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PepsiCo Foundation and National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation announce million dollar partnership to expand workforce training

Stuart Mitchell

The PepsiCo Foundation and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) are proud to announce a strategic partnership aimed at expanding restaurant and hospitality job-readiness training to new cities across the United States to help build a future workforce. This collaboration will empower people from all backgrounds to pursue jobs in the restaurant industry, providing them with the skills necessary to start and build a restaurant industry career. The PepsiCo Foundation awarded NRAEF $1 million dollars to expand the Restaurant Ready program aimed at training employees and providing career services…

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Top 100 local nonprofits across North America named Community Impact Award Winners by The PepsiCo Foundation

Stuart Mitchell

The PepsiCo Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2024 Community Impact Awards, a prestigious program providing $7,500 grants to 100 nonprofit organizations across North America. All 100 organizations were nominated by PepsiCo employees and celebrate a diverse range of local initiatives dedicated to making a positive impact in their communities. The Community Impact Awards highlight the PepsiCo Foundation’s commitment to supporting local organizations that address critical issues surrounding food insecurity, economic opportunity, and safe water access. These grants empower nonprofits to continue their vital work, fostering vibrant…

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PepsiCo Foundation Announces 100 New Impacto Hispanic Business Accelerator Grantees

Stuart Mitchell

The PepsiCo Foundation is thrilled to welcome 100 new grantees to the Impacto Hispanic Business Accelerator Program. Established in 2020 with 150 grantees to-date, the program seeks to empower and equip Hispanic food and beverage entrepreneurs with the skills and resources to take their businesses to new heights. After six weeks of intensive training and coaching, in partnership with Accion Opportunity Fund, Allies for Community Business, LiftFund and Prospera, these outstanding individuals will receive $10,000 dollar grants in addition to joining the PepsiCo Foundation Impacto Network.  The PepsiCo Foundation’s Impacto Hispanic Business Accelerator Program aims…

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The PepsiCo Foundation to Provide Capital and Coaching to Over 100 Hispanic Small Business Owners to Help Them Thrive During Tough Times

Stuart Mitchell

The PepsiCo Foundation, PepsiCo’s philanthropic arm, is proud to open applications for the 2023 Impacto Hispanic Business Accelerator program today. In partnership with Accion Opportunity Fund, Allies for Community Business, LiftFund, and Prospera, the program aims to bolster Hispanic-owned businesses — specifically food and beverage businesses that are beloved community staples — to address foundational business challenges and support business growth. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly 50 percent of businesses fail within the first five years, which is why the PepsiCo Foundation is focused on keeping the…

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The PepsiCo Foundation and Doritos® SOLID BLACK® Invest in 16 Nonprofit Leaders for Black Changemakers Program

Stuart Mitchell

The PepsiCo Foundation and Doritos SOLID BLACK have announced 16 Black nonprofit leaders selected for the 2023 Black Changemakers program, a program developed to uplift Black community leaders and amplify their bold voices to showcase the positive impact they are making. The nonprofit leaders selected for this year’s program represent organizations focused on education, youth development & mentorship, food insecurity, job training, financial literacy, and more. Selected Black Changemakers will each receive a $50,000 grant, leadership development training with Indiana University’s Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, which provides nonprofit professionals…

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