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Caliber Public Safety and AT&T Pledge Continued Collaboration for a Faster, Smarter, Safer Future at the 2023 International APCO Conference

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Caliber Public Safety and AT&T are teaming up for an encore! Catch their show-stopping tech solutions for public safety at the 2023 International APCO Conference.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Aug. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Caliber Public Safety, a trailblazer in public safety software solutions, continues its strategic relationship with AT&T, the only carrier that can provide end-to-end emergency communication solutions. This collaboration will continue to deliver innovative solutions for a faster, smarter, and safer future.

Join us at the upcoming 2023 International APCO Conference from August 6-9, 2023, at the Music City Center in Nashville, TN. The conference provides a platform for Caliber and AT&T to showcase how this continued collaboration will help address your public safety challenges and equip you for the future.

Visit us at the FirstNet®, Built with AT&T booth #1419 or stop by the Caliber Public Safety booth #1625. Discover how our collaboration can benefit your public safety operations and initiatives. Let’s connect, learn, and grow together as we continue our mission to enhance community safety and quality of life.

“AT&T is committed to improving the safety of the communities we serve – from delivering the nation’s public safety network to evolving 9-1-1 call centers across the country with NextGen 9-1-1 solutions like AT&T ESInet™,” said Mike Guerra, Director – NextGen 9-1-1 Products, AT&T. “Our ongoing work with Caliber Public Safety focuses on the critical interface between NextGen 9-1-1 dispatchers and first responders on FirstNet, delivered via cloud-centric solutions and applications for CAD and RMS/JMS used by both parties, for faster response with better situational awareness that improve decision making during any managed emergency incident.”

“As we celebrate the ongoing success of our collaboration with AT&T, we are proud to reaffirm our commitment to delivering the highest quality public safety solutions to our customers. The continued partnership with AT&T has been instrumental in driving innovation and strengthening our capabilities, allowing us to stay at the forefront of the industry,” said Todd Thompson, Vice President of Strategic Development & Partnerships, Caliber Public Safety. “Together, we have achieved remarkable milestones and advancements, empowering law enforcement agencies, first responders, and public safety organizations with state-of-the-art cloud-centric technology and seamless communication tools. We look forward to building upon this strong foundation and further enhancing our solutions to support the critical work of those who protect and serve our communities every day.”

Don’t miss out on the chance to learn more about the transformative power of our combined technologies. Whether you’re attending the conference or not, please reach out to us today for more information about our collaborative solutions.

About Caliber Public Safety
Caliber Public Safety provides Computer-Aided Dispatch, Mobile, Records Management, and Forensic Science related solutions to 1,000+ Public Safety agencies across North America. Our customers include Federal & State Police Agencies, County Governments, Large Metropolitan, and Mid-small cities. We pride ourselves on providing solutions with data-sharing and interoperability at the core of our products. Approximately 40% of our team comes from Public Safety, that is why we share the same passion that our customers do. We believe the best way to move our business forward is by taking care of our customers and employees – earning the right to win new business. As a business of Harris Computer Systems, our customers enjoy Software for Life providing assurance we will never sunset a product in use by a maintenance-paying customer. We are in the business of forever.

Go here to learn more about how AT&T is the only carrier that can provide end-to-end emergency communication solutions to support 9-1-1 telecommunicators, dispatchers, first responders in the field, and other emergency personnel from the moment they’re informed of an incident until their mission is complete.

FirstNet and the FirstNet logo are registered trademarks and service marks of the First Responder Network Authority. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

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Jake St. Cyr, Caliber Public Safety, 336-397-5300, info@caliberpublicsafety.com

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American Forests Unveils Updates for Tree Equity Score Tool to Address Climate Justice

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Newly expanded Tree Equity Score tool now provides tree canopy data for over 260 million people – 80% of the U.S. population

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — American Forests, the first national nonprofit conservation organization in the U.S., unveiled the next generation of its free Tree Equity Score tool, now covering over 200,000 neighborhoods and over 260 million people across every urban area in the U.S.

Tree Equity Score aims to help address a stark reality: that a map of tree cover in cities often mirrors a map of income and race. First launched by American Forests in 2021, the free, interactive tool is a breakthrough in democratized data, allowing communities to learn more about the inequitable distribution of tree cover in their neighborhoods that often leads to disadvantaged communities experiencing disproportionately negative health and economic impacts exacerbated by climate change.

“Tree Equity aims to address the dangerous and systemic inequities of tree cover in our communities by prioritizing planting trees in the areas that need them most,” said Jad Daley, president and chief executive officer of American Forests. “Tree Equity not only has real-life social, health, economic and equity outcomes but also brings green jobs and increased community resilience.”

A critical component of American Forests’ efforts to advance Tree Equity in 100 cities by 2030, the updated tool integrates data on current tree cover, socioeconomic status, heat and other relevant factors to assess if cities, towns and urban areas have sufficient tree canopy to deliver maximum health, economic and climate benefits. American Forests prioritizes supporting under-resourced communities with cutting-edge tools and resources. By providing a data-driven foundation and a tool that individuals can easily use, the score enables residents to work hand-in-hand with their neighbors to advocate for strategic tree planting initiatives that reduce the impacts of climate change to human health and the environment in areas with the greatest need.

The Tree Equity Score tool updates launched alongside American Forests’ new documentary, “Mapping the Path to Tree Equity.” The five-minute film highlights the tremendous impact the Tree Equity Score tool has made in providing urban communities with the information needed to get healthy trees to those who need them most, and how the next generation of the Tree Equity Score tool can drive even greater positive change across communities.

Additional changes to the next generation of the Tree Equity Score tool include:

  • Extended coverage to all urban areas in the United States, including Hawaii and Alaska
  • Google’s nationwide high-resolution tree canopy data
  • A new heat disparity dataset measuring extreme heat using Landsat surface temperature
  • New 2020 Census boundaries and American Community Survey data
  • Updated map interface to help users explore patterns in the data
  • User-friendly updates for dynamic reports to help you find out what it takes to raise Tree Equity Scores.
  • Reports are available for every locality, county, congressional district and state. New, full-function search bar to better locate addresses and places

“The next generation of the Tree Equity Score tool will provide the most data-driven and comprehensive look at environmental inequalities in cities across the U.S., so that we can all work together to help get trees where they’re needed now,” Daley said.

To check the Tree Equity score in your neighborhood, visit TreeEquityScore.org.

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About American Forests

American Forests is the first national nonprofit conservation organization created in the U.S. Since its founding in 1875, the organization has been the pathfinders for the forest conservation movement. Its mission is to create healthy and resilient forests, from cities to large natural landscapes, that deliver essential benefits for climate, people, water and wildlife. The organization advances its mission through forestry, innovation, place-based partnerships to plant and restore forests, and movement building. For more information visit: http://www.americanforests.org.

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Alexis Keith, American Forests, 775-446-0273, americanforests@theabbiagency.com

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Ziegler Prices $59,925,000 Financing For Ohio Living 2023

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Ziegler, a specialty investment bank, is pleased to announce the successful pricing of Ohio Living’s Series 2023 Bonds.

CHICAGO, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Ziegler, a specialty investment bank, is pleased to announce the successful pricing of Ohio Living’s Series 2023 Bonds.

Ohio Living is a not-for-profit senior living organization founded in 1922 that owns and operates 12 communities located throughout the state of Ohio. According to the 2022 LeadingAge Ziegler 200 publication, Ohio Living is the second largest nonprofit senior living provider in Ohio and the 22nd largest nonprofit senior living provider in the nation, based on the number of senior living units.

Proceeds of the Series 2023 Bonds will be used to refund existing bank debt, terminate an interest rate swap agreement, fund a debt service reserve fund equal to approximately one year of debt service, fund approximately $3 million of capital expenditures and pay certain costs of issuance associated with the financing. The Series 2023 Bonds consist of tax-exempt fixed interest rate serial and term bonds with an 18-year final maturity. The Series 2023 Bonds feature a 3-year interest only period with annual principal amortization starting in 2026. Ohio Living decided to utilize fixed interest rate bonds to refund a portion of its bank capital following the turbulence experienced in early 2023 in the bank credit markets.

As part of the bond marketing process, Ohio Living’s management team made an in-person presentation to an audience of potential institutional investors attending Ziegler’s annual senior living investor workshop. The marketing and negotiated sales process resulted in six institutions participating in the offering, two of which were new investors to Ohio Living. The overall resulting average yield on the Series 2023 Bonds was 5.24% and they are callable in 7 years at 103%, declining to par in 10 years. The Series Bonds have an investment-grade rating of “BBB-” from Fitch Ratings.

Ziegler has served Ohio Living many times as underwriter and placement agent over the past 30 years. Ziegler’s last work with Ohio Living was in 2022, serving as sole underwriter on the Series 2022 fixed rate bond issuance which was a 6-month forward-settle refinancing.

Bob Stillman, Chief Financial Officer of Ohio Living stated, “once Ohio Living realized it needed to replace one of its historic commercial banking partners, it wanted to restore stability to this portion of its capital structure in short order. Having completed a bond financing in 2022, Ohio Living summonsed its experienced financing team of attorneys, advisors and Ziegler as underwriter to prepare, price and close this issue within 90 days. Ohio Living appreciates Ziegler’s depth of knowledge, industry specialization and execution capabilities resulting in a tremendous outcome that serves to solidify our capital structure for the future.”

Tom Meyers, Senior Managing Director, Ziegler Senior Living Finance added, “Ziegler is pleased to have the opportunity to serve its long-term client Ohio Living once again. Given the recent changes in the bank credit marketplace, this financing created a wonderful opportunity for it to step past these issues by quickly accessing friendly, long-term capital in the public, fixed interest rate markets. Ziegler continues to be impressed by Ohio Living’s progressive strategic decisions relating to its business and operating model in the face of an everchanging marketplace for senior care.”

Ziegler is the nation’s leading underwriter of financings for not-for-profit senior living providers. Ziegler offers creative, tailored solutions to its senior living clientele, including investment banking, financial risk management, merger and acquisition services, seed capital, FHA/HUD, capital and strategic planning as well as senior living research, education, and communication.

For more information about Ziegler, please visit us at http://www.ziegler.com.

About Ziegler:
Ziegler is a privately held, national boutique investment bank, capital markets and proprietary investments firm. It has a unique focus on healthcare, senior living and education sectors, as well as general municipal and structured finance. Headquartered in Chicago with regional and branch offices throughout the U.S., Ziegler provides its clients with capital raising, strategic advisory services, fixed income sales, underwriting and trading as well as Ziegler Credit, Surveillance and Analytics. To learn more, visit http://www.ziegler.com.

Certain comments in this news release represent forward-looking statements made pursuant to the provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This client’s experience may not be representative of the experience of other clients, nor is it indicative of future performance or success. The forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, in particular, the overall financial health of the securities industry, the strength of the healthcare sector of the U.S. economy and the municipal securities marketplace, the ability of the Company to underwrite and distribute securities, the market value of mutual fund portfolios and separate account portfolios advised by the Company, the volume of sales by its retail brokers, the outcome of pending litigation, and the ability to attract and retain qualified employees.

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Christine McCarty, Ziegler, 3125961617, cmccarty@ziegler.com

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IICF Releases 2023 Inclusion Conference Key Takeaways Providing Actionable Insights on the Future of Work, Innovation and Leadership

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The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF) today released the 2023 IICF Inclusion in Insurance Global Conference Key Takeaways, a document sharing valuable learnings from sessions at this year’s IICF Global Conference.

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), a unique nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities and enriching lives, today released the 2023 IICF Inclusion in Insurance Global Conference Key Takeaways, a document sharing valuable learnings from sessions at this year’s IICF Global Conference. As the industry seeks to advance ideas into action, this report provides actionable intelligence and insights centered around several major themes including leadership and innovation, building a culture of inclusion and belonging, talent and the future of work and mental health and wellness.

Takeaways include steps industry professionals can take to better position the industry for the future. Speakers noted how building a culture of inclusion brings a broader range of perspectives to the table, leading to more inclusive and innovative products and services as well as a greater sense of belonging.

They also discussed how prioritizing mental health and wellness is critical to building better employee culture. An emphasis on wellness will provide team members with the time and space to practice self-care which improves team resilience in the long run.

“The energy and camaraderie at this year’s conference was palpable and we continue to see such positive benefits of IICF convening the industry on topics that help to move our industry forward, and positively impact on the entire insurance industry,” said Bill Ross, CEO of IICF. “We’re proud to provide the industry with this comprehensive list of takeaways outlining actionable steps to build a more inclusive and innovative workplace.”        

Additional insights include:

  • Educating, training and facilitating discussions will be key to meeting the opportunities and challenges of sustainability as an economic driver.
  • The insurance industry must maintain a focus on the human element of relationship building as technology continues to advance.
  • Emphasizing a culture of allyship can inspire a greater sense of belonging in the workplace and foster broader collaboration and opportunities for innovation.

For the full 2023 IICF Global Conference report, please visit: https://online.fliphtml5.com/shttp://www.aqgb/#p=1

Next year, IICF will host the 2024 IICF Inclusion in Insurance Forums in Chicago, Dallas, London, Los Angeles and New York while marking the foundation’s 30th anniversary. Registration and additional details will be available later this year at https://inclusion.iicf.org/.

About the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF)
The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF) is a unique nonprofit that unites the collective strengths of the insurance industry to help communities and enrich lives through grants, volunteer service and leadership. Established in 1994, IICF has served as the philanthropic foundation of the insurance industry for nearly thirty years, contributing more than $45 million in community grants along with 320,000 volunteer hours by over 115,000 industry professionals. IICF reinvests locally where funds are raised, serving hundreds of charities and nonprofit organizations, for maximum community impact. IICF is a registered nonprofit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code. Learn more at http://www.iicf.org or follow us on social media @doubleicf

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Alisa Breese, IICF Communications, (949) 412-2143, abreese@iicf.com

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Harris Teeter and Titan Farms donate 37,800 pounds of fresh peaches to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina

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This is the 10th year Harris Teeter and Titan Farms have partnered for the Peaches with a Purpose campaign

MATTHEWS, N.C., Aug. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Harris Teeter and Titan Farms donated 37,800 pounds of fresh peaches to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina (SHFBM) through the companies’ Peaches with a Purpose campaign.

When shoppers bought a peach between July 26 and August 8 at a North Carolina Harris Teeter location, Titan Farms donated a percentage of that sale to SHFBM in the form of fresh peaches.

Titan Farms, the largest peach grower on the east coast, created Peaches with a Purpose to help feed the under-served while bringing attention to the problem of food-insecurity. Through the partnership between Titan Farms and Harris Teeter, the two companies donated more than 380,000 pounds of peaches over the last ten years.

“We want to thank Titan Farms for supporting local hunger relief efforts and for allowing us to consistently be a part of this program,” said Danna Robinson, director of corporate affairs for Harris Teeter. “Fresh produce is scarce in food banks across the country, and we are happy to be able to contribute nutritious items to those in need.”

The peach donation will benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, which serves a total of 24 counties in North Carolina and South Carolina. In the SHFBM service area, more than 489,000 people live in poverty including 159,000 children and 52,000 seniors.

“I am eternally grateful for 10 years of continuous support through Peaches with a Purpose from Harris Teeter and its loyal customers,” said Lori Anne Carr, vice president of Titan Farms. “Fresh produce is often in short supply in food banks, through this partnership, we have been able to provide fresh, nutritious peaches to local N.C. communities for an entire decade. In collaboration with Harris Teeter, Titan Farms serves as a valuable means to address the scarcity of fresh produce in food banks. This partnership demonstrates a commitment to helping families and individuals access essential resources.”

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About Harris Teeter
For more than 60 years, Harris Teeter, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), has enriched lives – one meal, one family, one associate, and one community at a time. Headquartered in Matthews, North Carolina, Harris Teeter employs 36,000 valued associates across more than 250 stores and 60 fuel centers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Maryland, Delaware, Florida, and the District of Columbia.

About Titan Farms
Founded in 1999 by Chalmers and Lori Anne Carr, Titan Farms is a premier grower, packer and shipper of fresh peaches and vegetables. With core values focused on producing the highest quality produce in the market, you are sure to take home the freshest produce they have available. Today, Titan Farms is the largest peach grower on the east coast, with over 6,200 acres of peaches, 600 acres of bell peppers, 1,000 acres of broccoli and 36 acres of eggplant. Titan Farms is a family-run operation, including long-time employees who have become part of their Titan family.

About Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina
As part of Feeding America, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina – serves 24 counties in North and South Carolina. In FY 2021-2022, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina distributed over 75 million pounds of food and household items to over 950 hunger feeding agencies including emergency pantries, soup kitchens, senior programs, shelters and low-income daycares.

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Paige Pauroso, Harris Teeter, 704-844-3101, ppauroso@harristeeter.com

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Coalition for Family Harmony Opens a Second Domestic Violence Shelter for Indigenous Survivors of Violence

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Our indigenous communities suffer in silence, not knowing that there is help for them. We will work hard to break the barriers that make it difficult for them to leave abusive relationships.


OXNARD, Calif. (PRWEB)

Coalition for Family Harmony (Coalition) is proud to announce a second domestic violence shelter serving indigenous survivors of domestic violence that opened in February 2023. Coalition was awarded funding from Cal OES in a competitive application to provide emergency housing to a specialized population. Using a peer-based model of service, the new shelter is staffed with trilingual advocates of various languages to better serve survivors who hesitate to reach out because they are undocumented and have language barriers.

Coalition domestic violence counselors have long understood that when a survivor of domestic violence leaves their abusive partner, they are often forced to leave their home and their community to keep themselves and their children safe. These issues are compounded for victims of abuse from the indigenous community, as they find themselves in a country with few legal rights, a severe lack of language access, and a skyrocketing cost of living. Furthermore, indigenous survivors working in the agriculture sector or in factories oftentimes work at the same place of employment as their abuser and rely on shared friends and family to afford to live in Ventura County.

Severing ties with a community that provides spiritual healing and a sense of social connection can cause lasting mental and emotional harm for generations. Using a peer model, the goal of our new shelter is to create a safe space for our indigenous community members to have the time to heal, receive legal and therapeutic support, and help children with the impacts of domestic violence in their lives.

Through trilingual domestic violence support and advocacy, our new program emphasizes identifying avenues for income and housing to help the survivor maintain economic independence and build community with other survivors of domestic violence.

Since 1976, Coalition for Family Harmony has served survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Ventura County. The Coalition’s mission is to provide direct services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault; to educate the community regarding multiple forms of violence; and to prevent the cycle of violence. Since its inception, Coalition has helped save thousands of lives and stop the deadly cycle of violence in families.

Since then, the agency has transformed to address multiple factors in the cycle of violence including victims, perpetrators, children who have witnessed or experienced family violence, early prevention, and socioeconomic barriers victims may have prevented them from thriving. These barriers include safe and permanent housing, accessing mental health services, and legal counsel or representation in cases related to their victimization such as restraining orders, property disputes, child custody, divorce, and immigration. Last year, the Coalition served over 5,000 clients across all programming.

“Our indigenous communities suffer in silence, not knowing that there is help for them. We will work hard to break the barriers that make it difficult for them to leave abusive relationships. The shelter will be a haven where they can get all the help they need in a way that they understand and feel understood,” said Laura Morales, Housing Services Manager.

The new shelter is in addition to the portfolio of housing options available through the Coalition including emergency shelter and transitional housing.

Survivors may call our 24-hour trilingual hotline at 800-300-2181.

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ACLS Opens 2023 Leading Edge Fellowship Competition for Recent PhDs Committed to Social Justice

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Purple graphic with rainbow-colored spoke on left. Text reads ACLS Leading Edge Fellowship, Apply by March 15, 9:00 PM EDT.

The program demonstrates the dynamic capacity of the humanities to advance justice and equity in society.


NEW YORK (PRWEB)

The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) announces the fifth competition for Leading Edge Fellowships, made possible by the generous support of the Mellon Foundation. The program demonstrates the dynamic capacity of the humanities to advance justice and equity in society.

In 2023, the ACLS Leading Edge Fellowship Program will offer 22 two-year fellowships partnering recent humanities and interpretive social sciences PhDs with organizations advancing social justice and equity in communities across the United States. The fellowships are designed to draw on the humanistic skills, capacities, and frameworks developed in the course of earning the PhD and provide a range of networking and career-building opportunities.

This year, ACLS is partnering with 22 nonprofit organizations including the Campaign for Southern Equality (Asheville, NC), Gender Justice (Saint Paul, MN), and Strategic Action for a Just Economy (Los Angeles, CA).

ACLS is now accepting fellowship applications, with submissions due by 9:00 PM EDT on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.

Each Leading Edge Fellow will receive a $66,000 stipend in year one, and $70,000 in year two, as well as health insurance, professional development funding, and mentorship. Fellows will contribute to initiatives and projects advancing the rights of immigrant workers and students, promoting strategic social change through the arts, and advocating for reproductive justice in communities like Saint Paul, MN and Dallas, TX. The fellows also will participate in a variety of professional development and networking activities designed to help translate the experiences of their two-year placements into post-fellowship career opportunities.

The Leading Edge Fellowship program welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds including historically underrepresented groups such as Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, Asian American and Pacific Islander, American Indian or Alaskan Native scholars, first generation college students, scholars from low-income backgrounds, formerly incarcerated scholars, queer and trans scholars, and scholars with disabilities.

Formed in 1919, the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is a nonprofit federation of 79 scholarly organizations. As the leading representative of American scholarship in the humanities and interpretive social sciences, ACLS holds a core belief that knowledge is a public good. As such, ACLS strives to promote the circulation of humanistic knowledge throughout society. In addition to stewarding and representing its member organizations, ACLS utilizes its $170 million endowment and $36 million annual operating budget to expand the forms, content, and flow of scholarly knowledge, reflecting our commitment to diversity of identity and experience. ACLS collaborates with institutions, associations, and individuals to strengthen the evolving infrastructure for scholarship. In all aspects of our work, ACLS is committed to principles and practices in support of racial and social justice.

The Mellon Foundation is the nation’s largest supporter of the arts and humanities. Mellon believes that the arts and humanities are where we express our complex humanity, and that everyone deserves the beauty, transcendence, and freedom to be found there. Through its grants, Mellon seeks to build just communities enriched by meaning and empowered by critical thinking, where ideas and imagination can thrive. The Foundation makes grants in four core program areas: Arts and Culture; Higher Learning; Humanities in Place; and Public Knowledge.

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ReImagine Science and Global CoLabs Network Team up to Partner Early Career Scientists with Teens Focused on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals

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ReImagine Science wants to develop skills in strong scientific critique for these teen activists. Early career PhDs in the sciences can hone their skills in collaboration and communication as they support teen hub members who are working on issues that matter to them and their communities.


WASHINGTON (PRWEB)

ReImagine Science is looking for early career scientists to be mentors to Global CoLab Network’s teen-led SDG Hubs – unique, weekly virtual meetings that support teens in collaborative initiatives to address today’s big challenges through projects collaboratively and in their own communities. These teens, aged 13 to 19 years old, are part of the growing movement to address the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals – SDGs – through collective and local action.

Part of a long-term relationship between ReImagine Science and Global CoLab Network, this new initiative will provide opportunities for early career research scientists to become mentors, create opportunities to hone their communication skills, share knowledge gained through their own research and studies, and interact with dedicated activists who are developing their own skills as organizers.

“ReImagine Science sees a need for developing skills in strong scientific critique to support novel ideas and initiatives for positive impact. At the same time, early career PhDs in the sciences can hone their skills in collaboration and mentoring as they support teen hub members who are working on issues that matter to them and their communities,” says Kennan Salinero, Executive Director of ReImagine Science.

Current hubs are centered on challenges and opportunities in twelve areas: climate, plastic pollution, quality education, zero hunger, racial justice, wildlife conservation, mental health, arts for change, supporting Afghan young females, and Spanish and Turkish speaking Hubs. Teens globally 13 to 19 years old can apply to join an SDG hub here.

Applicants who are selected to be hub mentors will be provided training and support on how to mentor teens who are actively working to make a difference on UN sustainability goals, in this unique online environment.

Information about current Teens Dreams projects can be found here.

For more information about this initiative to train science-focused teen hub mentors contact kennan@reimaginescience.org.

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A Safe Place Receives the SBB Research Group Foundation Grant

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CHICAGO (PRWEB)

A Safe Place received a $5,000 grant from the SBB Research Group Foundation, which awards monthly grants to support impactful organizations.

Based in Lake County, Illinois, A Safe Place, a nonprofit organization, provides comprehensive services to survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking. The organization offers a continuum of care that addresses all aspects of abuse, from identifying root causes to creating and maintaining a safe environment for its survivors.

Among its many program offerings, A Safe Place provides community education and prevention programs, emergency services, housing, therapy and counseling, intervention, and other essential services. The organization supports individuals across Lake County, Cook County, southern Wisconsin, and surrounding areas. Overall, A Safe Place serves over 24,000 individuals per year.

“It is time for all of us to get involved,” said Damaris Lorta, A Safe Place’s Chief Development Officer. “We need the entire community to stand up and support programs that fight domestic violence.” Funding from the SBB Research Group Foundation will help A Safe Place continue providing its services.

“A Safe Place provides essential support to vulnerable people in our community,” said Matt Aven, co-founder and board member of the SBB Research Group Foundation.

For more information about A Safe Place, visit https://asafeplaceforhelp.org/

The Foundation encourages any 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization to apply for a grant at sbbrg.org/apply-for-grant. Donations are awarded to different organizations monthly.

About the SBB Research Group Foundation

The SBB Research Group Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports ambitious organizations solving unmet needs with thoughtful, long-term strategies. SBB Research Group LLC, a Chicago-based investment management firm led by Sam Barnett, Ph.D., and Matt Aven, established the SBB Research Group Foundation to further its philanthropic mission. In addition, the Foundation sponsors the SBBRG STEM Scholarship, which supports students pursuing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics degrees.

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