Violent Crime Impact Teams

Compassion International, Belmont Innovation Labs pilot new initiative to support visionary entrepreneurs

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday, during Belmont University's annual Hope Summit event, child development organization Compassion International and Belmont Innovation Labs announced a new partnership to pilot Impact Teams, groups of expert volunteers and mentors who will come alongside social innovators dedicated to addressing the world's most formidable challenges. Impact Teams are designed to work with global and local entrepreneurs who are making a positive change in their communities.

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  • Josh Yates, director of Belmont Innovation Labs, explains, "Our work is focused on mobilizing social innovation ecosystems that enable human flourishing.
  • With a strong focus on innovative solutions, Compassion plans to pilot the global phase of this new initiative.
  • The pilot project aims to support social innovators, like Mbiro and Kaderi, who have already launched an initiative.
  • Compassion and Belmont Innovation Labs look forward to leveraging the missions and strengths of both organizations to make a tangible difference for families living in poverty around the world.

Social Media Analytics Market size to grow by USD 7,260.33 million from 2022 to 2027; Increasing usage of social media analytics to enhance brand loyalty boosts the market - Technavio

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Monday, August 14, 2023

The increasing use of social media analytics to enhance brand loyalty drives market growth during the forecast period.

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  • The increasing use of social media analytics to enhance brand loyalty drives market growth during the forecast period.
  • Furthermore, as per research, many customers look for product information, reviews, and suggestions through social media platforms which influences their buying decision.
  • Increasing demand for online security is a primary trend influencing the social media analytics market.
  • Hence, social media analytics helps social media platforms in performing a close analysis of the data.

New Barstow Policing Programs Get Underway as Economic Development Plans Emerge for Future Major BNSF Railway Project

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Tuesday, December 27, 2022

Barstow Police Chief Andy Espinoza, who has been at the helm of the department for just over a year, is implementing various programs and tactics to address crime as the city readies for a positive economic development surge from BNSF Railway's plans.

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  • Barstow Police Chief Andy Espinoza, who has been at the helm of the department for just over a year, is implementing various programs and tactics to address crime as the city readies for a positive economic development surge from BNSF Railway's plans.
  • "We made it a priority to staff a specialized Crime Impact Team, putting cops in the right areas to help prevent crime."
  • Currently, the City of Barstow has 47 sworn officers and 20 non-sworn professionals, including dispatchers, technicians and clerks.
  • BNSF Railway plans to invest more than $1.5 billion to construct a state-of-the-art master-planned rail facility in Barstow.

5WPR Announces Launch of 5W Impact Team

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 5WPR , one of the largest independently-owned PR firms in the U.S., announces today the launch of the 5W Impact Team, a new employee-driven initiative to offer pro bono services and promote volunteerism for staff-nominated causes.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 5WPR , one of the largest independently-owned PR firms in the U.S., announces today the launch of the 5W Impact Team, a new employee-driven initiative to offer pro bono services and promote volunteerism for staff-nominated causes.
  • 5W Cares, an extension of the Impact Team, organizes staff across all agency departments to support local non-profit organizations via other channels and methods.
  • "We are thrilled to launch the 5W Impact Team," said 5WPR Co-CEO, Matthew Caiola .
  • In addition to the 5W Impact Team, the agency offers an Employee Match Program, matching employee donations dollar-for-dollar.

$100,000 MolinaCares Accord Grant Creates New Partnership with Valley Leadership in Support of Re-Entry Focused Employment Programs in Arizona

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Thursday, October 14, 2021

The MolinaCares partnership with Valley Leadership is focused on fighting that stigma, allowing Arizonans to grow through positive workforce achievement, and we look forward to working with them to make an impact on the community.

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  • The MolinaCares partnership with Valley Leadership is focused on fighting that stigma, allowing Arizonans to grow through positive workforce achievement, and we look forward to working with them to make an impact on the community.
  • Arizonas three-year return-to-prison rate is approximately 40%, but this rate can be reduced when formerly incarcerated individuals find gainful employment.
  • The MolinaCares grant will fund creation of an employer resource toolkit on inclusive hiring criteria.
  • We are so appreciative of MolinaCares for its generous donation, said Dave Brown, chief executive officer of Valley Leadership.