Wrapping up 2022: Year in Review

As 2022 comes to a close, we reflect on clients that made a big impact on their communities this year.

OUR CLIENTS ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Topeka Pride Parade

Topeka, Kansas made history by hosting the state's first-ever Pride celebration in September 2022 to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. Kansas native Stacy Lentz, co-owner of The Stonewall Inn in New York City, spoke at the event. Read more on Yahoo.

Living Cities is working to close racial income and wealth gaps in American cities. The collaborative supports and secures investments for Black and brown entrepreneurs. Read about the CEO and the nonprofit in Hispanic Executive.

Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is supporting mental health awareness by installing digital monitors in the terminal that convey the importance of mental health and offer helpful messages and valuable resources. Learn about the initiative on The Points Guy.

New Jersey’s child care centers are receiving essential funding for facility upgrades thanks to nearly $15 million in grants from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA). Read about the kickoff, led by First Lady Tammy Murphy, on NJ Spotlight News.

The World Trade Centers Association Foundation (WTCAF) held its third annual "Peace Through Trade" student competition, designed to identify and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders. This year’s winner was Space Era, an initiative to address the global housing crisis. Read more on AsiaOne.

Thanks to the New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs (BEA), $50 million in funding is being used to expand broadband to underserved locations. It will profoundly impact many aspects of the state's economic, social, academic, legal and medical life. Read more on GovTech.

Geared toward young people of color, women, recent graduates and the unemployed, the Northland Workforce Training Center in Buffalo, N.Y., boasts a 62% completion rate and an 87% job placement rate. Gov. Kathy Hochul calls it a model for the nation. Learn more on Site Selection.

Newark Symphony Hall's $50 million restoration project will renovate the historic Black-led arts venue and revitalize Broad Street – a gateway into New Jersey's largest city – by adding bike lanes, improved curbing, a central island and better transportation access. Read about the project on NJ.com.

GIVING BACK THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

Violet PR is deeply grateful to our clients, partners and media we work with every day. We're paying it forward with donations to Toni’s Kitchen and The Trevor Project on your behalf.