All articles tagged with #community outreach
Mount Sinai Hospital and the Real Dads Network in Manhattan are partnering to provide free heart health screenings for Black men to address high rates of undiagnosed heart conditions, emphasizing community trust, cultural understanding, and accessible care to reduce health disparities.
Michael Phelps visited the Baltimore Ravens training camp to give swimming lessons to players, helping them build confidence in the water, with the team donating $100,000 to his foundation in gratitude.
Jacy Werner, whose brother died from a fentanyl overdose, is using her personal tragedy to educate Gulf Coast teens on opioid overdose prevention. As the executive director of the Benjamin Thomas Werner Foundation, she speaks to high school students about the dangers of drugs like fentanyl and demonstrates how to use Naloxone, an opioid overdose-reversal drug. Her efforts are part of a broader trend contributing to a decline in overdose deaths in the U.S., as reported by the CDC. Werner's initiative aims to prevent other families from experiencing similar losses.
A Bojangles location in Knightdale, North Carolina, gained viral attention after a typo was spotted on its sign, reading "Bojagnles." The mistake was noticed by a local landscaper, Leandro Gonzalez Espinoza, who shared a photo on social media, prompting widespread amusement. Caitlin Gooch, founder of 'Saddle Up and Read,' reached out to the restaurant to propose a community program called "Books and Biscuits," which was met with a humorous response from Bojangles. The fast-food chain promptly replaced the sign and expressed hope for the restaurant's reopening, while Gooch emphasized the lighthearted nature of the situation, highlighting that mistakes can happen to anyone.
JPMorgan Chase plans to add 500 branches and renovate 1,700 over the next three years, aligning with CEO Jamie Dimon's preference for in-person work and face-to-face interactions. Dimon has been vocal about his skepticism of remote work and its effectiveness, particularly for managers and client-facing services. The expansion aims to cater to daily foot traffic of 900,000 people, with a focus on serving small business owners and traditionally underbanked Black and Latino populations in low-income and rural communities.
Soroptimist International of Chico has launched their 2024 President's Project, offering low or no cost Cervical Cancer screenings for women in Chico in collaboration with Ampla Health. The initiative aims to raise awareness and provide preventive care for a community with high rates of Cervical Cancer. The events also offer free gifts and care items to encourage women to prioritize their health, with plans to continue screening events until April.
Pittsburgh Steelers name Keeanu Benton as the starting nose tackle and Godwin Igwebuike as the kick returner, while Ben Roethlisberger expresses concern that the team's traditions have not been passed down to the current offensive leaders. Roethlisberger suggests that a new way of forming traditions may be needed. Meanwhile, Steelers' Broderick Jones hosts a holiday celebration for foster children and those awaiting adoption, spreading joy in the community.
The Latino Youth Development and Resource Center in Rochester, New York, distributed over 300 Thanksgiving turkeys to families in need as part of a block-by-block campaign to improve lives in the community. The turkeys were quickly given away in 40 minutes, but the center is working on providing turkeys to those who couldn't attend the event.
U.S. Soccer plans to build a National Training Center in the Atlanta area with $50 million funding from philanthropist Arthur M. Blank. The state-of-the-art facility will serve as headquarters for the U.S. Soccer Federation and provide elite training, technology, and infrastructure for players, coaches, and referees. The center will support all 27 of U.S. Soccer's National Teams, with specific facilities for Extended National Teams. Blank's contribution will also support women's youth national team camps, coaching initiatives, and community programs in Metro Atlanta. The National Training Center aims to drive soccer growth, develop winning teams, and give back to the community.
Five people were injured, two critically, in a shooting that occurred during a community outreach event in a parking lot in Seattle. Dozens of rounds were fired, and all victims were attending the event. The motive behind the shooting is unclear, and no suspects have been identified at this time. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell called it a tragedy and emphasized the need to address the issue of guns in the wrong hands.
Hills Snack Bar, formerly a beloved snack bar in the Hills department store, is making a comeback as a mobile food truck. After passing a health inspection, the snack bar is now certified to operate and will have its grand opening on Saturday at the Green Garden Plaza. The plan is to visit communities where there used to be Hills stores, bringing back the classics and a side of nostalgia for those who grew up going to the department store.
My Block, My Hood, My City, a nonprofit organization in Chicago, organized "Downtown Day" to give 1,000 young people from the South and West sides the opportunity to explore downtown attractions. Each participant received $50 to spend on activities and food, with discounted or free opportunities provided by partnering businesses and attractions. The event aims to show the youth what is possible with enough money to enjoy their city's downtown and provide safe opportunities for them to engage in positive experiences. The organization raised $50,000 for the event and plans to continue expanding funding and involvement in the future.
Vegas Golden Knight Jack Eichel will be working the drive-thru at a Raising Cane's location in Las Vegas on Friday as part of community outreach following the team's Stanley Cup win. Eichel and other Knights celebrated the win at a nightclub on Tuesday, and a championship parade is scheduled for Saturday on the Strip.
The Los Angeles Country Club, one of the city's oldest and most prestigious golf courses, is hosting the U.S. Open for the first time this week, marking a significant shift in philosophy for the usually publicity-shy club. The ultra-private setup is by design, but the club has changed its membership criteria in recent years, welcoming younger members and focusing on community outreach. The USGA has already announced plans to hold the 2032 U.S. Women's Open and 2039 U.S. Open at LACC, hoping to make it part of a regular rotation of major venues around the country.
NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell wrote a heartfelt farewell letter to New Yorkers, thanking them for the privilege of serving as their police commissioner and urging them to have faith in the work of the NYPD. Sewell touted the city's double-digit decreases in shootings and community efforts she launched to make New Yorkers "our most valuable partners" to keep the city safe. She abruptly announced her resignation on Monday, and sources say Mayor Eric Adams was caught off guard by the move. Sewell's relationship with City Hall had seemed to sour in recent months, with the commissioner finding herself increasingly handcuffed when trying to make key department decisions.