Hometown Hero announced its $25,000 donation to Operation Finally Home. The donation will be used by the nonprofit to help build mortgage-free homes and provide home modifications for U.S. veterans and families of fallen service members. U.S. Coast Guard veteran and Hometown Hero CEO Lukas Gilkey met with Operation Finally Home founder Dan Wallrath and … Read more
YouTuber, entrepreneur, and California EDD claimant advocate Ginny Silver has created a petition to bring attention from Governor Gavin Newsom to the needs of over two million unemployment claimants who will reach the end of their federal pandemic unemployment benefits Sept. 6, which is nearing 10,000 signatures obtained in just its first three days. Silver states, … Read more
Florida tree service specialists, SB Tree Service, are joining the fight to help Hurricane Ida, a Category 4 storm that grew into one of the most powerful systems to assault the region since Hurricane Katrina. SB Tree Service manager Angel Vanburger commented: “As a Florida resident, we are not strangers to hurricanes. We know what it’s like to have fallen … Read more
CMP is a leading provider in executive search, assessment, coaching, and outplacement services. CMP is proud to announce that Maryanne Piña Frodsham was named a Dallas Business Journal “40 Under 40” 2021 Award honoree. The awards celebrate people that the North Texas community should know – they are the future executives and influencers to watch in the … Read more
The California Farm Water Coalition has released a map displaying the severe water supply cuts farms are experiencing due to this year’s drought. Water supply reductions mean fewer fresh fruits and vegetables for consumers, massive farm-related job losses, and billions in lost economic activity, impacts that go beyond rural and disadvantaged communities. California farms are … Read more
As COVID-19 restrictions continue to ease and ride-hailing usage increases, the inevitability of accidents will also be on the rise. LegalRideshare, the only firm entirely dedicated to accidents and injuries, sheds light on what Uber drivers, delivery drivers and gig workers should do in these situations. The top four steps include: “One of the biggest mistakes … Read more
Local non-profit organization, ThruGuidance is quietly filling the food gaps amid the devastating widespread COVID-19 pandemic. Many children have been left without the critical lifeline to healthy meals, while schools are shut down. Currently, a total of 2,352,405 “Grab & Go” meals have been served to families in need in Los Angeles County. “Breaking generational cycles … Read more
Kansas company, American Water Purification Inc. says its new, high-tech product eliminates viruses and bacteria – from any building. Businesses are able to offer safer environments with Ozone technology. ViroSafe’ sanitizes the air and all surfaces using proven technology requiring no chemicals with lingering residuals or personnel needed for fogging or other surface treatments. – Dan Gates, President … Read more
AARP Utah commends both chambers of the Utah State Legislature for unanimously passing legislation to remove the state tax on Social Security for low- and middle-income retirees (HB 86 – Social Security Tax Amendments in the House and SB 11 – Retirement Income Tax Amendments in the Senate). Fair taxation, including taxation of Social Security … Read more
As the Oregon Health Authority’s designated COVID-19 hotline for the state, 211info saw a significant increase in calls from Oregonians in need of social service support throughout 2020. Residents from all 36 Oregon counties reached out to 211info for social service referrals and information during this time period. The top five areas of need? Housing, … Read more
