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Birch Gold Group Announces Charitable Donation to Valley Community Healthcare in Support of COVID-19 Response


It warms all our hearts at Valley Community Healthcare, that the employees of Birch Gold voted to donate their bonuses to us, a local community health center on the front lines of fighting COVID and devoted to protecting the health of those most vulnerable. There can be no higher accolade.

Birch Gold Group, a national dealer of physical precious metals, announced today that it has made a donation to Valley Community Healthcare, a non-profit organization in its community that focuses on providing health services to low-income and otherwise marginalized individuals. The business now joins the ranks of the non-profit’s Corporate Partners.

The decision from Birch Gold, along with its choice of the beneficiary, comes as a result of the unique situation that the coronavirus pandemic has created. Due to the severe financial turmoil that the unprecedented crisis has brought on, investors around the globe have fled to safe-haven assets, with gold and silver being among the first choices for many.

By the end of March, Birch Gold Group had processed the highest amount of monthly sales since the company opened its doors in 2003.

For many companies, the best month in its history might result in a bonus for its employees, but given the circumstances, Birch Gold Group opted for a different route. Instead of receiving their bonuses, employees voted that the money be given to an organization in their community to help bolster the crisis-fighting efforts.

After an exhaustive search of various non-profits, Valley Community Healthcare was selected as a clear-cut choice. While the coronavirus has affected most of the world’s population in some way, those who normally struggle to obtain basic medical services have been hit especially hard, as hospitals become crowded and the health care industry’s resources grow thin.

Andy Klein, Marketing Director at Birch Gold Group, said of the choice, “We identified a number of deserving organizations, but we were especially drawn to Valley Community Healthcare due to its roots in our community and its organized response to this crisis. We are thrilled to provide financial backing to help them take on this new challenge.”

With its network of health centers spread throughout the San Fernando Valley area, Valley Community Healthcare provides mental and physical health care to those who have little to no way of obtaining it, even in non-crisis times. Established in 1970, the organization serves more than 20,000 people annually, including children and seniors.

Given the organization’s experience, purpose and dedication, Birch Gold Group has no doubt that its contribution will make the exact kind of difference needed in these troubled times. Valley Community Healthcare was thrilled to become the recipient of the donation, not just because it will provide much-needed funds but also due to it being a testament to the importance of their work.

Judi Rose, VP of Valley Community Healthcare, said, “It warms all our hearts at Valley Community Healthcare, that the employees of Birch Gold voted to donate their bonuses to us, a local community health center on the front lines of fighting COVID and devoted to protecting the health of those most vulnerable. There can be no higher accolade.”

ABOUT BIRCH GOLD GROUP

In business since 2003, Birch Gold Group is one of the top dealers of physical precious metals in the United States. The company sells gold, silver, platinum and palladium for physical possession. It’s also a leader in Precious Metals IRAs, which allow retirement savers to diversify their IRA or old 401(k) into precious metals. To date, Birch Gold has helped over 7,000 customers and maintains an A+ Rating with the Better Business Bureau.

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Future of Psychedelics Global Virtual Conference Brings Together the Leaders in Psychedelics to Lay Out the Next 25 Years


The leading psychedelic medicine companies and an International Law firm present the Future of Psychedelics Summit 2020 — the premiere psychedelics virtual event — taking place on Saturday, May 2nd. The renowned psychedelic experts will join the virtual conference to shape the future of the industry for the next 25 years.

The Future of Psychedelics Summit features leading researchers, clinicians, executives, and influencers come together to discuss the future of psychedelics in an interactive virtual conference.

The conference gathers leading experts like:

  • Dr. George Greer; Medical Director, Heffter Research Institute,
  • Dr. Matthew Johnson; Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins,
  • Dr. Gideon Shapiro; ex-Novartis; Scientist at Bright Minds Biosciences,
  • Morgan McDonald; Psychedelics Lawer, DLA Piper,
  • Paul Bissonette; Retired NHL Player & Announcer, influencer,
  • Andrea Turnipseed, LCSW-S; Exec. Director, Roots Behavioral Health.

Panel discussions and keynotes will cover psychedelic regulation, science, issues facing psychedelic medicine, drug development, chemistry, the role of practitioners and clinicians, the role of psychedelics in professional sports.

“The mental health repercussions from COVID-19 will be felt far and wide, psychedelics offer a solution,” said Ian McDonald, CEO, Bright Minds Biosciences. “This is a must-attend event for those in the industry or interested in this industry anywhere in the world. As scientific advancement gains steam, it is imperative to understand the impact these drugs can have on mental health,” remarked Jeremy Princin, CEO, Shroom Street.

The event takes place Saturday, May 2nd at 11:00 EDT. Registration is available at http://www.futureofpsychedelics.com.

Media kit is available at http://futureofpsychedelics.com.

Contact: team@futureofpsychedelics.com

About Shroom Street:

https://shroomstreet.co

Shroom Street is a leading digital publication dedicated to covering the emerging psychedelic medicine industry.

About The Psychedelics Analyst:

https://psychedelicsanalyst.com

The Psychedelics Analyst is a digital media company committed to providing the tools needed to evaluate potential investments within the psychedelic medicine industry.

About Bright Minds Biosciences:

https://brightmindsbio.com

Founded in 2017, Bright Minds is creating the next generation of psychedelic drugs to treat mental health disorders. The company’s team of scientists are veterans of drug development with decades of experience at institutions such as Novartis, Yale and the Mayo Clinic. Bright Minds subsidiary company PsilocybinLabs is developing the world’s first natural psilocybin product to be available through prescription.

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iaedp™ Foundation Announces First All-Accessible Virtual Symposium


“The iaedp™ Symposium remains one of the best ways for health care professionals to earn CEs in our field of eating disorders treatment,” said Bonnie Harken, Managing Director at iaedp™.

The iaedp™ Foundation is announcing the 2020 Virtual Symposium, a safe, convenient and accessible way to experience the educational and networking benefits of the group’s annual conference. The 2020 Virtual Symposium will run from May 15 to July 31, 2020.

Attendees who registered for the 2020 iaedp™ Symposium originally slated for March 26-29 in Orlando automatically will be enrolled in the upcoming virtual Symposium and do not need to register for the 2020 Virtual Symposium. If an individual was not registered for the original 2020 iaedp™ Symposium (in Orlando) and would like to register for the 2020 Virtual Symposium, details can be found at iaedp.com.

Unlike the original 2020 iaedp™ Symposium, the 2020 Virtual Symposium offers all those who participate a robust and dynamic opportunity to view all sessions and workshops as well as the experience of the interactive Exhibit Hall. There is no daily schedule since all sessions are available and accessible online. For a full listing of all available sessions, in English and Spanish, and speakers, including keynote speakers, visit iaedp.com.

From body image and exercise therapies to innovative research and family issues, most all of the sessions scheduled for the original 2020 iaedp™ Symposium will be fully accessible to all participants of the iaedp™ 2020 Virtual Symposium.

“We couldn’t be more pleased with the offering of the first virtual Symposium from iaedp™,” said Bonnie Harken, Managing Director of the iaedp™ Foundation. “It is a truly safe and fully accessible

experience.

“The iaedp™ Symposium remains one of the best ways for health care professionals to earn CEs in our field of eating disorders treatment,” said Harken.

For more information about the 2020 iaedp™ Virtual Symposium schedule and registration, and to register online, visit iaedp.com.

About the iaedp™ Foundation: Since 1985, the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals has provided education and training standards to an international and multidisciplinary group of various healthcare treatment providers and helping professions. MemberSHARE.iaedp.com is an iaedp™ business journal and online member resource to learn about noteworthy member achievements, continuing education webinars and U.S. and international chapter activity and events; for more information, visit MemberSHARE.

The Presidents Council provides iaedp™ support and includes: Center for Change; Center for Hope of the Sierras; Center for Discovery; Eating Recovery Center; Willow Place; Laureate Eating Disorders Program; The Meadows Ranch; Rogers Behavioral Health; Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders; Selah House; The Renfrew Center; Timberline Knolls; Veritas Collaborative; Alsana Eating Disorder Treatment & Recovery Centers; Silver Hill Hospital, Walden Behavioral Care and KIPU.

The 2020 iaedp™ Symposium is proud to announce Bronze Sponsors: Eating Disorder Recovery Specialists, Simple Practice and Transcend ED.

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Pine Grove is providing a free COVID-19 Stress and Anxiety Helpline for Mississippi Residents


Pine Grove Behavioral Health & Addiction Services, one of the nation’s most comprehensive treatment campuses, is working to help Mississippi’s citizens during this pandemic by providing a free community support line related to COVID-19 Stress and Anxiety. This emotional support line is intended for adults ages 18 years old and older, and the number to call is 1-888-574-HOPE (4673). The support line hours of operation begin statewide on Monday, April 20th, 2020, and the line will be open and ready to accept calls daily from 8:00 AM to midnight, 12:00 AM.

Pine Grove understands the changes in daily life due to the COVID-19 pandemic may seem overwhelming at times and mental health support for our state is needed. This support line is staffed by Pine Grove’s caring and qualified professionals, who want to help our fellow Mississippians during this pandemic. Debbie Sanford, Administrator of Pine Grove Behavioral Health & Addiction Services said, “For 36 years Pine Grove has provided the highest quality behavioral health care and addiction treatment for the citizens of Mississippi and beyond. We are proud to be located in Mississippi and we care deeply about helping our state during this unprecedented pandemic. The upheaval in everyone’s daily lives because of COVID-19 is stressful. Mississippi citizens are well-known for their resilience in the face of any challenge; we want to make sure they have the tools and resources they need to continue moving forward.”

This emotional support line is intended to provide stress management tools for people, who are experiencing increased levels of worry due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal of this line is to listen, and provide resources and self-care strategies for our citizens. Pine Grove encourages people to call this support line if they are experiencing any source of stress and anxiety due to life changes regarding the pandemic. We understand that health and safety are of the utmost importance, which is why Pine Grove also expanded its programs in response to the pandemic to include telehealth services for children, adolescents and adults. Outpatient tele-therapy sessions are available and Pine Grove expanded its telehealth services to include its drug treatment Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for men and women. All Pine Grove Evaluation Center services are available via telehealth as well. Patients interested in these services may also call 1-888-574-HOPE (4673), and visit https://www.pinegrovetreatment.com.

Pine Grove’s world renowned programs treat gender specific chemical addiction including a specialized track for co-occurring eating disorders. Additionally, Pine Grove offers an Intensive Outpatient substance abuse healing program for adults, and a program specifically for those who are age 55 plus. Other Pine Grove specialty programs include a dedicated professional’s treatment curriculum and a comprehensive evaluation center. Pine Grove also features a program for patients with sexual addiction. Inpatient Services including an Adult Psychiatric Unit, along with a Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Unit, and Outpatient Services are other components. Pine Grove was established in 1984 and has provided nationally and internationally recognized health care for 36 years.

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Vosita Telemedicine now includes One-Click Secure Link to invite patients to connect.


Vosita Telehealth new version with one Click

Vosita Telemedicine Version 1.1

Vosita Healthcare, Inc. https://vosita.com/ – a startup Telemedicine firm providing an online medical care appointment booking service for Telehealth appointments or standard office appointments. Vosita Healthcare Inc. President and CEO Robert Gabriel is donating the Telemedicine technology and software to conduct face-to-face Telemedicine visits to all USA qualified physicians so they can treat patients while staying socially distant. Mr. Gabriel stated, “The last 8-10 weeks were very harsh on all of us, however, we all turned to advanced technology more than ever to get by and conduct business. While we all agree that life will go back to normal sooner or later, we will all face the ‘new normal’ where we will be more accepting of the usage of technology instead of traveling and physically meeting where it is applicable.”

This week, Vosita Telemedicine released the new version of the software which will allow providers to invite patients “on demand” within seconds, and with one click, the provider can send a secure link to the patient’s smart phone to tap and connect, bypassing the creation of an account or online appointment. This new feature will make it much easier for providers to see patients without having to reveal their personal cellphone numbers and causing any confusion in communications with patients, especially the senior citizen population which may be less tech-savvy.

Vosita Telemedicine also released the new mobile app version 1.1 for both iOS and Android. The new version of Vosita makes it easier to search for available providers and make an appointment for the account holder or any member of the family.

Mr. Gabriel also said, “We will continue to improve the technology and experience to make it as easy and fun as possible to conduct a Telemedicine visit while protecting the privacy of the provider and the patient. Our goal is to help our physicians, patients, and communities overcome the crisis and flatten the curve of infections by providing Vosita Telemedicine services.”

The use of Vosita Telemedicine will be free for providers and medical groups until March 2021, with no obligation to continue to use it after the free period. In order for patients and providers to use the service, they need to go to https://vosita.com/ to join or download the app from the App Store or Google Play free of charge. Click on the link for Vosita training for provider or Vosita Training for Patients.

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U.S. Kuo Shu Academy Offers Virtual Lessons During the Coronavirus Shutdown


Students taking group class online at U.S. Kuo Shu Academy

“During these unprecedented times, we are doing our best to help kids, parents, and families keep some form of normalcy by helping them stay active, engaged, and entertained,” says 7th degree black sash Michael Huang, Head Instructor of USKSA.

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CONTACT

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Martial Arts Goes Online: U.S. Kuo Shu Academy Offers Virtual Lessons During the Coronavirus Shutdown

U.S. Kuo Shu Academy Launches Virtual USKSA, an Online Martial Arts and Leadership Training Platform for Kids and Families

OWINGS MILLS, MD: Hundreds of kids and families have signed up for Virtual USKSA, an online, interactive martial arts program that allows students to train from home during the COVID-19 shutdown. The program is free of charge to current students, and U.S. Kuo Shu Academy (USKSA) is offering two free weeks of online lessons to new students.

“During these unprecedented times, we are doing our best to help kids, parents, and families keep some form of normalcy by helping them stay active, engaged, and entertained,” says 7th degree black sash Michael Huang, Head Instructor of USKSA.

Parents are on board. “When the world got flipped upside-down, US Kuo Shu stepped up! Virtual classes have been great for keeping my daughter and I motivated, energized, and on track. Thank you for helping keep the community safe!” says Mr. Justin Weeber of Owings Mills, following an online class.

The USKSA platform includes video tutorials of kung fu forms and technique combos, live virtual sash-rank classes, fitness challenges, leadership lessons, and homework. There are also “Mat Chats” on teamwork and keeping up a positive attitude at home. Students also participate in Reading with an Instructor, which includes related quizzes for kids.

“Our goal is to make a positive impact for our students,” says Huang. “The platform is designed to mirror our comprehensive curriculum that focuses not just on physical fitness, but the mental and emotional aspects as well.”

Students are on board. Ms. Shelly Henriquez-Neill gave praise for the recent conversion to interactive training. “The best thing about doing online classes is that we are able to practice social distancing without being socially distant. USKSA is not just a great martial arts school, it’s a great community of genuinely caring people. Being able to find an instantly effective way to preserve that community and keep us all connected while training and maintaining our practice has been awesome!”

“We want to focus on the solution and make lemonade out of lemons,” says Huang. “This is about supporting our community.”

U.S. Kuo Shu Academy has been teaching Chinese martial arts since 1973. 7th degree black sash Michael Huang, a Maryland native, has been supporting the school since he was a kid. The schools, located in Marriottsville and Owings Mills, teach self-defense and a curriculum based on the Tien Shan Pai system first taught to Michael Huang by his father Grandmaster Huang, Chien Liang, “Maker of Champions, Builder of Character.” Learn more at freevirtualmartialarts.com.

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Acti-Kare Responsive In-Home Care of Blue Ridge, VA Reaches 45,000 Hours of Care


Acti-Kare of Blue Ridge, VA is locally owned and operated by Kim and John Moisa. John and Kim have operated their local Acti-Kare for over three and a half years, and have an extensive background in assisting seniors and their families. Kim And John also operate a successful senior residential home and deeply care for the seniors they assist.

The Moisa’s have built a team of professional caregivers who enjoy helping seniors retain their independence in their own homes. Through the development of their passionate team and their deep-rooted experience in assisting seniors, John and Kim have provided families over 45,000 hours of In-home care services in Lynchburg, and Roanoke.

At Kim and John’s Acti-Kare branch and other locations across the country, highly trained and compassionate caregivers can provide a wide variety of non-medical services depending on what is needed, including companionship, transportation, and mobility assistance, help with errands and bill-paying, shopping and nutritional aid, light housekeeping duties and/or personal care assistance, and more. Many caregivers have prior experience and/or training in caring for those with Alzheimer’s or other special needs, and clients can easily obtain as many hours of support as desired or needed.

One of the greatest aspects of Acti-Kare is its devotion to providing superior in-home care at an affordable price. Acti-Kare of The Blue Ridge, VA prides itself on providing caregivers that are highly qualified, professional, and licensed care specialists passionate about home care. Our carefully selected and qualified caregivers deliver compassionate care with in-home help to anyone who needs at home care: seniors, new and expecting moms, disabled individuals, memory care patients, recovering patients, infants, children, and even pets.

Acti-Kare of Blue Ridge VA will continue to operate during the current COVID-19 pandemic as an essential health service and home health agency. Acti-Kare is designed to help ensure all its caregivers and clients remain safe and continue providing optimal care for seniors and their families during this critical time when they are most vulnerable.

Acti-Kare is a nationwide chain of living assistance service providers with a sterling reputation for family and senior care. Each Acti-Kare caregiver is screened, bonded and insured for family and senior care services, ensuring high-quality and professional service for your family.

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A Portrait of American Parenting During the COVID-19 Pandemic


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The findings produced what is perhaps the first statistical portrait of American parenting in the pandemic.

A new normal of family life is emerging in post-coronavirus America, a new survey of parents shows – from more frequent family dinners and movie nights, to jumps in discipline and depression, to one-fifth of American parents reporting buying a gun in the last month.

The IPREX Parent Normal survey, fielded between April 1 and 8 by the research and creative firm Marketing for Change Co. for the IPREX global communication network, asked 1,519 U.S. parents and other caregivers about their behaviors, their children’s behavior and their perception of what other parents do. The findings produced what is perhaps the first statistical portrait of American parenting in the pandemic.

The results show evidence of sadness and fear, but also glimmers of hope. It’s been a tough month: A third of the parents reported someone in their household losing a job as a result of the coronavirus. But while most parents are imposing strict new restrictions on their children’s movements and many report feeling depressed, most are also experiencing a new sense of togetherness and many are outdoors more, exercising more and even recycling more.

It is also a story of two Americas, with job losses less common among the wealthiest families and middle-income parents more likely than lower-income parents to be newly working from home. Wealthy parents (household incomes over $100,000) were the most likely of all to be newly working from home.

Highlights include:


  • Nearly two out of three parents are barring their children from playing with children who don’t live with them. Almost a third of parents (31%) have gone so far as to limit their children to their own home and yard.
  • Nevertheless, a large share of children — about a third — were still playing the same amount or even more with children outside their home. The biggest factor here is the parent’s parenting style, with authoritative parents — those who jointly make rules with their children — having the most success at this form of distancing.
  • Almost two out of three (64%) parents say they are eating and watching entertainment together more as family than before the coronavirus. More than half are also cooking at home together (57%) and playing board games together (52%) more.
  • Nearly one out of three parents of children under 13 (30%) say they find themselves disciplining their children more, including adding new rules, being stricter, yelling, imposing time-outs and withholding things. One in four (27%) of those parents are spanking more. Parents in places where schools and daycare centers had more recently closed were more likely to be disciplining more – potentially an indication of the challenges parents face as children initially spend more time at home.
  • One out of five parents (22%) reported buying a gun for their home in the past month. The bulk of these same parents (83%) also talked to their children about gun safety in that same period.
  • Average screen time since the coronavirus hit has jumped 38%. Last Friday, parents reported their children spent an average of 5.1 hours on screens compared to 3.7 hours on an average Friday before the coronavirus. Teenagers last Friday had an average of 6.2 hours of screen time, which includes gaming, entertainment, academics, social media and other online activities. The good news: 43% of the increase for all ages was in distance learning and academics.
  • Parents are also changing their own behavior. While 58% report spending more time on computers and smartphones, 41% of parents are exercising more and 37% are spending more time outdoors.

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Branford Community Foundation’s COVID-19 Response Fund has secured $128,611.48 to Help Branford, CT Community


Branford Community Foundation’s COVID-19 Response Fund Secures $128,611.48 for Branford, CT Community!

Thanks to the generosity of our community, BCF’s Covid-19 Response Fund has secured $128,611.48, enabling BCF to not only provide financial relief to individuals who live or work in Branford … but to also expand the fund.

The Branford Community Foundation established the COVID19 Response Fund for Branford on March 18, 2020 as soon as it became clear that this virus would significantly impact our community. The initial goal was to raise $20,000 to provide immediate, short-term financial relief to individuals who live or work in the Town of Branford through the Women & Family Life Center.

As of April 16, thanks to the generosity of our community, the fund has secured $128,611.48. This generosity enabled BCF to not only support financial relief to individuals who live or work in Branford through our partnership with WFLC, but has allowed us to expand the use of the fund to consider needs from additional organizations and programs that serve Branford.

The COVID-19 Response Fund for Branford has invested $70,285 for Branford to date through the following efforts:

  • $35,000 to Women & Family Life Center for direct grants to people who live or work in Branford who have been negatively impacted by COVID-19 (e.g., an individual tested positive for the virus and can’t work, loss of work or reduced work hours, loss of childcare, need to care for a loved one, etc.). WFLC has supported 57 individuals to date with more applications in their pipeline.
  • $10,000 to the Branford Early Childcare Collaborative for their work to support early education providers manage through the current impact of closures due to COVID19 and to prepare for future months of recovery as children and families face re-entry and assimilation back into the routines of school, daycare and work life.
  • $5,000 to BHCare to support increased demand for mental health, substance abuse, or domestic violence services, changes in delivery of services to telehealth clinical services, and reduction of revenue.
  • $4,500 to the Community Dining Room for to-go containers for meals, which was required for services due to the executive order restricting gathering.
  • $2,500 to the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter to support the delivery of pet food and supplies to clients who are financially constrained and homebound due to governmental guidelines.
  • $785 to the Orchard House for the delivery of care packages to home bound clients. The Orchard House has been closed due to government guidelines, yet wants to encourage clients to stay connected and mentally stimulated through this time of social distancing.
  • $7,500 to Women & Family Life Center to support increased demand for services coupled with decreased revenue due to canceled programs and events.
  • $5,000 to VNA Community Healthcare & Hospice to provide PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) to nurses who continue to treat patients at home. Due to the COVID19 pandemic, the VNA implemented significantly increased PPE requirements.

BCF is considering applications for funding for the COVID-19 Response Fund on a rolling basis to provide resources that support our community members to get through this crisis. For more information, visit the Branford Community Foundation website. BCF can support charitable and town organizations.

To support our efforts, donate online today! at http://www.branfordcommunityfoundation.org.

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RCN Boston Partners with iHeartMedia Boston to Honor Community Heroes


RCN Boston, an award-winning and leading provider of fiber and broadband services, today announced a partnership with iHeartMedia Boston to honor local community heroes of the coronavirus pandemic. The partnership was developed to show appreciation during these uncertain times to the people who are working tirelessly to keep the community safe and comfortable. These heroes include medical professionals, first responders, delivery service workers, cleaning staff, cooks, teachers, stock clerks and others.

“We are all in this together,” said Jeff Carlson, VP and General Manager of RCN Boston. “Highlighting these heroes in the communities in which we live and work is our way of showing our support and appreciation.”

iHeartMedia Boston Region President, Alan Chartrand adds, “There are so many selfless people doing amazing things to help their neighbors. Our hope is to spotlight as many of them as possible. We’re thankful that RCN has partnered with iHeartMedia Boston to honor our Community Heroes.”

RCN and iHeartMedia Boston are asking for nominations of individuals or organizations who are going above and beyond during these unprecedented times. Nominations will be accepted through Friday, April 24.

Ten heroes will be selected to receive a $250 gift card to continue their amazing work for which they are being recognized. The 10 heroes will also be acknowledged on-air on iHeartMedia Boston’s eight radio stations and will be highlighted on social media platforms of iHeartMedia Boston and RCN Boston. In addition, four winners who are located in the RCN Boston service area will be gifted with a six months free Internet, Digital TV and Phone package and accompanying equipment of their choice with a value of up to $300 per month.

To nominate a community hero, visit https://kiss108.iheart.com/contests/help-us-honor-our-community-heroes-816880/.

About RCN Boston http://www.rcn.com/boston

RCN in Boston serves the communities of Allston, Arlington, Boston, Brighton, Brookline, Burlington, Charlestown, Dedham, Dorchester, Everett, Framingham, Hyde Park, Lexington, Milton, Natick, Needham, Newton, Peabody, Revere, Roslindale, Somerville, Stoneham, Wakefield, Waltham, Watertown, West Roxbury and Woburn.

About RCN

RCN Telecom Services, LLC (http://www.rcn.com and http://www.rcn.com/business) provides industry-leading high-speed internet, digital TV and phone services for residential, small/medium and Enterprise business customers. As a five-time recognized provider, RCN has been acknowledged in multiple residential and business categories in PCMag’s Readers’ Choice Awards in the years 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2019. RCN is YouTube HD Verified, earning the company the highest-ranking that Google offers. RCN is also a Netflix Open Connect partner, placing in the Top rankings on the Netflix USA ISP Speed Index in the markets RCN serves. RCN’s affordably priced advanced digital services are delivered through its proprietary, state-of-the-art fiber-rich network and supported by 100% U.S.-based customer service. RCN’s primary service areas include Boston, Chicago, Lehigh Valley (PA), New York City, Philadelphia (Delaware County) and Washington, DC.

About RCN, Grande Communications and Wave Broadband

RCN Telecom Services, LLC (http://www.rcn.com) Grande Communications (http://www.mygrande.com) and Wave Broadband (http://www.wavebroadband.com) form the sixth largest US cable operator and provide industry-leading high-speed internet, broadband communications solutions, digital TV, phone services and fiber optic solutions for residential and business customers across the United States. Together, RCN, Grande and Wave serves areas of Massachusetts, Chicago, Pennsylvania, New York City, and Washington, DC. (RCN); Texas (Grande Communications) and Washington, Oregon and California (Wave Broadband).

About iHeartMedia Boston

iHeartMedia Boston owns and operates WXKS-FM, WJMN-FM, WZLX-FM, WBWL-FM, WKAF-FM, WBZ-AM, WRKO-AM, WXKS-AM and is part of iHeartMedia. iHeartMedia (NASDAQ: IHRT) is the number one audio company in the United States, reaching nine out of 10 Americans every month – and with its quarter of a billion monthly listeners, has a greater reach than any other media company in the U.S. The company’s leadership position in audio extends across multiple platforms, including more than 850 live broadcast stations in over 150 markets; digital radio via its iHeartRadio digital service available across more than 250 platforms and 2,000 devices; through its on-air influencers; social; branded iconic live music events; and podcasts as the #1 commercial podcast publisher. iHeartMedia also leads the audio industry in analytics, targeting and attribution for its marketing partners with its SmartAudio product, using data from its massive consumer base. Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company information.

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