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TEGNA Foundation, in partnership with local TEGNA stations, has awarded 242 Community Grants to address critical community needs and initiatives.

Today Grapevine, the collaborative giving platform that’s connecting people to grow the greater good through Giving Circles, announced that they have raised $1.67m in equity financing with an additional $180,000 in grants, making this total seed round $1.85m. The round was led by PJC with new participating investors Ulu Ventures, WTI, Social Good Fund, and Focus Impact Partners, joining existing investors in this round such as Notation, Ground Squirrel Ventures, and Overton Venture Capital.Alex

The Aging Gracefully program recognized for enabling low-income elderly homeowners in Guilford County, North Carolina, to live safer, healthier lives and stay in their homes longer.

Winners who submitted ideas to improve equity in education will receive $5,000 each

Paul Leon, public health leader, advocate for the homeless and Illumination Foundation founder, has launched National Healthcare & Housing Advisors.

Patients and community members invited to share wishes at all Oak Street Health centers on April 21

Gathering unveils 10 new programs, more than $54M in investments to promote economic opportunity and support bottom-up growth in communities across the United States and around the globe

One year into COVID-19 and amidst a growing mental health crisis, MTV Entertainment Group and nearly 200 organizations team up to plan inaugural ‘Mental Health Action Day’ on May 20Learn more at www.MentalHealthActionDay.org *Hi-res assets here

Mobile carrier marks major milestone by bringing joy to children across America

Broadcast Special Also Available on ViacomCBS’ Pluto TV and BET+ ----------Academy Award-Winning Actress Halle Berry Added to Special AppearancesAnthony Anderson, Kelly Rowland, Terrence J, and Regina Hall Host “Saving Our Selves: A BET COVID-19 Relief Effort,” Special Set to Air on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 8 pm EST ----------BET Has Partnered With United Way to Create a Relief Fund, to Receive Financial Donations That Will Be Disbursed to Local Charities. For More Information Visit BET.com/COVID19----------BET Announces a Challenge Grant, to Match Additional Donations up To $2M----------#BETCOVIDRelief

Grants funded nonprofits in 50 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and international cities

Powered by Aunt Bertha’s Technology, Seniors in Baltimore’s Low Income Communities Can Find Services Via Voice Command

Newly established Foundation to provide grants for programs that support the positive impact the Internet can make to people everywhere

TEGNA Foundation Community Grants Serve the Greater Good in Local Communities.

Contributions to nine different organizations intended to help people overcome barriers to good health and well-being

AIG Life & Retirement, a division of American International Group, Inc. (NYSE:AIG) today announced its participation in World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, an annual day to advocate for those whose vulnerable voices are often left unheard. As part of its commitment to addressing the needs of elderly consumers, AIG is partnering with the Insured Retirement Institute and the Congressional Elder Justice Caucus to host a panel discussion today on Capitol Hill. Togeth

Report quantifies poorer health outcomes among seniors in rural areas Suicide rates are up 12 percent among seniors nationally since the 2014 edition Social isolation is associated with poor health status and higher mortality, research shows Utah is healthiest state for seniors; Louisiana has greatest opportunity for improvement