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Homes For Our Troops Celebrates 20th Year of Building Homes and Rebuilding Lives

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Mittwoch, Januar 31, 2024

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Homes For Our Troops began in 2004 as a Massachusetts construction project to build and donate one home for a local severely injured post-9/11 Soldier.

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Homes For Our Troops began in 2004 as a Massachusetts construction project to build and donate one home for a local severely injured post-9/11 Soldier.
Twenty years later, that standalone project has evolved into the Homes For Our Troops of today, a four-star rated, thriving organization with over 60 employees.
Since our inception, HFOT has built and donated over 370 homes in 45 states, with more than 70 home-build projects in various stages of construction nationwide.
Homes For Our Troops receives the highest possible rating of 4 stars from Charity Navigator and has an A rating with Charity Watch.

Operation HOPE Receives Tenth Consecutive 'Four-Star Rating' and Two Outstanding Beacons from Charity Navigator

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Dienstag, Januar 23, 2024

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ATLANTA, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the tenth consecutive year Operation HOPE, the nation's leading non-profit dedicated to financial literacy, is receiving an overall Four-Star Rating – the highest possible rating from Charity Navigator. The recognition places Operation HOPE among the top tier of more than 200,000 nonprofits evaluated each year and underscores the organization's unwavering commitment to financial health, transparency, and accountability.

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ATLANTA, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the tenth consecutive year Operation HOPE , the nation's leading non-profit dedicated to financial literacy, is receiving an overall Four-Star Rating – the highest possible rating from Charity Navigator.
10th consecutive "Four-Star Rating" Places Operation HOPE among top tier of more than 200,000 nonprofits nationwide.
In addition to the Four-Star rating, Operation HOPE received a perfect 100% score for Accountability and Finance for two years in a row.
"As Operation HOPE continues to grow, our dedication to maintaining trustworthiness and financial wellness remains paramount," said Brian Betts, Operation HOPE President and CFO.

VITAMIN ANGELS EXPANDED US REACH BY 25% AND PACKAGE OF NUTRITION SOLUTIONS, FURTHERING MISSION TO END MALNUTRITION WORLDWIDE

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Montag, Januar 22, 2024

GOLETA, Calif., Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the United States' maternal health crisis continues, Vitamin Angels focused its efforts on expanding its US programs, increasing its reach by 25% over the last five years and providing thousands of underserved pregnant women in the US with the prenatal vitamins and minerals they need to support a healthy pregnancy. Additionally, the organization strengthened healthcare systems globally and expanded its package of nutrition solutions, piloting research and programs focused on breastfeeding and complementary feeding support. By year's end, Vitamin Angels reached over 71 million nutritionally vulnerable pregnant women, infants, and young children with proven nutrition solutions in every state in the US and in about 65 countries around the world.

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Additionally, the organization strengthened healthcare systems globally and expanded its package of nutrition solutions, piloting research and programs focused on breastfeeding and complementary feeding support.
By year's end, Vitamin Angels reached over 71 million nutritionally vulnerable pregnant women, infants, and young children with proven nutrition solutions in every state in the US and in about 65 countries around the world.
"We made incredible progress this past year towards our mission to improve maternal and child nutrition worldwide," said Howard Schiffer, Vitamin Angels Founder and President.
In an effort to address this need, Vitamin Angels plans to reach 50% of underserved pregnant women in the US with prenatal vitamins and minerals by the end of 2024.

Stable Road’s “8 Days of Giving” fundraiser gives $1.6m in aid to evacuees

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Dienstag, Dezember 12, 2023

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All dollars raised will directly benefit those on the ground in Israel – as directed by local volunteers, kibbutzim and community organizations.

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All dollars raised will directly benefit those on the ground in Israel – as directed by local volunteers, kibbutzim and community organizations.
“Hanukkah is both a celebration of the achievements of the Jewish people in troubled times and an opportunity for reflection,” said Ed Freedman.
“I strongly believe that aid to Israel is integral to the country’s future - and the safety of our people for generations to come,” added Freedman.
Stable Road Foundation is also currently working together with Global Empowerment Mission to provide aid to Maui after the Lahaina fires, one of the worst disasters in U.S. history.

Ed Freedman’s Stable Road Foundation Partners with Global Empowerment Mission to Deliver over $1.6 Million in Critical Aid to Israel

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Montag, November 27, 2023

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Maui-based philanthropist Ed Freedman and his Stable Road Foundation have announced a $100,00 donation to non-profit Global Empowerment Mission (GEM), which will allow them to deliver $1.6 million in critical aid directly to Israeli civilians who have been displaced by the devastating Israel-Hamas War.

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Maui-based philanthropist Ed Freedman and his Stable Road Foundation have announced a $100,00 donation to non-profit Global Empowerment Mission (GEM), which will allow them to deliver $1.6 million in critical aid directly to Israeli civilians who have been displaced by the devastating Israel-Hamas War.
“Like you, we are overcome with grief as events unfold in the Middle East,” says Ed Freedman, founder of Stable Road Foundation.
“Stable Road Foundation has been instrumental in supporting GEM’s efforts around the world,” says Michael Capponi, founder of GEM.
Stable Road Foundation is also currently working together with Global Empowerment Mission to provide aid to Maui after the Lahaina fires, one of the worst disasters in U.S. history.

Freddy's Donates $376,606 to Folds of Honor

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Mittwoch, Dezember 13, 2023

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Freddy's donated $376,606 to Folds of Honor through its month-long giveback program in November.

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Freddy's donated $376,606 to Folds of Honor through its month-long giveback program in November.
"We're genuinely inspired every day by the mission of Folds of Honor and are pleased to be able to support them through our partnership."
Since its inception in 2007, Folds of Honor has awarded over 51,000 scholarships totaling about $240 million in all 50 states.
Folds of Honor was founded by Lt Col Dan Rooney, the only-ever F-16 fighter pilot (with three combat tours in Iraq) and PGA Professional.

Makers Nutrition and Friends of Karen: Bringing Cheer to Those We Hold Near

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Dienstag, Dezember 12, 2023

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HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- No stranger to Friends of Karen's wonderful programs, Makers Nutrition is filling the holiday wish lists of teenagers assisted by the non-profit in the organization's holiday Adopt-a-Family season.

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As part of this charitable initiative, Makers Nutrition is dedicated to making holiday wishes come true for these young individuals.
That is why Makers Nutrition has decided to donate $500-worth of gift cards to five teens who are part of the Friends of Karen family.
"On behalf of my team here at Makers Nutrition, I would like to say that we are sincerely happy to help Friends of Karen any way we can," said CEO and President of Makers Nutrition Jason Provenzano.
Makers Nutrition provides a full-service option for all contract manufacturing, graphic design, packaging, and fulfillment service needs.

Special holiday gift: Building Homes for Heroes donates home to retired Marine, Purple Heart recipient and grandson of Navajo Code Talker

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Mittwoch, Dezember 6, 2023

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The national nonprofit Building Homes for Heroes gifted a mortgage-free home today to retired Marine Sgt.

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The national nonprofit Building Homes for Heroes gifted a mortgage-free home today to retired Marine Sgt.
Dustin Francisco, a Purple Heart recipient and grandson of a Navajo Code Talker, in a spirit of gratitude this holiday season.
Bedecked in a holiday theme, the 1,890-square-foot home, donated by JPMorgan Chase to Building Homes for Heroes, was gifted to Francisco, his partner, Kimberlyn Tom, and four children.
"It's a symbol of hope, healing and the unwavering support of organizations like Building Homes for Heroes.

1 Natural Way Announces Partnership with Folds of Honor

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Montag, Dezember 4, 2023

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For that reason, 1 Natural Way is partnering with Folds of Honor Foundation , an organization that provides life-changing scholarships to the spouses and children of fallen or disabled US service members and first responders.

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For that reason, 1 Natural Way is partnering with Folds of Honor Foundation , an organization that provides life-changing scholarships to the spouses and children of fallen or disabled US service members and first responders.
"Folds of Honor is proud to team up with 1 Natural Way," said Folds of Honor CEO and Founder, Lieutenant Colonel Dan Rooney.
"We believe the partnership will be a force multiplier to the mission and awareness of Folds of Honor and increase scholarship funding to the families of American military and first responder heroes.
Folds of Honor Foundation was founded by Lieutenant Colonel Dan Rooney, a decorated F-16 Viper Fighter Pilot.

Prem Rawat Achieves Another Guinness World Record for Attendance

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Freitag, Dezember 1, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On November 26, 2023, Prem Rawat presented a lecture titled "Understanding the Value of Life: Know Thyself" to an audience of 375,603 people, setting a new world record for the "largest attendance at a single lecture."

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Prem Rawat presented a lecture titled "Understanding the Value of Life: Know Thyself" to an audience of 375,603 people, setting a new world record for the "largest attendance at a single lecture."
This is the second Guinness World Record that Prem Rawat has achieved.
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On November 26, 2023, Prem Rawat presented a lecture titled "Understanding the Value of Life: Know Thyself" to an audience of 375,603 people, setting a new world record for the "largest attendance at a single lecture."
This is the second Guinness World Record that Prem Rawat has achieved.