A-Mark Foundation

We're excited to announce that in the last two weeks, the Colorado Press Association, Arkansas SPJ, and Wisconsin Newspaper Association have signed up to present an A-Mark Prize at their 2025 journalism awards! ?? So far, 12 organizations will be helping us recognize outstanding journalism across the country next year. We can’t wait to see the incredible work that will be honored. Stay tuned for more updates. #AMarkPrize #Journalism

A report from Civic Genius funded by A-Mark sheds light on extremism and political violence in light of the upcoming election. Learn the key risks and what each of us can do to make a difference. ??? https://lnkd.in/gmYw2aBW

Having Conversations That Matter by @civicgenius with funding from A-Mark: Experts have made a number of recommendations for dealing with political extremism. Try these tips to overcome our differences and get back to the conversations that matter. https://lnkd.in/griMG8rk?

The A-Mark Prizes increase recognition and support for journalism and investigative reporting across the country. We started with the Los Angeles Press Club in 2023 and are now expanding nationwide. So far, nine states and counting will be offering an A-Mark Prize for Investigative Reporting in 2025.?Any press organizations interested in learning more are welcome to contact us. https://lnkd.in/gG2G-udf

Alma Backyard Farms is a nonprofit urban farming initiative celebrating 10 years of operation in Los Angeles. In 2023, A-Mark Foundation funded research by Pepperdine University School of Public Policy graduate students looking into the impact of Alma's programs on both the local communities surrounding the urban farms and the participants in the job training programs for formerly incarcerated individuals. https://lnkd.in/gPMrteJw

An article in Forbes cited A-Mark's research on the cost of building tiny home villages for people experiencing homelessness. https://lnkd.in/gPZBHqyU

Long-term care systems vary widely across OECD countries, from funding models to service delivery. ?? Our report takes a deep dive into how different nations approach care for the elderly, highlighting key differences, challenges, and what we can learn. Explore the full report and data here: https://lnkd.in/gy5EzBhP #LongTermCare #ElderCare #OECD #GlobalHealth #HealthcarePolicy

Malala Yousafzai, education activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, said, “We realise the importance of light when we see darkness. We realise the importance of our voice when we are silenced.” How do you use your voice? #quote #quotes

Third place in the 2024 LA Press Club's A-Mark Prize for Reporting on Misinformation and Disinformation was awarded to Alexandra Barinka of Bloomberg News for the article, “TikTok Struggles to Take Down Deepfake Videos of Hamas’ Victims.” https://lnkd.in/gG6Ebd75

Bruce Lee, actor, director, and martial artist, once said, "The successful warrior is the average man, with laser-like focus." What are you focused on these days? #quote #quotes #quotesoftheday?