Tuesday - March 19, 2024





World-Renowned Children's Counselor Jerry Moe to Deliver Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School Commencement Address


CENTER CITY, Minnesota, March 16 -- Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation issued the following news release:

Almost three years after retiring from the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, beloved and internationally renowned children's counselor Jerry Moe will return to deliver the 25th Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School commencement address on April 19.

Moe routinely moves audiences to tears with his deep empathy and passion for young children in families facing addiction. He will thank the counseling graduates for choosing a high-demand profession helping people break through and overcome substance use ... Show Full Article



TMCF's DevCon 2024 Baltimore: Bold Moves in Professional Development for HBCU Students


WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The Thurgood Marshall College Fund issued the following news release on March 15, 2024:

Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) successfully hosted its 2nd DevCon(TM), a professional development conference, presented by Medtronic, in Baltimore, MD, from Wednesday, March 6, through Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Crafted by the TMCF Ventures team, this leadership conference is an invaluable early touchpoint for Historically Black College and University (HBCU) students in their freshman and sophomore years. Attendees immersed themselves in professional and leadership training, engaged ... Show Full Article



Pearl S. Buck International: Sponsorship Helps Children Succeed Academically in the Philippines


PERKASIE, Pennsylvania, March 16 -- The Pearl S. Buck International, an organization that says it bridges cultures and changes lives through humanitarian aid, intercultural education and historical tours of the Pearl S. Buck House, a National Historic Landmark museum, issued the following news:

Fiona has been a sponsored child since she was in elementary school, where her academic achievements started. She graduated as valedictorian of her elementary school and received this highest award again when she graduated at the secondary level. She was admitted to the top state university in the Philippines, ... Show Full Article



KU Endowment: A Message From President Dan Martin


LAWRENCE, Kansas, March 16 -- KU Endowment, a nonprofit organization and the official fundraising foundation for the University of Kansas, issued the following statement on March 14, 2024, by President Dan Martin:

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On March 6, Jayhawks from around the globe united for our seventh annual giving day -- One Day. One KU. -- to support the University of Kansas and The University of Kansas Health System. During these 24 hours, excitement, energy and a commitment to KU were harnessed to make a collective impact across our five campuses, in our communities and beyond. Thank you to our more than ... Show Full Article



Georgia Public Policy Foundation Releases Statement on Passage of Georgia Promise Scholarship Act


ATLANTA, Georgia, March 16 -- The Georgia Public Policy Foundation issued the following statement on March 14, 2024:

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Georgia Public Policy Foundation President and CEO Kyle Wingfield released this statement following passage of the Georgia Promise Scholarship Act, Senate Bill 233 today.

"We are pleased to see the Georgia House of Representatives take a significant step toward empowering Georgia's families to choose the education that best fits the needs of each child in our state.

"If fully funded, the initial implementation of Georgia Promise Scholarships could serve almost 22,000 students ... Show Full Article



Asthma & Allergy Foundation: Report - Climate Change Makes Living With Allergies a Challenge


WASHINGTON, March 16 (TNSres) -- The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America issued the following news release:

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) released its 2024 Allergy Capitals(TM) report detailing the most challenging cities in the United States for living with allergies. The full report can be found at allergycapitals.com.

This year, Wichita, Kansas takes the top spot due to its higher-than-average tree and grass pollen, higher-than-average medicine use, and limited access to allergy specialists. The top 20 Allergy Capitals(TM) for 2024 are:

1. Wichita, KS

2. Virginia ... Show Full Article



AFF Awarded IRA Funds to Empower Underserved Landowners With Market-Based Solutions


WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The American Forest Foundation issued the following news on March 15, 2024:

The American Forest Foundation (AFF) announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded the organization $20 million of Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funds through its Forest Landowner Support (FLS) program. The funds will support bolstering rural American economies by equipping underserved and small-acreage forest landowners to access emerging private markets - like the voluntary carbon market - for climate mitigation and forest resilience.

"Rural family forest owners play ... Show Full Article