Tag: nonprofits
Application period open for 2026 Wildfire Community Preparedness Day project funding
December 22, 2025SSN Staff
QUINCY, Mass. — The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and State Farm announced that the application period for Wildfire Community Preparedness Day funding is now open.
Eligible nonprofit organizations are invited to submit applications that demonstrate planned wildfire risk reduction activities on Preparedness Day on Saturday, May 2, 2026; each selected group will receive $10,000 in funding.
“Preparedness Day presents an ideal opportunity for groups and individuals who...
Everon partners with Initiative for Affordable Housing
May 19, 2025SSN Staff
BOCA RATON, Fla. — Everon recently worked with the Initiative for Affordable Housing’s re:loom program to upcycle retired uniforms into a unique line of tote bags.
An Atlanta-based nonprofit organization, Initiative for Affordable Housing provides services, housing, and employment for area residents in need or experiencing homelessness.
While establishing Everon as a standalone organization after separating from its former parent company in 2023, rebranding efforts brought attention...
ZeroNow welcomes ZeroEyes to school safety alliance
June 6, 2024SSN Staff
WASHINGTON, D.C. — ZeroNow, a coalition of industry, nonprofit and education leaders dedicated to safer schools, announced that ZeroEyes has joined the alliance as an industry partner.
The coalition said that ZeroEyes’ deep experience will add to the broad spectrum of expertise that guides the alliance.
“ZeroNow brings together stakeholders in the school security space to share information, brainstorm and advocate,” said ZeroNow cofounder Ara Bagdasarian. “Our...
Benevolence benefits business, N.Y. fire company finds
December 31, 2013Tess Nacelewicz
CENTEREACH, N.Y.—Being good to nonprofits is also good for business. That's what Briscoe Protective Systems, an engineered systems fire and security company based here, has found in offering cost-effective products and services to nonprofit agencies, ranging from extended warranties to free training classes.
“I'll tell you what comes from it: an outstanding reputation. Because just like a bad vendor, a good vendor, the word spreads,” Denise Rueda, Briscoe public relations...