From wildfires to hurricanes and animal hoarding to dog fighting, Courtney Protz-Sanders is skilled in triage and emergency sheltering for animals. She’s also founder and executive director of Paws for Life, a non-profit, foster-based, all-breed rescue for dogs and cats that has saved nearly 3,000 homeless animals from shelters and the streets of Michigan. “I
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One word can make all the difference. More than a year ago, FCA US took a seemingly small step by changing the name of its Employee Resource Groups. The Company supports seven groups representing a range of affinity communities: African-Americans, Latins, Asians, LGBT, veterans, Native Americans and women. These employee-directed groups pursue projects that enhance
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Steve Hatfield wished he had a mentor program like Winning Futures in his high school when he was preparing for his next steps. Now “Mentor of the Year,” Steve has been volunteering for six years with Winning Futures, a Michigan-based nonprofit organization that empowers youth to succeed through mentoring, strategic planning and workforce preparation. “It’s
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You’ve no doubt seen or heard the quote, “A labor of love always pays off.” Or perhaps you’ve been engaged in a labor of love, where your efforts were not motivated by personal gain, but by a hope that others may benefit. Recently, several motivated and empowered members of the Women’s Alliance, one of seven
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Diabetes is a serious and costly condition, according to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The condition affects more than 26 million Americans and is one of the top 10 leading causes of death in the United States. People with diabetes can face an array of health issues: Diabetes is the
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According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, a person dies by suicide every seven hours in the state of Michigan and it is the 10th leading cause of death in the state. “A lot of people think they can beat mental illness on their own, so they suffer in silence or take their own lives,” explains
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About 84 miles west of Chicago is the Kinnikinnick Creek Conservation Area, 429 acres of pure nature available for area residents and visitors to enjoy. Managed by the Boone County (Illinois) Conservation District (BCCD), this lush recreational area is located in the same county as the FCA US Belvidere Assembly Plant. While half of the
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