article thumbnail

Asian-American Housing Group Launches Partnership to Address Inequities

Associations Now

The Asian Real Estate Association of America’s agreement with Wells Fargo will feature events and other supports, responding to data showing racial disparities in homeownership. Research from the National Association of Realtors shows that there are striking racial disparities in American homeownership.

article thumbnail

Bill to Expand 529 Savings Accounts Reintroduced in Senate, House

Associations Now

“Skills training and development programs help provide people with the tools and resources they need to succeed in our economy,” Klobuchar said in a press release. “By Every high school student in America needs to know that you don’t necessarily have to go to college to have a great career,” Braun said in a press release.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Associations Make Back to School Healthy, Safe, and Easy

Associations Now

Domenech said in a press release. Teachers covering all subejects can turn to their respective associations for resources and support in the classroom. Teachers covering all subejects can turn to their respective associations for resources and support in the classroom. Keep moving. Ride safely.

article thumbnail

U.N. Biodiversity Report Thrusts Associations’ Issues Into Spotlight

Associations Now

Andrea Wolfe, president of the Botanical Society of America, said the report is important because it reminds people that plants are an important part of the world ecosystem. The conclusions in the United Nations’ IPBES Global Assessment are alarming,” said Dan Ashe, AZA president and CEO, said in a press release. “As As the U.N.

Report 58
article thumbnail

Toy Group Rebrands to Better Reflect Its Mission and Members

Associations Now

On April 24, the trade group sent out a press release from its new Manhattan headquarters about its new name and tagline—The Toy Association: Inspiring Generations of Play. The association was founded as the Toy Manufacturers of America, Inc.). It also announced a new look and new mission.

article thumbnail

Are You Delivering What Jobseekers Want?

Associations Now

Working in America has changed a lot in the last century. Human resources—which didn’t even emerge as a profession until the early 1900s—entailed little more than hiring, training, and paying employees. A recent survey by Randstad US shows that there’s a gap between what U.S. jobseekers want and what employers are providing.

article thumbnail

Association Responds to Bomb Threats at Jewish Community Centers

Associations Now

When 16 Jewish community centers received bomb threats on the same day, JCC Association of North America kept its members informed about the threats in real time. After the association’s real-time communication with executive directors, it informed other JCC leaders and issued press releases.