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MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Supermodel, philanthropist, and women’s advocate Karlie Kloss has joined the Board of Directors of the Lotus Endowment Fund, Inc., the supporting foundation of Lotus House, where she has been actively volunteering for more than five years. In tandem with her appointment to the board of the nation’s largest shelter for women and children, Kloss has pledged $1 million to advance the organization’s mission to support at-risk women and children. Kloss’ gift will support the...

VICTORIA, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--B.C.’s largest union has set course for the next year after wrapping up the CUPE BC annual convention. Over 500 delegates from across the province passed more than 45 resolutions directing the union advocacy on behalf of workers and B.C. public services. A top priority for the union, representing over 120,000 workers in B.C., will be working to elect progressive candidates in the upcoming municipal elections. “In communities across the province, CUPE...

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), a leading global play and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, alongside Amazon MGM Studios and international humanitarian organization Save the Children, today announced a worldwide social impact campaign tied to the upcoming “Masters of the Universe” movie, which will be released theatrically June 5. To celebrate the campaign’s launch, fans will enjoy a special message f...

ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lutheran Family and Children’s Services (LFCS), one of Missouri's oldest social service agencies and most trusted advocates for children and families, has named Chris Gearin as its new chief development officer. Gearin joins the LFCS executive team with more than 30 years of leadership experience. As chief development officer, he will lead all fundraising efforts, applying his expertise to expand philanthropic support and engage new partners to advance the LFCS missi...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--U-Haul® is offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box® container use at 49 Company facilities across most of northern Florida and southeast Georgia to residents impacted by the multiple wildfires burning across the region. Homes and personal property are at risk from wildfires in Clay County, Putnam County and Nassau County in Florida, as well as Brantley County in Georgia. Voluntary evacuations are in effect. More than 3,000 acres have been scorched by...

ST. JOHN’S, NL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Delegates from across Newfoundland and Labrador will gather this week for the Canadian Union of Public Employees Newfoundland and Labrador (CUPE NL) Division Convention, bringing together workers from across sectors to set priorities for the year ahead and strengthen the collective voice of public service workers in the province. This year’s convention is being held during the “Year of Health and Safety,” with a strong focus on protecting workers on the job and...

TACOMA, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lightcurve, the internet provider delivering the fastest speeds at unbeatable prices across the State of Washington, today announced a series of philanthropic investments supporting economic growth and vibrant downtown communities throughout Central and Western Washington. As part of its ongoing commitment to the communities it serves, Lightcurve has pledged $25,000 to the Tacoma-Pierce County Economic Development Board, reinforcing efforts to drive regional econ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BabySTEPs, a groundbreaking digital helpline for pregnant and postpartum individuals facing substance use challenges, has launched in New York state. The pioneering program was developed by Partnership to End Addiction with the support of a $300,000, three-year grant from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation. Reaching BabySTEPs is as simple as texting “BABY” to 55753, or “BEBE” to 55753 for support in Spanish. Designed with input from participants, the program...

TACOMA, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lightcurve, the internet provider delivering the fastest speeds at unbeatable prices across the State of Washington, today announced that applications are now open for its Digital Equity Partnership program. Developed in partnership with the City of Tacoma, the initiative provides free internet service to qualifying organizations serving low-income and underserved populations throughout Tacoma and nearby areas. Through the program, Lightcurve is seeking public, p...

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Community and policy leaders, corrections professionals, technologists, and change makers will convene April 22–23, 2026 at St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami Gardens, Florida for the Bank on 100 Million Miami Hackathon. The two-day working session helps build practical, locally relevant solutions that connect those with justice-impacted experience to clear pathways in education, workforce readiness, and employment. Mission: Launch hosts the Miami Hackathon, in...