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HAMILTON, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Knights of Columbus in Ontario donated a record-breaking 20,736 new winter coats to children in need this year through its Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids® program. The Ontario chapter of the organization surpassed its target thanks to the tireless work of its members and insurance agents who collected funds at countless events held throughout the year at its more than 450 councils across the province. “Providing coats for kids and veterans is the perfect...

HAMILTON, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Les Chevaliers de Colomb de l'Ontario ont remis cette année un nombre record de 20 736 manteaux d'hiver à des enfants dans le besoin, dans le cadre de leur programme Des manteaux pour les enfantsMD. Le chapitre ontarien de l'organisation a dépassé son objectif grâce au travail inlassable de ses membres et de ses agents d'assurance qui ont recueilli des fonds lors d'innombrables événements organisés tout au long de l'année au sein de leurs plus de 450 conseils...

REDONDO BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Roadmap 4 Innovation (R4I), a newly established 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, announced its official launch today to ensure continued access to critical technical assistance, training, and business support for California manufacturers and entrepreneurs. For 33 years, California’s manufacturers relied on the state’s federally funded Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Center for essential guidance in operations, workforce development, compliance,...

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The National Association for Veterans Rights (NAVR) today welcomed the Department of Veterans Affairs’ decision to publicly disclose payments made to VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents, calling the move an important first step toward addressing rising costs to Veterans and reforming a claims assistance system that too often rewards delay over timely outcomes. According to newly released VA data, nearly $395 million of Veterans’ disability compensation backpay...

FLOWOOD, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Representatives from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and Community Bank of Mississippi will award a $150,000 Pathway Fund grant to Mission First Inc. during a ceremonial check presentation. The grant will help expand affordable legal aid services in Hinds, Madison and Rankin counties, promoting housing stability for families facing heirs’ property issues. The media is encouraged to attend. Interview and photo opportunities will be available. L...

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Standard Charitable Foundation, one of Standard Insurance Company’s giving programs, awarded grants totaling $200,000 to five nonprofit organizations in 2025: Dougy Center received $100,000 over two years to support its capital campaign for a new permanent home on the west side of the Portland metro area, a crucial step in meeting the region’s growing demand for grief-informed services. Dougy Center provides support and training locally, nationally and inter...

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Operation HOPE and the City of Memphis announced today that the historic Dream Forward summit convened in Memphis on April 4, 2025, continued last month in Atlanta during the Annual Meeting of the HOPE Global Forums, advancing the national effort to create a bold, inclusive economic plan for America inspired by the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Atlanta convening served as a continuation of the Dream Forward dialogue launched at the National Civil Rights Mus...

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EverDriven, the nation’s leader in Alternative Student Transportation, today announced the recipients of its 2025 Driving Access Forward micro-grant initiative, awarding $20,000 in total funding to 30 schools and districts to help remove barriers to education for students and families facing instability. EverDriven’s Driving Access Forward initiative was created to support students, families, and school staff nationwide by addressing community-identified needs. Awards w...

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Molina Healthcare of Florida commits $70,000 to provide mental health services during a 911 crisis response....

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Samsara Inc. (“Samsara”) (NYSE: IOT), the pioneer of the Connected Operations® Platform, today released new research showing that dash cams deliver a rapid, measurable return on investment for U.S. public sector agencies—helping organizations reduce claims and insurance costs, accelerate investigations, and free up budget for critical public services. The report, State of Connected Operations: How Dash Cams Reduce Risk and Deliver Clear ROI for the U.S. Public Se...