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New coalition calls on UN to recognise natural materials ahead of INC-3

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A global coalition of packaging companies is calling on UN Treaty makers to recognise natural polymer materials as a key tool in the fight against plastic. Officially launched today, the Natural Polymers Group is a new industry voice committed to scaling natural polymer solutions to reduce plastic pollution globally. These innovative materials, created by companies Notpla, Loliware, Traceless, Xampla, MarinaText, Zerocircle and PlantSea, offer a regenerative, circular solution to tackle plastic waste and pollution.

SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — A global coalition of packaging companies is calling on UN Treaty makers to recognise natural polymer materials as a key tool in the fight against plastic.

Officially launched today, the Natural Polymers Group is a new industry voice committed to scaling natural polymer solutions to reduce plastic pollution globally.

The group, representing seven innovators (across the US, Europe and India), has been founded to establish nature-based materials, such as plants and seaweeds, as a viable and mainstream means of replacing plastic.

These innovative materials, created by companies Notpla, Loliware, Traceless, Xampla, MarinaText, Zerocircle and PlantSea, offer a regenerative, circular solution to tackle plastic waste and pollution.

The third session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee will kick off in Nairobi next week, as representatives come together to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment.

“We have come together to demonstrate the enormous potential for naturally sourced materials to transform industries reliant on conventional and single-use plastics,” said Pierre Paslier, cofounder of Notpla. “Our group will be the voice of this emerging industry and accelerate the adoption of natural polymers across many sectors and applications.”

Alexandra French, CEO of Xampla said: “We are proud to launch the Natural Polymers Group to speak with one voice about the potential of natural materials to eliminate plastic. Our Morro materials are a viable and market ready solution that can do things plastics never could. We urge those who are drafting the Treaty to recognise natural polymers as an essential part of a plastic free future.”

The group has set out three policy endorsements ahead of INC-3. This includes the call for a global and clear definition for plastic and non-plastic substitutes and an expanded criteria for circularity, that recognises natural polymer’s end of life benefits.

It also pushes for ambitious policies and incentives to phase out unnecessary plastics such as extended producer responsibility systems, taxes and levies.

These measures will help scale the production and use of safe, sustainable natural polymer solutions made from abundant renewable resources.

“The global treaty underway now is a pivotal chance to coordinate ambitious action to address the plastic crisis. We urge policymakers to leverage this opportunity to support natural solutions as the key solution to avoid plastic waste and pollution altogether, rather than relying solely on recycling or reuse of plastic,” added Pierre Paslier.

The Natural Polymers Group represents an important step in harnessing nature’s solutions to transition to a circular economy free of plastic pollution.

“It’s now more critical than ever that the natural polymers industry unites to solve the most pressing challenges of our time: plastic pollution and climate change. LOLIWARE’s fully commercialised seaweed resins platform ensures sustainability at scale, compliance with new legislation, new customer demands, and new waste requirements,” said Sea Briganti, CEO of LOLIWARE.

The coalition invites other innovators, businesses, researchers and NGOs to join its mission.

Learn more at https://naturalpolymersgroup.com/

About Loliware (www.loliware.com)

Loliware is an award-winning materials science company replacing single-use plastics with seaweed-based materials that are Designed to Disappear™. As the first company worldwide to scale seaweed as a high-performance, cost-effective replacement to fossil fuel-based plastics, Loliware’s SEA Technology, is a new category of sustainable resins that can be processed on existing plastics equipment into limitless home-compostable, circular products that regenerate the earth. Loliware’s partners include resin distributors, global manufacturers, and major brands worldwide, including Montachem, Sinclair & Rush, José Andrés Group and 1Hotels.

Media Contact

LOLIWARE Press Team, LOLIWARE, 1 347-609-4990, [email protected], www.loliware.com

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Newark, N.J.’s Affordable Connectivity Program Connects 31,000+ Households to High-Speed Internet, Saving Residents $1 Million Monthly

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“The city of Newark is pursuing a series of initiatives to support broadband access and adoption – enabling residents to work from home, complete schoolwork and online courses, attend telehealth appointments and more,” said Marcus Randolph, president and CEO, Invest Newark. “Promoting the adoption of ACP is the first part of that work.”

About half of Newark’s 110,000 households are eligible for the ACP program. With outreach underway, nearly 30 percent of the city is enrolled, with 10,000 households added in 2023 alone.

“Invest Newark and the Newark Alliance are laser focused on closing the digital divide in Newark and ensuring that all residents have access to affordable high-speed Internet,” said Aaron Meyerson, Newark’s chief innovation economy officer and director of broadband. “Though the ACP program is the most immediate plan to connect residents, we will be rolling out additional programs soon, including connecting public housing buildings and rolling out free Wi-Fi downtown.”

“There is a huge information gap in Newark; many people here don’t have high-speed Internet access at home because of the cost,” said Andrea McLean, ACP outreach ambassador for Invest Newark. “When I tell people living in homeless shelters and those receiving NJ SNAP benefits that they qualify for free Internet service, they are really excited as it’s a huge opportunity to get connected.”

Earlier this year, Invest Newark received a grant of $400,000 from the Federal Communications Commission to promote participation in the ACP. One of just four recipients in the state, Invest Newark’s initial goal was to increase adoption from 36 percent of eligible households to over 50 percent. Households are eligible for the program based on their household income or if they qualify for federal programs such as Medicaid or food stamps.

“Our new goal is to have 70 percent of the eligible households sign up for the program by June 2024, and we are likely to surpass that,” continued McLean.

“A quality Internet connection is not a luxury; it’s a necessity that unlocks opportunities in jobs, schooling, healthcare, and more,” said U.S. Senator Cory Booker. “This milestone is testament to the hard work of Mayor Baraka’s administration, Invest Newark, Newark Alliance, and many others to increase access and expand opportunity in Newark. I’m committed to continue working with them as I fight in Congress to extend funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program, a vital investment in working families in Newark and across America.”

“For a long time, closing the digital divide focused on one part of the equation – the lack of physical infrastructure to get online. But we know that for many people, even when there was technically access, the cost to get online was too high. Thanks to investments from Congress, we have new tools to tackle both challenges, including the Affordable Connectivity Program that is helping struggling families to get or stay online to pay for this modern-day necessity,” said Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel.

“A big part of our success in so many aspects of life in Newark is our commitment to connecting with each other – and the Internet is such an important way to do that,” said Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka. “We’re grateful for the Affordable Connectivity Program that supports our citywide, multi-phase approach to promoting residents’ fast, affordable access to this critical resource for work, school, community engagement, telehealth and so many other activities that unite us as Newarkers.”

“The Newark Alliance has been working to advance equitable economic growth in Newark for 25 years,” said Evan Weiss, CEO of the Newark Alliance. “However, the pandemic laid bare what many of us already knew: access to high quality broadband is inseparable from meeting our broader mission. Our work advancing the ACP is a key part of that initiative and we look forward to doubling down on this effort in 2024.”

To learn more and sign up for the Affordable Connectivity Program, click here, visit any Newark Public Library on Mondays from 10am to 1pm or go to City Hall (Room 209 or 315) on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday (1-3 p.m.) or Friday (9-12 p.m.) To check if you qualify or identify which Internet providers offer the benefit near you, visit getinternet.gov.

ABOUT INVEST NEWARK
Invest Newark, the city’s Economic Development Corporation, propels economic growth by championing small businesses, improving internet access, and facilitating real estate development. These endeavors lead to job creation and wealth generation, enhancing the overall welfare of Newark’s residents. Distinguished by our unwavering dedication to equity and sustainability, Invest Newark stands apart as a forward-thinking development agency. Stay up to date on Invest Newark’s latest news by following us on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn, or visit us at InvestNewark.org.

ABOUT NEWARK ALLIANCE
The Newark Alliance, through the combined strength and collaboration of its Members, drives inclusive economic growth for all of Newark, New Jersey. Our Members comprise Newark’s premier businesses, anchor institutions, and community partners, including Fortune 100 & 500 companies and several of the country’s top universities, developers, hospitals, and arts institutions. United by a shared vision, the Alliance and its Members work collaboratively to cement Newark’s status as one of America’s most diverse, prosperous, exciting, and equitable cities. Visit us at newark-alliance.org.

Media Contact

Grace Sanford, Violet PR, 201.290.3543, [email protected], https://www.violetpr.com/

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CardioVascular Coalition Calls for Immediate Congressional Action to Prevent Further Clinical Labor Cuts

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The CardioVascular Coalition (CVC) strongly supports the Providing Relief and Stability for Medicare Patients Act of 2023 (H.R. 3674), introduced by Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12), Rep. Tony Cardenas (D-CA-29), Rep. Greg Murphy, MD (R-NC-3), and Rep. Danny Davis (IL-D-7). This bipartisan legislation will prevent ongoing cuts to office-based specialists for the next two years. By doing so, it helps stop major disruptions for patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) and coronary artery disease (CAD).

Amidst a barrage of reductions in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) over recent years, with decreases surpassing 20% stemming from the 2022 Physician Fee Schedule and clinical labor policy, these ongoing cuts will exacerbate the financial strain on healthcare providers during a period of unparalleled economic instability.

If the cuts are left unaddressed, the end result will be providers closing their doors, therefore depriving peripheral artery disease patients of care in the outpatient settings they prefer. The CVC believes that the cuts will worsen health equity problems and accelerate the consolidation trend across the United States.

“The CVC is gravely concerned how these ongoing cuts would increase instability and further limit patient access to revascularization services that are critical for patients and reduce costs,” said vascular & interventional radiology specialist Jerry Niedzwiecki, MD. “We are asking for Congress to step in and stop these cuts from harming patients and forcing providers to close their doors. H.R. 3674 is a bipartisan solution that can pass before the end of the year, but Congress must make this a priority.”

Dr. Niedzwiecki continued, “To address the issues of patient access and systemic health inequity in our country, Congress must pass the Providing Relief and Stability for Medicare Patients Act of 2023 (H.R. 3674). Further, CMS must work closely with Congress to fundamentally reform the Physician Fee Schedule so that any future unjustified cuts to specialty provider services can be avoided.”

Media Contact

Grant Herring, CardioVascular Coalition (CVC), 2022802554, [email protected], https://www.cardiovascularcoalition.com/

SOURCE CardioVascular Coalition (CVC)

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Inflatable Film receives first ever Fiscal Sponsorship for “Uncle Bully’s Surf Skool” from the Hawai’i International Film Festival (HIFF) to support local filmmakers

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Inflatable Film, Maui-based impact film production company, signed the first Fiscal Sponsorship agreement offered by the Hawai’i International Film Festival, a Hawai’i based 501c3 non-profit organization. Fiscal sponsorships are a critical catalyst for filmmakers to secure funding to produce documentaries, like Uncle Bully’s Surf Skool, which was one of the Opening Night films at HIFF43 Fall festival.

MAUI, Hawaii, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Inflatable Film, Maui-based impact film production company, signed the first Fiscal Sponsorship agreement offered by the Hawai’i International Film Festival, a Hawai’i based 501c3 non-profit organization. Fiscal sponsorships are a critical catalyst for filmmakers to secure funding to produce documentaries, like Uncle Bully’s Surf Skool, which was one of the Opening Night films at HIFF43 Fall festival.

Fiscal sponsorships are an invaluable tool for filmmakers to be able to produce local stories and share impactful content with broad distribution. “Uncle Bully Surf Skool”, from Inflatable Film, about local surf instructor Bull Kotter and his mentorship of the underserved youth during the pandemic, is one of the last stories filmed in Lahaina before the August 8, 2023 fires. Leah Warshawski, Producer/Director and Todd Soliday, Director/Editor considered the film finished and ready to submit for festivals in early June. After the fires destroyed Bully’s home and business, left several of the film’s crew homeless, and threatened many of the encampments where the children in the film lived, Leah and Todd picked up their cameras once again.

“It is an honor to be HIFF’s first fiscal sponsorship partner, which enables donors and sponsors to make tax deductible contributions. It’s often the only way we can tell unique and life-changing stories about people making a difference in their communities. After the fires on Maui, HIFF was the first, and only, film festival to ask how they could help. Now we’ll be able to contribute to the local film economy for a long time to come.” Leah Warshawski, Inflatable Film Co-Owner, and Producer.

The demand for short films and documentaries is on the rise, increasing by 142% in 3 years, according to Axios and Parrot Analytics. HIFF sees the significant opportunities for the industry and is launching its fiscal sponsorship initiative in conjunction with the HIFF43 Fall festival to support the local filmmaking community across Hawai’i to help them build their businesses and craft at home, by helping them securing funding through donations versus having to take work off-island.

“HIFF’s Fiscal Sponsorship initiative is an important step for our organization to support our filmmaking community in Hawai’i, and a cornerstone of our purpose as a creative pipeline in the Pacific and further promoting the development of careers in the arts,” said Beckie Stocchetti, executive director of Hawai’i International Film Festival. “Inflatable Film and Uncle Bully’s Surf Skool were selected because of their reputation as award-winning filmmakers who are committed to showcasing the stories of the community in Maui and across the islands.

“Inflatable Film is currently seeking donors to help them cover the costs of filming new footage, paying their local Maui crew, and post-production / finishing costs. The newly completed film now includes never-before seen footage of the devastation of Lahaina after the fires and the ongoing recovery through surfing for local children and families in the weeks that have followed. Their initial goal is to raise $100,000.00 for these expenses and help them begin a nationwide impact screening tour to shed light on the continued plight of the Lahaina community and showcase the impact of mentors inspiring children to see their potential.

About Inflatable Film

Inflatable Film is an award-winning impact film and video production company with over 50 years of combined experience in the film and video industry, based in Maui and Sun Valley, Idaho. They specialize in unique and intimate storytelling around the globe, having filmed in 30+ countries for broadcasters, non-profits, corporations, and brand content. Their films have won numerous awards, screened at more than 75 festivals, including “Finding Hillywood” and “Big Sonia” which played at the White House and is currently streaming on a variety of networks including Netflix, Amazon Prime, and PBS.

UNCLE BULLY’S SURF SKOOL at HIFF43

HIFF Opening Night – Maui Premier

HIFF critics review

Winner: HIFF43 Audience Award presented by Hawaii News Now

PRESS CONTACTS

Jennifer Cobb Moynihan

[email protected]

SOCIAL MEDIA

Instagram: @inflatablefilm

FISCAL SPONSOR DONATIONS

https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=9ZU6NQTQK9J3A

About Hawai’i International Film Festival presented by Halekulani (HIFF)

Established in 1981, the Hawai’i International Film Festival is a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of cultural exchange and media in the Pacific Rim. HIFF is a premier international film event that has won the praise of international filmmakers, scholars, educators, governments, programmers and film industry leaders across the globe. HIFF’s programming has two particular mandates: to be a festival of record for emerging films from Asia, the Pacific, and North America and to present the top festival films from around the world, annually screening films from over 45 countries. HIFF’s Industry and Education programs present free content and panels in the fields of film, music, virtual reality, and new media entertainment. These transmedia programs reflect HIFF’s commitment to exhibiting innovative creative content coming from the Asia Pacific Rim and commitment to establish a pipeline of creative industry talent in Hawai’i. HIFF is an Academy Award®-qualifying Festival in both its Best International Short Film and Best Made-In-Hawaii Short FIlm award categories. For more information, visit www.HIFF.org

HIFF’s key presenting sponsor is Halekulani. Major sponsors are: Consolidated Theaters, Hawai’i Tourism Authority, Hawai’i Visitors and Convention Bureau, Hawaiian Airlines, and Middle Management.

PRESS CONTACTS

Under My Umbrella, Inc.

PŃlani Mo’okini

[email protected]

SOCIAL MEDIA

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HIFFHAWAII

X: @HIFF

Instagram: @HIFFHawaii

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National Non-Profit, Founders First CDC, Announces Veteran Small Business Owners Recipients of 2023 Stephen L. Tadlock “Vetprenuers” Grant

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Founders First CDC Awarded $25,000 to Veteran-Owned Small Business Owners Across The Country

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Founders First CDC (Founders First), a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that empowers expansion in diverse founder-led, revenue-generating businesses, is pleased to announce the Veteran business recipients of its 2023 Stephen L. Tadlock Fund – a grant program to support U.S. veteran small business owners. The recipients had to meet specific qualifications to receive their grants, including: the company’s founder must be a U.S. military veteran, have an active U.S.-based business, and employ between 2 and 50 employees.

“We’ve established the Stephen L. Tadlock Fund for Veteran Business Owners in honor of my brother, Stephen L. Tadlock, a U.S. Navy Veteran. This $25,000 fund is a testament to our support for the vital contributions of Veteran entrepreneurs within the small business community. Having served our country through the military, their commitment inspires us. We’re fully committed to their success and hope this micro-grant can have a lasting impact on our economy.” says Kim Folsom, Founder and CEO of Founders First.

The purpose of the grant is to provide micro-investments to veterans who own and operate small businesses. The $25,000 grant has been awarded to 25 veteran recipients who received $1,000 each, which will help aid in their employer-based small businesses.

Since launching, Founders First CDC has awarded more than $1,000,000 to minority and underserved business owners throughout the United States with a focus on Texas, Chicago, Southern California, Twin Cities, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

“Programs like Founders First CDC are the beacons of hope we wish every Veteran business owner could discover. This program is not just providing essential funding to aspiring business owners but leveling the playing field for diverse-led businesses through their non-profit business accelerator programs. We proudly stand as partners, and today, we extend our warmest congratulations to the 25 veteran grant fund recipients. Let each of their journeys inspire and motivate us all to reach new heights of success.” Traci Cole, Director of Southern California Veterans Business Outreach Center.

Congratulations to the 25 recipients of the 2023 Stephen L. Tadlock fund:

  1. Quay Eady Consulting LLC
  2. Tutor Doctor Ponte Vedra Beach
  3. Outright Fitness LLC
  4. Blissful Life Consulting LLC
  5. MFH Group
  6. Go Digital Hero LLC
  7. A simple Organizing & Moving Company, LLC.
  8. Spark Movement Academy
  9. The Brand Amplifiers LLC
  10. Harvesting Hands Homestead LLC
  11. Connection Point Services, LLC
  12. Let’s Chow
  13. Snakebyte Media
  14. Dolo Finance
  15. Brotallion
  16. AgTechLogic
  17. Family First solution cdc
  18. Poprouser Inc.
  19. House of Huebris
  20. HDO Health
  21. Sponsor Match
  22. Harden Enterprise Services LLC
  23. Waiea Water Distributors LLC
  24. Stampley Technology & Management, LLC
  25. Aribaro Company

The judging committee for the Stephen L. Tadlock Grant includes a panel of distinguished veterans, representing multiple branches of service.

“As a finalist for the 2022 Stephen L. Tadlock Veteran grant, the funds enabled us to acquire essential equipment for our business. We are appreciative of all the assistance Founders First CDC provides to the Veteran business community, as it has assisted us in finding new ways to grow our business through our year-over-year growth” says Quinton McNair, Founder of StruggleBeard Bakery, U.S. Army.

According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau’s survey of small business owners, there are more than 2.5 million Veteran majority-owned businesses in the U.S. that employ more than 5 million individuals. As a result, these businesses generate a revenue of more than $1.14 trillion, and account for an annual payroll of $195 billion.

Founders First programs guide business owners through the process of achieving accelerated growth through curriculum, hands-on assignments, and expert coaching. To learn more about Founders First programs and grant qualifications, visit www.foundersfirstcdc.org.

About Founders First CDC

Founders First CDC is a non-profit 501c3 that was founded in 2015 and has received significant support from the regional community reinvestment banks to empower diverse founder-led, revenue-generating small businesses through three primary programs: (1) Founders Challenge; (2) Founders Bootcamp; and (3) Founders FastPath. By building recurring revenues, tech-enablement, and essential solution focus, Founders First serves as a catalyst for positive change to entrepreneurs of color and female founders to become leading employers in their communities. Learn more at www.foundersfirstcdc.org.

Media Contact

Janine Drake, Founders First CDC, 1 (858) 206-8542, [email protected], https://foundersfirstcdc.org/

SOURCE Founders First CDC

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Baltimore City Public Schools Pledges $1 Million to Support Educators Across the District

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“Baltimore City Public Schools is directly supporting their teachers by funding supplies that will help both educators and their students succeed in the classroom,” said Alix Guerrier, CEO Of DonorsChoose. “Baltimore City Public Schools recognizes the passion, creativity, and frontline wisdom their teachers have, and City Schools is showing this trust by uplifting the DonorsChoose projects their educators create on behalf of their students.”

Since DonorsChoose was founded in 2000, more than 4,000 City Schools teachers have received $9 million for projects that help them go above and beyond in the classroom. The new collaboration between City Schools and DonorsChoose will further the support for Baltimore educators.

ABOUT BALTIMORE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Serving approximately 76,000 students, Baltimore City Public Schools is committed to providing a world-class education through the Blueprint for Success, which addresses the critical areas of student wholeness, literacy, and staff leadership. The goal of City Schools is to create learning communities where our students will learn, grow, and graduate from our high schools college and career ready, and equipped to succeed wherever their life may take them.

ABOUT DONORSCHOOSE
DonorsChoose is the leading way to give to public schools. Since 2000, 5.9 million people and partners have contributed $1.5 billion to support over 2 million teacher requests for learning resources and experiences. As the most trusted crowdfunding platform for teachers, donors, and district administrators alike, DonorsChoose vets each request, ships the funded resources directly to the teacher, and provides thank yous and reporting to donors and school leaders. Charity Navigator and GuideStar have awarded DonorsChoose, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, their highest ratings for transparency and accountability. For more information, visit donorschoose.org.

Media Contact

Juan Brizuela, DonorsChoose, (212) 239-3615, [email protected], https://donorschoose.org

SOURCE DonorsChoose

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Signers National Adds Three Nonprofit Retail Insurance Agencies

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Organization grows commercial real estate and religious insurance expertise

NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Signers National, a group of premier insurance companies dedicated to servicing key client segments across the United States, today announced the acquisition of three retail insurance agencies, Carriage Trade Insurance Agency, The Sanctuary Insurance Agency, Inc. and Robert O. Hampton Inc. These new additions to the Signers team will operate under member companies Lamb Insurance Services and Commercial Real Estate Insurance Services (CREIS).

Carriage Trade is a retail agency based in Long Island focused primarily on niche-oriented commercial insurance, including religious and nonprofit organizations. The firm is owned by Mike Jakob and Annie DeJohn, who will continue to lead operations under the Signers umbrella. The Carriage Trade staff will transition to Signers as well in the deal.

“We are thrilled at the opportunity to work with the Signers team and expand our outreach to a wide range of new nonprofit clients in the religious space and beyond,” said Jakob, senior client executive. “Our team looks forward to branching out and providing critical services and coverage to the nonprofit clients Signers supports across the country.”

Robert O. Hampton Inc. and The Sanctuary Agency are both operated by Bob Hampton and Neil Burdge. The Sanctuary Agency offers coverage protecting religious organizations and Robert O. Hampton Inc. provides additional coverage and expertise for commercial real estate businesses.

“Signers National is a leader in the spaces we work in and we look forward to joining their team and better reaching and supporting religious organizations and commercial real estate operations with the coverage and expertise they need to thrive in today’s business environment,” said Hampton, managing client executive.

Signers has made several major acquisitions in the past few months and continues to expand its service offerings in niche markets. “These acquisitions are in line with our growth strategy for the future,” said Josh Lamberg, CEO of Signers. “Our new partnerships and the impressive teams these agencies bring solidify the Signers National’s position as a leader with unparalleled expertise and experience in religious, nonprofit commercial real estate insurance and more.”

For more information regarding Signers and their member companies, please visit https://signat.com/ or contact Paul Czerniak, Director, Strategic Mergers & Acquisitions, at [email protected] or 732-944-0521.

About Signers National
Signers National is a group of premier insurance companies dedicated to servicing key client segments across the United States. As the parent company of three leading insurance providers, Signers leverages deep expertise in their niche markets, providing added value across the entire insurance ecosystem. Signers has made several acquisitions in the past year and continues to work under an aggressive growth strategy. For more information, please visit https://signat.com/.

Media Contact

Hari Rajagopalan, Signers National, (610) 559-7585, [email protected], https://signat.com/

SOURCE Signers National

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BIVF Foundation Empowers Parenthood Aspirations with 2023 Family Building and Fertility Grants

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Individuals and couples are encouraged to visit www.bivffoundation.org to learn more about the organization’s mission and the criteria for grant eligibility.

Applications for the initial round of grants are due by December 31, 2023

Driven by a highly qualified board of medical directors and fueled by generous contributions from individuals who share their vision, the BIVF Foundation has established three distinct grant programs to provide essential support to a wide spectrum of individuals and couples:

IVF Cycle Grants: These grants offer a lifeline to individuals without fertility insurance coverage, covering the entire cost of an IVF cycle at any SART-accredited center in MA, ME, NH, and RI.

Oncofertility Grants: Designed for individuals recently diagnosed with cancer, these grants cover the expenses related to an egg freezing cycle, enabling them to preserve their fertility before beginning cancer treatment.

Financial Assistance Grants: Providing cash support of up to $10,000, these grants can be used to cover out-of-pocket expenses associated with donor eggs or sperm, adoption, medications, and more, making family building more attainable for those in need.

David Stern, Chairman of the BIVF Foundation, stated, “For many individuals in New England, building a family through assisted reproductive technology, such as IVF, egg donation, and adoption, presents a significant financial challenge. The BIVF Foundation’s mission is to alleviate the financial burden associated with reproductive care for those who require it.”

Beyond its grants, the BIVF Foundation is unwavering in its commitment to fostering a compassionate community, supporting those facing challenges, and raising awareness about fertility issues. Rooted in New England, the BIVF Foundation is deeply dedicated to extending a helping hand to those confronting the emotional and financial obstacles of fertility treatment and family-building. It firmly believes that every individual and couple should have the opportunity to experience the joys of parenthood, irrespective of their financial circumstances.

The BIVF Foundation understands the myriad of situations in which individuals and couples may require assisted reproductive technology to fulfill their family-building dreams. Unfortunately, this crucial need often goes unmet due to insufficient insurance coverage, leaving families saddled with overwhelming financial burdens. The BIVF Foundation was established to bridge this gap, providing support to those traditionally excluded from family-building discussions due to a lack of insurance resources.

The foundation’s commitment is unwavering, recognizing the importance of assisting individuals and couples, including same-sex couples, single parents by choice, those diagnosed with infertility without fertility insurance benefits, and people with cancer who urgently need to preserve their future fertility.

In 2023 and beyond, the BIVF Foundation is poised to make an enduring impact on the lives of many, offering a message of hope and unity to those who have faced the heart-wrenching challenges of infertility. Through their Family Building Grants, they reaffirm the belief that parenthood is an achievable dream.

For more information about the BIVF Foundation and its programs, please visit www.bivffoundation.org.

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Media Contact

Theo LoPreste, BIVF Foundation, 1 (781) 850-5367, [email protected], https://www.bivffoundation.org/

SOURCE BIVF Foundation



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The Unwoke Market Can Now Quench Their Thirst While Also Enjoying Satire Courtesy of New Woke Tears™ Water

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Woke Tears Water thinks everyone has the right to believe what they want, and they have the right to say why it is dumb. As a spin on the now commonly known company DEI statements – that recently became almost mandatory – Woke Tears Water has a “DIE” statement for its brand, which in brief states:

  • Diversity: We are committed to ridiculing a diverse range of opinions held by diverse groups of people. Diversity is our strength and their weakness.
  • Inclusivity: We are committed to providing our customers with the most inclusive beverage on the planet: people of all colors drink it, animals drink it, even plants drink it.
  • Equity: We are committed to promoting its true meaning – the money value of a property or of an interest in a property in excess of claims or liens against it.

“We aren’t the first anti-woke bottled water brand, we’re just the funnier one – it’s a Coke and Pepsi situation with room for all in the marketplace,” said Kyle Taran, CEO & Founder. “We live in a world where a new vindictive ideology, obsessed with victimhood and poisoned with narcissism and envy, has infected the minds of a whole generation and captured the boardrooms of national corporations, school districts, college campuses, and government offices. Even such mundane things as supporting one’s favorite sports team or buying running shoes, beer, or chocolate often can’t be done without inadvertently providing support to a cause that seeks to impose the only permissible, politically correct, viewpoint or vision of reality. This ideology seems to ban parody itself and rob people of their sense of humor. We’re changing that – let’s drink up, have fun, and make hydration great again!”

Woke Tears Water can be purchased only at https://woketearswater.com/collections/water. A single 16.9 oz bottle is $9.95, 24-count 12 oz is $36.99, 24-count 16.9 oz is $39.99 (available with blue or green label) and for these four options, shipping is included. The 36 cases of 24-count 16.9 oz is $699.00, and the macroaggression order of 72 cases of 24-count 16.9 oz is $999.00, note shipping is customized and billed separately for these two bulk orders.

Media Contact

Kyle Taran, Founder & CEO, Woke Tears Water, 310-804-3388, [email protected], https://woketearswater.com/ 

SOURCE Woke Tears Water

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Healthy Churches 2030 Virtual Conference Targets Racial Health Disparities with Training and Resources on Black Health

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  • Heart Disease
  • Diabetes
  • Kidney Disease
  • Maternal Health
  • Mental Health
  • Asthma
  • Cost of Caregiving
  • Black Health Advocacy

The conference will offer presentations and workshops led by faith leaders, medical experts, and activists, as well as performances by popular gospel artists. Resources and training will be provided for congregation members, caregivers, medical and public health professionals, advocates, and volunteers who are passionate about the health and wellness of African American communities.

Featured Speakers:

Dr. Pernessa C. Seele

Founder & CEO

The Balm In Gilead Inc, Richmond, VA

Bishop Horace E. Smith, MD

Senior Pastor, Apostolic Faith Church

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL

The Right Reverend Dr. Yvette Flunder

The Presiding Bishop

The Fellowship of Affirming Ministries, San Francisco, CA

Bishop Rudolpf W. McKissick, Sr.

Founder/CEO, Mindful Meditation Ministries, Inc.

Pastor Emiritus, Bethel Baptist Insitutional Church

Jacksonville, FL

Bishop Rudolph W. McKissick Jr.

Senior Pastor

Bethel Church

Jacksonville, FL

Cookie Johnson

Entrepreneur, Author, Philanthropist

VaShawn Mitchell

Gospel Music Recording Artist

Crystal Aikin

Gospel Music Recording Artist

Winnie Byanyima

Executive Director and Under-Secretary-General

UNAIDS and the United Nations

Robert A. Winn, MD

Director and Lipman Chair, Oncology

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

Kafui Dzirasa, MD, PhD

Professor, Duke University, Durham, NC

Rev. Tony Lee

Founder and Senior Pastor

Community of Hope AME Church, District Heights, MD

Michelle D. Hare

Certified group exercise instructor, Personal trainer

American Council on Exercise, Atlanta, GA

Dr. Barbara L. Shaw

Chair, Board of Directors

The Balm In Gilead Inc., Baltimore, MD

Online registration at HC2030.org closes Tuesday, November 7th, at midnight EST. To register after November 7th, or to get more information, contact [email protected]

Media Contact

Jasmine Roberts Duncan, The Balm In Gilead, Inc., 1 7578168916, [email protected], https://www.balmingilead.org/

SOURCE The Balm In Gilead, Inc.