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Meritage Homes Announces Continued Partnership With Operation Homefront, Two Home Donations in Austin and Charlotte

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Dienstag, Mai 28, 2024
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Meritage Homes , the fifth largest public homebuilder in the U.S., is pleased to announce its continued partnership with Operation Homefront ’s Permanent Homes for Veterans program.

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  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Meritage Homes , the fifth largest public homebuilder in the U.S., is pleased to announce its continued partnership with Operation Homefront ’s Permanent Homes for Veterans program.
  • As part of the program, Meritage will build and donate brand-new, mortgage-free, energy-efficient homes for veteran families in Austin, TX and Charlotte, NC in 2024.
  • “We’re honored to take part in these donations with Operation Homefront to provide deserving military families with a place to call home,” said Phillippe Lord, CEO of Meritage Homes.
  • The 2024 recipients of the Meritage homes will be selected by Operation Homefront and presented the keys at ceremonies in November around Veterans Day.

THE CORDISH COMPANIES UNVEILS DETAILS FOR ITS LATEST LIVE! DESTINATION - LIVE! AT THE POINTE ORLANDO - OPENING THIS FALL IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA

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Dienstag, April 30, 2024
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ORLANDO, Fla., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cordish Companies announced today that their 73,000-square-foot dining and entertainment destination at Pointe Orlando will take on the Company's nationally acclaimed Live! hospitality and entertainment brand. LIVE! AT THE POINTE ORLANDO will bring an unmatched food and beverage, social, nightlife and special event experience to Orlando's tourism corridor when it opens this fall, creating a unique block party atmosphere for locals and tourists alike. Located on International Drive, Live! at The Pointe Orlando will be just a short drive from Orlando, Florida's major theme parks and across the street from the Orange County Convention Center. The Company also announced two new venues today for the project – HOUNDSMEN ENGLISH LOUNGE and SHARK BAR – joining previously announced anchor concepts SPORTS & SOCIAL and PBR COWBOY BAR. A major announcement of an additional two-level anchor concept will be happening within the next few weeks. Renderings can be downloaded here.

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  • LIVE!
  • at The Pointe Orlando will be just a short drive from Orlando, Florida's major theme parks and across the street from the Orange County Convention Center.
  • "We are proud to continue working with Brixmor Property Group to bring a world-class experience to Pointe Orlando.
  • at The Pointe Orlando will offer options for small- and large-scale gatherings that can accommodate guest counts from 10 to over 4,000 people.

Yesway Honors Military Appreciation Month with Operation Homefront Partnership

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Dienstag, April 30, 2024
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FORT WORTH, Texas, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesway , a leading convenience store operator across the United States, proudly reaffirms its unwavering support of our nation's military and first responders with a $100,000 donation to Operation Homefront in celebration of Military Appreciation Month.

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  • FORT WORTH, Texas, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesway , a leading convenience store operator across the United States, proudly reaffirms its unwavering support of our nation's military and first responders with a $100,000 donation to Operation Homefront in celebration of Military Appreciation Month.
  • For every purchase of a BODYARMOR 28-ounce or 1-liter beverage, or any Yesway or Allsup's private-label brand salty snack, ten cents ($.10) will be donated to Operation Homefront.
  • "Through their incredible efforts to honor military families during Military Appreciation Month, Yesway will help bring our vital mission to life and allow us to make a meaningful impact for this very special and deserving group of our fellow citizens."
  • Military Appreciation Month holds special significance for us at Yesway, and we are privileged to support the incredible work of Operation Homefront," said Tom Trkla, Chairman and CEO of Yesway.

Ashlee Davidson joins Operation Homefront's National Board of Directors

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Dienstag, April 23, 2024
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SAN ANTONIO, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Operation Homefront, a leading national nonprofit dedicated to serving America's military families, has elected Ashlee Davidson, Vice President of Communications for Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control, to its national board of directors.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Operation Homefront , a leading national nonprofit dedicated to serving America's military families, has elected Ashlee Davidson, Vice President of Communications for Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control, to its national board of directors.
  • Davidson brings more than 20 years of experience leading strategic communications in the global aerospace and defense operations industry to help advance the mission of Operation Homefront.
  • "I am thrilled to welcome Ashlee to our very talented board of directors," said Brig Gen (ret) John I. Pray, Jr., CEO of Operation Homefront.
  • "On behalf of our entire board, I am delighted to welcome Ashlee to Operation Homefront," said Uli Correa, chair of Operation Homefront's board of directors.

Operation Homefront presents Cornerstone Awards to Federico Muyshondt, Ellen Myers, and Scott Nichols

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Dienstag, April 16, 2024
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SAN ANTONIO, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Operation Homefront, the national nonprofit serving America's military families, has presented its 2024 Cornerstone Awards to Federico Muyshondt, CEO of BODYARMOR Sports Nutrition (BASN), Ellen Myers, Executive Director of The Kahlert Foundation, and Scott Nichols, Senior Consultant to Boston University.

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  • Operation Homefront presents the Cornerstone Award to individuals who have gone above and beyond to help Operation Homefront transform how it serves military families and delivers its mission.
  • SAN ANTONIO, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Operation Homefront, the national nonprofit serving America's military families, has presented its 2024 Cornerstone Awards to Federico Muyshondt, CEO of BODYARMOR Sports Nutrition (BASN), Ellen Myers, Executive Director of The Kahlert Foundation, and Scott Nichols, Senior Consultant to Boston University.
  • Operation Homefront presents the Cornerstone Award to individuals who have gone above and beyond to help Operation Homefront transform how it serves military families and delivers its mission.
  • "With this in mind, I am pleased to announce Federico Muyshondt, Ellen Myers, and Scott Nichols are in this special category of extraordinary contributors and that they have been selected as the most recent recipients of our prestigious Cornerstone Award."

Southern Black Girls and Women's Consortium, Pete and Thomas Foundation Highlight Winners of #BlackGirlJoyChallenge Focused on Mental Health and Wellness

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Mittwoch, April 3, 2024
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ATLANTA, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Southern Black Girls and Women's Consortium (Southern Black Girls) and the Pete and Thomas Foundation, in partnership with Grammy award-winning musician, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Megan Thee Stallion, are thrilled to announce the winners of their special cycle of the #BlackGirlJoyChallenge spotlighting mental health and wellness! Initially launched on the "International Day of the Girl Child," this past October through a special video announcement from Megan Thee Stallion, the challenge, which is also supported by NIKE, set out to empower and uplift young Black girls, gender-expansive youth and young women, between the ages of 12-24, across the southern United States to promote mental health and wellness through the celebration of joy! Now, after reviewing thousands of brilliant and heartfelt applications, 100 grantees received micro grants and have now completed their projects to spread joy! 

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  • ATLANTA, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Southern Black Girls and Women's Consortium (Southern Black Girls) and the Pete and Thomas Foundation , in partnership with Grammy award-winning musician, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Megan Thee Stallion, are thrilled to announce the winners of their special cycle of the #BlackGirlJoyChallenge spotlighting mental health and wellness!
  • "One important revelation that has come from the work that we do is that JOY is a powerful catalyst for positive change," shares Southern Black Girls Executive Director, Malikah Berry Rogers.
  • The #BlackGirlJoyChallenge was created by Southern Black Girls to introduce the concept of JOY as a vital component of mental health and self-care for young girls.
  • ZaNaria created a #BlackGirlJoy Mental Health and Wellness Book Fair Extravaganza for her #BlackGirlJoyChallenge.

Comfort Cases Receives Substantial “In-Kind” Donation from Marriott International Affiliated Suppliers

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Mittwoch, März 6, 2024
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Marriott engaged its supplier community to donate pallets full of thousands of amenities and hygiene items, including soaps, shampoo, conditioner, lotion and deodorant.

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  • Marriott engaged its supplier community to donate pallets full of thousands of amenities and hygiene items, including soaps, shampoo, conditioner, lotion and deodorant.
  • “How does one properly thank the Good Humans at Marriott who show the care for our youth in foster care in such a substantial manner?” asks Comfort Cases founder and CEO Rob Scheer.
  • “We are proud to support organizations like Comfort Cases who embody Marriott’s core value of putting people first,” said Stephane Masson, senior vice president of procurement, with Marriott International.
  • For more information about Comfort Cases and how you can help, please visit: www.comfortcases.org .

Barbie® Celebrates 65 Years of Inspiring Girls to Recognize Their Full Potential

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Mittwoch, März 6, 2024
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240305438605/en/
    Barbie® Celebrates 65 Years of Inspiring Girls to Recognize Their Full Potential (Photo: Business Wire)
    Since the brand’s inception, Barbie has helped girls explore their limitless potential through different roles and narratives – from encouraging self-expression through dress-up to playing out any of her 250+ careers.
  • “For the past 65 years, Barbie has used her global platform to empower girls to dream big, explore their limitless potential, and direct their own narrative to shape their future.
  • Barbie will recognize women worldwide who embody the brand’s mission to inspire stories to shape the future.
  • EXPANDING OUR COMMITMENT TO RESHAPE HOW SOCIETY SUPPORTS GIRLS’ EMPOWERMENT by entering our third year of partnership with Inspiring Girls International in continued support of the Barbie Dream Gap Project .

New Docuseries about Tim & Katherine Ballard - UNFOUNDED: The TRUTH about the BALLARD case -- Released by Veteran Podcaster Troy Ables

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Freitag, Februar 23, 2024
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HANFORD, Calif., Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Veteran podcaster Troy Ables has released the first episode of a brand new multi-episode docuseries about the allegations made against Tim and Katherine Ballard: UNFOUNDED – The TRUTH about the BALLARD case. Featuring new interviews with the Ballards and evidence that the legal cases against them are "a shakedown" and a "sad and troubling attack," UNFOUNDED encourages viewers to donate to a new Ballard Family Legal Defense Fund.

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  • HANFORD, Calif., Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Veteran podcaster Troy Ables has released the first episode of a brand new multi-episode docuseries about the allegations made against Tim and Katherine Ballard: UNFOUNDED – The TRUTH about the BALLARD case .
  • "We've been traumatized and our work damaged by these false allegations," said Tim Ballard.
  • UNFOUNDED includes information allowing supporters of the Ballards to donate to a new Ballard Family Legal Defense Fund.
  • Together, we can ensure that this injustice does not derail their lifelong commitment to rescuing the most vulnerable among us."

Project Liberty Founder Frank McCourt to Donate Proceeds from His Forthcoming Book OUR BIGGEST FIGHT to Project Liberty Foundation

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Mittwoch, Februar 14, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Frank McCourt, executive chairman of McCourt Global and founder of Project Liberty, today announced that net proceeds from his forthcoming book "OUR BIGGEST FIGHT: Reclaiming Liberty, Humanity, and Dignity in the Digital Age," will be donated to the Project Liberty Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization working to advance the responsible development of technology and ensure that tomorrow's internet is designed and governed for the common good. OUR BIGGEST FIGHT, co-authored with journalist Michael Casey, will be published by Crown Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House, on March 12, 2024, and is currently available for pre-sale. 

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  • Sales of OUR BIGGEST FIGHT will support the nonprofit Project Liberty Foundation and strengthen its global partner network.
  • OUR BIGGEST FIGHT has been selected by the Next Big Idea Club as its "must-read" book for March.
  • Project Liberty Foundation's international network of collaborators includes academic partners Georgetown University, Stanford University, and Sciences Po, as well as more than 60 civic organizations.
  • "The book offers concrete solutions to upgrade the internet and is a powerful call to advance Project Liberty Foundation's critical work."