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In the News: The Washington Post – The Koch Network is Reorganizing Under a New Name and with New Priorities

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In the News: The Washington Post – The Koch Network is Reorganizing Under a New Name and with New Priorities

Stand Together: Koch’s Philanthropy to Focus on Social and Economic Empowerment

May 20, 2019
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The Koch network, formerly known as The Seminar Network, is rebranding as Stand Together with a renewed focus on community-oriented initiatives. This shift moves towards empowering individuals and addressing societal issues like poverty, addiction, and education. Brian Hooks, who leads Stand Together, emphasizes this reorganization as a natural evolution rather than a marketing exercise. The network, comprising around 700 contributors, aims to leverage relationships across education, business, and community organizations to address key challenges. Stand Together plans to continue supporting 140 organizations and expand its efforts to help people realize their potential. Read the full article at The Washington Post for more details on this significant reorganization and its new goals. 

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