Kindness

The Chelsea Groton Foundation Awards $173K in Grants to Area Non-Profits this Fall, Surpasses $500,000 in Total Giving to Community This Year

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Friday, December 2, 2022

Inclusive of these donations, the Foundation has provided over $5.5 million in total grants to the community since 1998.

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  • Inclusive of these donations, the Foundation has provided over $5.5 million in total grants to the community since 1998.
  • An additional $5,000 sponsorship was also promised by Chelsea Groton for the programs berth in Norwich next summer.
  • For 168 years, Chelsea Groton has been committed to supporting organizations that are critical to the success of our shared community.
  • Based in Groton, Conn., Chelsea Groton Bank is a full-service mutually owned bank with over $1.6 billion in assets.

LIVE ROCKET AND BEEKMAN 1802 LAUNCH FIRST-EVER HOLIDAY POP-UP & LIVESTREAM EVENT AT THE SEAPORT

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

SCHENECTADY, N.Y., Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Live Rocket, the new global livestream commerce platform launched by HSN's former CEO Mark Bozek, and Beekman1802, the world's top goat milk skincare brand, announced the first-ever holiday pop-up shop and livestream event at the Seaport in Manhattan. The Beekman 1802 Kindness Holiday Shop opened to the public on Tuesday, November 29 at Live Rocket Studios at 22 Fulton Street. The livestream shopping event will take place on Thursday, December 1, at 6pm ET, and will be streamed online at www.beekman1802.com and powered by Firework, a leading video commerce platform. 

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  • The Beekman 1802 Kindness Holiday Shop opened to the public on Tuesday, November 29 at Live Rocket Studios at 22 Fulton Street.
  • Beekman 1802 is a cult-favorite goat milk skincare brand founded by Dr. Brent Ridge and Josh Kilmer-Purcell.
  • "In just one hour, a record 40,000 live viewers joined our first LiveRocket.com livestream," noted Vincent Yang, Co-Founder and CEO of Firework.
  • "While many brands are attempting to drive incremental revenue via livestream, Beekman 1802 has been at the forefront of livestream shopping and successful in driving both real-time salesandviewership.

Kindness Duck Project and Building Wishes Announce Plans for Uvalde Memorial Park Project

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Friday, November 25, 2022

FORTWORTH, Texas, Nov. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Both the Kindness Duck Project (KDP) and Building Wishes are excited to announce the approval of first steps in the Uvalde Memorial Park Project by Uvalde's City Council Tuesday evening. Operating out of the Fort Worth/North Texas area, both organizations continue to expand their scope of building a better future for others through kindness.

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  • Both the Kindness Duck Project (KDP) and Building Wishes are excited to announce the approval of first steps in the Uvalde Memorial Park Project by Uvalde's City Council Tuesday evening.
  • FORTWORTH, Texas, Nov. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Both the Kindness Duck Project (KDP) and Building Wishes are excited to announce the approval of first steps in the Uvalde Memorial Park Project by Uvalde's City Council Tuesday evening.
  • Raised in Uvalde, Kyle Wagner, Executor Director of KDP, has seen the Uvalde community persevere through thick and thin.
  • "Building Wishes is beyond honored and excited to be a part of the Uvalde Memorial Park redesign and construction," says Brian Grossman, Executive Director of Building Wishes.

For World Kindness Day, Breeze Airways Announces Kick-off of Breeze Kindness Week

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Monday, November 14, 2022

Once the wheels started turning, we quickly realized one day wasnt enough and, thus Breeze Kindness Week was born.

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  • Once the wheels started turning, we quickly realized one day wasnt enough and, thus Breeze Kindness Week was born.
  • Breeze is kicking things off on Monday, November 14, with a daily social media giveaway and by handing out Nice Cards to Guests throughout the week.
  • In addition, Herbert Flight Time Lang, a former Harlem Globetrotter and three-time Amazing Race participant, will serve as the airlines master of ceremonies for Breeze Kindness Week.
  • Throughout the rest of the week Breeze, along with its community partners, will be creating moments of kindness across its network.

BEEKMAN 1802 CELEBRATES WORLD KINDNESS DAY WITH #TIMETOBEKIND CAMPAIGN

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Saturday, November 12, 2022

SCHENECTADY, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 13, Beekman 1802 will celebrate World Kindness Day, an international holiday to promote kindness throughout the world. Rooted in the belief that "There's Beauty in Kindness," and beauty is more than skin deep, the #TimeToBeKind campaign will challenge communities to spread Kindness through TikTok challenges, fueling donations to The Jed Foundation which supports teens' emotional health, unlocking exclusive deals, and choosing Kindness above all else.

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  • SCHENECTADY, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 13, Beekman 1802 will celebrate World Kindness Day, an international holiday to promote kindness throughout the world.
  • Beekman 1802 celebrates World Kindness Day with #TimeToBeKind campaign to spread Kindness nationwide!
  • "As a goat milk skincare brand with Kindness in our DNA, we are excited to celebrate World Kindness Day today, and every day," says Jill Scalamandre, CEO, Beekman 1802.
  • "Throughout the years, Beekman 1802 has worked tirelessly to spread Kindness across the globe," says Dr. Brent Ridge, co-founder, Beekman 1802.

National PTA Names Recipients of Over $650K in Program Funding

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

"Each school year, National PTA offers funding to support PTAs in conducting PTA programs for their school communities to increase access to educational opportunities and enhance family engagement," said Anna King, president of National PTA.

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  • "Each school year, National PTA offers funding to support PTAs in conducting PTA programs for their school communities to increase access to educational opportunities and enhance family engagement," said Anna King, president of National PTA.
  • The goal of the program is to empower families to make mental health an everyday priority.
  • While funding is being provided to support PTAs' program events in their school communities, National PTA's programs are available to all PTAs and schools.
  • Funding is not needed to run National PTA programs, and PTAs are encouraged to visit PTA.org/Programs to learn how they can implement the programs in their school communities.

All It Takes to Heal the World Is a Little Kindness - Award Winning Social Sharing App Now Comes With Important Message in New Illustrated Book: 'The Christmas Tree That Changed the World'

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Monday, November 7, 2022

Paired perfectly with the popular kindness-spreading app, the new book can be used to start a whole new family tradition.

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  • Paired perfectly with the popular kindness-spreading app, the new book can be used to start a whole new family tradition.
  • "The Christmas Tree That Changed the World" storybook is available via the company's website, Christmastreeofkindness.com , with a portion of all profits donated to World Vision.
  • The Christmas Tree of Kindness app is available from the App Store , including app activity, story text, and a printable craft.
  • Experience the healing joy of kindness throughout the holiday season by following Christmas Tree of Kindness on social media: Facebook , Instagram , Twitter , LinkedIn .

AMERISERV BANK LAUNCHES SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN, SERVING UP 30 DAYS OF KINDNESS

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

That is the message AmeriServ Bank is sharing as it kicks off the social media campaign, "Serving Up 30 Days of Kindness."

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  • That is the message AmeriServ Bank is sharing as it kicks off the social media campaign, "Serving Up 30 Days of Kindness."
  • The campaign, which runs throughout November on the Facebook and Instagram social media platforms, encourages followers to share a short story or photograph depicting a random act of kindness.
  • To participate in AmeriServ Serving Up 30 Days of Kindness, users are encouraged to visit the AmeriServ Facebook page or post to their personal Instagram page using the hashtag #AmeriServUpKindness.
  • On September 30, 2022, AmeriServ had total assets of $1.4 billion and a book value of $5.94 per common share.

Access Cheer Announces Exclusive Partnership with Nfinity

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

SOUTHAMPTON, N.J., Oct. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New Jersey-based competitive cheerleading and tumbling facility Access Cheer today announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with Nfinity Athletic to provide its athletes with exclusive products as well as expanded scholastic opportunities.

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  • SOUTHAMPTON, N.J., Oct. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New Jersey-based competitive cheerleading and tumbling facility Access Cheer today announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with Nfinity Athletic to provide its athletes with exclusive products as well as expanded scholastic opportunities.
  • Nfinity will design custom gear for Access Cheer and, through innovative design and sport-specific technology, celebrate the strength and resilience of the Access Cheer athlete.
  • "Many cheer programs help inspire, nurture, and support athletes from age 3 to 19 and send them on their way, but at Access, it's always been important to us to create opportunities for the next phase of their lives," said Shannon Furfari, co-owner, Access Cheer.
  • "We are thrilled that our partnership with Access Cheer will help contribute to the current performance and future success of their athletes."

OPPO's Reno8 Pro 5G Powered by MediaTek Dimensity 8100-MAX Ensuring flagship-level, all-round smooth performance

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

The exclusively customized MediaTek Dimensity 8100-MAX integrated 5G SoC is at the heart of delivering the Reno8 Pro 5G's exceptional all-round smooth experience, unleashing its peak performance on a number of capabilities.

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  • The exclusively customized MediaTek Dimensity 8100-MAX integrated 5G SoC is at the heart of delivering the Reno8 Pro 5G's exceptional all-round smooth experience, unleashing its peak performance on a number of capabilities.
  • The global technology brand continues to work closely with MediaTek mirroring their brand synergy with MariSilicon X and the Reno8 Pro 5G's powerful integrated 5G SoC, the MediaTek Dimensity 8100-MAX.
  • To help users enjoy its all-round flagship-level performance for longer, the Reno8 Pro 5G delivers a faster, safer, and more reliable experience.
  • On the inside, the Reno8 Pro 5G is truly a performance beast, offering an all-around flagship experience from start to finish.