99 Nonprofits to Receive Funding from ECMC Foundation Employee-Nominated Grant Program | YAHOO FINANCE

by Georgia Center for Opportunity | Jun 18, 2020

99 Nonprofits to Receive Funding from ECMC Foundation Employee-Nominated Grant Program | YAHOO FINANCE

LOS ANGELES, June 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Ninety-nine nonprofit organizations will receive funding from ECMC Foundation as part of an annual program designed to give back to the communities where employees live and work. For the first time, ECMC Foundation will provide funding to all nonprofit organizations nominated by employees in an effort to bolster support to communities during this crucial time.

Chris Moder from the Altierus Career College-Norcross campus nominated the Georgia Center for Opportunity (GCO) because of their work to support education and workforce opportunities in the community.

“Altierus shares GCO’s passion and engagement in innovative education and the preparation for and transition to purposeful employment. I’ve seen firsthand how lives are being transformed through their holistic approach, and I know the positive impact this grant will make,” said Moder. GCO received a $20,000 grant.

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Georgia think tanks call on Congress for more COVID-19 education support | CENTER SQUARE

by Corey Burres | May 29, 2020

Two Georgia organizations are among a group of think tanks calling on Congress to expand access to education amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

Free market nonprofits Georgia Center for Opportunity (GCO) and Georgia Public Policy Foundation and 16 other think tanks have sent a letter to congressional leaders asking to consider offering support to families, private schools and teachers and to improve internet access…

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Reopening Isn’t About Haircuts, It’s About Relieving Human Suffering | PRESCOTT NEWS

by Corey Burres | May 29, 2020

Reopening Isn’t About Haircuts, It’s About Relieving Human Suffering | PRESCOTT NEWS

Georgia recently began the long process of reopening its economy in the wake of what it is hoped will be the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Beginning in late April, certain categories of businesses were allowed to open in Georgia, including restaurants and barber shops. The encouraging news is that infection rates have not spiked and, instead, are flattening and even declining….

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Reopening Isn’t About Haircuts, It’s About Relieving Human Suffering | JOURNAL COURIER

by Corey Burres | May 29, 2020

Reopening Isn’t About Haircuts, It’s About Relieving Human Suffering | JOURNAL COURIER

Georgia recently began the long process of reopening its economy in the wake of what it is hoped will be the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Beginning in late April, certain categories of businesses were allowed to open in Georgia, including restaurants and barber shops. The encouraging news is that infection rates have not spiked and, instead, are flattening and even declining….

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Reopening Isn’t About Haircuts, It’s About Relieving Human Suffering | NEWSDAY

by Corey Burres | May 29, 2020

Reopening Isn’t About Haircuts, It’s About Relieving Human Suffering | NEWSDAY

Georgia recently began the long process of reopening its economy in the wake of what it is hoped will be the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Beginning in late April, certain categories of businesses were allowed to open in Georgia, including restaurants and barber shops. The encouraging news is that infection rates have not spiked and, instead, are flattening and even declining….

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Reopening Isn’t About Haircuts, It’s About Relieving Human Suffering | HOUMA TODAY

by Corey Burres | May 29, 2020

Reopening Isn’t About Haircuts, It’s About Relieving Human Suffering | HOUMA TODAY

Georgia recently began the long process of reopening its economy in the wake of what it is hoped will be the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Beginning in late April, certain categories of businesses were allowed to open in Georgia, including restaurants and barber shops. The encouraging news is that infection rates have not spiked and, instead, are flattening and even declining….

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