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Healthcare
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Delays in US Visa Program Threaten Arrival of Doctors in Underserved Areas

The US health care system relies on foreign-born professionals, facing a crisis due to visa waiver application backlogs for hundreds of doctors.
Women in technology
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Midlife isn't a crisis anymore. It's a career rebrand.

Tiara Neal transitioned from a television career to leading Bexa Equity Alliance, a nonprofit focused on equitable breast cancer detection in underserved communities, after her own cancer diagnosis prompted her to seek more meaningful work.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Brief warns cuts to CDFI Fund could harm local economies

CDFIs are mission-driven lenders that leverage federal funding to catalyze private investment in underserved communities, with each dollar of CDFI Fund assistance historically generating approximately $8 in private investment.
fromTelecompetitor
2 months ago

California greenlights $3.29M in CASF Broadband Adoption Account grants

The California Public Utilities Commission has approved $3.29 million in grants from the California Advanced Services Fund (CASF) Broadband Adoption Account that will support 18 digital literacy training projects and three broadband projects across the state. The 21 projects will provide services to about 16,145 Californians.
California
US politics
fromSun Sentinel
2 months ago

Rapper turned civic leader Luther Campbell challenges Cherfilus-McCormick in congressional primary

Luther Campbell launched a Democratic primary challenge against Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick in Florida's 20th District, citing underserved constituents and inadequate representation.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
10 months ago

21 Boston restaurants get zip code-restricted liquor licenses

Boston is issuing new liquor licenses aimed at underserved communities, with 225 total licenses approved to enhance local business opportunities.
NYC parents
fromastoriapost.com
10 months ago

South Jamaica crowned champions of NYCFC's citywide youth soccer tournament

The Community Cup fosters neighborhood pride and engages children from underserved communities in soccer.
NYC parents
fromQNS
1 year ago

Judge extends CDPAP registration deadline to May 15 following Liu's push - QNS

The deadline for New Yorkers in the CDPAP program to transition to PPL was extended to support underserved communities.
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