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LINCOLN, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hank Green, science content creator, joins the Arbor Day Foundation in the seventh episode of its podcast, “Unearthing Optimism.” Hank Green’s engaging educational content has earned him a combined social media following of over 20 million people. He is also a novelist, CEO of online educational media company Complexly, and co-founder of Good Store. In a conversation with Arbor Day Foundation CEO and host Dan Lambe, Green explores the significance of the Internet...

KYIV, Ukraine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Ukraine has opened the first Test & Treat Clinic for HIV in Kyiv, marking another milestone in the organization's continued expansion of free HIV services amid an ongoing war. “The opening of the Test & Treat Clinic in Kyiv marks another important step toward ensuring that HIV services are fast, accessible, and free from stigma,” said Dr. Yaroslava Lopatina, Country Program Director for AHF Ukraine. “We’re bringing testing...

SAN RAFAEL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) will launch a nationwide broadcast public service announcement (PSA) this week to raise awareness about the global problem of service dogs and their handlers being denied access by businesses, despite such denials being against the law in the U.S. and Canada.The 60-second PSA aims to address several contributing factors of the problem. These issues include a lack of awareness regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) i...

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On the eve of America’s 250th birthday, thousands of concerned Americans, from across the country, will embark on Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Friday, July 3, 2026, for the We The People March for Freedom. Taking place in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale, starting at 6pm EST, a brief rally at Esplanade Park, will feature a diverse array of national and local program participants including American labor leader and activist, Dolores Huerta, Haitian Ame...

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CareQuest Institute Launches National Campaign to Improve Veterans’ Oral Health...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AHF: Florida Budget Becomes Law, Securing Reversal of HIV Drug Cuts...

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Impact Podcast with John Shegerian has announced a full roster of sustainability and impact all-stars from many of the world’s leading brands as guests for the new season of the show. The Webby Award honored podcast is hosted by John Shegerian, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of ERI, the leading international material resource recovery, ITAD and tech reuse and recycling company. Impact Podcast guests are invited to share with listeners first-hand accounts of how t...

CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Campbell’s Company (NASDAQ:CPB) has been named a 2026 honoree of The Civic 50®, Points of Light’s annual recognition of the 50 most community-minded companies in the United States. Now in its 14th year, The Civic 50 is the nation’s leading corporate social impact recognition program, honoring companies that demonstrate excellence in employee volunteering, community investment and social impact strategy. Companies are evaluated through a comprehensive survey th...

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Convergint Social Responsibility Day brings together colleagues around the world for volunteer efforts supporting schools and local communities...

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Operation HOPE, a national nonprofit dedicated to helping low- and moderate-income Americans thrive in an ever-changing economy, today released findings from the first quarter edition of The HOPE Insider, its quarterly national survey measuring financial sentiment, economic outlook and personal financial wellbeing among more than 1,500 Operation HOPE clients nationwide. The survey found that while economic optimism remains low and many Americans continue to struggle wi...