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Stratford Place Expands Assisted Living Summerville SC Workforce Training

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CHARLESTON, S.C. – Stratford Place Assisted Living & Memory Care is strengthening healthcare workforce development through a new partnership with Trident Technical College’s Charleston Regional Youth Apprenticeship (CRYA) Program. The collaboration provides local high school students with hands-on experience, mentorship, and career development opportunities within an assisted living and memory care environment.

As a trusted provider of assisted living Summerville SC services, Stratford Place remains committed to supporting local families while helping develop the next generation of healthcare professionals. Through this partnership, students will gain practical experience working alongside experienced caregivers and healthcare professionals while exploring rewarding career opportunities in senior care.

Supporting the Next Generation of Healthcare Professionals

Healthcare organizations across the country continue to face increasing demand for skilled and compassionate professionals. Workforce development initiatives play an important role in preparing future caregivers while helping students explore meaningful career paths.

The Charleston Regional Youth Apprenticeship Program, offered through Trident Technical College, connects students with employers in high-demand industries through a combination of classroom instruction, work-based learning, and mentorship opportunities.

By participating in the program, Stratford Place is helping students gain valuable exposure to healthcare careers while providing real-world experiences that support their educational goals.

The partnership reflects a shared commitment to preparing young professionals for success while strengthening the future healthcare workforce throughout the Charleston region.

Providing Real-World Experience in Senior Care

Students participating in the apprenticeship program will have the opportunity to experience the daily operations of an assisted living and memory care community.

Working alongside experienced team members, apprentices will learn about resident care, communication, teamwork, and professional responsibilities. They will also gain insight into the many career opportunities available within long-term care and senior living communities.

As a provider of assisted living Goose Creek SC services, Stratford Place offers an environment where students can observe how compassionate care, safety, and dignity contribute to a higher quality of life for older adults.

These experiences help bridge the gap between classroom learning and professional practice while giving students a deeper understanding of the healthcare field.

Building Pathways to Meaningful Careers

One of the primary goals of the Charleston Regional Youth Apprenticeship Program is to create pathways to employment and long-term career success.

Students who participate in the program gain practical skills, workplace experience, and professional mentorship that can help guide future educational and career decisions. Exposure to healthcare environments may also encourage more students to pursue careers in nursing, caregiving, healthcare administration, and related fields.

For Stratford Place, investing in future professionals aligns closely with its mission to provide compassionate care and support the communities it serves.

By helping students develop confidence, knowledge, and practical skills, the organization hopes to inspire the next generation of healthcare leaders.

Strengthening Community Partnerships

Educational partnerships play an important role in creating stronger communities. When local businesses, healthcare providers, and educational institutions work together, students gain access to opportunities that can shape their futures.

Stratford Place views its partnership with Trident Technical College as an investment in both workforce development and community well-being. The apprenticeship program not only benefits participating students but also helps address long-term healthcare workforce needs throughout the region.

As demand for senior care services continues to grow, developing a pipeline of skilled and compassionate professionals becomes increasingly important.

The organization believes that supporting educational initiatives today can create lasting benefits for residents, families, healthcare providers, and the broader community.

A Commitment to Learning and Professional Growth

Since opening its doors in 2020, Stratford Place has remained committed to creating an environment built on compassion, dignity, and excellence.

The community was designed to provide residents with safety, comfort, and personalized care while giving families confidence and peace of mind. Those same values extend to its approach to workforce development and professional education.

Through mentorship and hands-on learning opportunities, apprentices will gain exposure to the skills and values that define quality senior care.

Individuals interested in learning more about the community and its programs can learn more by visiting the Stratford Place website.

Investing in the Healthcare Workers of Tomorrow

Derek Douglas, Executive Director of Stratford Place Assisted Living & Memory Care, believes educational partnerships are essential to building a stronger future for healthcare.

“We are proud to partner with Trident Technical College and the Charleston Regional Youth Apprenticeship Program to help students explore meaningful careers in healthcare,” said Douglas. “By providing hands-on experience and mentorship, we can help young professionals build valuable skills while supporting the future workforce that will care for our communities for years to come.”

As Stratford Place prepares to welcome its first group of apprentices, the organization remains committed to inspiring, educating, and empowering future healthcare professionals through meaningful learning experiences.

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Executive Director

Stratford Place Assisted Living & Memory Care

Phone: (843) 300-1951

Website: https://www.stratfordplaceseniorcare.com/

About Stratford Place Assisted Living & Memory Care

Stratford Place Assisted Living & Memory Care was founded with the goal of creating a warm, compassionate environment where seniors feel at home and families find peace of mind. Located in Goose Creek, South Carolina, the community offers personalized assisted living and memory care services designed to promote dignity, comfort, and independence. Built in 2020, Stratford Place features thoughtfully designed accommodations, professional care, and a resident-centered approach focused on quality of life. The organization remains dedicated to serving seniors while supporting initiatives that strengthen the future of healthcare.

Families seeking trusted assisted living Charleston SC services can learn more about Stratford Place Assisted Living & Memory Care by visiting the community website.

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Lowest Fee Bitcoin ATMs Announces Launch of More Than 400 ATMs Nationwide

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Las Vegas, NV, October 1st, 2026, Chainwire

Lowest Fee Bitcoin ATMs announced the launch of more than 400 cryptocurrency ATMs across the United States. The machines allow customers to purchase Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT and USDC with cash at a stated flat 5% fee. Customers can also pre-register online before visiting an ATM.

Lowest Fee Bitcoin ATMs, a new nationwide low-fee Bitcoin ATM operator, launched today with an initial rollout of more than 400 Bitcoin ATMs across the United States, a footprint that places it amongst the largest Bitcoin ATM operators in the country on its first day. It also launched with a name that does most of the marketing department’s job for it. The brand charges a flat 5% Bitcoin ATM fee to buy Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT or USDC with cash, displays the fee and exchange rate on screen before the customer confirms, and, as of today, lets first-time customers register online in about two minutes so they can skip onboarding at the machine entirely.

400+ Bitcoin ATM locations on day one

Most Bitcoin ATM operators in the U.S. run a few dozen machines. Lowest Fee Bitcoin ATMs opens with more than 400 Bitcoin ATM locations in the convenience stores, gas stations and shopping centers people already visit, with machines in Florida, California, Arizona and Texas among other states, as the first phase of a larger rollout.

“Four hundred machines is not a pilot. It’s a network,” said Quincy Mathis, Operations Manager at Lowest Fee Bitcoin ATMs. “We wanted to be one of the biggest Bitcoin ATM operators in the country on the day we opened, because a low fee only matters if there’s a machine near you. This is phase one.”

Buy Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT and USDC with cash: coins, limits and one fee

Every Lowest Fee Bitcoin ATM sells Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC) for cash, all at the same 5% fee, all sent directly to the customer’s own wallet. No bank account or credit card is needed. The machines are non-custodial: the company never holds customer funds.

Bitcoin ATM daily limits are set by verification tier:

  • Tier 1, phone number only: up to $2,000 per day
  • Tier 2, government ID and Tax ID: up to $50,000 per day

Bitcoin ATM fees compared: what $1,000 buys

The typical Bitcoin ATM in the United States charges roughly 12% to 15% to buy, and some of the largest national brands charge 20% or more. Here is what that looks like when a customer walks up with $1,000 in cash:

Illustrative, based on posted percentage fees only and before exchange rate. Many operators add an exchange-rate markup on top of the posted fee; Lowest Fee Bitcoin ATMs shows both the fee and the rate on screen before a transaction is confirmed. Industry figures reflect publicly reported U.S. Bitcoin ATM fee ranges. See how the Bitcoin ATM fees compare.

At a 20% machine, one dollar in every five never becomes crypto. At Lowest Fee Bitcoin ATMs, it’s one in twenty. The name is not subtle; neither is a 20% fee.

“We wanted a rate people can look at on the receipt and feel good about, not one they have to make peace with,” said Quincy Mathis. “Five percent, shown up front, with the exchange rate right next to it. That’s the whole pitch.”

Stablecoin ATMs are becoming the way people send money overseas

A growing share of customers are using the machines as USDT and USDC ATMs, buying dollar pegged stable coins to send money to family and friends overseas and to pay suppliers and contractors abroad. A customer inserts cash, the stable coins arrive in the recipient’s wallet within minutes, and the recipient holds dollars they can keep or cash out locally. No wire counter, no multi-day wait, and no bank account needed to send.

That makes the fee gap matter more, not less. Someone sending $1,000 home once a month pays about $600 a year in fees at a 5% machine, $1,440 to $1,800 at a typical machine, and $2,400 at a 20% machine. The difference is real money to the people who can least afford to lose it, which is why low fees matter most to remittance customers.

“The people using stable coins to support family abroad are exactly the people who shouldn’t be paying 20% for the privilege,” said Quincy Mathis.

How to use a Bitcoin ATM: four steps, under two minutes, now with online pre-registration

New with today’s launch is online Bitcoin ATM pre-registration. First-time customers can pre-register online before they ever visit a machine, so the first visit is as fast as the tenth. At any of the 400+ machines, they simply enter their phone number.

  1. Register online, once. About two minutes on a phone.
  2. Walk up and enter your phone number. The machine recognizes you. No paperwork at the kiosk.
  3. Pick a coin, scan your wallet, insert cash. Scan your wallet’s QR code and feed in the bills.
  4. Check the screen and confirm. The fee and exchange rate are displayed before you press anything. Crypto lands in your wallet within minutes.

Customers who would rather register at the machine still can. It just takes a little longer, and the company would like to gently point out that it no longer has to. A full walkthrough of how a Bitcoin ATM works is on the company’s website.

Compliance, briefly

Lowest Fee Bitcoin ATMs is a FinCEN-registered money services business, and every machine operates in compliance with federal and state regulations. Customer data is encrypted, and transactions are non-custodial and irreversible. No government agency, bank, utility or tech-support line will ever ask anyone to pay them at a Bitcoin ATM; if someone does, it is a scam. Common questions are answered in the company’s Bitcoin ATM FAQ.

Find a low-fee Bitcoin ATM near you

Lowest Fee Bitcoin ATMs are live now at 400+ locations across the United States, with further phases of the rollout to follow. Customers can find a Bitcoin ATM near them and pre-register at lowestfeebitcoinatms.com. New customers can use code LOWEST at the machine for 20% off the transaction fee, which brings the fee on that $1,000 transaction down to $40.

About Lowest Fee Bitcoin ATMs

Lowest Fee Bitcoin ATMs is a nationwide low-fee Bitcoin ATM operator whose initial network of more than 400 machines ranks among the largest in the United States. Customers can buy Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT and USDC with cash for a flat 5% fee, with the fee and exchange rate displayed on screen before every transaction. The company is a FinCEN-registered money services business. Users can learn more at lowestfeebitcoinatms.com.

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i-payout Expands True Local Payment Capabilities to Help Enterprises Pay Recipients Globally

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Fort Lauderdale, USA, October 1st, 2026, FinanceWire

Local payment infrastructure is designed to help marketplaces, gig economy platforms, gaming and esports companies, insurance providers, affiliate networks, clinical research organizations and other enterprises deliver funds through domestic payment rails in local currency

International Payout Systems, Inc. (“i-payout”), a global provider of payment and payout technology, today announced the continued expansion of its true local payment capabilities as part of the company’s broader strategy to help enterprises manage increasingly complex domestic and global payout programs.

For i-payout, a true local payment means funds delivered through domestic payment rails directly to a recipient’s local bank account in the recipient’s local currency — not through SWIFT and not through an international wire.

That distinction is becoming increasingly important for enterprises that need to pay large and geographically dispersed recipient populations across multiple countries, currencies and payment methods.

Marketplaces may need to pay thousands of sellers and merchants. Gig economy and freelance platforms may need to compensate independent workers across dozens of markets. Gaming and esports companies may need to pay players, creators, affiliates and tournament participants. Insurance companies may need to distribute claims and reimbursements, while clinical research organizations may need to compensate study participants across multiple jurisdictions.

Although the use cases differ, the underlying challenge is similar: delivering funds securely and efficiently while supporting different payment methods, currencies, banking systems and regulatory requirements.

i-payout’s payment infrastructure is designed to help enterprises manage those complexities through a configurable technology platform.

Global Reach With a Local Payment Experience

Traditional cross-border payments frequently rely on correspondent banking networks and international wires to move funds between countries.

i-payout’s local payment strategy is designed to provide another path: delivering payments through domestic payment networks in the recipient’s market.

This approach can help create a more localized payment experience for recipients while giving enterprises additional flexibility in how they structure their global payout programs.

“When we say local payments, we mean truly local,” said Eddie Gonzalez, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of i-payout. “The payment travels through domestic payment rails and is delivered to the recipient’s local bank account in local currency. It is not simply an international wire that happens to end in another country.”

“Our customers operate globally, but the people they pay live and work locally,” Gonzalez added. “Our objective is to bridge those two realities by giving enterprises global reach while creating payment experiences that make sense in each local market.”

Multiple Payment Options Through One Platform

Beyond local bank payments, i-payout supports multiple payment and payout methods designed to give enterprises and their recipients greater flexibility.

Depending on market availability, program structure and regulatory requirements, those capabilities can include:

  • Local bank payments
  • Virtual and physical cards
  • Digital wallets
  • Real-time payment capabilities
  • Alternative payment methods
  • API-driven payment orchestration
  • Recipient onboarding and identity verification

The combination allows enterprises to provide recipients with payment options appropriate to their market while managing those programs through a more unified technology environment.

Supporting Multiple Industries and Payment Use Cases

i-payout’s infrastructure supports enterprises across a range of industries and high-volume payment programs, including:

  • Marketplaces: seller, merchant and participant payouts
  • Gig Economy & Freelance: contractor and worker payments
  • Gaming & Esports: player, creator, affiliate and tournament payouts
  • Affiliate & Performance Marketing: commission payments
  • Direct Selling: distributor and commission payments
  • Insurance: claims, reimbursements and other disbursements
  • Clinical Trials & Market Research: participant and research payments
  • Refunds & Reimbursements: consumer refunds and corporate reimbursement programs
  • Enterprise & Global Workforce: high-volume domestic and international disbursements

“Every industry has different payment requirements, but enterprises increasingly want fewer integrations, greater visibility and more control over how payments are delivered,” Gonzalez said. “Our role is to provide the infrastructure that allows businesses to manage those different payment experiences through one configurable platform.”

Building a More Connected Global Payments Infrastructure

The continued development of i-payout’s local payment capabilities complements the company’s broader investment in regulatory infrastructure, payment technology and compliance.

Earlier this month, i-payout announced the continued expansion of its U.S. money transmitter licensing footprint and advancement of its European Electronic Money Institution strategy.

Together, these initiatives are intended to give i-payout greater control over the payment infrastructure supporting its customers and expand the range of capabilities it can provide as enterprise payment programs grow.

“Global payments should not require enterprises to build a different technology stack for every country they enter,” Gonzalez said. “We are building toward an infrastructure where businesses can manage global payout programs through one relationship while giving recipients payment options that work locally.”

About i-payout

International Payout Systems, Inc. (“i-payout”) is a global payments technology company providing configurable payment and payout solutions for businesses and organizations that need to distribute funds to recipients domestically and internationally.

Founded in 2007, i-payout supports multiple payout methods and serves enterprises across industries including marketplaces, gig economy and freelance, gaming and esports, affiliate marketing, direct selling, insurance, clinical research, market research, refunds and reimbursements, and other high-volume payment programs.

i-payout’s technology combines payment orchestration, recipient onboarding, identity verification, compliance capabilities, APIs, digital wallets and program-management tools within a unified enterprise payment environment.

For more information, users can visit www.i-payout.com.

For further information, contact i-payout at discover@i-payout.com.

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London Peace Day Round Table Links Human Rights Education with Everyday Peacebuilding

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Community leaders, humanitarian advocates and peacebuilders gathered at the Church of Scientology London to mark the UN International Day of Peace and examine how human rights, education and local action contribute to peaceful communities.

Brussels, Brussels, Belgium, 1st Oct 2026 — Community leaders, humanitarian advocates and peacebuilders from across London gathered at the Church of Scientology London for a round-table discussion marking the United Nations International Day of Peace, with participants focusing on the practical contribution individuals and civil society can make to building more peaceful communities.

The gathering reflected the 2026 United Nations theme, “Invest in Peace – For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day,” which places particular emphasis on people working at community level to bridge divisions, strengthen dialogue and create the conditions for lasting peace. The International Day of Peace is observed annually on 21 September and was established by the UN General Assembly in 1981.

London Peace Day Round Table Links Human Rights Education with Everyday Peacebuilding

Rather than approaching peace solely as a question for governments and international institutions, speakers at the London meeting explored its connection with everyday choices, human rights education, humanitarian work and community responsibility.

Lorna Marah, a Peace Ambassador, United Nations Women Advocate and member of the UK Civil Service Women Alliance, described peace as something requiring deliberate effort rather than something that emerges by itself.

“Peace is not accidental. It is intentional. It is crafted through our choices, our leadership, our compassion, and our willingness to challenge the norms that divide us,” Marah said. “Peace is a design project and every one of us is a designer.”

Her remarks echoed an important element of this year’s UN observance: recognition of the role played by people whose work in neighbourhoods, schools and communities helps create stability, dialogue and cooperation from the ground up.

The discussion also brought a humanitarian perspective through Eleanor Daibowon Moore, the London-based founder of Eleanor’s Children Foundation, which works in Liberia with young orphans and widows, including through projects intended to support sustainable livelihoods and greater independence.

“Peace is a ship — a responsibility, which needs our care and help,” Moore told participants.

Her contribution placed economic independence, care for vulnerable people and community support within the wider discussion about the conditions in which peaceful societies can develop.

Suraiya Kassamally of Rotary Club London presented another approach to peacebuilding, briefing participants on the work of the Rotary Peace Centers and their international fellowship programme.

Since the programme began in 2002, more than 1,900 fellows have received training through Rotary’s peace fellowship programme, with alumni working internationally in government, civil society, education, peacebuilding and related fields.

“We all need peace now — more than ever before,” Kassamally said.

Human rights education as part of peacebuilding

A central theme of the London discussion was the relationship between peace and knowledge of fundamental human rights.

Tracey Coleman, Community Affairs Director of the Church of Scientology London, highlighted human rights education as one means of addressing intolerance, bullying and discrimination before they become entrenched within communities.

“Peace has everything to do with human rights,” Coleman said. “Where we see lack of harmony, where we see bullying, we see violations of human rights.”

“We must join hands, work together in positive action and make sure our youth know their 30 human rights. We must not only ‘know’ these rights but apply them in our lives to bring about a world with respect and tolerance.”

The Church supports the educational work of Youth for Human Rights International, a nonprofit initiative that presents the 30 articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in formats designed for young people and educators. Its resources include booklets, audiovisual materials and educator materials intended to make the principles of the Declaration understandable and applicable in daily life.

The support forms part of the wider humanitarian and social initiatives associated with the Church of Scientology and inspired by its founder, L. Ron Hubbard, including programmes concerned with human rights education, drug prevention, literacy and community service.

The London round table placed that work alongside the experience of other organisations and advocates, illustrating how people from different professional, humanitarian and civic backgrounds can find common ground around dignity, responsibility and peaceful coexistence.

Ivan Arjona, representative of the Church of Scientology to the European Union, OSCE, Council of Europe and United Nations, proposed the following reflection on the gathering:

“Europe’s experience has repeatedly shown that peace cannot be separated from human dignity and fundamental rights. Those principles acquire their full meaning when they become part of everyday life — in our schools, neighbourhoods, institutions and relationships with people whose beliefs or backgrounds may differ from our own. Meetings such as this bring together people with very different experiences around a shared responsibility: turning respect, dialogue and human rights into daily practice.”

The emphasis on human dignity is consistent with the UN’s approach to peace as more than the absence of conflict, connecting it with safety, dignity, opportunity, cooperation and respect for fundamental rights.

The International Day of Peace was created by the United Nations General Assembly in 1981. In 2001, the General Assembly strengthened the observance by designating 21 September as a day of non-violence and ceasefire. The annual observance has since developed into an international occasion for governments, organisations and communities to examine how dialogue, education, human rights and cooperation can contribute to more peaceful societies.

The London gathering reflected that community-level interpretation of peace: not as a single annual event, but as a continuing process involving education, cooperation and respect across differences.

About the Church of Scientology in Europe

The Church of Scientology, founded on the religious and philosophical works of L. Ron Hubbard, maintains churches, missions, groups and members throughout the European continent. Scientologists support a range of educational and community initiatives addressing human rights awareness, drug prevention, moral education and volunteer service. The Church and its affiliated religious communities have obtained various forms of religious and charitable recognition in European jurisdictions as their presence and engagement with civil society have developed across the continent. Its humanitarian programmes continue to place emphasis on education, prevention and practical community betterment.

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