A one of a kind survey just in time for World Social Media Day (June 30th) reveals a big secret some millennials are keeping from their grandparents: While they enjoy having grandma and grandpa on Facebook, some grandkids secretly want to unfriend them because they post embarrassing stuff!
The survey uncovers the TOP 5 FACEBOOK NO-NOs FOR GRANDMA**
**click link for video**
The survey was conducted by Visiting Angels, one of the nation’s largest in-home senior care companies with a local office.
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Revenue Restructure Task Force to Hold Town Hall Meeting on June 27 in Salt Lake County
What:
The Utah State Legislature Tax Restructuring and Equalization Task Force is hosting a town hall in Kearns on Thursday, June 27. The task force is traveling Utah on a statewide listening tour to hear suggestions, concerns and receive input from constituents, local officials, business owners, stakeholders, community leaders and any who want to be involved in the process to review ways to best address the state’s outdated tax structure.
The town hall meeting will begin with an open house where attendees can learn about the issue, the task force process and ask questions. Following the open house, the task force will provide a presentation on the challenges the state budget is facing and the attendees will have the opportunity to provide input. Additionally, an informational website will be available with an online form for the public to comment and provide feedback throughout the process.
The town hall meeting will be live* streamed on le.utah.gov. *If there are technical issues with the live stream, the recording will be posted on the legislative website at a later time.
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US Migrant Protection Protocols Should Be Immediately Reversed
New York, June 26, 2019 – A photo of a Salvadoran father and daughter who died in an attempt to reach the United States is a shocking reminder of the impact of violence in Central America, and the lethal impact of U.S. policies like the Migration Protection Protocols (MPP).
The Trump Administration's widespread use of MPP along the border forces vulnerable families to wait for months in unsafe conditions. This policy should be rescinded immediately.
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) currently provides humanitarian assistance to asylum seekers on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border, and in Central America.
Rowan Cody, Emergency Deputy Field Director (Mexico) –
“U.S. policy is putting people in danger and lives at risk. The Migrant Protection Protocols should be reversed, and the United States should take action to address the root causes of Central American violence and displacement.”
Jenn Piatt, Senior Director, Refugee Resettlement and Asylum Policy and Advocacy –
“America’s role here should be to save lives, not put them at further risk.
“This shameful policy position of the Trump Administration is wholly unaligned with what we have seen in our offices across the United States. At the border and beyond, communities’ desire to represent the traditional posture of welcome is readily apparent in our volunteers, our staff, and local leaders.”
The IRC is the only INGO working in the returnee reception site and with at-risk individuals as they return to El Salvador. There, the IRC has assisted thousands of vulnerable people, including women, girls and members of the LGBTQ community with cash relief, key connections to services for health, shelter and mental health services. In addition to response efforts in California and Texas, the IRC’s humanitarian response in Arizona has served more than 4,000 asylum seeking families.
In March, IRC conducted an assessment in Nogales, Juarez, and Nuevo Laredo. Over 200 shelter-based families in Mexico revealed their fears. Children are reported to be at risk from kidnapping, gang recruitment and violence, sexual abuse as well as physical violence - in particular when they are in transit or in the border town. As of June 8, it was reported that approximately 10,393 who had been returned to Mexico under MPP.
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For more information, or to schedule an interview, please reach out to communications@rescue.org
About the IRC
The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is at work in over 40 countries and 26 offices across the U.S. helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future, and strengthen their communities. Learn more at www.rescue.org and follow the IRC on Twitter & Facebook.
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New Miniseries
Insomnia
Releases Fourth Episode Today
via YouTube + insomniatheshow.com
Watch Now, HERE
New York, NY - June 26, 2019 - Vishaal Reddy, queer, South Asian, actor, writer, and producer, has released the fourth episode of his debut miniseries Insomnia today, Wednesday, June 26. The series, consisting of six episodes, will be released weekly on Wednesdays at 12PM EST and available to watch via YouTube and insomniatheshow.com. Watch episodes 1-4, out now, below.
Episode 1 // David: https://bit.ly/2RdRbmr
Episode 2 // Meera: https://bit.ly/2F5tzf0
Episode 3 // Kat: https://bit.ly/2KrprKu
Episode 4 // Lila + Frank: https://bit.ly/31YeeXc
Insomnia is a darkly comedic, single-camera, limited series about Nikhil Sharma (Vishaal Reddy) - a struggling bi-sexual Indian-American writer who can't seem to get his life together. Nikhil secretly starts moonlighting as a male escort in New York City, and through his darkly absurd, late-night adventures, he finds himself dealing with racism, sexuality, loneliness, and a lack of sleep. Taking cues from shows such as Master of None, Louie, Fleabag, and High Maintenance, this is Nikhil's journey to find love, happiness, and his true identity. This is a story about growing up. And failing. A lot.
After spending years being frustrated by both the lack and misrepresentation of roles for someone of his race and sexuality, Reddy decided to take matters into his own hands and create a role of his own. The concept for the show spawned from real-life experience out in NYC where he was approached by a stranger, who had asked him to consider taking a job as a male escort. The series was directed by award-winning director, Michelle Cutolo, and also stars Nikki Renee Daniels (Hamilton, The Book of Mormon), Aneesh Sheth (High Maintenance, Difficult People, New Amsterdam), Cheech Manahar (Mean Girls The Musical), Alison Barton (Master of None), Kuhoo Verma (The Big Sick), and more.
Reddy was able to get Insomnia off of the ground with the help of a Kickstarter with over 190 backers, and the series has already been heralded by them., Advocate, Mashable, Brown Girl Magazine, Wussy Mag, The Teal Mango, India West, and more.
Vishaal Reddy is an NYC transplant, originally from Tennessee. He received his undergraduate degree at Boston University, studying Business Administration and Theater. Upon moving to NYC, he was a part of numerous off-Broadway plays and musicals, while also diving into the television//film world (recent credits include The Punisher, Bull, and Big Dogs). Feeling frustrated with the industry's portrayal of Indian characters, he started writing and producing his own screenplays and sketches. Most recently, Reddy completed the Tribeca Film Creators Market, where he was selected as one of the N.O.W. creators, and has been a special guest at Buzzfeed HQ, where he had a chance to chat all things Insomnia during a panel. His ultimate goal is to use Insomnia as a platform to launch a production company, focusing on the stories of Asian Americans and members of the LGBTQ+ community, as Asian characters make up less than 3% of on-screen characters, and only 4.8% of television characters identify as LGBTQ+.
The first four episodes of Insomnia are available to watch now. For more information, please visit https://www.insomniatheshow.com/.
To keep up with Insomnia, please visit:
https://www.facebook.com/insomniatheshow
https://www.instagram.com/insomniatheshow/
https://twitter.com/insomniatheshow
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I wanted to share with you a GoFundMe launched by Project Strong is a non profit dedicated to improving the lives of children and young adults living with neuromuscular diseases, by providing educational programs, activities and events that meet their needs.
According to the GoFundMe campaign, Project Strong needs community help to raise money for their Summer Camp this year! The Summer Camp is an overnight getaway camp that will run from August 2nd-5th in the Salt Lake City, Utah area. This Camp is available to those living with neuromuscular diseases ages 7-17. 100% of donations will go towards sponsoring campers, volunteers and camp expenses.
The campaign can be found through this link: https://www.gofundme.com/audrey039s-campaign-for-project-strong-inc
GoFundMe: Project Strong NMD Summer Camp
https://www.gofundme.com/audrey039s-campaign-for-project-strong-inc
Campaign description:
Who we are
Project Strong is a non profit dedicated to improving the lives of children and young adults living with neuromuscular diseases, by providing educational programs, activities and events that meet their needs. We aim to help them find their own unique strengths that stretch beyond their physical abilities.
What we're doing
We need your help to raise money for our Summer Camp this year! Our Summer Camp is an overnight getaway camp that will run from August 2nd-5th in the Salt Lake City, Utah area. This Camp is available to those living with neuromuscular diseases ages 7-17. For safety and comfort all our Campers will be paired up with their own well trained volunteer. Our Camp is run by volunteers with decades of experience attending muscular dystrophy camps and medical professionals experienced in cares and equipment use specific to our campers.
Campers will take part in a variety of tailored activities that are not only therapeutic but fun, including:
-Swimming
-Horseback riding
-Cycling
-Archery
-Fishing
-Arts and crafts
-Gaming tournaments
-Talent show
-Dances
Costs
100% of donations will go towards sponsoring campers, volunteers and camp expenses including:
-Lodging
-Meals
-Activity supplies
-Transportation
-Medical supplies
-Event costs
Why
Summer Camp is the best time of the year for all involved! It's an opportunity for our campers to feel free to be themselves, participate in challenging and creative activities, and be social in a fun and supportive environment. It gives parents and caregivers much needed respite for all the work they do caring for their child the rest of the year. And it gives volunteers precious insight into what it's like to live with a neuromuscular disease as well as make a lifelong friend.
Please consider donating to help give a deserving child the best week of the year!
For more info check out our website https://goprojectstrong.org
