Orapin // Purpose-Driven PR

Scholars Unlimited is an after-school and summer program dedicated to raising literacy rates among children from historically marginalized families. President and CEO Dr. Abenicio Rael understands that literacy is key to unlocking opportunities for upward mobility and further education. However, funding remains a significant challenge, limiting the number of schools and students they can reach. Check out Abenicio's INSPIRED IMPACT interview to learn more. https://lnkd.in/gfwqK2iX

Are you simply checking the PR box? ✅ Sending monthly press releases with little to no results? If this sounds familiar, it is time to rethink your approach to ensure you are getting the most out of your efforts. So how do you stand out? How do you become a partner and resource for journalists? Follow these best practices and 10 tactical tips to improve your media relations efforts.

Avid4 Adventure encourages kids to engage in healthy, outdoor lifestyles through education and summer camp programs. Founder and CEO David Secunda explains how his organization and others can be both mission-driven and profitable in this INSPIRED IMPACT interview. https://lnkd.in/gJUuxhvk

Q+ Equality Foundation began as an experiment to guide Q+ students toward workplaces where they could thrive and earn what they deserve. Today, the organization bridges Q+ employees and innovative and supportive workplaces. Executive Director Thomas Ryan-Lawrence, SPHR describes how his organization is making an INSPIRED IMPACT in employees' lives and within companies nationwide. https://lnkd.in/emAE7gNJ

"Is this press release newsworthy?" This is a crucial question to consider before sending any news to the wire. While a press release or pitch may be important for your organization, that doesn’t necessarily mean it merits media coverage. Evaluate your press release against the core news values to assess whether your announcement is truly newsworthy and estimate the coverage level it might receive. It should meet most of these criteria to capture a reporter's interest. Curious about the core news values? Read on to discover what they are.

With Pride month upon us, we are thrilled that Orapin // Purpose-Driven PR has featured our Executive Director, Thomas Ryan-Lawrence, SPHR, in their Inspired Impact series. Take a few minutes and read more about our work while you enjoy a cup of coffee. Or tea...we're okay if you enjoy reading it with tea, too. https://lnkd.in/emAE7gNJ

As someone who has personally navigated barriers of inequality, Dr. Shakari Hood is determined to create a just society for future generations. Through COLORADO BLACK HEALTH COLLABORATIVE, she is making an INSPIRED IMPACT and improving health and wellness in Black communities. https://lnkd.in/gmQKPj6n

Global Glimpse partners with more than 100 entities to make transformative travel experiences accessible to youth of all backgrounds. By using the power of travel, Founding Executive Director Eliza Pesuit wants to build empathy, agency and a global perspective. “Life changing experiences change lives,” she says. Read more in her INSPIRED IMPACT interview: https://lnkd.in/gQgG3JTJ

“Every person deserves a place they can truly call home,” says Shelly Marquez, president of Mercy Housing Mountain Plains. The organization helps families with affordable housing and creates educational programming within these communities around finances, housing success, and wellness. Check out Shelly's INSPIRED IMPACT interview to learn more. https://lnkd.in/gTWyZaqt

With approximately 100,000 psychologists available to support 17 million children in need, Cadey App was developed to bridge this significant gap, ensuring families receive the help they need, now. In this INSPIRED IMPACT interview, CEO Marcy Willard, Ph.D. shares the story of how Cadey came to be, how her grandfather's legacy inspired her to reach one million families, and her vision to scale and help many more. https://lnkd.in/ggTSuTrb