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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
PETRA NEMCOVA NAMED TO THE INAUGURAL 2025 TIME100 PHILANTHROPY LIST OF THE 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL LEADERS IN PHILANTHROPY
MATTAPOISETT, Mass., May 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- All Hands and Hearts (AHAH), a non-profit organization that provides community-centered disaster relief to international communities, is proud to share that TIME named AHAH co-founder, Petra Nemcova, to the inaugural 2025 TIME100 Philanthropy, a list recognizing singular figures who are shaping the future of giving. After surviving the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, Petra turned an unimaginable personal tragedy into a force for good. She co-founded AHAH to help communities rebuild stronger after disasters, restoring homes, schools and hope where it's needed most. Over the last 20 years, AHAH has led 188 disaster relief programs in 29 countries, reaching over 1.4 million people. "Petra's compassion and real belief in the strength of community-led recovery have helped shape our organization and the global conversation around disaster relief," said Nate Mook, CEO of All Hands and Hearts. "Our AHAH community is proud to share this well-deserved recognition by TIME for Petra's leadership and the dedication of our volunteers, staff and partners." AHAH proudly maintains its 4-star rating, the highest awarded by Charity Navigator, for the tenth consecutive year. This rating is a testament to its commitment to transparency and efficiency. The full TIME100 Philanthropy list is now available digitally and will appear in the June 9, 2025 issue of TIME, on newsstands Friday, May 30. Please consider supporting All Hands and Hearts' Disaster Relief Fund, ensuring we can arrive quickly and stay as long as needed, bringing lasting recovery when disaster strikes. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE All Hands and Hearts Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Kentucky Lt. Gov. Coleman surveys Laurel County damage
LONDON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman was in Somerset assessing the tornado damage Saturday, but on Friday, she stopped in London to check on several resources. 'It's a very odd intersection of hopelessness and hope,' Coleman said. Two dead in Ashland house fire Milky Way galaxy to illuminate summer Kentucky skies Kentucky Lt. Gov. Coleman surveys Laurel County damage That's the shared reaction by other leaders in Gov. Andy Beshear's administration as they continue to assess the impacted areas. Friday, Coleman stopped by several local resources, with her first stop being First Baptist Church, which is being used as a temporary shelter. 'You see so many people who are devastated and still in shock. Yet you see the outpouring of support that's all around them. It's a process, and it's a long one,' Coleman said. As the community works to recover, shelters and donation drives are happening all over the county, with help coming in from other states. Even the Massachusetts-based natural disaster response non-profit, All Hands and Hearts, was on the scene at the London-Corbin airport, which is being used as a supply distribution site. Jessica Webb with All Hands and Hearts was there volunteering. 'I grew up in Cincinnati, not too far from here. I grew up coming here to this area to the national forest on vacation. To come and meet the community members and know that you're having a positive impact during the worst time of their lives, there's nothing like it,' Webb said. Read more of the latest Kentucky Derby news Coleman said with Kentucky being no stranger to natural disasters, her team is aiding in efforts from past events at the same time, like the flooding and tornadoes before this one. 'When we say we're going to be here the entire time, we know it's a long time, but we'll follow through just like we have in Eastern Kentucky and in the west after that tornado,' Coleman said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Business Wire
08-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
BTIG to Host 19 th Commissions for Charity Day on May 20, 2025
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- BTIG announced today that it will host its 19 th BTIG Commissions for Charity Day on The firm's signature philanthropic event is celebrated across BTIG's 20 global locations, including thirteen offices throughout the U.S. and seven affiliate offices in Europe, Asia and Australia. With the support of its institutional trading clients, notable guests and employees, BTIG will donate trading profits to charities around the world. Clients participate by nominating non-profit organizations for donation consideration. All-star athletes, actors, business leaders, cultural icons, journalists, models, politicians and other celebrities make appearances on the trading floor, building excitement for the event and serving as ambassadors for charities important to them. The following celebrities are expected to attend this year: Hank Azaria, Alec Baldwin, Aaron Boone, Steve Buscemi, Oswaldo Cabrera, Brian Cashman, Jazz Chisholm, Kenneth Cole, Mark Cuban, Fernando Cruz, Victor Cruz, Patrick Dempsey, Kevin Dillon, Walt Frazier, Christopher Jackson, Jon Ledecky, Henrik Lundqvist, Stephon Marbury, Julianna Margulies, Mark Messier, David Muir, Bridget Moynahan, Charles Oakley, Shaquille O'Neal, Carlos Rodón, CC Sabathia, Michael Strahan, Marcus Stroman, Justin Tuck, and Dominique Wilkins. Additional celebrity participants will be announced in the coming weeks. John Fanta will be the Master of Ceremonies. 'This year, BTIG celebrates its 20 th anniversary and with that our longstanding commitment to giving back. Philanthropy and community engagement have always been integral to our identity, shaping the culture of our organization from the beginning,' noted Steven Starker, Co-Founder of BTIG. 'It is an honor and privilege to partner with our clients and notable guests to deliver support to so many deserving organizations.' Since the event's inception, BTIG has donated over $60 million to charitable organizations around the world. 'Charity Day is our annual opportunity to connect with colleagues, clients and celebrity friends to raise awareness for a remarkable group of charities supporting noble causes,' said Anton LeRoy, Chief Executive Officer of BTIG. 'We take great pride in the collaborative effort behind this event, all with the shared goal of making a difference in communities where we live and work.' Past celebrity guests have included: President Bill Clinton, Robin Arzón, Kelly AuCoin, Dr. Chelsea Clinton, Linsey Davis, Kristin Davis, Alix Earle, Josh Hart, Ubah Hassan, Larry Holmes, Michael Kelly, Eli Manning, Lea Michele, Busy Philipps, Kelly Ripa, Mariano Rivera, Robin Roberts, Alex Rodriguez, Brooke Shields, Kenan Thompson, Maura Tierney, and Chrissy Teigen. They have represented organizations such as All Hands and Hearts, Boys and Girls Club of Miami, Child Mind Institute, Covenant House, DREAM, Dress for Success, Embers Foundation, Friends of Firefighters, The Hole in the Wall Gang, PitCCh In, Project Sunshine, Smile Train, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Many Hopes, UNHCR, The UN Refugee Agency, and Women of Tomorrow. For more information about BTIG Charity Day, visit About BTIG BTIG is a global financial services firm specializing in institutional trading, investment banking, research and related brokerage services. With an extensive global footprint and more than 700 employees, BTIG, LLC and its affiliates operate out of 20 cities throughout the U.S., and in Europe, Asia and Australia. BTIG offers execution, expertise and insights for equities, equity derivatives, ETFs and fixed income, currency and commodities. The firm's core capabilities include global execution, portfolio, electronic and outsource trading, investment banking, prime brokerage, capital introduction, corporate access, research and strategy, commission management and more.
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Los Angeles-based water company CEO takes $1 salary to help wildfire victims
The CEO of a Los Angeles-based company that sells sparkling non-alcoholic hop water is dropping his salary to just one dollar in an effort to help wildfire victims. Jordan Bass, CEO of HOPWTR, said on social media that the City of Angels is incredibly important to the company, as its headquarters and most of their employees are in L.A. Bass and his family were forced to evacuate due to the Palisades Fire, as were most of the HOPWTR team, and while the majority of their workforce is safe, others have been seriously impacted. Los Angeles schools distributing 'red cards' to help immigrant families 'assert constitutional rights' Thus, the CEO has taken a $1 salary so that the funds that would have originally gone to him can go to team members who need it as well as All Hands and Hearts, a disaster relief organization that provides clean drinking water to victims and first responders. HOPWTR has already delivered more than 10,000 cans to the front lines, fire stations and donation centers. 'We're going to keep the water flowing as long as it's needed and as long as we can,' Bass said in a video posted on LinkedIn. 'We want to do everything we can to rebuild and get back to normal.' More ways to help individuals affected by the devastating SoCal wildfires can be found here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
