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Prem Rawat Achieves Another Guinness World Record for Attendance

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Friday, December 1, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On November 26, 2023, Prem Rawat presented a lecture titled "Understanding the Value of Life: Know Thyself" to an audience of 375,603 people, setting a new world record for the "largest attendance at a single lecture."

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  • Prem Rawat presented a lecture titled "Understanding the Value of Life: Know Thyself" to an audience of 375,603 people, setting a new world record for the "largest attendance at a single lecture."
  • This is the second Guinness World Record that Prem Rawat has achieved.
  • LOS ANGELES, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On November 26, 2023, Prem Rawat presented a lecture titled "Understanding the Value of Life: Know Thyself" to an audience of 375,603 people, setting a new world record for the "largest attendance at a single lecture."
  • This is the second Guinness World Record that Prem Rawat has achieved.

Helping Hand for Relief and Development Recognizes the International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People with Humanitarian Assistance in Gaza

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Monday, November 27, 2023

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Helping Hand for Relief and Development (HHRD) recognizes the International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People.

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  • SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Helping Hand for Relief and Development (HHRD) recognizes the International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People.
  • The International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People was designated by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in 1977.
  • According to the UN, "In 1977, the General Assembly called for the annual observance of November 29 as the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People ( resolution 32/40 B ).
  • On that day, in 1947, the Assembly adopted the resolution on the partition of Palestine (resolution 181 (II))."

Helping Hand for Relief and Development Urges Support for Winter Campaign on Giving Tuesday

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Nov. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Helping Hand for Relief and Development (HHRD) celebrates Giving Tuesday worldwide.

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  • SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Nov. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Helping Hand for Relief and Development (HHRD) celebrates Giving Tuesday worldwide.
  • This Giving Tuesday, HHRD calls upon individuals, businesses, and communities make a meaningful impact by supporting the HHRD Winter Campaign.
  • HHRD's Winter Campaign is dedicated to providing essential relief, including warm clothing, blankets, food, and shelter, to those in need.
  • Beyond basic necessities, HHRD's Winter Campaign emphasizes comfort and dignity, providing items such as hygiene kits, warm meals, and community support.

Disaster Relief Non-profit Launches $1 Million Fundraising Campaign Ahead of GivingTuesday

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

International disaster relief nonprofit All Hands and Hearts is raising $1 million for disaster-impacted communities.

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  • International disaster relief nonprofit All Hands and Hearts is raising $1 million for disaster-impacted communities.
  • This rating serves as a testament to their commitment to transparency and efficiency, assuring donors that 95% of every dollar contributed goes directly toward global relief efforts.
  • The campaign kicks off with a $100,000 match leading up to the movement that unleashes the power of radical generosity worldwide, GivingTuesday .
  • In their 2023 fiscal year, AHAH directly impacted over 33,000 people through 23 disaster relief programs.

K9s For Warriors Earns Top Marks in Charity Rankings as Giving Tuesday Approaches

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

PONTE VERDA, Fla., Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- K9s For Warriors is proud to announce it has received a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator this year, the highest rating the agency awards. Additionally, it has received Platinum recognition from Candid (formerly GuideStar), the organization's highest distinction. K9s has also been rated a top nonprofit by Great Nonprofits.

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  • The honors come as Giving Tuesday approaches and millions of Americans make decisions about which nonprofit to support.
  • And the recent recognition from third-party rating agencies shows you can give with confidence to K9s For Warriors.
  • Those who support K9s For Warriors, remind America's military heroes their fellow Americans have their backs this Giving Tuesday.
  • Many of the Warriors who graduate from K9s For Warriors say their Service Dog has saved their life.

Shriners Children's Earns a Four-Star Rating From Charity Navigator

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Friday, November 17, 2023

TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Shriners Children's, one of the largest pediatric sub-specialty healthcare systems in the world, is proud to announce that its strong financial health and ongoing accountability and transparency has earned a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator.

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  • Shriners Children's announces that its strong financial health and ongoing accountability and transparency has earned a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator, designating the healthcare system as an official "Give with Confidence" charity.
  • This rating designates Shriners Children's as an official "Give with Confidence" charity, indicating that the healthcare system is using its donations effectively based on Charity Navigator's criteria.
  • "We are delighted to provide Shriners Children's with third-party accreditation that validates their operational excellence," said Michael Thatcher, President and CEO of Charity Navigator.
  • "We are proud to receive another Four-Star rating from Charity Navigator," said Stuart Sullivan, Chief Philanthropy Officer for Shriners Children's.

Direct Relief Awarded Top 100% Rating by Charity Navigator for Nonprofit Impact, Efficiency, and Transparency in 2023

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Charity Navigator, America's top independent nonprofit evaluator, has awarded Direct Relief a 2023 nonprofit rating of 100% for its impact, efficiency, and transparency.

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  • SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Charity Navigator, America's top independent nonprofit evaluator, has awarded Direct Relief a 2023 nonprofit rating of 100% for its impact, efficiency, and transparency.
  • Charity Navigator awards Direct Relief a 2023 nonprofit rating of 100% for impact and efficiency.
  • This recognition marks Direct Relief's 13th consecutive four-star rating and the first time it has been evaluated in Charity Navigator's Impact & Results beacon, where its 100% rating contributed to an overall perfect score across the key nonprofit performance indicators Charity Navigator assesses.
  • "We are delighted to provide Direct Relief with third-party accreditation that validates their operational excellence," said Michael Thatcher, President and CEO of Charity Navigator.

New Survey: Americans increasingly support disaster relief as major share of charitable giving, but obstacles suggest they could be even more generous

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

MALVERN, Pa., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- An online survey conducted by The Harris Poll of more than 2,000 U.S. adults on behalf of Vanguard Charitable, a leading nonprofit and sponsor of donor-advised funds (DAFs), found that nearly 3 in 5 American donors (59%) (defined as those who donated to charity in the past 12 months) gave half or more of their total monetary donations last year to charities providing disaster relief.

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  • Perhaps more concerning, 65% of Americans agree that when a crisis occurs, they do not generally have funds available to give right away.
  • "During a crisis, the desire to provide aid is so strong," said Rebecca Moffett, president of Vanguard Charitable.
  • American donors with a charitable giving budget give more dollars and are more likely to support disaster relief than those who do not have a charitable giving budget.
  • Vanguard Charitable donors have issued 10,578 grants totaling $67.5 million to more than 1,300 unique nonprofits focused on disaster relief over the past year.

Helping Hand for Relief and Development (HHRD) Commemorates World Orphans Day with a Resolute Call to Action for Orphan Support and Welfare

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Monday, November 13, 2023

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Helping Hand for Relief and Development (HHRD) is proud to announce its active participation in the global observance of World Orphans Day.

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  • SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Helping Hand for Relief and Development (HHRD) is proud to announce its active participation in the global observance of World Orphans Day.
  • World Orphans Day serves as a poignant reminder of the dire need to offer comprehensive support and care to the countless orphans who confront adversity and hardship daily.
  • Through their multi-faceted program, HHRD furnished children in need with vital essentials like food, clothing, shelter, healthcare, education, and financial support.
  • For further information about Helping Hand for Relief and Development's Orphan Support Program and to discover how you can contribute to this vital cause, please visit our website at www.hhrd.org/OrphanSupport .

Yesway Honors America's Military Veterans With a $50,000 Donation to Operation Homefront

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Friday, November 10, 2023

With this most recent donation to the organization, Yesway aims to support Operation Homefront in meeting the needs of current and former members of the U.S. military and their families, who have sacrificed so much while fighting tirelessly for our nation's freedom.

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  • With this most recent donation to the organization, Yesway aims to support Operation Homefront in meeting the needs of current and former members of the U.S. military and their families, who have sacrificed so much while fighting tirelessly for our nation's freedom.
  • "At Yesway, we feel it is important to make meaningful contributions to the communities we serve," said Tom Trkla, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Yesway.
  • Operation Homefront has consistently earned high ratings from leading charity rating services, including Charity Navigator, which gave Operation Homefront 4 Stars for 11 consecutive years for superior service and accountability.
  • At Operation Homefront, 85 percent of expenditures go directly toward delivering programs and services to the military families who need it most.