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.

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...

Berkeley Earth: 2025 Was the Third Warmest Year on Record, Extending an Unprecedented Run of Global Heat

Berkeley Earth's 2025 Annual Temperature Report finds that 2025 was the third warmest year on record globally, with average temperatures reaching 1.44 ± 0.09°C above the pre-industrial baseline and approximately 770 million people experiencing locally record-warm conditions. The findings...

Klondike Agricultural Products Secures Dual Patents for Game-Changing Robotic Seed Technology

Klondike Agricultural Products has just patented a "smart" seed capsule and the high-speed robotic engine required to build it, an innovation that could render crop failure a thing of the past. By combining nutrient-packed survival pods with precision vacuum-needle robotics, this...

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...