000 - Global Heroes - Special Edition

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Marriott Hotels and Resorts Marriott has committed to providing $10 million worth of hotel stays for healthcare workers on the frontline of the COVID-19 battle in the United States. The program, called Rooms for Responders, will provide free rooms for healthcare workers in cities like New York, New Orleans, Detroit, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Chicago, and more,

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where the spread of the virus is at its worst. As well, Marriott has launched the Community Caregiver Program, in collaboration with its hotel owners and franchisee partners. This initiative will provide significantly discounted rates for first responders and healthcare workers who need

rooms close to the hospitals where they are needed. This program is available at nearly 2,500 hotels in the United States, Canada, Latin American, and the Caribbean. “With both initiatives, our goal is simple – we want to support the frontline heroes who are selflessly supporting us.”


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FINCA CANADA Launches ‘Text to Give’ Campaign to Help Low-Income Female Entrepreneurs Survive the Pandemic.

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pages 50-51

Farmers prosper in pandemic as Americans shop local

3min
pages 48-49

U.S. talk about the coronavirus

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pages 46-47

With tires and rice bags, Cuba’s athletes invent home workouts

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pages 44-45

Coronavirus a chance to choose a new path, says climate activist

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pages 42-43

Food trucks start feeding big rig drivers at Interstate rest stops

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pages 40-41

Singapore's 'hooligan cook' offers free meals for needy during virus lockdown

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pages 38-39

Inspired by Mother Teresa, Kenyan safari operator feeds 24,000 families

2min
pages 36-37

A homeless hero brings sandwiches and love to the homeless of Houston

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pages 34-35

Kind Canadians Start "Caremongering" Trend to Spread Goodwill During Coronavirus Pandemic

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pages 32-33

PURPOSE OVER PROFIT ARE B-CORPS THE FUTURE OF SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS?

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pages 28-29

Marriott Hotels and Resorts

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pages 26-27

NOW IS THE TIME!

3min
pages 24-25

MUSICAL CHARITY: SINGERS JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST COVID-19

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pages 20-23

Cash, Concerts, and Soup: How Celebrities are doing their part amid COVID-19

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pages 16-19

TOM HANKS and RITA WILSON,

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pages 14-15

'CAPTAIN TOM,' 100, releases fundraising single while helping open hospital after raising $29 MILLION

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pages 12-13

PENGUIN CHICKS

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pages 10-11

TORN BETWEEN DUTY AND FEAR

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pages 8-9

Clapping for Carers: The World Cheers on Essential Workers

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pages 6-7
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