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International Humanitarian Crisis Lands on Colorado's Doorstep: Rose Community Foundation Announces Newcomers Fund to Support Incoming Migrant Population

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星期四, 十二月 22, 2022
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In response to this international humanitarian crisis that has arrived on our local doorstep, there are immediate needs that our community can help address.

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  • In response to this international humanitarian crisis that has arrived on our local doorstep, there are immediate needs that our community can help address.
  • I'm grateful for the additional support of Rose Community Foundation and our entire philanthropic community.
  • Colorado's philanthropic community is rallying together to support this incoming population.
  • The Newcomers Fund at Rose Community Foundation will continue to adapt to the needs of the state's communities and engage local partners in the process, as funding becomes available.

EQS-News: Comcast Invests in Chico, Calif. Launching Three New Lift Zones to Help Increase Digital Equity in the Region

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星期日, 十二月 18, 2022
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As part of its larger digital equity initiative, Comcast also announced donations totaling $75,000.

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  • As part of its larger digital equity initiative, Comcast also announced donations totaling $75,000.
  • Comcast’s Lift Zones program provides free WiFi, powered by Comcast Business, to enable students, seniors, families, and community members to get online and fully participate in the digital economy.
  • With these new locations, Comcast now offers three Lift Zones in the City of Chico — and a total of over 150 Lift Zones throughout its California service area.
  • “Helping to close the digital divide and address digital equity remain top priorities here in Chico,” said Mayor Andrew Coolidge, of Chico, CA.

Mission Prepares Men for Workforce With New Suits From Advanced Advocacy and International Franchise Association

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星期二, 十二月 6, 2022
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For six years, Advanced Advocacy has consistently partnered with Central Union Mission to support the rehabilitation of our residents by supplying them with suits as they prepare to enter the workforce.

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  • For six years, Advanced Advocacy has consistently partnered with Central Union Mission to support the rehabilitation of our residents by supplying them with suits as they prepare to enter the workforce.
  • International Franchise Association also played an integral role in the success of this suit drive.
  • Beyond the core services of nutritious food and safe, clean beds, Central Union Mission offers several life-changing programs for men.
  • About The International Franchise Association:
    Celebrating over 60 years of excellence, education, and advocacy, the International Franchise Association (IFA) is the world's oldest and largest organization representing franchising worldwide.

Secure Solar Futures Installs Largest Solar Power System at any Homeless + Recovery Services Provider in Virginia

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星期一, 十二月 5, 2022
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Richmond, Va., Dec. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This month, CARITAS began powering its one-of-a-kind recovery and homeless services facility with solar power.

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  • Richmond, Va., Dec. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This month, CARITAS began powering its one-of-a-kind recovery and homeless services facility with solar power.
  • “Solar power will save money on energy that CARITAS can apply to their mission of helping people improve their lives,” said Ryan McAllister, CEO of Secure Solar Futures.
  • Secure Solar installed the solar energy equipment at no upfront capital cost to CARITAS and will operate the system under a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement.
  • Secure Solar Futures is a commercial-scale solar developer based in Staunton, VA that builds, owns, manages and funds affordable Resilient Solar Solutions® for hospitals, schools and businesses.

Cadence Bank and FHLB Dallas Award $16K to Nonprofit Serving Domestic Violence Victims

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星期一, 十二月 12, 2022
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    The award, which includes a 3:1 match of funds from FHLB Dallas, was celebrated Friday at Cadence Bank in El Dorado, Arkansas.
  • The nonprofits services include an emergency shelter for domestic violence victims and 24/7 crisis intervention assistance.
  • Were thankful for this critical funding from Cadence Bank and FHLB Dallas to continue our mission.
  • In 2022, Cadence Bank and FHLB Dallas contributed more than $99,000 in PGP funds to nine nonprofits across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.

Mary Kay Ash Foundation℠ Awards $1 Million in Domestic Violence Shelter Grants, Impacting Nearly 150,000 Women

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星期五, 十二月 9, 2022
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The Mary Kay Ash Foundation is honored to announce $1 million in domestic violence shelter grants around the country.

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  • The Mary Kay Ash Foundation is honored to announce $1 million in domestic violence shelter grants around the country.
  • The Mary Kay Ash Foundation was established in 1996 with the overarching purpose of eliminating cancers affecting women.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221209005428/en/
    The Mary Kay Ash Foundation awarded $1 million in domestic violence grants to shelters across the country.
  • Click here to access a full list of the Mary Kay Ash Foundation 2022 Domestic Violence Shelter Grant recipients.

ShelterBox launches urgent holiday appeal to help Ukrainian families stay warm

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星期五, 十二月 16, 2022
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Dec. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Global disaster relief organization ShelterBox USA has launched a new rapid response program in Ukraine to help families struggling to keep warm this holiday season as temperatures drop below zero degrees.

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  • SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Dec. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Global disaster relief organization ShelterBox USA has launched a new rapid response program in Ukraine to help families struggling to keep warm this holiday season as temperatures drop below zero degrees.
  • "The war in Ukraine continues to have devastating and more widespread impacts on families," said ShelterBox USA President Kerri Murray.
  • "Vulnerable families are enduring a second emergency this holiday season, as thousands of families are struggling to keep the cold out of severely damaged homes.
  • The situation is dire on the ground, and ShelterBox is expanding our work to help people stay warm, and we hope supporters will help us.

Media Advisory: Cadence Bank and FHLB Dallas to Award $16K to Nonprofit Serving Domestic Violence Victims

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星期二, 十二月 6, 2022
Men, Banking, Professional Services, Family, Philanthropy, Consumer, Teens, Fund Raising, Other Consumer, Women, Finance, Other Philanthropy, Federal Home Loan Banks, Cadence Bank, FHLB, Community, Federal Home Loan Bank Board, Point, Economic development, Emergency shelter, Turning Point, PGP

Representatives from Cadence Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) will award $16,000 in Partnership Grant Program (PGP) funds to Turning Point of South Arkansas (Turning Point) during a ceremonial check presentation on Friday, December 9.

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  • Representatives from Cadence Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) will award $16,000 in Partnership Grant Program (PGP) funds to Turning Point of South Arkansas (Turning Point) during a ceremonial check presentation on Friday, December 9.
  • Turning Point provides emergency shelter and services to domestic violence victims and plans to use the funds for operational expenses and to offset the cost of operating its emergency shelter.
  • FHLB Dallas matches member institution contributions of $500 to $4,000 by a 3:1 ratio.
  • Melanie Dill, Community and Economic Development Product Manager, FHLB Dallas
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117th Congress to Consider Bipartisan Bill to Mitigate Spike in U.S. Children Trafficked

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星期三, 十二月 14, 2022
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RALEIGH, N.C., Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This year could be the worst on record for trafficked youth, while services to protect youth await appropriation. Freedom United, a US non-profit organization uniting the world's largest anti-slavery and human trafficking community, has collected over 38,000 signatures petitioning congress. Freedom United is asking for the youth of America experiencing homelessness to be protected from trafficking, which Congress can do by passing the Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act (RHYTPA).

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  • Freedom United , a US non-profit organization uniting the world's largest anti-slavery and human trafficking community, has collected over 38,000 signatures petitioning congress.
  • Girls, young women, and people of color bear the brunt of youth homelessness and face a much greater risk of trafficking.
  • In the U.S. for instance, according to the National Network for Youth, black youth face an 83 percent greater risk than White.
  • Before the 117th Congress ends, it can pass the Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act (RHYTPA), a bipartisan bill to reauthorize Runaway and Homeless Youth Act (RHYA) programs.

Austin FC and Q2 Announce 2022 “Q-mmunity Gives” Grant Recipients; $150,000 Awarded to Local Nonprofits

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星期一, 十二月 5, 2022
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Austin FC and Q2 Holdings Inc. announced on Monday the three (3) recipients of the 2022 Q-mmunity Gives grant program.

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  • Austin FC and Q2 Holdings Inc. announced on Monday the three (3) recipients of the 2022 Q-mmunity Gives grant program.
  • Austin has a robust nonprofit community, were proud to partner with Q2 to support local organizations who are working to ensure all Texans have access to equal opportunities.
  • The Literacy Coalition of Central Texas is honored to be selected as an Austin FC Q-mmunity Gives grant recipient, said Literacy Coalition of Central Texas CEO Janet Torres.
  • The Q-mmunity Gives grant program, funded, and presented by Austin FC and Q2, will continue to award Q-mmunity Gives grants annually.