HARTFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #addiction–To support students’ mental health, The Hartford renewed its support of Active Minds’ traveling mental health exhibit called Send Silence Packing.
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HARTFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #addiction–To support students’ mental health, The Hartford renewed its support of Active Minds’ traveling mental health exhibit called Send Silence Packing.
HARTFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #addiction–To support students’ mental health, The Hartford renewed its support of Active Minds’ traveling mental health exhibit called Send Silence Packing.
The KeyBank Foundation announced an investment of $240,000 in YWCA North Central Indiana’s Strengthening Communities Initiative, a comprehensive program designed to enhance the social and economic well-being of survivors of abuse and other economically disenfranchised community members — both those residing in YWCA emergency shelters and individuals served throughout the broader community.
The initiative provides education, workforce training, individualized support, and advocacy that help build resources, strengthen confidence, and assist individuals in transitioning from crisis to long-term self-sufficiency.
The program will evaluate participant progress through clearly defined short-term, intermediate, and long-term outcomes across four core areas: financial literacy, empowerment coaching, securing and keeping a job, and the “Bridges Out of Poverty” framework. Outcomes are evaluated using both participant self-reporting and objective data, including budget completion rates, verified credit reports, and employment documentation.
Across all measures, the program’s impact has been significant: 86% of clients report steady progress toward personal goals and the development of stronger, more reliable support networks. These results are reflected not only in data but in the lived experiences of participants — clients who have secured safe, stable housing; transitioned into full-time employment; reduced debt; and even begun saving toward homeownership. These personal stories demonstrate how the Strengthening Communities Initiative fosters lasting financial independence, increased stability, and long-term personal growth for individuals and families across the region.
“Survivors of domestic violence often face overwhelming economic barriers,” said Amy Hill, YWCA North Central Indiana CEO. “Disrupted employment, damaged credit, limited access to childcare, and financial dependence trap them in abusive relationships. We are so grateful for KeyBank Foundation’s generous investment, which gives survivors hope and support, helping them regain independence, rebuild their lives, and create lasting stability for themselves and their families.”
“The YWCA’s Strengthening Communities Initiative delivers the type of transformational support that creates lasting pathways to stability and economic mobility,” said Yvonne Harrington, KeyBank Corporate Responsibility Officer. “At KeyBank, we’re committed to investing in programs that aim to remove barriers, expand opportunity, and empower individuals to build brighter financial futures for themselves and their families. We are so proud to partner with the YWCA to help more individuals across Northern Indiana thrive.”
News Coverage:
KeyBank grants $240K to YWCA of North Central Indiana for women’s financial literacy program | WNDU-TV
KeyBank Foundation invests in YWCA of North Central Indiana | WSBT-TV
YWCA receives donation to support women’s economic advancement | ABC57
ABOUT KEYCORP
KeyCorp’s roots trace back more than 200 years to Albany, New York. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Key is one of the nation’s largest bank-based financial services companies, with assets of approximately $184 billion at December 31, 2025.
Key provides deposit, lending, cash management, and investment services to individuals and businesses in 15 states under the name KeyBank National Association through a network of approximately 950 branches and approximately 1,200 ATMs. Key also provides a broad range of sophisticated corporate and investment banking products, such as merger and acquisition advice, public and private debt and equity, syndications, and derivatives to middle market companies in selected industries throughout the United States under the KeyBanc Capital Markets trade name. For more information, visit https://www.key.com/. KeyBank Member FDIC.
ABOUT KEYBANK FOUNDATION
KeyBank Foundation is a nonprofit charitable foundation that supports organizations and initiatives aimed at improving financial wellness, education, and community development. Through strategic philanthropy, KeyBank Foundation works to create thriving communities and drive meaningful, lasting change.
ABOUT YWCA NORTH CENTRAL INDIANA
YWCA North Central Indiana (YWCANCIN), a long-standing nonprofit based in South Bend, Indiana, is dedicated to empowering women, promoting justice and dignity, and strengthening families and communities. It is part of the historic YWCA movement, the oldest and largest women’s movement in the U.S., and has been serving the local region since 1903. YWCANCIN operates two domestic abuse emergency shelters and provides a comprehensive continuum of support for adults and children affected by violence, poverty, and crisis. For more information, visit www.ywcancin.org
The KeyBank Foundation announced an investment of $240,000 in YWCA North Central Indiana’s Strengthening Communities Initiative, a comprehensive program designed to enhance the social and economic well-being of survivors of abuse and other economically disenfranchised community members — both those residing in YWCA emergency shelters and individuals served throughout the broader community.
The initiative provides education, workforce training, individualized support, and advocacy that help build resources, strengthen confidence, and assist individuals in transitioning from crisis to long-term self-sufficiency.
The program will evaluate participant progress through clearly defined short-term, intermediate, and long-term outcomes across four core areas: financial literacy, empowerment coaching, securing and keeping a job, and the “Bridges Out of Poverty” framework. Outcomes are evaluated using both participant self-reporting and objective data, including budget completion rates, verified credit reports, and employment documentation.
Across all measures, the program’s impact has been significant: 86% of clients report steady progress toward personal goals and the development of stronger, more reliable support networks. These results are reflected not only in data but in the lived experiences of participants — clients who have secured safe, stable housing; transitioned into full-time employment; reduced debt; and even begun saving toward homeownership. These personal stories demonstrate how the Strengthening Communities Initiative fosters lasting financial independence, increased stability, and long-term personal growth for individuals and families across the region.
“Survivors of domestic violence often face overwhelming economic barriers,” said Amy Hill, YWCA North Central Indiana CEO. “Disrupted employment, damaged credit, limited access to childcare, and financial dependence trap them in abusive relationships. We are so grateful for KeyBank Foundation’s generous investment, which gives survivors hope and support, helping them regain independence, rebuild their lives, and create lasting stability for themselves and their families.”
“The YWCA’s Strengthening Communities Initiative delivers the type of transformational support that creates lasting pathways to stability and economic mobility,” said Yvonne Harrington, KeyBank Corporate Responsibility Officer. “At KeyBank, we’re committed to investing in programs that aim to remove barriers, expand opportunity, and empower individuals to build brighter financial futures for themselves and their families. We are so proud to partner with the YWCA to help more individuals across Northern Indiana thrive.”
News Coverage:
KeyBank grants $240K to YWCA of North Central Indiana for women’s financial literacy program | WNDU-TV
KeyBank Foundation invests in YWCA of North Central Indiana | WSBT-TV
YWCA receives donation to support women’s economic advancement | ABC57
ABOUT KEYCORP
KeyCorp’s roots trace back more than 200 years to Albany, New York. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Key is one of the nation’s largest bank-based financial services companies, with assets of approximately $184 billion at December 31, 2025.
Key provides deposit, lending, cash management, and investment services to individuals and businesses in 15 states under the name KeyBank National Association through a network of approximately 950 branches and approximately 1,200 ATMs. Key also provides a broad range of sophisticated corporate and investment banking products, such as merger and acquisition advice, public and private debt and equity, syndications, and derivatives to middle market companies in selected industries throughout the United States under the KeyBanc Capital Markets trade name. For more information, visit https://www.key.com/. KeyBank Member FDIC.
ABOUT KEYBANK FOUNDATION
KeyBank Foundation is a nonprofit charitable foundation that supports organizations and initiatives aimed at improving financial wellness, education, and community development. Through strategic philanthropy, KeyBank Foundation works to create thriving communities and drive meaningful, lasting change.
ABOUT YWCA NORTH CENTRAL INDIANA
YWCA North Central Indiana (YWCANCIN), a long-standing nonprofit based in South Bend, Indiana, is dedicated to empowering women, promoting justice and dignity, and strengthening families and communities. It is part of the historic YWCA movement, the oldest and largest women’s movement in the U.S., and has been serving the local region since 1903. YWCANCIN operates two domestic abuse emergency shelters and provides a comprehensive continuum of support for adults and children affected by violence, poverty, and crisis. For more information, visit www.ywcancin.org
The KeyBank Foundation announced an investment of $240,000 in YWCA North Central Indiana’s Strengthening Communities Initiative, a comprehensive program designed to enhance the social and economic well-being of survivors of abuse and other economically disenfranchised community members — both those residing in YWCA emergency shelters and individuals served throughout the broader community.
The initiative provides education, workforce training, individualized support, and advocacy that help build resources, strengthen confidence, and assist individuals in transitioning from crisis to long-term self-sufficiency.
The program will evaluate participant progress through clearly defined short-term, intermediate, and long-term outcomes across four core areas: financial literacy, empowerment coaching, securing and keeping a job, and the “Bridges Out of Poverty” framework. Outcomes are evaluated using both participant self-reporting and objective data, including budget completion rates, verified credit reports, and employment documentation.
Across all measures, the program’s impact has been significant: 86% of clients report steady progress toward personal goals and the development of stronger, more reliable support networks. These results are reflected not only in data but in the lived experiences of participants — clients who have secured safe, stable housing; transitioned into full-time employment; reduced debt; and even begun saving toward homeownership. These personal stories demonstrate how the Strengthening Communities Initiative fosters lasting financial independence, increased stability, and long-term personal growth for individuals and families across the region.
“Survivors of domestic violence often face overwhelming economic barriers,” said Amy Hill, YWCA North Central Indiana CEO. “Disrupted employment, damaged credit, limited access to childcare, and financial dependence trap them in abusive relationships. We are so grateful for KeyBank Foundation’s generous investment, which gives survivors hope and support, helping them regain independence, rebuild their lives, and create lasting stability for themselves and their families.”
“The YWCA’s Strengthening Communities Initiative delivers the type of transformational support that creates lasting pathways to stability and economic mobility,” said Yvonne Harrington, KeyBank Corporate Responsibility Officer. “At KeyBank, we’re committed to investing in programs that aim to remove barriers, expand opportunity, and empower individuals to build brighter financial futures for themselves and their families. We are so proud to partner with the YWCA to help more individuals across Northern Indiana thrive.”
News Coverage:
KeyBank grants $240K to YWCA of North Central Indiana for women’s financial literacy program | WNDU-TV
KeyBank Foundation invests in YWCA of North Central Indiana | WSBT-TV
YWCA receives donation to support women’s economic advancement | ABC57
ABOUT KEYCORP
KeyCorp’s roots trace back more than 200 years to Albany, New York. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Key is one of the nation’s largest bank-based financial services companies, with assets of approximately $184 billion at December 31, 2025.
Key provides deposit, lending, cash management, and investment services to individuals and businesses in 15 states under the name KeyBank National Association through a network of approximately 950 branches and approximately 1,200 ATMs. Key also provides a broad range of sophisticated corporate and investment banking products, such as merger and acquisition advice, public and private debt and equity, syndications, and derivatives to middle market companies in selected industries throughout the United States under the KeyBanc Capital Markets trade name. For more information, visit https://www.key.com/. KeyBank Member FDIC.
ABOUT KEYBANK FOUNDATION
KeyBank Foundation is a nonprofit charitable foundation that supports organizations and initiatives aimed at improving financial wellness, education, and community development. Through strategic philanthropy, KeyBank Foundation works to create thriving communities and drive meaningful, lasting change.
ABOUT YWCA NORTH CENTRAL INDIANA
YWCA North Central Indiana (YWCANCIN), a long-standing nonprofit based in South Bend, Indiana, is dedicated to empowering women, promoting justice and dignity, and strengthening families and communities. It is part of the historic YWCA movement, the oldest and largest women’s movement in the U.S., and has been serving the local region since 1903. YWCANCIN operates two domestic abuse emergency shelters and provides a comprehensive continuum of support for adults and children affected by violence, poverty, and crisis. For more information, visit www.ywcancin.org
Listen to Unearthing Optimism on all major podcasting platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.
LINCOLN, Neb., March 16, 2026 /3BL/ – Actor and environmental advocate Rainn Wilson joins the Arbor Day Foundation in the third episode of its new podcast, “Unearthing Optimism.”
In a conversation with CEO and host Dan Lambe, Wilson reflects on evacuating his home multiple times due to wildfire. He also shares how his spiritual revelations have helped him shape a deeper and more meaningful relationship with nature.
“Rainn is working to connect culture to conservation with the outstanding humor he’s known for. It’s such a fresh take on the environmental movement that’s squarely focused on creating a space for inclusivity, hope, and heart,” said Lambe. “In a time when it’s easy to feel overcome by challenges, this podcast is a way for people to embrace hope. We’re grateful for the many listeners who are joining us on this journey.”
“Unearthing Optimism” is a new kind of climate conversation, featuring a series of influential and trusted voices shaping culture, science, and how we understand our changing world. It’s available to stream or download on all major podcasting platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.
The podcast is produced in part by the Arbor Day Foundation, the world’s largest tree planting nonprofit. Since its founding in 1972, the Arbor Day Foundation has helped to plant more than 500 million trees.
About the Arbor Day Foundation
The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit inspiring people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. They foster a growing community of more than 1 million leaders, innovators, planters, and supporters united by their bold belief that a more hopeful future can be shaped through the power of trees. For more than 50 years, they’ve answered critical need with action, planting more than half a billion trees alongside their partners.
And this is only the beginning.
The Arbor Day Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pursuing a future where all life flourishes through the power of trees. Learn more at arborday.org.
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A testament to the impact of mobilizing the power of giving.
We have some extraordinary news to share.
In 2025, America’s Charities crossed a threshold that few organizations ever reach: we have now raised more than $1 billion in charitable contributions since our founding in 1980. That’s over one billion dollars directed to nonprofits and individuals in need: one workplace campaign, one employee gift, one act of generosity at a time.
This milestone isn’t ours alone. It belongs to every employer who built a giving program, every employee who signed up to donate, every nonprofit that trusted us to deliver funds, and every individual whose life was changed as a result. It belongs to you.
More Than a Number: Transforming Lives and Communities
A billion dollars is a figure that’s hard to fully grasp, but behind it are real stories. It represents decades of quietly, persistently channeling the goodwill of American workers into causes that matter.
- Empowering Nonprofits: These funds have provided vital support to thousands of nonprofit organizations working on the front lines of every imaginable issue, from education and healthcare to environmental conservation and veterans causes.
- Providing Direct Assistance: Through our disaster relief funds and employee assistance programs, we have provided a lifeline to countless individuals and families facing unexpected crises and hardships.
- Strengthening Communities: By fostering a culture of giving in workplaces across the country and around the world, we have helped to build stronger, more resilient, and more compassionate communities.
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Partners and Donors
Since 1980, America’s Charities has been at the forefront of workplace giving, connecting employers, employees, and nonprofits in a shared mission to mobilize the power of giving to improve the world. We’ve grown from a small nonprofit federation into a trusted partner for more than 300 businesses across the country, including Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, and state and local government agencies. And through it all, we’ve remained committed to the highest standards of accountability, transparency, and ethics.
This milestone would not have been possible without the unwavering support of our incredible partners and donors.
- To our employer partners: Thank you for your leadership and for championing workplace giving and emergency assistance funds within your organizations. Your commitment to corporate social responsibility is truly inspiring.
- To our nonprofit partners: Thank you for the tireless work you do every day to make the world a better place. It is an honor to support your missions.
- To our individual donors: Thank you for your generosity and for choosing America’s Charities as your partner in giving. Every dollar you contribute makes a difference.
The Power of Workplace Giving
This billion-dollar milestone is a powerful reminder of what workplace giving can accomplish. When employers make it easy for employees to give through payroll deduction, matching gifts, volunteer programs, and employee assistance funds. The results compound over time in ways that no single donor or organization could achieve alone. Consistent, recurring giving through the workplace is one of the most sustainable and impactful models of philanthropy.
What Comes Next
We are deeply grateful for every partner, donor, and nonprofit member who has been part of this journey. And while we’re proud to pause and celebrate this moment, we know the need has never been greater. There are still communities struggling, nonprofits stretched thin, and employees facing unexpected hardship.
The next billion starts now.
If your organization isn’t yet harnessing the full potential of employee giving, we’d love to show you what’s possible. Schedule a conversation with our team and let’s build something meaningful together.
Thank you for helping us reach this incredible milestone and for everything still to come.
America’s Charities (charities.org) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has been mobilizing the power of giving to improve the world since 1980. We provide workplace giving, employee assistance funds, disaster relief, volunteerism, matching gifts, and other philanthropic solutions to employers and nonprofits across the United States.
WESTLAKE, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Charles Schwab today announced the addition of three new Certified Financial Planners® to Money Talk, Schwab’s personal finance column designed to help everyday Americans navigate common money decisions with practical, real-world guidance. Launched in 2023, Money Talk represents the latest chapter in Schwab’s long-standing tradition of providing personal finance education and investor advocacy. Money Talk sits at the intersection of life and money and focuses o