National Juneteenth Museum

Paycom and Its Employees Give Millions to Nonprofits in 2023

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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A portion of the donations came directly from employees and the rest from small grants and corporate-funded sponsorships in communities where Paycom employees live and work.

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  • A portion of the donations came directly from employees and the rest from small grants and corporate-funded sponsorships in communities where Paycom employees live and work.
  • Another way Paycom supports the community is by participating in fundraising campaigns like Burpees for Vets benefitting Courage Foundation.
  • During this weeklong event, Paycom donated $1 for every burpee completed by employees.
  • “Thanks to Paycom and its employees, we have been able to reinstate programs that were lost during COVID,” said Sid Ellington, executive director of Courage Foundation.

This Week in People & Culture News: 12 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, July 28, 2023
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NEW YORK, July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering different cultural groups stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • "Film and television can reach a diverse audience who may have not been exposed to the rich beauty of Indigenous cultures.
  • Our mission is to promote Native arts from every culture, this includes the culture of the silver screen," said Executive Director Jamie Schulze (Northern Cheyenne / Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate).
  • engages in insightful chats with caregivers, learning about each child's unique traits, and using this information to create personalized virtual pets.
  • Subject Matter Experts: Access ProfNet , a database of industry experts to connect with as sources or for quotes in your articles.

Bank of America Awards $1M Grant to National Juneteenth Museum

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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FORT WORTH, Texas, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Juneteenth Museum and Bank of America today announced a foundational gift to support the first-of-its-kind museum. Selected to be built in Fort Worth, the city is a hub for arts and culture institutions and celebration, and the city's history is closely tied to its identity today. Honoring Fort Worth's past by investing in its future, Bank of America is awarding a $1M grant for the development of the National Juneteenth Museum ecosystem.

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  • FORT WORTH, Texas, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Juneteenth Museum and Bank of America today announced a foundational gift to support the first-of-its-kind museum.
  • Honoring Fort Worth's past by investing in its future, Bank of America is awarding a $1M grant for the development of the National Juneteenth Museum ecosystem.
  • "The National Juneteenth Museum personifies many of the core values we uphold at Bank of America.
  • To learn more about the museum and construction updates, please visit the National Juneteenth Museum website .

Opal's Walk for Freedom Nationwide in Partnership with Heal America

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Sunday, April 16, 2023
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Fort Worth, TX, April 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Unity Unlimited, Inc. is excited to announce that Heal America will be the presenting sponsor for Opal's Walk for FreedomSM on Monday, June 19, 2023.

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  • Fort Worth, TX, April 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Unity Unlimited, Inc. is excited to announce that Heal America will be the presenting sponsor for Opal's Walk for FreedomSM on Monday, June 19, 2023.
  • The goal this year is to have every state in the USA host an Opal's Walk for FreedomSM to commemorate the second anniversary of Juneteenth holiday legislation.
  • Opal's Walk for FreedomSM was created by 96-year-old Social Impact Leader, Dr. Opal Lee, who has made it her mission to educate the masses on the significance of celebrating FREEDOM for everyone.
  • We invite everyone  to join us in this historic event to celebrate freedom and support Dr. Opal Lee's vision."