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New Builders Spring Home Show Fenton to be Held March 16-17 at STL Athletic Center

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

FENTON, Mo., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The first-ever Builders Spring Home Show Fenton will be held at STL Athletic Center Saturday and Sunday March 16-17, with free admission and parking. Show visitors can shop the latest home products and services in one convenient location and meet hundreds of local home pros.

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  • FENTON, Mo., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The first-ever Builders Spring Home Show Fenton will be held at STL Athletic Center Saturday and Sunday March 16-17, with free admission and parking.
  • Home Builders Association home pros share expert advice on a variety of timely topics at the HBA Home Experts Stage.
  • The Builders Spring Home Show Fenton gives area residents the chance to register to win thousands in prizes, including the Pot of Gold $500 Cash Giveaway from the Home Builders Association.
  • Ellen Viehmann, Home Builders Association of St. Louis and Eastern Missouri, 1 314-817-5620, [email protected] , https://stlhomeshow.com/
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WSFS CARES Foundation Provided $2.7 Million in Charitable Grants and Contributions in 2023

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Monday, February 5, 2024

The WSFS CARES Foundation, the charitable giving arm of WSFS Bank (Nasdaq: WSFS), announced it provided grants and donations totaling more than $2.7 million to more than 390 community organizations located across Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania in 2023.

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  • The WSFS CARES Foundation, the charitable giving arm of WSFS Bank (Nasdaq: WSFS), announced it provided grants and donations totaling more than $2.7 million to more than 390 community organizations located across Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania in 2023.
  • WSFS also made a $2.0 million contribution to the WSFS CARES Foundation in 2023 to support future investments in its Communities.
  • In addition to the grants, Team WSFS, the WSFS corporate volunteer program, volunteered more than 18,000 hours during 2023.
  • “In 2023, the WSFS CARES Foundation provided grants to more than 390 community organizations who have a shared focus with the Foundation’s key pillars,” said Patrick J.

Jackson Foundation's 41st Annual Turkey Giveaway Celebrates Over 100,000 Served; Honors Congresswoman Maxine Waters and Zeus Network's Lemuel Plummer

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EJ Jackson, the late founder of Jackson Limousine, established a legacy 41 years ago with the Annual Turkey & Grocery Giveaway. Today, this tradition continues, having fed over 100,000 community residents to date.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EJ Jackson, the late founder of Jackson Limousine, established a legacy 41 years ago with the Annual Turkey & Grocery Giveaway.
  • This year's event will feature a momentous occasion, with the first-ever appreciation award presented to Congresswoman Maxine Waters for over two decades of Turkey Giveaway leadership support.
  • Additionally, Community Diversity Support accolades will be bestowed upon Mr. Lemuel Plummer of the Zeus Network.
  • Proudly presented by the Jackson Foundation, key sponsors include Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Rocket Convenience Stores, Rambo House, TeleHealth Van, Zeus Network, US Bank, and Peoples Independent Church.

WSFS Bank Joins Forces with Sharing Excess and Sunday Breakfast Mission to Battle Food Insecurity Across the Region

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

WSFS Bank, the primary subsidiary of WSFS Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: WSFS), today announced the launch of its annual Food Drive to combat food insecurity across the Greater Philadelphia and Delaware region.

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  • WSFS Bank, the primary subsidiary of WSFS Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: WSFS), today announced the launch of its annual Food Drive to combat food insecurity across the Greater Philadelphia and Delaware region.
  • WSFS officially kicked off the Food Drive today at WSFS Bank Center in Wilmington, Del., with the Sunday Breakfast Mission, and at WSFS Bank Place in Philadelphia with Sharing Excess, encouraging Associates to bring nonperishable donations to help jumpstart the Food Drive.
  • Community food donations to Sunday Breakfast Mission make up the vast majority of the food that is provided to families with low income.
  • In 2022, WSFS donated more than 53,000 pounds of food to Sharing Excess and the Sunday Breakfast Mission thanks to the generosity of its Communities.

Red Apple Stores and The Bargain! Shop's 2023 Together We Care® Food Drive Raises More Than $170,000 for Local Communities

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

MISSISSAUGA, ON, Oct. 10, 2023 /CNW/ - The annual Together We Care® Food Drive organized by Red Apple Stores and The Bargain!

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  • MISSISSAUGA, ON, Oct. 10, 2023 /CNW/ - The annual Together We Care® Food Drive organized by Red Apple Stores and The Bargain!
  • By providing essential goods and food items to local communities, these stores have shown their commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of those in need.
  • The annual Together We Care® Food Drive is held during September and October, followed by a Toy Drive in November and Fill-a-Sleigh Day in December.
  • Brendan Proctor, the Chief Executive Officer of Red Apple Stores, expressed his gratitude to the customers who have consistently shown their support.

SECU Launches Fourth Annual Kindness Campaign, Aims for Half a Million Acts of Kindness in October

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

With an aspiration to inspire 500,000 acts of kindness, SECU's Kindness Campaign continues to rally individuals, organizations, and partners throughout Maryland.

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  • With an aspiration to inspire 500,000 acts of kindness, SECU's Kindness Campaign continues to rally individuals, organizations, and partners throughout Maryland.
  • Annual Day of Kindness: All ~400 SECU employees will engage in the credit union's Annual Day of Kindness on October 9th.
  • SECU MD Golf Classic: On October 16th, SECU will host the 6th Annual SECU MD Foundation Golf Classic at Turf Valley Golf Club.
  • Kindness Tables will also be located within SECU financial centers during October for more ideas about how to spread kindness.

Letter Carriers' Annual Food Drive Set for Saturday Throughout Nation

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Friday, May 12, 2023

WASHINGTON, May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A reminder that the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will conduct its annual national food drive this Saturday, May 13. NALC's food drive, first held in 1993, helps feed millions of Americans.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A reminder that the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will conduct its annual national food drive this Saturday, May 13.
  • The Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive, the country's largest one-day food drive, provides residents with an easy way to donate food to those in need.
  • "On Saturday, May 13, NALC invites everyone to participate in the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.
  • Since the first national food drive in 1993, active and retired letter carriers, with the help of volunteers from their communities, have collected a total of 1.82 billion pounds of food.

Freedom Mortgage Honored with Real Leaders Impact Award

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

BOCA RATON, Fla., Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Freedom Mortgage, one of the largest full-service independent mortgage companies and a top Veterans Administration (VA) and Federal Housing Administration (FHA) lender in the U.S., has been honored with the Real Leaders Impact Award, which recognizes companies around the world–of all sizes, and from a variety of industries–for being as aware of their impact on employees, society, and the planet as they are on their bottom line.

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  • "It's an honor that our philanthropic programs are recognized by Real Leaders," said Stan Middleman, Freedom Mortgage.
  • "We are excited to welcome new and past company winners to the impact movement, and into the Real Leaders Impact Awards community."
  • Stanley C. Middleman, Freedom Mortgage president and CEO, said, "It's an honor that our philanthropic programs are recognized and deemed important by Real Leaders among other companies with similar values.
  • One of the nation's largest independent mortgage companies, Freedom Mortgage is committed to fostering homeownership and financial betterment across the country.

The Human Bean Announces Year-End Giveback Numbers & Highlights

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

With more drive-thrus throughout the United States than ever, the drive thru coffee franchise known for topping each drink with a chocolate covered coffee bean is announcing numbers that show a year of giveback growth.

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  • With more drive-thrus throughout the United States than ever, the drive thru coffee franchise known for topping each drink with a chocolate covered coffee bean is announcing numbers that show a year of giveback growth.
  • "The numbers are really moving, because they show local communities coming out and giving their support to do something great."
  • In June during Men's Health Month, The Human Bean drive-thrus collectively raised over $20,000 to support early testing and treatment of cancer for men.
  • "We're celebrating another record breaking year at The Human Bean, and look forward to continuing our long tradition of giving back," says The Human Bean Chief Operating Officer Scott Anderson.

Winter Weather and Rain Doesn't Dampen Spirits for Visitors as the Holiday Season Kicks Off at Moody Gardens

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Sunday, November 20, 2022

Galveston, Texas (November 19, 2022) Holiday in the Gardens has officially kicked off at Moody Gardens.

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  • Galveston, Texas (November 19, 2022) Holiday in the Gardens has officially kicked off at Moody Gardens.
  • On Opening Day, The Festival of Lights trail illuminated at 6 p.m. officially kicking off the holiday season.
  • The mile-long Festival of Lights trail and ICE LAND: Ice Sculptures, A Caribbean Christmas are two of the nine-holiday attractions at Moody Gardens for the Holiday Season.
  • Enjoy a weekend getaway at the Moody Gardens Hotel with savings this holiday season.