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The Prosperity Agenda is now offering its family coaching training program at no cost to selected Mississippi human services organizations

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Friday, March 22, 2024

JACKSON, Miss., March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Prosperity Agenda is providing training scholarships for four employees at five human services and workforce development organizations across Mississippi. The scholarships, made possible through a grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation covers the cost of virtual training on the Family-Centered Coaching (FCC) framework through an Intensive Training Cohort. Organizations who are not eligible or not selected can also register for the cohort directly here.

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  • JACKSON, Miss., March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Prosperity Agenda is providing training scholarships for four employees at five human services and workforce development organizations across Mississippi.
  • Kellogg Foundation covers the cost of virtual training on the Family-Centered Coaching (FCC) framework through an Intensive Training Cohort.
  • FCC is a proven methodology that empowers staff in the field of human services to address the holistic needs of families.
  • Human services organizations interested in taking the training at no cost can learn more and apply on this link.

Ahma & Co Announces Launch of First Postnatal Retreat at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

Ahma & Co , a postnatal retreat providing holistic postpartum recovery and newborn care support for mothers in the crucial first weeks, today announced the opening of its first-ever retreat at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club in Dana Point, CA, set to welcome new mothers beginning March 15, 2024.

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  • Ahma & Co , a postnatal retreat providing holistic postpartum recovery and newborn care support for mothers in the crucial first weeks, today announced the opening of its first-ever retreat at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club in Dana Point, CA, set to welcome new mothers beginning March 15, 2024.
  • An exclusive offer for March bookings is available at $1,400 starting price per night to celebrate this monumental opening.
  • With a minimum stay of 3 nights, Ahma & Co welcomes mothers up to 6 weeks postpartum, with opportunity to coordinate continued care past the retreat stay.
  • Ahma & Co is more than a retreat; it’s a movement towards a future where every mother can access the care they need to thrive, in postpartum and beyond.

Puttshack Announces Appointments of Key Executive Positions

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

CHICAGO, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Puttshack, the world's first and only upscale tech-infused mini golf experience featuring craft cocktails, local beers, and globally inspired dishes, announces the appointment of Susan Burke as the company's first General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer and Rocio DeJesus as Head of People & Talent. They will both report directly to Puttshack CEO Joe Vrankin. These roles expand Puttshack's senior leadership team and position the company for continued success while providing legal oversight in future contract negotiations and the ability to react swiftly to resource needs in the new venues, as well as identify needs for additional corporate talent acquisition. Susan and Rocio will both sit in the Chicago headquarters.

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  • "I am incredibly excited to further strengthen our U.S. executive leadership team with the appointments of both Susan and Rocio."
  • "Susan's extensive legal experience better positions Puttshack and our partners as we enter a crucial phase of our growth strategy.
  • Her expertise will be critical as we quickly move to establish our brand in key markets," Vrankin continued.
  • Throughout her 20-year career, Rocio has served as a strategic business partner and has focused on developing and supporting key talent/people initiatives.

Innovative Pilot Program Seeks To Help Low-Wage Job Seekers Build Social Capital

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

COLUMBIA, Md., Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Under a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Social Capital Builders– a Black-owned social enterprise based in Columbia, Maryland – and the SkillUp Coalition are combining forces to advance economic mobility for adult job seekers across the United States.

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  • This innovative pilot seeks to help low-wage adult job seekers build much-needed social capital through training and coaching over 24 weeks.
  • These adults have job skills and a desire to work but lack social capital, critical relationships, and opportunities to form them.
  • Social Capital Builders is a social enterprise specializing in social capital education, analysis, and development.
  • Each participant in the Social Capital Builders pilot will receive four weeks of social capital literacy training and 15 weeks of social capital building coaching and support.

Social Capital Builders and Capital One to Launch Opportunity Connections Program

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

COLUMBIA, Md., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Social Capital Builders (SCB), a Black-owned social enterprise that provides social capital education and training to a range of organizations across the U.S., in partnership with Youth Action YouthBuild (YAYB), received funding from Capital One to launch a new pilot program called Opportunity Connections.

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  • Social Capital Builders (SCB), a Black-owned social enterprise that provides social capital education and training to a range of organizations across the U.S., in partnership with Youth Action YouthBuild (YAYB), received funding from Capital One to launch a new pilot program called Opportunity Connections.
  • COLUMBIA, Md., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Social Capital Builders (SCB), a Black-owned social enterprise that provides social capital education and training to a range of organizations across the U.S., in partnership with Youth Action YouthBuild (YAYB), received funding from Capital One to launch a new pilot program called Opportunity Connections.
  • Opportunity Connections participants will receive nine weeks of social capital literacy education, followed by 15 weeks of hourly social capital-building support.
  • About Social Capital Builders: Social Capital Builders, Inc. (SCB) is a Black-owned and operated social enterprise whose mission is to raise the social capital literacy and connections of 1 million youth and adults by 2025.

Planet Home Lending Opens Eastern Pennsylvania Branch

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

BETHLEHEM, Pa., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Planet Home Lending, a national mortgage lender and servicer, is opening a new branch office in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, as part of its continued expansion across the U.S.

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  • BETHLEHEM, Pa., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Planet Home Lending , a national mortgage lender and servicer, is opening a new branch office in Lehigh Valley , Pennsylvania, as part of its continued expansion across the U.S.
  • Planet Home Lending is equipped with the resources to help homebuyers and homeowners in this desirable market."
  • Through its Planet With a Purpose social responsibility platform, the company gives back to the planet, people, and local communities.
  • PFG is the parent of Planet Home Lending, LLC and Planet Management Group, LLC,which also does business under the name Planet Renovation Capital.

DeJesus Dental Group Dentist Receives State and National Recognition

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021

BRIDGEPORT, Conn., Sept. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Phillip DeJesus of DeJesus Dental Group has recently been honored with two major distinctions in the Field of Dentistry.

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  • BRIDGEPORT, Conn., Sept. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Phillip DeJesus of DeJesus Dental Group has recently been honored with two major distinctions in the Field of Dentistry.
  • Being chosen as a Best Dentist is an incredible honor, and one that Dr. DeJesus is proud to have achieved multiple times throughout his storied career.
  • The DeJesus Dental Group has provided excellent family dental care to Bridgeport, Shelton, and all of Fairfield County for more than 25 years.
  • Both of our local offices provide a full range of dental care treatments, including cosmetic procedures like dental veneers and teeth whitening, orthodontic care and restorative dentistry treatments like dental crowns and dental implants.

Maryland Innovation Center welcomes Social Capital Builders

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Monday, August 2, 2021

DeJesus Solutions' Social Capital Builders project works to advance the lifelong economic and social well-being of youth through social capital literacy, analysis and development.

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  • DeJesus Solutions' Social Capital Builders project works to advance the lifelong economic and social well-being of youth through social capital literacy, analysis and development.
  • DeJesus knows the pivotal role social capital plays in helping individuals connect to and excel in, careers and life.
  • With the help of the company's CTO, Adam Douglas, Social Capital Builders is ready to launch their Foundations in Social Capital Literacy curriculum and web-based application this fall.
  • Chuck Bubeck, the Executive Director of the Innovation Center stated, "We are excited to house this important project at MIC and look forward to supporting Social Capital Builders as they build momentum for youth to build economic and social wellbeing."