Month: October 2017

Molly Maid Campaign Recognizes National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Stuart Mitchell

Molly Maid, has raised $2.75 million in support of victims of domestic violence. The nation’s leading residential cleaning company is the only residential cleaning franchise to create its own 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Ms. Molly Foundation, which strives to increase public awareness of domestic violence and provides assistance to local shelters and agencies nationwide. Each October, for the past 21 years, the franchise system comes together in honor of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month for the Ms. Molly Making a Difference Drive. Local Molly Maid offices collect funds and personal…

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LA Announces Food Waste Grant Challenge

Stuart Mitchell

Officials for the City of Los Angeles were excited to announce a new food waste grant competition at the first ever Food Day LA event at City Hall as part of the City’s ongoing efforts to divert waste from landfills. Project categories include food waste prevention, food donation, upcycled use (including animal feed or fuel) and composting. The total grant pool is expected to reach $100,000 and includes both administrative, and project grants. Ten projects to be submitted from members of the public will be selected. “We should always be…

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GA answers calls for a new global code of ethics

Stuart Mitchell

Since the demise of Bell Pottinger there have been more and more calls for ethical behaviour within the industry, with several organizations calling for a new global code of ethics. This was further enhanced when Richard Edelman called on associations to create a coalition to establish a PR Compact to address new demands on ethical standards for the PR industry. In response to this, the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management have put out a statement, the statement is as follows: Statement “-As the only confederation that gathers…

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Absolut Vodka Promotes More Acceptance through The Open Mic Project

Stuart Mitchell

Absolut Vodka® celebrates its latest global campaign – Create a Better Tomorrow, Tonight – with the launch of The Open Mic Project. This collaborative initiative, designed in partnership with singer songwriter and actress Rita Ora, provides a platform for amplifying, and uniting, voices across the nation to refresh the talk. As a brand known for collaborating with creative forces big and small – from artists to musicians to mixologists – The Open Mic Project aligns to Absolut’s larger mission of using creativity as a force for positive change and inspiring…

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Survivors of Domestic Violence Champion ‘Domestic Violence Awareness Month’

Stuart Mitchell

Every October, Break the Silence Against Domestic Violence introduces a campaign dedicated to raising awareness around intimate partner violence. Silence is the abuser’s biggest protector, and through increased awareness on the violence that occurs behind closed doors, we can reduce the isolation, shame, and stigma surrounding abuse. “Our 2017 DVAM theme is ‘How to Break the Silence Against Domestic Violence’. Throughout the month, our focus will be on empowering victims, their families, friends, and co-workers by providing life-saving information and encouragement to help them break free from domestic violence and…

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