South Suburban Citizen 4-15-2020

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CORONAVIRUS NEWS

‘All in Illinois’ Reinforces Stay at Home Message Page 2

Services Expanding During Pandemic Crisis Page 3

Thornton Township Food Assistance Center is one of the largest food pantries in the state. It currently serves 2,100 people a week, an increase from the 400 a week it previously served. Photo courtesy of Ernst Lamothe

FOOD PANTRY PIVOTS DURING COVID-19

Jay King Calls On Private Sector During COVID-19 Outbreak

Local food pantries have seen an increase in the number of people who need their resources during the COVID-19 outbreak and food pantries are having to change the way food is distributed.

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NEWS briefly EDUCATION USPTO TO EXPAND LAW SCHOOL CLINIC CERTIFICATION PROGRAM The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is expanding its Law School Clinic Certification Program by admitting additional schools into the program. Founded in 2008, the program currently includes 59 law school clinics and offers patent and trademark applicants access to pro bono services. It also gives law students, who are strictly supervised by a faculty clinic supervisor, experience in practicing intellectual property law before the USPTO. The program is administered by the USPTO’s Office of Enrollment and Discipline (OED). OED is responsible for registering attorneys and agents to practice before the USPTO and for developing and administering the registration examination. Participating clinics must maintain the requirements for USPTO certification in order for students to practice before the agency.

Submissions from interested law school clinical programs will be accepted on a rolling basis through May 31, 2021. Details of the program expansion and application materials are available on the Law School Clinic Certification Program page of the USPTO website.

For additional information and application submission guidelines, please contact the Office of Enrollment and Discipline by telephone at (571) 272‐4097 or lawschoolinformation@uspto.gov.

HEALTH

OMH ANNOUNCES THEME FOR NATIONAL MINORITY HEALTH MONTH 2020 April is National Minority Health Month, and this year, the HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) is teaming up with the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) Move Your Way campaign and partners to highlight the tremendous advantages gained from having an active lifestyle. For the second consecutive year, the theme for National Minority Health Month is Active & Healthy.

This year’s theme will provide OMH and minority health advocates around the nation the opportunity to advance health outcomes by highlighting the benefits of incorporating small amounts of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity into our schedules as recommended by the 2nd edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.

You can keep up to date on National Minority Health Month news and activities by signing up for OMH email updates or by following them on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram.

Food pantry pivots during COVID-19 Continued from page 1

BY TIA CAROL JONES

Local food pantries have seen an increase in the number of people who need their resources during the COVID-19 outbreak and food pantries are having to change the way food is distributed.

Thornton Township Food Assistance Center, located on 15340 Page Ave., in Harvey, Ill., is one of the food pantries that has had to change with the times brought on by the global pandemic.

Ernst Lamothe is the community relations manager for Thornton Township.

He said the food pantry program has been going on for years in the township, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on each Wednesday. In the past, people were able to do drive-up service or go inside to get a food bag, he said.

“On an average, we served about 400 families each Wednesday. Then, the pandemic happened and over the last couple of weeks that number has jumped to 2,100,” Lamothe stated.

“And now, we’re doing only curbside, where people can drive through to our facility in their car. And, our staff, as well as the

Cook County Sheriff’s Office,” is helping to load the boxes into people’s cars, he added.

Thornton Township consists of 17 different communities in the South Suburbs and represents more than 180,000 residents.

Lamothe said his boss, Thornton Township Supervisor Frank Zuccarelli, does a good job of thinking a couple of steps ahead. So, not only was the Thornton Township Food Assistance Center getting food from the Greater Chicago Food Depository, they would also use the funds to get food from Walt’s and other grocery stores and buy in bulk.

“We’re always thinking several steps ahead. We were shocked at the numbers jumping up so fast. We’ve been able to accommodate them every week so far,” Lamothe said. “We’ve had great donations from Walt’s,” he said, who offered gallons of milk as well as other organizations who are making donations.

Lamothe said at 9 a.m., it is common to see four blocks full of cars lined up to get a food bag. He said they were shocked by the number of people because the township did not advertise.

The food boxes include a combination

of perishable and non-perishable items including cans, spaghetti, bread, milk, chicken and juice.

Lamothe said the food pantry shows the importance of township government.

“Sometimes you don’t know what you need until you need it,” he added. “And, this is kind of shown with the numbers jumping up, that if not for us, a lot of people wouldn’t know how to feed their families. A lot of people wouldn’t know where to go for some of these services,” he said.

Zuccarelli said it shows the reach of township government. “We’ve heard a lot recently about how township government is antiquated and should be done away with,” he added. But Zuccarelli said what the township is experiencing now is an example of how township government is on the “front lines,” he said, and “providing meaningful help to families in need.”

The township has a responsibility to help people, Zuccarelli added, “and we’re meeting that charge every day,” he said.

For more information about the Thornton Township Food Assistance Center, call 708-596-6040 ext. 3180, or visit https://bit. ly/2Vayh2l.

‘All in Illinois’ Reinforces State’s Stay at Home Message Governor JB Pritzker recently launched a new statewide effort called ‘All in Illinois’ to reinforce the state’s core message, backed by scientists and public health experts: stay at home and stay safe. As Illinoisans continue to practice social distancing to stay healthy, ‘All in Illinois’ is a way to unite residents across the state and remind them we are all in this together.

“I’ve taken virtually every action available to me to protect our residents and slow the spread, and now, our strongest weapon against COVID-19 is you,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “For everyone in Illinois, we as individuals must commit to stay home, stay safe and practice social distancing to stay healthy. I’m asking

you to join us and be all in for Illinois.”

All in Illinois is supported by a series of public service announcements featuring famous Illinois natives, including Jane Lynch, Deon Cole, Jason Beghe, Jackie Joyner Kersee and Matt Walsh.

The PSA videos reinforce the importance of staying at home during the COVID-19 crisis and encourages everyone to do their part to stop the spread of the virus.

The PSA celebrity videos can be viewed by visiting Allin.Illinois.gov.

“We are grateful to all of our wellknown Illinoisans for participating in this effort to unite all of our residents during these trying times,” said Erin Guthrie, director of the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

LAW & POLITICS

OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $344 MILLION AVAILABLE TO FIGHT ADDICTION CRISIS The Office of Justice Programs recently announced that more than $344 million in grant funding is available to help communities address America’s addiction crisis. “Our nation is facing the difficult challenge of curbing substance addiction, which threatens public safety and is among the Administration’s top domestic priorities,” said OJP Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Katharine T. Sullivan.

“The Department of Justice is front and center in the fight to meet this challenge. OJP is making historic amounts of grant funding available to ensure that our communities have access to innovative and diverse solutions.”

OJP is the federal government’s leading source of public safety funding and crime victim assistance for state, local and tribal jurisdictions. Its programs support a wide array of activities and services, including programs designed to prevent overdose deaths and break the cycle of addiction and crime. A number of funding opportunities that address the addiction crisis are currently open. www.citizennewspapergroup.com

“We are confident these messages will help increase awareness of how critical it is to stay home and work together to flatten the curve of this virus.”

People can also show their solidarity by updating their Facebook profile photos with the All in Illinois frame image and share messages with friends and family on social media using the #AllinIllinois hashtag.

Additionally, Illinois residents can show they’re committed to being part of the solution by displaying All in Illinois signage in their yard or in their window. All in Illinois signs are available to download at https://www.enjoyillinois. com/assets/Media-Files/AllInIllinois-Printable-Signs.pdf

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Services Expanding During The COVID-19 Crisis The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) recently announced it is launching a $1.2 million plan to increase the capacity of its current statewide network of services for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors during the current COVID-19 pandemic.

“While most Illinoisans are adhering to the Stay at Home order, not everyone has a safe home to go to. If you are experiencing domestic violence or live in fear of it, I know how much scarier or complicated the message of ‘Stay Home’ might sound. If that’s the case for you, please know that you can call our Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-877-863-6338 for help,” said Governor JB Pritzker.

“During times of crisis, there may be an

increase in domestic and sexual violence, while barriers to services are compounded,” said IDHS Secretary Grace B. Hou. “The health and safety of survivors during COVID-19 is of the utmost importance to IDHS and Gov. Pritzker, and today’s actions will ensure that access to

these critical services continues.”

The plan expands the role of the Domestic Violence Helpline by creating a one-stop access point for shelter needs. Survivors may call the Helpline directly at 1-877-TO END DV (1-877863-6338 voice or 1-877-863-6339 TTY) and be connected to shelter through existing Domestic Violence Prevention and Intervention (DVPI) shelter services or to emergency shelter through available hotels and motels. Survivors also may contact their local domestic violence programs for shelter assistance.

IDHS is also working with the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence to establish an emergency fund to support local providers with assistance needs related to COVID-19.

In addition, DVPI providers will receive a three-month advance of their current grant to support continuations of services and respond to the needs of domestic violence survivors, such as hotels, emergency supplies, transportation, food, technology supports and other related services.

IDHS will provide the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault with a grant advance to enhance the capacity of local rape crisis centers statewide to aid sexual assault survivors. The agency also will advance grant funds to Partner Abuse Intervention Program grantees for programs costs related to COVID-19. More information about COVID-19 is available at www.CoronaVirus.Illinois.Gov.

UIC receives $2.8M from private donor to increase early childhood education teacher preparation The University of Illinois at Chicago College of Education has received a $2.8 million gift to help expand the number of early childhood teachers in Chicago and surrounding areas.

The grant comes from Marjorie Pelino, who has a long history of aiding causes to help children and families from under-resourced communities.

It will cover a four-year period to fund a faculty project to develop and expand programing that will create a pipeline of early childhood education teachers. In addition, the project will provide increased access and opportunities for incumbent early childhood teachers to earn advanced credentials and degrees.

Pelino and her three daughters founded the Pelino Foundation, a family foundation, in 1996. Its focus is on providing opportunities to the disadvantaged, strengthening children and families and improving the quality of people’s lives. Grants focus primarily on education, health-related and social service programs for women and children in the Chicago area.

UIC’s gift is being made by Marjorie Pelino herself and is going to fund UIC’s efforts to increase and expand early childhood programming in the College of Education. This effort will be led by Catherine Main, senior lecturer and coordinator of the UIC Early Childhood teacher preparation programs, with support from College of Education partners Kathleen Sheridan, associate professor in educational psychology and program coordinator of the Bachelor of Arts in Human Development and Learning Program, and Victoria Trinder, clinical assistant professor of curriculum and instruction and program coordinator of the Bachelor of Arts in Urban Elementary Education Program.

Pelino said she and her advisors at Strategic Philanthropy, Ltd. in Chicago

were searching for vehicles to continue her philanthropic efforts when Main approached them with this proposal.

“I lean toward early childhood because I just feel that everything begins there,” Pelino said. “This program at UIC sounded exactly like what I would be interested in.”

The gift is to be divided over four years and will go toward addressing the early childhood workforce crisis in Chicago and surrounding areas.

It will be done through a comprehensive approach targeting program development, enhancing programs, helping fund student scholarships and supporting efforts in the area of early childhood development in UIC’s College of Education, according to the proposal.

The effort comes as research has shown that high-quality early childhood care and education during the period of rapid brain growth of young children is integral for laying the foundation for success in school and life.

“If we are to reap the rewards of high-quality early childhood education programs for children and their families, then we must focus on the adults who care for and educate young children and the systems that prepare and support these early childhood educators,” Main said.

While research has shown the need, the reality is that there is an acute teacher shortage, high degree of teacher turnover and a lack of teacher diversity in lead teacher and administrative roles when it comes to early childhood education, according to the proposal. Across the state, the number of new teachers seeking licenses in early childhood education dropped by 56% over a 10-year period ending in 2017, according to the Illinois State Board of Education. Chicago officials expect there will be a need for an additional 1,500 early education teachers

over the next three years.

UIC’s proposal is designed to provide a wide range of students with the educational opportunity only a leading research university can offer, address the challenges facing Chicago and other large urban cities, foster scholarships and practices that reflect and respond to the increasing diversity of the United States and to train professionals in a wide range of public service disciplines.

“With the status as one of the nation’s premier urban public universities, UIC’s commitment to under-resourced communities and institutions separates it from the rest and makes it the perfect place to support teachers working with young children and their families in community-based programs,” Main said.

Pelino, who is a mother and grandmother, strongly believes that offering ways for children to be lifelong learners early on is crucial to help make a major impact on the lives of children,

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Research has shown that high-quality early childhood care and education during the period of rapid brain growth of young children is integral for laying the foundation for success in school and life.

especially if they are in homes where families are struggling.

“From what I hear on television and read about, I know that if the children were exposed to education earlier it could change the course of their lives,” Pelino said. “I just feel like reaching these children at an earlier age would make a big difference.”

The gift comes as UIC approaches

72% of its $750M IGNITE Campaign goal, through which the university aims to support students, drive discovery, empower faculty and connect to communities. Pelino’s contribution will directly support the College of Education’s goals to prepare teachers, strengthen research and provide students a foundation for bright, successful futures.

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BUSINESS

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Jay King Calls on Private Sector to Assist Small Black Businesses Amid the Coronavirus Crisis Jay King, the chief executive officer and president of the California Black Chamber of Commerce (CBCC), is initiating a statewide call to action to the private sector, requesting banks, multinational corporations, the technology industry, and philanthropic organizations to create funding for grants for African American small business owners as they struggle to survive amid the Coronavirus pandemic.

As the largest African American non-profit business organization, representing hundreds of small and emerging businesses, affiliates and chambers of commerce throughout California, the CBCC is extremely concerned about the aftermath of COVID-19 which has immobilized and shut down businesses around the entire world.

The United States Census Bureau statistics show that African Americans make up more than 13% of the U.S. population, but only own 7% of the businesses.

It is the CBCC’s fear that the current pandemic has jeopardized the already compromised position small Black business owners face, not just crippling but perhaps even decimating an already fragile community.

According to The Road to Zero Wealth report published far before the impact of the current Coronavirus event, by Prosperity Now and the Institute for Policy Studies in 2017, the median wealth of black Americans could fall to zero by 2053.

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King is seeking fast and deliberate measures to mitigate what he foresees as a fallout that would take decades to recover from.

“Financial giants like Bank of America and Wells Fargo have the means to provide the resources we seek. They have already set in place grants benefitting homeowners in marginalized communities. We are asking for similar efforts for our business owners,” explains King.

“We are publicly imploring financial institutions in the private sector, along with the government, for aid that is critical to our long-term survival.

“Historically, since the Emancipation Proclamation, African American businesses have suffered a uniquely disadvantaged position in this country, from predatory lending and discriminatory banking practices to racism and bigotry.

After our experience as slaves in servitude to this country, our climb back into respectful positions

in society has been deliberately challenged by our very own government, government agencies, elected officials and law enforcement leaders,” adds King. “Now with the onset of the COVID-19 crisis, the Chamber is urgently engaged in seeking immediate solutions.”

Jay King was elected president of the California Black Chamber of Commerce in June of 2019. He was voted in as CEO by the board of directors and holds the post in a permanent capacity. In less than a year, he has worked tirelessly as an advocate for African American small business owners.

King bears three decades of continuous achievements in the entertainment industry with accomplishments that include management, consulting and publishing in music, film, and television. He is the founder of the Grammy Award-winning pop group, Club Nouveau, and can be heard daily sharing his insight on politics and popular culture trends on his morning talk show, “Kings in the Morning,” Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. PT at www. thejaykingnetwork.com. The show is celebrating eleven years on the air.

For more information on the California Black Chamber of Commerce, go to https://www. calbcc.org/.

Jay King is requesting that concerned private and financial institutions reach out to him at the California Black Chamber of Commerce via email at cbcc@calbcc. org or at 916-467-8878.

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SBA and Treasury Begin Public-Private Mobilization Effort to Distribute Funds Following President Trump’s signing of the historic Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza and Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin recently announced that the SBA and Treasury Department have initiated a robust mobilization effort of banks and other lending institutions to provide small businesses with the capital they need.

The CARES Act establishes a new $349 billion Paycheck Protection Program. The Program will provide much-needed relief to millions of small businesses so they can sustain their businesses and keep their workers employed.

“This unprecedented publicprivate partnership is going to assist small businesses with accessing capital quickly. Our goal is to position lenders as the single point-of-contact for small businesses – the application, loan processing, and disbursement of funds will all be administered at the community level,” said Administrator Carranza.

“This legislation provides small business job retention loans to provide eight weeks of payroll and certain overhead to keep workers employed,” said Secretary Mnuchin.

The loans will be forgiven as long as the funds are used to keep employees on the payroll and for certain other expenses.” The new loan program will help small businesses with their payroll and other business operating expenses.

It will provide critical capital to businesses without collateral requirements, personal guarantees, or SBA fees – all with a 100% guarantee from SBA. All loan payments will be deferred for six months. Most importantly, the SBA will forgive the portion of the loan proceeds that are used to cover the first eight weeks of payroll costs, rent, utilities, and mortgage interest.

The Paycheck Protection Program is specifically designed to help small businesses keep their workforce employed. Visit SBA.gov/Coronavirus for more information on the Paycheck Protection Program. * The new loan program will be

available retroactive from Feb. 15, 2020, so employers can rehire their recently laid-off employees through June 30, 2020.

Loan Terms & Conditions * Eligible businesses: All businesses, including non-profits, Veterans organizations, Tribal concerns, sole proprietorships, self-employed individuals, and independent contractors, with 500 or fewer employees, or no greater than the number of employees set by the SBA as the size standard for certain industries * Maximum loan amount up to $10 million * Loan forgiveness if proceeds used for payroll costs and other designated business operating expenses in the 8 weeks following the date of loan origination (due to likely high subscription, it is anticipated that not more than 25% of the forgiven amount may be for non-payroll costs) * All loans under this program will have the following identical features: * Interest rate of 0.5% * Maturity of 2 years * First payment deferred for six months * 100% guarantee by SBA * No collateral * No personal guarantees * No borrower or lender fees payable to SBA SBA’s announcement comes on the heels of a series of steps taken by the agency since the President’s Emergency Declaration to expeditiously provide capital to financially distressed businesses affected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Since March 17, SBA has taken the following steps: * Declared all states and territories eligible for Economic Injury Disaster Loan assistance * 1-year deferment on Economic Injury Disaster Loans provided due to COVID-19 * Automatic deferment of previous disaster loans for homeowners and businesses through 2020 * Waiver of garnishments through 2020 Visit SBA.gov/Coronavirus for more information on SBA’s assistance to small businesses.

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Save Time with Easy Meal Hacks Family Features - If it feels as though your life is too busy, you’re not alone. Many families experience the feeling of constant busyness, but there are ways to save time around the house and lift some of those burdens.

In fact, one of the easiest places you can add extra minutes to your day is in the kitchen. Common meal preparation tasks like chopping vegetables, collecting spices, measuring ingredients and heating the oven can eat into time you could be spending with loved ones. Add in trying to follow a recipe on your phone or tablet with dirty hands or trying a new dish that doesn’t work out as planned means putting dinner on the table can waste quality time.

Innovation and technology can make meal prep easier, and kitchen hacks like turning to ready-to-heat meals that take just minutes can enhance your productivity. Consider these simple ways to rethink your dinner routine in an effort to create more moments with loved ones: l Look for recipes with as few ingredients as possible. Dishes that include longer ingredient lists

typically require more legwork in the kitchen, which usually involves additional prep steps and sometimes longer cook times. Plus, you’re more likely to already have the necessities on-hand for recipes that call for 5-10 ingredients rather than lengthy lists. l Buy pre-cut vegetables to trim time spent on prep work. One of the processes that can surprisingly consume more time than you realize is cutting, chopping and dicing veggies prior to even really diving into a recipe’s instructions. If you’d still prefer prepping your own fresh produce, try completing your work the night before when it doesn’t interfere with quality time spent with family. l Meal kits certainly save time in the store, but be careful to avoid options that still include a lot of prep and cleanup. Focus on frozen kits that contain pre-chopped and measured ingredients that are ready to go. l Stock your pantry with the basics to make cooking quicker and easier. From condiments and canned goods to seasonings and spices, keeping the essentials onhand means less time scrambling for

a quick run to the store and more moments spent at home. l For one of the ultimate ways to trim kitchen time and cleanup, try a one-pan meal solution like Aqua Star Smart Seafood Sautés. Available in seven flavors ranging from Kung Pao Shrimp to Spanish-Inspired Seafood Paella, the meals are ready to eat in just 10 minutes, meaning more time to make dinner a fun event with additional moments shared at the table.

Feeling constantly busy can create a drag on dinner, but preparing in advance and finding ways to save precious minutes for family moments can turn mealtime back into a shared event. Find more time-saving solutions at aquastar.com.

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Innovation and technology can make meal prep easier, and kitchen hacks like turning to ready-to-heat meals that take just minutes can enhance your productivity.

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Stock Up on Pantry Essentials Rather than rushing to the store each time your family decides what’s for dinner, try keeping your pantry stocked with non-perishables that are often necessary in a variety of meals. l Seasonings and spices (salt, pepper, dried herbs, cumin, chili powder, paprika, onion powder, etc.)

l Canned goods (tomatoes, beans, corn, broth, cream of mushroom, cream of chicken, etc.) l Grains (flour, pastas, breadcrumbs, rolled oats, instant rice, etc.) l Condiments and oils (olive oil, canola oil, ketchup, mustard, vinegars, barbecue sauce, butter, cooking wines, etc.)

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FASHION

Simple Ways a Keto-Friendly Diet Can Set You Up for Success StatePoint - Chances are you’ve heard of the keto diet. Its popularity has soared in recent years, adding it to the list of diets many people try.

The keto diet is founded on the belief that when your body is in a state of nutritional ketosis -- a metabolic state in which fat provides most of the fuel for the body -- you will lose weight. But what if you could take a less drastic approach?

In his newest book, “The Keto-Friendly South Beach Diet,” world-renowned cardiologist Dr. Arthur Agatston explains that you can follow a low-carb, high-fat, quality-protein keto-friendly diet without having to reach and sustain a state of ketosis -- and still reap the weight loss benefits.

Here is how this approach can set you up for weight loss success: • It Follows Proven Principles: Following the proven principles of the low-carb/good-carb, goodfat, healthy-protein approach of

the original South Beach Diet, the keto-friendly version layers in science-backed elements of the keto diet’s higher fat intake, ultimately allowing for more variety in the diet than strict keto in the form of nutrient-dense carb choices like non-starchy vegetables and beans.

• It Takes You into Fat Burning Mode: “When a person eats too much sugar or quickly digestible carbs, their insulin levels increase.

If this happens over time, the body responds by going into fat storage mode, making it very difficult to burn fat and lose weight,” says Dr. Agatston. The keto-friendly approach shifts your body from “fat storage mode” into “fat burning mode,” leading to weight loss.

• It’s Flexible: Trying to maintain any strict diet for the long-term often makes people stop dieting and regain weight. Because of the highly satisfying foods and the lack of required adherence to specific ke-

tone levels, the Keto-Friendly South Beach Diet allows for a variety in food choices, which may be more sustainable over time compared to stricter keto diets.

• It Offers Structure: For those looking for a bit more structure, South Beach Diet offers a keto-friendly version of their meal delivery plan that comes with fully prepped chef-inspired foods that nourish and satisfy.

“Structure can make the keto-friendly lifestyle more approachable,” says Courtney McCormick, registered dietitian and manager of Clinical Research & Nutrition for South Beach Diet.

For more keto-friendly insights and keto-friendly recipes, visit palm.southbeachdiet.com.

Remember, the first step to losing weight is finding a plan that works for you. A keto-friendly diet can set you up for success in a way that’s friendly, flexible and achievable.

In his newest book, “The Keto-Friendly South Beach Diet,” world-renowned cardiologist Dr. Arthur Agatston explains that you can follow a low-carb, highfat, quality-protein keto-friendly diet without having to reach and sustain a state of ketosis -- and still reap the weight loss benefits. Photo source: (c) Ridofranz / iStock via Getty Images Plus

Simply Organic Beauty Launches Self Love Box to Promote Mental Health Awareness in Beauty Salons

Inside look at Simply Organic Beauty’s Self Love Charity Box

Simply Organic Beauty has partnered with non-profit movement To Write Love On Her Arms to spark thoughtful conversation and awareness around mental health in beauty salons through their Self Love Charity Box. Hair Stylists get the reputation of being therapists -- even jokingly referred to as “hairapists” -- due to their well-earned position of trust and intimate one-on-one experiences with salon clients.

Knowing that the salon can be one of the safest places to receive a message about health and wellness, Simply Organic Beauty’s Self Love Charity Box empowers salons and stylists to promote emotional positivity and self-care while bringing awareness to the resources available to those struggling with depression and mental health challenges.

Each box contains a carefully curated selection of personal care products, emotionally uplifting items and resources aimed at informing and inspiring people to

understand “self-care is self-love” and no one is ever alone in their struggle. With each box purchase, Simply Organic Beauty will also make a $5 donation directly to To Write Love On Her Arms [TWLOHA].

TWLOHA is a nonprofit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire, and invest directly into treatment and recovery.

Both organizations believe we were created to love and be loved, and the creation of the Self Love Charity Box promotes just that.

Simply Organic Beauty President Ashley Mooney says, “Our mission at Simply Organic Beauty has always been to change salons for the better. This started with offering holisticminded beauty products, but we are all so proud to take our mission a step further and be a proponent of positive change behind the chair and beyond.”

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