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Lantern Energy Celebrates 15-Years of Improving Energy Efficiency

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화요일, 5월 7, 2024
Growth, Climate change, Environment, Neighbor, Principal, Longevity, Face

GLASTONBURY, Conn., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lantern Energy announced today that it has achieved 15 years of successful business operations. One of the state's most seasoned efficiency and alternative service companies, serving residential and business customers in Connecticut and southern Massachusetts, Lantern Energy has helped improve the energy efficiency of more than 35,000 Connecticut homes, apartments and businesses in the past decade and a half.

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  • One of the state's most seasoned efficiency and alternative service companies, serving residential and business customers in Connecticut and southern Massachusetts, Lantern Energy has helped improve the energy efficiency of more than 35,000 Connecticut homes, apartments and businesses in the past decade and a half.
  • Services added since then include air sealing and advanced duct sealing, two of the most effective ways to reduce energy costs.
  • "Happy 15th anniversary to Peter Callan's Lantern Energy," said Bryan Garcia, president and chief executive officer of Connecticut Green Bank.
  • "Having worked with Peter on the Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge years ago, it is great to see his company doing well by helping families access clean energy."

AprilAire Makes a Difference for Employees With Whole-Home Radon Mitigation

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화요일, 5월 7, 2024
Radon, Neighbor, Family, Learning, Lung cancer, Curie

MADISON, Wis., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AprilAire, the nationwide leader in professional-grade Healthy Air solutions for the home, is spreading awareness about the dangers of radon. Radon is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas that can enter through cracks and holes in the foundation beneath your home. Not only are there elevated levels in 1 of every 15 homes, but it is also the leading cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. The only way to know if you're being exposed in your home is to test.

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  • "AprilAire giving out radon tests truly shows that AprilAire cares about its employees so that they are aware of the levels in their homes.
  • Matthew B., AprilAire Employee
    The AprilAire leadership team encouraged every employee to test their home for radon and supplied free AprilAire Radon Test Kits to do so.
  • 33% of employees' homes tested above 4 pCi/L and will receive professionally installed AprilAire Radon Mitigation Systems courtesy of AprilAire.
  • "AprilAire giving out radon tests truly shows that AprilAire cares about its employees so that they are aware of the levels in their homes.

More Than 1,500 Las Vegas Neighbors Receive Hot Meals and Free Groceries

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일요일, 2월 11, 2024
Social media, Television, Transport, The Salvation Army, Russell Wilson, Hall, Dental care, Neighbor, Sasuke (TV series), Host, Movement, NFL, Athlete, Meal, Entertainment

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Current and retired NFL athletes and celebrities in Las Vegas for the big game joined He Gets Us, the movement raising the relevance of Jesus in modern culture, in an inner-city neighborhood on Saturday, Feb. 10, for a day of service that brought hot meals, free groceries, and family-friendly football-themed fun to a community in need. More than 1,500 residents attended the 'Hey Neighbor' event held at LV Reach, which is a community center focused on serving one of the most socioeconomic disadvantaged areas of Las Vegas.

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  • More than 1,500 residents attended the 'Hey Neighbor' event held at LV Reach, which is a community center focused on serving one of the most socioeconomic disadvantaged areas of Las Vegas.
  • Attendees received hot lunch from The Salvation Army food trucks and from Wahlburgers, with celebrity chef and owner Paul Wahlberg manning the grill.
  • Families and individuals took home 35,000 pounds of pre-bagged groceries and an onsite resource center helped connect neighbors to essential services such as healthcare, dental care, transportation, and food assistance.
  • "Loving on our neighbors like we did today is what the message of He Gets Us and Jesus is all about."

Elan Charitable Giving Program Expands to 30 Communities with $375,000 in Donations

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수요일, 1월 24, 2024
Finance, Fintech, Banking, Professional Services, Philanthropy, Fund Raising, Other Philanthropy, Foundation, Other Professional Services, Neighbor, Credit union, ID, Independent Bank (Michigan), United Community, Organic, CASA, Housing, Food, Thrive, Elan, Hospital, Atlantic 10 Conference, First Northern Bank, HOPE, First Federal Bank, Good news, Boy

The Elan Charitable Giving program today announced $375,000 in donations across 30 communities.

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  • The Elan Charitable Giving program today announced $375,000 in donations across 30 communities.
  • Each $12,500 gift was given to a charity selected by an Elan Credit Card partner.
  • Elan employees have also volunteered 225 hours of their time to further the impact of these gifts.
  • To learn more about each organization, credit union, community bank, and the impact Elan is making in communities through its charitable giving initiative, visit www.elancharitablegiving.com .

Good Neighbor Program Reaches Millions of Community Members Across OmniTRAX Rail Network

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화요일, 1월 16, 2024
Hope, Rail transport by country, Eastern Railroad, Hunger, Housing, Industrialisation, Georgia Woodlands Railroad, Illinois Railway, OmniTRAX, Good Neighbour, Kettle Falls International Railway, Neighbor, Great Western Railway, Chicago Rail Link, Rail freight transport

DENVER, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OmniTRAX, a comprehensive supply chain, industrial development, and logistics solutions partner, and the rail affiliate of The Broe Group, has completed its 2023 Good Neighbor Giving Program. The annual community outreach initiative included company contributions to 40 local non-profits in 23 markets, expanding access to critical community services for millions of local neighbors across the OmniTRAX rail network.

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  • The annual community outreach initiative included company contributions to 40 local non-profits in 23 markets, expanding access to critical community services for millions of local neighbors across the OmniTRAX rail network.
  • "The OmniTRAX Good Neighbor Program embodies our company-wide commitment to the communities we serve," said OmniTRAX CEO Dean Piacente.
  • The annual Good Neighbor contributions culminate the year-long commitment on behalf of OmniTRAX, its affiliate railroads, and corresponding employees to the local communities served throughout the OmniTRAX rail network.
  • Through annual contributions of volunteer hours and resources, OmniTRAX Good Neighbor Program strives to model the spirit of being a good civic partner and good neighbor.

Distinguished Rabbi David-Seth Kirshner Releases Book Chronicling First 50 Days of the Israel-Hamas War

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목요일, 12월 21, 2023
Jews, Trauma, Genius, Pain, Blog, Ethics, Shalom Hartman Institute, Hamas, Neighbor, Apple Books, Meditation, Fellow, PTSD, Emotion, Human, Sermon, Collegiate summer baseball, Internet, History, Life, Retail

After the events of October 7 – his 50th birthday -- Rabbi Kirshner was left grappling with an extraordinary array of emotions. In processing his feelings and seeking to provide guidance to his congregation, he was compelled to write. What was conceived as a blog became an article and then a sermon. But he continued to write, every day for 50 consecutive days, chronicling the events on-the-ground in Gaza and his own emotional reaction. In doing so, Streams of Shattered Consciousness came to life.

Key Points: 
  • Rabbi Kirshner's in-the-moment account of the 50 days following Hamas' October 7 attacks is an incredibly timely meditation on conflict, faith, ethics and meaning.
  • So many things and feelings that happened during those 50 days we already forgot -- this book will make sure it is part of history."
  • After the events of October 7 – his 50th birthday -- Rabbi Kirshner was left grappling with an extraordinary array of emotions.
  • But he continued to write, every day for 50 consecutive days, chronicling the events on-the-ground in Gaza and his own emotional reaction.

Feeding America Report Reveals Hunger in the US Remains an Urgent Crisis Despite Progress During Pandemic

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금요일, 9월 15, 2023
Dignity, Unemployment, Housing, Food, Social conditions in Honduras, School Breakfast Program, Disability, Human services, United States Department of Health and Human Services, Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program, Policy, Hope, SNAP, National School Lunch Act, Neighbor, Movement, Visit, Congress, National Association Medical Staff Services, School, Student, Report, Patient, USDA, Risk, Feeding America, Seguimos Bailando, Agriculture, Nursing, Health, Hunger

CHICAGO, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 9 in 10 (88%) people facing hunger agree that federal and local governments should treat food insecurity as an urgent crisis despite headlines asserting an improving economy and lower unemployment rates, according to a new Feeding America report. Feeding America's nationally representative Elevating Voices: Insights Report reflects the firsthand experiences, concerns and ideas of more than 1,000 people, and 12 Native American communities, who have received charitable food assistance and/or who have experienced food insecurity in the last two years.

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  • A hunger-free America is within our grasp, if we seek guidance directly from communities facing hunger as indispensable partners in this work," said Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America.
  • The report's four key areas of focus were informed by neighbor insights and provide Feeding America's policy recommendations for a hunger-free America.
  • This year's report follows the inaugural, first-of-its-kind report, Elevating Voices to End Hunger Together: Community-Driven Solutions to Address America's Hunger Crisis .
  • Additionally, the report contains firsthand context about the day-to-day experience from neighbors who have faced hunger, gathered during the inaugural Elevating Voices: Power Summit .

Big Blue Marble Academy Invites Families to Explore New Child Care Center in Apopka, FL

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금요일, 9월 1, 2023
Learning, STEAM, Education, Aftercare, Teaching, Curriculum, Neighbor, Love, AM, Infant, Empathy, Toy

APOPKA, Fla., Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Blue Marble Academy, the leader in early childhood education that is known for providing infant and toddler care, preschool, before care, aftercare, and summer camp programs, is pleased to announce its new location in Apopka, Florida is open and enrolling children ages six weeks to twelve years. This third Florida location offers morning drop-off and after-school pick-up for Apopka Elementary, Wolf Lake Elementary, Dream Lake Elementary, and Rock Springs Elementary.

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  • Big Blue Marble Academy offers a strong educational foundation to encourage a lifelong love of learning by combining language skills, STEAM, service learning, and a global curriculum.
  • "We are excited to announce that we'll be broadening our services in Florida, particularly in the Orlando area," stated Jeff Wahl, CEO of Big Blue Marble Academy.
  • Local families interested in Big Blue Marble Academy are encouraged to schedule a tour of the Apopka location to learn more about the unique curriculum and offerings.
  • Big Blue Marble Academy Apopka is located at 301 W Welch Rd, Apopka, FL 32712, and is open Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM.

Customers Save More than $8 Billion on Energy Bills Through Award-Winning ComEd Energy Efficiency Program

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수요일, 8월 30, 2023
Environment, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Sustainability, Alternative Energy, Energy, Commonwealth, Commonwealth Edison, Atmosphere, Tree, Policy, Electricity, Refrigeration, American Council, American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, Carbon, DOE, Neighbor, Exelon, Public sector, Radius, EPA, EXC, Climate change, ACEEE, Risk, Health, United States Department of Energy, Renewable energy

In addition to saving customers more than $8 billion on their energy bills, the program also helped customers save approximately 76 million megawatt-hours of electricity, which is enough energy to power more than 8.6 million ComEd customers’ homes for one year.

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  • In addition to saving customers more than $8 billion on their energy bills, the program also helped customers save approximately 76 million megawatt-hours of electricity, which is enough energy to power more than 8.6 million ComEd customers’ homes for one year.
  • “Part of that effort is through the ComEd Energy Efficiency Program, which enables customers to take control of when and how they use electricity to help them manage costs and lower their electric bills.”
    In January, the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA) recognized ComEd’s Multi-Family Energy Savings offering with an Inspiring Efficiency Award.
  • “Energy efficiency plays a crucial role in meeting our nation’s energy needs,” said Mike Specian , utilities manager at the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) and lead author of the recently released Utility Energy Efficiency Scorecard , which ranked the ComEd Energy Efficiency Program first among Midwest utility programs and fourth nationally.
  • ComEd residential customers interested in taking advantage of any of the ComEd Energy Efficiency Program offerings can view a full list of services, incentives and rebates at ComEd.com/HomeSavings .

KeyBank Partners with Operation HOPE to Provide Homebuyer Education & Financial Education to the Communities it Serves

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화요일, 8월 29, 2023
KeyBank, Santander Consumer Bank (Deutschland), Partnership, Education, Marketing, HOPE, United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, HUD, Neighbor, Entrepreneurship, Operation, Housing, Knowledge, Credit, Financial management, Literacy in Bihar, Tutoring, Management, Real estate

ATLANTA, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KeyBank and Operation HOPE, Inc., a national non-profit dedicated to financial empowerment for underserved communities, recently announced plans to provide access to its HOPE Inside program across three branches in KeyBank's footprint. HOPE Inside delivers comprehensive financial education programming and coaching, including homebuyer education, with the goal of helping to empowering community members with knowledge and tools to create a more secure financial future.KeyBank has a dedicated financial coach placed in branches in Buffalo (the East Delavan branch), Denver (the West Evans branch) and Seattle (the Kent Downtown branch). The coaches provide education and programming to adults, youth, disaster survivors and employees at no cost.

Key Points: 
  • HOPE Inside delivers comprehensive financial education programming and coaching, including homebuyer education, with the goal of helping to empowering community members with knowledge and tools to create a more secure financial future.
  • The coaches provide education and programming to adults, youth, disaster survivors and employees at no cost.
  • "We're excited for our partnership with Operation HOPE and look forward to the important education and guidance this will provide within our communities, empowering our neighbors to move forward on their financial path."
  • The collaboration between KeyBank and Operation HOPE aligns with KeyBank's broader efforts to enhance access to homeownership in an equitable manner.