Homelessness

Episcopal Relief & Development Partners With Episcopal Community Services in Response to Flooding in San Diego

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Episcopal Relief & Development is partnering with Episcopal Community Services (ECS) in San Diego, California to provide emergency relief and recovery support to nine families affected by the heavy rains and damaging flooding in January.

Key Points: 
  • Partnering with Episcopal Community Services (ECS) to support families affected by heavy rains and damaging flooding.
  • NEW YORK, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Episcopal Relief & Development is partnering with Episcopal Community Services (ECS) in San Diego, California to provide emergency relief and recovery support to nine families affected by the heavy rains and damaging flooding in January.
  • The water overwhelmed the city's stormwater system, and emergency services needed to rescue hundreds of people from their homes in low-lying areas.
  • As communities nationwide confront the escalating challenges of climate-induced flooding, exacerbated by infrastructure vulnerabilities, Episcopal Relief & Development is at the forefront of providing support.

NATIONAL SLEEP FOUNDATION SAYS TEENS' SLEEP HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH STRONGLY LINKED

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- To kick off Sleep Awareness Week® 2024 (March 10-16), the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) released new findings from their annual Sleep in America® Poll. This year focused on exploring the important connection between sleep health and mental health in American teens. Results from this first-of-its-kind study in teens found that healthy sleep behaviors are closely linked to mental health in teens. In fact, nearly 80% of teens who earn a grade of 'B' or higher for practicing healthy sleep behaviors are also free of significant depressive symptoms.

Key Points: 
  • This year focused on exploring the important connection between sleep health and mental health in American teens.
  • Results from this first-of-its-kind study in teens found that healthy sleep behaviors are closely linked to mental health in teens.
  • Importantly, these results expand the base of knowledge about the connection between sleep health and mental health in the American public.
  • Also during Sleep Awareness Week 2024, NSF will be holding a Congressional Briefing entitled Sleep Health is Mental Health, on Wednesday, March 13.

The Inner Circle acknowledges Lars R. Newsome, MD as a Pinnacle Life Member

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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DELMAR, Calif., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Lars R. Newsome, MD is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Member for his contributions to the fields of Anesthesiology and Interventional Pain Management.

Key Points: 
  • DELMAR, Calif., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Lars R. Newsome, MD is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Member for his contributions to the fields of Anesthesiology and Interventional Pain Management.
  • The doctor is board certified in anesthesiology, pain management, critical care management, and transesophageal echocardiography.
  • Dr. Newsome is affiliated with the San Diego Spine and Orthopedic Center and works with Dr. Eric S. Korsh.
  • A pain management specialist is a doctor who specializes in pain medicine, focusing on the evaluation, treatment and prevention of pain.

Friendship Place to Host "Friendship Place Honors" to Recognize Community Advocates Fighting Homelessness in Washington, DC

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Friendship Place, the leading nonprofit dedicated to eradicating homelessness in the Washington, DC region, is set to host the prestigious Friendship Place Honors celebration on Wednesday, March 20 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library. This annual celebration serves as a platform to honor individuals and organizations tirelessly working towards the cause of ending homelessness.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Friendship Place , the leading nonprofit dedicated to eradicating homelessness in the Washington, DC region, is set to host the prestigious Friendship Place Honors celebration on Wednesday, March 20 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library.
  • This annual celebration serves as a platform to honor individuals and organizations tirelessly working towards the cause of ending homelessness.
  • "Friendship Place Honors not only celebrates the achievements of our honorees but also serves as a call to action for continued support in our mission to combat homelessness,'' says Friendship Place President & CEO Jean-Michel Giraud.
  • To learn more about the 2024 Friendship Place Honors, nominate individuals for next year's event, or support Friendship Place's vital work, please contact us via email at [email protected] or visit friendshipplace.org .

Populus Financial Group Supports Back on My Feet by Donating $100,000

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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This past year, Populus sponsored the Back on My Feet breakfast and morning fun run at Winfrey Point in Dallas allowing Populus employees and others the opportunity to run alongside the individuals who BoMF supports.

Key Points: 
  • This past year, Populus sponsored the Back on My Feet breakfast and morning fun run at Winfrey Point in Dallas allowing Populus employees and others the opportunity to run alongside the individuals who BoMF supports.
  • "Populus Financial Group has supported Back on My Feet since 2011, donating over $1.5 million to support our members on their path to employment and financial autonomy," said Katy Sherratt, CEO of Back on My Feet.
  • Back on My Feet has been a partner of Populus Financial Group for 13 years as part of Populus's corporate giving program, the ACE Community Fund.
  • For more information regarding ACE Cash Express and Populus Financial Group, go to https://www.populusfinancial.com .

Aura Cacia Announces Biennial Grants Uplifting Women and Girls in Crisis

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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NORWAY, Iowa, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aura Cacia, a leader in sustainably sourced essential and skin care oils, today announced three recipients of a cumulative $200,000 in grants from the Aura Cacia Positive Change Project to help empower and enrich the lives of women and girls in communities across the U.S.

Key Points: 
  • Since its inception in 2016, the Aura Cacia Positive Change Project has provided grants to organizations that help equip women and girls with the resources necessary to further their commitment to live more purposeful lives.
  • "According to the U.S. Census Bureau, women continue to experience higher poverty rates than men," says Somer Marshall, Director of Marketing at Aura Cacia.
  • "In times of crisis, women and girls in marginalized communities bear a heavy burden.
  • Each purchase of an Aura Cacia product supports organizations that help women transform their lives as part of the brand's Positive Change Project.

The 2023 TD Ready Challenge awarded $10 million in total to 10 Canadian and American organizations focused on addressing barriers to accessing affordable housing

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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"Boosting access to affordable housing helps strengthen communities and helps them prosper in a way that can lead to sustainable economic growth.

Key Points: 
  • "Boosting access to affordable housing helps strengthen communities and helps them prosper in a way that can lead to sustainable economic growth.
  • For 2023, there were 10 grants available under the TD Ready Challenge across North America.
  • Eligible Canadian-based organizations were able to apply for CDN$1 million and eligible US-based organizations were able to apply for USD$1 million.
  • To learn more about the 2023 TD Ready Challenge grant recipients and the TD Ready Challenge Grant program, visit www.td.com/readychallenge .

Complex Care Shelter in Anchorage, AK, supported by Weidner Apartment Homes, outperforms Alaska's average shelter graduation rate by 25.5%

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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Complex Care can assist up to 83 elderly or medically fragile adults experiencing homelessness find permanent housing through supportive services and case management.

Key Points: 
  • Complex Care can assist up to 83 elderly or medically fragile adults experiencing homelessness find permanent housing through supportive services and case management.
  • Furthermore, 94 of the 241 discharged guests transitioned into stable housing, and Complex Care outperformed Alaska's 2021 average successful shelter graduation rate by 25.5%.
  • Weidner's support for Complex Care began in 2019 after partnering with public and private entities to fund the purchase of the site's building.
  • These partnerships kickstarted Complex Care, and the following public investments have proven to sustain its success.

ASTHO Appoints Joseph Kanter, MD, MPH, as New Chief Executive Officer

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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ARLINGTON, Va., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) today announced that Joseph Kanter, MD, MPH, has been named as the organization's chief executive officer, effective April 8, 2024.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) today announced that Joseph Kanter, MD, MPH, has been named as the organization's chief executive officer, effective April 8, 2024.
  • Dr. Kanter, a board-certified emergency physician, brings a wealth of experience to ASTHO including prior public service as both a Louisiana state health officer and municipal health director.
  • Dr. Kanter joins ASTHO from the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) where he served as state health officer and medical director from January 2021 - February 2024.
  • ASTHO members, the chief health officials of these jurisdictions, are dedicated to formulating and influencing sound public health policy and to ensuring excellence in public health practice.

Funding from the State of Texas, City of Houston, Harris County Saves At-Risk Permanent Supportive Housing

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Temenos Community Development Corporation (CDC) in partnership with The NHP Foundation ("NHPF"), a national not-for-profit provider of affordable housing, announced the opening of Rasmus-Temenos, 95 Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) apartments at a Ribbon-Cutting ceremony today.

Key Points: 
  • Funding for this transformative project includes significant contributions from the City of Houston Housing and Community Development, with $12.5 million allocated, and $11 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for Disaster Recovery from Harris County.
  • These critical funds, approved by the Texas General Land Office (GLO), underscore the government's commitment to supporting initiatives that address homelessness and housing insecurity.
  • Temenos CDC, known for its mission-driven approach to affordable housing and supportive services, has played a pivotal role in championing this initiative.
  • Eva Thibaudeau, CEO of Temenos CDC, highlighted the cooperative nature of the project and thanked all funding partners for their support.