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Children's Advocacy Institute Report: States Systematically Siphoning Money from Foster Children

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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SAN DIEGO, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For decades, states across the country have improperly and secretively siphoned benefits intended for foster children to reimburse themselves for the cost of their care. This practice infringes upon the property and due process rights of our nation's most vulnerable children, and all but ensures they are left destitute as they transition into adulthood.

Key Points: 
  • Foster Care or Foster Con: How States Systematically Siphon Federal Benefits Intended for Foster Children.
  • In a report released today - Foster Care or Foster Con: Preserving the Federal Benefits of America's Most Vulnerable Children - the Children's Advocacy Institute (CAI) at the University of San Diego School of Law (USD) reviews how states apply for foster children's benefits for their own financial gain, and looks at which states are taking a second look at this indefensible practice.
  • CAI researchers examined policies in all 50 states plus the District of Columbia and assigned grades based on their policies.
  • "We applaud the compassionate leadership driving these reforms and encourage all states and the federal government to make this right."

L'Oréal Paris' Stand Up program Provides Resources to Empower Self-Worth and Safety During International Anti-Street Harassment Week

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This International Anti-Street Harassment Week, L'Oréal Paris reveals the results of its new study, conducted with Ipsos, revealing how street harassment negatively impacts women's self-worth. As a brand committed to empowering women, L'Oréal Paris is on a mission to combat the impact of street harassment through its Stand Up Against Street Harassment program, in partnership with International NGO, Right To Be. Stand Up aims to raise awareness around safety and provide trainings backed by research, which reinforce how the fight against street harassment is more prevalent than ever. Trainings are easily accessible through the Stand Up website so people can find the resources needed to intervene in future incidents whether witnessing or experiencing harassment.

Key Points: 
  • As a brand committed to empowering women, L'Oréal Paris is on a mission to combat the impact of street harassment through its Stand Up Against Street Harassment program, in partnership with International NGO, Right To Be.
  • Stand Up aims to raise awareness around safety and provide trainings backed by research, which reinforce how the fight against street harassment is more prevalent than ever.
  • Trainings are easily accessible through the Stand Up website so people can find the resources needed to intervene in future incidents whether witnessing or experiencing harassment.
  • "With our Stand Up Against Street Harassment training program, our goal is to ensure that women feel confident in being who they are because nothing should stand between a woman and her self-worth."

Public Safety Solutions Summit Leaves Lasting Impact

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Monday, April 15, 2024
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SHELTON, Conn., April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With two successful Public Safety Solutions Summits under its belt, Extra Duty Solutions (EDS) once again brought together law enforcement decision-makers from across the region at their third annual Summit on April 3-4, 2024, at the Grandover Resort in Greensboro, NC.

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  • SHELTON, Conn., April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With two successful Public Safety Solutions Summits under its belt, Extra Duty Solutions (EDS) once again brought together law enforcement decision-makers from across the region at their third annual Summit on April 3-4, 2024, at the Grandover Resort in Greensboro, NC.
  • The Summit was limited to 50 participants, ensuring that the setting would be conducive to personal interactions and discussions.
  • The Summit opened with welcome remarks from retired Greensboro, NC Chief of Police and EDS Vice President of Business Development Wayne Scott.
  • "Seeing such a high level of engagement from the attendees only reaffirms our commitment to providing educational opportunities to public safety leaders," said CEO Rich Milliman.

Independent News Platform "The Inclusive Voices Project" Launches in Response to DEI Rollbacks

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Friday, April 12, 2024
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Through her initiative, she aims to uplift inclusive voices and amplify diverse stories, shedding light on issues often overlooked by mainstream media.

Key Points: 
  • Through her initiative, she aims to uplift inclusive voices and amplify diverse stories, shedding light on issues often overlooked by mainstream media.
  • Silva Harapetian , the founder of The Inclusive Voices Project , draws from her own lived experiences during her 25 year career in a male-dominated industry with minimal representation of people of color.
  • The disparities in media coverage became starkly evident during the pandemic, the George Floyd protests, and the Capitol Riots.
  • She launched a digital show that addressed myths surrounding healthcare and mental health within the context of culture, survivors of war, and revolution.

Designing Spaces Teams Up with The UPS Foundation and Be Strong to Support Wellspring Living

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Friday, April 12, 2024
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ATLANTA, April 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Designing Spaces, the beloved home improvement show on Lifetime Television produced by BrandStar, is proud to announce its collaboration with The UPS Foundation to complete a renovation of Wellspring Living's facilities and in partnership with Be Strong, a trusted resource for viewers and communities to get help in crisis. This partnership is part of The UPS Foundation's pledge of $1 million to support Wellspring Living's Welcome Home campaign, which aims to provide mental and physical support for human trafficking survivors.

Key Points: 
  • "UPS's partnership with Wellspring Living is one of many ways UPS collaborates in our hometown and beyond to make a tangible difference for survivors.
  • With a symbiotic mission to save and improve the lives of trauma affected youth non-profit partner Be Strong joined Designing Spaces and The UPS Foundation to complete this project.
  • "We commend Wellspring Living, UPS Foundation, Be Strong, and our other partners for their unwavering commitment to personal safety, mental health, and overall wellbeing.
  • Designing Spaces is honored to play a part in this important initiative and looks forward to transforming lives alongside The UPS Foundation, Be Strong and Wellspring Living.

Mighty Oaks Foundation Unveils Plans for New Flagship Ranch in Walker County, Georgia

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Friday, April 12, 2024
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WALKER COUNTY, Ga., April 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mighty Oaks Foundation, renowned for its unwavering commitment to serving military and first responder communities struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), proudly announces its forthcoming flagship ranch in Walker County, Georgia. Set to commence construction in 2024, this significant endeavor marks a critical moment in the Foundation's mission to provide its peer-to-peer recovery program and healing opportunities for our nation's warriors in the face of a military and first responder suicide epidemic unlike we have ever witnessed as a country.

Key Points: 
  • Mighty Oaks Foundation, proudly announces its forthcoming flagship ranch in Walker County, Georgia.
  • WALKER COUNTY, Ga., April 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mighty Oaks Foundation, renowned for its unwavering commitment to serving military and first responder communities struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), proudly announces its forthcoming flagship ranch in Walker County, Georgia.
  • Recent statistics underscore the urgent need for Mighty Oaks Foundation's flagship ranch.
  • "We are thrilled to unveil plans for our new flagship ranch in Walker County, Georgia," said Chad Robichaux, Founder, and CEO of the Mighty Oaks Foundation.

Clayton Fulfills Its Commitment to Do Good in 2023 Through Team Member Volunteer Efforts and Philanthropic Support

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
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MARYVILLE, Tenn., April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Clayton, a leading national builder of single-family attainable housing, believes it has a responsibility to serve as a positive influence and give back to the communities where Clayton team members live and work. In 2023, Clayton and its businesses supported more than 250 local and national non-profit organizations, empowering thousands of families and hundreds of communities around the country. Additionally, Clayton team members invested 71,000 volunteer hours to support local communities and causes meaningful to them.

Key Points: 
  • Additionally, Clayton team members invested 71,000 volunteer hours to support local communities and causes meaningful to them.
  • "In 2023, Clayton's nonprofit partnerships and team member volunteer efforts reached significant milestones in positively impacting the lives of people and empowering communities.
  • Clayton Impact is a paid volunteer time off program that empowers team members to do good by investing in their communities.
  • In 2023, Clayton achieved a 49 percent team member participation rate and reached a milestone of 100,000 total hours of volunteer time since the program's inception.

Northeast Delta HSA launches "Sticker Shock" campaign to target underage drinking, partners with Now Save 76 gas stations

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
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MONROE, La., April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Northeast Delta Human Services Authority (NEDHSA) launches "Project Sticker Shock" campaign, an awareness campaign to educate the public and change attitudes about selling and serving alcohol to anyone under 21. The project organizes youth and community members to place stickers on drink coolers where alcohol is located in local stores. The stickers contain a warning and reminder that providing alcohol to minors is illegal and dangerous.

Key Points: 
  • The project organizes youth and community members to place stickers on drink coolers where alcohol is located in local stores.
  • MONROE, La., April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Northeast Delta Human Services Authority (NEDHSA) launches "Project Sticker Shock" campaign, an awareness campaign to educate the public and change attitudes about selling and serving alcohol to anyone under 21.
  • The project organizes youth and community members to place stickers on drink coolers where alcohol is located in local stores.
  • Now Save 76 owner Simran Emaus said, "this unique partnership with the HSA shows that we care about our community."

Blackstone Publishing Acquires a New Novel from Bram Stoker-Nominated author, Eric LaRocca for Actor Norman Reedus' BigBaldHead Imprint

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
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ASHLAND, Ore., April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Blackstone Publishing continues to expand literary offerings through its partnership with actor and New York Times bestselling author Norman Reedus and his production company, bigbaldhead, through their eponymous imprint. The next title under this banner will be AT DARK, I BECOME LOATHSOME by Bram Stoker Award-nominated and Splatterpunk Award-winning author, Eric LaRocca, on sale January 28th, 2025, hand selected by Reedus as the second novel to be published by the imprint. Norman Reedus and bigbaldhead productions have also optioned LaRocca's forthcoming work.

Key Points: 
  • Hand selected by Reedus, LaRocca's will be the second novel published by the imprint.
  • ASHLAND, Ore., April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Blackstone Publishing continues to expand literary offerings through its partnership with actor and New York Times bestselling author Norman Reedus and his production company, bigbaldhead, through their eponymous imprint.
  • "It has been an immense honor to partner with Norman Reedus and Blackstone Publishing to craft the inaugural title for Norman's new imprint," says LaRocca.
  • I'm thrilled that Norman Reedus has picked Eric's novel to debut his imprint at Blackstone Publishing."

St. Joseph's Children's Hospital Foundation Receives Historic $50 Million Gift from the Pagidipati Family of Tampa

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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TAMPA, Fla., April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Joseph's Children's Hospital Foundation announced today a $50 million gift from the Pagidipati family of Tampa to support the future of pediatric health care in the Tampa Bay community.

Key Points: 
  • TAMPA, Fla., April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Joseph's Children's Hospital Foundation announced today a $50 million gift from the Pagidipati family of Tampa to support the future of pediatric health care in the Tampa Bay community.
  • When the new children's hospital facility opens, it will be named "Pagidipati Children's Hospital at St. Joseph's" in recognition of the generosity of the Pagidipati family.
  • The gift to St. Joseph's Children's Hospital is a celebration of the family's steadfast commitment to healing others.
  • St Joseph's Children's Hospital is home to the 24-hour Steinbrenner Emergency/Trauma Center with the region's largest team of board-certified pediatric emergency physicians.