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TopLine Financial Credit Union Members and Employees Bring Comfort to Those in Need This Winter

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

TopLine members and employees generously donated winter gear items of youth and adult size jackets, boots, gloves, hats, scarves, socks and more to help bring warmth to those in need in our local communities.

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  • TopLine members and employees generously donated winter gear items of youth and adult size jackets, boots, gloves, hats, scarves, socks and more to help bring warmth to those in need in our local communities.
  • TopLine and community members could also purchase items from our Amazon Wishlist or Target Registry and have them delivered directly to TopLine, and in return we delivered to our charitable partners.
  • When the program ended TopLine employees and members had donated over 603 winter gear drive items and $830 in cash to assist local individuals and families.
  • TopLine Financial Credit Union , a Twin Cities-based credit union, is Minnesota’s 11th largest credit union, with assets of nearly $800 million and serves over 51,000 members.

Natural Grocers® to Support Those Affected by Texas Wildfires by Collecting Donations at All Texas Locations

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

LAKEWOOD, Colo., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers® will be offering support to the communities impacted by the devastating recent wildfire disasters in the Texas Panhandle region, by collecting donations at its 23 Texas locations through March 31.

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  • Natural Grocers will be collecting non-perishable items and monetary donations at all Texas stores through March 31.
  • "We are absolutely heart-broken at the amount of destruction and chaos the wildfires have caused in these communities," said Raquel Isely, Vice President of Marketing for Natural Grocers.
  • We know first-hand how much community support is needed, and how that need continues long after the fires are contained.
  • These donations will go directly to the local food bank partner or local food pantry that currently receives food donations from each store.

Ameriprise Financial, Along with its Employees and Advisors, Donated More than $16.5 Million in 2023

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Monday, February 12, 2024

Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) and its employees and advisors donated more than $16.5 million through corporate grants, individual donations and gift matching in 2023.

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  • Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) and its employees and advisors donated more than $16.5 million through corporate grants, individual donations and gift matching in 2023.
  • Throughout the year, Ameriprise employees and advisors logged nearly 63,000 volunteer hours supporting causes and organizations that help build strong communities.
  • In addition, the company continued its longstanding partnership with Feeding America, providing more than 124 million meals to people facing hunger.
  • Ameriprise Bank also provided liquidity to the Twin Cities area residential mortgage market with a $10 million investment in a low and moderate-income mortgage-backed security in 2023.

Union Home Mortgage Foundation announces fourth quarter grant recipients

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Monday, February 12, 2024

STRONGSVILLE, Ohio, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Union Home Mortgage Foundation, the charitable arm of Union Home Mortgage whose mission is to equip families with the tools and resources needed to achieve economic self-sufficiency, has announced its grant recipients for the fourth quarter of 2023.  The Foundation awarded grants to eight nonprofits from across the country totaling $67,500. 

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  • Awardees include 8 nonprofits in Florida, Indiana, Ohio, North Carolina, and Texas
    STRONGSVILLE, Ohio, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Union Home Mortgage Foundation, the charitable arm of Union Home Mortgage whose mission is to equip families with the tools and resources needed to achieve economic self-sufficiency, has announced its grant recipients for the fourth quarter of 2023.
  • "At Union Home Mortgage, it's critical for us to partner with dynamic organizations that make a difference in our communities, providing more equitable opportunities for those they serve," said Bill Cosgrove, CEO of Union Home Mortgage.
  • For more information on the Union Home Mortgage Foundation, visit www.uhmfoundation.org , or email [email protected] .
  • The fourth quarter grant recipients are:
    Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland: $15,000 in support of financial literacy programming that will serve more than 25,000 Cleveland-area students and focus on personal finance, savings, budgeting, and investing wisely.

Westcliff University Celebrates Exemplary Social Responsibility Achievements

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

Westcliff University , a global leader in higher education, is proud to celebrate its outstanding 2023 social responsibility achievements.

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  • Westcliff University , a global leader in higher education, is proud to celebrate its outstanding 2023 social responsibility achievements.
  • In addition, Westcliff supported scholarships valued at nearly $3M last year, significantly easing the financial burden for students – including many from developing countries – and empowering them on their educational journeys.
  • By actively participating in and sponsoring these altruistic functions, Westcliff University offers its students and staff a meaningful platform to impact lives positively, extending their influence from the campus to the broader community.
  • To learn more about Westcliff University’s corporate social responsibility initiatives or how to get involved, please visit https://www.westcliff.edu/about-westcliff/social-responsibility/ .

People Serving People Partners with Tegan to Support Families Experiencing Homelessness

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Monday, February 5, 2024

In collaboration, Tegan will assist with copywriting, design, and strategy to create a unified brand voice that connects with donors and inspires action.

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  • In collaboration, Tegan will assist with copywriting, design, and strategy to create a unified brand voice that connects with donors and inspires action.
  • Our programs heal families and transform communities, and we want to make sure our message is clear, inspiring, and accessible to families, current supporters, and potential partners."
  • People Serving People operates Minnesota's largest emergency shelter for families experiencing homelessness.
  • "It is an honor to partner with People Serving People to better serve families experiencing homelessness," said Tegan partner John Herrington.

NEW POLL: MISSOURIANS CALL FOR BOLD ACTION ON HOMELESSNESS POLICIES

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

The survey, conducted January 8–10, 2024, signals an urgent need for state leaders to take bold and innovative steps toward ending street camping and ensuring public safety.

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  • The survey, conducted January 8–10, 2024, signals an urgent need for state leaders to take bold and innovative steps toward ending street camping and ensuring public safety.
  • In a resounding demonstration of empathy, 84% of Missourians say it is more compassionate to move individuals to available shelters than to leave them on the streets.
  • A law prohibiting street camping in the state was recently overturned on a technicality having to do with the title.
  • Missouri stands at a crossroads, and its leaders have a unique opportunity to shape the future of homelessness policies.

Pine Street Inn Dedicates “Yawkey House”

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Pine Street Inn , New England’s largest homeless services organization, dedicated its Women’s Inn shelter in Boston’s South End today, unveiling “Yawkey House” in recognition of the Yawkey Foundation’s transformational support.

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  • Pine Street Inn , New England’s largest homeless services organization, dedicated its Women’s Inn shelter in Boston’s South End today, unveiling “Yawkey House” in recognition of the Yawkey Foundation’s transformational support.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240124083525/en/
    Pine Street Inn dedicated its Women’s Inn in Boston’s South End today by unveiling “Yawkey House” in recognition of the Yawkey Foundation’s transformational support.
  • (L-R): Lorn Davis, Chair, Board of Directors, Pine Street Inn; Lyndia Downie, President and Executive Director, Pine Street Inn; Maureen H. Bleday, CEO and Trustee, Yawkey Foundation; Debra M. McNulty, Trustee, Yawkey Foundation; Reverend Dr. Ray Hammond, Trustee, Yawkey Foundation.
  • Pine Street supports more than 1,300 women each year through its street outreach, shelter, workforce development and permanent supportive housing.

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

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.

TopLine Financial Credit Union Hosts Holiday Gift Drive to Brighten up the Holidays

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

MAPLE GROVE, Minn., Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TopLine Financial Credit Union , a Twin Cities-based member-owned financial services cooperative , held their 25th annual Holiday Gift Drive benefitting five local non-profits, African Education and Health Initiative, Avenues for Youth, Community Emergency Assistance Programs (CEAP), MORE Community Services and YMCA of the North Youth and Family Services.

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  • MAPLE GROVE, Minn., Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TopLine Financial Credit Union , a Twin Cities-based member-owned financial services cooperative , held their 25th annual Holiday Gift Drive benefitting five local non-profits, African Education and Health Initiative, Avenues for Youth, Community Emergency Assistance Programs (CEAP), MORE Community Services and YMCA of the North Youth and Family Services.
  • TopLine members and employees generously donated gifts of toys, clothing, scarves and gift cards to brighten up the holiday season for neighbors in need.
  • When the program ended TopLine employees and members had donated nearly 700 holiday gifts and nearly $1,900 in cash to assist local families in need.
  • TopLine Financial Credit Union , a Twin Cities-based credit union, is Minnesota’s 11th largest credit union, with assets of nearly $800 million and serves over 51,000 members.