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CDP Announces $4.2 Million in New Grants from the Truist Foundation-Supported Fund for Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts in Western North Carolina
More than $14 million in grants have been awarded to local community partners since the Center for Disaster Philanthropy launched the Truist Foundation Western North Carolina Recovery and Resiliency Fund in January 2025. WASHINGTON, Jan. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Center for...
New Jersey Governor Signs Psilocybin Therapy Bill Into Law, Advancing Evidence-Based Treatment Options for Mental Health
VETS Provides Critical Testimony Supporting Nation's Fourth State Program for Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy TRENTON, N.J., Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Tuesday, January 20, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law NJ A3852 (24R), creating the Psilocybin Behavioral Health...
We The Patriots USA Calls on HHS Secretary Kennedy to Eliminate Liability Protection for Vaccine Makers
In a letter issued Tuesday, January 20, 2026, the nonprofit law firm asked HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to initiate the formal rulemaking process required to amend the Vaccine Injury Table to reflect the recent changes made to the CDC's childhood vaccine schedule. The move would...
Leaders From Top Music and Arts Foundations and Organizations Form MIC (Music Impact Coalition), To Ensure Every Student Gets Equitable Access To Music Education
Launching in Los Angeles during music's biggest week with the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus, and presented by Let Music Fill My World and Artist For Artist®, the coalition will deploy a grant of $2 million to pilot programs in two strategically selected states to inform data-driven...
STAR Announces New APIs for Automotive Fleet Vehicle Rentals and Loyalty Customer Leads
Releases Mark First Data Standards in These Areas of Dealership Business MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Standards for Technology in Automotive Retail (STAR), automotive's leading IT standards organization, announced that it has released first standards for fleet...
TMSA Evolves Learning Model to Deliver More Relevant, Role-Based Experiences for Members
Shaped by member feedback, the Transportation Marketing & Sales Association's new model delivers more personalized education, stronger peer connections, and a more meaningful experience across its programming, including ELEVATE. NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The...
Darkness to Light Releases 2025 Impact Report Detailing New Data on Child Sexual Abuse Prevention
Marking 25 years of child sexual abuse prevention leadership, Darkness to Light's 2025 Impact Report shows how a community-based response has grown into a global movement reaching more than 2.5 million adults across 115 countries. CHARLESTON, S.C., Jan. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --...
Miracle Foundation Appoints Lisa Parrott as Chief Executive Officer
Global nonprofit, Miracle Foundation enters next chapter of impact, advancing family-based care for children worldwide AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Miracle Foundation, a global nonprofit dedicated to strengthening child welfare systems and supporting families,...
FDA Clears HeartLung's AI-CVD®, Enabling the Broadest Opportunistic Cardiovascular & Multisystem CT Screening Platform
FDA-cleared AI-CVD® extracts preventive insights from routine CT—identifying hidden cardiovascular, metabolic, and skeletal risk in ~40M scans/year HOUSTON, Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- HeartLung Corporation today announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance of...
NEXT for AUTISM ANNOUNCES ITS 2025-26 AUTISTIC-LED AND COMMUNITY-BASED GRANT RECIPIENTS
52 Organizations That Provide Services for Autistic Adults in the Areas of Home, Work, Social, and Health are Awarded Grant Funding from NEXT for AUTISM NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NEXT for AUTISM, the leading nonprofit dedicated to transforming the national landscape of...
The National Association of Mortgage Brokers and the Broker Action Coalition Announce Joint Fly-In Event: "Advocacy in Action: Better Together"
The Washington D.C. initiative marks the first collaboration between the two organizations to unite the broker community WASHINGTON, Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) and the Broker Action Coalition (BAC) announced today that they will...
Vox Church To Open Historic Building at 129 Lafayette Street in Hartford
Vox Church, a non-denominational, multi-site Christian church with 13 locations throughout Connecticut and southern Massachusetts, is set to open their newly renovated historic property located at 129 Lafayette Street in downtown Hartford this weekend. To celebrate the opening and Vox...
Kaleidoscope Launches Scholarship Fund to Unlock $1 Billion in Educational Opportunity, Names Travis Smith CEO
Former CEO, Jason Von Bank to Chair New Public Charity, Expanding Access to Scholarships for All MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kaleidoscope, the leading Full-Cycle Scholarship Platform (FSP), today announced the appointment of Travis Smith as Chief Executive Officer and...
Women in Revenue Appoints Dr. Virginia Santy as Executive Director, Announces Strategic Partnership with AI Circles to Advance Women's AI Expertise
Women in Revenue (WIR) has appointed Virginia (Ginna) Santy, PhD, as Executive Director. New leadership and initiative reinforce the organization's commitment to championing women in revenue-generating roles and refuting the myth that men dominate the workforce. DENVER, Jan. 15, 2026...
SAFET releases report on key technologies for sustainable fisheries management and ocean protection; launches platform to highlight successful deployments
At the halfway point of 'The Ocean Decade,' SAFET's report, "The Fourth Industrial Revolution at Sea," shines a spotlight on 10+ key technologies that can enable more sustainable fishing and healthier marine ecosystems. Decision makers can now investigate real-world deployments and case...
After Funding 4,000 Meals for Maui Wildfire Victims, TravelingWiki Launches Hawaii-Sports.com & Grows New GenAI Chatbot; Headlining 35th Annual Hawaii Collectors Expo
TravelingWiki Leverages its Extensive Maui Wildfire Fundraising (In Conjunction with Maui Food Bank) with Sports Philanthropy Efforts and Generative AI Growth in Hawaii, Launching via its Non Profit Work at 35th Annual Hawaii Collectors Expo HONOLULU, Jan. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --...
Children's Respite Homes of America Celebrates Its Third Birthday, Kicks Off 2026 Fundraising Drive
The nonprofit aims to raise more than $350,000 over the next year to expand and support the creation of children's respite homes nationwide. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Children's Respite Homes of America (CRHA) is marking a major milestone. The 501(c)(3)...
National CARES Mentoring Movement Seeks Detroit Area Volunteers to Encourage and Empower Youth
Organizations to Host Mentor Recruitment Mixer During National Mentoring Month DETROIT, Jan. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National CARES Mentoring Movement, in partnership with its Detroit CARES Mentoring Movement affiliate, will host a Mentor Recruitment Mixer to engage volunteers...
Simplicity's Protected Tomorrows® and Angelman Syndrome Foundation Partner to Support Families with Compassionate Planning
Simplicity Group's Protected Tomorrows®, a compassionate planning service for families with special needs members, has announced a strategic partnership with the Angelman Syndrome Foundation (ASF) to provide specialized future care planning support for families affected by Angelman...
AI4ALL and AI for All Tomorrows Receive $300,000 Grant to Elevate Youth Voices in AI Through National Storytelling Initiative
New program to surface critical lived experiences from youth communities, bridging the gap between tech development and social impact SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The non-profits AI4ALL and AI for All Tomorrows announced they have been awarded a $300,000 grant from...