Children's Scholarship Fund

Dallas Bright Futures Announces The Monty J. and Sarah Z. Bennett Dallas Scholarship for College-Bound DISD Seniors

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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DALLAS, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dallas Bright Futures proudly announces the launch of a new merit and adversity-based college scholarship program for eligible Dallas youth, The Monty J. and Sarah Z. Bennett Dallas Scholarship.

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  • DALLAS, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dallas Bright Futures proudly announces the launch of a new merit and adversity-based college scholarship program for eligible Dallas youth, The Monty J. and Sarah Z. Bennett Dallas Scholarship.
  • In its first year, the Monty J. and Sarah Z. Bennett Dallas Scholarship will offer approximately five college scholarships up to $5,000 each that can be used by scholarship awardees to cover tuition, books or living expenses.
  • "Education is the foundation for a brighter future," commented Monty J. Bennett and Sarah Z. Bennett.
  • Monty J. Bennett and Sarah Z. Bennett are lifelong advocates of civic engagement, advocating especially for children and educational equality.

MacroMinds Raises $430,000 to Support Student Education through its 2023 Investment Symposium

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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RYE, N.Y., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MacroMinds , a foundation launched to support student education, announced that its 2023 investment symposium has raised $430,000.

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  • RYE, N.Y., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MacroMinds , a foundation launched to support student education, announced that its 2023 investment symposium has raised $430,000.
  • The net proceeds support three beneficiaries, Invest in Girls, Futures and Options and the Children's Scholarship Fund.
  • "Our theme for the event was 'The Street Stands for Students'", said Dean Curnutt, the Founder of the MacroMinds Foundation.
  • "MacroMinds is committed to bringing the financial industry together for a day of collaboration and learning to support education.

Celebrating School Choice: Parents to Rally in Albany on Jan. 24

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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Families of schoolchildren across the state are preparing to spread those messages next week in Albany at an awareness-raising celebration of school choice at the New York State Capitol.

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  • Families of schoolchildren across the state are preparing to spread those messages next week in Albany at an awareness-raising celebration of school choice at the New York State Capitol.
  • The event will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, from 11:00 AM to 2:15 PM at the New York State Capitol (State Street and Washington Avenue in Albany).
  • Families will meet at the Million Dollar Staircase at 1:45 PM – 2:15 PM to rally in celebration of school choice.
  • "At this rally, we will celebrate how school choice can reduce inequality in education, and provide families with hope for an even brighter future for their children."

NEXT WEEK: New Hampshire Families Seek to Boost Awareness of K-12 Options During School Choice Week

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Monday, January 16, 2023
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CONCORD, N.H., Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Schools, organizations, and individuals are planning 88 celebrations of educational opportunity this month as traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, online learning options, private schools, and home educators highlight their unique choices.

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  • During School Choice Week 2023, parents can learn about school choice and attend local events as they consider their K-12 options for the next school year.
  • The Week is the best time of the year for families to consider their education options for the next school year.
  • "Supporting school choice and generating awareness about education options is particularly important this month," said Shelby Doyle, vice president of public awareness at the National School Choice Awareness Foundation.
  • The Week is a project of the nonpartisan, nonpolitical National School Choice Awareness Foundation.

Tulane University Family Who Suffered Tragic Loss to be Honored at Cotton Bowl on January 2nd

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Friday, December 30, 2022
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ARLINGTON, Texas, Dec. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In August of this year, the Wiener family suffered the most horrific loss that a family can experience. The loss of their own.

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  • ARLINGTON, Texas, Dec. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In August of this year, the Wiener family suffered the most horrific loss that a family can experience.
  • While on a family vacation in the Hamptons, N.Y., a tragic fire at a rental home took the lives of Lindsay Wiener, 19 and Jillian Wiener, 21.
  • The loss of the sisters was not only tragic for the family, but also for their community in Potomac, MD.
  • "We are especially grateful that the Tulane community will be together on Tuesday to remember our daughter on her birthday."

Maine State Golf Association Launches New Direction as Maine Golf

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Thursday, April 21, 2022
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CUMBERLAND, Maine, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Building on over 100 years as Maine's leading advocate for amateur golf, the Maine State Golf Association (MSGA) announced a new strategic direction, as the demand for golf and outdoor activities soars. After three years of market research and strategic planning, the MSGA has rebranded as Maine Golf, charting a new vision and mission for the organization. As part of the rebranding, Maine Golf has launched a new website at http://www.mainegolf.org and will operate a new family-oriented golf learning facility, Maine Golf Center Freeport.

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  • MSGA Introduces New Vision with Rebranding, New Website, and Maine Golf Center Freeport
    CUMBERLAND, Maine, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Building on over 100 years as Maine's leading advocate for amateur golf, the Maine State Golf Association (MSGA) announced a new strategic direction, as the demand for golf and outdoor activities soars.
  • As part of the rebranding, Maine Golf has launched a new website at http://www.mainegolf.org and will operate a new family-oriented golf learning facility, Maine Golf Center Freeport.
  • This new direction comes on the heels of the historic merger of Women's Maine State Golf Association (WMSGA) and Southern Maine Women's Golf Association (SMWGA) into the MSGA in 2018 and more recently the MSGA's merger with GolfMaine in 2021.
  • Founded in 1917 as the Maine State Golf Association, Maine Golf is comprised of 120 member clubs and 16,000 golfers from across all 16 Maine counties.

IAC Appoints Christopher Halpin as Chief Financial Officer

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Wednesday, January 5, 2022
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NEW YORK, Jan. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IAC (NASDAQ: IAC ) today announced the appointment ofChristopher (Chris) Halpin as Chief Financial Officer, effective January 26, 2022.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IAC (NASDAQ: IAC ) today announced the appointment ofChristopher (Chris) Halpin as Chief Financial Officer, effective January 26, 2022.
  • As CFO of IAC, Mr. Halpin will report to IAC Chief Executive Officer Joey Levin and oversee all corporate finance, accounting, M&A, investor relations and administration functions.
  • "Chris comes to IAC from a world-class brand, with a deep understanding of how digital is reshaping consumer behavior," said Joey Levin, CEO of IAC.
  • Chris Halpin currently serves as Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy &Growth Officer of the NFL.

New Hampshire's Children's Scholarship Fund Selects ClassWallet to Provide Digital Wallet Technology for Statewide Education Freedom Accounts

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Monday, September 13, 2021
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MIAMI and CONCORD, N.H., Sept. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Children's Scholarship Fund , which administers the education tax credit scholarships for New Hampshire students including low- and moderate-income families has selected ClassWallet to process payments and provide the digital wallet and payment platform for the state's Education Freedom Account (EFA) program.

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  • MIAMI and CONCORD, N.H., Sept. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Children's Scholarship Fund , which administers the education tax credit scholarships for New Hampshire students including low- and moderate-income families has selected ClassWallet to process payments and provide the digital wallet and payment platform for the state's Education Freedom Account (EFA) program.
  • New Hampshire's EFAs, similar to other states' Education Savings Accounts (ESA), are grant funds from the state deposited by the scholarship organization into a digital wallet account that is controlled by a child's parent and monitored by the scholarship fund.
  • ClassWallet will deploy its FamilyWallet digital wallet and platform technology to process payments from the EFA on behalf of the Children's Scholarship Fund, the authorized administrator of the program for the 2021-22 school year.
  • Our experience in administering grant and funding programs in half a dozen states will benefit the New Hampshire program."