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Bully Max Provides Pet Food for Local Families During Thanksgiving Event

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Thursday, November 23, 2023
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As families gathered to collect their Thanksgiving meals from the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Drive, Bully Max was on-site, providing over 1,000 lbs of dog food to ensure that every member of the family, including the furry ones, could enjoy a hearty and nourishing meal as well.

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  • As families gathered to collect their Thanksgiving meals from the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Drive, Bully Max was on-site, providing over 1,000 lbs of dog food to ensure that every member of the family, including the furry ones, could enjoy a hearty and nourishing meal as well.
  • "Bully Max is proud to support our local community," said Lea Kinneman, co-owner of Bully Max.
  • By providing pet food during this event, we hope to contribute to the well-being of both residents and their furry companions."
  • The event took place on November 21st at Mazeroski Way, where families had the opportunity to pick up their Thanksgiving meals and receive complimentary pet food from Bully Max.

Indra Energy and Pittsburgh Penguins Bring Sustainability to the Forefront with Renewed Partnership

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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Indra Energy today announced the extension of its partnership with the Pittsburgh Penguins as a Penguins Pledge Partner and Champion Sustainability Partner.

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  • Indra Energy today announced the extension of its partnership with the Pittsburgh Penguins as a Penguins Pledge Partner and Champion Sustainability Partner.
  • This partnership is an extension of Indra Energy’s three-year relationship with the Pittsburgh Penguins, with the company previously serving as a Penguins Pledge Partner and a Champion Sustainability Partner.
  • Through its partnership, Indra Energy and the Pittsburgh Penguins will raise awareness about the impact of climate change and educate hockey fans about environmental responsibility.
  • The Penguins Pledge is a groundbreaking sustainability initiative of the Pittsburgh Penguins, and supports the organization's commitment to improve of social, economic and environmental sustainability.

Grant Thornton names I GOT THIS Foundation as its new Purple Paladin

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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Grant Thornton’s support for the I GOT THIS Foundation represents a deepening commitment to diversifying the game of golf.

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  • Grant Thornton’s support for the I GOT THIS Foundation represents a deepening commitment to diversifying the game of golf.
  • The I GOT THIS Foundation joins 15 other 501(c)(3) nonprofits that Grant Thornton previously selected as Purple Paladins.
  • Grant Thornton’s Purple Paladins program derives its name from the word paladin, a champion of a cause.
  • Grant Thornton and its professionals have donated more than $1 million in goods, services and funds to Purple Paladin nonprofits, and more than 650 Grant Thornton professionals have volunteered their time and skills to support the firm’s Purple Paladins.

National Hockey League Engages Fans with Alltroo's Online Fundraising Platform

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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MINNEAPOLIS, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time, fans will have an opportunity to contribute directly to some of the charitable causes supported by the recently named nominees for the National Hockey League's King Clancy Memorial Trophy on Alltroo, in conjunction with the National Hockey League Players' Association and the National Hockey League.

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  • King Clancy Memorial Trophy nominees raise awareness, critical funding for charitable causes
    MINNEAPOLIS, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time, fans will have an opportunity to contribute directly to some of the charitable causes supported by the recently named nominees for the National Hockey League's King Clancy Memorial Trophy on Alltroo , in conjunction with the National Hockey League Players' Association and the National Hockey League.
  • King Clancy Memorial Trophy nominees raise awareness, critical funding for charitable causes on Alltroo.com.
  • Co-founded by Jason Zucker of the Pittsburgh Penguins, who is also the recipient of the 2019 King Clancy Memorial Trophy, Alltroo is an online platform committed to creating a positive impact by raising money for nonprofits and charities that transform lives.
  • Each of the two runners-up will receive a $5,000 donation, in addition to the funds raised through the Alltroo fundraising campaigns.

Covestro, The Pittsburgh Penguins, Carnegie Mellon University Engineering and Bauer Hockey aim to make hockey safer

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Covestro, a world-leading supplier of high-tech polymer materials, announced its sixth annual "Rethink the Rink" Make-A-Thon in collaboration with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Carnegie Mellon Engineering and Bauer Hockey.

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  • PITTSBURGH, March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Covestro, a world-leading supplier of high-tech polymer materials, announced its sixth annual "Rethink the Rink" Make-A-Thon in collaboration with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Carnegie Mellon Engineering and Bauer Hockey.
  • To learn more about the "Rethink the Rink" innovation partnership and the annual Make-a-thon, check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJTndOTC5T8 .
  • To help them achieve their goal, the students will have help from coaches, including materials experts from Covestro and hockey professionals from the Pittsburgh Penguins.
  • I am extremely proud of our work with the Penguins and Carnegie Mellon Engineering, and I welcome Bauer Hockey to this year's Make-a-Thon, a world class partner in the design and manufacturer of hockey equipment."

U. S. Steel, Pittsburgh Penguins, Community Partners, Join Governor Tom Wolf to Break Ground for Braddock Carnegie Library Renovation

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Friday, September 23, 2022
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United States Steel Corporation (NYSE: X) (U. S. Steel) joined Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf and community partners including The Braddock Carnegie Library Association (BCLA) and the Pittsburgh Penguins today at a groundbreaking celebration for the Carnegie One Capital Campaign to renovate the Braddock Carnegie Library.

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  • United States Steel Corporation (NYSE: X) (U. S. Steel) joined Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf and community partners including The Braddock Carnegie Library Association (BCLA) and the Pittsburgh Penguins today at a groundbreaking celebration for the Carnegie One Capital Campaign to renovate the Braddock Carnegie Library.
  • In addition to Burritt, the ceremony featured speakers including Governor Tom Wolf, Pittsburgh Penguins President of Business Operations Kevin Acklin, Braddock Carnegie Library Association Executive Director Vicki Vargo, and Eden Hall Foundation Executive Director Sylvia Fields.
  • The Braddock Carnegie Library is the first of thousands of libraries U. S. Steel founder Andrew Carnegie financed in the US, Burritt said.
  • Im proud to support the legacy of the Braddock Carnegie Library with a contribution of $1.75 million to the next chapter of growth for this building and this community, said Governor Tom Wolf.

U. S. Steel, Pittsburgh Penguins Team Up in Support of Braddock Carnegie Library

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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The Braddock library would become the first of 1,687 free public libraries he would fund throughout the United States.

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  • The Braddock library would become the first of 1,687 free public libraries he would fund throughout the United States.
  • Carnegie envisioned the library as a place for employees, their families, and the community to gather and grow.
  • The Braddock Carnegie Library is a vital piece of this community, and I am proud to lead this campaign alongside our good friends at U. S. Steel.
  • The Pittsburgh Penguins are eager to partner with U. S. Steel and the Braddock Carnegie Library to champion the region through the Penguins Foundations pillars: community, education, wellness and youth hockey, said Jim Britt, executive director of the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation.

BJ’s Wholesale Club Invests in Pittsburgh Community with More Than $140,000 in Charitable Donations

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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BJ's Wholesale Club (NYSE: BJ), a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs in the Eastern United States, is supporting the Pittsburgh community through the work of the BJs Charitable Foundation with more than $140,000 in donations to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, DonorsChoose, and the Pittsburgh YMCA.

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  • BJ's Wholesale Club (NYSE: BJ), a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs in the Eastern United States, is supporting the Pittsburgh community through the work of the BJs Charitable Foundation with more than $140,000 in donations to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, DonorsChoose, and the Pittsburgh YMCA.
  • BJs opened its first Pittsburgh area club last year in South Fayette, and earlier this month opened its second Pittsburgh area club, the companys 227th club, in Ross Township.
  • The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, a member of the Feeding America network, received a $75,000 donation from the BJs Charitable Foundation to help further their mission.
  • About BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.
    Headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, BJ's Wholesale Club is a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs in the Eastern United States.

Covestro, The Pittsburgh Penguins and Carnegie Mellon University get an assist from PPG and Athletica Sports Systems in year five of "Rethink the Rink"

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Monday, March 7, 2022
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"This marks the fifth 'Rethink the Rink' Make-a-thon event," said Haakan Jonsson, chairman and president of Covestro LLC.

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  • "This marks the fifth 'Rethink the Rink' Make-a-thon event," said Haakan Jonsson, chairman and president of Covestro LLC.
  • This year, we are pleased to welcome PPG and Athletica Sport Systems to the 'Rethink the Rink' initiative.
  • I'm excited to see the unique expertise each brings to the program, and the ingenious ideas the students design."
  • In addition, Covestro, The Pittsburgh Penguins, PPG and Athletica will provide coaching to the students throughout the innovation process.

FansXR Announces New Advisory Board Member, Bradley Rangell

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Monday, February 21, 2022
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Bradley has worked with many of the world's best known sports franchises and team owners and has secured in excess of $12 billion in transaction value across the sports and entertainment sector dollars.

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  • Bradley has worked with many of the world's best known sports franchises and team owners and has secured in excess of $12 billion in transaction value across the sports and entertainment sector dollars.
  • Bradley says "We are keenly aware that sports and entertainment stakeholders across the globe are eager for solutions that bring in new revenue and enhance the fan experience.
  • FansXR emphatically delivers on this with their patented IP and customizable, top-notch execution," said Bradley Rangell, principal and advisor to the Company.
  • Co-Founder and CEO Matt Coleman says "Bradley brings a wealth of global sports and entertainment experience to our team and advisory board plus will be central to our global expansion ambitions and approach to the global football community and North American sports.