All Policy & Public Interest
The latest news regarding all matters of policy and public interest. This section contains releases regarding issues of government, international relations and trade, politics, education, economics, law, welfare, advocacy, and charity concerns. Learn about recent policy decisions as well as important campaigns, strategies, and protests in all areas of public interest. Also included are poll results, statistical information and announcements, and legal news.
APIA Scholars Releases FY2024-2025 Annual Report Highlighting Expanded Impact and College-to-Career Success
APIA Scholars releases the FY2024–2025 Annual Report, showcasing a year of measurable growth, expanded student support, and strong outcomes from college access through career readiness WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- APIA Scholars, the nation's leading nonprofit...
National Alliance on Mental Illness South Carolina (NAMI SC) Announces the Election of Pamela Eyring as President of the Board of Directors
NAMI SC, the state's leading grassroots organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals living with mental illness and their families, is pleased to announce the election of Pamela Eyring as President of the Board of Directors. COLUMBIA, S.C., Jan. 12, 2026...
BluSky Restoration Contractors Supports 200+ Charities Nationwide With Over $307k in 2025
BluSky Restoration Contractors, LLC, a leading national property restoration company in the U.S., celebrates its charitable giving in 2025 in conjunction with partners, friends and vendors. BluSky's 2025 philanthropy program contributed over $307,000 to more than 200 nonprofit...
$1.5 Million Grant from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation Boosts UMOM's Work to Support Families Facing Homelessness
Three-year investment will expand critical programs that help parents and children achieve stability and rebuild their lives PHOENIX, Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- UMOM New Day Centers has received a $1.5 million grant from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation. Awarded over three...
Nuvo and CLAW Announce Global Initiative to Expand Remote Pregnancy Monitoring
Nuvo, a leader in remote fetal-maternal monitoring, together with Celebrate Life Around the Word Foundation (CLAW), a global non-governmental 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to improving health in underserved settings, announce the launch of the Nuvo–CLAW Fetal-Maternal Global...
American College of Lifestyle Medicine supports Dietary Guidelines' focus on healthy eating
The medical professional association supports the new guidelines' inclusion of whole food as a key element of chronic disease prevention, especially its conclusions on increased fruit and vegetable intake and limited consumption of added sugars, refined grains, highly processed foods, and...
Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy introduces new visual identity system by design office Order
New logo and design system launched today reflect the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy's role in protecting every building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and supporting the community that preserves them. CHICAGO, Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Frank Lloyd Wright Building...
Destination Imagination Appoints Mark Giordono as Chief Executive Officer
Destination Imagination, Inc., a global nonprofit dedicated to advancing creativity as an essential skill through student-led, STEAM-based experiences, announced the appointment of Mark Giordono as its next Chief Executive Officer, effective January 15. Giordono brings more than two...
Family Source Consultants Celebrates 19 Years of Bringing Dreams & Miracles Together
Family Source Consultants celebrates 19 years, over 1,500 babies born, nationwide leadership with Chicago and Miami roots, New York licensure, ethical excellence, nonprofit advocacy, and a commitment to parenthood for all. CHICAGO, Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Family Source...
Brooklyn Community Services Selects Archana Jayaram To Lead Organization Into 160th Year
Brooklyn Community Services has appointed Archana Jayaram as its new Executive Director, marking a new chapter as the organization begins its 160th year of serving Brooklyn communities. BROOKLYN, N.Y., Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Brooklyn Community Services (BCS), one of the oldest...
APIA Scholars Welcomes Michelle Rhee and Joel Kuwahara to its Board of Directors
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- APIA Scholars is pleased to announce the appointment of Michelle Rhee and Joel Kuwahara to its Board of Directors, further strengthening the organization's leadership with deep expertise spanning law, finance, media, and creative innovation....
Eliza Dushku, Mental Health Counselor and Former Actress, Joins VETS Board of Directors
Former television and film actress and clinical mental health specialist brings psychedelic therapy expertise and advocacy experience to leading veteran mental health nonprofit SAN DIEGO, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS), a leading 501(c)(3)...
Strickland Brothers 10 Minute Oil Change Reinforces Commitment to Community Through Scholarship Support at Wake Forest University
The Strickland family's involvement with Wake Forest University reflects a long-term partnership rooted in service and investing in people before all else. WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Strickland Brothers 10 Minute Oil Change is proud to reaffirm its commitment...
The Harris Agency Announces Recipient of the 2026 THA Impact Pro Bono Grant
Empowering daughters of incarcerated mothers, Beauty Marks for Girls has been selected as the public relations agency's second annual pro bono client. BOONTON, N.J., Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Harris Agency, an independent specialist public relations agency, has selected...
Roundup River Ranch Celebrates 20 Years, Sets Course for Next Era of Growth and Impact
Milestone Highlights Nearly 40,000 Camper Experiences and a Bold Next Chapter of Expanded Access for Kids with Life-Altering Diagnoses GYPSUM, Colo., Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Roundup River Ranch, a leading nonprofit offering children with life-altering diagnoses, and...
Clerio Vision Granted U.S. Patent for Novel "Optical Signature" Technology to Control Myopia Progression
New intellectual property secures method for manipulating peripheral blur orientation, a key signal for regulating eye growth, paving the way for upcoming clinical trials. ROCHESTER, N.Y., Jan. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Clerio Vision, Inc., a developer of next-generation laser-based...
Westchester County Medical Center Sued For Medical Malpractice
Westchester County Medical Center sued by father of then 7-year-old child for negligently performed elbow surgery, leaving the child deformed and disabled CHAPPAQUA, N.Y., Jan. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On November 10, 2025, James Farner filed lawsuit on behalf of his minor child, E.F....
AFFA and AFFA Action Proudly Announce Ashley Peele as New Executive Director
The Alliance for Full Acceptance (AFFA) and AFFA Action have appointed longtime board member and Lowcountry native Ashley Peele as their new Executive Director, following a rigorous national search. Peele brings deep organizational knowledge, lived experience, and a proven record in...
Former Venture Capital Executive Files Lawsuit Against Insight Venture Partners Alleging Discrimination, Retaliation, and Wrongful Termination
A former vice president at Insight Venture Management, LLC, (d/b/a Insight Venture Partners) has filed a civil lawsuit in California Superior Court alleging systemic gender and disability discrimination, retaliation for taking medical leave, unequal pay, and wrongful termination,...
Mastantuno Law Firm Publishes New Guide Explaining When to Settle vs. When to Go to Trial in South Carolina Personal Injury Cases
After an accident, one decision can shape your financial future for years: settle your personal injury case or take it to trial. Mastantuno Law Firm's newly released guide reveals how this choice impacts compensation, leverage, and long-term security, giving South Carolina injury victims...