Orapin // Purpose-Driven PR

"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

Latino Outdoors fosters connections with all people to explore and enjoy outdoor spaces. Executive Director Luis Villa explains how diversity is necessary in nature to be resilient, which justifies the need for diversity in society. Read about his INSPIRED IMPACT to learn more. https://lnkd.in/gBdhAqUh

Jamalyn Peigh Williamson, founder and CEO of Project Rouj, empowers communities in Haiti by employing locals to construct houses, thereby providing them with a sustainable income and job opportunities. Her organization enhances lives by not only offering Haitians shelter but also enabling them to support their families and establish stability. Read her INSPIRED IMPACT interview to learn more. https://lnkd.in/gsB9WsV2

Gyrl Wonder Inc., founded by Tola L.🌟 , is dedicated to equipping the next generation of girls with the skills they need to thrive in the real world. Focused on young women of color, the organization facilitates access to creative fields. Tola shares that for their milestone 10th year, their aim is to enroll 100 girls in a self-care program and have another 100 engaged in a financial literacy initiative. Check out her INSPIRED IMPACT interview to learn more. https://lnkd.in/gSfMt2tH

"I've come to realize that many women are invisible, yet they have a lot of power," says Zubaida Bai, president and CEO of Grameen Foundation which works to invest in the power of women, to showcase their power, and give them visibility. By providing women with opportunities for income, agency, and resilience, they change lives every day. Read her INSPIRED IMPACT interview to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gcuDqmYK