LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 7, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR) is sounding the alarm on the unchecked expansion of psychiatric diagnoses-most notably through the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). What began in 1952 with just 106 diagnoses exploded to over 300 by 2013, despite a lack of objective biological testing to support these labels. The United States is spending more than ever on mental health – yet outcomes continue to worsen.
Category: NonProfit and Charities
Artificial Intelligence for Social Good Playbook – Now Available for Free Download
CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Apparo, a nonprofit that helps other nonprofits do more to improve lives in our communities through the strategic use of technology, is now offering a free, detailed guide the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). To quote the Playbook, “Leveraging AI technologies, nonprofits can optimize their operations, enhance their impact, and better fulfill their missions in the communities they serve.”
Apparo’s Transformative 2025 Mission Possible Award Program Open for Nonprofit Registration
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Apparo opens their 2025 Mission Possible Award Program, a nonprofit accelerator sponsored by Accenture that takes nonprofits on ideation journeys to envision how technology can solve nonprofits’ most pressing challenges.
Senior Communities Unite to Support Displaced Seniors After the Eaton Fire
LA VERNE, Calif., Jan. 23, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In a remarkable display of compassion and community spirit, Hillcrest, an age-qualified community in La Verne is showing what it means to be a good neighbor by helping seniors displaced by the devastating Eaton Fire. Hillcrest offered seniors housing and a chance to rebuild their lives with a new home. The fire destroyed The Terraces at Park Marino in Pasadena, leaving many residents, including those with significant health needs, without a place to call home.
Lutheran Life Ministries adds two new board members
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Jan. 15, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Lutheran Life Ministries (“Lutheran Life”), an Illinois-based senior living organization, has added two new members to its Board of Directors. The announcement was made by Michael Renetzky, Chair of the Board, and Sloan Bentley, President, and CEO of Lutheran Life.
Polly and CapitalW Collective Align to Support Women in Mortgage Capital Markets
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Jan. 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — CapitalW Collective, a trailblazing non-profit dedicated to advancing women and their allies in mortgage capital markets, proudly announces Polly as its first product and pricing engine (PPE) Diamond-level corporate sponsor. This alliance underscores CapitalW Collective’s mission “to create more inclusive and dynamic mortgage capital markets, one woman and ally at a time.”
Lutheran Home in Arlington Heights Recognized on Newsweek’s List of America’s Best Nursing Homes for 2025
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Dec. 17, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Lutheran Home has been recognized on Newsweek’s prestigious list of America’s Best Nursing Homes for 2025, a recognition that highlights its commitment to Grace-filled living and comprehensive care. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Lutheran Home has been a trusted provider of compassionate care and a full spectrum of services for seniors and their families for more than 130 years.
Simpson Residents Prove Impact Has No Age Limit: Celebrating Visionary Women Making a Difference
PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Dec. 4, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Simpson, a Pennsylvania regional retirement system, celebrates the ongoing achievements of its residents who continue to make significant impacts in their communities and beyond. Under the leadership of Dr. Carol McKinley, Simpson’s President and CEO, a noted expert in the elder care field, the organization remains dedicated to its mission of enriching the lives of older adults by supporting its residents’ ambitions and facilitating their continued impact on the world, including two remarkable women residents.
Embrace the Warmth of Community this Holiday: Let Lutheran Home’s Move-In Service Do All the Work While You Enjoy New Beginnings
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Nov. 26, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As the holiday season approaches, Lutheran Home in Arlington Heights extends a warm invitation to seniors considering a lifestyle change as winter begins setting in and the days get shorter. Many people think they need to wait until after the holidays to explore senior living, but why wait? The holiday season is a wonderful time to make a move, as communities like Lutheran Home offer festive events and activities that help residents stay engaged, connected and surrounded by new friends.
The Evolution in Senior Care: Simpson House is Not Your Grandmother’s Nursing Home
PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Nov. 15, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Simpson House recognizes Long-Term Care Awareness Month by showcasing the significant advancements in senior living that redefine traditional perceptions of nursing homes. Located in Philadelphia, Simpson House offers a vibrant community where older adults are empowered to live with dignity, independence, and joy, truly embodying the notion that it’s “not your grandmother’s typical nursing home.”