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Although Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a ceasefire, the port city of Mariupol has collapsed amid scenes of terror and Russian President Vladimir Putin warned in a speech from Moscow on Saturday that the neighboring country could lose its statehood. The struggle to enforce the temporary ceasefire in Mariupol …

But such tiny homes can cost nearly $25,000 per unit to build, while Denver ice fishing tents run by the Colorado Village Collaborative cost less than $400 each. Last year, the Denver program served nearly 240 people at three sites and this year the collaboration estimates it will help about …

CLEVELAND — Domestic violence is a cancer that grips communities across the country, but the Journey Center for Safety and Healing helps survivors in every community. Alicia Carrizo is one such survivor. “He put a knife to my throat and he said he was going to leave me dead, in …

John Poole joined Alliance Corporate as Vice President of Client Strategy and Growth. Promotion of accounting career consultants and HR career consultants michelle dunski to the hiring manager. michelle smith was named President of Concordance, in addition to her role as Chief Operating Officer. Timothy Pyatt was named chief information …

In this weekly column, we ask five questions to a member of the community. Today we are talking to Susan Hickam, from Lafayette House. 1. What is Lafayette House’s annual Ooh-La Lafayette event? Ooh-La Lafayette is the annual fundraising event for Lafayette House. This event allows us to raise awareness …

During the first week of the 2022 legislative session, lawmakers introduced several bills that would lower New Mexico’s unreasonable 175% interest rate cap on small loans to 36%. But the Legislature won’t even be able to discuss such measures during the current 30-day session without an official “message” from Governor …

Nan Heald, who spent decades working to provide essential legal services to Maine’s poor and overcome systemic barriers to justice, has died. Heald was Executive Director of Pine Tree Legal Assistance for over 30 years. The nonprofit organization provides civil legal aid to many people, including those at risk of …

It’s become a cycle of desperation for low-income residents with bad credit scores: They take out a high-interest installment loan to get by in tough times and soon rack up an unmanageable burden. They pay off old debts with new loans at rates up to 175%. For years, state legislators …

TAHLEQUAH — Cherokee Nation Senior Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. signed an executive order on Friday to reinstate the tribe’s domestic violence task force, following a similar action he took last year . In August 2021, Hoskin created the Task Force to Protect Women and Families and implemented new policies across …

Angela Espada, executive director of the Indiana Catholic Conference, shares her group’s reasons for supporting legislation that would cap payday loan interest rates. Samantha Horton / IPB News Advocates are once again pushing lawmakers to pass legislation that would cap annual percentage rates for small loans. Hoosiers for Responsible Lending …

Dennis hansen Dennis Hansen shares a good time with baboons in Africa. Working with animals is one of her passions and is part of her retirement bucket list. Dennis Hansen and Shauna Brown at Myla Dutton’s retirement party. Courtesy of Dennis Hansen With the recent retirement of Dennis Hansen, former …

Donations to help 11 youth and family focused nonprofits in local business communities VANCOUVER, Washington– (BUSINESS WIRE) –$ ZI—ZoomInfo (NASDAQ: ZI), a global leader in modern marketing software, data and intelligence, today announced that during its recent Winter 2021 fundraising campaign, employees ZoomInfo have partnered to raise more than $ …

TROY, Ill. (KMOV.com) – Leslie Reeves, 45, of Troy, Illinois, is remembered as someone who did all she could to protect women from domestic violence. A 48-year-old Collinsville man is accused of shooting his girlfriend on Thanksgiving Day. Dawn Mushill was a friend and executive director of the Troy Area …

[ad_1] The East Bound inside lane on I-20 in Bossier City is cleaned up on Sunday, November 7. (Courtesy photo) Following up on a campaign pledge, Bossier City Mayor Tommy Chandler personally took to the streets of Bossier City on Sunday morning, November 7. by Keep Bossier Beautiful (KBB). Teams …

Dozens of people gathered on Wednesday morning to celebrate the inauguration of a new vehicle that will be used by the Navigation Center / Visitor Center for its activities to help the homeless by the river. The vehicle was donated by Anthem Blue Cross. “I am excited, ecstatic and very …

The following is part of a multi-week series on domestic violence in South Carolina. FLORENCE, SC (WBTW) – Preventing domestic violence in the future begins with intervening with children who have witnessed abuse firsthand. “Growing up in an abusive household doesn’t mean you’re going to be an abuser or a …

WAILUKU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Advocates for victims of domestic violence in Maui say crisis calls are on the rise this year. They hope that greater awareness will bring the community together to help end cycles of abuse. On average, more than 10 million American men and women experience domestic violence each …

Alianza in Holyoke helps women and children who are affected by domestic violence. HOLYOKE, MA (WGGB / WSHM) – October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and a community here in western Massachusetts held a rally on Saturday to honor victims statewide. Alianza in Holyoke helps women and children who …

Proclamations for National Business Women’s Week and Domestic Violence Awareness Month were among the actions taken on Wednesday by the Indiana County Council of Commissioners. Before delving into a wide range of contracts and grant actions, the commissioners honored members of Indiana Business & Professional Women in the board chamber …

FRESNO, Calif. (KGPE) – Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Friday that he has signed legislation to protect victims of domestic violence and strengthen California’s gun safety laws. “The city of Fresno already has the highest number of per capita calls to law enforcement in the state of California for domestic …

WINCHESTER – The Laurel Center has held its annual candlelight vigil for victims of domestic violence for 30 years now, but it hasn’t been easier to hear the stories shared by survivors. Take Catherine, for example, who told a crowd of over 100 outside the Joint Judicial Center in downtown …

[ad_1] First 5 San Bernardino, in partnership with First 5 California, facilitated the donation of nearly $ 1 million in COVID emergency supplies for families in San Bernardino County, including more recently providing nearly 300,000 diapers and over 700,000 baby wipes to area child care providers. in San Bernardino County. …

Originally posted on toledoparent.com on Sep 22, 2021. For many victims of domestic violence, calling The Cocoon’s 24/7 crisis hotline to speak to a lawyer is the first step in escaping an abusive situation. The Wood County Comprehensive Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency provides emergency shelter and advocacy services to …

In conjunction with the Westchester County Office for Women, Westchester County Attorney’s Office, Westchester Medical Center, Pace Women’s Justice Center, Hudson Valley Legal Services, members of the New Rochelle Police Department and domestic violence advocates across Westchester, County Executive George Latimer will announce the success of the High Risk Family …

[ad_1] Posted: Sep 29, 2021 SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Clothilde Hewlett, 67, of San Francisco, has been appointed commissioner in the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation. Hewlett has been the Executive Director and Legal Director of the Cal Alumni Association since 2016. …

ANN ARBOR, MI – An Ann Arbor-based domestic violence advocacy organization that has provided emergency shelter for survivors of abuse for decades is hiring an outside lawyer to investigate allegations that it “didn’t not lived up to its high standards, ”according to an unsigned document. statement by its board of …

The past year has been arguably the most difficult for the nonprofit sector, which has not only faced the same challenges as businesses, but also experienced increased demand for services. But, as the economy recovers, a new nonprofit incubator, GoodWork, is looking to help. Located in Portsmouth and established by …

[ad_1] Cody Tuma, owner of Tuma Plumbing & Drain Cleaning, poses for a photo next to his work vehicle. Tuma, who attended Schuyler Central High School, started his business about two months ago. It serves the areas of Schuyler and Columbus. COURTESY PHOTO A native of the Schuyler region opened …

With the increase in domestic violence cases in Hawai’i, Child and Family Services are raising awareness on how to spot abuse and get help. Photo by Karolina Grabowska from Pexels With the alarming increase in domestic violence cases in Hawaii during the COVID-19 pandemic, the nonprofit Child and Family Service …

[ad_1] ROME / YOKOHAMA – A new contribution of JPY 1.3 billion (approximately USD 10.8 million) from Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited’s (Takeda) global CSR program to the World Food Program (WFP) builds on previous successes and offers a 5-year initiative to help build regional capacity in the health supply chain …

[ad_1] Faced with mind-boggling and persistent commodity shortages across the global economy, even aid organizations like food banks and clothing distributors are caught in chaos. Many are struggling to get what they need, which amplifies the shortage in vulnerable communities. In Haiti, one of the poorest countries in the world, …

Women who have experienced domestic violence have said they feel ignored by the police, whom they accuse of failing to protect them from violence. On the day a police watchdog told the Guardian that preventing violence against women and girls should be made a priority along with combating terrorism, the …

GREELEY, CO – Continuing its mission to give back to the community in impactful ways, WeldWerks Brewing will release the next edition of its philanthropic series, 10K IPA. 10K IPA: Empower Editon was prepared for A Woman’s Place and The Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Center (SAVA), two local nonprofits that …

Domestic Violence Solutions has appointed six new members of the Board of Directors. They are Lynda Dees, Layla Farinpour, Meagan Harmon, Patricia Ritchie, Morgan Steffen and Jessica Tade. In addition, Michelle Piotrowski will now lead the board of directors of the Santa Barbara County nonprofit as the new president, according …

Staff reports Turning Point Domestic Violence Services has partnered with the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence for the #INAgainstDA campaign. The campaign breaks with many domestic violence campaigns by focusing on survivors of domestic violence and domestic violence to passers-by and the community at large. “Everyone has a role to …

[ad_1] domestic violence survivor, prays at the 2019 Pathway of Hope dedication in Fresno state as part of a service to honor survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse.” title=”Jenn Fries, a domestic violence survivor, prays at the 2019 Pathway of Hope dedication in Fresno state as part of a …

[ad_1] Dozens of members of American Boy Scout Troop 16 load vehicles with food supplies during this second year of drive-through food distributions conducted by Harvest Texarkana and First Baptist Church, Texarkana, Texas. Some 3,000 boxes of food were purchased through the church’s Operation Jerusalem Charity Fund. Staff photo by …

[ad_1] SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: James M. Healzer, 57, of Los Altos, has been appointed to the California Medical Council. Healzer has served as Chairman of the Quality Managers of Permanente Medical Group since 2015 and a Staff Anesthesiologist at Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara …

[ad_1] The Los Angeles Port Commission has approved a roadmap for implementing the ambitious two-port Clean Truck program on the LA port side. But a long list of questions and uncertainties remain about funding, technology and priorities, including ensuring the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are on the …

[ad_1] Jamshid Damooei, it’s your turn Posted at 11:02 a.m. PT June 12, 2021 Have you ever wondered why the IRS treats differently when you spend your own money on education versus when the company you work for supports your education? Or why is most private sector spending treated as …

[ad_1] (CNS): Utilities regulator OfReg said an additional 3MW of Distributed Generation Resource (DGR) capacity could be added to Grand Cayman’s transmission and distribution system to enable more domestic generation of renewable energy, given the level of demand, until CUC is able to complete its Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) …

[ad_1] LOWELL – The Greater Lowell Community Foundation has announced that it has distributed a new round of grants related to COVID-19, providing an additional $ 180,000 to 17 nonprofits in the Greater Lowell area that will meet the needs of young people in food insecurity. The grants were part …

[ad_1] UNICEF’s global procurement and supply operations increased 17% in 2020 to a record $ 4.468 billion, underscoring the organization’s role in supporting governments’ response to the pandemic of COVID-19. Global demand for medical supplies increased early last year as borders closed, export bans were imposed and international cargo capacity …

[ad_1] Residents of Calverton and Manorville have launched a campaign to install signs in their neighborhoods requiring that they be connected to public water. (Credit: Tim Gannon) Claire Bennett of Manorville has her drinking water tested monthly by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and for the past …

[ad_1] Bloomberg Race to avert disaster at China’s biggest ‘bad bank’ (Bloomberg) – It was past 9 p.m. on Financial Street in Beijing when the character inside the Huarong Tower took an ink brush and, with trained strokes, began to put characters on paper. Another grueling work day was coming …

[ad_1] Linda Ingold, Director of Safeline Inc, with employees from South Royalton. Courtesy photo. Vermont Business Magazine Bar Harbor Bank & Trust recently presented donations totaling over $ 10,000 to six northern New England nonprofits through its employee-led charitable giving program, Casual for A Cause. The recipients of contributions collected …

[ad_1] A pet cat receives vaccines against rabies, distemper and parvovirus. Photo courtesy of the Alexandria Animal Welfare League On Saturday, May 15, the Alexandria Animal Welfare League (AWLA) hosted its first Animals and Physically Removed Community Welfare Event at the Ruby Tucker Family Center. Following the One health Community …