Philanthropy

nVent's New 2023 Sustainability Report Details Meaningful Progress Across its Focus Areas of People, Products, Planet and Governance

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Environment, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Engineering, Rail, Automotive Manufacturing, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Transport, Architecture, Other Energy, Telecommunications, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Energy, Data Management, Technology, Retail, Foundation, Sustainability, Building Systems, Supply Chain Management, Professional Services, Philanthropy, Green Technology, Nuclear, Biophysical environment, Electricity, ESG, Gold, Social, Water, NVT, Newsweek, Renewable energy

nVent Electric plc (NYSE:NVT) (“nVent”), a global leader in electrical connection and protection solutions, today announced the release of its 2023 Sustainability Report.

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  • nVent Electric plc (NYSE:NVT) (“nVent”), a global leader in electrical connection and protection solutions, today announced the release of its 2023 Sustainability Report.
  • The report shares nVent's 2023 achievements in each of its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) focus areas of People, Products, Planet and Governance and provides updates on progress towards its ESG goals.
  • Our commitment to sustainability is integral to how we operate, and we took measurable steps to improve our environmental impact in 2023.
  • A full copy of the 2023 Sustainability Report can be downloaded at nVent.com/ESG.

Murphy USA Kicks Off Semi-Annual ‘Great Futures Fueled Here’ Fundraiser After Three Years of Growing Donations to America’s Youth

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Philanthropy, Retail, Convenience Store, Oil, Gas, Fund Raising, Energy, Foundation, Learning, Mentorship, Partnership, Boy, Life, Murphy, Boys & Girls Club, QuickChek, MUSA, Toy

The 2024 customer round-up campaign, which takes place at all Murphy USA, Murphy Express, and QuickChek sites across 27 states will begin its first “Sprint” from April 3 through July 2, 2024.

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  • The 2024 customer round-up campaign, which takes place at all Murphy USA, Murphy Express, and QuickChek sites across 27 states will begin its first “Sprint” from April 3 through July 2, 2024.
  • All proceeds will support Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s mission to enable all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
  • The funds raised during the campaign directly benefits Boys & Girls Clubs in the local communities served by Murphy USA and QuickChek locations.
  • We are passionate about providing opportunities for the next generation,” said Andrew Clyde, President and CEO of Murphy USA.

CSI Customer Conference Returns With Keynote Speaker Tim Tebow

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Technology, Finance, Consulting, Banking, Professional Services, Other Philanthropy, Philanthropy, Other Technology, Software, Fund Raising, Internet, Fintech, Data Management, Security, Stifel, Speech, CSI, Intelligence, Tim Tebow, Perseverance, Education, Federal, Hawthorn, University, News, CX, Community service, Party, Housing, Heart, Federal Reserve, CMO, Friends

CSI , a leading provider of end-to-end financial software and technology, will hold its 2024 customer conference, titled CX24: Authentic Roots, Ambitious Pursuits, from April 14 to April 17 in San Antonio.

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  • CSI , a leading provider of end-to-end financial software and technology, will hold its 2024 customer conference, titled CX24: Authentic Roots, Ambitious Pursuits, from April 14 to April 17 in San Antonio.
  • David Culbertson, CSI’s president and CEO, will open the conference with his keynote speech, featuring the latest news from CSI, his vision for the company’s future and insight into today’s community banking industry.
  • “The integrity and authenticity of customer relationships are the heart of community banking—and the key to creating lifelong account holders.
  • For more information on the customer-only conference, including a list of breakout sessions, visit the CX24 website .

First Tech Federal Credit Union Bolsters Support of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, Launches Java4Kids Program

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Other Professional Services, Other Health, Technology, Socially Responsible Investing, Finance, Fintech, Professional Services, General Health, Philanthropy, Hospitals, Children, Foundation, Other Philanthropy, Consumer, Health, Hospital, Friends, Partnership, Hillsboro School District, Civil Service (United Kingdom), Coffee, DNA, First, CMN, Multimedia, Credit union, CFIS, GroundUP

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240409126482/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240409126482/en/
    Headquartered in Hillsboro, Oregon, First Tech has nearly $17 billion in assets and more than 660,000 members.
  • The credit union is one of the founders of CU4Kids , which brings together credit unions and business partners from across the country to raise funds for CMN Hospitals.
  • The credit union operates a coffee shop, Ground Up, that is completely run by local high school students.
  • "We are deeply humbled by the opportunity to partner with First Tech to support the Ground Up coffee shop and raise donations through Java4Kids at First Tech.

Kohl's Donates $5 Million to Alliance for a Healthier Generation to Improve Family Health & Wellness Nationwide

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Other Consumer, Fashion, Other Health, Retail, Other Philanthropy, Footwear, Parenting, Men, Family, Consumer, Fund Raising, Hospitals, Foundation, Department Stores, Philanthropy, Nursing, Managed Care, Health, Other Retail, School, Home, Health equity, Caregiver, Partnership, National Alliance, Knowledge, Mental health, Kohl's, Sale, Student, KSS, Good, Mental disorder, Multimedia, Collection, Emotion, Parent

Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) announced today a $5 million commitment over three years to the Alliance for a Healthier Generation (Healthier Generation), renewing the company’s support of its national nonprofit partner and further funding the Kohl’s Healthy at Home initiative.

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  • Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) announced today a $5 million commitment over three years to the Alliance for a Healthier Generation (Healthier Generation), renewing the company’s support of its national nonprofit partner and further funding the Kohl’s Healthy at Home initiative.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240409086547/en/
    “Creating healthier communities and supporting family wellness are cornerstones of Kohl’s philanthropic work, and we are proud to continue our work alongside Alliance for a Healthier Generation to make this a reality,” said Christie Raymond, Kohl’s chief marketing officer.
  • New this year, Healthier Generation will launch the Healthy at Home Playbook for Schools, which provides schools with the necessary resources to be named one of America’s Healthiest Schools.
  • The designation is awarded to schools that prioritize improving the well-being of students and their communities across a variety of categories.

Boys & Girls Clubs in Colorado Hosts Youth of the Year Competition and Celebration April 16

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Primary, Secondary, Education, Philanthropy, State, Local, Other Philanthropy, Fund Raising, Foundation, Public Policy, Government, Consumer, Teens, Other Education, Boy, Boys & Girls Club, Credit union

Twelve youth nominated by Boys & Girls Clubs from across Colorado will compete in the annual Colorado Youth of the Year Competition on Tuesday, April 16 at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, located at 2001 Colorado Blvd., from 7:30 to 9 a.m.

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  • Twelve youth nominated by Boys & Girls Clubs from across Colorado will compete in the annual Colorado Youth of the Year Competition on Tuesday, April 16 at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, located at 2001 Colorado Blvd., from 7:30 to 9 a.m.
  • The Youth of the Year Program recognizes Club members for their leadership, service, academic excellence, and dedication as positive voices in their community.
  • Twelve Colorado Boys & Girls Clubs nominated a Club member to advance to the state-level competition in Denver.
  • “The Youth of the Year event shines a light on the incredible work of the 80-plus Boys & Girls Clubs across Colorado, offering vital support, mentorship, and enriching experiences to thousands of youths each day,” remarked Kaycee Headrick, Executive Director of Boys & Girls Clubs in Colorado.

The OneLegacy Donate Life Run/Walk and Family Festival Returns to Azusa Pacific University, Celebrating 22 Years of Inspiring Southern Californians to Donate Life

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Monday, April 8, 2024
Entertainment, Sports, General Health, Events, Concerts, Family, Philanthropy, Consumer, Fund Raising, Foundation, Surgery, Health, Running, Research, Foreign policy, Friends, ABC, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Memory, Azusa Pacific University, Thermo Fisher Scientific, City, Hospital, Providence St. Joseph Health, Life, Eye, Golden Joystick Awards, Mexican cuisine, Medical device

“We look forward to welcoming donor families, grateful recipients, living donors and OneLegacy’s hospital and community partners to our 22nd Annual Run/Walk and Family Festival,” said Tom Mone, External Affairs Officer for OneLegacy.

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  • “We look forward to welcoming donor families, grateful recipients, living donors and OneLegacy’s hospital and community partners to our 22nd Annual Run/Walk and Family Festival,” said Tom Mone, External Affairs Officer for OneLegacy.
  • “The OneLegacy Donate Life Run/Walk is a special celebration of the gift of life and the power of organ, eye and tissue donation within our local communities.”
    The OneLegacy Donate Life Run/Walk will include a special opening ceremony, hosted by Phillip Palmer and Gabriela Teissier.
  • 2024 will be the 9th year that team Forever 22 will participate in the OneLegacy Donate Life Run/Walk.
  • All proceeds from the Donate Life Run/Walk will benefit the OneLegacy Foundation, with the goal to enhance OneLegacy’s public education efforts and inspire local communities to donate life.

US Foods Now Accepting Applications for Newly Expanded Nationwide Scholarship Program

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Retail, Other Travel, Travel, Training, Restaurant, Bar, Other Philanthropy, Continuing, Philanthropy, University, Other Retail, Education, Supermarket, Foundation, Food, Beverage, Partnership, Scholarship America, Student, Book, Management

US Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE: USFD), one of America’s largest foodservice distributors, today announced applications for the company’s 2024 US Foods Scholars program are now being accepted through May 13.

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  • US Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE: USFD), one of America’s largest foodservice distributors, today announced applications for the company’s 2024 US Foods Scholars program are now being accepted through May 13.
  • The US Foods Scholars program offers culinary and hospitality students the additional financial resources needed to pursue degrees in culinary arts, baking and pastry, chef training, or hospitality management.
  • Since its launch, the program has awarded more than $1.7 million in scholarships to nearly 90 students.
  • The remaining six scholarships will be facilitated separately through the company’s partnership with Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP).

Bumbershoot Announces Camilla Walter as New Executive Director of Nonprofit Arm, Third Stone

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Monday, April 8, 2024
Arts, Museums, Entertainment, Events, Concerts, Philanthropy, Other Education, Destinations, Travel, Fund Raising, Education, Foundation, Theatre, Music, Real Change, Real, Workforce, Workforce development, Bumbershoot, Pacific Northwest, Strategic planning, Growth, Management

Today, Bumbershoot Arts & Music Festival announces the appointment of Camilla Walter as the executive director of its nonprofit entity, Third Stone .

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  • Today, Bumbershoot Arts & Music Festival announces the appointment of Camilla Walter as the executive director of its nonprofit entity, Third Stone .
  • Walter brings over 10 years of experience in fund development, along with strategic planning and fundraising skills to her new role.
  • As the new executive director for Third Stone, Walter will guide organizational operations and growth while also leading strategic planning, fundraising, program development, and community engagement efforts.
  • It was these same endeavors that drew me to Third Stone,” said Camilla Walter, Executive Director, Third Stone.

JPMorgan Chase Increases Housing Affordability Commitments With Additional $20 Million in Philanthropy and Expanded Customer Offerings

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Monday, April 8, 2024
Residential Building & Real Estate, White House, Federal Government, Construction & Property, State, Local, Insurance, Finance, Banking, Professional Services, Philanthropy, Public Policy, Government, Fund Raising, Urban Planning, Personal Finance, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Other Philanthropy, Corporate responsibility, Element, Community development financial institution, Organization, Community development, Face, Chase, Country, Compass, Dreamaker, Partnership, Social mobility, Education, SPCP, City, Research, Policy, Acquisition, CFE, Family, The Urban Institute, Catapult, CDFI, UnidosUS, Housing, Investment, Urban, FSS, JPMorgan Chase, Economic development, HUD, Real estate

JPMorgan Chase is increasing its housing affordability commitments across the U.S. with expanded philanthropic capital and consumer lending products.

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  • JPMorgan Chase is increasing its housing affordability commitments across the U.S. with expanded philanthropic capital and consumer lending products.
  • “Healthy communities are integral to our business model, and affordable housing opportunities are vital to creating strong communities and building intergenerational wealth,” said Tim Berry, Global Head of Corporate Responsibility, JPMorgan Chase.
  • “The private sector has an important role to play alongside non-profit organizations and policymakers in advancing housing affordability, including increasing access to homeownership.
  • Delivering Impact with Organizations in Washington, DC and Across the Country
    Today’s philanthropic announcement builds on JPMorgan Chase’s $400 million five-year commitment to improve housing affordability and stability for underserved households.