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women for water and Lasting Smiles Lip Care Partner to Accelerate Safe Water Access in U.S.

It's not until she says it out loud that Roxanne Best truly realizes all of the different jobs she does. “I always think, ‘Wow, how do I do all of that?” Best said. Years ago, she was a scuba diving instructor and filmed students’ underwater trips, developing a knack for photography and videography. She then worked for the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation’s casino and started her photography business on the side. Eventually, it grew into her full-time job.

Global nonprofit Water For People is marking World Water Day with the launch of Club 6, a new monthly giving community that invites donations of just $6 per month. The price point is inspired by SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation for All.

The Water Heroes Academy combines seed funding, educational tools, training and mentoring from Xylem and Cityzens Giving, giving participants all they need to create their own unique programmes.

We recently released a guide and video recording to help employers start, expand, or outsource their employee assistance fund programs. And it’s free—download it here.

This week, we examine how brands are utilizing their resources and teaming up to work toward putting an end to the pandemic.

After a long summer of dentists attempting to re-open their offices, it became clear that while off-site charitable dentistry could not be conducted safely, some community outreach providing education and referral support could be completed.

Working with Colorado Coalition for the Homeless (CCH), Northern Trust has invested a total of $13.2 million in equity to finance medical respite and housing for people experiencing homelessness.

The Whole Planet Foundation International Women’s Day virtual event had 500+ participants come together during March 7-8 to expand women’s opportunities through access to entrepreneurship.

Becky House, senior vice president and chief people and legal officer at Rockwell Automation has been instrumental in helping to reevaluate and shape how the company supports working parents during the pandemic.