Day: 4 February 2019

DTE invests $900,000 in electric safety education campaign for children, first responder training

Stuart Mitchell

DTE Energy is launching a $900,000 education program to inform the public – children in particular – about downed wire safety, and will provide funding to purchase electrical safety equipment and train local fire departments across Southeast Michigan, the company announced today. DTE developed a comprehensive strategy to further emphasize public safety and educate residents about downed power lines following the Michigan Public Service Commission’s investigation into the May 4, 2018 wind storm.  Tragically, a customer who came in contact with a downed wire died. “Safety of the public and…

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National Foundation for Teen Safe Driving set to launch new initiative at the 2019 NADA Expo

Stuart Mitchell

 Each year thousands of lives are lost in motor vehicle crashes. We know what could have been done to prevent many of these tragic deaths, but we can’t assume that everyone else does.   National Foundation for Teen Safe Driving will formally kick off So Let’s Do This at a scheduled press conference at the 2019 NADA Show in San Francisco.  This unique safety initiative, with the might of franchised dealers from across the country, will deliver important messages with strong calls to action at critical times throughout the year.   “Dealers take…

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San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus Announces First-Ever National LGBTQ Center For The Arts In San Francisco

Stuart Mitchell

The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus (SFGMC) has announced that the first-ever National LGBTQ Center for the Arts will open in San Francisco, CA. With a primary focus on performances, public programs and community partnerships, the Center provides a space to bring the arts community and SFGMC together. Purchased for $9.6 million, the new Center will house a cutting-edge media center, provide a creative space for LGBTQ artists, serve as a meeting location for community leaders, host trainings and internship programs and more. Located at 170 Valencia Street, the Center…

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CIPR Health Group calls on NHS leaders to value and protect PR & communication

Stuart Mitchell

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations’ (CIPR) Health group has published an open letter welcoming the focus on public engagement in NHS England’s recently published Long Term Plan. We fully support the call to action for the NHS locally that their implementation plans must be developed with input from the public, patients and crucially the people who work on the frontline. There needs to be consistent, open and transparent conversations that help to drive improvement and address the real issues that affect our communities. Only together can we develop local…

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FIFA, UNESCO and the World Food Programme sign an innovative partnership to enhance children’s access to education

Stuart Mitchell

On the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay, and UN World Food Programme Executive Director David Beasley signed a letter of intent to strengthen the collaboration between the three organizations in support of their common goal to enhance children’s access to sport and promote important life skills. FIFA’s new Football for Schools Programme aims to make football more accessible to both boys and girls around the world by incorporating football activities into physical education curriculums (or as an extracurricular pursuit),…

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