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The 20/22 Act Society Announces That Its Foundation Raised Almost $1 Million for Puerto Rican Charities in 2018

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Thursday, January 10, 2019
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Our goal is to provide a conduit that delivers hope to the non-profit sector of Puerto Rico."

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  • Our goal is to provide a conduit that delivers hope to the non-profit sector of Puerto Rico."
  • In 2017, the 20/22 Act Foundation fulfilled its commitment to provide support to our partner charities and the people of Puerto Rico through donations of more than $1 million that were received in response to Hurricane Maria.
  • In addition to Hurricane Maria's relief efforts in 2017, the 20/22 Act Foundation raised just under $1 million in 2018 allowing the Foundation to continue providing much needed support to our partners in 2019.
  • The 20/22 Act Society is as diverse as it is exceptional, but all members share common values and aspirations.

Power restored to 99 percent of Georgia Power customers impacted by Hurricane Michael

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Wednesday, October 17, 2018
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ATLANTA, Oct. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Georgia Power has restored power to 99 percent, or more than 385,000 customers, impacted by Hurricane Michael.

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  • ATLANTA, Oct. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Georgia Power has restored power to 99 percent, or more than 385,000 customers, impacted by Hurricane Michael.
  • "The damage Hurricane Michael caused across the state was extensive and impacted hundreds of thousands of Georgians.
  • Georgia Power continuously monitored the path of Hurricane Michael prior to the Category 4 storm entering Georgia.
  • Georgia Power estimates that damage from Hurricane Michael includes:
    Customers in some of the hardest hit areas of Georgia may not be able reconnect to Georgia Power service due to extensive damage.

ACE Cash Express Employees in Florida Raise $17,543 for Save the Children's Hurricane Maria Relief Fund

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Tuesday, October 9, 2018
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MIAMI, Oct. 9,2018 /PRNewswire/ --ACE Cash Express stores in Florida joined forces this May to raise funds for ongoing support of people devastated by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico.

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  • MIAMI, Oct. 9,2018 /PRNewswire/ --ACE Cash Express stores in Florida joined forces this May to raise funds for ongoing support of people devastated by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico.
  • In total, ACE customers and employees contributed and raised $17,543 for Save the Children's Hurricane Maria Relief Fund .
  • "Community commitment is a key value here at ACE Cash Express," said Eric Norrington, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs.
  • ACE Cash Express, Inc. is a financial services provider serving consumers online and through a network of over 975 retail store locations.

sonnen Announces Winners of its 2018 "Brilliance Awards"

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Monday, October 8, 2018
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --sonnen, the global market leader in intelligent residential energy storage today announced the inaugural class of sonnen Brilliance Awards winners.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --sonnen, the global market leader in intelligent residential energy storage today announced the inaugural class of sonnen Brilliance Awards winners.
  • Brilliance Award Winners span several industries and markets including energy automation, solar installation, homebuilding and clean energy activism and philanthropy.
  • In 2017, Pura Energa partnered with sonnen to power life-saving technologies at schools, community centers and clinics following Hurricane Maria's devastation in Puerto Rico.
  • At sonnen, we believe clean, affordable, and reliable energy for all is one of the greatest challenges of our time.

Shiner Brewery Donates To Hurricane Florence Relief Efforts

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Wednesday, September 26, 2018
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SHINER, Texas, Sept. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Spoetzl Brewery, the iconic 109-year-old Texas craft brewery and brewer of the legendary Shiner Bock, announced a $100,000 contribution to support Hurricane Florence relief efforts.

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  • SHINER, Texas, Sept. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Spoetzl Brewery, the iconic 109-year-old Texas craft brewery and brewer of the legendary Shiner Bock, announced a $100,000 contribution to support Hurricane Florence relief efforts.
  • Shiner's contribution has been donated to the United Way Hurricane Florence Recovery Fund which is soliciting donations for areas affected by Hurricane Florence.
  • Most recently, Shiner made several contributions to support and rebuild communities damaged by Hurricane Harvey in Texas, Hurricane Irma in Florida, and Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico in 2017.
  • Prior to that, Shiner contributed to the relief efforts of the catastrophic flooding in Central Louisiana in 2016, Hurricane Sandy in 2012, Hurricane Ike in 2008, and Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

Atlas Oil Wins USPS Supplier Excellence Award for Work Completed During the 2017 Hurricane Season

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Thursday, September 20, 2018
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TAYLOR, Mich., Sept. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlas Oil was selected as a Supplier Excellence Award winner through the United States Postal Service Supplier Performance Awards Program for their outstanding service to USPS throughout the 2017 hurricane season in an unprecedented quadruple emergency deployment.

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  • TAYLOR, Mich., Sept. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlas Oil was selected as a Supplier Excellence Award winner through the United States Postal Service Supplier Performance Awards Program for their outstanding service to USPS throughout the 2017 hurricane season in an unprecedented quadruple emergency deployment.
  • Atlas has an obligation to provide a set amount of dedicated equipment to be provided to the USPS upon request to anywhere in the Continental United States.
  • During the 2017 hurricane season, Atlas "flexed" to provide as much as 5x the amount of equipment and personnel required by contract and extended coverage offshore to support needs in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria.
  • The Supplier Performance Awards have recognized outstanding contributions made to the success of USPS operations for over 25 years.

Tzu Chi USA Supporting Hurricane Maria Survivors in Puerto Rico

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Tuesday, September 11, 2018
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SAN DIMAS, Calif., Sept. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --In honor of the one year anniversary of Hurricane Maria this upcoming September, Tzu Chi USA will join hands with the San Juan FEMA Disaster Recovery Center on Sept.13-15th to provide disaster relief aid to Puerto Rican communities to create a brighter beginning following Hurricane Maria.

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  • SAN DIMAS, Calif., Sept. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --In honor of the one year anniversary of Hurricane Maria this upcoming September, Tzu Chi USA will join hands with the San Juan FEMA Disaster Recovery Center on Sept.13-15th to provide disaster relief aid to Puerto Rican communities to create a brighter beginning following Hurricane Maria.
  • Tzu Chi completes the things that matter the most to a society in need.
  • Hurricane Maria made landfall on Puerto Rico on September 20, 2017 causing widespread destruction across the island and leaving various cities uninhabitable.
  • In 2017, Tzu Chi USA distributed over $9 million in assistance, benefiting those impacted by 68 US disasters.

AT&T, Softbox and Merck Test Connected Payloads and Drone Flights to Deliver Medical Supplies in Puerto Rico

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Friday, August 24, 2018
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GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico, Aug. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --AT&T* is taking part in a proof of concept with Softbox to test connected medical payloads carried by drones.The goal?

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  • GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico, Aug. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --AT&T* is taking part in a proof of concept with Softbox to test connected medical payloads carried by drones.The goal?
  • The field trialwith Merck, the pharmaceutical company,took place in locations across Puerto Rico.
  • The drone test flights give us hope that we will be able to provide a reliable supply of our medicines for disaster."
  • Last year, AT&T deployed the helicopter Flying COW (Cell on Wings, cell site on a drone) in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria.

Puerto Rico Gains a New Ally in Long-Term Recovery

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Tuesday, August 7, 2018
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PUERTO RICO, Aug. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/--Hurricane Maria recovery is gaining another major asset on the ground as SBP is set to begin long-term recovery operations on the island in mid-August.

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  • PUERTO RICO, Aug. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/--Hurricane Maria recovery is gaining another major asset on the ground as SBP is set to begin long-term recovery operations on the island in mid-August.
  • "We'll finally be able to bring the full spectrum of SBP services and support to help more communities around the island."
  • "We've identified several partner organizations that we will support who are doing amazing work in areas like Vieques and Canvanas," said SBP Executive Director of Puerto Rico Jordan Sanchez.
  • Founded in 2006 in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, SBP has rebuilt homes for more than 1,500 families with the help of 180,000 volunteers in 11 communities across the United States and Puerto Rico.

Puerto Rico's Nonprofit Health Centers, Community Organizations Receive $12.3 Million Philanthropic Boost

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Friday, August 3, 2018
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The announcement was made at a Direct Relief -convened meeting of Puerto Rico health and community leaders about strategies to restore and strengthen Puerto Rico's healthcare system.

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  • The announcement was made at a Direct Relief -convened meeting of Puerto Rico health and community leaders about strategies to restore and strengthen Puerto Rico's healthcare system.
  • Direct Relief today also reported its activities to date for its Puerto Rican response.
  • Since Hurricane Maria made landfall, Direct Relief has supported 67 local community health centers and clinics, hospitals, and other health providers with 403 emergency shipments of requested medication and supplies.
  • The shipments contained more than 358 tons (761,067 lbs) of medical essentials totaling more than $67.8 million (wholesale) and 9.1 million defined daily doses.