Associations & Organizations

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Anthony Elmore Aims to Make Orange Mound a Global Hub of Cultural Diplomacy

MEMPHIS, TN -- Anthony "Amp" Elmore, a constituent in the 9th Congressional District, received an email from Memphis Congressman Steve Cohen. The email informed Elmore that Cohen had been recognized for his "courageous voice" by Yale …

Shaker Foundation for American Service Heroes ·

Morad Shaker Launches Shaker Foundation for American Service Heroes

CHEYENNE, WY -- Morad Shaker, a philanthropist and entrepreneur based in Cheyenne, Wyoming, has launched the Shaker Foundation for American Service Heroes, a nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring and supporting America's military, veterans, first responders, public-safety …

Lawyer Johnson ·

Lawyer Johnson's New Book Explores Emotional Triggers and Childhood Trauma

GILBERT, AZ -- The book continues Johnson's exploration of childhood trauma, emotional triggers, and the journey toward healing. Johnson's work delves into the idea that current emotional triggers often have roots in past experiences. Through personal …

CHIME ·

CHIME Announces New Leadership for 2027 and 2028

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has announced significant leadership changes aimed at guiding the organization through the next decade. Effective January 1, 2027, the board of trustees will welcome …

Global Impact Ventures ·

Global Impact Ventures Commits $100 Million to Philanthropic Funding

New York, NY -- Global Impact Ventures, a family of mission-driven organizations including Global Impact and Geneva Global, has committed to mobilizing and deploying $100 million in new philanthropic funding over the next three years. The …

International Council on Active Aging ·

Active Aging Week 2026 Engages Over One Million Participants

VANCOUVER, BC -- Active Aging Week 2026, set for October 5-11, is gearing up to engage more than one million people worldwide in a celebration of active aging. The event, presented by Humana and led by …

Funders for Mutual Aid in Sudan ·

Funders for Mutual Aid in Sudan Honored for Sudanese-led Response

WASHINGTON -- In recognition of their critical leadership in providing essential services to millions of people affected by Sudan's largest humanitarian crisis, community-based groups have been honored with the Clinton Global Citizen Award. The groups, which …

Fowler | Helsel | Vogt ·

Fowler | Helsel | Vogt Announces First Responder Scholarship

FRESNO, CA -- Fowler | Helsel | Vogt, a legal firm based in Fresno, has launched the Protecting Those Who Protect Us: First Responder Scholarship, offering financial support to aspiring emergency responders. The initiative aims to …

Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation ·

Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation Hosts Nationwide Ready to Respond Training

BETHLEHEM, N.Y. -- The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation (SCAF) is set to host its second annual Ready to Respond (RtoR) nationwide training program during October, Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month. This year, the organization has already …

Mending Kids ·

Mending Kids Completes Second Hometown Mission for Special Needs Dental Care

LONG BEACH, Calif. -- Mending Kids, a nonprofit organization providing free surgical care to children, recently completed its second Hometown Mission on September 19 at MemorialCare Outpatient Surgical Center in Long Beach. This mission aimed to …

Grant Advance Solutions ·

Grant Advance Solutions Launches AI-Assisted Tools for Nonprofits

Abbotsford, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- Grant Advance Solutions, a platform designed for nonprofit organizations to manage grant funding, has introduced a suite of AI-assisted tools aimed at streamlining the process of finding the right funders, writing strong …

Sounds of America campaign aims to raise hearing health awareness

WASHINGTON -- The Hearing Industries Association and the Hearing Loss Association of America have launched a new public engagement campaign called "Sounds of America," aiming to celebrate the unique sounds that define communities across the United …

CEATI International ·

CEATI International Names New CEO James Wagstaff

MONTREAL -- CEATI International, a leading research collaborative for the utility industry, has announced the appointment of James Wagstaff as its new chief executive officer, effective immediately. Wagstaff takes over from Alex Johnston, who has led …

Horizon Services, Inc ·

Horizon Treatment Services Expands with 69-Bed Recovery Center in Burlingame

BURLINGAME, Calif. -- Horizon Treatment Services is set to expand its recovery services with the development of a 69-bed Recovery Center in Burlingame, California. The project, supported by a $25.5 million state Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure …

The Prescott Companies ·

The Prescott Companies' Leaders Earn MCAM Certification

The Prescott Companies, an Associa company, has strengthened its leadership team with three executives who have earned the Master of Community Association Management (MCAM) certification from the California Association of Community Managers (CACM). The recipients are Jessica Williams, branch president …

Fisher House Foundation ·

Fisher House Foundation Awards $2,000 Scholarships to 500 Military Children

Rockville, Maryland -- Fisher House Foundation has awarded $2,000 scholarships to 500 students from military families for the 2026-2027 academic year through its Scholarships for Military Children program. The program, established in 2001, aims to recognize …

Bernstein Private Wealth Management ·

Bernstein Launches Nonprofit Financial Health Assessment Tool

NEW YORK -- Bernstein Private Wealth Management has unveiled a new digital tool designed to help nonprofit organizations evaluate their financial health and strengthen communication with stakeholders. The Nonprofit Financial Health Assessment tool, available through Bernstein …

C-Sweet ·

C-Sweet™ Earns B Corp Certification for Summit 2026

LOS ANGELES -- C-Sweet™, a national community of female executives dedicated to advancing women in business and leadership, has announced its certification as a Certified B Corporation™. The company joins a global community of businesses that …

Noah’s Ark Scans ·

International Team Begins Core Drilling at Noah's Ark Site

An international team of researchers and archaeologists has begun a groundbreaking core drilling operation at the Durupınar formation, near Mount Ararat in eastern Türkiye. This expedition, led by Turkish Professor of Archaeology Prof. Dr. Cenker Atila of Sivas Cumhuriyet University …

Reclaiming Civility LLC ·

Colorado Springs Launches Civility Pledge to Address National Crisis

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- On September 30, Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade and the city council president, along with business leaders and citizens, will gather at the Penrose House Garden Pavilion to launch a movement aimed …

NJMEP ·

Finalists Announced for 2026 ‘MADE in NJ’ Manufacturing Day Awards

CEDAR KNOLLS, N.J. -- New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP) has announced the finalists for the 2026 ‘MADE in NJ’ Manufacturing Day Awards, recognizing companies and individuals who have made significant contributions to the state’s manufacturing …

Giving Kitchen ·

Giving Kitchen Honors Food Service Workers on National Day

ATLANTA -- On National Food Service Worker Day, September 25, Giving Kitchen is celebrating the 15.7 million individuals who keep the food service industry running. These workers, who form the backbone of the second-largest industry in …

United for Human Rights ·

Interfaith Leaders Unite to Celebrate Peace and Parents' Day

TWIN CITIES, MN -- Faith leaders, families, and community members from across the Twin Cities gathered on Saturday for an interfaith celebration of National Parents' Day and the International Day of Peace. Hosted by the American …

Nightingale Education Group ·

Nightingale College Seeks Injunction Against California Board of Registered Nursing

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Nightingale Education Group, the parent company of Nightingale College, has filed a lawsuit against the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) in an effort to secure a preliminary injunction. The move comes after …

National Trust for Historic Preservation ·

National Trust Awards Eight Projects for Historic Preservation

WASHINGTON -- The National Trust for Historic Preservation has honored eight exceptional projects and individuals with its 2026 National Preservation Awards during the first National Preservation Summit in Washington, D.C. The awards, established over six decades …

National Diabetes Trust ·

Gourley Appointed as New President of National Diabetes Trust

Toronto -- National Diabetes Trust has appointed Nicole Gourley as its new president and CEO, effective September 28, 2026. The appointment comes after a rigorous search process that identified Gourley as the ideal candidate to lead …

American Staffing Association ·

Staffing Industry Shows Signs of Stabilization

ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- The staffing industry in the United States has shown signs of stabilization, according to a new report released by the American Staffing Association (ASA). The ASA’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey, which …

Global Peace Initiative ·

Global Peace Initiative Hosts Summit for International Cooperation

WASHINGTON -- The Global Peace Initiative, an international organization led by Dr. K. A. Paul, is set to host the Global Peace & Economic Summit in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, from 6 p.m.

DCVMN ·

Developing Countries Vaccine Manufacturers Meet in Beijing

More than 40 vaccine manufacturers from 17 developing countries, including nine from China, gathered in Beijing for the 27th Annual General Meeting of the Developing Countries Vaccine Manufacturers Network (DCVMN) on September 22, 2026. The meeting, co-hosted by DCVMN and …

Battleship North Carolina Memorial ·

Battleship North Carolina Marks 65 Years with Special Events in Wilmington

Wilmington, NC -- The Battleship North Carolina Memorial is marking a significant milestone this weekend, celebrating 65 years of its permanent berth on the Cape Fear River in Wilmington, North Carolina. The event, which runs from …

Lake Park Dental ·

Lake Park Dental Offers Wellness Plan for World Smile Day

World Smile Day, celebrated on the first Friday of October, marks a special occasion for Lake Park Dental. The practice, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is using the day to remind the community that regular dental care is accessible to everyone, …

Just in Case Foundation ·

Just in Case Foundation Launches Appeal to Reopen Infant Monitor Program

Plymouth, IN (PRUnderground) September 22nd, 2026, The Just in Case Foundation, a nonprofit founded in 2021 by Kayla Borton in memory of her son, Case, has launched a public appeal to raise $10,000. The funds will clear a growing waiting …

APRO Wins TSAE Award for Rent-to-Own Knowledge Initiative

AUSTIN, Texas -- APRO, the national trade association representing the rent-to-own (RTO) industry, has been honored with the 2026 TSAE Association Impact Award for its Generative Knowledge Initiative. This recognition marks a significant milestone for APRO, …

Haunted Attraction Association ·

Haunted Attraction Association Certifies 74 Top Haunts for 2026

GRANDVILLE, Mich. -- The Haunted Attraction Association has certified a record 74 haunted attractions as 2026 Top Haunts, marking a significant milestone in the industry. This recognition underscores the commitment of haunted attraction operators to maintaining …

National Road Safety Foundation ·

Teens Invited to Create PSA on Dangers of Speeding

NEW YORK -- The National Road Safety Foundation, in collaboration with the Chicago Auto Show, has launched the 13th annual Drive Safe Chicago PSA Contest, aimed at engaging teens in promoting safe driving practices. The contest, …

Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America ·

WSWA Women's Leadership Council Concludes Successful Conference

WASHINGTON -- Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) has concluded its 2026 Women's Leadership Council (WLC) Conference in Washington, D.C., bringing together 58 current and emerging women leaders from 15 WSWA member companies for two …

Black Directors Health Equity Agenda ·

BDHEA Releases Health Equity Playbook for Safety-Net Institutions

CHICAGO -- Black Directors Health Equity Agenda (BDHEA) has released a new Health Equity Playbook aimed at helping safety-net institutions turn community needs into actionable solutions.

The Industry Group (TIG) and Kiosk Manufacturer Association (KMA) ·

Kiosk Industry Groups Discussing Accessibility Evolutions

WESTMINSTER, Colo. -- The Industry Group (TIG) and the Kiosk Manufacturer Association (KMA) met with the U.S. Access Board on September 15 to discuss how accessibility must evolve as customer transactions increasingly span a variety of …

United Steelworkers ·

United Steelworkers Oppose Proposed Labour Code Changes

TORONTO -- The United Steelworkers union has issued a strong statement against proposed changes to the Canada Labour Code, emphasizing that the right to strike is non-negotiable. National Director Marty Warren stated that the right to …

International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery ·

International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery Hosts 34th World Congress in Rio de Janeiro

CHICAGO -- The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) is set to host its 34th World Congress in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from October 15 to 17, 2026. The event, which is expected to draw …

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