National Diabetes Awareness Month

Nov 6, 2025 | Health and Wellness

National Diabetes Awareness Month

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month – World Diabetes Day is November 14

The Diabetes Research Institute Foundation (DRIF), a not-for-profit corporation funding critical research at the (DRI), today launched a national public service announcement (PSA) that sheds light on the hidden daily impact of type 1 diabetes (T1D) and the urgent need for a cure.

The reality of Diabetes in our community.

● Hispanics in the U.S. have the highest propensity of Diabetes, with a 60% higher rate than non-Hispanics.
● Factors contributing to this statistic include heredity, genetics, lifestyle, and socio-economics.

Titled Juntos, the Spanish language PSA offers an intimate glimpse into the reality of T1D through the eyes of children and adults living with this autoimmune disease, and encourages audiences to visit diabetesresearch.org to learn more about the most promising research toward a cure that could end diabetes forever.

“This PSA captures what drives our mission: to cure and prevent T1D and ensure that no diagnosis stands in the way of a full and healthy life,” said Michael J. Burton, chief executive officer of the DRIF. “By spotlighting how the DRIF’s best shot at a cure is the best shot at life for people living with T1D, we’re showing the public what’s really at stake from constantly monitoring blood sugar levels to the daily anxiety of potential complications. Through our cutting-edge research, we are confident a cure will be found to reverse T1D and restore the body’s ability to produce insulin naturally.”

We don’t just hope for a cure, we’re building it. At the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, the DRI’s integrated research teams are pioneering breakthrough approaches in immune therapies, cell transplantation, and regenerative medicine. Each discovery brings us
closer to the ultimate goal: restoring natural insulin production in people with T1D and eliminating the threat of this insidious disease once and for all.

About the Diabetes Research Institute and Foundation The DRI is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary research center and recognized world leader in the field. By working in close collaboration with cure-focused partners in real-time across the globe, we can accelerate the pace of discovery and ensure that the best ideas are quickly translated into actionable clinical research.

The DRI Foundation (DRIF), a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, is the organization of choice for those who are serious, passionate, and committed to preventing and curing diabetes. Our mission to provide the DRI with the funding necessary to advance critical research is a testament to the belief that tomorrow is not soon enough to change the lives of people living with diabetes.

Donors make it possible for our researchers to pursue bold ideas and keep critical projects moving forward. With limited funding available through traditional channels and growing competition for research grants, private support has never been more important. It fills the gaps and helps accelerate the most promising paths to a cure.

For more information, please visit www.diabetesresearch.org or call 800-321-3437.

Thank you Gisela Girard with Creative Civilization for sharing this information with us.

Riverside Coworking

Oct 15, 2025 | Business

Riverside Coworking

Where Business, Wellness, and Community Thrive in Fort Worth

Fort Worth, Texas — In the Riverside neighborhood of Fort Worth, a new resource is taking shape to empower entrepreneurs and families alike. Riverside Coworking, a social enterprise under the Center for Transforming Lives, combines coworking space, maker studios, health services, childcare, and support programs all aimed at helping single mothers and small business owners flourish.

“We want to be the place for all entrepreneurs,” Jackson explains. “Instead of going to multiple locations around Tarrant County, here everything is housed under one roof and the costs are designed to be affordable.”

Rhea Jackson

Coworking Manager, Riverside Coworking

A Hub for Business Innovation & Collaboration

Riverside Coworking offers:

Meeting rooms that serve groups from 2 to 50
Open desk areas and dedicated desk spaces
A commercial kitchen with 24/7 access
A teaching kitchen for demonstrations and cooking classes
A maker space equipped with tools for small-scale production and marketing
Media studios (video and podcast/sound) for content creation

Health & Wellness Integrated On Site

One of the most distinctive features of Riverside Coworking is its integration with the Center for Transforming Lives’ Mobile Health Partners program. According to their website, this program brings essential health services directly to the Riverside campus. (transforminglives.org)

Here’s how health services are woven into the mission:

The Center for Transforming Lives partners with mobile health providers to make prenatal, pediatric, and women’s wellness care accessible to families.These health services are co-located with other programs so parents, especially single mothers, can address their healthcare needs without extra travel or scheduling burdens.
This integration supports the Center’s holistic, trauma-informed, two-generational model: caring for both mothers and children simultaneously.

By combining wellness and business support, Riverside Coworking reduces one of the major barriers many families face: fragmented access to services.

Community Support, Economic Mobility & More

The Center for Transforming Lives (formerly the YWCA) has a longstanding presence in Fort Worth and Tarrant County. Its mission and services include:

Early Childhood Education through Head Start and Early Head Start programs (serving children ages 0–5)
Economic Mobility programs: financial literacy, one-on-one coaching, career readiness, and small business development
Homeless and Housing Services, offering rapid re-housing and long-term leasing support
Clinical Counseling Services, which serve women and children with trauma-informed mental health care

These services align closely with Riverside Coworking’s mission. Many of the small business participants are single mothers seeking to build a second income to support their families. The center creates a fertile environment for growth by combining workspace, resources, and wraparound support.

Encouraging Ecosystem for Entrepreneurs

Jackson emphasizes that Riverside Coworking is more than just desks and kitchens. It’s a community, a place where:

Entrepreneurs can collaborate and cross-pollinate ideas
Small business owners access tools and services that might otherwise be out of reach
Families receive support on multiple fronts from childcare to health to business development

“We’ve seen powerful connections happen here,” Jackson says. “This space gives people a platform, whether they’re working at a desk, cooking in the commercial kitchen, or recording in the studio to grow together.”

Visit Riverside Coworking

The Riverside campus is located at: 3001 S. Riverside Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76119
https://riversidecoworking.org

“This isn’t just about coworking,” Jackson reflects. “It’s about creating a space where business, health, and community intersect — where people are supported in every part of their journey.”