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Dr. Emily Young and Chris Sichel to Join Conrad Prebys Foundation in Key Leadership Roles

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conrad Prebys Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Emily Young and Chris Sichel to the foundation's leadership team.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conrad Prebys Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Emily Young and Chris Sichel to the foundation's leadership team.
  • Grant Oliphant, CEO of the Conrad Prebys Foundation, expressed his enthusiasm for this new chapter, saying, "I am thrilled to welcome Dr. Emily Young and Chris Sichel to the Conrad Prebys Foundation.
  • "I am delighted to join the Conrad Prebys Foundation and continue my commitment to helping to serve our community.
  • Chris Sichel, known for his transformative leadership and dedication to the nonprofit community, also brings a wealth of experience to the foundation.

Internet Society Foundation announces new round of funding to promote Internet resiliency

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

RESTON, Va., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Internet Society Foundation has launched a new round of grants through its Resiliency program, which aims to help communities enhance preparedness and build Internet resiliency when faced with adverse events.

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  • RESTON, Va., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Internet Society Foundation has launched a new round of grants through its Resiliency program, which aims to help communities enhance preparedness and build Internet resiliency when faced with adverse events.
  • This funding will support projects that increase network resiliency in communities prone to natural and climate-related disasters, ensuring these communities can prepare for and withstand the effects of a disaster on Internet connectivity.
  • New grants to support communities to re-establish Internet connectivity and build capacity for future emergencies.
  • "Internet connectivity becomes a vital tool when disaster strikes, both for people in need and those responding to the emergency," noted Sarah Armstrong, Executive Director of the Internet Society Foundation.

Internet Society Foundation announces new round of funding to promote Internet resiliency

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

RESTON, Va., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Internet Society Foundation has launched a new round of grants through its Resiliency program, which aims to help communities enhance preparedness and build Internet resiliency when faced with adverse events.

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  • RESTON, Va., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Internet Society Foundation has launched a new round of grants through its Resiliency program, which aims to help communities enhance preparedness and build Internet resiliency when faced with adverse events.
  • This funding will support projects that increase network resiliency in communities prone to natural and climate-related disasters, ensuring these communities can prepare for and withstand the effects of a disaster on Internet connectivity.
  • "Internet connectivity becomes a vital tool when disaster strikes, both for people in need and those responding to the emergency," noted Sarah Armstrong, Executive Director of the Internet Society Foundation.
  • The Resiliency program will open for applications between 20 July 2023 and 15 September 2023.

Government of Canada takes steps to address overrepresentation of Indigenous, Black, and racialized people in the criminal justice system

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, March 21, 2023 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is strongly committed to addressing the overrepresentation of Indigenous, Black, and racialized people in Canada's criminal justice system.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, March 21, 2023 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is strongly committed to addressing the overrepresentation of Indigenous, Black, and racialized people in Canada's criminal justice system.
  • The Minister of Public Safety, the Honourable Marco Mendicino, today announced the launch of two initiatives to address the overrepresentation of Indigenous, Black, and racialized people in Canada's criminal justice system.
  • These efforts build on the Government of Canada's ongoing efforts to address overrepresentation of Indigenous, Black, and racialized people in the criminal justice system.
  • The overrepresentation of Indigenous people, Black, and racialized Canadians in federal correctional institutions is a top concern for the Government of Canada.

ComEd Launches New Assistance Programs to Help Families Working to Make Ends Meet

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Monday, January 9, 2023

took place during the organization’s regular food giveaway and provided families access to a number of agencies – including ComEd representatives – who could help with bill-assistance and career planning.

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  • took place during the organization’s regular food giveaway and provided families access to a number of agencies – including ComEd representatives – who could help with bill-assistance and career planning.
  • ComEd customers who are unable to attend its community events can access the same assistance options through ComEd’s Smart Assistance Manager, or ComEd.com/SAM .
  • To help families save on future energy bills, the program also provides a free energy savings kit, while supplies last.
  • These offerings add to the range of programs to which ComEd can connect income-eligible families and individuals to help them manage energy bills and access clean-energy options.

GigabitNow Selected as ISP to Bring Fiber-Based Broadband Services to the Cities of Bloomington, Columbus, and Shelbyville, Indiana

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

This fiber-based, high-speed internet solution is expected to be made available to the first wave of Hoosiers by January 2023.

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  • This fiber-based, high-speed internet solution is expected to be made available to the first wave of Hoosiers by January 2023.
  • We look forward to partnering with the Bloomington, Columbus, and Shelbyville communities in delivering this same exceptional service and customer experience."
  • "This announcement is further evidence of our commitment to fill critical fiber infrastructure gaps and help shrink the digital divide."
  • GigabitNow is a division of IsoFusion, one of Washington state's largest privately held full-service ISP and colocation providers founded in 1991.

Render Networks Makes the Broadband Communities FTTH Top 100 Companies List for the Fourth Consecutive Year

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Monday, August 1, 2022

Global leader in geospatial network construction technology, Render Networks (Render) has been recognized by Broadband Communities Magazine as one of the 2022 Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) Top 100 companies serving network operators in the U.S.

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  • Global leader in geospatial network construction technology, Render Networks (Render) has been recognized by Broadband Communities Magazine as one of the 2022 Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) Top 100 companies serving network operators in the U.S.
  • Selection criteria for the annual FTTH Top 100 list is focused on identifying companies with innovative game-changing technologies that have the potential to advance fiber-based broadband for community networks.
  • Render recently expanded its Network Construction Platform to solve for the full breadth of work required to construct and maintain quality broadband networks.
  • Founded in 2013 with a mission to build networks better, Render has a successful history of streamlining large-scale network construction for network operators, EPCs and construction teams globally.

Adaptive Research Expands Operations Team to Position the Company for Growth in 2022

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Monday, March 14, 2022

Wong and Nguyen to our team as their combined healthcare, clinical trial, and technology expertise will expand our capabilities and position Adaptive Research for significant growth this year, said Deepak Behera, MD, President & Chief Executive Officer.

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  • Wong and Nguyen to our team as their combined healthcare, clinical trial, and technology expertise will expand our capabilities and position Adaptive Research for significant growth this year, said Deepak Behera, MD, President & Chief Executive Officer.
  • In his career, Claude has worked to expand telemedicine to high-need rural areas in the most cost-effective manner possible while preserving high quality care.
  • And, Christines telemedicine experience along with her ability to foster collaboration across disciplines and geographies will expand our sponsor and physician network.
  • We look forward to the contribution from these experienced professionals as we bridge the divide between technology and healthcare and carry forward our momentum into 2022.

Consolidated Communications to Deliver Fidium Fiber Internet to 22,000 Rural Maine Homes and Businesses through Connect Maine Partnership

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Monday, February 28, 2022

Consolidated Communications (NASDAQ: CNSL) a leading broadband and business communications provider, today announced it will bring Fidium fiber internet to 22,000 rural Maine homes and businesses as part of the Connect Maine Partnership, supported by a $18.3 million grant from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).

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  • Consolidated Communications (NASDAQ: CNSL) a leading broadband and business communications provider, today announced it will bring Fidium fiber internet to 22,000 rural Maine homes and businesses as part of the Connect Maine Partnership, supported by a $18.3 million grant from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).
  • Consolidated Communications is thrilled to be part of this partnership with Connect Maine, which will enable us to expand Fidium fiber internet to even more unserved rural areas of Maine, said Erik Garr, president of consumer and small business for Consolidated Communications.
  • These community networks connect 34,000 rural homes and businesses in New Hampshire, New York and Maine today.
  • Consolidated partnered with the Connect Maine Authority for the NTIA grant application to bring broadband to rural regions of the state.

Helping More Women Experience Recovery From Addiction, Trauma, Anxiety and Stress

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Empowering Women to Recover & Thrive: A Symposium for Healing Professionals will explore promising new paths and culturally responsive approaches to help more women experience recovery from addiction, trauma, anxiety and stress, emotional challenges and other mental health conditions.

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  • Empowering Women to Recover & Thrive: A Symposium for Healing Professionals will explore promising new paths and culturally responsive approaches to help more women experience recovery from addiction, trauma, anxiety and stress, emotional challenges and other mental health conditions.
  • Working together, and with the professionals who attend the symposium, we will reach and help exponentially more women.
  • All efforts are designed to end the stigma and shame often associated with recovery so that more women may heal and grow.
  • Its stated purpose is to connect, support and empower women in or seeking recovery.