platinum Archives - Good News!

The LAGRANT Foundation Earns Platinum Seal of Transparency on GuideStar

Austin Tang — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 15:21:25 +0000

LOS ANGELES (February 4, 2025) –The LAGRANT Foundation (TLF) has recently earned a Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar, a database that provides comprehensive information about nonprofits across the United States. Organizations who receive a Platinum Seal of Transparency demonstrate a commitment to transparency, impact, and effective use of resources.

“TLF is proud to earn the Platinum Seal of Transparency, a recognition that highlights our commitment to providing impactful results in the fields of advertising, marketing, and public relations,” said TLF Chairman and CEO Kim Hunter. “We are grateful for the continued trust and support from our donor partners and look forward to working together in supporting the future of industry professionals.”

GuideStar is widely used by donors and stakeholders nationwide to research, evaluate, and assess nonprofits. To receive a Platinum Seal of Transparency, a nonprofit must provide comprehensive, up-to-date data about its financials, programs, and impact. The seal indicates that a nonprofit is trustworthy, dedicated to accountability, and is producing tangible results.

TLF previously held a Gold Seal of Transparency in 2023. It was able to earn a Platinum Seal of Transparency after submitting updated data and a three-year strategic plan, demonstrating an ongoing commitment to its mission and long-term goals.

About GuideStar

GuideStar, www.guidestar.org, is the world’s largest source of nonprofit information, connecting people and organizations with data on 2.4 million IRS-recognized nonprofits. Each year, more than 7 million people, including individual donors, nonprofit leaders, grantmakers, government officials, academic researchers, and the media, use GuideStar data to make intelligent decisions about the social sector. GuideStar Nonprofit Profiles are populated with information from the IRS, directly from nonprofits, and via other partners in the nonprofit sector. In addition, users see GuideStar data on more than 160 philanthropic websites and applications. GuideStar is itself a 501(c)(3) public charity.

About The LAGRANT Foundation (TLF)

Since its inception in 1998, The LAGRANT Foundation (TLF) has provided more than $3 million and 891 scholarships to continue its mission to increase the number of ethnic minorities in the fields of advertising, marketing, and public relations. With the generous support of its major donors and supporters, TLF provides scholarships, career & professional development workshops, mentorships, and internships/entry-level positions to African American/Black, Alaska Native/Native American, Asian American/Pacific Islander and Hispanic/Latino undergraduate and graduate students.

###

Note to reporters and editors: “The” in The LAGRANT Foundation name is part of the Foundation’s legal name. Please do not drop the “The” or lowercase the “T.” When spelling “LAGRANT,” capitalize all letters. As an alternative, you can use the letters TLF in lieu of The LAGRANT Foundation.

The post The LAGRANT Foundation Earns Platinum Seal of Transparency on GuideStar appeared first on Good News!.

Comedian Bill Engvall on Dealing With Men’s Health Issues

Austin Tang — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 17:43:38 +0000

http://goodnewsplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/bill_engvall_1.mp3
Comedian Bill Engvall. Bill is a Grammy nominated, multi-platinum selling recording artist and one of the top comedians in the country. He was recently awarded “Casino Comedian” of the year at the 2019 Casino Entertainment Awards in Las Vegas, NV. He is currently on tour and since 2016, Bill has hosted a weekly podcast “My 2 Cents” with PodcastOne which offers his funny, thought-provoking and unique perspective on just about everything.
He’s not afraid to talk about difficult topics including prostate health, frequent urges to urinate and sexual health. He discussed supplements and how they can help men as they get older
He’ll be joined by Urologist Joseph V. DiTrolio, M.D.
This is provided by Urinozinc.

The post Comedian Bill Engvall on Dealing With Men’s Health Issues appeared first on Good News!.

Margo Manhattan Valentine’s Event, www.margomanhattan.com

admin — Fri, 14 Feb 2014 22:38:56 +0000

ABOUT MARGO
Elegant. Edgy. Captivating. Sexy.
“I was born during intermission,” states spirited and internationally-renowned jewelry designer Margo Manhattan. Daughter of New York City Prima Ballerina Karin von Aroldingen and God-daughter to Ballet Master George Balanchine, Margo was born into a life of beauty and culture, one that prized precision, hard work and originality. Inspired by the fast pace of New York and the exciting beat of its dance and theater worlds, Margo’s sleek, versatile designs present a vision at once elegant and edgy, captivating, and sexy.
Margo began making Jewelry in the Byzantine technique at the tender age of 15. She instantly fell in love with the metals and stones and the endless possibilities they afforded her creativity: she had found her calling. After graduating from FIT, Margo perfected her knowledge of jewelry design in Paris at the Studio Bercot. She then immersed herself in the fashion industry, landing jobs with Karl Lagerfeld and Patrick Kelly, and with famed Vogue photographer Arthur Elgort. When her jewelry was discovered in a styling shoot by Patrick Demarchelier, Paris Vogue decided to prominently feature her work.
Shortly thereafter, Margo’s business extended the globe, from Paris to Hong Kong. Upon returning to New York, Margo set up her production facilities, opened accounts throughout the U.S. and was prominently featured in major fashion publications from Vanity Fair to Joyce in Hong Kong. In the 1990’s Margo combined her love of jewelry with her other great passion—philanthropy. This took the form of symbolic, ground-breaking designs: first the Earth pin for Earth Day (1990) followed by the original Red Ribbon lapel pin for AIDS awareness (1991). This furthered Margo’s reputation as a visionary, socially aware designer. She then developed the Pink Ribbon for Breast Cancer for Estée Lauder’s Breast Cancer Research Foundation and for other breast cancer fund-raising efforts. These ribbons have become icons over the two decades.
The new Margo Manhattan boutique opened to great fanfare in December 2010 on 88th and Madison Avenue, featuring sterling, alluring gemstones, diamond, gold and platinum jewelry. The boutique celebrates Margo’s philosophy of enhancing beauty from the inside out by creating a variety of looks through mixing and matching different types of chains: leather, pendants and necklaces all combine to display Margo’s signature styling. “The piece finds the person,” says Margo, who immediately focuses in on each client’s unique features. She reflects each individual’s beauty by custom tailoring a look and design, whether it is for everyday wear or for a wedding, engagement or other special event.
Margo first developed a dedicated following with her signature Passion collection—bold but romantic interlocking heart rings. Her passion and inventiveness as well as her signature philosophy of “living in the moment” come through eloquently in every aspect of her design, from conception through execution.

The post Margo Manhattan Valentine’s Event, www.margomanhattan.com appeared first on Good News!.

platinum Archives - Good News!

The LAGRANT Foundation Earns ﻿Platinum Seal of Transparency on GuideStar

Comedian Bill Engvall on Dealing With Men’s Health Issues

Margo Manhattan Valentine’s Event, www.margomanhattan.com

The LAGRANT Foundation Earns Platinum Seal of Transparency on GuideStar