Howard Schultz

Eight Communities Join Point Source Youth's Groundbreaking National Youth Homelessness Prevention Initiative

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Thursday, April 11, 2024

NEW YORK, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a groundbreaking national effort, eight communities, funded by seven philanthropic organizations, guided by the technical assistance support of Point Source Youth (PSY), are joining forces to prevent youth homelessness through direct cash transfers.

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NEW YORK, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a groundbreaking national effort, eight communities, funded by seven philanthropic organizations, guided by the technical assistance support of Point Source Youth (PSY), are joining forces to prevent youth homelessness through direct cash transfers.
At the same time, few, if any, interventions exist in most communities to prevent youth and young adult homelessness.
"Cash assistance has shown incredible promise in Washington state to reduce youth homelessness," said Marie Groark, Managing Director, Schultz Family Foundation.
This collaborative effort led by Point Source Youth, alongside 15 community-based organizations and philanthropic entities, is heralding a new era of collaboration, innovation, and youth-centered interventions in the youth homelessness space.

New Report Highlights Significant Progress of Collaborative, Multi-Sector Effort to Reduce Youth and Young Adult Homelessness in Washington State

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

A new report released by the Office of Homeless Youth and A Way Home Washington details significant strides in addressing unaccompanied youth and young adult homelessness (YYA) in Washington state since a collaborative, multi-sector, statewide effort was launched in 2016.

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A new report released by the Office of Homeless Youth and A Way Home Washington details significant strides in addressing unaccompanied youth and young adult homelessness (YYA) in Washington state since a collaborative, multi-sector, statewide effort was launched in 2016.
The report presents a roadmap and a vision for Washington state where unstably housed young people can receive the help they need promptly within their community.
This report delves into the authentic experiences of affected young people and reveals a narrative often overshadowed by numbers alone.
It should become a vital resource for policymakers, advocates, and individuals dedicated to addressing youth and young adult homelessness.

Trilogy Films and the Schultz Family Foundation Join Forces to Chronicle the Untold Story of Nelson and Winnie Mandela

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240212248716/en/

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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240212248716/en/
Nelson and Winnie Mandela after his liberation from prison in South Africa on February 11, 1990.
This cinematic exploration captures the essence of their indomitable spirits and the global impact of their love and advocacy.
“Creating a film about Nelson Mandela’s life is an extraordinary privilege, and I am genuinely thrilled about the collaboration with the Schultz Family Foundation and Trilogy Films,” said Dawn Porter.
But his story is incomplete without exploring the relationship with his most influential and intimate advisor – his wife Winnie.

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES NAMED THE TOP AIRLINE FOR JOB GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY BY THE AMERICAN OPPORTUNITY INDEX

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

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DALLAS, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is proud of its recognition as an Employer Honoree on the 2023 American Opportunity Index, a ranking that measures the effectiveness of companies in developing talent to drive business performance and advance individual Employees' careers. Southwest® ranked as the top airline on the Index for the second consecutive year.

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Southwest® ranked as the top airline on the Index for the second consecutive year.
"From our first flight in 1971 until today, it's our People that make Southwest the airline with Heart," said Elizabeth Bryant , Senior Vice President & Chief People Officer at Southwest Airlines.
Southwest Airlines® encourages its People to pursue their passions by leveraging the carrier's resources to achieve their career aspirations.
The airline also provides numerous career growth and development resources to diversify skill sets, including in-person or virtual courses, mentorship programs, and more.

American Opportunity Index Reveals How Well the Nation’s 400 Largest Companies Maximize Talent to Drive Business Performance and Advance Employees’ Careers

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

This year’s Index has been expanded to assess 400 of the largest U.S. companies who publicly report their financial performance.

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This year’s Index has been expanded to assess 400 of the largest U.S. companies who publicly report their financial performance.
The 2023 American Opportunity Index reveals several powerful insights for companies navigating a dynamic labor market:
Corporate practice has a major impact on workers.
Companies have a crucial role to play in creating opportunity and upward mobility for American workers and their families.
“The American Opportunity Index demonstrates the incredible significance of corporate policies in determining economic outcomes for most workers.

Starbucks Announces Transitions to Its Board of Directors

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX) today announced Howard Schultz, the company’s modern-day founder and chairman emeritus, will step down from the Board of Directors effective today as part of a planned transition.

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Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX) today announced Howard Schultz, the company’s modern-day founder and chairman emeritus, will step down from the Board of Directors effective today as part of a planned transition.
“My gratitude to them and the millions of stakeholders and customers that have helped Starbucks endure is beyond measure.
Zhang joins Starbucks board as its ninth director, following the election of Beth Ford, CEO of Land O’Lakes Inc., earlier this year.
“I want to extend a warm welcome to Wei, who brings essential experience in global operations, consumer technology, entertainment and corporate business development to the Starbucks board,” said Laxman Narasimhan, chief executive officer of Starbucks.

Point Source Youth Scales Direct Cash Transfers as Prevention for Youth Homelessness to Five U.S. Cities

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Point Source Youth (PSY), with partners across the U.S., have generated a growing body of evidence and practice knowledge on effectively implementing Direct Cash Transfer interventions with young people.

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Point Source Youth (PSY), with partners across the U.S., have generated a growing body of evidence and practice knowledge on effectively implementing Direct Cash Transfer interventions with young people.
Building on the incredibly successful Homeless Prevention and Diversion Fund (HPDF) model developed by A Way Home Washington , PSY is scaling the model of using Direct Cash Transfers as a homelessness prevention intervention for young people.
"Henry Street Settlement is proud to be a partner in the national launch of Point Source Youth's visionary Direct Cash Transfers as Prevention program to prevent youth homelessness," said David Garza, Henry Street president and CEO.
Through the DCT-P pilot, YOTO hopes to learn more about how direct cash transfers can help alumni youth obtain a faster path out of housing instability.

Schultz Family Foundation and National Governors Association Partner to Expand State-Led Innovations in National Service

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

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"National service has the potential to change the lives of those who serve while they change communities through their service," said Sheri Schultz, co-founder and chair of the Schultz Family Foundation.

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"National service has the potential to change the lives of those who serve while they change communities through their service," said Sheri Schultz, co-founder and chair of the Schultz Family Foundation.
To support the work of state-led innovation through national service, the Schultz Family Foundation has released Increasing Access and Opportunity Through State-Led National Service Programs: Insights and Recommendations from the National Service Challenge .
The paper offers recommendations for how states, when assisted by key partners, can better design national service programs to benefit individuals, communities, and entire states.
The eight states connected with the National Service Challenge are: Colorado, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas and Washington.

Urban League to Host 22nd Annual Breakfast with Special Guest, Trevor Noah

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Monday, July 24, 2023

This year the organization will be joined by Trevor Noah as the event keynote.

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This year the organization will be joined by Trevor Noah as the event keynote.
Trevor Noah is one of the most successful comedians in the world and was the host of the Emmy® Award-winning "The Daily Show" on Comedy Central for seven years.
His previous special, "Trevor Noah: Son Of Patricia" received a NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Variety Show, as well as a Grammy Award nomination.
The Annual Breakfast will also serve as an opportunity for the Urban League to award and honor local community trailblazers for their service to our community.

Point Source Youth Launches National Initiative to Scale Direct Cash Transfers as Prevention for Youth Homelessness

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

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The initiative is being made possible with funding from the Schultz Family Foundation, Raikes Foundation, Trinity Wall Street, and The NYC Fund to End Youth & Family Homelessness.

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The initiative is being made possible with funding from the Schultz Family Foundation, Raikes Foundation, Trinity Wall Street, and The NYC Fund to End Youth & Family Homelessness.
According to research by Chapin Hall, an estimated 4.2 million youth and young adults experience homelessness, with youth who identify as BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ experiencing the highest rates of homelessness.
At the same time, few, if any, interventions exist in most communities to prevent youth and young adult homelessness.
Point Source Youth (PSY), with partners across the U.S., have generated a growing body of evidence and practice knowledge on effectively implementing Direct Cash Transfer interventions with young people.