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星期一, 7月 25, 2022

ISCT publishes conclusions and consensus from its 2022 Annual Meeting

ISCT publishes conclusions and consensus from its 2022 Annual Meeting

ISCT provided post-pandemic venue for the entire cell and gene therapy sector to generate solutions to the major barriers to providing therapies to patients 

Vancouver, Canada, July 25, 2022 - The International Society for Cell & Gene Therapy (ISCT), the global society of clinicians, researchers, regulators, technologists, and industry partners dedicated to the translation of cell and gene therapy (CGT) into safe and effective therapies to improve patients’ lives, today announces the conclusions and consensus from its international ISCT 2022 Annual Meeting. 

The ISCT Annual Meeting, held this year in San Francisco, US, between May 4-7, 2022, is the largest global yearly summit event for all those involved in the cell and gene therapy translation sector. It has set the aims, policies, solutions, and consensus path forward for the sector over each successive 12 months, addressing the biggest bottlenecks in cell and gene therapy development. The ISCT Annual Meeting is designed to connect cell and gene therapy translation professionals to educate, inspire, network and collaborate.  

In total, 1,646 cell and gene therapy experts from 38 countries attended in person the 2022 meeting, representing all stakeholders in the cell and gene therapy field across industry, academic and regulatory spheres. Of these attendees, 59 percent were from industry, including therapy developers, manufacturers, other supply chain providers and investors. 41 percent were from academia, government and non-profit organizations. The largest sector increase in attendance was from manufacturing, with 23 percent of in-person attendees at ISCT 2022, raised from 11 percent in the virtual ISCT 2021 meeting. In addition, there were over 2,000 in-person B2B partnering meetings, a 400 percent increase on previous years. 

ISCT 2022 featured a revamped program addressing new translational challenges arising through the rapid and sustained growth of the field. “The exponential growth phase in the field of cell and gene therapy continues as a growing number of therapies are being approved and new innovations are created,” said Anthony Ting, Chief Commercialization Officer, ISCT. “The development of a novel cell or gene therapy for the treatment of patients with high unmet medical needs is a process that requires communication and collaboration across multiple disciplines including scientists, industries including both therapeutic developers and technology enablers, as well as clinicians, regulators, and the patients themselves. The continuation of this cross-sector collaboration is vital.” 

The ISCT 2022 scientific program, renamed the Translational Pathway Program, integrated perspectives across the CGT sector to address key topics at the various stages of translation. The program was structured to mirror therapeutic development, launching with addressing barriers to early translational research, proceeding through the various phases of clinical trials, and concluding with patient access and commercialization considerations. 

“The new meeting format allowed delegates to attend sessions based not only on cell types but also product development pathways,” said Bambi Grilley, Co-Chair, ISCT 2022. “The success of this new format is largely reflective of the fact that cell and gene therapies now run the gamut of pre-clinical to post-marketing.” 

Launching the Translational Pathway Program, the Presidential Plenary provided clarification as to the scale of increases of gene editing and gene modified therapies, including those now commercially available in many countries. In addition, there were extensive discussions on equality of access issues, specifically how to widen patient access within and across countries, and the commercial and regulatory challenges in developing advanced cell and gene therapies for rare diseases. 

ISCT hosting the 33 roundtables at the Annual Meeting provided key stakeholders a platform, unique in the cell and gene therapy sector, to debate and provide consensus to guide ISCT and the wider sector on a full range of topics, barriers and milestones currently affecting cell and gene therapy. The roundtables enabled delegates to ask questions, join in debates, and participate in problem-solving to develop impactful solutions that shape their field. 

The roundtables covered the full range of therapies, including innovation, clinical translation, product launch and patient access for CAR-Ts, MSCs, iPSCs, and a variety of gene therapies. The topics included the relationship between investors and the CGT sector, expanded access and hospital exemption, managing the CGT workforce and skills crisis, product development, managing risks, potency assays, toxicity, sterility, starting materials and donors, supply chains and chain of custody and identity. 

Headline conclusions from debates in the roundtables included the requirement for region, and even country-specific solutions, whilst historically organizations in the cell and gene therapy industry had tried to present single international solutions, with limited efficacy. Similarly, solutions need to be different within different technologies and fields within the CGT sector. It was also agreed that the sector still needs to form more collaborations to serve patient requirements in the future. Finally, standardization across the reporting and qualification of facilities collecting and administering commercially sponsored products is vital. 

Workforce development was a central focus of the Roundtable Program, aiming to provide solutions to the dearth of qualified personnel to manufacture cell and gene therapy products. Training programs are limited and most personnel are trained on-the-job. Middle management roles are also particularly challenging to fill because personnel with experience are in high demand and can be lured away to the highest paying opportunity. Delegates shared experiences from their laboratories and participated in outlining solutions to the workforce shortage. The consensus was that the field needs to think ‘outside the box’ to develop hands-on training programs, not only for graduates, but also for experienced individuals looking to change careers. One opportunity to consider is academic collaborations with industry to train personnel. ISCT will look to facilitate these partnerships, utilizing the strong ties that are present with the ISCT Industry Committee. 

“The COVID pandemic has provided an ultimate clarification of the urgent need for therapeutic development for a range of therapies at the same time as preventing in-person meetings for these therapies to be discussed. The onus was therefore on ISCT, at its thirtieth anniversary, to provide the platform for the sector to meet again for the first time in three years. This platform enabled all stakeholders in the sector to reach fresh consensus and conclusions about the new priorities for the cell and gene therapy space,” said Bruce Levine, outgoing President, ISCT. “ISCT broadened its focus, through a whole series of roundtables, to cover wider challenges experienced across the industry, from generating return on investment to managing the supply chain. ISCT will continue to monitor the efficacy of solutions generated at the meeting and continue to work with all stakeholders to ensure an increasing number of patients are able to benefit from cell and gene therapies.”

波士頓市熱浪緊急狀態展延至7/25 12青年家庭中心開放供人消暑

MAYOR WU EXTENDS HEAT EMERGENCY THROUGH MONDAY, 12 BCYF COOLING CENTERS TO REMAIN OPEN TO ALL RESIDENTS
BOSTON - Sunday, July 24, 2022 - Today, Mayor Michelle Wu extended the heat emergency in the City of Boston through Monday, July 25, due to the hot weather that is forecasted to last into Monday. Temperatures are expected to stay in the 90s. The heat emergency began last Tuesday, and following the first extension the heat emergency was previously scheduled to end today.

“With the hot temperatures and humidity now projected to last into Monday, we’ve made the decision to again extend the heat emergency to prioritize the safety of our residents,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “As we lengthen the heat emergency for a second time, it is evident that a changing climate is a public health risk for our City. I’m thankful for the many City employees who have helped us get through the first part of this emergency, and urge residents to continue to take care of one another.”

To help residents stay cool, cooling centers will remain open at 12 Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) community centers through Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Additionally, the Veronica Smith Senior Center in Brighton will be open Monday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A full list of centers can be found at boston.gov/heat. Due to the rising COVID-19 case count, the use of masks in cooling centers is strongly recommended. Additionally, splash pads will be open at parks and playgrounds throughout the City. Select indoor BCYF pools are open. Registration for a time to swim can be found at this link.

Boston Public Library locations are also available for residents to seek relief from the heat, and to find enriching activities and events. The East Boston and Egleston Square branches recently installed misters in their outdoor free WiFi zones.  

The City of Boston is taking critical immediate action to provide heat relief, including short-term, actionable steps toward relief during heat waves. The City of Boston has been engaging in a variety of catalytic projects to support extreme heat mitigation and improved health for residents. This includes the distribution of pop-up cooling kits with a hose, misters, and a tent to community organizations that have public events this summer. The cooling kits will be distributed over the coming weeks. 

The Boston Public Schools is encouraging students and their families to prepare for hot weather this week by staying well hydrated and dressing appropriately. Families are welcome to send their children to their respective summer programs, which will provide students with water and meals. 

Information on heat safety tips can be found online at boston.gov/heat and by following @CityofBoston on Twitter. Residents can sign up for AlertBoston, the City's emergency notification system, to receive emergency alerts by phone, email or text. Sign up online here. Residents are also encouraged to call 311 with any questions about available City services.

The Mayor issued the following heat safety tips for all members of the public:
  • Children and pets should never be left alone in vehicles, even for short periods of time.
  • Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids regardless of activity level. Avoid alcoholic beverages and liquids high in sugar or caffeine.
  • Keep cool with frequent cool showers, shade, and air conditioning or fans. 
  • Limit outdoor activity to morning and evening hours. Rest often in shady areas and be extra cautious from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., when the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation is strongest.
  • Know the signs of heat exhaustion. Heavy sweating, cool and clammy skin, dizziness, nausea, and muscle aches could all be signs of heat exhaustion. If symptoms persist, call 911 immediately. Do not delay care. Heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the U.S. and can exacerbate underlying illnesses.
  • Adults and children should use sunscreen containing an SPF-30 or higher and wear protective, loose-fitting clothing including long sleeve shirts and hats.
  • If you have a child in your home, use child window guards in addition to screens on any open window on the second story or above. Falls are the leading cause of injury for children under the age of six. 
  • Secure all window air conditioner units according to the manufacturer's specifications.
  • If you are heading to a beach, lake, or pool to beat the heat, swim where lifeguards are present. Always watch children near the water and make sure they’re wearing a U.S. Coast Guard approved life jacket.
  • Please call or check on neighbors, especially older adults and people with disabilities.
  • Please keep pets indoors, hydrated, and cool as asphalt and ground conditions are significantly hotter and unsafe during heat.

Helping Individuals Experiencing Homelessness:
  • If you see individuals out in the heat who appear immobile or disoriented, please ask them if they need assistance and call 911 immediately.
  • The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) operates emergency shelters at 112 Southampton St. and 794 Massachusetts Ave. These facilities are air conditioned and open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Amnesty has been called because of extremely high temperatures so those with non-violent restrictions can access shelter out of the heat. 
  • The City of Boston works closely with a network of shelter providers to ensure there is adequate shelter, food, water, and a cool respite from the heat.
  • Street outreach teams providing recovery services remain operating as normal during summertime weather.
  • The Engagement Center will be open to provide a cooling space.

Playground Safety:  
  • Shoes should be worn outdoors, including playgrounds and turf athletic fields, as surfaces can become extremely hot and cause burns, even on splash pads and spray decks.

Outdoor Fires and Grilling:
  • No outdoor fires are allowed in Boston, including fire pits, chimineas, and bonfires.
  • Charcoal grills must be on the ground and away from buildings. Keep in mind the wind and never leave grills unattended. Dispose of the ash in a metal container once completely out.
  • Propane tank grills are only allowed on first floor porches with steps to the ground. Do not place propane tank grills near air conditioners or up against a building. Make sure all connections are tight and never carry propane tanks into a home.
  • Grills should always be used in a well-ventilated area.

Mayor Wu recently announced Heat Resilience Solutions for Boston, a citywide framework to prepare Boston for hotter summers and more intense heat events. The Heat Plan presents 26 strategies that will help build a more just, equitable, and resilient Boston. To support the implementation of the Heat Plan, the City will launch the Boston Extreme Temperatures Response Task Force, which will help deliver a unified, all-of-government response to address chronic high temperature conditions and prepare the city in advance of extreme heat events. The Task Force’s work will be supported by the Environment Department, the Office of Emergency Management, and the Boston Public Health Commission’s Office of Public Health Preparedness with the goal of collaboratively protecting and promoting the health and wellbeing of Boston residents facing increasing temperatures and other climate risks. 

波士頓氣溫 7/24 也破百 綠路噴泉孩童嬉水樂

綠路 (Greenway)的圓環噴泉 (Rings Fountain) ,小朋友玩得不亦樂乎。 (周菊子攝)
             (Boston Orange 編譯) 波士頓市在一連6天熱昏頭之際,724日下午,氣溫達到華氏100度。

                 國家氣象局波士頓Norton辦公室的氣象學家Kyle Pederson說,羅根國際機場的氣溫表,在下午213分 時,跳至3位數。波士頓市氣溫達到華氏100度的上一次記錄,發生在2021630日,而自1933年以來的724日最高溫記錄是華氏98度。

綠路 (Greenway)的圓環噴泉 (Rings Fountain) 好涼爽。 (周菊子攝)
                        Pederson說,週一下午,會有冷鋒抵達,帶來陣雨,暴雷,舒緩一點熱度。國家氣象局預測,星期二氣溫會是華氏80度出頭,濕度也降低些。波士頓市每年這時候的平均高溫為華氏82度。

                   星期六下午時,波士頓市長吳弭特地把波士頓市熱浪來襲的緊急狀態展延到週一。

                       許多不想在家裡一直開冷氣的民眾,紛紛去到政府開放的冷卻中心避暑,也許多人跑到綠路 (Greenway)的圓環噴泉 (Rings Fountain)那兒,讓噴上空中的水花灑到自己身上來降溫。

                  有些人受不了這高溫,熱得病倒了。麻州總醫院的急診室從上星期開始,就多了不少熱昏了,或脫水,心臟病,中風的人。

綠路 (Greenway)的圓環噴泉 (Rings Fountain) ,小朋友最開心。 (周菊子攝)
                 週五,週六這2天,波士頓急救服務局接到不下30通因為太熱導致必須急救的電話。從週二到週六,他們共出動了80多次。

                   一份最近發表的報告稱,如果空氣中的廢氣排放量一直很高的話,到2050年時,波士頓人可能會有42天以上氣溫超過華氏90度。

                    根據一份網路上的停電地圖,週日下午時,多徹斯特有大約2萬人家裏停電了,直到週日晚上,Eversource的客戶,還有3200人沒電,其中有700人住在多徹斯特。


綠路 (Greenway)的圓環噴泉 (Rings Fountain)夜景。 (周菊子攝)
綠路 (Greenway)的圓環噴泉 (Rings Fountain)夜景。 (周菊子攝)

星期日, 7月 24, 2022

波士頓美術館前今早槍響 警方逮捕一名27歲男子

                   (Boston Orange 編譯) 波士頓市724日早上再傳槍響,127歲男子在波士頓美術館 (MFA) 附近,連開數槍,射擊另一名男子。警察趕到現場後,將受傷男子送往鄰近醫院。該男子無生命危險。

                               波士頓警察是在早上11點多時,接獲消息,趕到杭亭頓道  (Huntington Ave) 491號一帶,發現一名男子身中數槍,用急救車把他送往醫院。該男子並無生命危險。

                  警察獲得嫌犯模樣描述後,在波士頓警察局總部前面,攔下27歲的波士頓市居民Marcello Holliday,關押了他,並預定在他出席洛士百利地方法院聆訊時,控以持械攻擊,甚至謀殺,在距離樓宇500英尺之內開槍,非法持械,非法持有彈藥,以及攜帶裝有子彈的槍枝等罪名。

                      波士頓美術博物館在槍擊案發生後,暫時關閉。

                     最近數週,波士頓警察已報告幾起緝獲槍枝事件,這週末在相關逮捕之外,又從街頭搜走4把槍。

波士頓警察總總監Gregory Long在一份聲明中表示,這些逮捕顯示了警察局同仁每日冒著生命危險,持續從鄰里街頭掃蕩非法槍枝的不懈努力。

                       波士頓市長吳弭表示,我們的波士頓警察每天日以繼夜的一直在做艱困又很有影響的工作,消滅街頭的非法槍枝。我很感謝今日在波士頓美術館那兒從和社區夥伴立即合作到很快辨識涉案人,行動迅速,保護居民及遊客安全的警察們

星期六, 7月 23, 2022

波士頓台灣美食廚藝講座今年訂9月8、9兩日舉行

波士頓僑務委員郭競儒(後左三)和波士頓僑教中心主任潘昭榮 (後右三)等人開會,
籌備台灣美食廚藝講座。 (郭競儒提供)
               (Boston Orange) 因為疫情停辦兩年的「僑委會臺灣美食國際巡迴講座」,今年重新啟動。波士頓這一站,將於98日,9日在波士頓市、昆士市舉行。

              僑委會722日在僑務電子報上宣佈,今年的「僑委會臺灣美食國際巡迴講座」,已規劃4條路線,將派名廚2人一組的於892個月間,巡迴美國東部、西部,歐洲及非洲等23個城市,預定舉辦43場美食廚藝示範及觀摩,饗宴。

              波士頓的這場台灣美食廚藝講座,今年由波克萊台灣商會主辦,將分別在波士頓市的安良工商會會址,以及昆士市的龍鳳大酒樓舉行2場台灣美食廚藝講座,另外為45家餐館安排諮詢輔導。

曾獲2013年美國鳳凰城東西料理鐵人大賽冠軍的「御軒食品公司顧問」潘盟仁,以及搭檔蔡萬利,是美東線主廚,預定9月先到華府,再來波士頓。

波士頓僑務委員郭競儒與波士頓僑教中心主任潘昭榮,僑教中心工作人員,波克萊台灣商會會長李孟潔,副會長洪維謙,以及2名前任會長徐小玲,陳玉瑛和龍鳳大酒樓老闆梅錫銳21日下午在昆士市開會討論接送大廚,採購食材,準備器材等一應細節。

                                        郭競儒表示,來自台灣的僑胞都很想念台灣味道,美國本地人聽多了,也都很嚮往台灣美味,人們對這次的廚藝講座可以學到烹煮那幾樣台灣佳餚,充滿期待。

星期五, 7月 22, 2022

City of Boston Funding updates

 

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FEDERAL GRANTS


AmeriCorps, 9/13/2022
Volunteer Generation grants will develop and/or support community-based entities to recruit, manage, and support volunteers. Minimum award: $100,000.
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New This Week


Department of Agriculture, 8/2/2022
Urban Agriculture and Innovation Production grants support food access; education; business and start-up costs for new farmers; and policy development related to zoning and other needs. Grants are available for planning and implementation; awards range from: $50,000 - $300,000

National Endowment for the Humanities, 8/10/2022
Media Projects grants support collaboration between media producers and scholars to develop humanities content and to prepare documentary films, radio, and podcasts. Max award: $1M.

Small Business Administration, 8/18/2022
Service-Disabled Veteran Entrepreneurship Training grants support organizational capacity to market and deliver entrepreneurship training programs. Grants range from $50,000 to $150,000.

Department of Justice, 9/12/2022
Youth Violence Prevention grants support strategies targeted to middle and high school age youth. Max award: $250,000.

Health Resources and Services Administration, 10/12/2022
Healthy Tomorrows Partnership for Children grants support access to health care for under-resourced and underserved children, youth, and their families nationwide. Max award: $50,000.

National Endowment for the Humanities, 1/11/2023
Public Humanities Projects engage humanities scholarship to analyze significant themes in disciplines such as history, literature, ethics, and art history. Max award: $1M. 


Federal funding opportunities are continuously updated on grants.gov


STATE GRANTS

Cultural Council, 9/28/2022
Cultural Sector Recovery Grants ($5,000-$75,000) support to Massachusetts cultural organizations, collectives, and businesses negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Executive Office of Health & Human Services, 9/30/2022
This is advance notice of a Request for Responses. EOHHS seeks a pool of qualified vendors that will be eligible to contract with MassHealth Accountable Care Organizations and Managed Care Organizations to serve as Behavioral Health Community Partners; and a separate pool of qualified vendors to serve as Long-Term Services and Supports Community Partners.

Department of Conservation & Recreation, 12/31/2023
DCR is soliciting bidders to provide Real Estate Advisory Services concerning DCR public parks. Services will include Real Estate Market Analysis, Arts & Culture Feasibility, Active Uses Implementation Strategy Development, Community Outreach and Engagement, as well as marketing services. 


Department of Public Health, 6/30/2029
DPH is seeking qualified attorneys to provide department-wide legal services and and/or legal support services.

New This Week


City of Somerville, 8/3/2022
The Office of Housing Stability requests proposals for Legal Services for Tenants.

Division of Insurance, 8/5/2022
Seeks to create a pool of pre-qualified vendors to provide outside legal counsel and representation in regard to the examination, administrative supervision, rehabilitation, conservation and liquidation of certain regulated insurers.


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CITY GRANTS

Boston Public Health Commission, 8/6/2022
Boston Youth Resiliency and Recovery Collaborative is seeking qualified youth-serving organizations to increase equitable access to high quality mentoring opportunities for BIPOC LGBTQ+ young people.

New This Week


Boston Public Health Commission, 7/30/2022
The Bureau of Recovery Services seeks proposals from qualified consultants to draft and support data collection and evaluation activities with the Massachusetts Collaborative for Action, Leadership, and Learning.

Mayor’s Office of Housing, 8/17/2022
Requests proposals from non-profit organizations and units of local government to implement and facilitate Boston’s Youth Action Board.


Bids are updated continuously on the City of Boston Supplier Portal.


FOUNDATION GRANTS

Obama Foundation/My Brother’s Keeper Alliance, Weekly - beginning 7/15/2022
The goal of the Freedom Summer 2022 Fund is to provide communities with tools and resources to create safe spaces for our boys and young men of color, particularly during the summer months, in an effort to curb the uptick in violence we are seeing across the country. Awards will range from $15,000 to $25,000 until funds are exhausted.


John and Maria Laffin Trust, 7/31/2022
Funding priorities (national): animal welfare, medical research, health, and human services. Awards range from $2,000 to $40,000.

Emeril Lagasse Foundation, 8/1/2022
Grants (up to $10,000) support school garden and/or culinary education programs. 

3M Foundation, 9/1/2022
Funding goal: to help build a diverse pipeline of global talent by increasing student interest and achievement in STEM. T - Two education grant cycles: K-12  is April to June; Higher Ed is July to September. Awards range from $5,000 - $125,000.

Liberty Mutual Foundation, 9/8/2022
Funding priorities: Housing Stability and Youth and Young Adult Workforce Development. Geographics focus: Boston. Funding categories: planning and implementation. Awards range from $25,000 to $200,000.

Liberty Mutual Foundation, 9/8/2022
Funding priorities: Climate Resiliency, Workforce Skills Development, Sustainable Infrastructure. Geographic focus: Boston. Funding categories: planning and implementation. Awards range from $25,000 to $200,000.

Calvin K. Kazanjian Economics Foundation, 9/10/2022
Funding is centered on the delivery of economic education to youth in non-school settings; behavioral economics with a focus on environmental issues; economic education initiatives to underserved communities in the local states; online competitions; entrepreneurship education; marketing capabilities to serve more populations in economic education; programs to generate more excitement for economic and financial education; and economic education programs in a recently mandated state. Awards range from $10,000 to $25,000. Applications begin with a Letter of Interest.

Nord Family Foundation, 8/1/2022
Funding priorities: Arts and Culture, Civic Affairs, Education and Health and Social Services. Funding categories: programs (priority); also capital improvements and capital campaigns when special criteria are met.

American Bar Endowment, 7/1/2022 to 9/23/2022
Opportunity Grants (up to $25,000) support new, boots-on-the-ground, innovative programs and projects that serve the immediate and critical legal needs of the public and are of importance to the legal profession and its concerns for access to justice. Applications begin with a Letter of Inquiry.

We Raise Foundation, 9/30/2022
Funding priorities: education, workforce development, and criminal justice. Emerging Leader Grants ($15,000) support young adults in Christian organizations who are leading new programs at the intersection of poverty, violence, and inequality in the United States. 

Lisa Libraries, Open
Donations of new children's books and small libraries go to organizations that work with families in underserved areas throughout the United States.Recipient organizations should cover the shipping and handling costs.

Citizens Bank, Open
Funding goal: to support opportunities for significant and measurable community impact. Funding priorities: hunger and food insecurity; financial literacy; economic development, job training, and small business development. Funding focus: projects that serve diverse, underserved populations and neighborhoods and demonstrate strong results.

Amgen Foundation, Open
Funding priorities: Science Education and Community Life. 

 

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THE RESOURCE TABLE

FUNDING FORECAST: DRUG-FREE COMMUNITIES
The Centers for Disease Control developed this program to support community coalitions working to prevent and reduce substance use among youth.
Grants will be awarded to applicants that have never received this grant before.
The application period is expected to be 1/26/2023 to 3/27/2023.
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“Genius is equally distributed. Opportunity is not. Camelback is here to change that.”
Camelback Ventures philanthropy is focused on entrepreneurs of color and women. The Capital Collaborative is a cohort-based fellowship program run by Camelback and designed for White leaders in philanthropy and impact investing who want to deepen their personal and professional work on racial equity and racial justice. This cohort program will run from September 2022 through March 2023, with the first in-person Summit October 12-14th. Details here.



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