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Kinetic Donates $7,500 to Support Ruidoso Community Beyond Recent Fiber Expansion
Globenewswire· 2025-09-29 14:00
Kinetic donates $5,000 to Lincoln County Community Foundation and $2,500 to Lincoln County FoodbankKinetic’s commitment to helping town ‘build back better’ also underscored with new fiber-optic network, funded by public-private partnership RUIDOSO, N.M., Sept. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Local high-speed fiber internet provider Kinetic recently donated $5,000 to the Lincoln County Community Foundation to honor the strength and resilience of the Ruidoso community. The contribution directly aids residents an ...
Harris Teeter and Make-A-Wish® Central & Western North Carolina Celebrate $1 Million Fundraising Milestone
Prnewswire· 2025-09-25 19:35
"This milestone reflects Harris Teeter's ongoing commitment to supporting our communities," said Danna Robinson, director of corporate affairs and customer relations at Harris Teeter. "We're proud of the difference we've made alongside Make-A-Wish and look forward to continuing our work together to bring even more wishes to life." Harris Teeter supports Make-A-Wish through events with vendor partners, including an annual fall cornhole tournament that combines friendly competition with a meaningful cause. "W ...
Block Advisors Awards Six Women-Owned Small Businesses with Second Annual ‘Fund Her Future' Grant
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-08-19 12:07
Core Insights - Block Advisors by H&R Block has announced the recipients of its second annual Fund Her Future grant program, providing a total of $100,000 in grants to women-owned small businesses, including one $50,000 grant and five $10,000 grants, along with one year of small business services [1][4] - The program saw a 30% increase in submissions from the previous year, with over 8,000 applicants, highlighting the growing need for funding and support among women entrepreneurs [1][5] - The 2025 grant recipients are focused on community upliftment, with businesses addressing various social issues, from health and education to environmental sustainability [2][6] Company Overview - H&R Block, Inc. provides tax preparation services, financial products, and small-business solutions, blending digital innovation with human expertise [8] - The company aims to inspire confidence in clients and communities through its services, including year-round bookkeeping, payroll, advisory, and payment processing solutions [8] Grant Program Details - The selection process for the Fund Her Future grant was conducted in partnership with Hello Alice, which empowers small business owners with resources and connections [5][7] - Each recipient will receive tailored Block Advisors services to support their unique business journeys, including business formation, bookkeeping, payroll, and tax preparation [4][7] Recipients and Their Missions - Amy Peterson, founder of Rebel Nell, received the $50,000 grant and focuses on empowering women through workforce development and financial literacy [3][4] - Other recipients include businesses like Mozzie Style, Seen Nutrition, Sipwell Wine Co., That Good Good Shea, and Todo Verde, each addressing specific community needs and promoting social impact [6][7]
You Don't Need to be Powerful to Bring a Change | Dr. Ravi Kannan | TEDxAssam University
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-05 14:50
Hospital Establishment & Growth - The Kachar Cancer Hospital Society was formed in 1992 by local citizens driven by the pain of cancer, lacking a concrete plan initially [2][3] - The hospital was established in 1996 after community fundraising efforts, including door-to-door campaigns and selling lottery tickets [4][5] - The hospital started modestly with few rooms, beds, and volunteer doctors, but with a strong desire to provide care [5] - The hospital evolved into a center for treatment, learning, and humanity, driven by a shared mission and the support of the community, donors, and patients [13][14] Core Values & Philosophy - The hospital's policy was to ensure that no one should be turned away for lack of resources [6] - The hospital aimed to provide the best quality of care with compassion, ensuring access for everyone, not just the wealthy [11] - The hospital emphasizes learning from patients' stories and adapting protocols accordingly [12] - The hospital believes that ordinary people can achieve extraordinary things by harnessing their inner power to bring about change [14][15] Community & Support - The community's support was crucial, with people coming together to contribute their skills and resources [4][10] - The hospital received continuous trust from the community, both locally and elsewhere, as well as from donors [13][14]
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Wendy O· 2025-07-26 21:41
Community Support - CryptoWendyO has been supporting TheSelfCareLab since 2020, focusing on inner city youth mental health therapy through boxing [1] - TheSelfCareLab provides afterschool services, grade checks, therapy, school supplies, and food to youth [1] - TheSelfCareLab aims to expand its services with a larger facility [1][2] - TheSelfCareLab welcomes support and volunteers from the community [2]
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Wendy O· 2025-07-26 16:20
Community Support & Services - TheSelfCareLab provides comprehensive support for inner city youth, including afterschool services, grade checks, therapy, school supplies, and food [1] - The organization aims to expand its services by acquiring a larger facility [1][2] - TheSelfCareLab welcomes support and volunteers from the community [2] Financial & Operational Aspects - Relentless support has been provided to TheSelfCareLab since 2020 [1] - The organization is small but mighty, effectively serving the community [1] Challenges & Goals - The county and city have failed to provide adequate support for the youth [1] - The primary goal is to acquire a large enough facility to offer extensive services [1]
CVS Health opens new Workforce Innovation and Talent Center in Columbus
Prnewswire· 2025-07-23 13:00
Core Insights - CVS Health has opened a new Workforce Innovation and Talent Center (WITC) in Columbus, Ohio, aimed at providing free workforce training and health services to the community [1][4] - The WITC will offer training for roles such as pharmacy technicians, customer service associates, call center associates, and retail associates, including hands-on job training in a simulated retail environment [3][5] - Participants completing the WITC program will have the opportunity to apply for positions at CVS Health and access Aetna's Community Resource Center for health services [4][5] Company Initiatives - CVS Health has invested over $79 million in affordable housing across Ohio, contributing to the creation, preservation, and renovation of nearly 1,900 housing units [5] - The company has hosted 54 Project Health events in Ohio, providing over 5,000 health screenings to more than 1,400 participants last year [5] - CVS Health operates more than 9,000 retail pharmacy locations and serves approximately 88 million plan members through its pharmacy benefits manager [6]
UPDATE! Saying Goodbye to the TLP Space Coast Studio
The Launch Pad· 2025-07-20 15:27
Business Strategy & Operations - The Launch Pad (TLP) is relocating its studio from Space Coast to Canada to facilitate hiring staff and expanding operations [3] - TLP plans to reinvest rent savings into travel for conference coverage, maiden flights, and expanding its 24/7 camera network globally [4] - TLP is planning a larger studio setup in Canada than previously [5] - TLP aims to expand its 24/7 camera coverage network in North America and worldwide [4] - TLP plans to begin traveling more extensively in 2026 [9] Content & Community - TLP will continue providing space coverage and aims to be a primary source of space-related news [12] - TLP's mission remains to inform and inspire future explorers, emphasizing community collaboration [12] - TLP acknowledges potential setup delays in Canada and plans to use a mobile setup temporarily [13] - TLP plans behind-the-scenes Discord content and Lego building streams [13][14] Future Plans - TLP intends to reopen the Space Coast studio in Florida within one to five years [8][10] - TLP will return to the Space Coast for Artemis missions and other significant events [9]
'Tested me more' than war: Veteran says he 'lost everything' in Texas flood
MSNBC· 2025-07-11 15:37
So Kevin, uh it's with a a mixed bag, I think, that we talk to you. The feelings here, our hearts go out to you. But given your commitment to volunteering, helping others in times of incredible hardship, what kind of emotions are you going through being on the receiving end of help right now.Well, once you're a Marine, you're always a Marine, so there's no former Marines. I'm a retired gunnery sergeant uh from the United States Marine Corps. I served this country for 20 years.Uh and um yeah, so we're just g ...
Free Farmers Market For Seniors Coming To Hauppauge, Hosted By Long Island Cares And PSEG Long Island
Hauppauge, NY Patch· 2025-07-07 17:11
Core Points - A free farmers market for seniors aged 65 and older is being organized by Long Island Cares in partnership with PSEG Long Island, scheduled for July 9 [3][4] - The event will provide over a dozen locally sourced fresh produce items, supported by a grant from PSEG Long Island, along with cooking demonstrations by nutritionists [4][6] - The initiative aims to assist seniors in need of fresh food, with the event being first-come, first-served and running rain or shine [5][8] Partnership and Community Engagement - The collaboration between PSEG Long Island and Long Island Cares is highlighted as a successful example of community support [5] - PSEG Long Island has committed to sponsoring six community events, providing fresh produce and resources to seniors and veterans [7][8] - Long Island Cares serves over 1,500 seniors monthly through various programs, indicating a strong community focus [9] Additional Programs - Long Island Cares will showcase its "Farm to Truck" mobile farmers market during the event, funded by a $250K grant from Bank of America [6] - The partnership has been ongoing for four years, with each year seeing increased participation and improvement in services offered [6]