Day: 10 February 2022

Neiman Marcus Group Celebrates the Spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Through Partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America

Stuart Mitchell

In remembrance and celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Neiman Marcus Group has announced that it has reached the $1 million mark in donations to its cherished and long-time partner, Boys & Girls Clubs of America. In the spirit of Martin Luther King’s dream of serving local communities, NMG has partnered with the youth organization for the past 4 years to provide a safe place for children to learn and grow, helping to serve 4.3 million young people in a typical year in more than 4,700 Club facilities. Boys…

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Florida Blue Foundation makes $3.8 million investment in mental well-being for children, families and seniors

Stuart Mitchell

The Florida Blue Foundation, the philanthropic foundation for the state’s Blue Cross Blue Shield plan, today announced a $3.8 million investment to enhance mental health for Florida’s children, families, and seniors. Twelve nonprofit organizations across the state share in the investment which will support community-based programs that directly improve access to and quality of mental well-being services, particularly for the underserved and uninsured, including racial and ethnic minorities, and low-income populations. “There is no health without mental health. Our mental well-being is just as important as our physical health, yet…

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Medtronic Foundation Launches New STEM Partnerships to Serve Over 60,000 Underserved and Underrepresented Students

Stuart Mitchell

The Medtronic Foundation has announced 13 new partnerships with leading organizations serving underrepresented and underserved K-12 students in Minnesota, Northern California and Puerto Rico. Partnerships will address the root cause of persistent inequities by creating opportunity for economic advancement and improving lives through Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education. Within a two-year span, the Medtronic Foundation will invest nearly $4 million to collectively serve over 60,000 underserved and underrepresented students across three priority locations. Key locations have been prioritized based on evidence of racial and economic disparities where Medtronic…

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National Apprenticeship Week – ‘Hiring a PR apprentice is part of the talent solution’

Stuart Mitchell

The PRCA is renewing calls for employers to hire a PR apprentice and help talented individuals get the start they need as part of the UK-wide National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) campaign. Running from 7th to 13th February, NAW aims to shine a light on the achievements of apprentices and employers across the country. The PRCA, in partnership with its new Training, Development and Apprenticeship Programme Partner Cision, will be sharing stories from past and present PR apprentices, employers and coaches on how the programme has positively impacted careers and why apprentices can help…

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Lush promotes anti-racism in schools

Stuart Mitchell

Lush is supporting Black & Irish and Black Inclusive Curriculum Ireland to increase the availability of anti-racism education for school staff across Ireland. Data from two 2021 surveys found that 94% of BIPOC (Black, indigenous, people of colour) in Ireland have experienced Racism in School. With 99% of teachers feeling it is their responsibility to be actively inclusive in their classrooms. These findings showed that for both students and school staff alike there is a need for anti-racism education with 4 out of 5 teachers saying they would be open…

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