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Grand Maratha Foundation conducts health check-up of tribals in Yeoor Hills, Thane

October 14, 2020
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Ms. Madhvi Shelatkar, trustee (GMF) on behalf of the Foundation along with Shri Rajesh Tawde was present as the chief guest. Under his guidance medicines for various ailments including sanitizers, soaps and masks were distributed to the tribals to maintain personal hygiene.

Mr. Rohit Shelatkar, Founder, Grand Maratha Foundation said, “The Grand Maratha Foundation is always committed to take care of the underprivileged by providing them better facilities to ensure their well-being. While the country is fighting the Coronavirus, we, the members of the Grand Maratha Foundation, have reached out to the affected families and have helped them become well equipped to endure this pandemic. “

Along with the medical team, guests Mr. Hemantji Jadhav, Mr. Mohan Desai, Mr. Sanjay Thakur and Mr. Amarendra Tiwari were present at the health check-up.

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Billionaire Ray Dalio’s Foundation Funds $50 Million ‘Health Justice’ Center To Curb Health Disparities Affecting Minorities

October 13, 2020
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A $50 million pledge from billionaire hedge-fund manager Ray Dalio’s Dalio Philanthropies is funding a new center for health justice at NewYork-Presbyterian, the hospital announced on Tuesday.

The new Dalio Center for Health Justice will “address health disparities and health justice through research, education, advocacy and investment in communities,” according to a press release. One of its top priorities will be to focus on reducing disparities that disproportionately affect communities of color.

“Our goal is to contribute to equal healthcare and equal education because we believe that these are the most fundamental building blocks of equal opportunity and a just society,” Dalio said in the statement. “We know that these don’t adequately exist, and we are excited to have a great partner in NewYork-Presbyterian, who we are confident will find ways

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Red Songbird Foundation Announces Mental Health Summit on October 24 Hosted by Tim Storey

October 10, 2020
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LOS ANGELES – October 10, 2020 – ( Newswire.com )

In conjunction with World Mental Health Day, The Red Songbird Foundation has announced their Mental Health Summit which will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 9 am-11 am via Zoom. Acclaimed Author, Speaker and Life Coach Tim Storey will be hosting it alongside Founder Hilary Roberts and Co-Chair Jason Wahler. The goal of the summit is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilize efforts in support of mental health while providing insight and a possible solution to those who may be or may have walked similar paths.

The Summit will cover the importance of mental health well-being and the effects of COVID-19, racism, financial insecurity has on one’s mental health with the goal of providing

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Tomball Regional Health Foundation continues supporting community with recent grant to Lone Star College

October 10, 2020
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Lone Star College announced, Oct. 6, that the Tomball Regional Health Foundation awarded the Lone Star College Foundation grants worth $244,696 to help Lone Star College-Tomball’s nursing and lifePATH programs.

LSC-Tomball president Lee Ann Nutt said the college has a longstanding relationship with the Tomball Regional Health Foundation.

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“They have been supportive of our programs and our college for many years, we have a great track record with them. …That’s allowed us to maintain this relationship of trust and support,” Nutt said. “Because of that relationship, trust and respect between us, we’ve been able to partner together quite a bit, I’m very grateful for that.”

The grant is technically one award but was split into two different parts, according to Nutt, with $244,696 going toward funding for additional lifePATH staffing and $101,839 helping provide more

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Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts awards $2M in coronavirus relief funds to 70 nonprofits

October 9, 2020
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SPRINGFIELD — The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts announced Friday that it has awarded a new round of coronavirus relief funds totaling more than $2 million to 70 nonprofit groups in the region.

“We recognize that our community depends on a healthy nonprofit sector and these are particularly challenging times for nonprofits in our region,” said Katie Allan Zobel, the foundation’s president and CEO. “These stabilization grants are intended to help nonprofits continue their critical work and adapt to the current reality. Our aim is to help ensure that they are able to continue their vital work throughout, and beyond, our current crisis.”

The funds target nonprofits that have been harmed financially by the pandemic, including organizations that serve the most vulnerable populations, the foundation said in a news release. The maximum grant award for each nonprofit was $50,000 for general operations, and a total of $2.05 million was allocated.

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Born This Way Foundation and Zynga Partner to Raise Awareness of World Mental Health Day in Words With Friends Takeover Event

October 9, 2020
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The Word ‘STAY’ Will Be Featured As The Word Of The Day In Words With Friends to Further Open Up Much-Needed Conversation Around Mental Health And Available Resources Through The Power of Words and Community

Today, Zynga Inc. (Nasdaq: ZNGA), a global leader in interactive entertainment, announced that its iconic game, Words With Friends, has partnered with Born This Way Foundation to support and bring awareness to World Mental Health Day. As part of the collaboration to further raise mental health awareness, Words With Friends will feature the word ‘STAY’ as its October 10, 2020 Word of The Day.

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Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and IMPACT DC Partner on Bridging Health Disparities Gap

October 8, 2020
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AAFA, IMPACT DC team up with a focus on expanding nationwide community health programming

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Image courtesy IMPACT DC
Image courtesy IMPACT DC

Washington D.C., Oct. 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In the United States, the burden of asthma falls disproportionately on poor, low-wealth, and minority populations. Decades of research and public health data show stark disparities in asthma prevalence, mortality and health care utilization along socioeconomic, racial, and ethnic lines with Black, Hispanic and Indigenous Americans under the heaviest burden. This was once again demonstrated in the comprehensive report Asthma Disparities in America: A Roadmap to Reducing Burden on Racial and Ethnic Minorities issued by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA).

The problem can’t be solved alone. That’s why AAFA and the Improving Pediatric Asthma Care in the District of Columbia (IMPACT DC) Asthma Clinic at Children’s National Hospital are coming together to lead a national collaborative dedicated

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Southeastern Credit Union Foundation Partners with iGrad to Offer Enrich Financial Wellness Platform

October 7, 2020
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The Southeastern Credit Union Foundation (SECUF) is launching the award-winning Enrich™ financial wellness platform to more than 24,000 employees at more than 300 credit unions in Georgia, Alabama and Florida.

Southeastern Credit Union Foundation Partners with iGrad to Offer Enrich Financial Wellness Platform

Tallahassee, FL, October 07, 2020 –(PR.com)– The Southeastern Credit Union Foundation (SECUF) has partnered with San Diego-based financial education company iGrad by offering the award-winning Enrich™ financial wellness platform to more than 24,000 employees at more than 300 credit unions in Georgia, Alabama and Florida.

“Financial wellness can significantly impact overall wellbeing,” said SECUF Board Chair Brian Akin. “If someone is constantly worrying about money, it can negatively affect relationships, their ability to sleep and their health. Research shows that too many Americans are stressed about their finances, which is why we are investing in the financial education of credit union employees. The Enrich platform provides credit union staff with individualized interactive tools and moves at the user’s pace.”

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Grant From PSEG Foundation to Help Protect and Support Community

October 7, 2020
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The Gateway Family YMCA was awarded a $2,500 grant from the PSEG Foundation to assist the YMCA’s Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing Programs in purchasing cleaning supplies and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

“The Gateway Family YMCA has served the local community since 1900, and during this global pandemic, there has been an increased need for essential housing and social services,” stated Krystal R. Canady, CEO. “As a charity, having community partners allows us to continue to impact those we serve. We thank the PSEG Foundation for their support of our housing and social services programs during this critical health crisis.”

“The PSEG Foundation aims to help build thriving communities, which is why we are honored to support The Gateway Family YMCA and their efforts to provide services for

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Affirming Youth Foundation, Inc., Awarded $1.35 Million To Fight Financial Insecurity In Miami’s Black Community

October 7, 2020
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Affirming Youth Foundation, Inc., Awarded $1.35 Million To Fight Financial Insecurity In Miami’s Black Community

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MIAMI, Oct. 7, 2020

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded the foundation to produce better health and economic outcomes in hard-hit communities

MIAMI, Oct. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Minority Health (OMH), awarded Affirming Youth Foundation, Inc. (AYF) $1.35 Million under the Community-based Approaches to Strengthening Economic Supports for Working Families initiative. The grant will allow AYF to fight financial insecurities in communities that have often been left out of economic opportunities that enable families to thrive.

“This grant will give families the access, resources, and tools they need to support their families financially,” said Jonathan Spikes, AYF Founder, and Executive Director. “This year, especially, families require financial stability and security to help recoup what was lost due

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