CMS ANNOUNCES OPPORTUNITY TO APPLY FOR MARKETPLACE NAVIGATOR GRANTS Editor’s Note: Yesterday, CMS released the Navigators Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) below. “Navigators” are individuals and entities that will provide unbiased information to consumers about health insurance, the new Health Insurance Marketplace, qualified health plans, and public programs including Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program. We are sharing this with our AIDS.gov readers for two reasons. … [Read more...]
Kathy Giusti – WOMAN of ACTION™
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of this power of example to our world, a woman that is devoting her life to the betterment of others through her own foundation addressing issues and creating hope for all those suffering from 'multiple myeloma', an incurable blood cancer that threatens thousands every year. It is difficult for someone who is going through a tough time to help someone else who is in need. Most often, he would think to herself, “How am I going … [Read more...]
Claire Crossley – WOMAN of ACTION
A Celebration of Women is elated to Celebrate the Life of yet another trailblazer sharing her courage and strength with the Women of our World. This awesome powerhouse has Taken Action, turning at that 'fork in the road' and has decided to devote her life to the Single Mothers of our World. With her new initiative, thousands of Single Moms will be able to network, find careers, find mentorship, mentor each other and so much more. Celebrate this Success Story !!! WOMAN … [Read more...]
IFAD: Corporate-level evaluation on IFAD’s performance – Taking Action to support Women!
Corporate-level evaluation on IFAD’s performance with regard to ... 'Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment'. Taking Action to support Women New evaluation on gender equality and women's empowerment in IFAD's projects points the way to further progress Rome, February 2011 – An evaluation of projects and activities undertaken by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has found that, while there is room for improvement, the agency has made significant … [Read more...]
Celebrating PMO (Canada) Taking Action – Awards Program to recognize Canada’s Volunteers!
PRIME MINISTER of CANADA Stephen Harper PM announces new awards program to recognize Canada’s volunteers January 7, 2011 Welland, Ontario Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced a new volunteer awards program to recognize the outstanding contributions of Canadians who volunteer their time, energy and talents to helping others, as well as local business leaders and individuals from not-for-profit organizations that make a difference in their communities. “Our Government … [Read more...]
HHS.gov/Recovery Updates – Implementation Summary
HHS.gov/Recovery Updates Implementation Summary As of November 26, 2010 Total HHS Recovery Funds Obligated (through grants and contracts): $116.8 Billion Total Gross Outlays (spent by recipients): $96.9 Billion Cumulative Recovery Act Medicaid FMAP State draw downs total about $77.2 billion. Also see: Recovery Act Medicaid FMAP State Awards Savings to States' Prescription Drug (Part D) Costs All the HHS Recovery Weekly Financial and Activities Reports Available … [Read more...]