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Katie Blomquist’s Nonprofit, Going Places, Ensures Kids Living Below the Poverty Line Can Go the Distance

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We tend to think about our other basic needs such as food, clothing, water, shelter and medical support. Going Places is growing each year and is projected to have at least two more companies funding entire schools with bikes in 2024. If a child has lacked joy, it can really affect who they are as an adult.”

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How My Experience as a Black Entrepreneur Shaped My Views on Building Financial Freedom

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Anytime I thought about the trip or the project came up as a topic of conversation in meetings, I found myself spiraling down a path of worst-case scenarios: What if the server had put something in my food? After visiting a specialist, taking medication and undergoing hours of electrostimulation, I learned it was all stress-related.

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Shaq Insists He’s Not a Celebrity

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He’s also a public spokesperson for a countless list of companies, including The General car insurance, Gold Bond medicated powder, Icy Hot topical ointment, Carnival Cruise Line, Ring doorbell cameras, Oreo cookies and Krispy Kreme doughnuts. Each ad has that same element: Shaq-style fun. His motivations are a little different these days.

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Blog Action Day 2008

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The Yavapai Coalition for Compassion and Justice administers several programs which address poverty: Open Door distributes winter clothing, coats, and blankets for kids and adults. Homeless men in Prescott can find shelter from the cold at Project Aware Mens’ Shelter downtown. Contact the shelter at 928-778-7744.

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Introducing the SUCCESS 125

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Through her proficiency in project management, communications and new business and technology initiatives, Burgess has led executive-level projects and enjoys solving big problems or challenges that make the world a better place. She oversaw the day-to-day operations of the agency and directed all client accounts and projects.

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