United Way is advocating for policies that promote economic stability and opportunity for ALICE households, as they are often struggling to make ends meet and are a significant portion of Maryland’s workforce.
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United Way’s Women United Group Amplifies, Advances, and Advocates Change in Childcare
Women United, a membership network of philanthropic leaders, is focusing on childcare and education in 2024, advocating for legislation to reduce barriers to childcare and hosting a Women’s Forum to empower local working parents.
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Meet Germano Gomez, Managing Director of The Harbor Bank of Maryland Community Development Corporation
The Harbor Bank of Maryland Community Development Corporation supports minority real estate developers and minority-owned projects in Baltimore City, providing technical assistance and financial support to ensure their success.
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Morgan State University’s College of Interdisciplinary and Continuing Studies: Empowering Adult Learners to Achieve Their Dreams
Morgan State University’s College of Interdisciplinary and Continuing Studies offers 18 diverse degree programs for non-traditional students, working professionals, and those seeking flexible education options, with personalized student support and a generous transfer credit policy.
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WHAT EVERY BUSINESS NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT PAYMENTS FRAUD
Small businesses are increasingly vulnerable to fraud, with 80% of organizations surveyed reporting being the targets of actual or attempted fraud attacks in 2023, and PNC is committed to delivering fraud mitigation solutions to help protect small businesses from various forms of fraud.
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United Way is Sparking Social Change
United Way of Central Maryland’s Changemaker Challenge supports diverse grassroots programs with grants and coaching, amplifying their voices and providing resources to help close service and resource gaps and fuel positive change.
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Diverse, Inclusive Studies Are Key to Finding Effective Dementia Treatments
The Johns Hopkins Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center is working to expand the diversity of their research studies to ensure new discoveries benefit everyone, with the goal of developing new interventions that benefit everyone.
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New Ways to Understand Brain Health and Alzheimer’s Disease
Biomarkers are being used by Johns Hopkins Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center investigators to understand brain changes associated with aging and Alzheimer’s disease, with the goal of finding new signs identifying those with memory loss and helping to find a cure for AD.
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A Place Where Children — and Families — Thrive: The United Way Family Center in Columbia
United Way of Central Maryland’s Family Center in Columbia offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere for children ages 0 to pre-K to learn, grow, and thrive, while also providing free services and affordable rates to support families.
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The Truth About Menopause
Menopause is defined as the cessation of menstruation for 12 months, and symptoms such as hot flashes and mood swings can begin much earlier, while hormonal levels can vary significantly within just an hour.
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University of Maryland Medical System Is Advancing Access to Cancer Care in Prince George’s County
The Cancer Center at UM Capital Region Health in Largo, MD offers high-quality, comprehensive cancer treatment with a focus on holistic patient care, including counseling, financial assistance, nutrition guidance, and social support.
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Final Weeks for 50-Year Retrospective of Boundary-Breaking Artist Joyce J. Scott at BMA Joyce J. Scott: Walk a Mile in My Dreams closes on July 14
Joyce J. Scott’s exhibition at the BMA features nearly 140 works from the 1970s to the present, including sculpture, jewelry, textiles, artwear garments, performance compilations, prints, mixed-media installations, and a new large-scale commission, showcasing her multidisciplinary practice and her commitment to confronting racism, sexism, classism, and all the ‘isms’ society offers.