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Freedom Mortgage Wraps Up a Solid 2023

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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BOCA RATON, Fla., Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Freedom Mortgage, one of the largest full-service independent mortgage companies, and a top VA and top Federal Housing Administration (FHA) (government-insured) lender in the U.S., had a solid 2023, helping nearly 80,000 borrowers secure financing for their most important asset—their homes.

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  • Last year, Freedom Mortgage helped over 50,000 borrowers successfully achieve a better financial position through loan modifications or partial claims.
  • Middleman commended Freedom Mortgage employees for their generosity and dedication to supporting multiple charitable organizations throughout 2023, including programs for veterans, service members, and their families.
  • Additionally, through donations from entries in the Freedom Mortgage Celebrate Freedom Award contest and employees' payroll deduction, over $30,000 was raised for Feeding America.
  • One of the nation's largest independent mortgage companies, Freedom Mortgage is committed to fostering homeownership and financial betterment across the country.

10 Southeast U.S. Nonprofits To Share $150,000 from Cadence Bank's Cadence Cares Holiday Program

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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HOUSTON and TUPELO, Miss., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In the spirit of holiday giving, Cadence Bank (NYSE: CADE), through the Cadence Bank Foundation, proudly donated a total of $150,000 to 10 nonprofit organizations who participated in the annual Cadence Cares Holiday Program. Bank customers, teammates and community members voted for their nonprofit of choice with the organizations splitting the $150,000 based on the number of votes each received.

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  • HOUSTON and TUPELO, Miss., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In the spirit of holiday giving, Cadence Bank (NYSE: CADE), through the Cadence Bank Foundation, proudly donated a total of $150,000 to 10 nonprofit organizations who participated in the annual Cadence Cares Holiday Program.
  • The Cadence Cares Holiday Program aims to empower individuals to positively impact the causes that matter most to them.
  • All of the organizations also have active programs in each of the nine states where Cadence Bank operates.
  • These organizations will receive a donation from The Cadence Bank Foundation in January 2024.

VANTEDGE MEDICAL ANNOUNCES NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vantedge Medical ("Vantedge" or "Vantedge Medical"), a portfolio company of Aterian Investment Partners ("Aterian"), is pleased to announce that Brian King is now serving as CEO and Chairman of Vantedge Medical. Brian has served as Executive Chairman of the Company since February 2022.

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vantedge Medical ("Vantedge" or "Vantedge Medical"), a portfolio company of Aterian Investment Partners ("Aterian"), is pleased to announce that Brian King is now serving as CEO and Chairman of Vantedge Medical.
  • Brian has served as Executive Chairman of the Company since February 2022.
  • Brandon Bethea, Co-Founder and Partner at Aterian, said "I am elated to be able to announce Brian's appointment as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Vantedge Medical.
  • Vantedge could not be more fortunate to have Brian add CEO to his existing responsibilities as Chairman.

Royal Farms Partners With PepsiCo Again to Spread Holiday Cheer

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Monday, December 18, 2023
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“PepsiCo is happy to partner with Royal Farms and the Salvation Army to support local families during the holiday season,” said Pepsi Account Manager, Dorian Lopez.

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  • “PepsiCo is happy to partner with Royal Farms and the Salvation Army to support local families during the holiday season,” said Pepsi Account Manager, Dorian Lopez.
  • Royal Farms and Pepsi will contribute to the Christmas lunch at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, providing families with Royal Farms cookies and Pepsi-supplied beverages.
  • Each of the 209 families under care at Johns Hopkins Children's Center will also receive a $100 Royal Farms gift card.
  • This partnership reflects our longstanding commitment to meaningful philanthropy and supporting our community," stated Frank Schilling, Marketing and Merchandising Director for Royal Farms.

Evergreen Management Group Partners With Salvation Army For 24th Consecutive Year To Provide Families In Need With Thanksgiving Meal

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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Every year since 1979, the company has adopted three local families to provide a full holiday feast.

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  • Every year since 1979, the company has adopted three local families to provide a full holiday feast.
  • EMG team members donated food items and cash used to purchase items like turkeys, stuffing, cranberry sauce, gravy, rolls, and roasting pans.
  • Often referred to as the "Army Behind the Army," volunteers play a crucial role in The Salvation Army's ability to support the entire community.
  • They help The Salvation Army care for homeless and needy families while serving 30 million people through a myriad of social services.

King’s Community Support Centre expands in London with free counselling by social work students

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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The field education program, King’s Community Support Centre (KCSC), originally assisted people in need via partnerships with the Salvation Army and Mission Services in London.

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  • The field education program, King’s Community Support Centre (KCSC), originally assisted people in need via partnerships with the Salvation Army and Mission Services in London.
  • Free counselling is provided by King’s undergraduate and masters students from the School of Social Work, to help prepare people who are seeking housing as well as those needing help to remain housed.
  • Students on a placement at the King’s Community Support Centre are learning outside of the classroom, experiencing client relationships first hand and providing support using the skills they have learned in the classroom.
  • Besides helping the most vulnerable rebuild dignity and renew hope through trauma-related counselling, the King’s Community Support Centre is also reaching out to the community support workforce, offering resources and sessions including sharing circles, training and professional development.

160 Driving Academy partners with The Salvation Army this holiday season

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Wednesday, December 27, 2023
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CHICAGO, Dec. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 160 Driving Academy partnered with The Salvation Army for a two-and-a-half week National Thanksgiving Food Drive utilizing our 150+ Branch Locations across the United States as a donation collection site.

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  • CHICAGO, Dec. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 160 Driving Academy partnered with The Salvation Army for a two-and-a-half week National Thanksgiving Food Drive utilizing our 150+ Branch Locations across the United States as a donation collection site.
  • 160 Driving Academy nationally collected 800+ non-perishable goods, providing meals for those in need this holiday season.
  • Steve Gold, CEO of 160 Driving Academy, presented an in-kind donation of $5,000 during the John Williams' Virtual Red Kettle , The Salvation Army Radiothon, on WGN Radio 720.
  • Gold remarked, "Supporting The Salvation Army has been an outstanding experience for everyone in our organization.

The Salvation Army Urges Importance of Donations of All Sizes as Charitable Giving Continues To Decline

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Tuesday, December 26, 2023
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the end of holiday giving approaches, reports show charitable giving continues to decline while demand for social service programs is high. According to a Giving USA report, the overall year-over-year giving is down by more than 10% when adjusted for inflation.1 The Salvation Army, the country's largest nongovernmental provider of social services, relies heavily on end-of-year contributions to provide essential services at Christmas and for the next year. The national Red Kettle Campaign, a major holiday fundraising effort for the organization, is currently tracking nearly 12% behind the same time last year, despite still climbing above pre-pandemic levels.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the end of holiday giving approaches, reports show charitable giving continues to decline while demand for social service programs is high.
  • The national Red Kettle Campaign, a major holiday fundraising effort for the organization, is currently tracking nearly 12% behind the same time last year, despite still climbing above pre-pandemic levels.
  • Some local Salvation Army corps have experienced increased costs anywhere from 10% to 50%.
  • "We are grateful for every generous dollar entrusted to us," said Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder, national commander of The Salvation Army.

25th Annual CPKC Holiday Train program raises a record $1.8 million and collects more than 160,000 pounds of food in 2023

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Friday, December 22, 2023
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CALGARY, AB, Dec. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) today proudly announced that the 2023 CPKC Holiday program raised a record $1.8 million and collected more than 160,000 pounds of food for local food banks and food programs in the United States and Canada over the last four weeks.

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  • CALGARY, AB, Dec. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) today proudly announced that the 2023 CPKC Holiday program raised a record $1.8 million and collected more than 160,000 pounds of food for local food banks and food programs in the United States and Canada over the last four weeks.
  • Completing its 25th year, the CPKC Holiday Train has raised more than $24.3 million and collected approximately 5.3 million pounds of food for community food banks in Canada and the United States since its inaugural journey back in 1999.
  • Additionally, the CPKC Holiday Express train this year visited 20 communities in Louisiana, Texas and Mississippi raising US$200,000 for the Salvation Army.
  • CPKC Holiday Train concerts ran between Nov. 21 and Dec. 19, featuring performances by musical artists Virginia to Vegas, Trudy, Anyway Gang, Tyler Shaw, Kiesza, Seaforth, Tenille Townes, Breland, MacKenzie Porter and Dallas Smith.

Rentec Direct Celebrates Fifth Consecutive Year of Spreading Holiday Cheer through Angel Tree Program

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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GRANTS PASS, Ore., Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rentec Direct, the industry-leading property management software company, proudly announces its continued dedication to brightening the holiday season for local children by participating in the Salvation Army's Annual Angel Tree Program for the fifth consecutive year.

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  • Since 2018, Rentec Direct has participated in the program Angel Tree Program.
  • Over the past five years, Rentec Direct's involvement in the local Angel Tree Program has brought joy and holiday spirit to nearly 80 children and their families.
  • "Reaching our fifth year of participation in the Angel Tree Program is a significant milestone for Rentec Direct.
  • This marks the fifth consecutive year of Rentec Direct hosting an Angel Tree in the Grants Pass community.