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A small gift to The California Wellness Foundation in 2014 produced a legacy that continues to this day.
Colburn “Cole” S. Wilbur, former interim president of Cal Wellness, stepped away from the foundation in 2014 when current President and CEO Judy Belk stepped in. When he left, he decided to gift his remaining retirement benefit funds to Cal Wellness. He included a simple note with the check he mailed to the foundation: “The staff will know what to do with this.”
Indeed, they did.
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When Debbie Case, CEO of Meals on Wheels San Diego County, heard that she had been awarded a Cal Wellness Sabbatical Award, she knew exactly where she wanted to go.
“I did the bucket list things that would bring me joy and happiness, including spending 12 days in Iceland,” Ms. Case said of her sabbatical. “I went to Iceland with my first cousin and my aunt and we had a blast – I hiked the ice caves, I hiked the waterfalls, I saw the Northern Lights.”
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Cal Wellness Sabbatical Award honoree Mel Mason adventured across three countries during his time away from work. But he nearly didn’t apply for the award at all.
As executive director of The Village Project for more than 11 years, Mr. Mason had to be convinced to apply.
“My board chair and my wife said ‘you need to apply.’ I applied, and then waited for the ‘thanks but no thanks’ call,” Mr. Mason said. “The day I received a phone call here that I had actually been honored with the sabbatical...

Connecting requires a little creativity nowadays. We're here to help.
In these unprecedented times, social distancing is critical in order to stay well and help keep the people that we love healthy. But there's good news: You can still be social while practicing social distancing. And it doesn't have to mean that you disconnect from the people who matter. Here are ways to stay connected to your loved ones from afar (of course, make sure you have a solid Internet connection):
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Check out five of our favorite predictions.
Awards ceremonies in the time of COVID-19 certainly don't look the same as they did during so-called “normal" times. So what can we expect from the 72nd Emmy Awards this year? Will there be a host? Will the ceremony itself be live as usual? Read on to learn more about what we know, and what we predict might be thrown into the mix.
1. Yes, the Emmys will go on
Good news: The Emmys ceremony will happen this year. (Because the show must go on!) Normall...

5 Hispanic Americans you may not know...but should.
Hispanic Heritage Month — observed from September 15 to October 15 each year — is an opportunity to celebrate the deep and lasting contributions of Americans of Hispanic descent. Read on for a list of these incredible Hispanic Americans you may not know, and their important work in science, human rights and sports:
Albert Baez: Renowned Physicist
An esteemed Mexican-born physicist, Albert Baez in 1948 co-invented the X-ray microscope, which ...

Connecting requires a little creativity nowadays. We're here to help.
In these unprecedented times, social distancing is critical in order to stay well and help keep the people that we love healthy. But there's good news: You can still be social while practicing social distancing. And it doesn't have to mean that you disconnect from the people who matter. Here are ways to stay connected to your loved ones from afar (of course, make sure you have a solid Internet connection):
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In this day and age, offering a level playing field when it comes to accessibility is important — and true accessibility for all users involves examining solutions from multiple angles. To stay ahead of the pack (and to stay on top of users’ needs), making new and existing forms of technology fully accessible is critical. Nearly 1 in 3 households self identifies as having a disability. While technological barriers may create a digital divide for those living with one or more disabilities, acc...

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Planning on traveling away from home during the holiday season? If you want to make sure you stay in the know about your home while away, monitoring your house using a security system originally designed in the ’80s doesn’t cut it anymore. The new frontier of connected products, smart appliances and smarthomes have revolutionized how people interact with their homes. To enjoy a truly peaceful holiday season, learning how to take full control of your home — even when you’re not at home — pays ...

National Hispanic Heritage Month honors the historical contributions of Americans of Hispanic descent.
This autumn during National Hispanic Heritage Month, join us in making a commitment to celebrate those who have achieved significant cultural and historical milestones while paving the way for future leaders.
Originally created as Hispanic Heritage Week, National Hispanic Heritage Month was expanded to be recognized as a month-long celebration in 1988, and has continued to grow in profile ov...

In this fast-paced, tech-driven world, truly meaningful connections can be in short supply. A dinner complete with a side order of devices — whether it’s phones, tablets or televisions — has become the norm. The good news is that disrupting this pattern can be as simple as an easy switch. Here’s what happens when you set aside your devices for a “device-free dinner” to make purposeful connections with your people.
(Don’t have time for dinner? A breakfast or nighttime snack together can reap t...

The results are in — membership in the Boys & Girls Clubs of America makes positive differences in the lives and futures of young people.

A newly released report, “Measuring the Impact of Boys & Girls Clubs,” found that young people who were engaged in club activities experienced favorable results in three different areas: academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles.

Mobile payment technologies continue to evolve, and these emerging technologies present new opportunities for payment networks and retailers alike. For each, discovering new ways to add value for consumers to achieve repeat-use cases is fundamental for retention. Because one thing is for certain: As consumers continue to adopt mobile payments, adding new value for those consumers will be key.
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Digital wallets often offer substantial benefits and rewards for consumers. Many major ...