“This is the largest donation Civic Works has ever received, and I am incredibly grateful to MacKenzie Scott for aiding our mission of strengthening Baltimore’s neighborhoods through community service, education, and skills development,” said Founder and Executive Director of Civic Works Dana Stein. “I also want to thank all of our staff members who have helped us grow in ways we couldn’t have imagined over the last 30 years, leading us to serve more than 100,000 people in the Baltimore area. This donation will create new opportunities for our participants and communities, and will help us expand and improve for years to come so we can continue to make an extraordinary difference in the lives of Baltimore residents.”
Since the organization’s inception in 1993, Civic Works has transformed 286 vacant lots, placed more than 1,200 people in family-sustaining jobs, made energy efficiency upgrades in nearly 26,000 homes, rallied 56,000 volunteers, tutored over 58,000 students, worked with nearly 6,000 AmeriCorps members and distributed nearly 275,000 pounds of fresh produce to local communities.
About Civic Works Civic Works is Baltimore’s service corps and an AmeriCorps program. Its mission is to strengthen communities and promote equity for people of all ages through education, skills development, and community service. Civic Works AmeriCorps members tutor and mentor students, create community parks and gardens, help homeowners conserve energy, grow food for low-income residents, make homes safer for older adults, and recruit volunteers. Civic Works also trains Baltimore residents for employment in the healthcare, construction, and green job industries. For more information, please visit http://www.civicworks.com.
DUBLIN, Aug. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The “RNA Therapy Clinical Trials Market, Forecast to 2030” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global RNA therapy clinical trials market size is expected to reach USD 3.5 billion by 2030. The market is expected to grow at a…
SEATTLE, Aug. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Washington Poison Center (WAPC), Washington’s free medical service for questions and emergencies with medications, poisons, and drug overdoses, is pleased to announce the hiring of Justin Mauger, MA IE, BSW as its Eastern Washington Community…
TechBud.AI’s enterprise and functional copilots will tap into Thrio’s cutting-edge contact center technology enabling AI-powered advanced capabilities. The combined capabilities will help organizations improve customer service, reimagine customer experience and create an enterprise-wide impact.
“The growing alliance between IGT Solutions and Thrio is a testament to our shared commitment to providing clients with unmatched solutions in AI-driven innovation,” said Akhil Agarwal, Chief Operating Officer of IGT Solutions. He added, “Together, we will amplify TechBud.AI’s advanced suite of features, enabling businesses to deliver a superior customer experience like never before.”
Edwin Margulies, CEO of Thrio, said, ” IGT Solutions and Thrio will work together to ensure TechBud.AI integrates with existing enterprise systems, making implementation smooth and hassle-free for clients. Together, we will redefine the possibilities of generative AI and empower businesses to navigate the complexities of the digital landscape easily.”.
About IGT Solutions
IGT Solutions is a next-gen customer experience (CX) company, defining and delivering AI-led transformative experiences for the global and most innovative brands using digital technologies. With the combination of Digital and Human Intelligence, IGT becomes the preferred partner for managing end-to-end CX journeys across Travel and High Growth Tech industries.
Established in 1998, with a 100% focus on customer experience, IGT employs more than 25,000 customer experience and technology specialists providing services to 85 marquee customers globally. IGT’s global footprint consists of 30 delivery centers in China, Colombia, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Romania, South Africa, Spain, UAE, the US, and Vietnam.
About Thrio
Thrio is an AI-driven technology company specializing in transformative solutions for various industries. Their expertise lies in developing advanced artificial intelligence products, empowering businesses to harness the potential of data and turn it into actionable insights.
MINEOLA, N.Y., Aug. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Paul Byrne is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Platinum Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the fields of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Byrne pursued higher education at Cornell University,…
“People may not be aware of the dangerous levels of carcinogens, cyanide and other harmful toxins in the soot that settled in these structures,” said Robert Baba, CEO and owner of Environmental Consultants, LLC, with offices nationwide. “Just because you don’t smell smoke does not mean your business or home isn’t contaminated. Homes are not the only structures affected–schools, daycare centers, churches, shopping centers, hotels, multifamily, hospitals–all buildings exposed to the wind-driven smoke and ash are at risk.”
Strategic Response Partners, Inc. (SRP) provides expert services, including inspecting, cleaning and restoring damaged structures. Robert Baba and his team have examined fire-damaged properties following wildfires that have tested positive for dangerous levels of toxins and carcinogenic particulate matter hidden in places that many people never thought about.
Smoke is made up of particles, liquids and gaseous compounds that might not be visible to the naked eye. Wildfires produce tons of particulate matter per minute that seeps into structures–even with closed windows and doors. These toxic specks can be found settling in landscaping, running through rain gutters, buried in carpets and gathering on bookshelves. More shocking are burnt fire embers on the roof and ash in the attics, siding panels, indoor and outdoor insulation, ventilation systems, heating and air-conditioning units, attics, electronics, appliances, mattresses, pillows, couches and even clothing where harmful particulate matter is very commonly found.
“Every time a contaminated television, heater or refrigerator is running, or a bed is slept on, particulate matter is re-entrained into the air that we breathe,” stated Baba.
Health hazards from particulate matter exposure include aggravated asthma, respiratory symptoms, chronic bronchitis, decreased lung function (especially in children), lung cancer and premature deaths. This potentially deadly airborne substance enters the body and makes its way into the lungs, where it can do its worst damage. Particulate matter-related deaths are reported to be comparable to those caused by traffic accidents.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has guidelines in place for proper clean-up procedures, including pressure washing the outdoors, laundering items and completing a thorough cleaning of everything inside the building. Decontaminating an area that has been exposed to particulate matter may also include removing and replacing furniture, insulation, carpeting and filters. Additionally, the property needs to be professionally tended to by experts in demolition, waste removal and construction. Most importantly, it is imperative that the clean-up process takes place as soon as possible to avoid further contamination through winds, rain and other means of disturbing any particulate matter.
“People need to understand that they are facing potentially serious health problems and environmentally unsafe conditions if these smoke-damaged properties are not remedied promptly,” added Baba. “The first step is to have the property thoroughly tested and a smoke remediation protocol outlined. The next would be to hire a restoration contractor that is IICRC Certified in Smoke and Ash Remediation and follows the protocol of setting up proper containment with commercial air scrubbers as needed. The final step would be to have our firm come in and verify that the cleaning protocol was followed and no contaminants exist, so we can provide the property owner a proper clearance.”
For more on how Strategic Response Partners and Environmental Consultants can assist those affected by wildfires through the proper steps to ensure a complete and successful recovery, contact them at (888) 582-5848 or email [email protected].
About Strategic Response Partners
Strategic Response Partners is a company dedicated to helping organizations respond quickly, efficiently, and appropriately to rapidly changing disaster-related situations that may impact an organization’s employees, business operations, and facilities. The SRP Disaster Response Team is ready and well-equipped to help support its clients in preparing for all types of disasters worldwide. Whether it is before any disaster or immediately following, Strategic Response Partners is the most reliable source for getting back on the road to recovery in the shortest amount of time possible.
Wemade Connect initiates official service of new title “God of Idle: Merge Master” “God of Idle: Merge Master,” a mobile RPG for everyone with merge and idle system Wemade Connect commences various events to celebrate the official release of “God of Idle: Merge Master”
SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Korean mobile game company Wemade Connect (CEO: Ho Dae Lee) announced on the 18th the launch of the mobile game “God of Idle: Merge Master” (hereinafter referred to as “God of Idle”).
“God of Idle” is a mobile RPG that combines an idle system, where the character continues to advance even when the user is not accessing the game, with a merge system that upgrades items of the same grade to higher levels through merging. It offers gameplay that is accessible to all, in line with the motto “Mobile RPG for Everyone.” Especially, the “Mine” content opens, allowing users to automatically acquire equipment enhancement items once they reach level 10, aiding in their rapid growth.
The game design, composed of pixel graphics, along with archer skins and over 400 types of items, brings character appearance changes that heighten the excitement of the game. The game distinguishes itself with standout elements such as the “Dice Game,” “Boss Raid,” and “PVP,” while the strategic engagement of pets with three attributes enhances the essence of “God of Idle.”
To mark the launch, the game is hosting events, including the Dice Game score screenshot event and an attendance event. The mobile RPG “God of Idle” is available for free download on both Google Play and the App Store.
Artist Jennifer Tafoya (Santa Clara Pueblo) is awarded Best of Show at Santa Fe Indian Market’s 2023 Awards Luncheon in the Pottery Classification SANTA FE, N.M., Aug. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Santa Fe Indian Market is pleased to announce this year’s Best of Show, Best of Classification…
RWC used a spliced panel design to meet the 9 ft. by 9 ft. sizing. Innovative soft fixturing with fine tuning adjustment capability was used to meet tight tolerances in a cost-effective manner. A laser tracker was used to verify tolerances during manufacture.
“We are proud to be part of this program supporting NASA’s mission infrastructure and pushing forward space technology,” said Jeremy Senne, the head of RWC’s Space market segment. “When we can find ways to innovate our manufacturing process that ultimately save our customer time and money, it’s a win-win. We hope to recycle this process for similar large and tight tolerance structures to continue to push the envelope of what’s possible.”
Rock West Composites is an employee-owned enterprise that develops and manufactures composite products for multiple industries including aerospace, defense, space, radomes, commercial, industrial, medical, energy, and sporting goods. The company is also one of the largest Ecommerce suppliers off-the-shelf carbon fiber tubes, plates, materials, and accessories. Specializing in carbon fiber and RF-transparent composite materials, RWC offers custom products and off-the-shelf solutions that enable customer success by finding innovative solutions to complex problems across the product lifecycle, from concept to design, and prototype to final hardware production. Rock West Composites has facilities in San Diego, California; Salt Lake City, Utah; and Baja California, Mexico.
DUBLIN, Aug. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The “Alzheimer’s Disease – Market Insight, Epidemiology And Market Forecast – 2032” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. This report delivers an in-depth understanding of the Alzheimer’s disease historical and forecasted…
