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The Portland City Council recently approved a decree that authorizes businesses to have a paid sick time policy.
When the said ordinance is implemented, thousands of workers will be eligible to receive up to 40 hours per year of paid or job-protected sick leave without fear of lost pay or termination. This is in part of the Ensuring Good Jobs and Access to Services initiative.
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Real-World Experiences Can Help Your Creative Arts Students Create Real-World Change 
"When I met with Gibson and a fellow trustee, Ronnie Greenwood, we quickly established a working relationship to consider how music students at [the University of the West of Scotland's] Ayr Campus...more
"When I met with Gibson and a fellow trustee, Ronnie Greenwood, we quickly established a working relationship to consider how music students at [the University of the West of Scotland's] Ayr Campus...more
Student Team Wins Award in Interprofessional Case Competition 
A team of University of Pittsburgh health sciences students has won a " Healthy Equity Innovation Award" at a national case competition for their plan to deal with a pandemic involving...more
A team of University of Pittsburgh health sciences students has won a " Healthy Equity Innovation Award" at a national case competition for their plan to deal with a pandemic involving...more
Health Carousel Introduces Innovative 'Full Circle of Support' Program to Elevate Employee ... 
"By investing in our employees' holistic well-being, we are setting a new standard for what it means to be a truly people-first organization in the healthcare industry." So says John Sebastian,...more
"By investing in our employees' holistic well-being, we are setting a new standard for what it means to be a truly people-first organization in the healthcare industry." So says John Sebastian,...more
A Big Move Leads to Even Bigger Opportunity for Asu Grad 
WhenBilha Obaigwa arrived in the US from Kenya in 2019, she had already earned a bachelor's degree in law back home in her native Kenya. So she set out to pursue a master's degree in health law...more
WhenBilha Obaigwa arrived in the US from Kenya in 2019, she had already earned a bachelor's degree in law back home in her native Kenya. So she set out to pursue a master's degree in health law...more
Sculpturecenter'S Annual Gala Celebrates Creative Community 
"People often ask me why I chose wood. The answer is, that was the material that was available to me," said Thaddeus Mosley at SculptureCenter's annual gala in New York City last night. The...more
"People often ask me why I chose wood. The answer is, that was the material that was available to me," said Thaddeus Mosley at SculptureCenter's annual gala in New York City last night. The...more
Putting the Empathy in Innovation: Grants Recipients Build Student Confidence, Connection ... 
"When your peers are staring at you, waiting for instruction, it makes it hard to want to experiment, or create the sense of dynamism or play that brings music to life." So says James Spinazzola,...more
"When your peers are staring at you, waiting for instruction, it makes it hard to want to experiment, or create the sense of dynamism or play that brings music to life." So says James Spinazzola,...more
Santa Rosa High School'S Artquest Marks Anniversary, Hosts Arts Showcase 
For 30 years, students in Santa Rosa, Calif., have had the option of studying either the visual or performing arts, the Press Democrat reports. Now they've got a chance to see their work up close...more
For 30 years, students in Santa Rosa, Calif., have had the option of studying either the visual or performing arts, the Press Democrat reports. Now they've got a chance to see their work up close...more
Two California Schools Tapped for National Arts Education Grants 
The American Theatre Wing, the force behind the Tony Awards, is putting its money where its mouth is. The group has awarded more than 250 students in 34 states with grants to help them continue...more
The American Theatre Wing, the force behind the Tony Awards, is putting its money where its mouth is. The group has awarded more than 250 students in 34 states with grants to help them continue...more
M3F Music Festival Funds Art Programs, Other Nonprofits in Arizona 
For two days in March, music fans gathered in Phoenix's Steele Indian School Park for the McDowell Mountain Music Festival, which featured electronic dance music (EDM), R&B, and indie rock. But...more
For two days in March, music fans gathered in Phoenix's Steele Indian School Park for the McDowell Mountain Music Festival, which featured electronic dance music (EDM), R&B, and indie rock. But...more
Study: 36% of Nonprofits Have Seen Funding Growth After 2022-23 Financial Upheaval 
When it comes to fundraising, not much is known about corporate donors. But when it comes to targeting them, not much is known about corporate donors at all. That's according to UHY Advisors'...more
When it comes to fundraising, not much is known about corporate donors. But when it comes to targeting them, not much is known about corporate donors at all. That's according to UHY Advisors'...more
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Why People Buy from Social Enterprises?
The Guardian has compiled a list of responses to its latest open thread, and has announced the winner of the social enterprise gift hamper packed with presents.