Social Services News

SAINT-HYACINTHE, Quebec--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Quebec councils of the Knights of Columbus, the world’s largest lay Catholic men’s organization, have raised more than $1.4 million as part of an annual fundraising effort, La Campagne des oeuvres charitables, the chapter’s largest fundraiser of the year. Proceeds from the campaign will be directed to local and regional organizations and programs that provide much-needed support to people throughout the province. This includes distribution of new wi...

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mary Kay Ash Foundation has invested more than $100 million in life-saving cancer research & critical domestic violence prevention across the US....

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As the “summer of soccer” heats up nationwide, Boys & Girls Clubs of America is expanding efforts to meet rising interest in the sport by improving youth soccer access and tackling persistent barriers to participation. Across the U.S., families and communities are asking how to make soccer more accessible, and how more kids can participate in youth sports regardless of cost or location. The 2026 State of Soccer report, from the Aspen Institute’s Project Play initia...

BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Walker & Dunlop and Pretium announced today that they have closed their first bridge loan with Walker & Dunlop Affordable Bridge Capital....

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, ComEd, together with its community partners, announced $2.5 million in new bill assistance that will soon be available to help eligible business customers cope with higher PJM supply costs during the summer. Backed by Exelon, ComEd’s parent company, this extension of last year’s Customer Relief Fund will offer a one-time, matching grant of up to $500 to eligible small- and medium-sized business customers located within ComEd’s northern Illinois service territory...

DES MOINES, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wellpoint Iowa is celebrating 10 years of serving Iowa’s most vulnerable populations by giving back through volunteerism, supporting community events and recognizing the numerous community partners and healthcare providers who’ve collaborated to enable the organization’s success. The celebration kicked off in May with Wellpoint associates volunteering with the Special Olympics Summer Games in Ames and ends with Wellpoint’s presenting sponsorship of the New Vis...

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As Texas braces for another hot summer, Reliant is ramping up support to help residents stay cool, safe and financially prepared. With rising temperatures expected to drive record energy demand and strain household budgets, the company is supporting 52 Beat the Heat centers statewide while scaling smart energy programs that reward customers for more efficient electricity use during peak periods. “Staying comfortable in extreme heat should be simple and affordable for e...

ADA, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LegalShield partners with Care.com to bring expert senior care advising to employer benefits, responding to employee demand for elder care support....

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Real World, from New Era Learning LLC, reports 1,251 verified volunteer acts across 14 countries through its global Charity Challenge....

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...