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$500M Investment Gives Voice to Historically Underserved Ohio Appalachian Communities

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Thursday, April 27, 2023
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Big change is in store for Ohio's Appalachian region through the $500 million Appalachian Community Grant Program, which aims to revitalize, enhance, and rebuild the economies of 32 Appalachian counties. OHM Advisors, an award-winning architecture, engineering, and planning firm, is one of the planners that the Ohio Department of Development (ODOD) selected to participate in the program and will start work on first-phase projects in Youngstown, Coshocton, Greenfield, Ripley, and Holmes and Muskingum counties. The program draws attention to an historically overlooked region by supporting transformational projects focusing on infrastructure development, physical and behavioral health, and workforce development.

Key Points: 
  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Big change is in store for Ohio's Appalachian region through the $500 million Appalachian Community Grant Program, which aims to revitalize, enhance, and rebuild the economies of 32 Appalachian counties.
  • The program draws attention to an historically overlooked region by supporting transformational projects focusing on infrastructure development, physical and behavioral health, and workforce development.
  • And now, through the grant program, Ohio's Appalachian communities are seeing economic investment that will bring real, transformable change.
  • The community advancement firm has deep experience serving Ohio Appalachian communities to bring about positive change, including the Marietta Downtown Plan and the Newark Downtown Revitalization .

JUJU WATKINS NAMED 2022-23 GATORADE NATIONAL GIRLS BASKETBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR

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Monday, March 13, 2023
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CHATSWORTH, Calif., March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In its 38th year of honoring the nation's most elite high school athletes, Gatorade today announced Juju Watkins of Sierra Canyon School in Chatsworth, Calif. is the 2022-23 Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year. Watkins won the prestigious award for her accomplishments on and off the court, joining an impressive group of former Gatorade National Girls Basketball Players of the Year who have combined for more than nine WNBA MVP awards, 53 All-Star appearances, 15 WNBA championships, 15 WNBA first round draft picks and two became Hall of Famers.

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  • CHATSWORTH, Calif., March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In its 38th year of honoring the nation's most elite high school athletes, Gatorade today announced Juju Watkins of Sierra Canyon School in Chatsworth, Calif. is the 2022-23 Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year.
  • Two-time WNBA champion and two-time Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year Candace Parker surprised Watkins with the news, while her family, coaches and teammates showed up with the trophy at school.
  • Watkins was selected from nearly half a million other student-athletes who play girls basketball nationwide, topping the list of state winners in girls basketball who collectively boast an incredible list of accomplishments, including 30 with signed National Letters of Intent to play girls basketball at Division I colleges/universities and 38 with a GPA of 3.5 and above.
  • Her competitiveness and character make her a welcome addition to the legacy of the Gatorade National Player of the Year."

AHF Eswatini Commemorates 15th Year with New Centre of Excellence!

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Friday, January 13, 2023
Oncology, AIDS, Philanthropy, Health, Foundation, General Health, Pharmaceutical, Local-level governments of Papua New Guinea, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, TB, Population Services International, Entrepreneurship, Education, AIDS, HIV, Matsapha, Medicine, Government, Ministry, Center of excellence, Cervical cancer, Kingdom, Georgetown University, MOH, FLAS, Partnership, Pharmacy, Woman, Growth, Patient, HIV/AIDS, AHF, Ministry of Health (Saudi Arabia), SZL, PSI, Member, ART, Multimedia, Watts Labor Community Action Committee, Pharmaceutical industry, Medical device

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230112005861/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230112005861/en/
    As part of its commemoration of 15 years in the country, AHF Eswatini will unveil its newly constructed state-of-the-art LaMvelase Centre of Excellence in partnership with the Manzini City Council on Jan. 13.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    As part of its commemoration, AHF Eswatini will unveil its newly constructed state-of-the-art LaMvelase Centre of Excellence in partnership with the Manzini City Council (who provided the land on which the clinic sits).
  • Although providing treatment was AHF Eswatini’s foremost priority, it has attained much more in over a decade.
  • To learn more about AHF, please visit our website: www.aidshealth.org , find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/aidshealth and follow us on Twitter: @aidshealthcare and Instagram: @aidshealthcare .

WACO THEATER CENTER ANNOUNCES 'BLACK WITH A CAPITAL B' - 2022/23 ARTISTIC SEASON

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Where Art Can Occur (WACO) Theater Center co-founders and artistic directors Richard and Tina Knowles Lawson today announced "Black with a Capital B" – the 2022/23 artistic program theme for the North Hollywood based theater and gallery exhibition space. On the heels of its fifth year anniversary, the arts and youth mentorship focused organization is making a statement about the heart and soul of its programs by emphasizing strong roots in Black culture and the people–artists and collaborators–behind the eclectic, fresh artistic work the company presents and produces year round.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Where Art Can Occur (WACO) Theater Center co-founders and artistic directors Richard and Tina Knowles Lawson today announced "Black with a Capital B" – the 2022/23 artistic program theme for the North Hollywood based theater and gallery exhibition space.
  • "I first had the opportunity to work with WACO in 2017, composing music for a theater production.
  • I'm immensely grateful because I know art can't occur at this level without the support, care, and artistic freedom I've received from the entire WACO team.
  • A number of organizational and community partnerships will power the season, including a co-production with historic theater Watts Village Theater Company.

Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta Announces Three New Members of its Affordable Housing Advisory Council

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023
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ATLANTA, Jan. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta) announced today that it has appointed three members to its Affordable Housing Advisory Council (Council).

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  • ATLANTA, Jan. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta) announced today that it has appointed three members to its Affordable Housing Advisory Council (Council).
  • Mr. Grant’s banking career in Maryland spans over forty years, beginning in 1978 with First National Bank of Oakland, Maryland.
  • He served on the board of directors of the Baltimore branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond from 2007 to 2013.
  • His initiatives as Mayor have included neighborhood revitalization and affordable housing among a number of other important initiatives.

Community Action Grants take isolation out of arthritis

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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Seven projects across Canada have been awarded funding through Arthritis Society Canadas inaugural Community Action Grants competition to address arthritis-related needs in their communities.

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  • Seven projects across Canada have been awarded funding through Arthritis Society Canadas inaugural Community Action Grants competition to address arthritis-related needs in their communities.
  • Living with arthritis can be isolating, saysTrishBarbato, President and CEO of Arthritis Society Canada.These new Community Action Grants are designed to provide opportunities for people to connect, learn and thrive with arthritis in their own communities and in ways that are meaningful to them.
  • And while some types of arthritis require medication, everyone with arthritis can benefit from education, therapeutic exercise, staying active and eating well.
  • The following is a list of the seven projects receiving inaugural Community Action Grants, all made possible by generous donations.

Canadian Museum of Nature announces winners of the 2022 Nature Inspiration Awards

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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OTTAWA, Nov. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At a special gala this evening, the Canadian Museum announced the winners of its national Nature Inspiration Awards for 2022.

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  • OTTAWA, Nov. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At a special gala this evening, the Canadian Museum announced the winners of its national Nature Inspiration Awards for 2022.
  • The 2022 awards covered seven categories: Youth (aged 17 and younger), Adult, Not-for-Profit (small to medium), Not-for-Profit (large), Sustainable Business, Community Action and Lifetime Achievement.
  • About the Canadian Museum of Nature:
    Saving the world though evidence, knowledge and inspiration!
  • The Canadian Museum of Nature is Canada's national museum of natural history and natural sciences.

Black Cannabis Magazine Partners with MJBizCon & Cookies To Provide Education and Networking Opportunities That Promote Diversity and Equity While Highlighting Minority Entrepreneurship

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Hip hop, United Food and Commercial Workers, Human, Gumbo, Watts Labor Community Action Committee, BCM, News, Woman, BIPOC, Industry, Social equity, UFCW, Supply chain, International union, Opportunity, Saab 900, CEO, Entrepreneurship, Building, Gallery, Cultural history, Drug, Partnership, Cannabis, Metaverse

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Cannabis Magazine is thrilled to announce its powerful presence and participation in this year's MJBizCon .

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  • LAS VEGAS, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Cannabis Magazine is thrilled to announce its powerful presence and participation in this year's MJBizCon .
  • We're here to educate business leaders on the power of entrepreneurship in black and brown communities," says Haze.
  • Users may also visit the Gallery, which will have educational materials, the latest news, and previous issues of Black Cannabis Magazine.
  • Here are the presenting speakers and companies you will see at Diversity Village Takeover at MJBizCon experience:

UNFI Foundation Announces More Than $1 Million in Grant Funding to Further Its Mission to Inspire Better Food Systems and Promote Food Equity in Communities Nationwide

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Thursday, August 25, 2022
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United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (UNFI), announced today the UNFI Foundation has awarded more than $1 million in grant funding to improve food systems in more than 40 communities across the United States and Canada.

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  • United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (UNFI), announced today the UNFI Foundation has awarded more than $1 million in grant funding to improve food systems in more than 40 communities across the United States and Canada.
  • Food access is a key pillar of UNFIs Better for All initiative and, for the third consecutive year, the UNFI Foundation has committed over $1 million to non-profit organizations to help create equitable food access in vulnerable communities.
  • The $1 million in grant funding is a testament to UNFI's long-term commitment to improving food access.
  • This grant from the UNFI Foundation promotes local ownership of the food system in Rhode Island communities where fresh, healthy and affordable food is hard to find.

UNITED HOPE BUILDERS AND INDIEDWELL BREAK GROUND ON NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING FACTORY IN EAST PALO ALTO, WITH 100 GOOD JOBS, BRINGING THE PROMISE OF MORE AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE BAY AREA

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Thursday, July 28, 2022
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"This is an important milestone in our efforts to bring more affordable housing to the Bay Area," Pastor Bains said.

Key Points: 
  • "This is an important milestone in our efforts to bring more affordable housing to the Bay Area," Pastor Bains said.
  • This joint venture factory with indieDwell which is mission and values-aligned with our organization will put faster-to-build, less expensive housing products into the hands of affordable housing developers.
  • Coupled with UHB's political network and growing project development team, we plan to move the needle for affordable housing in the Bay Area."
  • The Bay Area and our unhoused residents need solutions like United Hope Builders and indieDwell."