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IFF Receives $750,000 in Unrestricted Capital
CDFI Fund Award will Increase Lending to Midwest Nonprofits CHICAGO, Aug. 19 /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM/ — IFF has received an award of $750,000 in capital from the U.S.
Oil spill damages legislation thwarted in Senate by Democrats
Thick oil from the BP oil spill floats on the surface of the water near Port Sulphur in Louisiana. An attempt to pass legislation in the US Senate to end a cap on oil spill damages was put on hold due to lack of support from at least two Democrat senators.
Oikocredit Presents Social Performance Report 2009
FOZ DO IGUACU, Brazil, June 10, 2010 /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM/ — – Focus on Microfinance Institutions With Notable Social Mission Oikocredit has released its first Social Performance report, detailing its commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of the poor through access to financial services. The report shows the progression and results of Oikocredit’s many years evaluating social performance.
Communities In Schools of Nevada Named Best Charity by Las Vegas Weekly
LAS VEGAS, June 1 /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM/ — Communities In Schools of Nevada was named Best Charity by Las Vegas Weekly as part of their 100 Vegas’ Best Awards. The Southern Nevada affiliate was recognized for their efforts to empower students in the Las Vegas community to help them stay in school and prepare for life.
Oil laps at barrier islands, gov. says
(CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM) — The edges of the massive Gulf Coast oil slick grazed Louisiana’s Chandeleur Islands on Tuesday as authorities took steps to protect waterways closer to New Orleans, the state’s governor said. The barrier islands are home to a national wildlife refuge, and the state Department of Environmental Quality reported the thin, rainbow-colored sheen at the fringe of the 60-mile-wide spill could be seen lapping ashore Tuesday morning, Gov.
State Fire Marshal announces grant money for small equipment to bolster emergency response capabilities
$2 million will help fire departments purchase small equipment, tools SPRINGFIELD — Illinois State Fire Marshal Larry Matkaitis today announced that $2 million in grants are now available to help…