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Based on Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute FRISCO, Texas, Sept. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Redwood Software, a leading and innovative provider of solutions in Service Orchestration and Automation Platforms (SOAP), today announced that Redwood Software has been positioned by…
Odds are high that as you read this your pet is snuggled next to you – with more than 65% of Americans owning a pet and 97% of those pet owners considering them as family. As our bonds with our companion animals deepen, so does our expectation of care – and key to this are veterinarians.
In this Shared Table newsletter, we explore the path of two veterinarians – what got them into the profession to the very real, complex challenges they are facing today. I recently visited Anti-Cruelty, Chicago’s oldest and largest, private, open-admission, unlimited stay humane society, and sat down with Dr. Emily Swiniarski, Medical Director of Anti-Cruelty and Dr. Amanda Schnitker, Hospital Director at Companion Animal Hospital River North and Uptown Animal Hospital, both a part of Uptown Animal Hospital, INC.
Dr. Emily and Dr. Amanda shared what inspired them to pursue a veterinary career – from helping an injured animal on the road to shadowing at a vet clinic to see animal surgeries. Their stories highlight the need for more moments that inspire the next generation to follow in their paths.
Best Quote: “You get in for the animals and you realize it’s about the people.”
Our conversation shifted gears to the obstacles veterinarians face – a major one being the ongoing impact from the COVID-19 pandemic and shutdown period. While we live in a post-pandemic world today, veterinarians are living with a ripple effect that exacerbated many existing challenges veterinarians face daily – compassion fatigue, shortage of veterinarians and technical staff and visit decline tied to new competitive care models, like online pharmacies and urgent care veterinary hospitals that gained momentum during the pandemic.
Moment to Remember: A day in the life of a veterinarian is a gnarly reality – from an emergency surgery to the shelter veterinarians MacGyver’ing solutions – veterinarians are in the trenches to provide animals with the care they deserve.
Beyond managing the health of our pets, veterinarians also manage pet owners’ emotions, expectations, devastations – it’s about people. At Elanco we say, Making Animals’ Lives Better, Makes Life Better – and without veterinarians this can’t happen. That’s why Elanco shows up every day for veterinarians, working to bring both the partnership and business expertise and an innovative portfolio that address some of their most challenging unmet needs – from parvovirus and pain to diabetes to itchy dogs. Despite the challenges veterinarians face, it’s clear Dr. Emily and Dr. Amanda find deep fulfillment in their work – especially in the moments that involve direct care and connection with animals and their owners.
Huge thanks to all of our veterinary professionals. What you do is so important. I’m inspired by Dr. Emily and Dr. Amanda, their optimism balanced in reality as well as the possibilities they see for the next generation of veterinarians.
Big Takeaway: Deep appreciation for the profound shift in perspective that veterinarians experience in their profession. Initially drawn to veterinary medicine out of a love for animals, these professionals often find their work is more about managing the emotional and practical needs of pet owners. Veterinarians must balance providing high-quality care to animals with addressing the emotional complexities and expectations of the people who care for them – while not burning out their teams or themselves. Truly no small feat!
Want to hear about the gnarly reality veterinarians face and about a projectile ball, watch the full conversation here on YouTube.
Odds are high that as you read this your pet is snuggled next to you – with more than 65% of Americans owning a pet and 97% of those pet owners considering them as family. As our bonds with our companion animals deepen, so does our expectation of care – and key to this are veterinarians.
In this Shared Table newsletter, we explore the path of two veterinarians – what got them into the profession to the very real, complex challenges they are facing today. I recently visited Anti-Cruelty, Chicago’s oldest and largest, private, open-admission, unlimited stay humane society, and sat down with Dr. Emily Swiniarski, Medical Director of Anti-Cruelty and Dr. Amanda Schnitker, Hospital Director at Companion Animal Hospital River North and Uptown Animal Hospital, both a part of Uptown Animal Hospital, INC.
Dr. Emily and Dr. Amanda shared what inspired them to pursue a veterinary career – from helping an injured animal on the road to shadowing at a vet clinic to see animal surgeries. Their stories highlight the need for more moments that inspire the next generation to follow in their paths.
Best Quote: “You get in for the animals and you realize it’s about the people.”
Our conversation shifted gears to the obstacles veterinarians face – a major one being the ongoing impact from the COVID-19 pandemic and shutdown period. While we live in a post-pandemic world today, veterinarians are living with a ripple effect that exacerbated many existing challenges veterinarians face daily – compassion fatigue, shortage of veterinarians and technical staff and visit decline tied to new competitive care models, like online pharmacies and urgent care veterinary hospitals that gained momentum during the pandemic.
Moment to Remember: A day in the life of a veterinarian is a gnarly reality – from an emergency surgery to the shelter veterinarians MacGyver’ing solutions – veterinarians are in the trenches to provide animals with the care they deserve.
Beyond managing the health of our pets, veterinarians also manage pet owners’ emotions, expectations, devastations – it’s about people. At Elanco we say, Making Animals’ Lives Better, Makes Life Better – and without veterinarians this can’t happen. That’s why Elanco shows up every day for veterinarians, working to bring both the partnership and business expertise and an innovative portfolio that address some of their most challenging unmet needs – from parvovirus and pain to diabetes to itchy dogs. Despite the challenges veterinarians face, it’s clear Dr. Emily and Dr. Amanda find deep fulfillment in their work – especially in the moments that involve direct care and connection with animals and their owners.
Huge thanks to all of our veterinary professionals. What you do is so important. I’m inspired by Dr. Emily and Dr. Amanda, their optimism balanced in reality as well as the possibilities they see for the next generation of veterinarians.
Big Takeaway: Deep appreciation for the profound shift in perspective that veterinarians experience in their profession. Initially drawn to veterinary medicine out of a love for animals, these professionals often find their work is more about managing the emotional and practical needs of pet owners. Veterinarians must balance providing high-quality care to animals with addressing the emotional complexities and expectations of the people who care for them – while not burning out their teams or themselves. Truly no small feat!
Want to hear about the gnarly reality veterinarians face and about a projectile ball, watch the full conversation here on YouTube.
CINCINNATI, September 17, 2024 /3BL/ – A new bipartisan task force is tackling one of America’s most pressing problems – the national housing crisis – and is seeking to elevate the most innovative solutions from across the country to produce and preserve housing across all income levels in every part of the country.
This work will be led in part by Fifth Third Community Development Corporation President Susan E. Thomas, a national leader in community development banking and development. Of the four bipartisan National Housing Crisis Task Force co-chairs, Thomas is the only co-chair from the private sector.
The other co-chairs are Utah Governor Spencer Cox, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, and Cleveland Mayor Justin M. Bibb.
“The solutions are out there, but they are being deployed piecemeal, in individual communities,” Thomas said. “The task force will identify the best examples of innovative financing and land disposition tools, policies to streamline market-rate and subsidized-affordable housing development and help replicate them in communities across the country.”
Thomas has seen firsthand the impact of innovation in housing through her work with Fifth Third’s Empowering Black Futures Neighborhood Program, which creates and implements innovative place-based strategies to effect positive change in nine historically disinvested neighborhoods across the Bank’s 11-state footprint.
Affordable housing is a cornerstone of Fifth Third’s Neighborhood Program, which is pioneering a new way to do community development by partnering with local organizations to build ecosystems that drive real change through both financial and social investments. This collective ecosystem approach is focused on identifying solutions to key challenges in partnership with the community, with the goal of creating lasting, transformative change.
“At Fifth Third, we view safe, affordable housing as a basic human right, and helping to solve this crisis is one of our top priorities,” said Kala Gibson, chief corporate responsibility officer for Fifth Third. “As a regional bank, we are deeply embedded within the communities we serve, and we see firsthand every day how housing security is connected to economic mobility, financial stability, improved health outcomes and economic mobility.”
Fifth Third’s Community Development Banking Group is actively helping to create housing inventory and remove barriers to affordability across the Bank’s footprint. This includes investing in low-income housing tax credits, new markets tax credits, community development financial institutions, and investment funds, as well as community-based lending for projects that create housing and provide other supportive services.
“In 2023, Fifth Third provided $722 million in loans and investments to support 3,684 units of housing – and we’re just getting started,” Thomas said.
The National Housing Crisis Task Force is an ambitious, two-year project to bring the most promising innovations in housing production, preservation, and finance to communities across the country. Supported by the Nowak Metro Finance Lab at Drexel University and Accelerator for America (AFA), the bipartisan task force includes 28 government, non-profit, and business leaders who will create a platform to share and replicate what’s working locally, nationally and internationally. The task force’s work was launched Tuesday, July 23 at an in-person meeting in Washington, D.C. Its first report is expected this fall.
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About Fifth Third
Fifth Third is a bank that’s as long on innovation as it is on history. Since 1858, we’ve been helping individuals, families, businesses and communities grow through smart financial services that improve lives. Our list of firsts is extensive, and it’s one that continues to expand as we explore the intersection of tech-driven innovation, dedicated people and focused community impact. Fifth Third is one of the few U.S.-based banks to have been named among Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies® for several years. With a commitment to taking care of our customers, employees, communities and shareholders, our goal is not only to be the nation’s highest performing regional bank, but to be the bank people most value and trust.
Fifth Third Bank, National Association is a federally chartered institution. Fifth Third Bancorp is the indirect parent company of Fifth Third Bank and its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ® Global Select Market under the symbol “FITB.” Investor information and press releases can be viewed at www.53.com. Deposit and credit products provided by Fifth Third Bank, National Association. Member FDIC.
CINCINNATI, September 17, 2024 /3BL/ – A new bipartisan task force is tackling one of America’s most pressing problems – the national housing crisis – and is seeking to elevate the most innovative solutions from across the country to produce and preserve housing across all income levels in every part of the country.
This work will be led in part by Fifth Third Community Development Corporation President Susan E. Thomas, a national leader in community development banking and development. Of the four bipartisan National Housing Crisis Task Force co-chairs, Thomas is the only co-chair from the private sector.
The other co-chairs are Utah Governor Spencer Cox, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, and Cleveland Mayor Justin M. Bibb.
“The solutions are out there, but they are being deployed piecemeal, in individual communities,” Thomas said. “The task force will identify the best examples of innovative financing and land disposition tools, policies to streamline market-rate and subsidized-affordable housing development and help replicate them in communities across the country.”
Thomas has seen firsthand the impact of innovation in housing through her work with Fifth Third’s Empowering Black Futures Neighborhood Program, which creates and implements innovative place-based strategies to effect positive change in nine historically disinvested neighborhoods across the Bank’s 11-state footprint.
Affordable housing is a cornerstone of Fifth Third’s Neighborhood Program, which is pioneering a new way to do community development by partnering with local organizations to build ecosystems that drive real change through both financial and social investments. This collective ecosystem approach is focused on identifying solutions to key challenges in partnership with the community, with the goal of creating lasting, transformative change.
“At Fifth Third, we view safe, affordable housing as a basic human right, and helping to solve this crisis is one of our top priorities,” said Kala Gibson, chief corporate responsibility officer for Fifth Third. “As a regional bank, we are deeply embedded within the communities we serve, and we see firsthand every day how housing security is connected to economic mobility, financial stability, improved health outcomes and economic mobility.”
Fifth Third’s Community Development Banking Group is actively helping to create housing inventory and remove barriers to affordability across the Bank’s footprint. This includes investing in low-income housing tax credits, new markets tax credits, community development financial institutions, and investment funds, as well as community-based lending for projects that create housing and provide other supportive services.
“In 2023, Fifth Third provided $722 million in loans and investments to support 3,684 units of housing – and we’re just getting started,” Thomas said.
The National Housing Crisis Task Force is an ambitious, two-year project to bring the most promising innovations in housing production, preservation, and finance to communities across the country. Supported by the Nowak Metro Finance Lab at Drexel University and Accelerator for America (AFA), the bipartisan task force includes 28 government, non-profit, and business leaders who will create a platform to share and replicate what’s working locally, nationally and internationally. The task force’s work was launched Tuesday, July 23 at an in-person meeting in Washington, D.C. Its first report is expected this fall.
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About Fifth Third
Fifth Third is a bank that’s as long on innovation as it is on history. Since 1858, we’ve been helping individuals, families, businesses and communities grow through smart financial services that improve lives. Our list of firsts is extensive, and it’s one that continues to expand as we explore the intersection of tech-driven innovation, dedicated people and focused community impact. Fifth Third is one of the few U.S.-based banks to have been named among Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies® for several years. With a commitment to taking care of our customers, employees, communities and shareholders, our goal is not only to be the nation’s highest performing regional bank, but to be the bank people most value and trust.
Fifth Third Bank, National Association is a federally chartered institution. Fifth Third Bancorp is the indirect parent company of Fifth Third Bank and its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ® Global Select Market under the symbol “FITB.” Investor information and press releases can be viewed at www.53.com. Deposit and credit products provided by Fifth Third Bank, National Association. Member FDIC.
Originally published in FedEx’s 2023 FedEx Cares Report
Our opportunity
$96b Greater Memphis GDP is $96b and growing faster than much of the U.S.1
50k Memphis aims to add 50k new quality jobs by 20302
5th Memphis’ poverty rate of 21.4% is 5th highest in the nation among cities with 500k+ population3
Our strategy
Our work is focused on helping more Memphians have an equal chance to participate in our city’s education system and workforce to achieve financial stability. Alongside innovative nonprofits, we are investing in the inclusive economic growth we believe is essential to our city’s future. Through the dedication of team member time and expertise, and focused efforts to address both short-term critical needs and long-term social challenges, we are committed to being a part of the solution for a more prosperous and equitable Memphis.
1 “Total Gross Domestic Product for Memphis, TN-MS-AR (MSA).” Federal Reserve Bank of St. Lous, (2023).
2 “Prosper Memphis 2030.” Greater Memphis Chamber, (2023).
3 “While Overall Poverty in Memphis Dipped, Child Poverty Rates Remain Flat, New Data Shows.” Commercial Appeal, September 21, 2023.
Creating a safe place for young people to connect, raise their voices, and catalyze community change
BRIDGES offers a safe haven for youth in Memphis to unite, advocate, and foster positive change in their community. Many young people in Memphis face limited access to life skills and opportunities to engage in community problem-solving. With support from FedEx, BRIDGES aims to cultivate capable leaders who reflect the city’s rich diversity of cultural, religious, racial, and socioeconomic residents. Serving 3,000 students, BRIDGES emphasizes helping participants step out of comfort zones, embrace diversity, and develop skills like problem solving, decision-making, and communications.
Breaking economic barriers: how Hire Local is reshaping futures for Memphians
Hire Local is an innovative local workforce development program established by the Memphis Medical District Collaborative that connects Medical District employers seeking local talent to Medical District residents seeking employment opportunities. With one in three Memphians making less than a living wage, support for residents to access quality jobs is critical to fighting poverty in our headquarters city. With support from FedEx, Hire Local works with employers like Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare and Baptist Memorial Hospital to provide participants with job shadowing and interviews for roles with a clear career path. In 2023, MMDC placed 43 Memphians in new hospital careers.
I was in a low place in my life, feeling hopeless…I completed this class feeling seen, heard, and proud of who I am.
Terrica Hire
Local Graduate
FedEx earned the Volunteer Memphis Corporate Impact Award
Leadership Memphis/Volunteer Memphis recognized FedEx for our commitment to volunteerism and to making a positive impact in our community. This award is given to organizations that exemplify excellence and those that create innovative volunteer programs to encourage employees and the public to donate their time to making a difference.
Caring for one another with dignity and joy
FedEx is proud to support Church Health, a Memphis-based nonprofit, that makes the highest quality health care accessible to more Memphians so everyone – regardless of income – can live their life with dignity and joy. For over 36 years, Church Health has offered medical, dental, eye care, and more to those facing economic challenges. In 2023, the organization aided 12,800 unique patients, conducted 2,300 nutrition classes, and performed 32,000 dental procedures, all made possible by a team of 1,000 volunteer medical professionals.
Building a better tomorrow
FedEx supports Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis to provide affordable housing in Shelby and Fayette counties. In 2023, FedEx volunteers contributed 1,537 hours (valued at $43,220) and helped construct four homes in the Memphis area. Team members also donated time to help organize merchandise and enhance operations at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore, where sale of new and gently used items helps generate more funding to support Memphis Habitat’s work.
1,537 hours of volunteer time
Click here to learn about FedEx Cares, our global community engagement program.
Originally published in FedEx’s 2023 FedEx Cares Report
Our opportunity
$96b Greater Memphis GDP is $96b and growing faster than much of the U.S.1
50k Memphis aims to add 50k new quality jobs by 20302
5th Memphis’ poverty rate of 21.4% is 5th highest in the nation among cities with 500k+ population3
Our strategy
Our work is focused on helping more Memphians have an equal chance to participate in our city’s education system and workforce to achieve financial stability. Alongside innovative nonprofits, we are investing in the inclusive economic growth we believe is essential to our city’s future. Through the dedication of team member time and expertise, and focused efforts to address both short-term critical needs and long-term social challenges, we are committed to being a part of the solution for a more prosperous and equitable Memphis.
1 “Total Gross Domestic Product for Memphis, TN-MS-AR (MSA).” Federal Reserve Bank of St. Lous, (2023).
2 “Prosper Memphis 2030.” Greater Memphis Chamber, (2023).
3 “While Overall Poverty in Memphis Dipped, Child Poverty Rates Remain Flat, New Data Shows.” Commercial Appeal, September 21, 2023.
Creating a safe place for young people to connect, raise their voices, and catalyze community change
BRIDGES offers a safe haven for youth in Memphis to unite, advocate, and foster positive change in their community. Many young people in Memphis face limited access to life skills and opportunities to engage in community problem-solving. With support from FedEx, BRIDGES aims to cultivate capable leaders who reflect the city’s rich diversity of cultural, religious, racial, and socioeconomic residents. Serving 3,000 students, BRIDGES emphasizes helping participants step out of comfort zones, embrace diversity, and develop skills like problem solving, decision-making, and communications.
Breaking economic barriers: how Hire Local is reshaping futures for Memphians
Hire Local is an innovative local workforce development program established by the Memphis Medical District Collaborative that connects Medical District employers seeking local talent to Medical District residents seeking employment opportunities. With one in three Memphians making less than a living wage, support for residents to access quality jobs is critical to fighting poverty in our headquarters city. With support from FedEx, Hire Local works with employers like Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare and Baptist Memorial Hospital to provide participants with job shadowing and interviews for roles with a clear career path. In 2023, MMDC placed 43 Memphians in new hospital careers.
I was in a low place in my life, feeling hopeless…I completed this class feeling seen, heard, and proud of who I am.
Terrica Hire
Local Graduate
FedEx earned the Volunteer Memphis Corporate Impact Award
Leadership Memphis/Volunteer Memphis recognized FedEx for our commitment to volunteerism and to making a positive impact in our community. This award is given to organizations that exemplify excellence and those that create innovative volunteer programs to encourage employees and the public to donate their time to making a difference.
Caring for one another with dignity and joy
FedEx is proud to support Church Health, a Memphis-based nonprofit, that makes the highest quality health care accessible to more Memphians so everyone – regardless of income – can live their life with dignity and joy. For over 36 years, Church Health has offered medical, dental, eye care, and more to those facing economic challenges. In 2023, the organization aided 12,800 unique patients, conducted 2,300 nutrition classes, and performed 32,000 dental procedures, all made possible by a team of 1,000 volunteer medical professionals.
Building a better tomorrow
FedEx supports Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis to provide affordable housing in Shelby and Fayette counties. In 2023, FedEx volunteers contributed 1,537 hours (valued at $43,220) and helped construct four homes in the Memphis area. Team members also donated time to help organize merchandise and enhance operations at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore, where sale of new and gently used items helps generate more funding to support Memphis Habitat’s work.
1,537 hours of volunteer time
Click here to learn about FedEx Cares, our global community engagement program.
Los investigadores de TERC explorarán más a fondo la efectividad de la enseñanza del álgebra en K-2 en diversos entornos de aula CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, 17 de septiembre de 2024 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Enseñar álgebra a los niños en K-2 es la mejor manera de promover el éxito…
Los investigadores de TERC explorarán más a fondo la efectividad de la enseñanza del álgebra en K-2 en diversos entornos de aula CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, 17 de septiembre de 2024 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Enseñar álgebra a los niños en K-2 es la mejor manera de promover el éxito…