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The J.M. Smucker Co. Shares Progress on Thriving Together Agenda

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Smucker Co. (NYSE: SJM) issued its 2021 Corporate Impact Report today, sharing an update on progress made on its Thriving Together agenda and its commitment to positively influence the issues challenging people and pets.

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  • Smucker Co. (NYSE: SJM) issued its 2021 Corporate Impact Report today, sharing an update on progress made on its Thriving Together agenda and its commitment to positively influence the issues challenging people and pets.
  • "The work of our employees and partners to deliver on our Thriving Together agenda amid the unprecedented circumstances of the past year has been an inspiration to me and my leadership team.
  • "These new goals build on our progress while challenging us to enhance the positive impact we can make," Smucker said.
  • Learn more about the Company's Thriving Together agenda and its impact on those connected to its business by visiting the Company's website: www.jmsmucker.com/our-impact .

FBI Hate Crimes Report Spurs U.S. Muslims, Jews to Press for Better Reporting by Law Enforcement

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021
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NEW YORK, Sept. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Muslim-Jewish Advisory Council (MJAC) calls on more law enforcement agencies to report hate crimes data to the FBI following the release of the agency's latest Hate Crimes Statistics report.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Muslim-Jewish Advisory Council (MJAC) calls on more law enforcement agencies to report hate crimes data to the FBI following the release of the agency's latest Hate Crimes Statistics report.
  • The annual FBI report grossly underestimates the number of hate crimes, as participation by local law enforcement agencies in the FBI's hate crime data collection system is not mandatory.
  • "The latest FBI report confirms that hate crimes reporting is inconsistent across the country," said MJAC Co-chair Stan Bergman.
  • "We hope with the passage of the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act into law, we will see an improvement in the hate crimes data reported to the FBI in the years to come."

Nexion Health Opens Eagle's Landing Facility for Dementia and Alzheimer's Patients

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021
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"But more than that, dementia and Alzheimer's disease impact residents in many ways due to cultural differences, religious affiliations and sexuality.

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  • "But more than that, dementia and Alzheimer's disease impact residents in many ways due to cultural differences, religious affiliations and sexuality.
  • The Arbor Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center was one of nine Texas facilities that Nexion Health took under its operational expertise in December 2020.
  • The residents, and especially their families, will enjoy the peace of mind that comes with life within Eagle's Landing."
  • Note to Editors: Photographs of the Eagle's Landing facilities within Arbor Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center are available at https://www.facebook.com/ArborHillsRehabilitationAndHealthcare .

Explore Your Local Senior Center in September

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021
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During the pandemic, senior centers became lifelines for homebound older adults by providing home-delivered meals, telephone checks, and virtual programs.

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  • During the pandemic, senior centers became lifelines for homebound older adults by providing home-delivered meals, telephone checks, and virtual programs.
  • NCOA's National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC) sponsors National Senior Center Month every September.
  • "Senior centers have been and will continue to be a lifeline for individuals and their families for social connections," said NISC Chair Tracey Colagrossi, Senior Center Manager, Arlington Heights Senior Center, IL.
  • "Senior Center Month provides an excellent opportunity to celebrate the many contributions of senior centers in communities across the U.S."
    Throughout the month, senior centers will be hosting special events, programs, and celebrations to raise awareness about the services they offer.

India's Government Must Do More to End Caste-Based Sexual Violence, Say Dalit Women's Rights Activists

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Tuesday, August 31, 2021
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The NCWL is calling for urgent action and is releasing recommendations to India's government on how to tackle gender-based violence and intersectional discrimination experienced by Dalit women and girls.

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  • The NCWL is calling for urgent action and is releasing recommendations to India's government on how to tackle gender-based violence and intersectional discrimination experienced by Dalit women and girls.
  • In interviews with the NCWL, Dalit women's rights activists discussed numerous challenges they are confronted with when advocating for justice in sexual violence crimes.
  • For the small proportion of sexual violence assaults that India's criminal court system does prosecute, conviction rates remain abysmally low.
  • The NCWL's recommendations to India's Central Government and State Governments outline steps duty-bearers should take to protect Dalit women and girls from sexual violence and provide justice and support to survivors.

Access Ready Speaks Out at Maryland Election Officials Conference

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Thursday, August 26, 2021
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The Board of Directors of Access Ready has deemed inaccessible information technology to be a clear, growing, and present danger to the civic, economic, and social welfare of people with disabilities.

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  • The Board of Directors of Access Ready has deemed inaccessible information technology to be a clear, growing, and present danger to the civic, economic, and social welfare of people with disabilities.
  • Our message is a simple one, registration, validation, and voting must be a continuum of private and independent accessibility.
  • Yes, under the law this does mean all election technology including pollbooks.
  • The assessment tool used was the axe DevTools browser extension, a single-page automated scan.

NCCI Releases Insights on This Year's Hot Topics and Trending Issues, New State Workers Compensation Laws, and Other Relevant Activity

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021
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NCCI tracked COVID-19 workers compensation presumption and compensability-related legislation in approximately 30 states, the District of Columbia, and at the federal level.

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  • NCCI tracked COVID-19 workers compensation presumption and compensability-related legislation in approximately 30 states, the District of Columbia, and at the federal level.
  • Other states considered establishing new workers compensation presumptions for COVID-19 for certain workers.
  • "These are important updates for system stakeholders, with insights on implications for workers, employers, insurers, and others in the workers compensation arena."
  • Founded in 1923, the mission of the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) is to foster a healthy workers compensation system.

New Understood and UnidosUS Study Confirms Lost School Year With 90% of U.S. Teachers and 61% of Parents Predicting Increased Challenges as Children Head Back to School

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021
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The studyfocused on understanding the perspectives, anticipated challenges, and preparedness of teachers, parents, and students as we head back to school .

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  • The studyfocused on understanding the perspectives, anticipated challenges, and preparedness of teachers, parents, and students as we head back to school .
  • 90% of U.S. teachers and 61% of parents predict increased challenges as children head back to school.
  • Over two-thirds (68%) of teachers and more than 60% of parents prefer and expect their children to return to school in person full-time.
  • UnidosUS, previously known as NCLR (National Council of La Raza), is the nation's largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization.

NCSBN Elects National Leadership and Considers New Business with its Members at its 2021 Annual Meeting

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021
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Chicago, Aug. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), www.ncsbn.org , met virtually Aug. 18-19, 2021, to consider pertinent association business with its members.

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  • Chicago, Aug. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), www.ncsbn.org , met virtually Aug. 18-19, 2021, to consider pertinent association business with its members.
  • Delegates demonstrated visionary leadership in the adoption of revised NCSBN Model Act and Rules and the Next Generation NCLEX test design.
  • There are three exam user members and 27 associate members that are either NRBs or empowered regulatory authorities from other countries or territories.
  • The statements and opinions expressed are those of NCSBN and not individual members.

Lotto.com Receives iCAP Certification, Recognizing Its Commitment to Responsible Online Lottery Play

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021
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Lotto.com is only the seventh organization in the nation to have achieved the iCAP certification.

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  • Lotto.com is only the seventh organization in the nation to have achieved the iCAP certification.
  • NCPG congratulates Lotto.com on obtaining the iCAP certification, something which few companies have been able to achieve, said NCPG Executive Director Keith Whyte.
  • The process of successfully reaching iCAP certification included a rigorous independent review and testing of the Lotto.com platform.
  • It is a testament to their organization and commitment to responsible use of its service and player protection.