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Health Foundation Responds to Autumn Budget 2025
LONDON, England, Nov. 27 -- The Health Foundation posted the following statement on Nov. 26, 2025, by Director of Policy and Research Hugh Alderwick in response to the Chancellor's budget:
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Health Foundation responds to Autumn Budget 2025
'Tackling NHS waiting lists was one of the Chancellor's three priorities for the Budget, but making this happen will be tough with the resources on offer. Most of the additional day-to-day funding for the NHS already announced in the Spending Review will be eaten up by rising costs, like pay growth and meeting rising demand - as well as the costs of the
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LONDON, England, Nov. 27 -- The Health Foundation posted the following statement on Nov. 26, 2025, by Director of Policy and Research Hugh Alderwick in response to the Chancellor's budget:
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Health Foundation responds to Autumn Budget 2025
'Tackling NHS waiting lists was one of the Chancellor's three priorities for the Budget, but making this happen will be tough with the resources on offer. Most of the additional day-to-day funding for the NHS already announced in the Spending Review will be eaten up by rising costs, like pay growth and meeting rising demand - as well as the costs of thegovernment's own NHS reorganisation. Boosting productivity will be critical to avoid a large gap between the health service people expect and the resources available to deliver it.
'The announcement of pound sterling300m investment for digital infrastructure is welcome and could help the NHS improve productivity. But the NHS's maintenance backlog - including urgent repairs to avoid injury - currently stands at pound sterling15.9bn and growth in capital spending is still constrained after years of underinvestment that put us behind health systems in comparable countries.
'Rising costs will also eat into an already over-stretched social care budget. The decision to boost the National Living Wage is welcome and will benefit the many low paid care workers delivering vital care and support, but it will also add to their employers' costs, with no additional government funding to cover it. We estimate that meeting demand for care, covering rising costs, improving access to services and boosting care workers' pay could cost an extra pound sterling8.7bn in 2028/29. Meantime, the government's plan for delivering the national care service it promised voters is still pending. The government needs to use the Casey review as a route to delivering meaningful reform to social care in England - not delaying it.
'The government is right to scrap the two-child benefit limit. The UK's poor performance on several measures of children's health is linked to our high levels of child poverty and deep inequalities. Removing the two-child limit is a cost-effective way to tackle child poverty quickly, but now needs to be backed up by a broader range of measures to tackle the root causes of poverty in the government's long-awaited child poverty strategy - including measures to ease the cost of essentials and long-term investment in early years provision.
'The government's plans to extend the Soft Drinks Industry Levy to include milk-based and milk-substitute drinks are welcome, given these products are often marketed to children as healthy alternatives yet are contributing to increasing the UK's already high obesity levels. But - again - a far more ambitious strategy from government is needed, including measures to improve the overall quality of food, lower the cost of a healthy diet and address the underlying social and economic conditions that shape people's ability to live a healthy life.
'Standing back, over a year into the new government, Labour's 'health mission' has still not materialised. Some measures announced today will have a positive impact on health and inequalities. But the Budget continues the trend of the government announcing a patchwork of policies in the absence of a coherent long-term strategy for improving the nation's health.'
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About the Health Foundation
The Health Foundation is an independent charitable organisation working to build a healthier UK.
www.health.org.uk
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Original text here: https://www.health.org.uk/press-office/press-releases/health-foundation-responds-to-autumn-budget-2025
San Diego Foundation Raises $32.3 Million for Unity Fund to Help Keep San Diegans Fed, Housed & Healthy
SAN DIEGO, California, Nov. 26 -- The San Diego Foundation posted the following news release:
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San Diego Foundation Raises $32.3 Million for Unity Fund to Help Keep San Diegans Fed, Housed & Healthy
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November 26, 2025 - San Diego, CA - San Diego Foundation (SDF) today announced it has raised $32.3 million for the San Diego Unity Fund, and awarded more than $960,000, including this week's awards of $710,000 in Unity Fund emergency housing grants to five local nonprofits working to keep seniors and families housed. The rapid-response funding comes as federal cuts and rising costs put more
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SAN DIEGO, California, Nov. 26 -- The San Diego Foundation posted the following news release:
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San Diego Foundation Raises $32.3 Million for Unity Fund to Help Keep San Diegans Fed, Housed & Healthy
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November 26, 2025 - San Diego, CA - San Diego Foundation (SDF) today announced it has raised $32.3 million for the San Diego Unity Fund, and awarded more than $960,000, including this week's awards of $710,000 in Unity Fund emergency housing grants to five local nonprofits working to keep seniors and families housed. The rapid-response funding comes as federal cuts and rising costs put moreresidents at risk of losing their homes.
Created in response to federal funding reductions in food, housing and healthcare programs, the San Diego Unity Fund is San Diego Foundation's rapid response fund for local nonprofits. To date, the Fund has raised more than $300,000 from cash and online donations, $12 million from the San Diego County Partnership to Protect San Diegans, and $20 million from San Diego Foundation, including more than $700,000 from SDF fundholders, including the Peacemakers Fund, Linda F. Hervey, Paul Eichen and Susan Flieder, The Colwell Family Fund, and the Eugene M. and Joan F. Foster Family Charitable Fund. Individuals, families, businesses and organizations can donate and find additional information about San Diego Unity Fund at SDFoundation.org/Unity.
Federal reductions in housing and homelessness programs, along with proposed national rule changes that could shift resources away from long-term housing support, are adding new strain on local families. In San Diego, many households using housing vouchers may face significant rent increases in the next few months, creating additional pressure on seniors and working families already struggling to keep up with rising costs. These shifts are leaving more residents vulnerable to displacement, making rapid local support essential.
"Many more seniors and families are now one unexpected bill away from falling behind on their housing," said Mark Stuart, President and CEO of San Diego Foundation. "As federal support is reduced, local nonprofits are being asked to do more with less, and our community is stepping up. Thanks to generous Unity Fund donors, we can move quickly so a missed paycheck or surprise medical expense does not turn into an eviction or a night sleeping in a car."
Grant funding from San Diego Unity Fund will be rolling and focus on food security, housing stability and healthcare. This round of awards will go to the following nonprofits:
* ElderHelp ($250,000): Help keep seniors safe in their homes and provide nutrition, transportation and care coordination services.
* Urban League of San Diego County ($350,000): Support families who are at imminent risk of homelessness by providing emergency payment directly to landlords.
* Partnership for the Advancement of New Americans (PANA) ( $50,000): Keep families housed with emergency rent assistance, and to provide food and case management.
* San Diego Rescue Mission ( $60,000): Provide emergency shelter, nutritious meals and trauma-informed care to individual and families experiencing homelessness.
"Safe, stable housing is not a luxuryit's a fundamental need that enables seniors to maintain their dignity and connection to their communities," said Deborah Martin CEO and Executive Director of ElderHelp. "This grant from San Diego Foundation's Unity Fund will allow ElderHelp to continue providing comprehensive support that helps older adults age in place with safety and independence. With this funding, more seniors can remain in the homes and communities they lovea critical factor in reducing hospitalizations, preventing falls, and promoting overall health and longevity."
"We are deeply grateful to the San Diego Foundation for this critical support," said Al Abdallah, President and CEO of the Urban League of San Diego County. "This grant allows us to provide direct assistance to individuals and families at real risk of housing displacement. By helping cover mortgage and rental payments, we are not only stabilizing households, but we are also preserving dignity, safety and opportunity for our community members. Together, we are ensuring that more San Diegans can remain housed and hopeful."
In addition to standing up the San Diego Unity Fund, San Diego Foundation joined United for San Diego an unprecedented partnership among three of San Diego's largest foundations: Prebys Foundation, Price Philanthropies, San Diego Foundation, and the Price Family. Formed in response to deep federal funding cuts, the partners are working together to protect access to food, housing, and healthcare for families in need.
San Diego Foundation created the Unity Fund to give everyone the opportunity to contribute directly to this vital community effort. Individuals, families, businesses and organizations can donate and find additional information about San Diego Unity Fund at SDFoundation.org/Unity.
About San Diego Foundation
San Diego Foundation believes in just, equitable and resilient communities where every San Diegan can prosper, thrive and feel like they belong. We partner with donors, nonprofits and regional leaders to co-create solutions that respond to community needs and strengthen San Diego. Since our founding in 1975, our community foundation has granted $1.8 billion to nonprofits to improve quality of life in San Diego County and beyond. Join us in commemorating 50 years of impact and looking toward the next 50 by learning more at SDFoundation.org.
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Original text here: https://www.sdfoundation.org/news-events/sdf-news/san-diego-foundation-raises-32-3-million-for-unity-fund-to-help-keep-san-diegans-fed-housed-healthy/
Special Legal Notice Notifies Temporary/Seasonal Employees of Legal Rights When Faced With Union Dues Demands
SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Nov. 25 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release:
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Special Legal Notice Notifies Temporary/Seasonal Employees of Legal Rights When Faced With Union Dues Demands
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National Right to Work Foundation defended seasonal UPS worker who received $0 paycheck after Teamsters bosses illegally took full dues from wages
Washington, DC (November 25, 2025) - The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation has published a special legal notice for workers in transportation, retail, foodservice, and other industries who have
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SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Nov. 25 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release:
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Special Legal Notice Notifies Temporary/Seasonal Employees of Legal Rights When Faced With Union Dues Demands
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National Right to Work Foundation defended seasonal UPS worker who received $0 paycheck after Teamsters bosses illegally took full dues from wages
Washington, DC (November 25, 2025) - The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation has published a special legal notice for workers in transportation, retail, foodservice, and other industries who havebeen hired temporarily to meet demand during the 2025 holiday season. The notice reminds seasonal workers that, in many cases, they have no legal obligation to formally join a union or pay union dues, even if union bosses demand that they do so.
The notice also provides contact information for the Foundation's staff attorneys so temporary workers can obtain free legal assistance in exercising their right to be free of unwanted union affiliation. In one instance, Foundation attorneys aided a Stockton, CA, seasonal UPS worker, who received a paycheck for $0 after UPS management deducted full union dues from his paycheck at the behest of Teamsters union officials.
The full notice is available here https://www.nrtw.org/holiday/.
"Retailers, package delivery companies, restaurants, and other companies often hire temporary workers during the Holiday Season," the notice reads. "Knowing that many of these workers may be unaware of their right not to join a union, union officials often deceive temporary workers into believing they must join or pay dues to the union to keep their jobs... Employees have a right not to be members of unions."
Even in States Lacking Right to Work Protections, Seasonal Employees Can Avoid Forced Dues
In the 26 states that have Right to Work protections, there is no obligation for private sector employees to join or pay dues to a union as a condition of staying employed. The 24 states that lack Right to Work protections let union officials enforce contracts that require workers to pay dues or be fired, even workers who abstain from membership. However, the notice explains, "even in a state that lacks Right to Work protections, if you are working for LESS THAN 30 DAYS on the job, you cannot be legally obligated to pay union fees."
The notice also urges temporary workers not to sign any documents authorizing union membership or permitting union officials to deduct dues directly out of their wages, explaining that forcing a worker to sign either kind of document is illegal. Finally, the notice encourages seasonal employees to reach out immediately to the Foundation's legal team if they encounter pressure from their employer or union officials or have questions about their situation.
"Seasonal workers should be commended for stepping up to make the holidays run smoothly. But in the hustle and bustle they shouldn't forget about their individual rights," observed National Right to Work Foundation President Mark Mix. "Union bosses may use the holiday rush as their opportunity to trap delivery drivers, shelf stockers, and many others in union membership and dues deductions without them even noticing. But the Foundation's legal notice provides vital information so they can be on guard against such illegal demands.
"Many Americans pick up extra jobs this time of year to put a little extra money in their pocket for the holidays, which makes it especially outrageous when union grinches mislead workers into paying dues money in violation of their rights," Mix added. "Seasonal employees should not hesitate to contact the Foundation if they believe they are being forced to fund or otherwise associate with an unwanted union in violation of their legal rights."
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The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation is a nonprofit, charitable organization providing free legal aid to employees whose human or civil rights have been violated by compulsory unionism abuses. The Foundation, which can be contacted toll-free at 1-800-336-3600, assists thousands of employees in about 200 cases nationwide per year.
Posted on Nov 25, 2025 in News Releases
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Original text here: https://www.nrtw.org/news/holiday-2025-legal-notice-11252025/
Political Remembering and Cultural Forgetting
DETROIT, Michigan, Nov. 25 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary:
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Political Remembering and Cultural Forgetting
National holidays have edged out local celebrations.
By Katrina Gulliver
It's November 25. If you'd been living in New York more than a century ago, you might have known this day as a holiday. Commemorating the end of the War of Independence, it marked the day British forces evacuated New York City, following the formal cessation of the conflict with the Treaty of Paris in 1783. After the British troops left, George Washington led the triumphant
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DETROIT, Michigan, Nov. 25 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary:
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Political Remembering and Cultural Forgetting
National holidays have edged out local celebrations.
By Katrina Gulliver
It's November 25. If you'd been living in New York more than a century ago, you might have known this day as a holiday. Commemorating the end of the War of Independence, it marked the day British forces evacuated New York City, following the formal cessation of the conflict with the Treaty of Paris in 1783. After the British troops left, George Washington led the triumphantContinental Army through the city from north to south. Evacuation Day, as it came to be known, was celebrated annually with fancy dinners and events through the 19th century. There were fireworks, parades, and children had a holiday from school.
The New York Public Library holds a menu from a banquet held at Delmonico's in 1883, for the centennial of the evacuation. Diners celebrated with courses of fish, beef and turkey, pheasant, and multiple desserts.
As we look towards America's 250th next year, it's worth reflecting on the ways in which the events of 1776 and the Revolutionary War were remembered over the decades to follow. Note, for instance, that the Fourth of July did not become a federal holiday until 1870long after the passing of anyone who remembered the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
But in that interval, plenty of local commemorations had sprung up, and many places in the country had their own holidays and celebrations to mark events in the war. Remembrance was local and specific, marking a direct community connection to the war, until mass communication made the commemoration events more national and shared.
Massachusetts, unsurprisingly, was quick to mark the significance of revolutionary events. Patriots' Day, April 19, marks the first battles of the war, at Lexington and Concord in 1775. This day is, perhaps more surprisingly, celebrated in 7 other states, including North Dakota and Utah (who signed on to recognize it just this year).
Massachusetts also got the jump on recognizing the Fourth of July, declaring it a day of public rejoicing in 1781. The Bay State even has its own Evacuation Day, observed in Suffolk and Somerville Counties, marking the departure of British forces after the Siege of Boston. Perhaps unfortunately, it takes place on March 17more familiar to most Bostonians as St. Patrick's Day.
Not wanting to be left out, Vermonters celebrate Bennington Battle Day on August 16, commemorating the American victory at the Battle of Bennington. Which took place in New York.
South Carolinians celebrate Carolina Day, which marks the victory of American forces in the Battle of Sullivan's Island, on June 28, 1776, where defending troops successfully held off a British naval attack.
In all these places we see people were keen to remember, and celebrate, events local to themwhere at least in the early years, living witnesses were part of the festivities. Boosts to such celebrations came in 1824-25 with the tour of the Marquis de Lafayette.
Having served with the patriots during the war, he returned 50 years later to much fanfare. The last surviving Major General of the war, he was a living link to the past, and local committees were falling over themselves to host him and celebrate. He visited every state, making his way by carriage and steamboat, greeted by cheering crowdsand many elderly veterans. This tour created its own culture of commemoration, as towns marked "Lafayette Day" in the years to come, remembering his visit.
The Sesquicentennial in 1926 brought another burst of remembering, with reenactments, plaquesand a craze for colonial revival architecture. But local festivities were already dropping off calendars.
As for Evacuation Day in New York, its decline in significance was noted by the start of the 20th century, and it would disappear from city schedules soon after. According to Megan Margino of the New York Public Library : "The United States' alliance with Britain in World War I seemed to provide the final push in ceasing celebrations altogether, and the last official Evacuation Day was seen in 1916commemorated by 60 veterans and a ceremonial flag raising at the Battery."
Now, people across the country will celebrate the Fourth of July, but not a local holiday that relates specifically to what may have happened right near to them. The War of Independence has become a national narrative, and an inclusive one. Generations of immigrants grew to see themselves in the War of Independence. To celebrate it is to be American, but not a New Yorker or a Bostonian. The collective remembering has come at a trade-off of local forgetting.
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Katrina Gulliver
Katrina Gulliver is Editorial Director at FEE. She holds a PhD from Cambridge University, and has held faculty positions at universities in Germany, Britain and Australia. She has written for Wall St Journal, Reason, The American Conservative, National Review and the New Criterion, among others.
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Original text here: https://fee.org/articles/political-remembering-and-cultural-forgetting/
Health Foundation Responds to Expansion of Soft Drinks Industry Levy
LONDON, England, Nov. 25 -- The Health Foundation posted the following news release:
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Health Foundation responds to expansion of Soft Drinks Industry Levy
Responding to the Secretary of State's announcement that a new 'milkshake tax' will be introduced in the upcoming budget, Jason Strelitz, Assistant Director (Prevention) at the Health Foundation, said:
'We welcome the government's plans to extend the Soft Drinks Industry Levy to include milk-based and milk-substitute drinks. It is a vital shake-up, as these products are often marketed to children as healthy alternatives, yet are contributing
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LONDON, England, Nov. 25 -- The Health Foundation posted the following news release:
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Health Foundation responds to expansion of Soft Drinks Industry Levy
Responding to the Secretary of State's announcement that a new 'milkshake tax' will be introduced in the upcoming budget, Jason Strelitz, Assistant Director (Prevention) at the Health Foundation, said:
'We welcome the government's plans to extend the Soft Drinks Industry Levy to include milk-based and milk-substitute drinks. It is a vital shake-up, as these products are often marketed to children as healthy alternatives, yet are contributingto increasing obesity levels.
'Alongside the tax raising benefits, the bigger benefit of these measures is as an incentive for industry to reformulate. However, it is only a small step forward. To make a meaningful impact, we need a far more ambitious strategy, one that improves the overall quality of food, lowers the cost of a healthy diet and acknowledges the wider societal costs of unhealthy eating.
'The public supports tougher action. Our polling shows that 62% of the public support (and 18% oppose) introducing a tax on organisations that produce foods high in sugar or salt, with some of the revenue being used to fund fresh fruit and vegetables for low-income families.
'The food industry has an enormous capacity to drive positive change. But the government must set clear incentives and stronger expectations, pushing companies to act faster and go further. Now is the time for bold government action and to build on this momentum.'
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Original text here: https://www.health.org.uk/press-office/press-releases/health-foundation-responds-to-expansion-of-soft-drinks-industry-levy
Coastal Community Foundation at San Diego Foundation Awards $78,000 to Local Nonprofits Supporting Community Wellbeing, Including Programs for Women and Girls
SAN DIEGO, California, Nov. 25 -- The San Diego Foundation posted the following news release:
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Coastal Community Foundation at San Diego Foundation Awards $78,000 to Local Nonprofits Supporting Community Wellbeing, Including Programs for Women and Girls
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November 24, 2025 - Encinitas, CA - Hand to Hand, a women's collective giving circle affiliated with Coastal Community Foundation at San Diego Foundation (SDF), has awarded $78,000 in grants to local nonprofit organizations that provide people, including women and girls, with resources and programs that foster positive change and long-term
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SAN DIEGO, California, Nov. 25 -- The San Diego Foundation posted the following news release:
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Coastal Community Foundation at San Diego Foundation Awards $78,000 to Local Nonprofits Supporting Community Wellbeing, Including Programs for Women and Girls
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November 24, 2025 - Encinitas, CA - Hand to Hand, a women's collective giving circle affiliated with Coastal Community Foundation at San Diego Foundation (SDF), has awarded $78,000 in grants to local nonprofit organizations that provide people, including women and girls, with resources and programs that foster positive change and long-termself-sufficiency.
"We are continually inspired by the courage and determination of the people served by these organizations," said Joyce Mehrberg, Chair of Hand to Hand. "Through healing, mentorship, encouragement and opportunity, these nonprofits help them gain confidence and build their lives with strength and hope."
This year's Hand to Hand grantees include:
* Bithiah's San Diego, Mentorship and Wellness Project: $15,000 to support young people, including women and girls in foster care, through one-on-one mentoring, clinician-led groups, wellness workshops and essential items. In partnership with Azusa Pacific University, participants also receive individual therapy with licensed clinicians.
* Doors of Change, Homeless Youth Advocacy Program: $5,000 to provide intensive case management for unhoused youth, connecting them with safe housing, mental health support, job opportunities and basic needs. Available 24/7, case managers offer consistent guidance and emotional support, often serving as the first point of contact for recently unhoused youth.
* Future Construction Leaders Teen Girls Camp: $15,000 to empower Future Construction Leaders Teen Girls Camp: $15,000 to empower students, including young women ages 14-18, to learn skilled trades through a free, hands-on week of training, mentorship and career exploration. Led by experts and supported by local partners, the camp builds confidence, leadership skills and pathways for more people to join the trades.
* Operation Hope, North County Steps to Independence Program : $10,000 to provide safe, sober shelter and supportive services for families and single women experiencing homelessness. Participants receive private rooms, meals, intensive case management and classes in parenting, financial literacy, employment readiness and recovery. Children receive academic and emotional support. The program helps families move from crisis to long-term stability, with continued support available for alumni.
* Pathways' Women Who Work: $15,000 to provide free, confidential immigration legal services for immigrants in North County. Serving people from more than 50 countries, the program offers one-on-one consultations and pro bono representation for those seeking residency, asylum or citizenship. Attorneys, accredited representatives and volunteers help clients with applications, build English skills and prepare for federal immigration interviews.
* SoulPaws Recovery Project, Support Groups for Girls and Women: $10,000 for free, clinician-led mental health support groups, including an in-person animal-assisted group and a virtual group for high school students. With no cost or diagnostic requirements, the program promotes connection, resilience and emotional wellbeing.
* The San Marcos Promise, Focused Futures: $8000 to support coaching, skill-building and career exploration for high school juniors and seniors in San Marcos and Escondido. Through on-campus Future Centers, students receive individualized support to prepare for college, training or careers and move confidently into their next steps.
Hand to Hand is a group charitable San Diegans who grant funds to local nonprofits that promote economic self-sufficiency and positive change in the lives of women and girls. In the spring of 2008, a group of 19 members began to discuss ways that they could make a difference in the community for women and girls through their joint philanthropy, and Hand to Hand was founded. As a charitable fund at Coastal Community Foundation at SDF, it has since grown to 100 members.
About Coastal Community Foundation
Established in 1987, the mission of the Coastal Community Foundation is to enhance the quality of life in North San Diego County by directing philanthropic efforts toward community needs. A handful of citizens had an idea: to create a way to support housing and supportive services, education, mental health and environmental issues, and more in an area undergoing extraordinary change - North County. In August 2024, Coastal joined San Diego Foundation to expand philanthropic impact in North County San Diego. Learn more about Coastal Community Foundation at SDFoundation.org/Coastal.
About San Diego Foundation
San Diego Foundation believes in just, equitable and resilient communities where every San Diegan can prosper, thrive and feel like they belong. We partner with donors, nonprofits and regional leaders to co-create solutions that respond to community needs and strengthen San Diego. Since our founding in 1975, our community foundation has granted $1.8 billion to nonprofits to improve quality of life in San Diego County and beyond. Learn more at sdfoundation.org.
Media Contact
Hiram Soto, Director of Marketing & Communications
Email: hsoto@sdfoundation.org
Phone: 858-349-7940
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Building the New American Economy: The Latest Edition of the Bush Institute's Journal The Catalyst
DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 25 (TNSjou) -- The George W. Bush Presidential Center issued the following news release:
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Building the New American Economy: The latest edition of the Bush Institute's journal The Catalyst
Published today, the latest edition of The Catalyst: A Journal of Ideas from the Bush Institute, tackles an urgent question: How can we build an inclusive economy that works for more Americans? The top economists and other contributors who wrote for Building the New American Economy don't agree on everything, and that's by design. Together, however, they sketch a broad vision of how
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DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 25 (TNSjou) -- The George W. Bush Presidential Center issued the following news release:
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Building the New American Economy: The latest edition of the Bush Institute's journal The Catalyst
Published today, the latest edition of The Catalyst: A Journal of Ideas from the Bush Institute, tackles an urgent question: How can we build an inclusive economy that works for more Americans? The top economists and other contributors who wrote for Building the New American Economy don't agree on everything, and that's by design. Together, however, they sketch a broad vision of howto face new challenges while fostering inclusive growth, and they offer practical roadmaps for how to get there.
Michael Strain of the American Enterprise Institute opens the issue by explaining how protectionism, nationalism, and heavy-handed government intervention won't deliver for working Americans. Instead, removing barriers in housing, licensing, education, and investment will support greater mobility and growth.
Neil Chilson, head of AI policy at the Abundance Institute, takes on removing obstacles in innovation, misguided polices that could squander the United States' lead in AI and other cutting-edge technologies. Economist Melissa Kearney highlights investing in strengthening families, improving skills training, and fighting childhood poverty to ensure more Americans share in our country's prosperity. She envisions an inclusive capitalism that doesn't dismiss markets or pretend they're sufficient on their own.
Benn Stiel, of the Council of Foreign Relations, notes that despite the rise of populist frustration, most Americans prefer good jobs to handouts - and that the best way to boost productivity would be to remove barriers that limit labor mobility and to have a "predistribution" agenda.
The Bush Institute's Robin Berkley, the Ann Kimball Johnson director of education, and Alexis Yelvington, program manager of opportunity, discuss the need to ensure that young Americans gain and develop the right skills to be successful in tomorrow's economy. With American students falling behind in math and reading, they offer suggestions for how to strengthen the education system in the United States.
At the heart of the issue are essays probing when the government should intervene in markets - and when it shouldn't. Cullum Clark, director of the Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative, assesses the risks of industrial policy by looking back at U.S. history in the semiconductor industry. Igor Khrestin, the Bush Institute's senior advisor of global policy, reflects on China's joining the World Trade Organization 25 years ago, arguing that instead of improving trade practices, it has created a growing threat to American workers and global security.
Angela Rachidi, of the American Enterprise Institute, focuses on how well-intentioned social welfare policies can inadvertently trap families in poverty. She proposes fixing the social safety net, so it promotes advancement rather than dependency.
Closing out the issue is American Enterprise Institute's James Pethokoukis, who challenges the popular impulse to target billionaires, arguing that the wrong restrictions could ultimately leave society poorer.
To read the full edition of The Catalyst, visit https://www.bushcenter.org/catalyst/building-the-new-american-economy
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About the George W. Bush Institute
The George W. Bush Institute is a solution-oriented nonpartisan policy organization focused on ensuring opportunity for all, strengthening democracy, and advancing free societies. Housed within the George W. Bush Presidential Center, the Bush Institute is rooted in compassionate conservative values and committed to creating positive, meaningful, and lasting change at home and abroad. We utilize our unique platform and convening power to advance solutions to national and global issues of the day. Learn more at bushcenter.org.
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Original text here: https://www.bushcenter.org/newsroom/building-the-new-american-economy-the-latest-edition-of-the-bush-institutes-journal-the-catalyst
