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How Tech is Enabling Thousands of In-Home Vaccinations for Massachusetts’ Most Vulnerable

Saleforce Nonprofit

That’s what my team at Commonwealth Care Alliance (CCA) has been focused on in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts since the pandemic began. As of May 24, CCA had administered 2,279 total vaccine doses to Massachusetts’ most vulnerable population through the state program. About the Author. Courtney Murphy .

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Group of state attorneys general launch investigation into TikTok and its effect on young people

TechSpot

Attorneys general from eight states, including Massachusetts, California, Florida, and Kentucky, are investigating TikTok to find out if its design and the way it is promoted can have a negative effect on the wellbeing of children, teens, and young adults.

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The flu has killed 16,000 people this season. These are the states with the worst outbreaks

Fast Company Tech

The flu has historically been particularly dangerous to the elderly, but sadly, this season, the illness is also hitting infants and children hard. The CDC says that in the past week alone, there were 11 influenza-associated pediatric deaths, bringing the total number of pediatric deaths for the season to 68.

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Funding And Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Youth Programs

Kindful

Global Fund for Children. Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health. WHAS Crusade for Children. Global Fund for Children. They accept submissions from any United States-based, IRS-recognized nonprofit organizations focused on work that benefits America’s children. Funding Priority: Youth Programs.

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Funding And Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Mental Health

Bloomerang

The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation was developed as a repository of funds from individuals who wished to contribute to the betterment of children in the United States. Areas served: Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Central Florida. Areas served: US. Cigna Foundation.

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How a pivot helped HopSkipDrive emerge successful in a sector where many failed

TechCrunch

The idea was sparked at a birthday party she attended with one of her children. Newton, Massachusetts-based Sheprd looked to solve the problem by carting kiddos around in tricked-out Land Rovers equipped with snacks and iPads. Los Angeles-based Shuddle looked to be more of an Uber for kids by offering on-demand rides.

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Funding And Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Mental Health

Kindful

The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation was developed as a repository of funds from individuals who wished to contribute to the betterment of children in the United States. Areas served: Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Central Florida. Areas served: US. Cigna Foundation.

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