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Join the National EVV Association (NEVVA) on May 8-9, 2020, in Salt Lake City for the Annual EVV Summit immediately following the ADvancing States Spring Meeting to explore the current state of EVV implementations, deadlines and requirements.

There have been recent changes to the Los Angeles Police Department's classification of anti-religious and anti-Semitic hate crimes. This change seems to reflect that the number of hate crimes targeting the Jewish community has doubled.

The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect is proud to recognize the support of national organizations working to end child abuse and neglect. The Children's Hospital Association (CHA) has engaged in a new effort that aims to unite work across the country by giving seed funding to the CAN National Partners Collaborative.

Citizen Volunteers learn effective communication tools to advocate for Hispanic children in foster care.

Supporters Stand in Unison for Equity Before Profits in Cambridge

SHARE, the national breast and ovarian cancer nonprofit that supports, educates, and empowers women affected by these diseases, is proud to announce Carol Evans as its new CEO and Executive Director. Carol was the Founder and CEO of Working Mother Media and Working Mother magazine, which she led for 25 years. She has been a lifelong advocate of equity and inclusion in the workplace, a champion for women of color, and a spokesperson for women's health issues including breast cancer.

Dr Stephen Phinney, an internationally renowned physician-researcher in the area of nutrition, inflammation and metabolic health and Chief Medical Officer at Virta Health, will be presenting two programs at the Pathways to Regeneration: Soil, Food and Plant Medicine Conference, to be held Friday, November 1 through Sunday, November 3, 2019. The conference is sponsored by the Arthur Morgan Institute for Community Solutions.

Savvy Cyber Kids, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, appointed new members to the Board of Directors as of October, 1, 2019. Savvy Cyber Kids enables youth, families and school communities empowerment through technology by providing age-appropriate cyber safety, cyber ethics and digital parenting resources and education.

Dogtown Dance Theatre is proud to present the 7th annual Richmond Dance Festival, April 24 through May 9, 2020. This three-weekend festival features local and national dance artists, as well as international dance film artists in the heart of historic Manchester in Richmond, VA.

TGB Labs, LLC, a Texas-based, Medicare Certified, Medicaid Approved in several States, Tri-Care East Approved, COLA Accredited and CLIA Certified High Complexity Laboratory, this week excitedly announced they have partnered with Shatterproof.org, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to ending the devastation addiction causes families, in an effort to battle against opioid abuse.

Justin Jarboe, Visionary & CEO of The Jarboe Group Real Estate Team & The Jarboe Foundation, Inc. was named one of the Worcester Business Journal's 40 Under 40 in last week's event, held at Mechanic's Hall, Wednesday, September 18th. Justin was honored to be surrounded by the other 39 winners, with various backgrounds, interests, and careers, however, is most impressed with the dedication they all have to giving back to their local community.

The National Electronic Visit Verification Association (NEVVA) is proud to announce the release of its new State EVV Implementation Tracker, which was made public at the National Home and Community Based Services Conference. This tool is the first of its kind and provides a single website detailing the States' EVV implementation process under the 21st Century Cures Act. NEVVA, in coordination with ADvancing States (formerly the National Association of States United for Aging and Disabilities (NASUAD)) and Applied Self-Direction, worked to design a tool that allows website visitors to quickly and easily access pertinent implementation processes and details.

In honor of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month this September, ovarian cancer survivors and patients are lifting up their voices with the #IWishIKnew social media campaign, which helps educate the public about ovarian cancer symptoms, risks, and screening options. Anyone impacted by ovarian cancer is encouraged to join the campaign in September by posting their knowledge and experiences on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram using the hashtag #IWishIKnew.

As humans age, their bodies begin to break down. At some point, many seniors will realize they can no longer do the things they once could, or at least, not with ease. Mobility aids are useful tools that provide assistance to those recovering from an injury, or those suffering from joint problems, arthritis, or other health issues. Seniors can purchase gently-used electric wheelchairs around Ocean County, NJ, from Goodwill Home Medical Equipment, for unbeatable prices.

Goodwill Home Medical, a top destination to buy gently-used medical equipment, such as electric wheelchairs in the Ocean County, NJ, area, urges those who have medical equipment they no longer need to donate it.

Molecular Photos, an organization that supports cancer research through artwork created from molecular images of cancer, is entering a new partnership with the Foundation for Women's Cancer (FWC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing research, education and awareness about gynecologic cancer risk, prevention, early detection and optimal treatment.

National breast and ovarian cancer nonprofit SHARE is pleased to welcome Angelica Cantlon as the organization's new Board President. Angelica Cantlon is the Founder and Managing Partner at Cantlon & Associates, LLC in New Canaan, CT. She succeeds Ilene Cohen, Senior Vice President at PubWorX, who served as Board President for two terms and will remain on the Board.

The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN) marks its first anniversary getting ready to receive top honors from the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC). EndCAN will receive the society's 2019 Prevention Award which recognizes a practitioner or researcher, an agency, or an institution that has made outstanding contributions to the field of prevention of child maltreatment and to the advancement of APSAC's goals. APSAC holds its annual conference starting tomorrow in Salt Lake City, Utah when it will present EndCAN with the award.

It has been an eventful and memorable first year for Divas Who Win with the organization achieving a remarkable feat in the last twelve months. The organization aims to empower underserved women in Georgia that are at risk or in recovery from substance use disorder and/or sex trafficking through advocacy, education, and intervention. Divas Who Win just celebrated its first anniversary and also announced the movement of its office from a small tucked away center nestled in 800 square feet to the a 2800 square foot building on Hawthorne Avenue.

The first step in solving any problem is to talk about it. Today, The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN) takes a new step toward breaking the silence that holds us back from ending child abuse.

Every Saturday during spring training, The WakWay Foundation, in partnership with the Giumarra Companies, and with the support of a grant from Albertsons/Safeway, brought a free community market to seven different locations including Luke Air Force Base, both Phoenix and Tucson AZ, with one final truck delivering to Dallas TX, for opening day for the Rangers. During this event, volunteers provided free fresh fruits and vegetables to local families.

Driving Successful Lives, a Michigan-based national non-profit, recently partnered with Lakeridge Village, Little Cesar's Pizza franchisee Brent Armstrong of Detroit, and Aunt Millie's Bakery to host a charity event with a primary focus on housing in the city of Detroit.

The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN) is bringing a new approach to addressing the rising rates of child abuse and neglect in our country. EndCAN announced today its support of three disruptive research projects that focus on helping us better understand the public health, mental health and health impacts of child abuse and neglect.

With an average annual medical cost of over $2 million for every child born with cerebral palsy or similar genetic disorders, make no mistake, health insurance is not fitting the entire bill. Unfortunately, government-funded programs, too often, don't meet the need either. So what's a family facing this monumental financial challenge do? Enter, The LENN Foundation. They want to introduce the partners who have linked arms with them to mitigate the financial hardship families face. Starting 2019 with a hopeful bang heard throughout a growing number of warriors poised to make a change in America, one such standout corporation is Columbus Turnkey Houses Group (CTH). Via the hard work of their teams at Sell House Columbus and Columbus Turnkey, The LENN Foundation was the grateful recipient of over $60k raised from early December to early January. Raised within one month, CTH rallied forces to help children reach for the life most kids take for granted.

Created to put a baby's face on a disease almost too common in society, The LENN Foundation releases a new video on YouTube. The first of what will be many, the video highlights small children and their families facing genetic disorders like cerebral palsy. The brainchild of Columbus Turnkey Houses Group (CTH) co-founders, Dave Payerchin and RJ Pepino, and created with the help of a donation from PM Title, the video was produced and directed by videographer and Philanthropic Leader David Rowe. With clarity, not only does it give viewers a glimpse of what children and their parents go through, it answers the question "What can we do?"