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America’s Blood Centers Recognizes Exceptional Contributions to Blood Donation and Strengthening the Blood Supply

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Monday, March 11, 2024

This award recognizes an ABC partner for their commitment to saving lives, helping communities, and supporting the blood supply.

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  • This award recognizes an ABC partner for their commitment to saving lives, helping communities, and supporting the blood supply.
  • ABC and HOSA announced a multi-year national partnership in 2022 to encourage blood donation and careers at community blood centers.
  • Blood Centers of California is a collaborative network comprised of 11 non-profit blood centers across the state that ensure a safe and available blood supply for California's healthcare facilities, physicians, and patients.
  • Founded in 1962, America’s Blood Centers is the national organization bringing together community-based, independent blood centers.

Better Place Forests partners with the Arbor Day Foundation to Restore Forested Land

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Better Place Forests entered a partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation to further its sustainable mission.

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  • Better Place Forests entered a partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation to further its sustainable mission.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240306960441/en/
    The partnership between Arbor Day Foundation and Better Place Forests will help protect and support reforestation efforts so future generations can enjoy the healing power of nature.
  • For each Memorial Tree chosen, Better Place Forests will plant 25 - 500 saplings in partnership with Arbor Day Foundation.
  • “The forests are the heart of our company, so finding a partner like the Arbor Day Foundation is a natural fit,” said Adam Tibbs, CEO of Better Place Forests.

New Arbor Day Foundation Report Details Importance of Investment in Voluntary Carbon Market

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Monday, March 4, 2024

A new report summarizing the Arbor Day Foundation’s 2023 learnings and observations of the voluntary carbon market concludes that investment in the voluntary carbon market is key in addressing the climate crisis.

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  • A new report summarizing the Arbor Day Foundation’s 2023 learnings and observations of the voluntary carbon market concludes that investment in the voluntary carbon market is key in addressing the climate crisis.
  • Our team of experts is deeply in tune with the market and its players,” said Dan Lambe, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation.
  • The Arbor Day Foundation’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Arbor Day Carbon, leverages people and partnerships to accelerate the impact of forestry through the vetting, funding and selling of carbon credits.
  • Click here to view the report and to learn more about Arbor Day Carbon, visit carbon.arborday.org .

THE COMMUNITY SPIRIT VODKA PARTNERS WITH THE ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

NEW YORK, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Community Spirit Vodka, part of global spirits innovator Casa Lumbre, is partnering with the Arbor Day Foundation – the world's largest member nonprofit dedicated to planting trees – as the latest testament to their guiding purpose of giving back to their communities. The partnership comes to life this spring, timed to B Corp Month (March), Earth Month (April), and Arbor Day (April 26), where one tree will be planted for every bottle and/or cocktail of The Community Spirit Vodka sold during the months of March and April 2024, furthering the partners' joint commitment to the communities and environments they share.

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  • The Community Spirit Vodka donated over 24% of its revenue in 2022 and increased donations by 42% in 2023.
  • With a focus on forests and neighborhoods of greatest need, the Arbor Day Foundation and The Community Spirit Vodka will bring strategic, large-scale planting efforts to life in high priority ecosystems in need of restoration.
  • For additional information on The Community Spirit Vodka and its commitment to serving the people, visit thecommunityspirit.co and follow along @thecommunityspiritvodka .
  • Purchase a bottle of The Community Spirit Vodka to support tree planting efforts with the Arbor Day Foundation on ReserveBar , the brand's website , or in select retailers that can be found on the brand's locator page .

Publix named on Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies list

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

Publix has been recognized on Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies list for 2024, ranking No.

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  • Publix has been recognized on Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies list for 2024, ranking No.
  • The company has been named on the list annually since 1996.
  • “At Publix, we pride ourselves in helping our communities and establishing a culture where we care for and respect our associates,” said Publix Director of Communications Maria Brous.
  • “We’re honored to be named by Fortune as one of the most admired companies in the world.”
    Publix is dedicated to taking care of its associates.

DraftKings Set to Launch Top-Rated Online Sportsbook in Vermont on January 11

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

BOSTON, Jan. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) announced plans to launch its top-rated online sportsbook in Vermont on January 11, 2024.

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  • BOSTON, Jan. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) announced plans to launch its top-rated online sportsbook in Vermont on January 11, 2024.
  • Once live, Vermont will mark the 26th U.S. state, in addition to Ontario, Canada, in which DraftKings Sportsbook operates, further expanding the Boston-based operator’s presence to five of six New England states with its online sportsbook.
  • DraftKings is committed to creating inclusive and responsible pathways for people to build, create, imagine and innovate through the DraftKings S.E.R.V.E.S.
  • Eligible customers in Vermont can access the latest betting markets and more by downloading the DraftKings Sportsbook app available via iOS and Android here .

Duke Energy gives away trees to celebrate Florida Arbor Day

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Friday, January 12, 2024

Strategically planted trees help improve power reliability, conserve energy and maximize environmental benefits

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  • Strategically planted trees help improve power reliability, conserve energy and maximize environmental benefits
    ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of Florida Arbor Day, Duke Energy Florida is collaborating with the Arbor Day Foundation's Energy-Saving Trees program to give away 900 trees to Florida customers.
  • Starting on Florida Arbor Day, Jan. 19, Duke Energy customers can request a free tree online at arborday.org/dukeenergy , until all trees are distributed.
  • Duke Energy Florida is donating $50,000 to the Arbor Day Foundation to purchase and distribute the trees through its Energy-Saving Trees program.
  • Duke Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, owns 10,500 megawatts of energy capacity, supplying electricity to 1.9 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across a 13,000-square-mile service area in Florida.

Meritage Homes Gives $3.3 Million In 2023 To Build Stronger Communities Nationwide

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Dec. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Meritage Homes , the fifth-largest public homebuilder in the U.S., delivered on its brand promise of a Life.Built.Better.® in 2023 by contributing $3.3 million and through volunteerism.

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  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Dec. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Meritage Homes , the fifth-largest public homebuilder in the U.S., delivered on its brand promise of a Life.Built.Better.® in 2023 by contributing $3.3 million and through volunteerism.
  • Further, Meritage contributed $1.8 million to fund educational opportunities in Arizona and Florida.
  • “One of Meritage’s core values is ‘Start with Heart.’ We recognize our commitment extends beyond delivering quality, affordable homes, to building stronger communities in our markets,” said Phillippe Lord, CEO of Meritage Homes.
  • We look forward to continuing to support efforts that help communities thrive.”
    Meritage’s 2023 philanthropic efforts include:
    Contributed over $175,000 to No Child Hungry .

ARBOR ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. on Behalf of Arbor Stockholders and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

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Friday, December 15, 2023

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized stockholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (“Arbor” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ABR) on behalf of Arbor stockholders.

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  • Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized stockholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. (“Arbor” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ABR) on behalf of Arbor stockholders.
  • Our investigation concerns whether Arbor has violated the federal securities laws and/or engaged in other unlawful business practices.
  • On November 16, 2023, Viceroy Research released a report entitled "Arbor Realty Trust - Slumlord Millionaires."
  • In this report, Viceroy stated that it "[i]nvestors in bridge financing underwriters and their portfolios of loans appear to be [.

Arbor Day Foundation Accelerates AFF’s Afforestation Efforts in Georgia

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Today, the American Forest Foundation (AFF), a national conservation organization that works to deliver meaningful conservation impact through the empowerment of family forest owners, announced the receipt of $465,000 in philanthropic funds from the Arbor Day Foundation to further the organization’s Georgia-based afforestation pilot, Field to Forest .

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  • Today, the American Forest Foundation (AFF), a national conservation organization that works to deliver meaningful conservation impact through the empowerment of family forest owners, announced the receipt of $465,000 in philanthropic funds from the Arbor Day Foundation to further the organization’s Georgia-based afforestation pilot, Field to Forest .
  • “Family-owned lands are essential in unlocking nature’s climate mitigating potential,” said Rita Hite, president and CEO of AFF.
  • Field to Forest provides the financial and technical support small landowners need to establish sustainable and productive forest stands.
  • “Forests are some of the world’s most vital natural resources and help shape a region’s climate, community and biodiversity,” said Dan Lambe, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation.