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New Benevity data shows companies that embrace an ‘impact mindset’ are building resilience in a polarized world

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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, the company’s flagship conference, which brings together more than 700 purpose-driven professionals to share insights and strategies about the future of social impact.

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  • , the company’s flagship conference, which brings together more than 700 purpose-driven professionals to share insights and strategies about the future of social impact.
  • By helping companies scale the power of grassroots networks to drive inclusive workplaces they are adding tangible value to the business.
  • Four out of five companies say that ERGs are increasing in significance, and more than half are increasing their ERG budgets.
  • “The early 2020s were marked by companies highly focused on responding to crises, which shifted budgets and approaches to granting.

PEACE CORPS AND AMERICORPS USHER IN A NEW ERA OF SERVICE

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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Since 1961 and 1993, respectively, the Peace Corps and AmeriCorps have created opportunities for millions of individuals of all ages to tackle seemingly overwhelming challenges at home and abroad through impact-oriented service.

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  • Since 1961 and 1993, respectively, the Peace Corps and AmeriCorps have created opportunities for millions of individuals of all ages to tackle seemingly overwhelming challenges at home and abroad through impact-oriented service.
  • Along the way, those Americans have gained skills that have created accelerated paths to careers and become more engaged global citizens.
  • And in almost everything they do, Peace Corps Volunteers are tackling community priorities and supporting the largest generation of youth in history to become global leaders.
  • And it’s a call to usher in a new era of service.

Meet Our Nation’s Next Generation of Leaders, Volunteer at FBLA

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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FBLA is seeking talented professionals to serve as judges in more than 75 competitions, spanning a wide range of business and technology areas.

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  • FBLA is seeking talented professionals to serve as judges in more than 75 competitions, spanning a wide range of business and technology areas.
  • FBLA is also seeking volunteers who can provide feedback on student resumes and/or LinkedIn profiles in a one-on-one setting.
  • To volunteer, go to 2024 NLC Volunteer Opportunities - Future Business Leaders of America (fbla.org) or reach out to Fernanda Vessio Coelho at [email protected] .
  • FBLA inspires and prepares students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences.

Canadians Come Together to Make Positive Impact During Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month This May

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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TORONTO, April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- May is Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month and MS Canada invites Canadians to join the MS community and navigate MS together.

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  • TORONTO, April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- May is Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month and MS Canada invites Canadians to join the MS community and navigate MS together.
  • MS Awareness Month is an opportunity to raise awareness and funds to support the over 90,000 Canadians living with the neurological disease.
  • This May we ask Canadians to come together and raise awareness, celebrate the MS community, and have a meaningful impact across Canada.
  • For more information about MS Awareness Month, including how you can get involved, please visit mscanada.ca/msawarnessmonth.

Habitat for Humanity Canada announces new President and CEO

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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TORONTO, April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Habitat for Humanity Canada’s National Board is pleased to announce that Pedro Barata will be taking over the role of President and CEO effective June 24, 2024.

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  • TORONTO, April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Habitat for Humanity Canada’s National Board is pleased to announce that Pedro Barata will be taking over the role of President and CEO effective June 24, 2024.
  • “His ability to engage diverse groups and lead cross-sectoral collaborations to benefit communities in need makes him ideally suited to lead the federation as Habitat for Humanity Canada plays its part in addressing the housing crisis.”
    Habitat for Humanity Canada is a national charitable organization and Canada’s only national affordable homeownership provider.
  • “Ensuring everyone has a safe, affordable home is essential for a vision of an inclusive Canada where everyone can be at their best,” said Barata.
  • The National Board would like to thank Julia for her dedication to Habitat for Humanity and her excellent work in leading Habitat Canada and supporting the federation through an unprecedented time.

Green Water Labs to Host Community Clean-Up Event in Celebration of Earth Day 2024

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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SEATTLE, April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Green Water Labs, the biochemical division of Planted Materials and provider of eco-friendly algae cleaning solutions, today announced its upcoming community clean-up event to be held on Sunday, May 19, 2024.

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  • SEATTLE, April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Green Water Labs, the biochemical division of Planted Materials and provider of eco-friendly algae cleaning solutions, today announced its upcoming community clean-up event to be held on Sunday, May 19, 2024.
  • The event aims to foster environmental stewardship and increase awareness of sustainable cleaning practices through the gathering of volunteers.
  • “We are deeply committed to environmental sustainability and showing how individual efforts can promote a greener future,” said Noah Belkhous, Co-Founder and CEO.
  • “As we celebrate Earth Day this year, we are excited to mobilize, strengthen, and promote our local community of earth advocates.”
    The clean-up event will take place at Gas Works Park in Seattle.

From Backyard Gardens to National Impact: How One Detroit Native is Leading the Fight Against Climate Change

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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In the neighborhood I grew up in, there were no major grocery stores nearby with healthy food options.

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  • In the neighborhood I grew up in, there were no major grocery stores nearby with healthy food options.
  • From our little backyard oasis, I could see the impact fresh fruits and vegetables had on my family’s health.
  • The American Climate Corps underscores the Biden-Harris administration's commitment to addressing climate change, promoting clean energy and advancing environmental justice.
  • The American Climate Corps is an historic initiative dedicated to mobilizing a diverse workforce to confront the climate crisis and tackle environmental injustice.

Breezeline Employees Volunteer to Fight Food Insecurity in South Florida

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Employees from Breezeline , a leading internet, TV and voice provider in the U.S., worked to fight food insecurity earlier this month.

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  • WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Employees from Breezeline , a leading internet, TV and voice provider in the U.S., worked to fight food insecurity earlier this month.
  • A total of 17 Breezeline volunteers sorted, checked, and repackaged over 9,000 pounds of donated food on April 11 at Feeding South Florida , a nonprofit located in Pembroke Park focused on ending hunger.
  • “Much of what we do at Feeding South Florida depends on volunteer help in the warehouse,” said Ruth Bonet, volunteer coordinator at Feeding South Florida.
  • “As members of the South Florida community, Breezeline colleagues work to make a positive difference in the lives of their neighbors.”
    Feeding South Florida processes and distributes more than 85 million pounds of food annually.

Independent Sector Releases New Value of Volunteer Time of $33.49 Per Hour

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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Washington, April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Independent Sector , with the Do Good Institute , announced today that the value of a volunteer hour is $33.49 — a 5.3 percent increase from the previous year.

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  • Washington, April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Independent Sector , with the Do Good Institute , announced today that the value of a volunteer hour is $33.49 — a 5.3 percent increase from the previous year.
  • Charitable organizations most frequently use the value of volunteer time to recognize the amount of community support an organization receives from its volunteers.
  • Corporations also use the figure to calculate the value of staff volunteer efforts in communities around the country.
  • The state and national estimates of the value of volunteer time are based on the method used by Independent Sector in prior years.

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Major Steps to Stand Up Landmark American Climate Corps Initiative, Mobilizing the Next Generation of Climate Leaders

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Monday, April 22, 2024
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AmeriCorps , the federal agency for national service, serves as the hub for the American Climate Corps.

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  • AmeriCorps , the federal agency for national service, serves as the hub for the American Climate Corps.
  • Nearly a century after FDR established the Civilian Conservation Corps, President Biden will announce today that Americans can now apply to join the American Climate Corps through a newly launched website, ClimateCorps.gov .
  • The website, which is launching in its beta form, will be regularly updated with new American Climate Corps positions.
  • The first class of the American Climate Corps will be deployed to communities across the country in June 2024.