Congresswoman Bonamici continues to be the champion for this bi-partisan legislation and is joined by Congressmen Mackenzie (R-PA). Senator Blumenthal also leads this legislation in the Senate, along with Senator Smith. If passed, this legislation would: Allow providers who are open for more than 8 hours a day to be reimbursed for an additional meal […]
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Child Care Nutrition Enhancement Act
Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH) has once again championed this legislation in the House of Representatives, along with Congresswoman Bonamici (D-OR). In the Senate, Senator Blumenthal (D-CT) has taken the lead on introduction, along with Senator Smith (D-MN). If passed, this legislation would: Provide an additional 10 cent reimbursement for each meal and snack served in […]
Ron Brown Scholarship (Application Open)
The Ron Brown Scholarship honors the legacy of Ronald H. Brown through a selective scholarship program that advances higher education for community-minded and intellectually gifted African Americans. RBSP competitively awards 20-25 four-year $40,000 scholarships ($10,000 each year) to the most talented and economically-challenged high school seniors who demonstrate a keen interest in public service, community […]
Child and Adult Care Food Program
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a state and federally funded Child Nutrition Program designed to provide nutritious meals and snacks served to infants, children, and adults. CACFP providers are reimbursed for meals and snacks that are served. The goal of the program is to enhance participants health and well-being. The California Department of Social […]
Governor signs legislation promoting Black student success on California college campuses
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 1348 by Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena), which will promote Black student success in higher education by creating the nation’s first recognition of a Black-Serving Institution. The designation will be similar to the existing federal recognition of Hispanic-Serving Institutions and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving […]
Biden Administration Toughens School Nutrition Standards
(Reuters) – The Biden administration on Wednesday announced new rules limiting the sugar and sodium content of meals served to millions of children at U.S. public schools. The standards unveiled by the U.S. Department of Agriculture are part of President Joe Biden’s broader effort to combat diet-related disease such as childhood obesity. “We all share […]
AXA Achievement Scholarship
AXA Achievement Scholarship is looking to award college scholarships to high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their activities in school, the community or the workplace. The insurance company’s AXA Foundation offers more than a million dollars in scholarships to young people throughout the nation representing all 50 states, Washington DC and Puerto Rico. […]
Courage To Grow Scholarship (High School Juniors & Seniors)
The Courage To Grow Scholarship is open to high school juniors or seniors or current college students. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and have a minimum GPA of 2.5 or above. Students may enter the contest by submitting a 250-word essay that describes an experience or life situation that has made a significant impact in […]
United Negro College Fund/ Michael Jackson Scholarship
The Michael Jackson scholarship provides financial assistance to communication arts and social science students attending a UNCF college/university during the current academic year. Candidates must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. The scholarship will provide an award up to $5,000 depending on the financial need of the student as verified by […]
CVS HEALTH INTERNSHIPS
CVS Health has a highly-rated internship program for both undergraduate students as well as MBA and Master’s degree students. This is an internship opportunity for college students to participate in a multi-dimensional program at the largest pharmacy in the United States. Summer internships and year-round internships are available. Internship programs include health-related internships for pharmacy, […]