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MariMed Supports Giving At Thanksgiving

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

NORWOOD, Mass., Nov. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MariMed, Inc. (MariMed or the Company) (CSE: MRMD) (OTCQX: MRMD), a leading multi-state cannabis operator focused on improving lives every day, wants people to focus on enjoying the Thanksgiving Holiday and not on the cost of their turkey.

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  • NORWOOD, Mass., Nov. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MariMed, Inc. (MariMed or the Company) (CSE: MRMD) (OTCQX: MRMD), a leading multi-state cannabis operator focused on improving lives every day, wants people to focus on enjoying the Thanksgiving Holiday and not on the cost of their turkey.
  • In Massachusetts, Maryland, Illinois, and Delaware, MariMed is donating several hundred turkeys to worthy organizations that support local communities in which MariMed operates.
  • Thanksgiving is a time to be sharing joy and memories with family and loved ones, said CEO Bob Fireman.
  • MariMed is proud to do our part and help others in the communities where we operate.

Chapman Partnership Receives $5 Million Bezos Day 1 Families Fund Grant to Help End Homelessness for Families in Miami

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Providing a pathway to self-sufficiency for families experiencing homelessness is key to building stronger communities, said Peter T. Pruitt, Jr., president and CEO of Chapman Partnership.

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  • Providing a pathway to self-sufficiency for families experiencing homelessness is key to building stronger communities, said Peter T. Pruitt, Jr., president and CEO of Chapman Partnership.
  • This one-time grant will help Chapman Partnership in its tireless work to support families as they reel from skyrocketing rent costs, limited services and insufficient incomes.
  • Chapman Partnership plans to use the grant funds to implement a system-wide approach that goes beyond shelter.
  • Chapman Partnership was selected as a Day 1 Families Fund grant recipient by a group of national advisors who are leading advocates and experts on homelessness and service provision.

MONAT Global Donates $288,000 to Support Youth Education Grant Program and Hurricane Relief Efforts

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Global healthy-aging haircare, skincare and wellness innovator, MONAT Global Corp (MONAT), is donating $288,000 as a result of sales from one of its signature products, More than a Mist by MONAT.

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  • Global healthy-aging haircare, skincare and wellness innovator, MONAT Global Corp (MONAT), is donating $288,000 as a result of sales from one of its signature products, More than a Mist by MONAT.
  • Majority of the funds will benefit organizations serving underserved youth through a grant program established by MONATs philanthropic entity, MONAT Gratitude.
  • Recipient organizations providing hurricane relief efforts include The Salvation Army Puerto Rico , Canadian Red Cross , The Salvation Army in Canada , Farm Share (Florida) and The Salvation Army Florida .
  • MONAT Gratitude has donated more than $600,000 to more than 40 youth education programs through the $1 million pledge grant program in 2022.

Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. Adds Sondra Cunningham to Board of Directors

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Monday, November 21, 2022

Guaranty Bancshares, Inc., (NASDAQ: GNTY) (Company), the parent company of Guaranty Bank & Trust, N.A., today announced the appointment of Sondra Cunningham to the Board of Directors of the Company.

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  • Guaranty Bancshares, Inc., (NASDAQ: GNTY) (Company), the parent company of Guaranty Bank & Trust, N.A., today announced the appointment of Sondra Cunningham to the Board of Directors of the Company.
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    Guaranty Bank & Trust, N.A., today announced the appointment of Sondra Cunningham to the Board of Directors of the Company.
  • Ms. Cunningham now serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Culture Officer of the Bank and has been Secretary to the Bank and Holding Company Board of Directors for the past eight years.
  • Sondra has a long tenure at Guaranty and has been a big part in developing our strong Company culture.

Dallas Cowboys and Jonas Brothers Kick Off Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign With Live Halftime Performance

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Thursday, November 24, 2022

ARLINGTON, Texas, Nov. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Salvation Army's 132nd annual Red Kettle Campaign launches today with a special halftime performance during the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game against the New York Giants on FOX. This year's artists, the Grammy Award-nominated and American Music Award-winning Jonas Brothers, will perform live at AT&T Stadium and be televised nationally during halftime. This will be the Jonas Brothers' second time performing for the Red Kettle Kickoff, having first done the honors in 2008. The performance is a Cowboys tradition and issues the official rallying cry for all to donate to the iconic Red Kettle Campaign, which serves millions in need year-round.

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  • ARLINGTON, Texas, Nov. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Salvation Army's 132nd annual Red Kettle Campaign launches today with a special halftime performance during the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game against the New York Giants on FOX.
  • This year's artists, the Grammy Award-nominated and American Music Award-winning Jonas Brothers, will perform live at AT&T Stadium and be televised nationally during halftime.
  • This will be the Jonas Brothers' second time performing for the Red Kettle Kickoff, having first done the honors in 2008.
  • The performance is a Cowboys tradition and issues the official rallying cry for all to donate to the iconic Red Kettle Campaign, which serves millions in need year-round.

Kinecta Federal Credit Union Provided Holiday Meals to More Than 1,300 Families in the 49th Annual Holiday Food Drive

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Thursday, November 24, 2022

The 49th annual holiday food drive aided more than 1,300 families at distribution events in Southern California and Rochester, New York.

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  • The 49th annual holiday food drive aided more than 1,300 families at distribution events in Southern California and Rochester, New York.
  • Kinecta then partnered with over 30 community-based organizations throughout Los Angeles County and Rochester, New York to select families.
  • "We are deeply grateful for our vendors, staff, members, families and friends that donated money and time to make this food drive a success."
  • Forbes awarded Kinecta as a top-ranked credit union in California on its America's Best Credit Unions in Each State 2022 List.

Nickelodeon, Paramount, Casa Vertigo, and The Salvation Army Bring Back The In-Person Annual Feast of Sharing Thanksgiving Event to Pico Union Families

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Thursday, November 24, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Salvation Army, Nickelodeon, Paramount and Casa Vertigo hosted the Annual Feast of Sharing Thanksgiving meal event on Tuesday, November 22ndat Casa Vertigo in Los Angeles.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Salvation Army, Nickelodeon, Paramount and Casa Vertigo hosted the Annual Feast of Sharing Thanksgiving meal event on Tuesday, November 22ndat Casa Vertigo in Los Angeles.
  • It was the first in-person event in two years after the beloved annual event transitioned to a drive through Thanksgiving meal distribution during the pandemic.
  • In the spirit of the holidays, Nickelodeon and Paramount sponsored The Salvation Army event to provide a warm catered traditional Thanksgiving meal and entertainment to hundreds of families in the Pico Union District.
  • The Salvation Army annually helps more than 30 million Americans overcome poverty, addiction, and economic hardships through a range of social services.

Belk and The Salvation Army Ring in Several Ways to Participate in the Season of Giving

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Friday, November 18, 2022

The event is the symbolic start of the Salvation Army's giving season when its signature red kettles and bell ringers will be at Belk locations.

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  • The event is the symbolic start of the Salvation Army's giving season when its signature red kettles and bell ringers will be at Belk locations.
  • Also starting November 18, customers can donate at the registers, online, and through the Belk app to benefit families in need with The Salvation Army.
  • All Belk locations will also collect new and unwrapped toys for The Salvation Army from November 22 December 16.
  • Customers can easily participate by purchasing a new toy at their local Belk store and then donating it in one of The Salvation Army Toy Collection bins.

Leading Personal Injury Attorneys Worldwide Help Fight Local Food Insecurity

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading personal injury attorneys in the United States and the United Kingdom are helping their local communities during this year's "Day of Action," a national event sponsored by "Injury Board."

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  • More than 100 attorneys and law firms this month are providing large-scale food donations, financial support, and in-person help to feed local community members who continue to face challenges.
  • "Injury Board members are community leaders," said Injury Board founder and Attorney Tom Young.
  • Bradshaw& Bryant (Waite Park, MN) donated food and necessities to help students at the Huskies Food Pantry.
  • Nelson & Fraenkel (Los Angeles, CA) served the Alameda Food Bank, helping stock and distribute food in the food bank's community market.

Salvation Army sees significant increase in the number of children needing food bank support

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

The Salvation Army has seen a 30 percent increase in families with children who need our help and are concerned this need will continue to increase over the winter months.

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  • The Salvation Army has seen a 30 percent increase in families with children who need our help and are concerned this need will continue to increase over the winter months.
  • With the threat of a recession, we anticipate this number will continue to grow," says Lt-Colonel John Murray, territorial secretary for communications for The Salvation Army.
  • Last year, the organization saw a national increase of 500,000 people who looked to The Salvation Army for assistance.
  • When you give to The Salvation Army, you are investing in the future of marginalized and overlooked people in your community.