PHOENIX (PRWEB)
November 13, 2022

Mercurio Analytics is delighted to announce that Dr. Arthur C. Evans, Jr., Ph.D., has recently joined as a member of our Advisory Board.

Dr. Evans spent 12 years as the commissioner of Philadelphia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS). He led the transformation of the agency’s approach to serving a wide range of individuals with complex needs. The transformation of the $1.5 billion Philadelphia system has relied heavily on public health strategies that contribute to better community health.

He emphasized a data-driven, population health approach to improve outcomes for people and increase system efficiency. An unconventional leader, he employed science, research, community activism, spirituality, traditional clinical care, policy, and cross-system collaborations to change the status quo. Over his tenure, the agency saved more than $110 million, which the city reinvested in improving and expanding services and employing innovative strategies to reach more people. The work in Philadelphia has become a national and international model, with over 25 states and more than a dozen countries having either visited the city or invited Dr. Evans to speak about the Philadelphia model.

His approach gave voice to and empowered individuals and communities that have been historically marginalized. He enlisted political and community leaders, grassroots organizations, academic institutions, and advocates in a citywide commitment to think differently about behavioral health and intellectual disabilities. He ensured those with lived experiences were involved with every policy decision.

Dr. Evans has been honored nationally and internationally for his work. In 2015, he was recognized as an “Advocate for Action” by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy. In 2017, he received the Visionary Leadership Award from the National Council of Behavioral Health and was inducted into the Florida Atlantic University Alumni Hall of Fame. His work as a strong advocate for social justice has led to his receiving three different awards named for the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

Dr. Evans has held faculty appointments at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, and the Drexel School of Public Health. He also held a faculty appointment at the Yale University School of Medicine.

“We are strategically and thoughtfully curating our Board of Advisors for depth and breadth of experience, business acumen, and visionary factors. Dr. Evans’ vision inspired us to start Mercurio Analytics and deliver amazing results, as realized in Philadelphia, to communities of all sizes. We are thrilled and honored to have brilliant thought leaders who will help shape Mercurio’s future and innovative solutions, and make the world just a little bit better,” says Minky Kernacs, Mercurio Analytics’ CEO.

Mercurio launched two solutions, D4 and D4 988 BedBoard, this year, enabling governments to strategize and rethink the management, delivery, and coordination of social services to effectively deliver the right services to the right people, in the right amount, at the right time.

About Mercurio Analytics

Mercurio Analytics is the social services intelligence platform leader for local and state government agencies. On a mission to empower government agencies to make our communities safer, healthier, and more enjoyable, Mercurio D4 was built solely to holistically address the social challenges that threaten our communities, such as homelessness, addiction, and crime. Mercurio partners with local and state governments to achieve true interoperability and securely streamline, integrate, and create cross-departmental collaborations. This leads agencies to effectively deliver the right services to the right people, in the right amount, at the right time.

Mercurio’s social benefit application, D4 988 BedBoard, provides first responders and agency staff with a time-saving, real-time availability solution to locate the best-suited facilities and programs for individuals in crises such as homelessness, mental and behavioral health crises, and suicidal ideations. All profits from D4 988 BedBoard are donated to charities focusing on eliminating homelessness and human trafficking.

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CHICAGO (PRWEB)
November 10, 2022

The SBB Research Group Foundation invited five prior grant recipients to share updates on their critical efforts to support the local community. The Foundation awarded additional grants to further each of the respective organization’s missions (organizations listed alphabetically):

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  Fill A Heart 4 Kids (Lake Forest) provides educational support, necessities, and a sense of community to unaccompanied at-risk homeless youth and foster children in Illinois. The initial grant provided essential school supplies to children in need.
• Firehouse Community Arts Center (Chicago) aims to reduce violence in the North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago by engaging with at-risk youth through various arts programs. The initial grant supported the organization’s Workforce Development Program, through which young men undergo intensive job training to help develop and achieve long-term career goals.
• GiveNKind (Mundelein) sources excess goods from manufacturers and distributors and supplies them to local nonprofit organizations. The initial grant supported the organization’s Resource Rescue program, which provides over 330 Illinois nonprofit partners with the resources they need to keep their operations and programs.
• Haven Youth & Family Services (Wilmette) supports mental health wellness in the local community by offering counseling, prevention, intervention, and therapy programs to youth and their families. The initial grant supported Safety Assessments, Individual and Group Therapy, and Community Service Opportunities. In addition, the organization used the funding to provide support services to individuals and families in Highland Park.
• The Bloc (Chicago) utilizes the sport of boxing to provide academic, social, and emotional support and opportunities to youth in Chicago. The initial grant supported the creation of a Food Club to provide opportunities for youth to learn how to grow and prepare food.

“We are thankful for the critical work that these five organizations do for the community,” said Matt Aven, co-founder and board member of the Foundation. “We are proud to support these organizations and are grateful to continue our partnerships with them.”

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

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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NEW YORK (PRWEB)
October 05, 2022

Fred Alger Management, LLC (“Alger”) today announced a $170,000 contribution to charities focused on addressing inequality and social justice. This marks the third consecutive year Alger has provided such support.

Since 2020, Alger and its employees have contributed more than $940,000 to such organizations. The donations are made in memory of the 35 colleagues the firm lost on September 11, 2001.

“Employee-led fundraising and volunteer initiatives supporting underserved communities is an important part of Alger’s culture. This year’s contributions are another demonstration of our commitment to these efforts. I am proud that our firm prioritizes giving back to organizations that are helping to improve communities like the greater New York City area and Boston, where Alger employees live and work,” said Alger CEO and Chief Investment Officer Dan Chung.

The following non-profit organizations will receive a donation from Alger:

• All Stars Project
• Avenues for Justice
• Black Economic Council of Massachusetts (BECMA)
• Brooklyn NAACP
• Equal Justice Initiative
• Jay Heritage Center
• New Jersey Institute for Social Justice
• New York Civil Liberties Union
• NYC Anti-Violence Project
• The ACLU Foundation of Massachusetts
• The Boston Racial Equity Fund
• The Bronx Defenders Bail Reform Initiative
• The Brooklyn Hospital Center
• The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City
• The Knowledge House
• The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund

“More than 21 years after the tragic events of September 11, we continue to honor our lost colleagues by supporting local causes and communities that were important to them and remain so today,” Dan added.

Alger’s charitable efforts, including the Alger Candlelight Giving Program and the firm’s Matching Gift Program, are additional ways that Alger and its employees are dedicated to giving back to the community by creating meaningful volunteer opportunities and supporting those who are underserved. Alger’s Candlelight Giving Program was established in 2007 and is managed by Alger personnel. For a full list of Alger’s charitable efforts, visit Alger’s website.

About Alger

Founded in 1964, Alger is widely recognized as a pioneer of growth-style investment management. Headquartered in New York City with affiliate offices in Boston and London, Alger provides U.S. and non-U.S. institutional investors and financial advisors access to a suite of growth equity separate accounts, mutual funds, and privately offered investment vehicles. The firm’s investment philosophy, discovering companies undergoing Positive Dynamic Change, has been in place for over 50 years. Weatherbie Capital, LLC, a Boston-based investment adviser specializing in small and mid-cap growth equity investing is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alger. For more information, please visit http://www.alger.com.

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NEW ORLEANS (PRWEB)
July 06, 2022

The Educating All Learners Alliance (EALA), a coalition of over 100 partner organizations led by InnovateEDU, announces LiberatED as the recipient of the 2022 New Champions Grant Fund. Beginning this year, the New Champions Fund awards an annual unrestricted competitive sub-grant and year-long mentorship to support a selected leader of color, or an ally of the equity in education movement. Administered by EALA, the $35,000 grant is awarded to a recipient doing innovative and exceptional work to support students with disabilities, including students who are marginalized or come from underserved communities and those experiencing poverty. STEM4Real and Dr. Charles L. Cole, III are named as 2022 New Champion Runners-Up, recipients of the two additional $5,000 sub-grants per year.

“This year’s New Champion project has been an amazing success. The diversity of perspective, voices and organizations represented during the selection process and among the applicants was extraordinary – from community based organizations, to established non-profits, to educators working in classrooms everyday,” said Erin Mote, Executive Director of InnovateEDU. “It demonstrates the continued need to enter the voice and work of incredible organizations in our field who are advocates and champions for all students – but especially those students with disabilities.”

The purpose of this award is to elevate the work and profile of emerging leaders doing exceptional work who may struggle to be recognized in traditional national fundraising or communication efforts. The 2022 New Champion was selected by a judging panel composed of 12 national leaders in education. The explicit intent of this work is to diversify the organizations, voices, and approaches that are leading the conversation on serving all students.

2022 EALA New Champion

LiberatED

LiberatED centers healing, justice, and radical love in social and emotional learning (SEL) and education to create a world where all children and youth live, learn, and thrive in the comfort of their own skin.

2022 New Champion Runners-Up

STEM4Real

Our mission is to increase equity, access and opportunity in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education for each and every student, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, or ability. We are committed to providing justice-centered and culturally relevant professional development for educators by transforming pedagogy and standards-based learning strategies through collaboration, professional learning, and culturally responsive instructional materials.

Dr. Charles L. Cole, III

My work’s mission is my life’s mission: To build and uplift the agency of the end-users of education because no one is coming to save us. We save ourselves. I don’t love systems, I love people.

For more information, visit the Educating All Learners Alliance website.

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The Educating All Learners Alliance (EALA) is an uncommon coalition of organizations committed to resource sharing and community-building that supports the efforts of the education community to meet the needs of students with disabilities.

Contact: Jonathan Barry Wolf, InnovateEDU, jonathan@innovateedunyc.org

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SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. (PRWEB)
June 08, 2022

Community Housing Network, southeast Michigan’s largest housing resource nonprofit organization recently announced its most recent development project in Sault Ste. Marie will break ground this spring with support from state funding and the local community. This housing development marks its first in Chippewa County.

Garfield Landing, which the project is named, is located the former site of Garfield School. The historical site has been a vacant property for nearly 30 years and will soon be adapted into 14 one- and two-bedroom apartments. The surrounding property will also be home to 22 newly constructed apartments.

“The former Garfield School is set on a beautiful property with views of the Sault Ste. Marie energy canal. Community Housing Network is working closely with the State Historic Preservation Office to preserve much of the architecture and historical aspect of the main building,’ said CJ Felton, Community Housing Network Director of Real Estate Development. “There has been a need for more housing, and affordable housing, in this area for some time. CHN is honored to be working with several partners in this amazing community to see it develop and grow.”

Community Housing Network is currently working with National Parks Service to have Garfield Landing, which was built in the late 1800s, placed on the national register of historic places. With this designation, the adaptive re-use of the school building would be eligible for federal historic tax credits. CHN received a majority of funding for its Garfield Landing project through the state’s housing tax credit. In addition, Central Bank, Sault Ste. Marie’s oldest financial institution will be partnering for its long-term debt.

Both the Chippewa County Community Foundation and the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians have joined CHN as economic development partners.

“In 2017, the Chippewa County Community Foundation (CCCF) reviewed our investment policy and made the decision to add ‘impact investing’ to our investment strategy,” said Debbie Jones, executive director, Chippewa County Community Foundation. “When CHN approached CCCF about a partnership to develop workforce housing, we saw it as a perfect fit to provide much-needed affordable housing and still have a return on our investable assets. Since this was our first project that involved ‘impact investing,’ we were very cautious and knew we needed to do a significant amount of due diligence. The staff of CHN has been great to work with and provided all the information and support we needed to feel confident we were making a great investment by partnering with CHN. I am very excited to keep moving forward with this project and see the results of everyone’s hard work.’

In addition to Garfield Landing, CHN will begin construction on its first-ever market-rate apartment community in the current County Annex Building.

“Sault Ste. Marie is a small, yet vibrant community on the brink of continued economic development, highlighted by the ongoing nearly $1 billion, 10-year project to expand the historic Soo Locks,” said Felton. “Our mission is to develop inclusive communities and invest in the revitalization. These projects will provide a combined $14 million investment in Sault Ste. Marie while offering access to sustainable housing for local residents and those looking to live and work in the area.

CHN plans to host a groundbreaking event in the summer of 2022 inviting the community to take part in this exciting and historic project.

Community Housing Network is Southeast Michigan’s largest housing resource nonprofit agency opening doors and changing lives for people in need through proven strategies of homeless prevention, housing assistance and development, community education and referral, advocacy, and additional services. The organization carries out its work in Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne counties. For the past seven years, it was recognized by the Detroit Free Press as a Top 100 Workplace. In 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 CHN was honored as a Crain’s Cool Place to Work. For more information, visit http://www.communityhousingnetwork.org.

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CINCINNATI (PRWEB)
June 03, 2022

Caring Transitions, the leader in senior relocation and transition services, is pleased to announce it has been selected as an Honor Expert by Honor, the world’s largest senior care network and technology platforms. As an Honor Expert, Caring Transitions is Honor’s preferred referral partner for senior relocations, downsizing, and estate sales.

The Honor Expert program empowers both seniors and their families to find resources and solutions to the myriad problems facing the aging generation. Instead of seeking help from a variety of places, Honor Expert provides a one-stop-shop for seniors and their families to receive help directly from social workers, gerontologists, and aging advocates and connect with trusted service providers on a national scale, including the experts at Caring Transitions.

“We are thrilled with our preferred partner status and inclusion as an Honor Expert. Everyone at Caring Transitions is excited about the future of working with an organization of this magnitude that is deeply embedded in senior services and using technology to pave the way in reaching seniors and families in need of support,” said Ray Fabik, President of Caring Transitions. “The synergy between our organizations in our desire to serve the senior community and their families can be leveraged to make an even bigger impact.”

Caring Transitions, which has more than 250 franchise locations across the country, utilizes specially trained professionals who oversee every detail of a senior’s transition, including decluttering, organizing, packing, move management, unpacking, resettling, and cleanouts. The company also manages both in-home and online estate sales. The online estate sales are hosted on CTBIDS, the brand’s widely popular auction platform, which helps support its clients in liquidating unique and everyday treasures.

To learn more about Caring Transitions, visit http://www.CaringTransitions.com.

About Caring Transitions

Caring Transitions, founded in 2006, is the most trusted and experienced national franchise specializing in senior relocation and transition services. With more than 250 locations throughout the United States all owned and operated by Certified Relocation and Transition Specialists, Caring Transitions provides clients with supportive moves, auctions, rightsizing, and transitions. This includes expert advice plus a well-executed transition plan beginning with the initial sorting of personal belongings through packing, unpacking, resettling, and selling of items to the final clearing and cleaning of the property. For more information, visit http://www.caringtransitions.com or visit us on Facebook.

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CHICAGO (PRWEB)
May 19, 2022

CSG Government Solutions, a national leader in government program modernization, today announced that it has been selected by the Virginia Department of Social Services, Division of Child Support Enforcement, to provide strategy and planning services for its Child Support System Modernization Project.

The Commonwealth is embarking on the implementation of a modern, cloud-hosted child support enforcement system. CSG is conducting a Feasibility Study, developing the Planning and Implementation Advance Planning Documents as required by the Office of Child Support Enforcement, and supporting development of a Request for Proposal for a system implementation vendor. CSG is also providing readiness activities such as Organizational Change Management, project management planning, and legacy data analysis to help the Commonwealth prepare for the next phase of the project.

This project has the full support of the Virginia Department of Social Services. Its Division of Child Support Enforcement collects more than $650 million in child support annually. DCSE’s legacy system, the Automated Program to Enforce Child Support (APECS), is nearly 30 years old, the second oldest in the country. This system is used to manage almost 280,000 cases, which include nearly 350,000 children, and it interfaces with TANF, SNAP, Child Welfare, and Medicaid systems to accept referrals, complete intake, and conduct case management.

“CSG is excited to support Virginia in completing one of the nation’s first feasibility studies using OCSE’s updated guidance,” says Tim Lenning, Director of CSG’s Child Support practice. “Our team applies our child support system expertise to help DSS implement a system to efficiently serve families across the Commonwealth.”

CONTACT:

Tim Lenning

Director, Child Support Practice

CSG Government Solutions

180 N. Stetson Ave

Suite 3200

Chicago, IL 60601

312.444.2760 Fax: 312.938.2191

tlenning@csgdelivers.com

About CSG Government Solutions:

CSG Government Solutions is a leading government operations consulting firm helping states modernize critical program enterprises. We help governments leverage innovative technology and processes to meet the challenges of administering complex programs. Founded in 1997, CSG clients include 47 state and territory governments, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the U.S. Department of Labor, and large municipal governments. For more information, visit http://www.csgdelivers.com and connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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