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]

Good morning everybody. At the outset I want to thank the organizers for giving me this opportunity to participate here and to speak with all of you. It is a privilege.Believe me, my story today is not about my story. It is about what happened in this region many years ago and about all of you. In the late 1980s and 1990s, Silture was a sleepy, laidback town.A few citizens of this valley got together and started a conversation. All of them had experienced the pain of cancer in their friends and families and ...

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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]

Hey everyone, Zach here in our TLP Space Coast studio for the final time for now. Uh, today is packup day for the studio here. Uh, don't worry, all of it is still staying with us.It's coming up to our Canadian studio. We're going to be resetting this up a little bit different, but similar as well. Uh, setting up actually for the first time multiple sets.So, we have our live set for launch coverage and then also for our new set to be bringing you even better news coverage. But, uh it's a sad day, but it's al ...

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 ...

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]

Joining us now is Gary Leblanc. He's the founder and CEO of Mercy Chefs. Gary, thank you for taking the time.I know you've got a lot to do. First of all, can you just tell us what the situation is like on the ground where you are. Well, it is it is still very frantic trying to recover bodies, but also to find those people that are missing.search and rescue teams have been working through the night and uh we we were able to feed 500 of the search and rescue and law enforcement people dinner last night and um ...

[Music] Good morning everybody. I'd like to introduce you to my pebble. This pebble is a funny size.It's very thin, not much color. But if I drop it in a pond of rippling water, the ripples far exceed the size of this pebble. Our lives are the same.When we take an action, the action we take, however great or small, far exceeds our immediate circle. Today, I'd like to take a moment to share when I and others around me have thrown a pebble into the waters of our society and brought about some positive change. ...