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William James College and Ruderman Family Foundation to Launch College Mental Health Initiative Through $250,000 Grant

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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The Fellowship is committed to creating an academic environment that values mental wellness, reduces stigma, and ensures no student faces mental health challenges alone.

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  • The Fellowship is committed to creating an academic environment that values mental wellness, reduces stigma, and ensures no student faces mental health challenges alone.
  • Post-training, Ruderman Fellows will lead Faculty Learning Communities at their institutions, facilitating small group learning on topics related to student mental health and faculty wellness.
  • “The Ruderman Family Foundation works tirelessly to eliminate the stigma often associated with mental health diagnoses and treatment,” said Sharon Shapiro, Ruderman Family Foundation Community Liaison and Trustee.
  • A clinical psychologist and director of Young Adult and College Behavioral Health initiatives at WJC, Dr. Kersting’s background includes working in college mental health counseling centers across the state.

The Princeton Review's Company Look Back at 2023 and Look Ahead to 2024

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Friday, December 29, 2023
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In 2023, The Princeton Review also surveyed administrators at 2,000+ higher education institutions about their school offerings, policies, applicant requirements, and more.

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  • In 2023, The Princeton Review also surveyed administrators at 2,000+ higher education institutions about their school offerings, policies, applicant requirements, and more.
  • The company also surveyed students at hundreds of colleges and graduate schools about their campus experiences at their schools and ratings of them.
  • In 2023, the video most viewed on The Princeton Review YouTube channel was: "The New Digital SAT: Everything You Need to Know."
  • We look forward to developing new and exciting ways to help students learn in 2024 and succeed in their education and career goals."

New Meta Entertainment Partners with the Ruderman Family Foundation to Support Mental Health in Gaming

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New Meta Entertainment, Inc. (NME), the parent company of esports organization Dignitas and women's gaming broadcast production platform Raidiant, has today announced a new partnership with the Ruderman Family Foundation, an internationally recognized organization that works to end the stigma associated with mental health. As the Official Mental Health Partner of NME, the Foundation is partnering with and providing a grant to New Meta Entertainment's Dignitas to enhance an inclusive and supportive environment for gaming fans and esports professionals everywhere.

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  • In addition, New Meta Entertainment and the Foundation will create an event space at TwitchCon where talent and fans can connect with mental health resources.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome the Ruderman Family Foundation to NME as our Official Mental Health Partner, reinforcing our commitment to the gaming community," said Michael Prindiville, CEO of NME.
  • The new partnership sees the Ruderman Family Foundation expand its extensive work within the mental health space, now into gaming.
  • "Despite the severity of today's mental health crisis, far too many Americans sorely lack access to essential mental health resources and services," said Jay Ruderman, President of the Ruderman Family Foundation.

The Princeton Review Announces Partnership with Ruderman Family Foundation to Report on Student Mental Health Offerings

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Princeton Review®, one of the nation's leading and best-known education services companies, announced today a new partnership with the Ruderman Family Foundation, an internationally recognized organization that works to end the stigma associated with mental health and aims to increase awareness of—and the availability of—mental health services on college campuses.

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  • Consistent with our mission to identify and fill gaps in mental health resources and programs in the higher education community, the Ruderman Family Foundation is pleased to launch this partnership with The Princeton Review.
  • "We are delighted to have the Ruderman Family Foundation's support for this vitally important project," said Rob Franek, Editor-in-Chief, The Princeton Review.
  • The Princeton Review will survey college administrators about their student mental health services and resources of their schools and survey college students about mental health services available on their campuses.
  • From this data collection and research, The Princeton Review will develop a content hub on its website dedicated to student mental health and wellness.

COOPERMAN FAMILY DONATES LARGEST GIFT IN HISTORY OF JESPY HOUSE

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Monday, July 24, 2023
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SOUTH ORANGE, N.J., July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- JESPY House, a South Orange, New Jersey-based non-profit organization that has supported adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities for 45 years, announced today the largest gift in its history: a $13.25 million matching gift from The Leon and Toby Cooperman Family Foundation.

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  • SOUTH ORANGE, N.J., July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- JESPY House, a South Orange, New Jersey-based non-profit organization that has supported adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities for 45 years, announced today the largest gift in its history: a $13.25 million matching gift from The Leon and Toby Cooperman Family Foundation.
  • The gift, extraordinary for an organization that serves individuals with Intellectual and Development Disabilities, will be commemorated through the establishment of The Cooperman Family Campus at JESPY.
  • The transformational Cooperman gift will position JESPY to implement its bold vision for sustainability and future growth.
  • "We were deeply moved and inspired by the work being done by JESPY House," said Leon Cooperman.

Ryan Easterly Succeeds Darren Walker As Co-chair of the Presidents' Council

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
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Ryan succeeds Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation, as the co-chair.

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  • Ryan succeeds Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation, as the co-chair.
  • "I am delighted that Ryan Easterly is succeeding me as co-chair of the President's Council.
  • It has always been my intention for the council to be led by presidents with lived experience of disability, and Ryan embodies that vision wholeheartedly," Darren Walker said.
  • Ryan joins Richard Besser, MD, President and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation in co-chairing the Council.

Responder Health and Youturn Health Partner to Provide Mental Health Support for First Responders

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
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The new partnership provides 200,000 first responders access to education on mental health and substance misuse.

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  • The new partnership provides 200,000 first responders access to education on mental health and substance misuse.
  • First responders are the backbone of society and are exposed to stress, tragedy, and trauma on an almost daily basis.
  • The formal offering will provide members of Responder Health's community with access to Youturn Health's library of over 300 education videos, personal stories, and conversations on stress, anxiety, grief, substance misuse, mental health, and suicidal ideation.
  • The phenomenal work Responder Health has done building a resource community for first responders allows us to reach a community in desperate need of support."

Steven P. Rosenthal Gives a Second $1 Million to Support Innovation at Northeast Arc

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022
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Boston businessman, Steven P. Rosenthal , Chairman of West Shore , has pledged $1 million to Northeast Arc in support of its Changing Lives Fund.

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  • Boston businessman, Steven P. Rosenthal , Chairman of West Shore , has pledged $1 million to Northeast Arc in support of its Changing Lives Fund.
  • Pictured from left: J.J.s father John Millard, J.J., his mother Joanna Millard, Rosenthal and Jo Ann Simons, President & CEO Northeast Arc.
  • He hopes the new gift will continue to encourage others to support Northeast Arc as well.
  • When Steve made his initial $1 million donation it was a real game-changer for us, said Jo Ann Simons , President and CEO of Northeast Arc.

PARAMOUNT GLOBAL TO HOST SUMMIT ON DISABILITY

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount Global announced today the "Paramount Global Summit on Disability," to be held virtually and in person at the company's Hollywood Gower office in Los Angeles on October 31, 2022.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount Global announced today the "Paramount Global Summit on Disability," to be held virtually and in person at the company's Hollywood Gower office in Los Angeles on October 31, 2022.
  • Presented by the Paramount Office of Global Inclusion, the day-long summit for employees and external partners will feature immersive discussions with performers from award winning series and films; company leaders; and philanthropic and non-profit champions to call attention to the need for greater disability inclusion in media and entertainment.
  • As we build on our commitment to disability inclusion and equality, our goal for the summit is to activate the Paramount community around this critical issue and use our learnings to engage the industry around next practices," said Marva Smalls, EVP, Global Head of Inclusion, Paramount Global.
  • Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide.

CHOC receives $2 million to expand school-based mental health services

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022
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ORANGE, Calif., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A $2 million gift to Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) will help bring dedicated spaces where students can unwind and connect with mental health resources to more than a dozen Irvine schools.

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  • In addition, CHOC will develop specialized educational sessions for students, teachers and parents to help support children's mental health, encourage a growth mindset anddeveloppositive coping skills.CHOCstaff will provide training and resources to both teachers and school-based mental health staff to help support children who may be struggling and need additional services.
  • "Investments in student mental health and wellness has been one of the Board of Education's top priorities for many years.
  • His journey has only underscored for the Tsao family the importance and urgency of enhancing mental health services for children, shared Yvonne Tsao, Michael's wife.
  • "We want families to have more awareness of pediatric mental health and to feel comfortable having these important conversations at home.