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Renaissance Foundation Donates $40,000 to American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Renaissance Foundation, established by Renaissance Life and Health Group announced it has donated $40,000 to the American Red Cross in support of disaster relief efforts for Hurricane Idalia in the Southeast and the Maui wildfires in Hawaii.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Renaissance Foundation, established by Renaissance Life and Health Group announced it has donated $40,000 to the American Red Cross in support of disaster relief efforts for Hurricane Idalia in the Southeast and the Maui wildfires in Hawaii.
  • The American Red Cross is stretching its resources to respond to these two large disasters more than 4,500 miles apart by providing shelter, food, health and mental health services, as well as relief supplies.
  • Renaissance has a history of giving … and we're pleased to be able to contribute to the American Red Cross relief again.
  • "As extreme weather increases, more people need help from the Red Cross, which is only possible with the generous support of donors like the Renaissance Foundation.

Boeing Donates $300,000 to Assist Moroccan Earthquake Relief Efforts

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced a $300,000 donation (equivalent to 3,000,000 MAD) from the Boeing Charitable Trust to assist with Moroccan earthquake recovery and relief efforts.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced a $300,000 donation (equivalent to 3,000,000 MAD) from the Boeing Charitable Trust to assist with Moroccan earthquake recovery and relief efforts.
  • The company also pledged to match dollar-for-dollar monetary donations from Boeing employees who contribute to the cause, extending the reach of assistance provided to the Moroccan people.
  • "Amidst the devastation left in the wake of this earthquake, we extend our deepest sympathy to Moroccans who are enduring such unimaginable hardship," said Ziad Ojakli, executive vice president of Government Operations at Boeing.
  • Disaster relief efforts in Morocco align with Boeing's commitment to communities where Boeing employees live and work.

TopLine Financial Credit Union Members and Employees Help Youth Prepare for a Successful Back to School Season

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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TopLine members and employees generously donated a variety of school supplies including notebooks, folders, binders, pencils, crayons, calculators, flash drives, backpacks and more to help youth in our communities get ready for the new school year.

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  • TopLine members and employees generously donated a variety of school supplies including notebooks, folders, binders, pencils, crayons, calculators, flash drives, backpacks and more to help youth in our communities get ready for the new school year.
  • TopLine and community members could purchase items from the credit union’s 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 employees and members had donated over 2,230 school supply items, nearly 50 backpacks and over $700 in cash to assist local youth in need.
  • TopLine Financial Credit Union , a Twin Cities-based credit union, is Minnesota’s 11th largest credit union, with assets of more than $785 million and serves over 50,000 members.

Hurricane Idalia: Food Lion Feeds Donates $20,000 to Address Critical Needs in Southern Georgia

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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SALISBURY, N.C., Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Food Lion Feeds is committing $20,000 to assist with disaster recovery and relief efforts from Hurricane Idalia following flooding and power outages that impacted southern Georgia communities.

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  • SALISBURY, N.C., Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Food Lion Feeds is committing $20,000 to assist with disaster recovery and relief efforts from Hurricane Idalia following flooding and power outages that impacted southern Georgia communities.
  • Food Lion Feeds was founded in 2014 by Food Lion, an omnichannel grocery retailer, to address food insecurity in the towns and cities it serves.
  • “We’re honored to support American Red Cross in their disaster and response efforts,” said Kevin Durkee, Manager, Food Lion Feeds, Food Lion.
  • In addition to the donation to American Red Cross, Food Lion Feeds assisted its partner food bank , Second Harvest of South Georgia, in Valdosta, GA, by providing a semitrailer of 19 pallets of water.

Native American Connections Receives $500,000 for Homeless Youth Services from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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PHOENIX, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Native American Connections (NAC) is pleased to announce a $500,000 grant over two years from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation. The donation will fund the organization's existing Homeless Youth Services.

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  • Native American Connections (NAC) is pleased to announce a $500,000 grant over two years from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation.
  • PHOENIX, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Native American Connections (NAC) is pleased to announce a $500,000 grant over two years from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation.
  • "The sad reality is that more and more youth are experiencing homelessness in Arizona," said Bob Parsons, co-founder, The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation.
  • "Native American Connections is giving youth safety and stability now while teaching them life skills to attain stable housing in the future," said Renee Parsons, co-founder of The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation.

Canadian Charity Worker on the Ground in Morocco to Assist Earthquake Relief Efforts

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Monday, September 11, 2023
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Islamic Relief Canada staff have joined relief efforts near the epicentre in Morocco, providing immediate assistance.

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  • Islamic Relief Canada staff have joined relief efforts near the epicentre in Morocco, providing immediate assistance.
  • Within hours of the earthquake on Friday, Islamic Relief Canada launched an emergency appeal to support life-saving relief efforts for those impacted by the deadliest earthquake to hit Morocco since 2004 and the most powerful to hit the area in over a century.
  • Islamic Relief teams from around the world have been dispatched to assist with relief efforts in Morocco, including teams from neighbouring Spain and Turkey — which is still recovering from its own devastating earthquake that hit just eight months prior.
  • Interviews with Canadian staff on the ground can be arranged from Sept. 11th to Sept. 12th between 4-6 pm EST.

TORCH lights the way toward housing homeless families in Anderson County

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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OAK RIDGE, Tenn., Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to quickly provide permanent housing to homeless families in Anderson County, the Tennessee Out-Reach Center for Homeless (TORCH) has developed a unique path using the Housing First concept to get families off the street by providing a more streamlined approach.

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  • OAK RIDGE, Tenn., Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to quickly provide permanent housing to homeless families in Anderson County, the Tennessee Out-Reach Center for Homeless (TORCH) has developed a unique path using the Housing First concept to get families off the street by providing a more streamlined approach.
  • TORCH owns two temporary housing units called Agape House and Bookhart Village where they can house up to nine families temporarily.
  • However, since there is no emergency shelter in Anderson County, homeless families had to go to a shelter in Knox County or be placed in another type of communal living facility.
  • "Areas like Anderson County and other smaller communities find it difficult to provide emergency shelters for families who find themselves homeless.

More Than $250,000 in Grants Awarded to Keep Pets Safe from Abuse

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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Sacramento, California, Aug. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RedRover® has awarded $254,643 in Safe Housing grants in this funding round, thanks in part to Purina and PetSmart Charities.

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  • Sacramento, California, Aug. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RedRover® has awarded $254,643 in Safe Housing grants in this funding round, thanks in part to Purina and PetSmart Charities.
  • This sanctuary will provide a safe place for survivors of domestic violence to flee abusive homes with their beloved pets.
  • Animals are not safe in homes with domestic violence and families fleeing abuse are often afraid to leave their pets behind in dangerous homes.
  • As many as 71% of pet-owning women entering DV shelters reported their abuser injured, killed, or threatened family pets (F.R.

TFG Grants Expands Team with New Grants Project Manager, Dan Miglin

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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MOORESVILLE, N.C., Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The TFG Grants Team is pleased to welcome Dan Miglin as Grants Project Manager. With nearly 20 years of experience as a grant writer, administrator, and consultant, in the fields of public safety, mental health, homelessness, housing, social and veterans' services, and the environment, Dan is a valuable addition to the TFG Grants team.

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  • Dan brings nearly two decades of public safety, housing, and veterans' services expertise to the TFG Grants team.
  • MOORESVILLE, N.C., Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The TFG Grants Team is pleased to welcome Dan Miglin as Grants Project Manager.
  • Dan comes to TFG with over 30 years of local law enforcement experience in North Carolina.
  • "We previously worked with Dan as a TFG Grants Consulting Network Consultant and couldn't be more excited to have Dan Miglin join our team.

Topline Financial Credit Union Donates Over $4,000 in Electronics to Help Young Adults Prepare for the New School Year

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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MAPLE GROVE, Minn., Aug. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TopLine Financial Credit Union , a Twin Cities-based member-owned financial services cooperative , donated laptops and iPads to local non-profit Avenues for Youth to assist young adults with online access to complete their schoolwork.

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  • MAPLE GROVE, Minn., Aug. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TopLine Financial Credit Union , a Twin Cities-based member-owned financial services cooperative , donated laptops and iPads to local non-profit Avenues for Youth to assist young adults with online access to complete their schoolwork.
  • “Avenues for Youth is so grateful for a partner like TopLine Financial Credit Union, who has provided youth experiencing homelessness with everything from bedding to bikes and diapers to deodorant,” said Katherine Meerse, Executive Director, Avenues for Youth.
  • “Supporting young adults along their learning journeys with online access is essential to their overall wellbeing.”
    Since 2002, TopLine Financial Credit Union employees and members have been involved in several programs each year to benefit charitable organizations such as Avenues for Youth.
  • TopLine Financial Credit Union , a Twin Cities-based credit union, is Minnesota’s 11th largest credit union, with assets of more than $781 million and serves over 50,000 members.