Emily Mendez of Proteus, Inc. named to Des Moines Business Record’s Forty Under 40

Des Moines, IA, February 21, 2024 — The Des Moines Business Record has announced its prestigious Forty Under 40 Class of 2024, and included among this year’s class is Emily Mendez, Director of Development at Proteus, Inc. The Forty Under 40 program recognizes outstanding professionals under the age of 40 who have demonstrated exceptional leadership,…

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The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Grants $20,000 To Proteus, Inc.

South Bend, Indiana, January 29, 2024 — Proteus, Inc. was one of a dozen organizations in Northern Indiana that received a portion of a $435,000 community investment from the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi and its Four Winds Casinos on Thursday, January 25.  The check presentation ceremony took place at Four Winds South Bend’s Ribbon Town…

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Community Support Shines Bright for Farmworkers at 5th Annual I’m Thankful for Farmworkers Dinner

Proteus, Inc. would like to thank everyone who made our annual I’m Thankful for Farmworkers Dinner a rousing success! Held on November 9, 2023, this year’s event brought together Proteus, Inc. clients, community members, and business leaders who care deeply about the challenges farmworkers and their families face. Through moving stories, delicious food, and inspiring…

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Proteus to Launch Youth Leadership and Financial Empowerment Programs

Proteus, Inc. is proud to be introducing new programs to increase our impact and further our mission of providing essential services to farmworkers and their families. Farmworker Youth Leadership and Development (FYLD) Nearly 20% of all U.S. farmworkers are under the age of 25, according to the USDA. Giving farmworker youth the opportunity to gain…

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Farmworker Recognition Breakfast Raises Funds to Support Farmworker Needs

The Indiana Proteus team raises close to $5,000 at their annual NFAW breakfast. The Farmworker Recognition Breakfast took place on March 31, 2022, during National Farmworker Awareness Week. This event was coordinated by the Indiana Proteus, Inc. team and hosted at the Four Winds Casino in South Bend, IN. The focus of the event was…

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Proteus Led Collaboration- Research Publication

Innovative Cohort Process to Minimize COVID-19 Infection for Migrant Farmworkers During Travel to Iowa Migrant and seasonal farmworkers experience disproportionate infection from COVID-19. Integrating an innovative process to address the safety of these workers can allow for a safe release to work in the fields. A Proteus, Inc. led collaboration with employers, HCPs, & migrant/seasonal farmworkers…

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