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The Week in Press Releases: 13 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, August 18, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • "The Salvation Army is committed to assisting those in need during this critical time," said Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder, national commander of The Salvation Army.
  • "Our local officers, staff, and volunteers are extending relief and support to people in affected areas, ensuring that no one faces this disaster alone.
  • We will continue to do everything to support these communities now and well after the flames have been extinguished."
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BayPort Credit Union Donates $10,000 to the Hawaii Salvation Army as Wildfire Relief Continues

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BayPort Credit Union today announced it is donating $10,000 to the Hawaii Salvation Army to support its Maui wildfires relief fund.

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  • NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BayPort Credit Union today announced it is donating $10,000 to the Hawaii Salvation Army to support its Maui wildfires relief fund.
  • "The credit union philosophy of 'People Helping People' doesn't end here at home," said Jim Mears, President/CEO of BayPort Credit Union.
  • BayPort has selected the Salvation Army due to its longstanding partnership with the Salvation Army of the Virginia Peninsula.
  • BayPort is the region's only Community Development Financial Institution and a National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Low-Income Designated Credit Union.

Hyundai Issues Maui Wildfire Relief Program

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In support of residents and communities affected by the wildfires in Maui, Hyundai Motor America is announcing a multifaceted wildfire relief program to help deploy immediate humanitarian aid and provide financial relief for current Hyundai and Genesis owners and prospective customers who were impacted by wildfires in Maui.

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  • FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In support of residents and communities affected by the wildfires in Maui, Hyundai Motor America is announcing a multifaceted wildfire relief program to help deploy immediate humanitarian aid and provide financial relief for current Hyundai and Genesis owners and prospective customers who were impacted by wildfires in Maui.
  • Hyundai Capital America, which includes Hyundai Motor Finance and Genesis Finance, will also be providing financial hardship support to impacted customers who are eligible for payment relief solutions.
  • "Hyundai is deeply committed to delivering immediate support to assist in the road to recovery for Maui and its residents."
  • The program is an extension of Hyundai's long-standing Hyundai Assurance program that is dedicated to the safety, health and well-being of its customers, employees, dealers and communities in which it does business.

Panda Express® Pledges Up To $2 Million in Donations to Help Those Affected by the Hawaii Wildfires

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

ROSEMEAD, Calif., Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Panda Restaurant Group, the parent company of Panda Express®, is pledging up to $2 million to the American Red Cross to provide essential care for the individuals affected by the Hawaii wildfires through the Panda Cares Foundation fundraising program and a dollar-for-dollar corporate match. From August 15th through August 21st at participating U.S. locations, 100% of guest donations collected through the in-store Panda Cares Donation Boxes and online will be matched up to $1 million by Panda Express to benefit Hawaii wildfires victims.

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  • From August 15th through August 21st at participating U.S. locations, 100% of guest donations collected through the in-store Panda Cares Donation Boxes and online will be matched up to $1 million by Panda Express to benefit Hawaii wildfires victims.
  • To care for local teams affected by the wildfires, impacted Panda Express associates will continue to receive paychecks while stores are closed.
  • Panda Cares Foundation is funded through the in-store and online donation box program and with contributions from associates at Panda Express, Panda Inn, and Hibachi-San as well as Panda Restaurant Group partners and founders.
  • Panda Cares provides food and Panda associates volunteer their time to underserved youth and disaster relief efforts.

Verizon makes progress on Maui network restoration

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Saturday, August 12, 2023

HONOLULU, Aug. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- While crews are gaining ground on wildfire containment, Verizon is continuing its efforts to restore service and provide assistance to the people of Maui.

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  • In the aftermath of the most devastating natural disaster in Hawai`i’s history, Verizon engineers are working diligently on network restoration and recovery efforts.
  • Partial service to a portion of West Maui from Maalaea and the Maui Chin to the South through Lahaina Civic Center to the North.
  • Verizon continues to engage local and state EOC contacts to prioritize restoration and arrange for logistics to bring more equipment to Maui.
  • While Verizon works to restore the network, there may be inconsistent and partial restoration of network coverage.

Steve Case Announces $1 Million Donation to Support Maui Rebuilding

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Saturday, August 12, 2023

Hawaii-born and raised entrepreneur and philanthropist, Steve Case, announced a $1 million contribution to support communities affected by the wildfires on Maui.

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  • Hawaii-born and raised entrepreneur and philanthropist, Steve Case, announced a $1 million contribution to support communities affected by the wildfires on Maui.
  • In addition, Maui Land & Pineapple , where Case is the majority investor, has announced a series of steps, detailed below, to provide on island support, as well as a long-term commitment to assist in Maui’s rebuilding efforts.
  • “The destruction and loss on Maui is devastating to watch, and the impact on communities such as Lahaina is tragic,” said Case.
  • Its focus has been on supporting philanthropic efforts on Kaua’i, but the crisis on Maui requires support from across the state.

The Salvation Army Activates Response to Devastating Hawaii Fires

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Friday, August 11, 2023

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Salvation Army has launched widespread efforts to provide food and other essential items and services to evacuees in Hawaii. After an unseasonably dry summer and strong winds spurred by Hurricane Dora in the Pacific Ocean, spontaneous wildfires erupted and spread across numerous communities on the Hawaiian island of Maui. The fires have already tragically claimed 36 lives and consumed thousands of acres while displacing more than 11,000 people from their homes. The Salvation Army is actively partnering with local emergency management and leaders, Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster, and other nonprofit organizations to serve evacuees and first responders.

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  • The Salvation Army is actively partnering with local emergency management and leaders, Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster, and other nonprofit organizations to serve evacuees and first responders.
  • "The Salvation Army is committed to assisting those in need during this critical time," said Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder, national commander of The Salvation Army.
  • The Salvation Army has already coordinated thousands of meals for individuals and families at Maui County/American Red Cross shelters.
  • The best way to support ongoing efforts in Hawaii is by making a financial contribution, which allows The Salvation Army to meet immediate and long-term needs.

Verizon ushers in more relief to Maui as wildfires rage

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Friday, August 11, 2023

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Aug. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As wildfires continue to burn on Maui, Verizon is bringing additional relief to help the island’s residents.

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  • In addition, Verizon is offering unlimited calling, texting and data for its prepaid and postpaid customers who live on Maui from August 10 to 23, 2023.
  • This will bring relief to the thousands of consumer and small business customers* who rely on their mobile devices now more than ever.
  • Network Update: Our network has areas of degraded service on Maui due to power and fiber damage caused by the fire.
  • Supporting our First Responders: Our Verizon Response and Verizon Frontline Crisis Response teams are available 24/7 to coordinate with first responders.

The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Canada Struggles Amidst Declining Donations

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

While more people are turning to their local Thrift store in search of affordable options, gently used donations of clothing and household items have seen a significant drop.

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  • While more people are turning to their local Thrift store in search of affordable options, gently used donations of clothing and household items have seen a significant drop.
  • The Salvation Army Thrift Store remains steadfast in its commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of Canadians in need, but we cannot do it alone
    "The situation is critical as this is the first time we are experiencing a shortfall in donations at this time of year," says Ted Troughton, Managing Director of The Salvation Army Thrift Store.
  • "The Salvation Army Thrift Store remains steadfast in its commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of Canadians in need, but we cannot do it alone," says Troughton.
  • To donate or find your nearest Salvation Army Thrift Store, please visit www.thriftstore.ca/locations .

New Customer Assistance Program Based On Customer’s Income Now Available

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Illinois American Water’s new customer assistance program will provide financial assistance to customers based on their household income.

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  • Illinois American Water’s new customer assistance program will provide financial assistance to customers based on their household income.
  • Illinois American Water has partnered with Dollar Energy to launch the new income-based, discount program.
  • An applicant for the Income-based Discount Program must be a residential customer of Illinois American Water to qualify.
  • “Our goal is to make water and wastewater service affordable to our customers.”
    The new income-based discount program is available in addition to Illinois American Water’s Project H2O Help to Others customer assistance program.