Social impact

Diplomats and Dignitaries Join the 2024 Points of Light Global Summit on Social Impact

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Non-governmental organization, Points of Light, Global Television Network, Social impact, Bridge

ATLANTA, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --The 2024 Points of Light Global Summit on Social Impact will unfold as a beacon of inspiration for 250 global change leaders in Warsaw, Poland, on February 7, 2024, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. CET, hosted by Points of Light and its Global Network affiliate Stowarzyszenie Centrum Wolontariatu. Companies, NGOs and nonprofits unite through a dedication to civic engagement. Among distinguished guests are Mark Brzezinski, United States ambassador to Poland; Agnieszka Buczyńska, Polish minister for civil society, chairwoman of the public benefit committee; and Neil Bush, chair, Points of Light Board of Directors, leading an impressive lineup. One World, One Response is the theme of the summit.

Key Points: 
  • Lineup Includes Mark Brzezinski, United States Ambassador to Poland; Agnieszka Buczyńska, Polish minister for civil society, chairwoman of the public benefit committee; and Neil Bush, chair, Points of Light Board of Directors
    ATLANTA, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --The 2024 Points of Light Global Summit on Social Impact will unfold as a beacon of inspiration for 250 global change leaders in Warsaw, Poland, on February 7, 2024, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. CET, hosted by Points of Light and its Global Network affiliate Stowarzyszenie Centrum Wolontariatu .
  • This summit itself is part of a larger global gathering of Points of Light affiliates, bringing social impact leaders from 25 countries, equipping attendees with tools to drive positive change in communities impacted by natural and human-made disaster.
  • Summit cohost, Stowarzyszenie Centrum Wolontariatu , is a member of the Points of Light Global Network , including 145 affiliates in 39 countries.
  • The organization is a key player in the landscape of volunteerism and embodies community-driven impact.

Diplomats and Dignitaries Join the 2024 Points of Light Global Summit on Social Impact

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Non-governmental organization, Points of Light, Global Television Network, Social impact, Bridge

ATLANTA, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --The 2024 Points of Light Global Summit on Social Impact will unfold as a beacon of inspiration for 250 global change leaders in Warsaw, Poland, on February 7, 2024, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. CET, hosted by Points of Light and its Global Network affiliate Stowarzyszenie Centrum Wolontariatu. Companies, NGOs and nonprofits unite through a dedication to civic engagement. Among distinguished guests are Mark Brzezinski, United States ambassador to Poland; Agnieszka Buczyńska, Polish minister for civil society, chairwoman of the public benefit committee; and Neil Bush, chair, Points of Light Board of Directors, leading an impressive lineup. One World, One Response is the theme of the summit.

Key Points: 
  • Lineup Includes Mark Brzezinski, United States Ambassador to Poland; Agnieszka Buczyńska, Polish minister for civil society, chairwoman of the public benefit committee; and Neil Bush, chair, Points of Light Board of Directors
    ATLANTA, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --The 2024 Points of Light Global Summit on Social Impact will unfold as a beacon of inspiration for 250 global change leaders in Warsaw, Poland, on February 7, 2024, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. CET, hosted by Points of Light and its Global Network affiliate Stowarzyszenie Centrum Wolontariatu .
  • This summit itself is part of a larger global gathering of Points of Light affiliates, bringing social impact leaders from 25 countries, equipping attendees with tools to drive positive change in communities impacted by natural and human-made disaster.
  • Summit cohost, Stowarzyszenie Centrum Wolontariatu , is a member of the Points of Light Global Network , including 145 affiliates in 39 countries.
  • The organization is a key player in the landscape of volunteerism and embodies community-driven impact.

Loblaw Announces $1 million Community Investment Grant Recipients

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Partnership, Pride, Black, Canadian Women's Foundation, Community, Professional association, Sustainability, Outreach, CCAB, ERG, Gender identity, ABLE, Loblaws, School, TSX, Riseup, Social impact, Woman, Business development, Employee resource group, Volunteering, Education, BBPA, Erg, Queer, Face, Organization, Nursing

Canadian Women's Foundation: the grant will support programs addressing the stigma and silence around gender-based violence in communities and workplaces.

Key Points: 
  • Canadian Women's Foundation: the grant will support programs addressing the stigma and silence around gender-based violence in communities and workplaces.
  • Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB): the grant will support young Indigenous entrepreneurs under the age of 35 operating their businesses in Canada.
  • Pride at Work Canada: the grant will support two specific programs that encourage conversation, education and thought leadership to develop the next generation of 2SLGBTQIA+ community members.
  • We appreciate this inspiring grant and are excited to see its impact on alleviating specific challenges that 2SLGBTQIA+ community members face in Canadian workplaces."

North Texas Food Bank Addresses Food Insecurity in High Need Communities with Equitable Food Access Grant from Starbucks

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Sustainability, Food, Social impact, Partnership, Hunger, BIPOC, Eating, Organization, Economic development, Feeding America, Tourism

Dallas, TX, Jan. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) announced today that it will continue to help increase access to nutritious food among households with individuals who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and residing in communities experiencing high food insecurity rates in North Texas with an Equitable Food Access Grant from Starbucks.

Key Points: 
  • Dallas, TX, Jan. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) announced today that it will continue to help increase access to nutritious food among households with individuals who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and residing in communities experiencing high food insecurity rates in North Texas with an Equitable Food Access Grant from Starbucks.
  • The food bank will be using this grant to engage local communities in identifying and addressing racial disparities and supporting interventions to overcome common barriers to food access.
  • “Being awarded a Starbucks Equitable Food Access Grant allows the North Texas Food Bank to continue to help increase equitable access to nutritious food among communities experiencing high food insecurity rates in North Texas.”
    The Starbucks Equitable Food Access Grant is enabling NTFB to develop rich data views that will further its equitable access strategy.
  • To learn more about how you can join the fight to end hunger, visit North Texas Food Bank (ntfb.org) .

WALK-ON'S SPORTS BISTREAUX WELCOMES ANDY IZQUIERDO AND TREY HUGHES TO ITS LEADERSHIP TEAM

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Record, Waste management, Belk, Social impact, Science, Corporate Affairs, KFC, University, Government, Business development, Communication, Sport, Colonel Sanders, Coffee, Walking, AstraZeneca, PetSmart, Growth

BATON ROUGE, La., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux, the nationally renowned restaurant and sports bar, announces the appointments of Andy Izquierdo as the Vice President of Communications and Trey Hughes as Senior Director of Franchise Sales. These strategic decisions underscore Walk-On's dedication to maintaining excellence as the brand eyes expansion and advancement.

Key Points: 
  • "We are excited to welcome Andy Izquierdo and Trey Hughes to the Walk-On's family.
  • Their impressive backgrounds and proven track records align seamlessly with our commitment to delivering an exceptional guest experience.
  • Trey Hughes, the newly appointed Senior Director of Franchise Sales, brings a wealth of experience in the franchise sales arena.
  • With Andy Izquierdo and Trey Hughes on board, Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux is well-positioned to provide an even more exceptional dining experience to its cherished guests.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and UPS Expand Partnership Focused on Workplace Mentorship and Career Readiness

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Student, Family, BBBSA, Learning, Mentorship, Social impact, Life, Partnership, National Mentoring Month, Big Brothers Big Sisters, UPS, Brother, Workforce, Marketing, Education, Nursing

TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of National Mentoring Month, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA), the preeminent one-to-one youth mentoring organization in the United States, and UPS announce the amplification of their partnership, through a multi-year commitment that provides equitable access to careers and opportunities for youth in the workforce.

Key Points: 
  • This strengthened alliance will replicate the success of career readiness pilot programs tested in Atlanta and expand to Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles.
  • The partnership focuses on college and career readiness, workplace mentorship, and family and financial stability for youth.
  • "Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is thrilled to be UPS's first official mentoring partner, with a shared goal of helping youth through critical stages of life," said Artis Stevens, President and CEO, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.
  • UPS and BBBSA will introduce diverse career opportunities to youth ages 14+ through the organization's Big Futures program.

Mental Health First Aid at Work Helps Companies Across All Industries Meet Employees' Wellbeing Needs

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Woman, Certification, National Council, Research, Mental health, Food, Social impact, Culture, Mental, Mental health first aid, Workplace, IKEA, Anxiety, Ford, Delta, Organizational culture, Work, COVID-19, HR, Empathy, Statistics, Workforce, Organization, Depression, Nursing

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Council for Mental Wellbeing today announced a new training program to help employers reduce the negative impact of workplace fatigue and stress among employees across all professions. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) at Work teaches employees how to recognize and respond to colleagues who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge in the workplace. It offers an opportunity to meaningfully integrate mental health and substance use support into company culture as employers increasingly grapple with workforce mental health needs – such as rising levels of anxiety and depression – since the pandemic's onset.

Key Points: 
  • Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) at Work teaches employees how to recognize and respond to colleagues who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge in the workplace.
  • While conversations about mental health have increased in recent years, stigma remains a pervasive barrier to seeking help in work environments.
  • "Employers recognize the critical role mental health plays in driving personal and organizational success," said Chuck Ingoglia, National Council for Mental Wellbeing president and CEO.
  • "Mental wellbeing is a core component of overall health," said Tramaine EL-Amin, vice president, Mental Health First Aid.

Pavlov Media Acquires NetExperience to Accelerate Global Expansion of Telecom Infra Project (TIP) OpenWiFi Solution

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Cloud, APS, Internet service provider, WBA, OEM, Traction, Social impact, ODM, TIP, Telecom Infra Project, Acquisition, Wi-Fi, Cloud platform, IEEE 802.11be, Wireless Broadband Alliance, Growth

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. and OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pavlov Media, a premier Broadband services and software solutions provider, today announced it has acquired NetExperience, developer of the preeminent Telecom Infra Project (TIP) OpenWiFi Cloud Controller. The company, to be run as an independent division of Pavlov Media, will continue to serve its existing customer base, and enable the rapid deployment of OpenWiFi's open and disaggregated technology.

Key Points: 
  • Pavlov Media will remain an independent managed service provider for the multifamily industry, deploying purpose-driven Wi-Fi network solutions as well as OpenWiFi-based solutions for its customers.
  • NetExperience will be continue to be run by its' co-founders, Chief Executive Officer Bernard Herscovici and Chief Technology Officer.
  • Marcel Chénier, and Pavlov Media will retain the entire NetExperience team.
  • We have been advocates for this technology stack since its launch, and have successfully deployed the solution," said Cory Douglas, Pavlov Media, CEO.

Pavlov Media Acquires NetExperience to Accelerate Global Expansion of Telecom Infra Project (TIP) OpenWiFi Solution

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Cloud, APS, Internet service provider, WBA, OEM, Traction, Social impact, ODM, TIP, Telecom Infra Project, Acquisition, Wi-Fi, Cloud platform, IEEE 802.11be, Wireless Broadband Alliance, Growth

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. and OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pavlov Media, a premier Broadband services and software solutions provider, today announced it has acquired NetExperience, developer of the preeminent Telecom Infra Project (TIP) OpenWiFi Cloud Controller. The company, to be run as an independent division of Pavlov Media, will continue to serve its existing customer base, and enable the rapid deployment of OpenWiFi's open and disaggregated technology.

Key Points: 
  • Pavlov Media will remain an independent managed service provider for the multifamily industry, deploying purpose-driven Wi-Fi network solutions as well as OpenWiFi-based solutions for its customers.
  • NetExperience will be continue to be run by its' co-founders, Chief Executive Officer Bernard Herscovici and Chief Technology Officer.
  • Marcel Chénier, and Pavlov Media will retain the entire NetExperience team.
  • We have been advocates for this technology stack since its launch, and have successfully deployed the solution," said Cory Douglas, Pavlov Media, CEO.

Slone Partners Enhances its Footprint in Private Equity, Healthcare, and Nonprofit Sector Executive Search

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
Senior, Human Capital, Hospital, Research, Social impact, Federal Medical Centres, Health equity, Face, Health, GTCR, Private equity, University, Strategic planning, Organization, Partner (business rank), Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, Area studies, SVP, Management

SOUTH RIDING, Va., Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Slone Partners, a nationwide executive search firm for life sciences, healthcare, and cybersecurity organizations, is expanding its footprint in the private equity, healthcare, and nonprofit executive search markets with the promotion of two senior leaders.

Key Points: 
  • SOUTH RIDING, Va., Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Slone Partners , a nationwide executive search firm for life sciences, healthcare, and cybersecurity organizations, is expanding its footprint in the private equity, healthcare, and nonprofit executive search markets with the promotion of two senior leaders.
  • "I see a tremendous opportunity for Slone Partners to further broaden its scope in the healthcare, nonprofit and social impact, and private equity sectors," said Leslie Loveless, Slone Partners CEO and Managing Partner.
  • The promotions reflect Slone Partners' commitment to deepening its relationships with companies, organizations, and leaders in these important sectors.
  • "I see a tremendous opportunity for Slone Partners to further broaden its scope in the healthcare, nonprofit and social impact, and private equity sectors," said Leslie Loveless , Slone Partners CEO and Managing Partner.