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Unbound President and CEO Announces Retirement After 25 Years of Service With the International Nonprofit

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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Kansas City, KS, July 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Scott Wasserman, president and CEO of international nonprofit Unbound , announced his retirement effective July 31.

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  • Kansas City, KS, July 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Scott Wasserman, president and CEO of international nonprofit Unbound , announced his retirement effective July 31.
  • He will support Unbound as CEO emeritus to ensure a smooth transition for the organization.
  • Wasserman became president and CEO of Unbound in 2013 after serving on the governing board of the organization for 15 years, the last 14 of which he served as board chair.
  • I am confident about what’s next for Unbound.”
    The Unbound Governing Board has named Ashley Hufft interim CEO.

Transcending Identity, Igniting Creativity: WeXL's Boundless Filmmaking Celebrates Joyful Collaboration Between Youth and Mentors

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Friday, May 19, 2023
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Industry professionals -- Khepera Batties taught documentary filmmaking; Keika Lee and EunBi Chang, animation; Marissa Smit, acting; and Antonio Garro, green screen and editing. The mentors guided participants to discover their creative potential in a fun and nurturing setting.

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  • Over five weeks, kids aged 5 to 11 and mentors joyfully worked together, learning from one another and making movies.
  • WeXL celebrates the fruits of this exciting program with an exclusive screening of the youth films at The Little Roxie Theater.
  • SAN FRANCISCO, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- WeXL.org, a trailblazing nonprofit dedicated to fostering creativity and equity, celebrates the completion of its first in-person Boundless Self-discovery Filmmaking program.
  • A harmonious collaboration unfolded as young creators aged 5 to 11 explored their passions while making movies.

WeXL.org and The Village Project SF Empower San Francisco Youth Through Filmmaking Program

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- WeXL.org and The Village Project SF, nonprofit organizations based in San Francisco and founded by Jefferson Award recipients, have joined forces to launch the WeXL Boundless Self-discovery Filmmaking program, starting April 18th, 2023. The program aims to teach and inspire San Francisco youth to explore their creativity and develop fundamental skills such as ideation, problem-solving, and self-expression.

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  • Williams founded The Village Project SF to provide culturally enriching activities, academic support, and family services to youth in San Francisco.
  • SAN FRANCISCO, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- WeXL.org and The Village Project SF, nonprofit organizations based in San Francisco and founded by Jefferson Award recipients, have joined forces to launch the WeXL Boundless Self-discovery Filmmaking program, starting April 18th, 2023.
  • "We're thrilled to partner with The Village Project SF to amplify our impact and provide more resources and opportunities for youth in the San Francisco Bay area."
  • Adrian Williams founded The Village Project SF to provide culturally enriching activities, academic support, and family services to youth in San Francisco.

WeXL.org Partners with The Village Project SF to Bring Boundless Self-discovery Filmmaking Program to San Francisco Youth, Thanks to Oakland-based startup thisspace

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- WeXL.org, a nonprofit organization empowering underprivileged communities through the creative process, is partnering with The Village Project SF to bring the WeXL Boundless Self-discovery Filmmaking program to 4th and 5th graders in San Francisco from April 18 to May 23, 2023. Making this partnership possible is Oakland-based startup thisspace, which connects community members and local organizations to unique spaces in their area.

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  • This partnership was made possible by Oakland-based startup thisspace, which connects community members and local organizations to unique spaces in their area.
  • The partnership between thisspace, WeXL.org, and The Village Project SF highlights the impact of collaboration among organizations in the community.
  • SAN FRANCISCO, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- WeXL.org , a nonprofit organization empowering underprivileged communities through the creative process, is partnering with The Village Project SF to bring the WeXL Boundless Self-discovery Filmmaking program to 4th and 5th graders in San Francisco from April 18 to May 23, 2023.
  • The partnership between thisspace, WeXL.org, and The Village Project SF is a testament to the impact organizations can make when they work together.

MusiCares® Appoints Theresa Wolters as Vice President of Health & Human Services

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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MusiCares has appointed Theresa Wolters as the Vice President of Health & Human Services, effective immediately.

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  • MusiCares has appointed Theresa Wolters as the Vice President of Health & Human Services, effective immediately.
  • Wolters will report to Executive Director of MusiCares Laura Segura, and is in charge of developing, implementing and overseeing MusiCares' programs and services nationally.
  • Wolters joins the charity and its work in offering music industry members a safety net of health and human services across a spectrum of needs.
  • Before joining MusiCares, Wolters spent two decades working around the globe to increase access to health, financial and emergency services in vulnerable communities.