Press Release for Causes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
[[Date]]
[[Newsworthy Headline - Impact or Milestone First]]
[[City, State]] - [[Organization Legal Name]] today announced [[core news fact with data, e.g. "that its Pathways to Employment program achieved a record 312 job placements in the 2025 program year, representing a 19 percent increase over the prior year and an 78 percent six-month retention rate."]] The announcement was made at [[location or event]].
[[Second paragraph with human element and specific outcome. "Among those placed was [[anonymized, e.g. "James, 34, a veteran who had struggled to translate his military logistics experience into civilian work. After completing the 10-week cohort and a paid internship, he was hired full-time by [[local employer]] as a supply chain coordinator. 'The program helped me rewrite my story on paper and in interviews,' James said. 'I went from sending 50 applications with no responses to three interviews in one week.'"]]
Key outcomes reported include:
1. Average wage at placement of $[[amount]] per hour, 22 percent above the regional living wage.
2. [[Number]] participants earned industry credentials in [[fields]].
3. Employer partners reported [[satisfaction or retention metric]].
[[Organization]] attributes the results to [[brief methodology or partnership strength, e.g. "employer co-design of curriculum, paid work experience during training, and 90-day post-placement coaching funded by a new foundation partnership."]]
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"[[Attributed quote from ED or program leader emphasizing results and collaboration rather than direct ask. 'Our participants succeed when employers see potential and when we remove the practical barriers that derail the first months of a new job. This year's numbers show what is possible when training, employers, and support align.']]" - [[Name]], [[Title]], [[Organization]].
Call to action / next step (news-appropriate)
Individuals interested in the program may apply at [[URL]] or call [[phone]]. Employers seeking qualified candidates may contact [[workforce@org.org or specific contact]].
About [[Organization Legal Name]]
Founded in [[year]], [[Organization]] is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is [[mission]]. The organization operates [[#]] sites serving more than [[#]] people annually through workforce, housing stability, and family support programs. [[Organization]] maintains a program expense ratio of [[%]] and publishes audited financials and Form 990 on its website at [[website]].
Media Contact
[[Full Name, Title]]
[[Phone]] | [[Email]]
[[Website]]
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Additional Background for Editors
- [[Organization]] has placed more than [[cumulative #]] jobseekers since [[year]].
- Retention support includes transportation vouchers, work-clothing stipends, and emergency grants averaging $[[amount]] per participant in the first 90 days.
- The program is funded by a combination of [[funders, e.g. "WIOA contracts, private foundations, and individual donors."]]
- For high-resolution photos or b-roll, contact media@[[org]].
Distribution Notes
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Press release template for nonprofit and cause news. Structure follows AP inverted-pyramid style: headline, dateline, lead, supporting facts, quote, boilerplate, ###. Keep the body newsworthy rather than purely promotional. Always verify numbers and obtain consent for named or identifiable stories. Current as of June 2026.
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