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Domini Impact Investments' Worker Safety Shareholder Proposal Is Approved, Prompting Progress at Dollar General

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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Women-led impact investment firm, Domini Impact Investments, filed a shareholder proposal, along with co-filers Adrian Dominican Sisters, Portico Benefit Services, Presbyterian Church U.S.A., Trinity Health, and United Church Funds, calling on Dollar General to conduct a third-party audit on worker health and safety.

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  • Women-led impact investment firm, Domini Impact Investments, filed a shareholder proposal, along with co-filers Adrian Dominican Sisters, Portico Benefit Services, Presbyterian Church U.S.A., Trinity Health, and United Church Funds, calling on Dollar General to conduct a third-party audit on worker health and safety.
  • Dollar General has a track record of store safety violations and inadequate response from executives.
  • As a result, Domini joined stakeholders and workers this week at the company’s annual shareholder meeting to advocate for safer working conditions.
  • Director of Impact Research, Lionella Pezza: “The support from fellow shareholders of Dollar General on this critical issue is promising.

Stillman College Partners with Kaplan to Offer Students Free Comprehensive Prep for Graduate-Level Admissions Exams and Professional Certifications

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023
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"For underrepresented students, test prep is essential to secure a strong score and gain admission to a competitive graduate school program,” said Dr. Cynthia Warrick, president, Stillman College.

Key Points: 
  • "For underrepresented students, test prep is essential to secure a strong score and gain admission to a competitive graduate school program,” said Dr. Cynthia Warrick, president, Stillman College.
  • ”This partnership with Kaplan will support our efforts to make Stillman students even more successful."
  • Cleveland State University is also a partner and recently reported strong results for its students since signing on last year.
  • “Free test prep for these exams and certifications is a real game changer in Stillman students’ journeys to success.