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The Royal Society of Edinburgh Post-COVID-19 Futures Commission: Reimagining Scotland
EDINBURGH, Scotland, Oct. 27 (TNSRep) -- The Royal Society of Edinburgh issued the following news release:
The RSE Post-Covid-19 Futures Commission has published a new report, Reimagining Scotland, making several recommendations for decision-makers to support Scotland's Covid recovery.
The Commission was established to identify and address some of the immediate policy implications and challenges arising from the coronavirus outbreak and support the future of Scotland beyond the immediate crisis. Established in May 2020, the Commission has spent the past 18 months exploring four key themes: how
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EDINBURGH, Scotland, Oct. 27 (TNSRep) -- The Royal Society of Edinburgh issued the following news release:
The RSE Post-Covid-19 Futures Commission has published a new report, Reimagining Scotland, making several recommendations for decision-makers to support Scotland's Covid recovery.
The Commission was established to identify and address some of the immediate policy implications and challenges arising from the coronavirus outbreak and support the future of Scotland beyond the immediate crisis. Established in May 2020, the Commission has spent the past 18 months exploring four key themes: howto build national resilience; what makes good public debate and participation; the use of data, evidence and science in understanding and responding to Covid-19; and how inclusive public service was witnessed throughout the pandemic.
The learnings and recommendations of the Commission have now been brought together into a report.
This report reflects on the Commission's learnings, findings and recommended actions to support Scotland as it emerges from the pandemic. The Commission is making several recommendations for decision-makers, to support Scotland's Covid recovery and future resilience, including:
* Forming a national participation centre and strategy for Scotland.
* Creating a national foresighting centre.
* Establishing a fully independent fact-checking service.
* Transforming how we deliver public services.
An easy-read version of the report is available to download from the RSE Post-Covid-19 Commissions microsite: https://www.rsecovidcommission.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/RSE-Coming-Out-of-Covid-19-Reimagining-Scotland-EASY-READ.pdf
Response from Deputy First Minister John Swinney:
The Commission brought together leading practitioners and thinkers from various sectors along with those with direct lived experience of the pandemic. Welcoming the report's findings, Deputy First Minister John Swinney said:
"The Scottish Government values the work of the RSE as Scotland's National Academy and its commitment to advancing learning and useful knowledge. This commitment has been particularly evident over the last 18 months, with fellows of the RSE being at the forefront of supporting people in their understanding of the pandemic.
We welcome the Post-Covid Futures Commission report and will consider its recommendations closely.
The Scottish Government's recently published Covid Recovery Strategy sets out the need to work collaboratively and build on the urgency, flexibility and creativity seen during the pandemic to tackle the inequalities that were exposed and exacerbated. We look forward to further engagement with the RSE as we work to support Scotland's recovery from the pandemic and bring about a fairer future for everyone."
Public participation in decision making is key.
The Commission recommends the Scottish Government establishes a National Participation Centre for Scotland, which will be tasked with working across Government and its agencies, as well as within communities and businesses, to support genuinely effective public engagement. This will also support the development of a National Participation Strategy for Scotland, in which third sector bodies and academic experts set out a vision for how best to engage citizens in the development and delivery of public policy and services.
Preparedness is vital.
An independent foresighting centre should be established, tasked with assessing future risk and preparedness. It would be responsible for advising Government, its bodies and business leadership organisations on effective management of these risks and how best to support resilience. The Commission also recommends that the RSE should work with the Scottish Government and the university sector to develop a rapid response service that enables the Government and wider public sector to rapidly access good quality, independent evidence and expertise from across the academic community, in a crisis situation.
Improving how science is communicated and increasing public trust in science is imperative.
A fully independent fact-checking service should be created to review and challenge misreporting and support accurate presentation of scientific information in the public domain. The Scottish Government should also work with partners to support an informed national conversation about the use of personal data and data sharing for public good, to inform responses to future pandemics and other societal challenges.
A transformation in how we deliver public services is critical
The Scottish Government should set up a public service transformation partnership to actively promote the principles and experience of social prescribing from around Scotland and beyond. The Scottish Government should also reaffirm and recommit to the principles of the Christie Commission, and work with delivery partners to implement them across public services and beyond, with business champions engaged to support the approach.
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REPORT: https://www.rsecovidcommission.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/202110_Covid-Commission-Report_04-REPORT.pdf
Space Foundation Releases 'The Space Report 2021 Q3' Revealing $9.8B in Space Sector Equity Financing Activity
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Oct. 27 (TNSRep) -- The Space Foundation issued the following news release:
Space Foundation, a nonprofit advocate organization founded in 1983 for the global space ecosystem, today released "The Space Report 2021 Q3," which examines equity financing activities in the space sector, commercial space revenue, and spacecraft value by market and manufacturing country.
Reflecting on the newly released data, Space Foundation CEO Tom Zelibor said, "Near-record Q3 investment activity underscores the bright future ahead for the space ecosystem. Bolstered by recent successes
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Oct. 27 (TNSRep) -- The Space Foundation issued the following news release:
Space Foundation, a nonprofit advocate organization founded in 1983 for the global space ecosystem, today released "The Space Report 2021 Q3," which examines equity financing activities in the space sector, commercial space revenue, and spacecraft value by market and manufacturing country.
Reflecting on the newly released data, Space Foundation CEO Tom Zelibor said, "Near-record Q3 investment activity underscores the bright future ahead for the space ecosystem. Bolstered by recent successesby commercial space companies, confidence is high that today's space exploration and utilization initiatives will be realized more expeditiously than we have seen in years past."
Equity financing activity in the space sector posted another near-record high in Q3 2021, following the prior quarter's all-time high. Third-quarter equity financings nearly doubled to 55 from 28 in the same period of last year (Q3 2020), according to Quilty Analytics analysis. In dollar value of those disclosed transactions, Q3 2021 recorded $9.8 billion in investment activity, up from $6.6 billion in Q3 2020 -- a 48% increase.
Since 2018, the higher volume has been matched by greater investment per transaction, resulting in a 200% increase in the average value of the 10 largest transactions examined in the last four years. The maximum transaction value has jumped more than 300%.
The Q3 edition of "The Space Report" also investigates spacecraft value by market and manufacturing country. From 2017 to 2020 (the latest year for which data is available), manufacturing revenue associated with commercial payloads recorded a 134% increase. Human spaceflight logged a 14% increase over the same time, and revenue for military spacecraft grew 10%.
Those revenue gains, however, weren't spread equally across the top countries in space. Europe and Japan saw manufacturing value fall since 2018, while Russia and India saw declines of more than 50% from 2019. China's spacecraft value rose 88%, followed by the United States with 48% growth.
In addition to analysis of Q3 investment and commercial space revenue, "The Space Report 2021 Q3" explores six new space telescopes scheduled for launch this decade. The James Webb Space Telescope is expected to be the first into service, but it will be joined by others that are ushering in a new era of studying the universe.
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REPORT: https://www.thespacereport.org/register/the-space-report-2021-quarter-3-pdf-download/
San Diego Foundation Awards Record-Breaking $104 Million in Grants for 2021 Fiscal Year
SAN DIEGO, California, Oct. 27 (TNSOps) -- The San Diego Foundation issued the following news release on Oct. 26, 2021:
The San Diego Foundation announced today that it granted a record-breaking $104.1 million during the 2021 fiscal year, most of which stayed in the San Diego region.
"Our success this year is due to all the donors, nonprofit organizations and staff who helped our historic work happen," said Mark A. Stuart, President and CEO of The San Diego Foundation. "Because of their valuable contributions, we were able to help more San Diegans than ever before during a time when they needed
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SAN DIEGO, California, Oct. 27 (TNSOps) -- The San Diego Foundation issued the following news release on Oct. 26, 2021:
The San Diego Foundation announced today that it granted a record-breaking $104.1 million during the 2021 fiscal year, most of which stayed in the San Diego region.
"Our success this year is due to all the donors, nonprofit organizations and staff who helped our historic work happen," said Mark A. Stuart, President and CEO of The San Diego Foundation. "Because of their valuable contributions, we were able to help more San Diegans than ever before during a time when they neededit most."
Nearly 7,000 grants were distributed to about 2,000 nonprofit organizations in a variety of sectors. Approximately $33 million went to nonprofits specializing in health and human services, with $20 million to education nonprofits and $17 million to youth development nonprofits, among others.
This past year, The San Diego Foundation continued its work with the San Diego COVID-19 Community Relief Fund, which was launched in March 2020. From its launch through this fiscal year, the fund has granted more than $67 million to San Diego nonprofits and provided more than 2.3 million services focused on childcare, financial assistance, education, food security, medical support and workforce development, with 79% of those served living in poverty. In July, The San Diego Foundation was recognized for its work with a 2021 U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary's Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships; it was among six foundations recognized this year.
Informed by the inequity of experience many San Diegans endured during COVID-19, from food insecurity to the digital divide to health equity, The San Diego Foundation announced in July its new Strategic Plan focused on four key pillars:
* Advancing racial and social justice
* Fostering equity of opportunity
* Building resilient communities
* Delivering world-class philanthropy
"Thanks to our nonprofit partners, we saw what our community truly needed, and it crystallized how we will move forward," Stuart said. "Our Strategic Plan defines what we stand for and what we believe we can change with leadership and the partnership of philanthropy, nonprofits, government and public agencies, and businesses throughout our region."
Other major achievements this past year included the launch of the Black Community Investment Fund (BCIF) in September; it focuses on four pillars to help build generational wealth for Black San Diegans, including education, employment, entrepreneurship and housing. Through the BCIF, The Foundation recently launched the Black Homebuyers Program, the first of its kind in California, and awarded a $500,000 grant to the Central San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce to launch the Urban Business Resource Center.
In August, The San Diego Foundation also awarded a historic $3.4 million in scholarships to 1,025 San Diego college students and launched the San Diego Regional Policy & Innovation Center in partnership with municipalities, regional public agencies and The Brookings Institution, one of the world's leading think tanks. The center will focus on conducting place-based research and policy analysis to help address the region's biggest problems and bring new federal infrastructure funding to the region.
The San Diego Foundation ended the year with $1.3 billion in assets, the largest in its 46-year history. For more information about the 2020 - 2021 fiscal year, please view the annual report (https://www.sdfoundation.org/news-events/annualreport).
PAN Foundation: Extra Help Enrollment Partnership With TailorMed Expanding
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (TNSOps) -- The PAN Foundation issued the following news on Oct. 26, 2021:
The PAN Foundation and TailorMed announced today the expansion of their joint initiative to help eligible Medicare Part D patients enroll in the Social Security Administration's Extra Help program, which can reduce their out-of-pocket medication costs by up to 85 percent.
Following a successful pilot program earlier this year, PAN and TailorMed, a leading patient financial navigation technology company, committed to a continuation of their partnership, helping new and existing PAN's grant recipients
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (TNSOps) -- The PAN Foundation issued the following news on Oct. 26, 2021:
The PAN Foundation and TailorMed announced today the expansion of their joint initiative to help eligible Medicare Part D patients enroll in the Social Security Administration's Extra Help program, which can reduce their out-of-pocket medication costs by up to 85 percent.
Following a successful pilot program earlier this year, PAN and TailorMed, a leading patient financial navigation technology company, committed to a continuation of their partnership, helping new and existing PAN's grant recipientsapply for the federal program to alleviate healthcare burdens. Through the pilot program, more than 600 PAN grant recipients made an appointment with TailorMed's financial navigator services team, TailorMed Complete, to learn about and apply for the Extra Help program.
The Extra Help program, also known as the Low-Income Subsidy program, helps people on Medicare with limited income and resources afford prescription drug program costs, like premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance. There are thousands of Medicare beneficiaries who are paying more than they should for their prescription drug coverage because they do not know they are eligible or need assistance applying for the program. The continued partnership between PAN and TailorMed will ensure more financially at-risk patients and their families can afford medical treatment through this program.
"Even with financial assistance for out-of-pocket medication costs, many of our patients struggle to afford their medical care," said PAN Foundation President and CEO Kevin L. Hagan. "We're excited to continue helping our grant recipients enroll in the Extra Help program with TailorMed Complete, alleviating some of the stress and financial burden of living with a serious or chronic disease."
"We are thrilled to continue our partnership with PAN and give even more patients access to the Extra Help program," said TailorMed CEO and co-founder Srulik Dvorsky. "There are thousands of eligible Medicare beneficiaries who are paying too much for their treatment, and we will work together to remove financial barriers to care."
The PAN Foundation has long advocated for Medicare reform, including the expansion of the Extra Help program, and provided an education hub to encourage eligible patients to learn about the program.
Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation Names Andrew Weyrich, Ph.D., President
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Oct. 27 (TNSOps) -- The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation issued the following news:
The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation has named Andrew S. Weyrich, Ph.D., president, effective Jan. 4, 2022.
Weyrich, 58, comes to OMRF from the University of Utah, where he is vice president for research. He also serves as professor of internal medicine and holds the H.A. & Edna Benning Presidential Endowed Chair. An internationally recognized leader in blood clotting, his discoveries have facilitated key advances in the field of hematology.
Weyrich was selected following a nationwide
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Oct. 27 (TNSOps) -- The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation issued the following news:
The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation has named Andrew S. Weyrich, Ph.D., president, effective Jan. 4, 2022.
Weyrich, 58, comes to OMRF from the University of Utah, where he is vice president for research. He also serves as professor of internal medicine and holds the H.A. & Edna Benning Presidential Endowed Chair. An internationally recognized leader in blood clotting, his discoveries have facilitated key advances in the field of hematology.
Weyrich was selected following a nationwidesearch to lead OMRF, which this year is marking its 75th anniversary. He succeeds Stephen M. Prescott, M.D., who died in May, and OMRF general counsel Adam Cohen, who is currently serving as interim president.
"We searched for a visionary scientific leader who will build on OMRF's reputation as home to the best and the brightest in research," said Len Cason, chair of OMRF's board of directors. "Dr. Weyrich is in a class of his own. He is a highly respected researcher who will propel the foundation to even greater heights."
Originally an exercise physiologist, Weyrich joined the University of Utah as a postdoctoral fellow and over the next 28 years built his scientific reputation on the investigation of how blood cells impact human thrombotic and inflammatory diseases. He received his undergraduate degree in biology from Baldwin-Wallace College in Ohio, his master's degree in health and exercise science from Wake Forest University, and his doctorate in physiology and pharmacology from the Bowman Gray School of Medicine at Wake Forest.
Weyrich has authored more than 150 peer-reviewed articles and has been funded by the National Institutes of Health for over 25 years. He is a member of the advisory council to the NIH's National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, an associate editor for the journal Blood Advances, and a former member of the editorial board for the journal Blood. Among his numerous honors is the American Society of Hematology's prestigious William Dameshek Prize for outstanding contributions leading to a new fundamental understanding of hematology.
In addition to his role as the University of Utah's vice president for research, Weyrich is president of the University of Utah Research Foundation and Innovation District. As the leader of the university's research community, Weyrich implemented strategic initiatives and programs that drive diverse and inclusive research excellence and contribute close to $600 million annually to the state's economy.
"Dr. Weyrich's laboratory and administrative experience give him a keen understanding of the importance of biomedical research and the challenges that it will face in the coming years," said OMRF Vice President of Research Rodger McEver, M.D. "He will inspire scientists and staff at OMRF, and he will work effectively with community leaders to enhance biomedical research in Oklahoma."
Weyrich is no stranger to OMRF, having collaborated with its scientists on research dating back more than 25 years. OMRF's Prescott was also Weyrich's mentor and colleague at the University of Utah.
"Scientists worldwide recognize OMRF for excellence in biomedical research," said Weyrich. "That is because of the pioneering contributions made by OMRF researchers, all made possible by the incredible generosity of Oklahomans."
Weyrich joins OMRF following 15 years of record growth that included the foundation's largest campus expansion and the addition of more than 40 new principal scientists. In the same span, OMRF has three times earned designation by the NIH as an Autoimmunity Center of Excellence, one of only 10 in the nation, and three life-changing drugs born at OMRF have earned FDA approval, including the first treatment for pain crises caused by sickle cell disease.
An independent, nonprofit biomedical research institute with 450 employees and a budget of nearly $100 million, OMRF focuses its research on such critical disease areas as cancer, lupus, Alzheimer's, heart disease and Covid-19.
"When I came to Oklahoma, I was overwhelmed by the outpouring of support for OMRF," said Weyrich. "To lead the institution is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and I couldn't be more excited to get started."
National Kidney Foundation Board of Directors Selects New Board Chair-Elect
NEW YORK, Oct. 27 (TNSOps) -- The National Kidney Foundation issued the following news release:
The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) Board of Directors selected former National Security Council official, New York energy and investment executive, and living-donor Tracy McKibben as the next Chair-Elect at their recent quarterly meeting. She will step into the role as chair in October of 2022.
McKibben is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of New York-based MAC Energy Advisors LLC, a global investment and consulting company. She is a Harvard Law School graduate and served in several senior
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NEW YORK, Oct. 27 (TNSOps) -- The National Kidney Foundation issued the following news release:
The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) Board of Directors selected former National Security Council official, New York energy and investment executive, and living-donor Tracy McKibben as the next Chair-Elect at their recent quarterly meeting. She will step into the role as chair in October of 2022.
McKibben is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of New York-based MAC Energy Advisors LLC, a global investment and consulting company. She is a Harvard Law School graduate and served in several seniorgovernment positions including as a National Security Council official in the George W. Bush Administration. She worked in finance as an investment banker at Citigroup Global Markets as Managing Director and Head of Environmental Banking Strategy. She is a regular speaker and thought-leader on topics such as renewable energy, water/energy nexus, green technology, innovation, ESG and sustainability. She serves on a number of public and private company boards and has served on the NKF Board since 2019.
"It has been my honor to serve on the Board of NKF and I look forward to this new role and working with my fellow directors and the NKF management team to support the important role NKF plays in advancing initiatives to address kidney disease that includes education, prevention and living-donor transplantation, especially in diverse communities," McKibben said. "I was able to give my mother a kidney and a much-improved quality of life and I strive to let others know that they can do the same for their loved ones. I don't know that there is anything better you can do."
In 2018, McKibben and Velma Scantlebury-White, MD, America's first Black female transplant surgeon, were featured in a national, 60-second video public service announcement (PSA) produced by NKF. McKibben shared her personal story in the PSA, which also promoted NKF's nationwide platform THE BIG ASK: THE BIG GIVE, designed to increase kidney transplantation through training and tools that help patients and families find a living donor. Launched in April, 2018 - National Donate Life Month and National Minority Health Month - the PSA highlighted that Black and African American people are at increased risk for developing kidney failure and encouraged patients and families to learn more about living organ donation.
McKibben will become the chair of the NKF Board in October 2022 taking over from kidney transplant recipient Anthony E. Tuggle, President of Customer Operations at Afiniti in Atlanta.
"Tracy will be an excellent Chair and will bring to the post a wealth of experience perfectly suited to lead our foundation into the ever-changing future," Tuggle said. "The kidney community needs people like Tracy, who has committed so much to better outcomes and raising awareness of this dangerous disease."
McKibben will lead a 20-member board of the Foundation, known for its work advocating for millions of kidney patients, raising awareness about kidney health, and helping to educate thousands of kidney professionals.
Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Awards $76 Million in Grants in 3Q of 2021
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, California, Oct. 27 (TNSOps) -- The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation issued the following news release:
The board of directors of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation announced today that grants totaling more than $76 million were approved in the third quarter of 2021. These grants were awarded to 32 organizations across the Hilton Foundation's program areas, in the U.S. and internationally.
This round of grantmaking includes more than $11 million within the Foundation's Equity Fund, which was established in 2020 to combat racism and other forms of bias and injustice across multiple dimensions,
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WESTLAKE VILLAGE, California, Oct. 27 (TNSOps) -- The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation issued the following news release:
The board of directors of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation announced today that grants totaling more than $76 million were approved in the third quarter of 2021. These grants were awarded to 32 organizations across the Hilton Foundation's program areas, in the U.S. and internationally.
This round of grantmaking includes more than $11 million within the Foundation's Equity Fund, which was established in 2020 to combat racism and other forms of bias and injustice across multiple dimensions,including gender, disability and LGBTQI+. Grants made through the Equity Fund are for general operating support and capacity building to organizations led and governed by historically under-represented populations in the United States.
"The impact of the pandemic hit underserved communities the hardest, uncovering systemic barriers and shedding a light on the need to address the root causes of inequity," said Peter Laugharn, president and CEO of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation. "We are proud to support the transformative work of these organizations and directly partner with communities to make our world a better place for all."
The Equity Fund increased from $5 million in 2020 to $10 million in 2021, reflecting the Foundation's commitment to equity across all its programmatic work, and signaling a longer-term commitment to support the individual needs of organizations doing important work to combat racism and bias through general operating grants.
Following is an overview of all grants awarded in the third quarter of 2021 across the Foundation's program areas:
Catholic Sisters - The Association of Consecrated Women in Eastern and Central Africa was awarded $2 million to support Catholic sisters in East and Central Africa to reignite and strengthen ministries affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development was granted $1.6 million to build and strengthen partnerships between Catholic sisters and Episcopal Commissions and Diocesan offices responsible for ministries supporting migrants in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Global Solidarity Fund received $5 million to build sisters communication and advocacy skills, support global advocacy against human trafficking and leverage funding from multiple funders to support the Church and sisters human development agenda. Support Our Aging Religious, Inc. was granted $3 million to build the capacity of under-resourced congregations of women religious to plan for and address the short and long-term needs of elderly sisters, including support for congregations who have been negatively impacted by COVID-19.
Foster Youth - Child Trends Incorporated received $1.9 million to serve as the strategy-level evaluation partner to the Foster Youth Initiative in Los Angeles, New York, and one new geography consistent with the newly-approved strategy, learning and evaluation framework. Friends of the Children -- National Office received $2.4 million to support the No Matter What: Professional Mentoring Project for Children of Transition Age Foster Youth.
Global Early Childhood Development - Aga Khan Foundation USA was awarded $3 million to support an early childhood development technical resource hub for the Eastern and Southern Africa region, and community-based research in Kenya and Tanzania. Center for the Study of Social Policy received $1.6 million to strengthen early childhood development systems nationally by building parent leadership. Children in Crossfire received $3.4 million to strengthen the capacity of civil society to advocate for and monitor multisectoral early childhood development programs and policies in Tanzania. The Power of Nutrition was granted $3 million to test approaches to providing integrated parenting supports like nutrition, responsive caregiving and cash grants in Malawi. The Regents of the University of California was awarded $3.5 million to support research by the WORLD Policy Analysis Center to develop an evidence-base case for policy reform to improve early childhood development in lower and middle income countries. Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers and Families received $4.6 million to scale the HealthySteps holistic pediatric care model in Los Angeles County and advocate for improved local and national policies and financing to improve ECD outcomes.
Homelessness - Local Initiatives Support Corporation received a $2 million program-related investment for a modular construction loan fund for supportive housing development. Urban Institute was awarded $2 million support research and the development of tools to expand the capacity of targeted communities to shape policies at both the federal and local levels that amplify the intersectional nature of race, housing instability and homelessness. Westat, Inc. received $1.7 million to serve as a strategy-level evaluation partner to the Homelessness Initiative in Los Angeles consistent with the newly-approved strategy, learning and evaluation framework.
Opportunity Youth - Delgado Community College was awarded $1.9 million to support credentials for Opportunity Youth in the Hospitality and Allied Health programs.
Refugees - International Rescue Committee Inc. was awarded $4 million to support Early Childhood Development and Economic Empowerment for refugees and host community members in Ethiopia and Ecuador. Village Enterprise Fund received $2 million to improve refugees' income and wellbeing in Ethiopia through integrating two tested models: the graduation approach and market systems development.
Equity Fund
Organizations receiving general operating support within our Equity Fund include the following:
* $1.5 million to BVM Capacity Building Institute;
* $1.5 million to Mississippi Center for Justice;
* $1.5 million to New Orleans Workers Center for Racial Justice;
* $1.5 million to Project South the Institution for the Elimination of Poverty and Genocide;
* $1 million to Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Inc. to support the Collective Future Fund;
* $1 million to Solidaire Network;
* $1.5 million to Southern Education Foundation Inc. Institutional Department; and
* $1.5 million to Southerners on New Ground
Disaster Relief and Recovery
African Development Solutions (ADESO) was awarded $2.5 million for Network for Empowered Aid response (NEAR) a global network, in creating a consortia-style pooled fund to respond to disasters globally. Asociacion Salvadorena de Ayuda Humanitaria PRO-VIDA received $2.5 million to support the Concertacion Regional para la Gestion del Riesgo (Regional Coordination for Risk Management), a regional response fund and network, to respond to disasters in Central America. Save the Children Federation, Inc. received $2.5 million to support disaster response through the Humanitarian Fund. Start Network was granted $2.5 to support the organization's global fund for crisis response.
Additionally, The International Union of Superiors General was awarded $5 million to provide support globally to congregations to care for Catholic sisters suffering from Alzheimer's disease, and Community Science received $1.5 million to provide monitoring and evaluation services for the Equity Fund and Partnerships.
