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NY FASST Launches Statewide Coalition to Modernize Student Transportation for New York's Most Vulnerable Children

New statewide coalition calls on Albany to pass S.9289/A.10401 and close the transportation gap leaving students experiencing homelessness, foster care, and IEP placements without a reliable ride to school ALBANY, N.Y., June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NY FASST — NY Friends of Affordable,...

Wellness Together Provides 300 Student Passes to Build the Next Generation of Mental Health Leaders

300 college students to receive free registration to the 10th Annual Wellness Together Conference, featuring national leaders in health, education, and culture. SAN DIEGO, June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wellness Together is investing in the future of mental health by awarding 300 free...

MiraSol Health opens new Walterboro office to expand access to community-based care

New location supports growing need for compassionate serious illness, end-of-life, and grief care services across the Lowcountry BLUFFTON, S.C., June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MiraSol Health, a leading nonprofit provider of compassionate serious illness management, end-of-life, and...

Actress Allie Shehorn Files Civil Lawsuit Alleging Sexual Violence and Violent Assault by Former Partner

Actress and special effects artist Allie Shehorn has filed a civil lawsuit in California against actor Nick Pasqual alleging sexual battery, gender violence, assault, and related claims arising from an alleged violent attack. Pasqual was previously convicted in Los Angeles County of...

Stone Realty Group Analysis Finds Charlotte Housing Market Is Splitting Into Distinct Buyer and Seller Micro-Markets

April 2026 housing data shows regional prices remain stable, but Lake Norman, Uptown Charlotte, Union County, Mecklenburg County, and Lake Wylie are moving in sharply different directions, according to a new analysis from Stone Realty Group. CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 31, 2026...

Mission Critical Partners Helps State of Delaware Move Forward with Alternative Crisis Response Initiative

The state of Delaware has advanced its alternative emergency response capabilities through a collaboration between DSAMH, HEALTHe Insights, and Mission Critical Partners. Together, they developed guidelines to improve 911/988 coordination and strengthen behavioral health crisis response...

BlackCloak Scales Public Sector Initiative With Strategic Hire To Safeguard Government and Federal Leaders

The Digital Executive Protection Pioneer Taps Industry Expert Darrin Curtis to Oversee the Program ORLANDO, Fla., May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BlackCloak, the pioneer of Digital Executive Protection (DEP) for corporate leaders, board members, and Family Offices, announced the hiring of...

National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Welcomes New Trustees: Faye DiMassimo, Emily Skor, and Tyler Studds

The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation proudly announces the appointment of three distinguished leaders to its Board of Trustees: Faye DiMassimo, Chief of Planning and Economic Development for the City of Savannah; Emily Skor, Chief Executive Officer of Growth Energy: and Tyler Studds,...

South Florida Donor Network Launches Operations, Advancing Organ Donation and Transplant Outcomes Across South Florida and The Bahamas

Backed by decades of experience and a proven national partner, SFDN is positioned to strengthen donation and transplant outcomes across one of the nation's most diverse communities MIAMI, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- South Florida Donor Network (SFDN) has officially launched...

Four Seasons Resorts Maldives Launches Fully Funded Marine and Environmental Science Apprenticeship as Flagship Program Marks 25 Years

New four-year pathway with Maldives National University will train Maldivian marine biologists, sustainability leaders and ocean science professionals MALDIVES AT LANDAA GIRAAVARU, Republic of Maldives, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Four Seasons Resorts Maldives has announced a new...

Brad Smith Earns Wisconsin Educator Association Endorsement in 6th Congressional District Race

Brad Smith, Democratic candidate for Wisconsin's 6th Congressional District, has earned the endorsement of both the Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC) and the National Education Association (NEA). MEQUON, Wis., May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Brad Smith, Democratic...

Six Red Marbles Supports Core Knowledge Foundation in Launch of Free K-8 Visual Arts and Music Curricula

New programs bring hands-on, knowledge-rich arts education to classrooms nationwide BOSTON, May 24, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Six Red Marbles (SRM), a leading provider of learning experience design and content development, partnered with the Core Knowledge Foundation to support the...

Americans Across the Country Invited to Unite for the "1776 Salute & Prayer Challenge" This July 4th

National grassroots movement calls families & friends, churches, veterans, and communities to pause at 4:00 PM CST on Independence Day for synchronized prayer across America SAN ANTONIO, May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As America approaches the 250th anniversary season of the founding...

The Institute for Primary Facts and DEFIANCE.org Launch National Campaign to Bring the Trump-Epstein Memorial Reading Room to Every American.

Partnership unveils a mobile installation to tour the country with 3.5 million pages of evidence. NEW YORK, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Institute for Primary Facts (IPF) and DEFIANCE.org today announced a joint campaign to take the Donald J. Trump and Jeffrey Epstein Memorial...

Inheritance of Hope celebrates its founding with a month dedicated to legacy

Inheritance of Hope invites individuals and families nationwide to intentionally build a legacy for their loved ones ATLANTA, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Inheritance of Hope was founded on May 21, 2007 by Kristen and Deric Milligan. Faced with a rare terminal illness, Kristen...

Second Step® Expands Offering with Launch of Digital Well?Being Specialized Unit in Response to Evolving K-12 Student and District Needs

Committee for Children, creator of Second Step programs, introduces the new digital well?being learning experience grounded in human skills to support students in an AI?enabled world. Learn how the Second Step program is redefining digital learning through human skills —...

Deans for Impact Releases New Edition of The Science of Learning

Second edition of seminal report reflects new research amidst growing momentum for evidence-based instruction in teacher preparation and PK-12 AUSTIN, Texas, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Deans for Impact (DFI) today released the second edition of The Science of Learning, a report...

RodentPro.com® Weigh In on Newly Discovered Northern Green Anaconda: What It Means for Snake Enthusiasts and Handlers

Industry Leader Shares Insights on a Landmark Herpetological Discovery and Its Implications for the Reptile-Keeping Community EVANSVILLE, Ind., May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RodentPro.com®, the industry leader in premium-quality animal nutrition and supplies since 1993, is sharing...

Social Good Entrepreneur Kirsten von Reinholtz Donates Harvard Commencement Prize Funds to Nonprofits Nationwide

New Harvard graduate gives away commencement prize to nonprofits supporting homelessness relief, human trafficking survivors, disaster recovery, and more LOS ANGELES, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Social good entrepreneur Kirsten von Reinholtz has donated the full monetary award...

EveryCat Health Foundation's Support of the University of Missouri's 99 Lives Cat Genome Sequencing Initiative is Saving Feline Lives, Creating Global Access to Research

The 99 Lives Cat Genome Sequencing Initiative has achieved major scientific milestones by creating 1,000+ cat datasets WYCKOFF, N.J., May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- EveryCat Health Foundation, the world's leading granting foundation solely focused on advancing feline health through...