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A Proud Legacy Fuels Fight to Put Out the Fires of Systemic Racism
February 19, 2021
Today’s Front Line Hero is Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry for their dedication to self-reflection in the name of racial equity. In the wake of George Floyd’s murder and the nationwide Black Lives Matter protests, the board of LMM made the decision to reflect on racial justice, both in their community and..
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House Committee Approves Increase in Unemployment Reimbursement in Draft Legislation
February 17, 2021
Last week, the House Ways and Means Committee held hearings to consider and revise its portion of the next COVID relief package (known collectively as the “American Rescue Plan.”) Committee members amended the original version of the bill to expand to 75 percent (from 50 percent) an existing CARES Act..
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Taking the Guesswork Out of Vaccine Appointments for Older Adults
February 17, 2021
Last week, the House Ways and Means Committee held hearings to consider and revise its portion of the next COVID relief package (known collectively as the “American Rescue Plan.”) Committee members amended the original version of the bill to expand to 75 percent (from 50 percent) an existing CARES Act..
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Today’s Front Line Hero: Elder Care Alliance
February 12, 2021
By Caitlyn Gudmundsen, Director of Strategic Initiatives Today’s Front Line Hero is Elder Care Alliance, which went above and beyond to ensure its staff felt safe and comfortable getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Elder Care Alliance is a network of five communities serving seniors throughout California, and the communities aim to..
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Today’s Front Line Hero: Deirdre Bagley
February 11, 2021
By Christopher Findlay, Senior Marketing Manager Today’s Front Line Hero is Deirdre Bagley, president of Lutheran Volunteer Corps. For more than 40 years, the Washington, D.C.-based Lutheran Volunteer Corps has been placing fresh college graduates in positions at social justice organizations across the country. LVC’s commitment to build a more..
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