Greyhound Lines

Greyhound Marks 36 Years Helping Youth in Crisis Return Home

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Monday, November 20, 2023

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DALLAS, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Greyhound, the largest provider of intercity bus transportation in North America, commemorates the 36th anniversary of its "Home Free" program, which in partnership with the National Runaway Safeline (NRS), provides life-saving transportation and reunification services for youth experiencing crises. Home Free helps youth and young adults who have run away or are experiencing homelessness between the ages of 12 and 21 safely reunite with their families or legal guardians or travel to an alternative living arrangement through a free bus ticket.

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+ The Home Free program provides free bus transportation and reunification services for youth in crises.
+ Last year, Greyhound issued nearly 250 free bus tickets to reunite youth experiencing homelessness with their families.
They may find themselves thousands of miles from family and unable to afford a bus ticket to return."
"Every day, our team hears firsthand about the dangers youth face while experiencing homelessness.

Greyhound Providing Free Bus Tickets Home for Runaways this Holiday Season

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Greyhound started the free program in 1987 to demonstrate its commitment to servicing communities nationwide.

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Greyhound started the free program in 1987 to demonstrate its commitment to servicing communities nationwide.
Since 1995, the partnership has helped over 18,000 families by providing free bus tickets.
The Home Free program has currently issued more than 220 free bus tickets for the year, valued at nearly $48,000.
Greyhound is the largest North American provider of intercity bus transportation, serving more than 1,700 destinations across the continent.

Vice Admiral Nancy A. Norton and Stephen E. Gorman Nominated to FedEx Board of Directors

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Monday, August 8, 2022

FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX) announced today that retired Navy Vice Admiral Nancy A. Norton and Stephen E. Gorman have been nominated for election to the FedEx Board of Directors at the FedEx Corporation Annual Meeting of Stockholders on September 19, 2022.

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FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX) announced today that retired Navy Vice Admiral Nancy A. Norton and Stephen E. Gorman have been nominated for election to the FedEx Board of Directors at the FedEx Corporation Annual Meeting of Stockholders on September 19, 2022.
Mr. Gorman retired as the Chief Executive Officer of Air Methods Corporation, a leading domestic provider in the air medical market, in 2020.
Nancy and Steve will be tremendous assets to the FedEx Board of Directors, said Frederick W. Smith, FedEx Corp. Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board.
They have proven leadership skills and extensive expertise that will complement the existing skill set of our Board of Directors and provide great value to FedEx.

GREYHOUND HOSTS VIRTUAL HIRING DRIVE FOR VETERANS ON NATIONAL HIRE A VETERAN DAY

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Monday, July 25, 2022

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DALLAS, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Greyhound , the largest provider of intercity bus transportation in North America, announced today it is hosting a virtual hiring drive for veterans on July 25th-26th, supporting National Hire a Veteran Day.

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DALLAS, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Greyhound , the largest provider of intercity bus transportation in North America, announced today it is hosting a virtual hiring drive for veterans on July 25th-26th, supporting National Hire a Veteran Day.
Established in 2017, National Hire a Veteran Day raises awareness for veteran employment.
In addition to hiring veterans, Greyhound provides military discounts for customers and supports military focused non-profits through event sponsorship and special charters.
The company has also worked with Hire Heroes , a non-profit organization that helps companies hire and support veterans.

Greyhound and the National Runaway Safeline Offer Runaway Youth Free Bus Tickets Home During the Holidays

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Monday, December 20, 2021

DALLAS, Dec. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Greyhound, the largest provider of intercity bus transportation in North America, is providing vital transportation this holiday season with its long-standing 'Home Free' program, helping runaway, homeless, and exploited youth between the ages of 12 and 21 reunite with their families (or legal guardians) through a free bus ticket home or to a stable and safe place. 2021 marks the 34th consecutive year Greyhound has provided the free program, demonstrating its commitment to serve communities nationwide.

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It is our hope that the resources we provide runaway youth will bring comfort to those looking to safely reunite with their families."
To extend the program and provide this service on a greater scale, Greyhound has partnered with the National Runaway Safeline (NRS) since 1995.
So far in 2021, Greyhound and the NRS have provided more than 230 free bus tickets, valued at nearly $42,000.
The National Runaway Safeline (NRS) is a national non-profit organization committed to ensuring that runaway, homeless and at-risk youth are safe and off the streets.

Greyhound Honors Frontline Heroes and First Responders with Free Holiday Travel

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Thursday, October 28, 2021

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In April of 2020, Greyhound launched, 'Rides for Responders,' a program that provides free transportation for medical personnel and first responders traveling for work during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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In April of 2020, Greyhound launched, 'Rides for Responders,' a program that provides free transportation for medical personnel and first responders traveling for work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
With first responders and frontline workers providing over 18 months of critical care across the country, Greyhound is once again providing free travel to essential personnel, but instead of work travel assistance, the company is giving away free tickets to any of their 1,700 destinations for the holidays.
"We are so thankful for the sacrifices made over the past two years by our frontline workers, first responders and their families.
For more information on how Greyhound is providing stress-free travel to all its customers this holiday season, please visit https://www.greyhound.com/peace-of-mind .

MasterClass Celebrates the Rich Traditions of Southern Cooking With New Culinary Class

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Thursday, September 2, 2021

In her class, Bailey dives into the rich layers of cooking Southern foodits history, flavors, dishes and techniquesand shares her approach to preserving traditions while reinventing classic recipes.

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In her class, Bailey dives into the rich layers of cooking Southern foodits history, flavors, dishes and techniquesand shares her approach to preserving traditions while reinventing classic recipes.
Bailey's class is now available exclusively on MasterClass , where subscribers get unlimited access to all 100+ instructors with an annual membership.
Members will walk away from Bailey's class energized, with a greater appreciation for and knowledge of Southern cooking and its place in American history.
"In my class, I want to show the limitless and rich layers of cooking Southern food through my experiences and what I've learned sharing meals around the world.

Gold79 Announces Drill Program in May 2021 at Three Target Areas, Greyhound Project, Nunavut

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Friday, March 19, 2021

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Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - March 19, 2021) - Gold79 Mines Ltd. (TSXV: AUU) ("Gold79" or the "Company") is pleased to announce a planned drill program at the Greyhound project located in Nunavut, Canada.

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Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - March 19, 2021) - Gold79 Mines Ltd. (TSXV: AUU) ("Gold79" or the "Company") is pleased to announce a planned drill program at the Greyhound project located in Nunavut, Canada.
Figure 1 details the planned program and hole locations along with the location of both rock and soil historical (2008-2019) gold and copper-zinc anomalies.
Figure 1 - Greyhound Project 2021 Drill Program: Geology modified after GSC A Series map 2069A.
Three drill holes are planned for a total of 450 metres, to test EM anomalies at the Outstanding Lake VMS Target area.

Greyhound Unlocks Critical Customer Insights During COVID-19 Pandemic with Sprinklr

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Thursday, January 28, 2021

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A Sprinklr user since 2016, Greyhound is expanding its use of the platform to move beyond crisis management and integrate insights from Sprinklr into all departments including operations, marketing and customer service.

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A Sprinklr user since 2016, Greyhound is expanding its use of the platform to move beyond crisis management and integrate insights from Sprinklr into all departments including operations, marketing and customer service.
When the COVID-19 pandemic turned the travel industry upside down, Greyhound needed to quickly shift its focus to managing the massive increase in customer mentions and questions related to travel changes.
As a result, the importance and visibility of customer experience insights increased tremendously within Greyhound.
For example, Sprinklr Smart Theme Explorer automatically pulls in the most popular conversations across digital channels so that Greyhound can react to trending moments in real time.

Bottari & Doyle, P.A. Law Firm Names Rescue Racing Greyhound Cleo Office Mascot

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Saturday, July 25, 2020

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officially names Cleo the Rescue Racing Greyhound its office mascot.

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officially names Cleo the Rescue Racing Greyhound its office mascot.
After racing at the Palm Beach Kennel Club in West Palm Beach, Florida for 2 years, Cleo was adopted by Daniel Bottari, the law firm's owner.
Cleo raced about 60 races and was eager to start her new life as a couch potato at home.
The law firm has even placed a video of a greyhound running down the beach with the title, "Striving.