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Health disparities are an unacceptable reality. ACAP applauds member L.A. Care Health Plan for its dedication to reducing inequities and investing in community. Read more on L.A. Care’s work below and how Safety Net Health Plans are advancing equity here: https://bit.ly/3nqnIXg      #SDOH #HealthEquity #HealthCareInnovation 

Marty Dickinson is offering this candid conversation with our community around bonds and levies. I love this part of her challenge to our community: "I am a fierce advocate for public K-12 education. Having had three children attend public schools in our region, and after leading two successful levy and bond campaigns, I know that schools are critical for developing healthy kids, preparing them to reach their highest potential. As a business leader, I know that no community can thrive without supporting its schools." "I feel so strongly, that I’m leaning into this hard conversation with those of you who question the benefit of voting for bonds and levies in our region. If by voting “no” you require schools to lay off staff, close buildings, shutter sports programs and eliminate activities, how does that benefit our collective future? If you create barriers for students to access technology and learn in well-equipped spaces, what is the impact on those who will eventually take their place in board rooms, surgical centers, classrooms, newspapers, construction sites and creative spaces?" #educationgrowseconomies #education #schoolfunding #schools #spokane #greaterspokaneinc

People like this are why CNI SOLUTIONS does what it does‼️ We don't just serve the community; we ARE the community. Our goal is to delight with our programs and events: 1. Entrepreneurship Classes for aspiring business owners. 2. Financial Literacy Classes for teens (13-19) covering credit, DTI, SMART savings, predatory lending, and more. 3. Peer-to-peer meetings to reduce recidivism among the previously incarcerated. 4. Back-to-School Braid-A-Thon and school supplies to ease financial burdens for parents. 5. Summer Lunch and Learns providing education and meals. 6. Christmas Smiles Event bringing joy and gifts to senior citizens. 7. Christmas Toy Drive supporting families in need during the holidays. 8. Some Bunny Loves You event for senior citizens. 9. 7&7 Community Baby Shower offering essential items for expectant mothers. 10. What's Happening Now Live Broadcast showcasing community members and businesses. Learn more at www.cni-solutions.org.

### Introducing Always Beek1nd KC: A 501(c)(3) Organization **Mission Statement** Always Beek1nd KC is dedicated to more than just technology; it’s about community, connection, and creating a brighter future for America. By providing new tech, we aim to bring families closer, helping parents and children bond and understand each other better. Keeping kids engaged and busy with technology can keep them out of trouble, fostering a safer and more connected community. Ultimately, we are paving pathways to a brighter future in the tech industry for America’s youth. **Our Name Explained** - **Always**: Represents a habit or a consistent way of doing things. We believe in always being there, always giving back, and always caring. - **Beek1nd**: - **Bee**: Just like bees protect and serve their communities by pollinating, we aim to spread love and support within our communities. Bee also stands as an acronym for the initials of my daughters, emphasizing the personal connection and inspiration behind our mission. - **k1nd**: Pronounced as "kind," it reminds us to show kindness everywhere we go. You never know how a small gesture can change someone's life. The number "1" replaces the "i" to highlight the importance of self-care, mental health, and well-being. Taking care of yourself allows you to better care for others. **Our Values** - **Community**: Building stronger bonds within our community is at the heart of what we do. Kansas City, our hometown, is the starting point of our mission. - **Connection**: Using technology as a tool to bring families together and keep children engaged and safe. - **Future**: Providing pathways for youth to enter and excel in the tech industry, ensuring a brighter future for them and for America. **Personal Story** The spirit of Always Beek1nd KC is deeply rooted in personal experience. My background in customer service and chauffeuring, though not making me rich in material wealth, has made me rich in love and talent at heart. My journey of helping others with empathy and compassion has shaped the ethos of Always Beek1nd KC. Kansas City, the heart of America, is where my kids grew up, and I hope to see our community come together and expand this mission across the state and beyond. Together, we can make a difference by always being kind, giving back, and supporting one another. Join us in our mission to create a more connected, caring, and technologically advanced future for our children and our community.

Discover how racial disparities in financial education are affecting America’s wealth gap. This segment by PBS Newshour explores the landscape of financial education in our country and how we can create more equitable future. Watch now: https://lnkd.in/d56f23NK

Alden Loury is spot on with this article in this Sunday's Chicago Sun-Times. Black Chicago is in need of a complete development package from City Hall and the Illinois General Assembly. Now let's give credit for Mayor Johnson's infrastructure goals in continuing the push for the $3.6 billion Chicago Transit Authority Red Line Extension on Chicago's far south side and the $339 million in lead pipe replacement that is litterly harming our Black children with permanent brain damage and other health issues. The same will need to happen for housing, business and workforce development, environmental justice, and public health and safety. Again, we must give credit for opening an Environmental Office, creating a Chief Homeless Officer, and raising $66 million for public safety as part of a $400 million initiative to reduce gun violence by 50% over next five years with Chicago CRED and other violence prevention organizations. Now is a question of proportionality when it comes to the other needed investments, such as housing and public health. 27 of the 77 (now 78) neighborhoods are predominantly Black populated in Chicago. The concern is - in the past - Black neighborhoods are normally grouped together and made to compete with each other, and other neighborhoods, for limited funds. By doing this, you "spread the peanut butter" so thin that you cannot measure the desired impact. Since there is not a desired impact of reducing housing, food, or health insecurities, what tends to be the focus and marketed is the dollar amount and not the impact. Additionally, predominantly affluent white neighborhoods tend not to compete for funding and receive substantially more per neighborhood. For instance, if you combined the proposed projects of Lincoln Yards, The 78, and LaSalle Street, these projects total more than 13,000 housing units and $16+ billion in private and public investments. I did not even mention the West Loop and River North. I have to stress again that these projects should happen as I never want block investment into Chicago. This is a question of proportionality. For the 27 Black populated neighborhoods, how many housing units and public/private investments will be awarded and what percentage is that compared to the need. The 78 project, if the White Sox deal happens, is estimated to cost $9 billion alone. Black Chicago needs proportional investments as seen proposed in other communities. https://lnkd.in/gDP9vXrg

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