Hurricane Harvey

Celebrating 100 years, United Way of Greater Houston honors ExxonMobil as Company of the Century and Zions Bancorporation president and chief operating officer Scott J. McLean as Volunteer of the Century for community impact

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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Awards given during the ceremony include ExxonMobil, honored as Company of the Century, and Scott McLean, president and chief operating officer of Zions Bancorporation and chairman of Amegy Bank, honored as Volunteer of the Century.

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  • Awards given during the ceremony include ExxonMobil, honored as Company of the Century, and Scott McLean, president and chief operating officer of Zions Bancorporation and chairman of Amegy Bank, honored as Volunteer of the Century.
  • Pictured (L-R): Liam Mallon, president, ExxonMobil Upstream Company, representing ExxonMobil; Amanda McMillian, president and CEO, United Way of Greater Houston; and Scott McLean.
  • With a 70-year history as the leading supporter and partner of United Way, ExxonMobil tops the honoree list as Company of the Century.
  • ExxonMobil and its employees have invested more than $700 million in the Greater Houston community through United Way.

Tractor Supply and MuttNation Foundation Deploy First Funding From Relief for Rescues Fund

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Monday, May 1, 2023
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"In partnership with MuttNation, we've been able to quickly deploy our first Relief for Rescues grants and provide life-changing support to shelters and shelter animals in their time of greatest need.

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  • "In partnership with MuttNation, we've been able to quickly deploy our first Relief for Rescues grants and provide life-changing support to shelters and shelter animals in their time of greatest need.
  • MuttNation and Tractor Supply will disperse additional grants to these and other organizations as needs continue to arise.
  • In addition to providing funding via Relief for Rescues, MuttNation also works directly with transport partners to assist and relocate animals during times of natural disaster.
  • To learn more about Relief for Rescues and MuttNation, visit MuttNation.com .

BEYGOOD, THE INITIATIVE FOUNDED BY BEYONCÉ IN 2013, NOW A PUBLIC CHARITY FOUNDATION, CELEBRATES A DECADE OF GOOD ALONG THE RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR, SUPPORTING ENTREPRENEURS, SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS AND STUDENTS WITH RELIEF GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIE

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BeyGOOD, the initiative founded by global cultural icon, Beyoncé, in 2013, to support people and programs around the world, is now BeyGOOD Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity.

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  • THE BLACK PARADE ROUTE CONTINUES WITH SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT LUNCHEONS TO SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY AND TO SUPPORT STUDENTS WITH COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS.
  • More than 900 small businesses were provided with grants and/or highlighted on socials.
  • The highly celebrated Black Parade Route continues with luncheons in various cities along Beyoncé's RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR.
  • Applications for the Black Parade Route Small Business relief grants are available on www.BeyGOOD.org , starting today.

Miranda Lambert's MuttNation Foundation and Tractor Supply Launch "Relief for Rescues" Fund

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO ), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, and reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation announced today the launch of the Relief for Rescues Fund.

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  • Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO ), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, and reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation announced today the launch of the Relief for Rescues Fund.
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    Through March 12, customers can donate to the Tractor Supply and MuttNation Relief for Rescues Fund during checkout at any Tractor Supply store location, online at TractorSupply.com or via the Tractor Supply mobile app.
  • Tractor Supply is the exclusive retailer of MuttNation pet products.
  • A percentage of all MuttNation sales go to the MuttNation Foundation to further support its mission to promote and facilitate adoption of shelter pets.

Crosswind Media & Public Relations Names Mac Walker as Vice President of Media Strategy

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Friday, February 3, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Crosswind Media and Public Relations, a leading communications firm based in Austin, Texas, announced Mac Walker as Vice President of Media Strategy. Walker has served as a Senior Account Executive since joining Crosswind in 2021. Prior to joining Crosswind, he previously served as the Deputy Press Secretary for Texas Governor Greg Abbott.

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  • Crosswind Media and Public Relations, a leading communications firm based in Austin, Texas, announced Mac Walker as Vice President of Media Strategy.
  • AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Crosswind Media and Public Relations, a leading communications firm based in Austin, Texas, announced Mac Walker as Vice President of Media Strategy.
  • As Vice President of Media, he is charged with directing strategy and overseeing media relations protocols for Crosswind clients and staff.
  • Crosswind Media & Public Relations, Crosswind Media & Public Relations, 512.537.1414, [email protected]

New $45 Million Affordable Housing Development Breaks Ground in Midtown Houston

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Friday, February 3, 2023
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NEW YORK , Feb. 3, 2023  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The NHP Foundation (NHPF), a national not-for-profit provider of affordable housing, announced today that it has begun construction of a new $45 million affordable housing development that will create 149 affordable rental apartments for those experiencing homelessness in Houston. The new apartments at 3300 Caroline will be known as RoseMary's Place. The new apartments are scheduled to open in May 2024.

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  • NEW YORK , Feb. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The NHP Foundation (NHPF), a national not-for-profit provider of affordable housing, announced today that it has begun construction of a new $45 million affordable housing development that will create 149 affordable rental apartments for those experiencing homelessness in Houston.
  • Full funding includes:
    $2.4 million from Magnificat Houses Inc. (MHI) as a sponsor loan
    Local elected officials hailed the groundbreaking as a much-needed development to address Houston's homelessness.
  • Rosemary's Place represents just one of the many county investments in affordable and supportive housing that's planned for the future."
  • The event marks the creation of NHPF's fifth affordable housing property in Houston and was attended by speakers including:
    Keith Bynam, Director, Houston Housing & Community Development Dept.

Aliah Minor HS Teacher Turned Entrepreneur is Leaving no Entrepreneur Behind During Tax Season

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023
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MISSOURI CITY, Texas, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Local Houston Entrepreneur and Finance professional went from stretching $10 for gas and food to assisting other entrepreneurs with budgeting and tax preparation. During this year's tax season Aliah Minor, owner of Calberts Tax Service, LLC, has committed to helping other entrepreneurs.

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  • During this year's tax season Aliah Minor, owner of Calberts Tax Service, LLC, has committed to helping other entrepreneurs.
  • According to recent statistics 34% of small businesses are closed as of April 2021 compared to 23% as of January 2020.
  • Calberts Tax Service, LLC is launching the "No business left behind" Campaign as an initiative to support Small Business Owners.
  • If you are interested in Zoom/Skype interviews or media inquiries, please contact LaToya Hurley at [email protected] or call 346-980-9062.

Flexjet to Donate 23 Hours of Private Jet Flight Time at Naples Winter Wine Festival for Naples Children & Education Foundation

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Friday, February 3, 2023
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Flexjet once again will be a corporate sponsor of the prestigious annual festival, which will be held February 3-5, 2023.

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  • Flexjet once again will be a corporate sponsor of the prestigious annual festival, which will be held February 3-5, 2023.
  • The festival supports the Naples Children & Education Foundation, which gives financial assistance to organizations that provide child advocacy, early learning, education programs and healthcare to children in need in Collier County, Florida.
  • “The Naples Winter Wine Festival has been one of the world’s most prestigious and successful charity wine events for more than two decades.
  • This year, the Naples Winter Wine Festival will take place on the first weekend of February – one week later than usual.

New Affordable Housing in Greenspoint Area

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Friday, January 20, 2023
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The Richcrest Apartments is a 288-unit affordable rental housing community containing a mix of one, two- and three-bedroom units for individuals and families.

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  • The Richcrest Apartments is a 288-unit affordable rental housing community containing a mix of one, two- and three-bedroom units for individuals and families.
  • The development was made possible by the investment of private developers with the help of disaster recovery funds from Hurricane Harvey, combining with other new housing in the Greenspoint area.
  • The development will maintain designations for a variety of income levels, targeted to be affordable for families earning between 30% and 60% of the Area Median Income.
  • The Richcrest Apartments will serve families and their needs by providing high-quality, affordable housing with modern amenities and on-site services.

BEDGEAR Foundation Partners with North Outpost Charitable Fund and Help Ukraine Center to Donate Hundreds of Sleeping Bags to Ukrainian Military and Refugees

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Monday, January 9, 2023
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BEDGEAR Foundation donated sleeping bags to the Help Ukraine Center, which distributed them to two humanitarian centers, one in Sumy, north Ukraine, and the other in Boryspil, central Ukraine.

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  • BEDGEAR Foundation donated sleeping bags to the Help Ukraine Center, which distributed them to two humanitarian centers, one in Sumy, north Ukraine, and the other in Boryspil, central Ukraine.
  • Both centers care for displaced refugees and territorial defense soldiers and have helped more than 2,000 refugees from the northern and eastern regions of Ukraine.
  • Help Ukraine Center also distributed sleeping bags to two military units based on the border with Russia.
  • The BEDGEAR Foundation is accepting monetary donations on behalf of the North Outpost Charitable Fund and Help Ukraine Center.