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The Elevate Prize Foundation Invests $5 Million in Winners of 4th Annual Elevate Prize: 10 Social Changemakers Offering Hope Amidst Global Turmoil and Uncertainty

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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MIAMI, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Elevate Prize Foundation announced today the winners of the fourth annual Elevate Prize, which grants more than $5 million in unrestricted funding and supportive services across a group of diverse social changemakers working to solve pressing issues around the world. In the face of growing conflict and uncertainty around the world, this year's 10 recipients champion innovative solutions across a spectrum of pressing global issues, including sustainable development, nutrition, education equity, social justice reform, domestic/intimate partner violence, refugee rights, and representation of the Deaf community.

Key Points: 
  • "This year's winners embody the essence of our foundation's commitment to pushing boundaries and broadening the impact landscape.
  • These remarkable individuals represent an expanded scope of social change – a pivotal shift in what is expected to be a pivotal year for the world," said Joseph Deitch, founder of the Elevate Prize Foundation.
  • The foundation will partner with these rising activists and social entrepreneurs, providing them with resources to raise visibility of their work and multiply their impact.
  • This year's Elevate Prize winners will each be awarded an unrestricted grant of $300,000.

Nikolas Ritschel Foundation (Nik's Wish) Founder Kelli Ritschel Boehle Named CNN Hero

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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ROCKFORD, Ill., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Nikolas Ritschel Foundation (Nik's Wish) is thrilled to announce its Founder Kelli Ritschel Boehle has been named a 2023 CNN Hero, a year-round initiative that honors everyday people for their selfless creative efforts to make the world a better place.

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  • After Losing Her Son to Cancer, Kelli Now Grants Wishes to Cancer Patients 18-24 Years
    ROCKFORD, Ill., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Nikolas Ritschel Foundation (Nik's Wish) is thrilled to announce its Founder Kelli Ritschel Boehle has been named a 2023 CNN Hero, a year-round initiative that honors everyday people for their selfless creative efforts to make the world a better place.
  • "To be named a CNN Hero is deeply humbling and an honor.
  • The foundation was formed in honor of Nikolas Ritschel, Kelli's son.
  • "To be named a CNN Hero is deeply humbling and an honor.

Spinzo Rallies to Support Special Spectators VIP Game Days Nationwide

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Friday, September 22, 2023
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DETROIT, Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Spinzo , a leading promotional sales platform driving ticket sales programs for sports teams, venues, and events, nationwide, has made a major gift of support to Special Spectators , a nonprofit organization hosting VIP all-access game day experiences for seriously ill children and their families.

Key Points: 
  • DETROIT, Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Spinzo , a leading promotional sales platform driving ticket sales programs for sports teams, venues, and events, nationwide, has made a major gift of support to Special Spectators , a nonprofit organization hosting VIP all-access game day experiences for seriously ill children and their families.
  • "We are thrilled to support Special Spectators, given our work in the arena, as their seasons continue to grow.
  • "Special Spectators continues to be about bringing total joy to these incredible warriors and their families, by immersing them as VIPs from start to finish, to experience the joy of Game Day," said Special Spectators Founder and Executive Director, Blake Rockwell.
  • Founder Blake Rockwell has been recognized for his long-standing work with the children of Special Spectators on CNN Heroes.

Ed Tech Innovators Awarded More Than $4 Million For Tools To Aid 35 Million Learners

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The next ChatGPT is out there. So are solutions to improve math skills for K-12 students following the sharpest declines in decades, address equity in education, bolster students' problem-solving and emotional skills, and unlock career training opportunities via virtual reality. Supporting these real-time advances is the Tools Competition, which announced its 2022-23 winners today.

Key Points: 
  • The Tools Competition is one of the largest ed tech competitions in the world.
  • In all, 32 recipients from 12 countries were awarded more than $4 million to develop and expand their tools, which will impact 35 million learners by 2026.
  • This is the third cycle of the Tools Competition, which has awarded nearly $10 million to 80 ed tech innovators to date.
  • It aims to grow the learning engineering field via ed tech innovation that leverages big data to support learning science research.

The Elevate Prize Foundation Awards $6 Million to Winners of Third Annual Elevate Prize to Amplify Impact in Driving World Change

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Monday, January 23, 2023
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MIAMI, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Elevate Prize Foundation announced today the winners of the third annual Elevate Prize, which will grant $6 million in unrestricted funding and supportive services across a group of diverse social entrepreneurs working to solve pressing issues around the world. For the first time, the Foundation is awarding 12 instead of 10 winners, each of whom stands out for their innovative solutions to global challenges across the issue areas of social justice, human rights, public health, inclusivity in media, prison reform, education, and climate change. 

Key Points: 
  • "It was an honor to participate as an Elevate Prize judge alongside incredible leaders and activists," said Malala Yousafzai.
  • "This year's Elevate Prize winners are an outstanding group of purpose-driven innovators, and I look forward to following their journey and all they will achieve."
  • "We are thrilled to announce this year's Elevate Prize winners, an inspirational group of exceptionally diverse leaders who are driving progress and collective action in an increasingly fractured world," said CEO of The Elevate Prize Foundation Carolina García Jayaram.
  • This year's Elevate Prize winners, along with the past two cohorts of winners, will gather in Miami in May 2023 for the inaugural Make Good Famous Summit.

Clean Water Volunteer Program Wine To Water Reopens After Years of Stifling Due to Pandemic

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Friday, December 2, 2022
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More than two years ago, global clean water nonprofit, Wine To Water (W|W) was forced to put a growing volunteer program on pause due to the global pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • More than two years ago, global clean water nonprofit, Wine To Water (W|W) was forced to put a growing volunteer program on pause due to the global pandemic.
  • Today, they announced that the program is open again with an expanded reach, bringing water filtration and well construction, thereby reducing bottled water dependence or a complete lack of clean water.
  • They will also deliver a filter to a home and share in the experience of the family taking their first sip of clean water.
  • Wine To Water (W|W) is a global clean water organization committed to preserving life and dignity through the power of clean water.

EDWINS Reaches At-Risk Youth by Bringing Culinary Arts Program to Juvenile Detention Center

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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CLEVELAND, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Brandon Chrostowski, founder and CEO of EDWINS, a fine dining French restaurant in Cleveland, Ohio, announced that he is beginning a new culinary arts and hospitality training program at the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Detention Center. Led by the EDWINS team, the class will take place five days a week this winter and will offer new educational opportunities to young offenders in Cleveland's juvenile justice system.

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  • As EDWINS increases pre-entry outreach to Cleveland students, founder Brandon Chrostowski launches culinary training program for detained youth
    CLEVELAND, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Brandon Chrostowski, founder and CEO of EDWINS , a fine dining French restaurant in Cleveland, Ohio, announced that he is beginning a new culinary arts and hospitality training program at the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Detention Center.
  • EDWINS Leadership and Restaurant Institute trains and employs formerly incarcerated individuals at its flagship restaurant, EDWINS Butcher Shop and EDWINS Bakery and its virtual culinary curriculum is available on more than 500,000 tablets in prisons across the nation.
  • "Cuyahoga County is thrilled to have EDWINS culinary arts re-entry program at the Detention Center,"County Executive Armond Budish said.
  • "With this program in place, juveniles have more opportunity than ever to prepare for re-entry," said Juvenile Court Judge Michael Ryan.

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Announces 2022 Leadership Award Winners

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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MADISON, N.J., Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC, an Anywhere (NYSE: HOUS) brand, announced the 2022 winners of the Chandler Barton Spirit Award, Preserving the Trust Award, Hero of the Year Award and Woman on the Move Award at this year's annual Gen Blue Experience®, being held in Phoenix, Arizona.

Key Points: 
  • MADISON, N.J., Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC , an Anywhere (NYSE: HOUS) brand, announced the 2022 winners of the Chandler Barton Spirit Award, Preserving the Trust Award, Hero of the Year Award and Woman on the Move Award at this year's annual Gen Blue Experience , being held in Phoenix, Arizona.
  • His perseverance and must-do attitude has led Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage to become one of the top three performing companies in the Coldwell Banker system.
  • For more than 44 years, Rick has served Coldwell Banker Koetje Real Estate as a dedicated broker/owner in Oak Harbor, Washington.
  • Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act.

Wine To Water spurs water emergency relief effort in Jackson, MS

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Friday, September 9, 2022
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BOONE, N.C., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global clean water nonprofit, Wine To Water (W|W) coordinated a water emergency relief effort in the recently flood-ravaged Jackson, Mississippi region. The floods created a water crisis, and while W|W put boots on the ground and is delivering clean water, they are joined by Mananalu, Jason Momoa's company, which provided 40,000 cans of drinking water.

Key Points: 
  • Relief bolstered by 40,000 cans of water from Jason Momoa's Mananalu, along with Wine To Water's on-site coordination of filter distribution, refills, and recycling
    BOONE, N.C., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global clean water nonprofit, Wine To Water (W|W) coordinated a water emergency relief effort in the recently flood-ravaged Jackson, Mississippi region.
  • For this reason, we are proud to partner with Wine To Water in responding to the Jackson, Mississippi water crisis," said David Cuthbert, chief executive officer of Mananalu.
  • Individuals, groups, and corporations can donate to Wine to Water and help support their efforts in Jackson, Mississippi and abroad.
  • Wine To Water (W|W) is a global clean water organization committed to preserving life and dignity through the power of clean water, helping over 1.4 million people in 51 countries gain access to safe and clean water.

EDWINS EXPANDS SERVICES TO STUDENTS AND FAMILIES BY PROVIDING FREE CHILDCARE THROUGH EDWINS FAMILY CENTER

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Thursday, July 14, 2022
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CLEVELAND, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute founder and CEO Brandon Chrostowski announced that he is acquiring 13017 Larchmere Boulevard, a 2-story commercial building for use as a non-profit daycare center. The project is made possible by more than $355,000 raised for the purchase, renovations and working capital.

Key Points: 
  • Beginning Fall 2022, following renovations, permitting and licensing, the 2,882 square foot site will become EDWIN's Family Center in Shaker Heights near EDWINS Shaker Square Leadership & Restaurant Institute.
  • The Family Center will be available to students during their class hours and by appointment only outside of those hours.
  • "The City of Shaker Heights is pleased to assist EDWINS in providing much-needed daycare services to its students.
  • This expansion of support services to EDWINS students is just one more example of Brandon's creative approach to eliminating hurdles to his students' success."