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This Week's "Navigating the Unknown" Features Four Cutting-Edge Social Entrepreneurs

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April 21, 2020

The Sullivan Foundation’s “Navigating the Unknown” webinar…

Four Amazing Social Innovators Headline “Navigating the Unknown” Webinars on April 15 and April 17

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April 13, 2020

The webinars will be streamed on Instagram Live at 12 p.m. (ET), Wednesday, April 15, and 5 p.m. (ET) on Friday, April 17.

Crystal Dreisbach, Jared Yarnall-Schane Discuss Sustainability on "Navigating the Unknown" Friday, April 10

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April 9, 2020

The next installment of the Sullivan Foundation's innovative webinar series can be viewed on Instagram Live at 5 p.m. ET (4 p.m. CT) on Friday, April 10.

"Navigating the Unknown" Moves to Instagram Live With Alexis J. Taylor and Arshiya Kherani

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April 6, 2020

The April 8 webinar features a social-enterprise pioneer in Muslim women’s activewear and a passionate advocate for entrepreneurship who has been recognized by the U.S. State Department and the World Economic Forum.

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"Navigating the Unknown": How Can Social Entrepreneurs Make a Difference During the Coronavirus Pandemic?

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April 3, 2020

The Sullivan Foundation's innovative webinar series returns on Friday with guests Reagan Pugh of Assemble and Dustin Betz of Founder Institute.

"Navigating the Unknown" Webinar: Addressing Poverty and Hunger in the Coronavirus Era

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March 30, 2020

Josh Nadzam and Abhinav Khanal will be the featured guests in the Wednesday, April 1 discussion, while Dustin Betz and Reagan Pugh join us on our Friday, April 3 call.

Sullivan Stars

Bellarmine University Recognizes Two Graduating Seniors With Prestigious Sullivan Awards

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May 16, 2019

Shalonté Branham and Noah McDonell received the Mary Mildred Sullivan Award and the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award respectively.

Born to Heal: Bradley Firchow Earns the Sullivan Award at Oglethorpe University

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April 15, 2019

On track for a career in medicine and rural health, Firchow brightens the lives of hospice patients and sick children in his volunteer work.

Carson-Newman University

Carson-Newman University Honors Two Students with 2019 Sullivan Award

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April 10, 2019

Khya Allen and Tanner Charles were honored as students who "excel in high ideals of living, in fine spiritual qualities, and in generous and unselfish service to others."

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Campbell University Student Discovers Power of Creative Placemaking During Field Trip to Chattanooga

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March 15, 2019

The planned Campbell Create project illustrates how Sullivan events empower college students to channel their youthful energy, ambition and ideas into positive action.

Sullivan Ambassador Cole Dutton: Championing Youth and Improving Communities

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September 19, 2018

This week, we are proud to announce that the Sullivan Foundation…

Elly Rusia: A Maker of Changemakers at Berry College

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July 2, 2018

Berry College’s Elly Rusia takes advantage of all the Foundation…

Sullivan Alumni Spotlight

Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation

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Grade-Schoolers' Social Enterprise Turns a Profit in 10 Weeks

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August 22, 2019

This group of youngsters started a sporting-goods business to help kids who can't afford their own equipment.

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Sullivan Field Trip Offers Whirlwind Trip to At Least Seven Social Enterprises

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August 16, 2019

Students will learn from some of Raleigh, North Carolina's most prominent social entrepreneurs.

Ignite Retreat Speaker Leads Charge to Reduce Plastic Waste in Durham, N.C.

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August 13, 2019

Social entrepreneur Crystal Dreisbach is pushing for an ordinance that would require shoppers to pay a 10-cent fee for plastic bags.

Frisky Felines and Job Training Make Calico Cat Café the Purrfect Social Enterprise

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August 5, 2019

This one-of-a-kind eatery teaches job skills to individuals with disabilities while also helping rescue cats find their forever homes.

Social Venture Fund Invests in Second Location of Popular Deaf-Owned Pizzeria

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July 10, 2019

San Francisco's Mozzeria, owned by Melody and Russ Stein, hires only deaf employees.

Costa Rica Moves Closer to Plastic-Free and Carbon-Free Goals

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July 3, 2019

Ireland has also instituted a ban on 10 single-use plastic items by 2021.

Education and Community Development

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Social Enterprise Takes Kids on Global Journey of the Imagination to Cope With Pandemic

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May 11, 2020

Inspired by the stories his mother told him in childhood, Dev Suj founded Papinee, which offers storytelling kits and free programming on Youtube for kids coping with the pandemic.

UK Alumni Launch Nonprofit to Feed Frontline Workers and Support Restaurants

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May 11, 2020

Feed the Front Line Kentucky raises money to buy food from local restaurants and deliver it to healthcare workers saving lives in the pandemic.

Free Webinar: How to Amplify Engagement and Connections Online

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May 7, 2020

This webinar is ideal for all educators, leaders, experiential trainers and event organizers who must now deliver or manage groups in virtual settings.

George Mason University Student Plays Queen Elsa for Kids Stuck in Quarantine

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May 3, 2020

By Damian Cristodero For Peyton Moore, one of the inconveniences…

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Newberry College Promises Tuition Freeze for Entering Freshman

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May 1, 2020

The Tuition Promise guarantees a freshman or transfer student won't have to worry about rising tuition costs for their four years at Newberry College.

Converse College

Converse College to Go Coeducational in Fall 2020

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May 1, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic played a major role in the Converse College Board of Trustees' decision to accept men one year earlier than planned.

Environment and Climate

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Billie Eilish Will Make New World Tour "As Green as Possible"

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October 5, 2019

A teenage pop superstar, Billie Eilish will encourage fans to take action on climate change and practice sustainability during her world tour next March.