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Thousands of supporters join Habitat for Humanity's 2023 youth campaign for decent, affordable homes in Asia-Pacific

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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It's something new and challenging," said Kimberly, a Filipino test product engineer who spent a day painting houses in Laguna, the Philippines.

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  • It's something new and challenging," said Kimberly, a Filipino test product engineer who spent a day painting houses in Laguna, the Philippines.
  • Organized annually since 2012, the campaign brings together youth from across the region to support people and families in need of decent housing.
  • This year, campaign participants are back volunteering in full force after a three-year hiatus on physical volunteering activities due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • To date, they have helped raise over US$25,000 to help families build or repair the places they call home.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium's Manatee Rehabilitation Center Officially Breaks Ground

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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CLEARWATER, Fla., April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) held a groundbreaking ceremony for its Manatee Rehabilitation Center, commemorating a milestone for the aquarium.

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  • CLEARWATER, Fla., April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) held a groundbreaking ceremony for its Manatee Rehabilitation Center, commemorating a milestone for the aquarium.
  • The new center will allow CMA to accept the influx of manatees in need of restorative care.
  • The center will use technology including ozone treatment and medical habitats with false bottoms for the comfort of the manatees and safety of the animal care staff.
  • "Clearwater Marine Aquarium is committed to the conservation and protection of manatees, and the aquarium plays a vital role in this effort," said Joe Handy, CEO.

Community Association Services of Indiana Volunteers With Habitat For Humanity

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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CARMEL, Ind., April 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Community Association Services of Indiana (CASI) , an Associa® company and leading provider of community management services throughout the Indianapolis metro area, recently donated their time to their local Habitat for Humanity ReStore.

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  • CARMEL, Ind., April 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Community Association Services of Indiana (CASI) , an Associa® company and leading provider of community management services throughout the Indianapolis metro area, recently donated their time to their local Habitat for Humanity ReStore.
  • All proceeds benefit Greater Indy Habitat for Humanity as it builds homes, communities, and hope for families in need of affordable homeownership.
  • “I appreciate our team members donating their time to help others in our community achieve a better life for themselves,” said Community Association Services of Indiana Branch President Jennifer Freeman, CMCA®.
  • “It directly mirrors our company goals, which are to provide our community partners with the best possible quality of life.”

AVANGRID Joins Habitat for Humanity to Reinforce Commitment to Energy Efficiency, Affordable Housing

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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In celebration of Earth Week, AVANGRID, Inc. (NYSE: AGR) and United Illuminating (UI) today joined Habitat for Humanity Coastal Fairfield County (Habitat-CFC) to highlight the organizations’ longstanding partnership and commitment to supporting energy efficiency and affordable housing in Connecticut.

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  • In celebration of Earth Week, AVANGRID, Inc. (NYSE: AGR) and United Illuminating (UI) today joined Habitat for Humanity Coastal Fairfield County (Habitat-CFC) to highlight the organizations’ longstanding partnership and commitment to supporting energy efficiency and affordable housing in Connecticut.
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    “AVANGRID is a proud member of the communities we serve, and is committed to working with valued partners like Habitat for Humanity to ensure that our neighbors have access to quality, affordable housing as well as the environmental and economic benefits of energy efficiency,” said AVANGRID CEO Pedro Azagra.
  • Together, UI and the Avangrid Foundation have provided more than $215,000 in support to Habitat-CFC, supporting the construction and energy efficiency improvements of dozens of Connecticut homes.
  • This includes AVANGRID’s industry-leading 2030 carbon neutrality targets for scopes 1 and 2 and its commitment to reach 16.9 GW emissions-free installed capacity by 2030.

Sodexo Canada Named One of Canada’s Greenest Employers for Ongoing Sustainability Commitment

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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MONTREAL, April 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For the third consecutive year, Sodexo has been named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for 2023 by Mediacorp Canada.

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  • MONTREAL, April 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For the third consecutive year, Sodexo has been named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for 2023 by Mediacorp Canada.
  • Sodexo Canada’s sustainability strategy focuses on four pillars that align with the company’s global Better Tomorrow 2025 roadmap: prevention of food waste, prevention of material waste, promotion of plant-based meals, and responsible sourcing.
  • Partnering with the Humane Society International (HSI) Canada to promote plant-based dining with partners across Canada, including plant-based training for Sodexo culinary professionals.
  • To learn more about Sodexo Canada’s sustainability values, practices, and partnerships visit its sustainability webpage .

Saving declining amphibians through genetics - newly funded Morris Animal Foundation and Revive & Restore projects lay the foundation for genomic approaches to amphibian conservation

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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DENVER, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Morris Animal Foundation and Revive & Restore recently announced the funding of five new projects building genomic tools for amphibian conservation.

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  • DENVER, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Morris Animal Foundation and Revive & Restore recently announced the funding of five new projects building genomic tools for amphibian conservation.
  • "Amphibian populations are declining at an alarming rate around the world," said Dr. Kathy Tietje, Chief Program Officer at Morris Animal Foundation.
  • "These newly funded projects will leverage advanced genomic approaches to create new conservation strategies."
  • "The selected projects have important conservation applications today, and lay the foundation for future genomic technologies that can help rescue amphibian populations."

CITY FURNITURE PARTNERS WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY FOR EARTH DAY 2023 PROGRAM

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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TAMARAC, Fla.  , April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CITY Furniture ("CITY" or "the Company"), a family-owned American furniture and mattress retailer, fine upholstery manufacturer, and one of America's Top 20 furniture retailers, , is excited to announce that they will again be taking bold action to reduce waste and support their local communities by partnering with Habitat for Humanity of Broward for the upcoming Earth Day 2023 Weekend Event on April 21 through April 23.

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  • Last year alone, CITY Furniture saved over 50,000 pounds of furniture from landfills by donating customers' gently used furniture to Habitat for Humanity.
  • This year, CITY Furniture is enhancing their Earth Day event by involving CITY Moves, the company's professional furniture movers.
  • During delivery of the new furniture, the movers will pack up, unpack, disassemble, and reassemble customers' furniture which CITY will then donate to Habitat for Humanity.
  • "We are thrilled to once again partner with Habitat for Humanity for our Earth Day event," says CITY Furniture CEO Andrew Koenig.

Habitat for Humanity unlocks access to homeownership through seventh annual Home is the Key campaign

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Monday, April 3, 2023
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Today, Habitat is furthering that commitment by helping unlock equitable homeownership through its seventh annual Home is the Key national cause marketing campaign.

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  • Today, Habitat is furthering that commitment by helping unlock equitable homeownership through its seventh annual Home is the Key national cause marketing campaign.
  • Returning for its seventh year as a Home is the Key sponsor, At Home will donate 100 percent of proceeds from the sale of its Habitat for Humanity Gifts that Give Back, to Habitat for Humanity.
  • For their tenth cause marketing campaign with Habitat, Kum & Go is inviting customers to support Home is the Key by making a donation at checkout.
  • Others can support the Home is the Key campaign by donating online and by purchasing select products that send a portion of the proceeds back to Habitat.

loanDepot celebrates third season with Major League Baseball unveiling new campaign and beneficiary, Habitat for Humanity

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Thursday, March 30, 2023
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IRVINE, Calif., March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Returning for the third season as the Official Mortgage Provider of Major League Baseball, loanDepot unveiled its new "Ballpark Bingo: A Celebration of Firsts" campaign, featuring a sweepstakes that brings fans into the fun of America's favorite pastime. As Presenting Sponsor of the MLB American League Championship Series (ALCS) and National League Championship Series (NLCS), loanDepot will send one lucky grand prize winner to the first game of each, including a first-of-its-kind experience.

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  • loanDepot's Ballpark Bingo: A Celebration of Firsts campaign will commemorate important firsts by players and teams throughout the 2023 MLB season with an interactive bingo sweepstakes for fans.
  • As fans stamp their bingo cards, big milestones throughout the season – including the first no-hitter and first clinched ALCS and NLCS births – will unlock donations from loanDepot.
  • "Habitat for Humanity believes in a world where everyone has a safe, decent, and affordable place to call home.
  • To enter and learn more about Ballpark Bingo: A Celebration of Firsts presented by loanDepot visit loanDepot.com/bingo .

Nissan and Habitat for Humanity renew collaboration, celebrate 18 years of building homes, communities and hope around the world

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Thursday, March 30, 2023
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ATLANTA, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nissan U.S. is renewing its commitment to Habitat for Humanity with an $800,000 donation.

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  • ATLANTA, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nissan U.S. is renewing its commitment to Habitat for Humanity with an $800,000 donation.
  • This year, Nissan and Habitat are celebrating their 18th year of helping families build their homes and strengthening communities around the world.
  • Since then, Nissan has contributed more than $20 million to support Habitat projects in the U.S. and around the world.
  • Throughout the years, Nissan has donated 160 vehicles to local Habitat organizations to support construction activities and disaster recovery efforts.