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Ethereum· 2025-09-25 17:09
17/ And with community support, anyone can learn and take part.Art credit: @electropillowhttps://t.co/XIpaUzXEbEhttps://t.co/3IFDgXbu65https://t.co/BhMJe9sLcx https://t.co/WR2aKXEGiQ ...
Sunshine Health Awards Over $100,000 in Grants to Strengthen Florida Communities
Prnewswire· 2025-09-25 15:00
Accessibility StatementSkip Navigation FORT LAUDERDALE. Fla., Sept. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunshine Health, a company of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), has awarded $106,000 in "Get to Know Us" grants to 50 nonprofit organizations across Florida that deliver vital programs addressing health-related social needs. Each organization received a $2,000 grant to support initiatives that address needs like food insecurity, homelessness and workforce development. Sunshine Health's Marketplace product, Ambetter H ...
Elderly Austrian nuns break out of their nursing home and back into their former convent
NBC News· 2025-09-19 16:53
These three Austrian nuns fled their retirement home and broke back into their convent. Sisters Bernardet, Rita, and Regina, all in their 80s, were moved from their convent near Salsburg into a care facility after seeking medical attention in December 2023. But once recovered, they were never taken back.And after nearly 2 years, these sisters weren't going to let a broken vertebrae, diabetes, or their walkers stop them from busting back into their spiritual home. The sisters say they had an agreed contract ...
The Fight to Save Chinatowns in America | Minjia Yan | TEDxLasVegas
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-12 16:45
[Music] I would like to ask everyone to please close your eyes and imagine yourself walking through the vibrant streets of the Chinatown in your city. You see families attending the spring festival. You smell fresh dumplings and busy restaurants.and you're seeing grandparents playing ma at the park. Now imagine it's all gone. And please open your eyes.Last year I visited Washington DC's Chinatown for the first time and they have a beautiful huge gate at its entrance. And unfortunately, this historical landm ...
‘In a State of Shock:’ WSJ Reporter on Utah Community After Kirk Shooting | WSJ News
WSJ News· 2025-09-11 23:01
I'm standing in a very quiet neighborhood in Orm, Utah, which itself is very quiet, and uh as you can see, it's, you know, very Americana, wellkept lawns, nice homes, and the last place you'd expect a shooting tragedy of the sort we had yesterday with Charlie Kirk. I think the town is really kind of in a state of shock. I've been talking to people who witnessed the shooting, people who were at the school, just residents, and the general atmosphere is just shock.I can't believe this happened, just like the r ...
CVS Health Foundation awards $1 Million in Hometown Fund grants to boost local impact across Rhode Island
Prnewswire· 2025-09-10 13:00
Accessibility StatementSkip Navigation WANT YOUR COMPANY'S NEWS FEATURED ON PRNEWSWIRE.COM? Grants will support local nonprofits improving health outcomes across the state WOONSOCKET, R.I., Sept. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Health® (NYSE: CVS) Foundation announced today that it is awarding $1 million in general operating grants through its Hometown Fund to 20 Rhode Island- based organizations. These organizations are committed to making health care more accessible and focusing on services that contribute t ...
Comerica Bank and Jackets for Jobs Join Forces to Support Local Teens This Homecoming Season with Free Dress Giveaway
Prnewswire· 2025-09-02 16:39
Group 1: Event Overview - Comerica Bank and Jackets for Jobs are hosting a free two-day Homecoming Dress Giveaway boutique for metro Detroit students on September 13-14, 2025 [1] - The event will take place at the Samaritan Center in Detroit, featuring hundreds of new and gently used dresses [1][2] Group 2: Dress Sourcing and Impact - The dresses are sourced from Comerica Bank's seventh annual Prom Dress Drive, which collected nearly 2,300 dresses this year, totaling over 7,100 dresses since partnering with Jackets for Jobs in 2023 [3] - Since the initiative began in 2017, Comerica has received more than 10,000 dresses donated to community partners, highlighting the community's support for local teens [3] Group 3: Organizational Background - Jackets for Jobs is a non-profit organization that has assisted over 35,000 job seekers in metro Detroit by providing career clothing for over two decades [5] - Comerica Bank has a long-standing presence in Michigan, serving the community for over 175 years and positively impacting residents through financial support and charitable contributions [6]
Good News: Community rallies to help reunite missing service dog Bam Bam
NBC News· 2025-08-31 01:37
[Music] There's good news tonight. So often the good news doesn't get as much attention as the bad. So every Saturday we highlight the many people who spread joy and love.And these are just some of those stories this week. [Music] You've never seen a courtroom like this in Little Rock, Arkansas. A huge celebration with lights, clapping, and a lot of energy.All that joy, it's for a 19-year-old cozy on his adoption day. After years in the Arkansas foster care system, now he's going home with Tim and Anna Diet ...
First Fed Foundation Invites Final Applications for Fall Grant Cycle
Globenewswire· 2025-08-25 17:53
Core Points - The First Fed Foundation is currently accepting grant applications for nonprofit, tribal, government, and school district organizations in specific counties and the city of Bellevue until September 1, 2025 [1] - The Foundation was established in 2015 with a $12 million donation from First Northwest Bancorp to ensure ongoing charitable contributions [2] - As of Spring 2025, the Foundation has awarded $7.6 million in grants to support low- to moderate-income and marginalized communities [3] Grant Timeline & Funding Priorities - The Foundation encourages applications that align with strategic community needs, with guidelines and resources available on their website [4] - Grants range from $5,000 to $25,000 for community support and from $25,000 to $100,000 for housing, homelessness, economic development, and broader community development [7] - Funding decisions will be made by the end of November 2025 [7] Community Commitment - First Fed Foundation continues a legacy of community support established by First Fed, a local bank operating since 1923, with 17 locations across several counties [5] - In 2022, First Fed and its foundation contributed over $1.3 million to nonprofits and encouraged employee volunteerism [6]
Smithfield Foods and Feed the Children Support Families with Food and School Essentials
Globenewswire· 2025-08-19 19:00
Core Points - Smithfield Foods has partnered with Feed the Children to host Resource Rallies aimed at addressing food insecurity among local families and children returning to school [1][2] - The initiative includes a $100,000 donation and the provision of thousands of pounds of protein, such as ham and bacon, to support families in need [3][7] - The first Resource Rally took place in Cudahy, Wisconsin, with additional events planned in Milan, Missouri, and Clinton, North Carolina, each expected to assist approximately 400 families [2][6] Company Initiatives - Smithfield's hunger relief program, Helping Hungry Homes, has provided hundreds of millions of servings of protein across all 50 U.S. states since 2008, with over 25 million servings valued at nearly $28 million donated in 2024 alone [7] - The company is on track to donate an additional 200 million servings of protein by the end of 2025, highlighting its commitment to combating food insecurity [7] Community Impact - Each participating family at the Resource Rallies receives a 25-pound box of food and a 15-pound box of personal care items, along with school supplies for children [4][6] - The collaboration between Smithfield Foods and Feed the Children marks its second year, addressing the serious issue of childhood hunger, particularly during the back-to-school season [6][10]