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Society: Christianity

Third Annual Clark Shaw Memorial Prayer Walk Focuses on West Jackson Neighborhood

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The gathering was a great representation of the late Clark Shaw’s vision for the prayer walk. Jeri Traylor, a program manager with the Salvation Army, was dressed for a funeral that day but she was determined to attend. “I’ll walk and pray for as long as I can,” Traylor said. “I’m praying for the restoration of the family, for human decency, acceptance and equality. We all need to go to God and ask him to fix our problems.”

Traylor was also there in memory of Shaw. “There wasn’t anything we couldn’t call on him for that he wouldn’t offer to help,” she said. “The Old Country Store has been a place for people in recovery, and he would give people our info, so it’s an honor to be here.”

Another participant, Jennifer Holmes, brought her 6-year-old golden retriever, Teddy, who was a superstar to everyone he met on that day. “If we do good for others, it comes full circle,” she said. “We have to be willing to walk the walk and talk the talk.” Holmes was inspired to help connect residents with people who can help meet their needs.

Charlotte Todd Leonard and her friend, Susan Davidson, carried white banners with “Jesus” written in large colorful letters. Leonard, who makes the banners, swung the banner from left to right, chopping the air as she prayed for safety and for the families of the area. The flag caught the attention of the young children playing outside on Rainbow Cove. When Leonard and Davidson asked the elder members of the Reid and Smith families if they could pray for them, they were blessed by the families’ powerful testimony.

“When you know the Man who died on the cross, I have a reason to praise God,” said Wavier Reid, a mother of six. “In 2014, one of my sons was shot. He was an innocent bystander, and he survived because God had another plan. Then in 2016 another one of my sons was killed, and my daughter died in 2018. I thank God that I don’t look like what I’ve been through.”

Leonard and Davidson were touched by her story. “We stopped to pray for them, and they ministered to us,” Leonard said.

As Leonard and Davidson walked from Rainbow Cove, they joined Rev. Clarence Currie of New Day Ministries, whose booming voice echoed at the intersection of Greenfield Drive and Old Hickory Boulevard. “Thank God for those that are standing in the circle with me today. We pray for the businesses. We pray for every single household, for every child that attends Jackson–Madison County Schools — that they will not lack education or nutrition. We will leave no one out. We will pray for Roscoe the dog and Fluffy the cat,” Currie said.

The prayer walk culminated with a community cookout in Hartland’s apartment complex, with hamburgers, hotdogs, bounce houses and community resources being served to guests. The cookout was hosted by the Jackson Police Department. Members of the Jackson Fire Department also attended the community event.

Lue Murray said it was important to take part in the prayer walk. “I had to come out and be a part of the walk,” said Murray, who is a friend of Juanita Shaw, the widow of Clark Shaw. “Brooks is carrying on his father’s legacy. The Shaw family’s love for the community is genuine.”

Arlington Elementary counselors Aimee Evans and Judy LaFont spent time with their students at the prayer walk. “We love our kids, and we’re invested in them,” Evans said. “We’re not just in the school with them, but we also want to be a part of their lives.”

The prayer walk is named in honor of Clark Shaw, who died in November 2020 from COVID-19; it is part of the work to share his mission of praying for the city as a whole and bringing more people to Christ. Clark Shaw operated The Old Country Store, which was founded by his father, Brooks Shaw, in 1965, as a Southern-style buffet, gift and ice cream shoppe. The tourist destination that has fed and hosted millions of guests through the past six decades. Clark’s son, Brooks, is the third generation Shaw to run the business.

Open daily year-round (except for Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day), Brooks Shaw’s Old Country Store includes the restaurant, Miss Anne’s Ice Cream Shoppe, Miss Juanita’s Gift Shop and the Dixie Café Takeout or Dine-In at 56 Casey Jones Lane in Jackson, Tennessee. Old Country Store will be celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2025. Individuals may learn more by visiting instagram.com/caseyjonesvillage, facebook.com/oldcountrystore and caseyjones.com or calling 731-668-1223.

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Dawn Bramblett, Old Country Store, 731-608-7650, [email protected], caseyjones.com   

SOURCE Clark Shaw Memorial Prayer Walk



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Society: Disabled Issues / Disabilities

Foria Introduces Vibrance Line – a New Collection of Products to Support Women in Midlife

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  • Everyday Vulva Moisturizer: an external moisturizer gentle enough for everyday use, crafted to hydrate intimate skin and counteract dryness and discomfort that occurs during menopause; features pumpkin seed oil and sea buckthorn to provide essential fatty acids, vitamins and antioxidants
  • Vibrance Melts: a vaginal suppository that provides targeted internal hydration for comfort and support; features chamomile to soothe and raspberry leaf for natural moisture support
  • Everyday Body Oil: provides topical hydration and supports skin elasticity as estrogen levels decrease during menopause; features calendula to soothe, rosehip oil for skin support, and sea buckthorn to replenish antioxidants
  • Everyday Body Wash: an unscented, pH-balancing body wash that refreshes and cleanses even the most intimate of areas and supports hydration; features chamomile to soothe, a blend of jojoba, olive and avocado oil, as well as probiotics to promote the health of the skin’s microbiome

In celebration of the launch of the lineup, Foria is inviting women across the country to express themselves in their best skin ever – by dancing. The campaign will feature radiant and hydrated women joyfully dancing, thriving and brimming with self-love in their bathrooms at home: proving that dancing makes us the main character, even (and especially) in mid-life. Women can participate in the trend across social media by posting their own bathroom dance video selfies and using the hashtag #HotFlashDance.

“Aging is a beautiful process, and women and their bodies deserve to feel supported during the hormonal changes that occur with menopause,” says Foria’s Chief Education Officer, Kiana Reeves. “We are so excited to offer new products to provide daily support and further encourage conversations around the often underrepresented topic of menopause. A cornerstone of Foria’s mission is to create accessible intimate wellness support for all and to meet folks at every stage of their lives.”

“When formulating the products for Vibrance, we combined gentle, organic botanicals that have historically brought comfort and moisture to the skin,” says Foria’s Chief Operating Officer Gemma DePalma. “As with all of Foria’s products, we share a Certificate of Analysis for the entire Vibrance range to ensure that consumers feel confident about what they’re putting on the most sensitive and delicate parts of their body.”

Founded in 2014, Foria was the first brand to launch a full line of all-natural intimacy products designed specifically for female pleasure, effectively pioneering the sexual wellness category with the brand’s plant-based offerings. Foria continues to innovate in the wellness space with products formulated to address common experiences and unmet needs across the female life span. With a product lineup featuring organic botanicals, Foria continues their mission to make comfort and pleasure accessible to all.

Foria’s products are available for nationwide shipping via www.foriawellness.com as well as in select retailers including Ulta, Amazon, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Madewell, Thrive Market, Saks Fifth Avenue, The Skinstore, Look Fantastic and many more.

For media inquiries, please contact RVD Communications at [email protected].

About Foria

Foria is an innovative health and sexual wellness company creating life-changing, plant-based sexual wellness formulas for intimacy, period relief, menopause, and daily wellbeing. Rooted in the belief that pleasure is your nature, Foria is on a mission to make more pleasure accessible to more people, while maintaining the highest standards of transparency – for people, plants, and the planet.

Through an unwavering commitment to clean ingredients, sex education, and sustainable packaging, Foria crafts formulas rooted in the sensuality of nature and designed to connect you to your body. Offerings include Awaken, Foria’s hero Arousal Oil, a luxurious Sex Oil, hydrating Everyday Body Oil, Melts, tension-easing Salve for period relief and and much more.

Foria products go through rigorous development and ingredient testing to meet a standard not often seen in the industry – and it is one of the only brands that provides transparent third-party testing reports for all of its ingredients. During this process, if any ingredient doesn’t meet Foria’s standards, the product is reformulated and/or the ingredient is sourced from a different supplier. Foria also provides a Certificate of Analysis (COA) for every product they sell, furthering their commitment to the health and wellness of its community.

Most recently, as part of Foria’s mission to close the pleasure gap and make pleasure and wellness accessible to all, the brand has expanded its line to include botanical (CBD-Free) products: including an Arousal Oil, a sensual Breast Oil and a line of products to support midlife skincare.

Media Contact

Olivia Verni, Foria, 1 5857468996, [email protected] 

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Society: Christianity

Critical Thinking and Communications Specialist AmyK Hutchens Reveals the Secrets to Navigating Tough Conversations on Women Lead TV

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“As one of the only female CEOs of a renewable energy consultancy, I have struggled with gender, discrimination, and with being assertive, without damaging relationships,” remarked Kimberlee Centera. “I have attended several of AmyK’s remarkable presentations, and I am excited to learn more about the most effective conversation framework to influence and nurture productive behaviors and positive outcomes.”

Watch Kimberlee and AmyK live on Women Lead TV, Monday, October 16th at 11:00am Pacific Time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QglLIi6rpSE

About Kimberlee Centera:
Kimberlee Centera, CEO,TerraPro Solutions is a renewable energy industry pioneer and the only female CEO of a privately held utility scale renewable energy consulting practice. An enthusiastic champion of women, she believes that diversity is essential in meeting the demands of the rapidly growing renewable sector. She encourages and mentors’ women from around the world, by offering them actionable skills that help them to achieve their goals. As a Women Lead TV host, she is committed to providing a platform for changemakers. For more information contact Annemarie Osborne 949-237-2906 [email protected] or visit http://www.terraprosolutions.com.

About AmyK Hutchens:
AmyK Hutchens is an international award-winning speaker, Amazon #1 bestselling author of the books, The Secrets Leaders Keep and GET IT!, and has over twenty years’ experience training, coaching and consulting with clients such as Whole Foods, iS CLINICAL, Starbucks Canada, Comerica Bank, UBS and hundreds more. AmyK founded the global Self-leadership platform She Gets It, received her M.S. from Johns Hopkins University, and has been a featured guest on numerous TV, radio & print networks including Bloomberg, Entrepreneur, USA Today, US News & World Report, NBC & ABC. She resides in San Diego where you’ll often find her, and her favorite human Scott, out and about searching for a tasty taco. For more information contact Courtney Lentz at 760-652-4030 [email protected] or visit https://shegetsit.com/

About TerraPro Solutions:
TerraPro Solutions is a leading renewable energy project development consultancy. The company has generated over 12 GWs in solar, wind, and energy storage. With a total financed value of over $6 billion, .TerraPro Solutions is the top development consultancy in the renewables market. TerraPro Solutions provides high-level expertise in the development and implementation of renewable energy projects including wind, solar and energy storage. From inception to transaction closing, we use our real-world knowledge to continually assess and mitigate risk, to ensure that all legal requirements and project milestones are met. For more information contact Annemarie Osborne 949-237-2906 [email protected] or visit http://www.terraprosolutions.com.

Media Contact
Annemarie Osborne, TerraPro Solutions, 949.237.2906, [email protected], https://terraprosolutions.com/
Courtney Lentz, She Gets It, 760-652-4030, [email protected], https://www.shegetsit.com/

SOURCE TerraPro Solutions

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Society: Disabled Issues / Disabilities

LA CÁMARA DE COMERCIO LATINA DE LOS ÁNGELES ES GALARDONADA COMO "CÁMARA DEL AÑO" EN LA CONFERENCIA NACIONAL DE LA USHCC 2023

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LOS ÁNGELES, 11 de octubre de 2023 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — La Cámara de Comercio Latina de Los Ángeles se enorgullece de anunciar su reciente reconocimiento como “Cámara del Año” en la convención anual de la U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC). El prestigioso galardón se…

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Society: Disabled Issues / Disabilities

The Angelman Syndrome Foundation, Dup15q Alliance and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Launch New Clinic for Families Living with Angelman Syndrome and Dup15q Syndrome

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As a designated clinic, CHOP will become part of the Linking Angelman and Dup15q Data for Expanded Research (LADDER) Network. This distinction will foster collaboration between medical providers and industry partners to provide the best possible care to this patient population.

“We feel privileged to welcome CHOP to our family of Dup15q Clinics,” said Carrie Howell, Executive Director of Dup15q Alliance. “CHOP’s passion for driving excellent patient care will give our dup15q syndrome families confidence that they are receiving the care their child deserves. With an increase of patients being diagnosed with dup15q syndrome, this clinic will serve a critical need for our community.”

“We are honored to work with CHOP, as we unite forces to usher in a crucial clinic for this patient population,” said Amanda Moore, CEO of the Angelman Syndrome Foundation. “Our mission is to serve families by giving them the resources they need. This will strengthen that mission through clinical care and access to future treatments and clinical trials.”

ABOUT LADDER LEARNING NETWORK

The purpose of the LADDER Learning Network is:

  • Connecting families with experienced, highly specialized medical providers, through its ASF Clinics and Dup15q Clinics. Providers within the clinics have experience and expertise in treating these two rare disorders, which has historically been difficult for families to find.
  • Connecting medical providers with one another through monthly video calls to share information about their most challenging cases.
  • Connecting the industry with much needed locations to host clinical trials, with the benefits of having patients in place when they become available.
  • Maintaining the LADDER Database, its global network of patient data, to ease the burden of paperwork on families.

ABOUT ANGELMAN SYNDROME

Angelman syndrome is a rare neuro-genetic disorder that occurs in one in 15,000 live births (or 500,000 people worldwide). Common signs and symptoms, such as walking and balance disorders, gastrointestinal issues, seizures and speech impairments, usually appear in early childhood. It is caused by a loss of function of the UBE3A gene in the 15th chromosome derived from the mother. It shares symptoms and characteristics with other disorders including autism, cerebral palsy and Prader-Willi syndrome. It has no cure.

ABOUT DUP15q SYNDROME

Dup15q Syndrome is a rare neurodevelopmental disorder that results from extra genetic material of chromosome 15 in the 11.2 – 13.1 region and is one of the most common genetic variations associated with autism spectrum disorders and intellectual disability. Symptoms may include hypotonia, gastrointestinal issues, motor delays, intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and epilepsy, including infantile spasms.

ABOUT DUP15q ALLIANCE

The mission of the Dup15q Alliance is to empower individuals living with dup15q syndrome and other related rare diseases to reach their full potential by advancing breakthrough research and life-changing therapeutic treatments, supporting families affected by dup15q, and promoting advocacy. We envision a world where families, clinicians, and advocates enable dup15q individuals to thrive. To learn more, visit dup15q.org.

ABOUT ANGELMAN SYNDROME FOUNDATION

The mission of Angelman Syndrome Foundation is to advance the awareness and treatment of Angelman syndrome through education and information, research, and support for individuals with Angelman syndrome, their families and other concerned parties. We exist to give all of them a reason to smile, with the ultimate goal of finding a cure. To learn more, visit Angelman.org

Media Contact

Amanda Moore, Angelman Syndrome Foundation, 1 317-514-6918, [email protected], https://www.angelman.org

SOURCE Angelman Syndrome Foundation

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Society: Social Services

Dollar Store Expansion and Independent Grocery Retailer Contraction

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New AAEA member research released in the AEPP

MILWAUKEE, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Across the U.S., there is anxiety among communities and advocates as the rapid spread of dollar stores leads to the closure of local businesses and brings with them unhealthy food choices, a particular problem in low-income areas with little or no alternative food outlets. New research finds that they expedite the closure of independent grocery stores, reducing their sales and employment, but much more so in rural America. Although a significant volume of criticism of dollar stores has been generated in urban and suburban communities, the results do not suggest significant entry impacts in urban census tracts. The research suggests that a more complex explanation, including anxiety over the rapid structural transformation of the grocery retail landscape as well as ideological and political factors, be developed to better inform policymakers and advocates.

In the new article “Dollar Store Expansion and Independent Grocery Retailer Contraction,” released in the Applied Economic Perspectives & Policy, Rigoberto Lopez from the University of Connecticut, Keenan Marchesi from the USDA, Economic Research Service, and Sandro Steinbach from North Dakota State University look into the rapid expansion of dollar stores and its impact on independent grocery stores.

The authors say, “We found two main impacts. First, we found that the entry of dollar stores significantly and negatively impacts sales and employment of independent grocery stores and significantly increases the likelihood that these stores go out of business. Still, these effects differ greatly across the U.S. Second, we found that the impact of dollar stores on independent grocery stores is about three times greater in rural areas than in urban areas. Their entry, sales, and employment impact in rural America are persistent, while in urban areas eventually disappear.

If you are interested in setting up an interview, please contact Allison Ware in the AAEA Business Office.

ABOUT AAEA: Established in 1910, the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (AAEA) is the leading professional association for agricultural and applied economists, with 2,500 members in more than 60 countries. Members of the AAEA work in academic or government institutions as well as in industry and not-for-profit organizations, and engage in a variety of research, teaching, and outreach activities in the areas of agriculture, the environment, food, health, and international development. The AAEA publishes three journals, the Journal of the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association (an open access journal), the American Journal of Agricultural Economics and Applied Economic Perspectives & Policy, as well as the online magazine Choices and the online open access publication series Applied Economics Teaching Resources. To learn more, visit http://www.aaea.org.

Media Contact

Allison Ware, Agricultural & Applied Economics Association, 414-918-3190, [email protected], www.aaea.org

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Society: Social Services

How Nonprofits Can Harness eCommerce and Tech to Drive Change

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Nonprofits face unique challenges grappling with multiple plug-ins:

  • Resource Limitations: Nonprofits frequently operate with limited staff and constrained budgets, making plug-in management expenses a liability they can’t easily afford.
  • Complexity Complications: The intricacies of handling multiple plug-ins can be overwhelming and pull limited staff away from their core responsibilities that actually contribute to the cause.
  • Jeopardizing the Mission: For nonprofit organizations counting on every donor and dollar, diverting money away from those in need toward troubleshooting inefficient processes can have undesirable consequences for the overall mission.

Altruism is alive and well; however, reaching out to new donors and managing existing ones remains beset with challenges, such as insufficient resources, changes in regulation, the complexities of tracking donations, and fractured omnichannel engagement. Prospective donors usually require 7 to 12 “touches” before becoming donors, such as websites, emails, newsletters, direct mail, videos, and social media.(3) Assessing the efficiency, efficacy, and scope of these approaches requires using a platform that integrates multiple channels and provides a detailed evaluation of their tangible results in the fundraising effort.

To retain and acquire new donors, nonprofits need a customized Customer Commerce strategy that builds strong donor relationships with a cost-effective solution that covers CRM, CMS, POS, multi-currency support, API integrations, and omnichannel capabilities.

StoreConnect is the Customer CommerceTM Company and is the only fully integrated eCommerce, point-of-sale, content management system and CRM platform powered by Salesforce. It includes a scalable, feature-rich platform enabling nonprofits to oversee single or recurring monthly donations, memberships, merchandise sales, event reservations, inventory control, and workflow management, along with providing flexible fundraising and donation choices. It strongly emphasizes donor relationships by integrating all content, product, donor, and inventory data into a unified multi-store system that operates seamlessly on mobile devices, the web, and point-of-sale locations. StoreConnect provides all of these features without requiring additional plug-ins, all within a budget aligned with the philanthropic mission of each nonprofit.

“StoreConnect’s Health Check tool reveals what keeps donors engaged and what might deter them. It’s a one-stop platform designed for nonprofits to build personal, lasting bonds with donors, fostering loyalty and sustaining vital contributions to their cherished causes.”

StoreConnect is Time. Well Spent.

About StoreConnect
Mikel Lindsaar is the CEO and Founder of StoreConnect, a Salesforce Partner Innovation Award recipient.‥ Mikel is a serial technology entrepreneur, having successfully built and sold four SaaS companies within the last decade. StoreConnect has one goal: to help small and medium-sized businesses become scalable Customer Companies powered by Salesforce. Clients achieve this daily by breaking free of the shackles of what Mikel calls “Plug-in Purgatory and SaaS Hell.” StoreConnect clients don’t need multiple SaaS systems connected by plug-ins to manage their online, in-store POS, and in-person Customer Commerce business systems. Many of today’s eCommerce solutions are designed to get up and running quickly and inevitably hit a brick wall of scalability and extensibility as companies grow.‥ That’s why StoreConnect is built on the world’s #1 CRM, so its customers will never need to re-platform, no matter how fast they grow in size, product offerings, or regions. Global growth now has no barriers for any SMB. Being built on Salesforce allows StoreConnect customers to update their websites, funnels, and content in real-time, providing an unparalleled competitive advantage. StoreConnect is Time. Well Spent. Visit https://getStoreConnect.com/.

References:
1. “Trainings in Nonprofit Fundraising, Proposal Writing, Grants.” Candid Learning, learning.candid.org/resources/knowledge-base/number-of-nonprofits-in-the-u-s/#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20National%20Center,fraternal%20organizations%20and%20civic%20leagues. Accessed 27 Sept. 2023.
2. “StoreConnect Leads the Way in Resolving ‘Plug-in Purgatory’ for SMBS at Dreamforce 2023.” Yahoo! Finance, Yahoo!, finance.yahoo.com/news/storeconnect-leads-way-resolving-plug-120300604.html. Accessed 26 Sept. 2023.
3. Lakshmi Narayanan Lakshmi is a marketer and writer for the CallHub blog. She uses targeted content to help campaign managers (in advocacy groups, et al. “Unable to Raise Funds? These Fundraising Challenges Are Holding You Back.” CallHub, 7 Mar. 2023, callhub.io/blog/fundraising/nonprofit-fundraising-challenges/.

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Karla Jo Helms, JOTO PR™, 727-777-4619, [email protected], jotopr.com

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Emily Williams Knight, Ed.D. joins Operation Homefront’s National Board of Directors

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“I am thrilled Emily will be joining our very talented board of directors,” said Brig Gen (ret) John I. Pray, Jr., President and CEO of Operation Homefront. “Widely recognized as an innovative leader at the state and national levels, Emily shares our deep and unwavering commitment to helping our military families in their time of need for all this very special and deserving group of our fellow citizens have done for all of us in our nation’s time of need.”

Knight oversees an association of 54,000 restaurants employing 1.4 million Texans, posting annual sales of $95 billion. In her first year as CEO, Knight was in the forefront of leading one of the most affected industries through the COVID-19 pandemic. Knight was recognized for her effective leadership, quickly securing waivers from Texas Governor Greg Abbott while also lobbying and securing federal support to help the restaurant and foodservice industries and tens of thousands of workers survive.

“I am honored to join Operation Homefront. As a proud military family member, I am eager to use my experience and connections to help provide a brighter future for this generation of military families who face unexpected financial struggles,” said Dr. Emily Williams Knight “These families need us now, more than ever, and I am looking forward to supporting Operation Homefront’s critical mission.”

As a member of the Operation Homefront Board of Directors, Knight will provide direction to an organization that delivered $48 million in impactful programming to tens of thousands of military families facing financial hardships, particularly as they transition out of service back to their civilian communities.

“On behalf of our entire board, I want to welcome Emily to Operation Homefront,” said Uli Correa, chair of Operation Homefront’s board of directors. “We know she’ll be an incredible addition to our team and all look forward to working with her as we seek to expand our ability to give our amazing military families the opportunity to thrive, not simply struggle to get by, in the communities – OUR communities – they have worked so hard to protect.”

Knight has more than 20 years of experience and success in national and global leadership positions. Prior to leading the TRA, Knight served as Managing Director of Higher Education North America at Study Group, a leading provider of international university education. Knight worked with top university leaders across the U.S. and Canada to build international student recruitment and education pathway programs. Her career includes senior leadership roles at Laureate and serving as President of Kendall College, a leader in hospitality and culinary arts education. During her time as Kendall’s president, Knight expanded access to culinary and hospitality education throughout the U.S., Latin America, and the Middle East. She worked closely with the Illinois legislature to advance the industry and partnered with the Mayor of Chicago, Choose Chicago, and the Illinois Restaurant Association to drive Chicago visitors to a record 50 million per year.

Knight led student recruitment for two of the top five hospitality schools in the world located in Switzerland: Les Roches and Glion. She has partnered with private equity firms, associations, and the U.S. government to build veteran and at-risk training programs. She is a steadfast advocate for military families leveraging her career to lean in and support this important community. Knight has extensive experience working with industry, workforce investment boards, and community colleges to create skills-based training programs designed to fill the growing number of restaurant and hospitality job openings.

Knight holds a Doctorate in Higher Education Leadership from Walden University; an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Newbury College; a Master of Science in Management from Troy University in Alabama; a B.S. in Hospitality Administration from Boston University, where she was a Trustee Scholar and an A.S. in Hotel and Restaurant Administration from Newbury College, where she was a Presidential Scholar and captain of the women’s basketball team.

Dr. Knight was named the 2023 Most Admired CEOs by the Dallas Business Journal and to Nations Restaurant News 50 Most Influential Restaurant Executives in 2021 and 2022. Knight is a member of several boards, including API where she leverages her global experience and international education background. Knight also serves on the Texas Travel and Tourism Board, the University of North Texas School of Hospitality Advisory Board, and the Texas Business Roundtable. She is an adjunct faculty member at Southern New Hampshire University teaching courses in International Business, Management, Leadership and Consumer Marketing.

About Operation Homefront:

Operation Homefront is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families so that they can thrive – not simply struggle to get by – in the communities they have worked so hard to protect. Recognized for superior performance by leading independent charity oversight groups, 85 percent of Operation Homefront expenditures go directly to programs that support tens of thousands of military families each year. Operation Homefront provides critical financial assistance, transitional and permanent housing, and family support services to prevent short-term needs from turning into chronic, long-term struggles. Thanks to the generosity of our donors and the support from thousands of volunteers, Operation Homefront proudly serves America’s military families. For more information, visit OperationHomefront.org.

Media Contact

Erin Burgy, OperationHomefront, (469) 934-7131, [email protected], www.OperationHomefront.org

SOURCE Operation Homefront

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Society: Social Services

Rise Against Hunger’s Third Annual ‘Chef Showdown’ Competition Celebrates World Food Day 2023

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The participating chefs are:

  • Nacho Aguirre and Susana Mijares — This husband and wife duo are owners of DIlice Chocolatier & Patisserie in San Antonio, Texas. Nacho is also Food Network’s 2018 “Spring Baking Championship” winner. Nacho and Susana are competing for the second consecutive year.
  • Cristina Bowerman — Cristina is a Michelin-star-rated chef at Glass Hostaria, a restaurant in Rome, Italy. She has a passion for creating dishes with a blend of flavors from around the world.
  • Michelle Adrillana — Michelle is a chef, food and beverage consultant, content creator and Filipino cuisine advocate from the Philippines.
  • Nicole McLaughlin — The producer and star of Allrecipe’s food series “You Can Cook That,” Nicole hails from Birmingham, Alabama, and has over 20 years of experience in the culinary industry. Competing in the competition for the second time, she won the Chef Showdown last year, taking home the Golden Whisk award.

The Chef Showdown supports Rise Against Hunger’s mission by driving awareness and encouraging action toward addressing global food insecurity. “Rise Against Hunger’s work to end hunger is made possible by people joining our movement and coming alongside us as we tackle this critical issue,” said Jolynn Berk, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Rise Against Hunger. “The Chef Showdown helps us share our mission and the importance of ending world hunger with the chefs’ combined 193,000 followers on Instagram and Facebook.”

The It Starts With a Meal™ Chef Showdown is one of Rise Against Hunger’s annual signature events that enable people to engage with the organization’s mission of ending global hunger. Last year’s Chef Showdown videos received over 55,600 views and nearly 3,800 engagements.

About Rise Against Hunger

Rise Against Hunger, an international humanitarian organization, is growing a global movement to end hunger by empowering communities, nourishing lives and responding to emergencies. Through a global network based in the U.S. and with six international offices, the organization provides immediate nourishment for those facing hunger today and implements sustainable solutions that will lift entire communities for years to come. Rise Against Hunger has facilitated volunteer meal packaging of more than 600 million meals to be distributed to countries around the world. To learn more about Rise Against Hunger’s efforts to end hunger worldwide, please visit www.riseagainsthunger.org.

“The Chef Showdown helps us share our mission and the importance of ending world hunger with the chefs’ combined 193,000 followers on Instagram and Facebook.”

Media Contact

Hannah Payne, Rise Against Hunger, 1 (919) 839-0689 6, [email protected], https://www.riseagainsthunger.org/

SOURCE Rise Against Hunger



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