Social Activism

Newman’s Own Foundation Announces Inaugural Food Justice for Kids Prize

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星期三, 三月 20, 2024
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Newman's Own Foundation, the private foundation created by legendary actor, racecar driver, and philanthropist Paul Newman to carry on his legacy of giving away 100% of all the profits and royalties it receives from the sale of Newman's Own food and beverages, announced today the inaugural Food Justice for Kids Prize .

Key Points: 
  • Newman's Own Foundation, the private foundation created by legendary actor, racecar driver, and philanthropist Paul Newman to carry on his legacy of giving away 100% of all the profits and royalties it receives from the sale of Newman's Own food and beverages, announced today the inaugural Food Justice for Kids Prize .
  • The Food Justice for Kids Prize will provide up to $1 million in funding to be shared among ten organizations (over two years).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240320196916/en/
    Newman's Own Foundation Announces Food Justice for Kids Prize: Apply by June 11, 2024 (Graphic: Business Wire)
    "We are thrilled to launch Newman’s Own Foundation’s first-ever Food Justice for Kids Prize, representing a significant leap forward in our longstanding commitment to Indigenous Food Justice and Nutritious School Food and Education for children,” says Alex Amouyel, President and CEO of Newman's Own Foundation.
  • The Food Justice for Kids Prize will catalyze funding and visibility for up to ten organizations dedicated to innovation and impact across two priority program areas: Indigenous Food Justice and Nutrition Education and School Food.

Naturalizer Debuts Gen N Project Series with Deepica Mutyala, Live Tinted Founder

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星期三, 三月 20, 2024
Other Philanthropy, Women, Department Stores, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Specialty, Social Activism, Consumer, Fashion, Cosmetics, Retail, Teens, Parenting, Children, Communications, Professional Services, Philanthropy, Footwear, Influencer, Foundation, Online Retail, Philosophy, Partnership, Symbolism, Shoe, CAL, Woman, Illuminate, Multimedia, Collection, Gen, Human

Deepica Mutyala, founder & CEO of Live Tinted, is the inaugural partner in the collaboration series, which was born out of the belief that inclusivity and transparency can inspire a more comfortable future for all women.

Key Points: 
  • Deepica Mutyala, founder & CEO of Live Tinted, is the inaugural partner in the collaboration series, which was born out of the belief that inclusivity and transparency can inspire a more comfortable future for all women.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240320165393/en/
    Deepica Mutyala, founder & CEO of Live Tinted, collaborated with Naturalizer on a capsule collection of footwear as part of Naturalizer's Gen N project.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Naturalizer created the Gen N Project to advance the ideals of comfort for women through a series of partnerships with women and brands inspiring the future with their actions.
  • Learn more about the Gen N Project here and follow @Naturalizer to see what comes next.

charity: water Launches ‘World Water Day’ Campaign to Empower Clean Water Access Globally

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星期三, 三月 20, 2024
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charity: water , a nonprofit organization bringing clean and safe drinking water to people around the world, today announced a campaign to raise awareness for access to clean water in conjunction with World Water Day on March 22nd.

Key Points: 
  • charity: water , a nonprofit organization bringing clean and safe drinking water to people around the world, today announced a campaign to raise awareness for access to clean water in conjunction with World Water Day on March 22nd.
  • In a world where differing opinions often divide us, one fundamental truth unites us all: every human being deserves access to clean water.
  • charity: water's World Water Day campaign aims to shine a spotlight on this pressing issue and rally individuals worldwide to take action.
  • "We might not agree on everything, but we can all agree on one thing: everyone deserves access to clean water.

Entravision Joins Forces With NALEO Educational Fund to Bolster Latino Participation in the 2024 November Presidential Election

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星期一, 三月 18, 2024
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In a commitment to empower Latino communities across the US, Entravision has partnered with The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund.

Key Points: 
  • In a commitment to empower Latino communities across the US, Entravision has partnered with The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund.
  • Through this partnership, Entravision will amplify the organization’s registration tool on its El Botón music app and elboton.com .
  • "NALEO Educational Fund expects at least 17.5 million Latinos will head to the polls in November, representing a 6.1 percent increase from 2020 Latino turnout," said NALEO Educational Fund CEO Arturo Vargas.
  • We’re proud to partner with NALEO Educational Fund to make it easier for the U.S. Latinos to register to vote," said Michael Christenson, Entravision’s Chief Executive Officer.

AbilityOne: Creating and sustaining employment opportunities for people who are blind

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星期一, 三月 18, 2024
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It leverages the procurement of needed goods and services for the government to create employment at a fair market price.

Key Points: 
  • It leverages the procurement of needed goods and services for the government to create employment at a fair market price.
  • The AbilityOne Program is meant to promote the employment of people who are blind or have severe disabilities; however, those who are blind are facing challenges to finding employment options.
  • All employees are offered opportunities for cross-training, upward mobility and provided assistance if they want to seek employment elsewhere.
  • I am asking you to advocate for a full range of choices of employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

Bounteous x Accolite and Persado Partner to Offer Measurably Better Digital Customer Experiences Fueled By GenAI

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星期一, 三月 18, 2024
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"We are thrilled to be Persado’s first certified agency partner and bring the power of the provider’s industry-leading GenAI platform to our clients,” said Keith Schwartz, CEO of Bounteous x Accolite.

Key Points: 
  • "We are thrilled to be Persado’s first certified agency partner and bring the power of the provider’s industry-leading GenAI platform to our clients,” said Keith Schwartz, CEO of Bounteous x Accolite.
  • Together, we can offer the highest-performing digital messaging that will drive measurably better outcomes for our clients.”
    The collaboration combines Bounteous x Accolite’s deep expertise in customer experience, conversion rate optimization, and personalized marketing activation with Persado's best-in- class GenAI solutions.
  • As Persado's first preferred, certified agency partner, Bounteous x Accolite will apply the team’s knowledge of the Persado platform with their expertise in creating personalized experiences at scale—harnessing the full potential of GenAI to achieve even greater lift across channels.
  • "Bounteous x Accolite are at the top of their game delivering unparalleled customer experiences, technology, and analytics for marquee brands.

New Documentary “The Pitch” Reveals Unprecedented Healthcare Safety Innovation Using AI and VR Technology

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星期四, 三月 14, 2024
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To celebrate Patient Safety Awareness Week (March 10–16), the trailer to the forthcoming documentary is now available to stream online.

Key Points: 
  • To celebrate Patient Safety Awareness Week (March 10–16), the trailer to the forthcoming documentary is now available to stream online.
  • From Mike Eisenberg, the director of To Err Is Human: A Patient Safety Documentary (2018), The Pitch portrays some unique solutions to the current upsurge in medical errors.
  • Through expert interviews, recent technology breakthroughs, and one young innovator’s journey into the frontiers of medicine, The Pitch offers optimism for the future of patient safety.
  • The bill would create the National Patient Safety Board to advance safety improvements and innovations like those seen in the film.

UNITE HERE: Contracted Food Service Workers at Meta Struggle to Afford Housing and Food Despite Meta’s Surging Profits

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星期四, 三月 14, 2024
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According to a new UNITE HERE report, contracted food service workers working in Meta cafeterias nationwide struggle to afford basics like rent and food.

Key Points: 
  • According to a new UNITE HERE report, contracted food service workers working in Meta cafeterias nationwide struggle to afford basics like rent and food.
  • In the report, “ Food Service Workers at Meta Need A Raise ,” employees of the company’s food service contractors, Flagship and Yarzin Sella, say the aftermath of skyrocketing inflation has left them living paycheck to paycheck, late on rent, and skipping meals.
  • 55% lacked money to cover food for themselves or their household; 33% reported they skipped meals because they didn’t have money to buy food.
  • We need to pay the rent, we need to be able to survive.”
    1 Meta 10-K for 2023, p. 90. https://www.sec.gov/ixviewer/ix.html?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/0001326801...

AIDS Activists Protest CAA’s ‘Kill AHF’ Initiative, per AHF

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星期二, 三月 12, 2024
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AIDS activists affiliated with AHF will protest the California Apartment Association (CAA) outside its headquarters in Sacramento Wednesday as the anti-renter, corporate landlord front group attempts to put a proposition on the November 2024 ballot seeking to strip AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) of its nonprofit status because of its advocacy for rent control.

Key Points: 
  • AIDS activists affiliated with AHF will protest the California Apartment Association (CAA) outside its headquarters in Sacramento Wednesday as the anti-renter, corporate landlord front group attempts to put a proposition on the November 2024 ballot seeking to strip AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) of its nonprofit status because of its advocacy for rent control.
  • CAA has been gathering signatures for an anti-tenant, anti-patient ballot initiative deceptively titled ‘Protect Patients Now’ and has been doing so by lying to voters and taxpayers about how AHF makes its money.
  • AHF is the world’s largest HIV/AIDS healthcare organization and currently has 1.9 million patients in care.
  • CAA is aiming to strip AHF of its nonprofit status and kneecap its life-saving work around the globe over the fight for rent control in California.

TIME Magazine Publishes Op-Ed from Arbor Day Foundation CEO

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星期一, 三月 11, 2024
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Private sector leaders have the power to rebuild trust in the voluntary forestry carbon market, according to a new article published by TIME Magazine authored by Arbor Day Foundation chief executive Dan Lambe.

Key Points: 
  • Private sector leaders have the power to rebuild trust in the voluntary forestry carbon market, according to a new article published by TIME Magazine authored by Arbor Day Foundation chief executive Dan Lambe.
  • In the TIME Magazine piece, Lambe discusses the apparent crisis of confidence in the voluntary forestry carbon market and its larger implications in the fight against climate change.
  • The Arbor Day Foundation ’s wholly-owned subsidiary Arbor Day Carbon has vetted, funded and sold more than five million carbon credits.
  • The Foundation has helped hundreds of corporate leaders advance their climate goals by connecting them to high-quality forestry carbon projects.