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What a great event! The 15th Annual TWU Golf Outing was a rousing success. Union members care and want the best opportunities in life for their children. Our sponsors (Independence Blue Cross and United Concordia Dental) have supported these efforts to provide scholarship opportunities for the last 15 years. Each year at least 10 receipents recieve a college or trade school scholarship. We are enternally grateful. However, what about health equity and necessary work to eliminate health disparities? How do we address the life expectancy in specific zip codes such as 19121 or 19146 or 19131 to list a few? What's being done to address chronic condition such as asthma and obesity? Summer is fast approaching. Where are the sponsorship of gymnasiums or expansion of recreation center hours or corporate (partnership) hiring of life guards for pools? What about sponsoring summer basketball leagues at the local Big 5 universities? What about eliminating food deserts within these zip codes? More can be done to help eliminate the long list of things that negatively impact our collective community.

🧒 Primary School Neurodivergence Screening Bill 🚸 If this bill is passed this could represent one of the greatest breakthroughs in recent history in relation to the early diagnosis of neurovergence. Support Matt Hancock's endeavours to advance the Neurodivergent Conditions (Screening and Teacher Training) Bill on 16th October, if nothing else it will increase awareness. #neurodivergence #autism #adhd #screening #earlydiagnosis #education #parliament #neurodiversity #mentalhealth

At Saint Mary's, we create opportunities for our students, staff, and faculty to give back to the community and exercise wise leadership. One of our volunteer opportunities is writing encouraging letters to young patients in hospitals, through the organization Letters of Love: https://lnkd.in/eusQJ448 #wiseleadership #charactereducation #characterandvirtueeducation

I love Baltimore. It’s where my mom was partially raised. It’s where my grandparents lived for 50 years. I grew up going to Orioles games at Memorial Stadium and Camden Yards, visiting Fort McHenry and the aquarium, and eating at what was then a thriving Inner Harbor pavillion. In other words, I experienced the tourism activities. I’m privileged and only knew one part of Baltimore — a common occurrence for anyone who lived in the suburbs of Washington D.C. Like many downtown cities, Baltimore has challenges — declining population that brings lower tax revenue, funding for schools and city services, and gun violence and senseless deaths (although Baltimore’s 2023 homicide rate was its lowest in nearly a decade). Our society’s divide between the haves and have-nots occurs in so many areas of life, including which children can access sports — seemingly one thing that should be easy for all kids to experience. And yet this problem is true in Baltimore. In recent years, Baltimore has made progress to improve sports access for youth. I wrote about some developments here for Aspen Institute Sports & Society. The mayor, rec & parks department, schools, businesses, philanthropy, nonprofits and many others all have played a role to better serve Baltimore kids. There are still challenges in Baltimore, especially funding, facilities and transportation. As we see in many communities, youth sports providers in Baltimore often operate individually and without coordinated efforts to grow access. And yet Baltimore is trying and accomplishing important progress. As we bring the Project Play Summit to Baltimore in three days, that’s worth celebrating. If you’re coming to the Summit, enjoy the networking, food, panel discussions and O’s game. I hope you’ll also take the time to appreciate all of Baltimore and its efforts to improve. It’s a wonderful, complicated city that I’ve enjoyed my whole life, even as I’m still learning about all of its dimensions.

We are thrilled to announce the following applicants as our 2024 New Champions finalists: Extreme Kids & Crew, Inc. Lovisa Brown IncludeNJ Katherine Kelly Intersection Collective Erika Watson Start Lighthouse Rina M. The Lab School of Memphis Coi Morefield The Learning Hamlet Ifeyinwa Anako The New Champion and two runners-up will be announced on July 24, 2024. What is the EALA New Champions Fund? The EALA New Champions Fund will grant an annual unrestricted competitive sub-grant and year-long mentorship to support leaders of color, or allies of the equity in education movement, who are actively working to support students with disabilities, including students who are marginalized or come from underserved communities and those experiencing poverty. The purpose of this sub-grant is to elevate the profile and provide resources for the growth of the organization/initiative of not-yet-recognized leaders doing exceptional work who may struggle to be recognized in traditional national fundraising and communication efforts. What’s included? Funding: A one-year $35,000 unrestricted sub-grant. Mentorship: A one-year mentorship provided to leadership to accomplish strategic goals. Participation in National Events: EALA will work with the New Champions to spotlight their work through various media channels, podcasts, webinars, and national conferences to highlight the work of the organizations Additionally, EALA will provide two additional $5,000 sub-grants per year to runners-up as determined by the panel of New Champions judges.

The Legatus of Raleigh chapter welcomes author and activist Kenny Xu as their guest speaker for the April chapter meeting. Mr. Xu's first book, "An Inconvenient Minority," exposed the harms of race-based admissions programs on a critical minority, Asian-Americans, who often face college admissions departments that prioritize other minorities rather than merit. Mr. Xu's second book, "School of Woke," explored the ill effects of Critical Race Theory in the public education system. Mr. Xu also successfully joined a lawsuit before the Supreme Court that overturned race-based practices in college admissions. Mr. Xu's two books coupled with his advocacy through the non-profit Color Us United have impacted the cultural and educational landscape of America by helping people understand the importance of building a truly colorblind, merit-based society where people are treated as individuals. If you would like to learn more about how to join Legatus of Raleigh, please contact Chapter Administrator Mary Miskimon. #Catholic #CEO #Leader #Leadership #Raleigh

Commendable efforts by the CDC Foundation and Voices For Our Fathers Legacy Foundation with the Voices Today for Change Tomorrow scholarship program, recognizing the enduring impact of the Tuskegee experiments on the fabric of Black culture and its relationship with healthcare. These experiments have left a lasting scar, altering the trust dynamics within our communities and shaping perceptions of medical institutions. Not just with those who participated in the experiments, but the community surrounding the individuals as well. While scholarships are a notable first step, the magnitude of the trauma demands a comprehensive and community inclusive approach. Expanding initiatives to include accessible mental health resources, community support networks, and healthcare advocacy is paramount. This is not just about financial aid; it's about addressing the systemic harm inflicted and fostering genuine healing and empowerment. Let's view this scholarship program as a catalyst for broader change and commit to providing robust support to the surviving families. Together, let's ensure that the legacy of those affected by the Tuskegee Study is honored with dignity and justice. #VoicesTodayForChangeTomorrow #JusticeForTuskegeeFamilies #HealthcareEquity

I need your attention for a moment—this is really important. Imagine knowing your child isn’t getting the same opportunities as other kids, simply because they go to a charter school. That’s the reality we’re facing right here in Rochester. Charter schools only receive $0.58 for every $1.00 given to traditional public schools. This means fewer resources, fewer opportunities, and fewer chances for our kids to reach their full potential. We can’t let this slide. Our kids deserve better. They deserve the same chances, the same support, and the same future as anyone else. That's why I’m inviting you to a Town Hall Meeting on Saturday, November 16th, from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Exploration Elementary (1001 Lake Ave, Rochester, NY 14613). We’re going to talk about how YOU can make a difference—how we can fight for equity, how we can make our voices heard, and how we can change the system for our kids. This isn't just about talking. It’s about action—about standing up for our kids, reaching out to legislators, and demanding the change they need. Every child should have access to a quality education, no matter where they go to school. If you care about our community and our kids’ futures, please join us. Let’s stand together and fight for the future our kids deserve. 💙 You can register right here: https://lnkd.in/gPUq2F3T Let’s show up for our kids. Let’s change the story. See you there. 🙌📚 #FightForOurKids #EducationalEquity #CharterChampion #RochesterStrong #MakeADifference

Learn more about CDC Foundation scholarship program below.