Tag: Foundation

Annual Knight Media Forum gathers hundreds of funders, calls for decisive action to support journalism and democracy as $500 million Press Forward initiative announces new chapters MIAMI – WEBWIRE – Monday, February 19, 2024 The Knight Media Forum (KMF), hosted by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, convenes from February 20 to 22 in Miami amid mounting headwinds in the media industry. For 17 years, the annual event has brought together community foundations and philanthropists in an effort to galvanize investment in journalism. This year, that work has become more urgent with continuing announcements of layoffs and closures ... Read more

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Feb. 1, 2024 – PRLog — 44-year-old Caleb Geller from Las Vegas, Nev. and 63-year-old John Dean from Oak Hill, W. Va are off to the Super Bowl—thanks to a generous donation from the National Football League and Dream Foundation, the only national dream-granting organization for terminally-ill adults. Caleb’s terminal diagnosis has weighed heavy on him, his partner and their four young sons. Thinking about the special moments and priceless memories that will never come has been heartbreaking. Caleb is determined, however, to “use this moment to make a special memory for me and my boys. ... Read more

As the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2024 has come to an end, a critical theme has resonated throughout the discussions: the deep and complex relationship between technology and modern society. Key topics, such as the escalating issues of digital addiction, loneliness, and isolation, sparked intense debates. Initiatives like Human Change, along with dialogues among the world’s tech leaders about technology’s potential to enhance humanity, have set the stage. Leading this charge, the PairedWorld Foundation unveiled its innovative approach, marking a significant milestone in harnessing emerging technology to foster genuine human connection and combat societal challenges. Tackling Modern-Day Challenges with ... Read more

 Urgent Care Foundation to Host Night of Impact at Stretch, Grow, Prosper Celebration The Urgent Care Foundation has announced its 2024 Celebration, “Stretch, Grow, Prosper,” the largest philanthropic event in the Urgent Care industry. The evening, taking place at the 2024 Urgent Care Convention, will provide an immersive experience that goes beyond the traditional fundraising event, offering attendees multiple ways to contribute to shaping the future of Urgent Care. This annual event invites attendees to support the Foundation’s cause of propelling vital research, educational development and humanitarian healthcare efforts in Urgent Care. An evening filled with excitement and entertainment, the ... Read more

Washington, DC, Jan 19, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – In a powerful and unprecedented effort, the R.T. Weatherman Foundation has organized meetings in Washington, D.C., between the families of American military veterans who lost their lives in Ukraine and members of the United States Congress. This meeting is part of a broader effort to advocate for continued support for Ukraine in its struggle against Russian aggression. Andrew Duncan, co-founder of the R.T. Weatherman Foundation, emphasized the importance of this meeting. “We are beyond honored and privileged to bring our fellow Americans to Washington, D.C. They have sacrificed their health and the ... Read more