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USA TODAY Network and Gannett Foundation Announce 2022 “A Community Thrives” National Grant Recipients

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

(NYSE: GCI), and the Gannett Foundation today announced the non-profit recipients of national grants from the companys A Community Thrives program.

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  • (NYSE: GCI), and the Gannett Foundation today announced the non-profit recipients of national grants from the companys A Community Thrives program.
  • The program, with support from the Gannett Foundation, encourages non-profits to promote their ideas and efforts on a national platform leveraging USA TODAY and the USA TODAY Networks more than 200 local brands to garner attention and support through donations.
  • A Community Thrives and the Gannett Foundation are thrilled to announce the admirable recipients of this years national project grants, said Gannett Foundation Director, Sue Madden.
  • Congratulations to this years A Community Thrives recipients, said Michael Reed, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Gannett Foundation.

Celebrating 40 Years of USA TODAY’s Groundbreaking Journalism

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

USA TODAY , part of Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI), today celebrates 40 years of impacting the media landscape with concise journalism that speaks to the nation.

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  • USA TODAY , part of Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI), today celebrates 40 years of impacting the media landscape with concise journalism that speaks to the nation.
  • First published on September 15, 1982, USA TODAY introduced audiences to a full-color, vibrant publication with infographics, approachable content and expert-driven digestible journalism.
  • USA TODAY has evolved over the last 40 years, and we will continue to pay homage to our past while innovating new ways to report and deliver news, said Nicole Carroll, President of News and Editor in Chief of USA TODAY.
  • USA TODAY has revamped the print publication, adding more of the most sought-after content and delivering readers a faster and more user-friendly experience.

Learn to identify food insecurity issues and solutions in your community at National Press Club Journalism Institute training, Oct. 21

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Alejandro Figueroa covers food insecurity and the business of food for WYSO through Report for America.

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  • Alejandro Figueroa covers food insecurity and the business of food for WYSO through Report for America.
  • Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University, where he reported for The New Political, a student-run publication focused on politics and government.
  • As the non-profit affiliate of the National Press Club, the Institute powers journalism in the public interest.
  • The National Press Club Journalism Institute serves thousands of people daily with our newsletter, online programming, writing group, and other support.

USA TODAY NETWORK and Gannett Foundation Launch 2022 A Community Thrives Program

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022

(NYSE: GCI), and the Gannett Foundation today announced the 2022 A Community Thrives program, a $2 million dollar initiative.

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  • (NYSE: GCI), and the Gannett Foundation today announced the 2022 A Community Thrives program, a $2 million dollar initiative.
  • Non-profit organizations may apply to the 2022 A Community Thrives program June 1 through June 30 at 9:00 p.m.
  • A Community Thrives offers not only grants, but opportunities for non-profits to extend their networks and deepen their donor base by creating connections with Gannetts USA TODAY NETWORK community, said Sue Madden, Director of the Gannett Foundation.
  • A Community Thrives is a grant making and crowdfunding program from the USA TODAY NETWORK.

USA TODAY Announces 2022 Women of the Year Honorees

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Monday, March 14, 2022

USA TODAY , part of Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI), announced the 2022 Women of the Year honorees in conjunction with a celebratory, multi-platform project recognizing women that have made a significant impact on their local communities, our nation and the world at large.

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  • USA TODAY , part of Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI), announced the 2022 Women of the Year honorees in conjunction with a celebratory, multi-platform project recognizing women that have made a significant impact on their local communities, our nation and the world at large.
  • USA TODAYs Women of the Year is a yearlong effort to recognize the strong and resilient women who lead and champion, often quietly, but with powerful results.
  • Women of the Year is a multi-platform project presented across the USA TODAY NETWORK via special news stories, video programming and original podcasts.
  • To view the full list of this year's distinguished honorees and learn more about USA TODAYs Women of The Year, please visit womenoftheyear.usatoday.com .

Gannett Launches Non-Fungible Tokens in Collaboration With American Artist Peter Tunney

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Monday, November 22, 2021

USA TODAY NETWORK , part of Gannett Co. Inc. (NYSE: GCI), announced it will auction Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) in collaboration with leading American contemporary artist Peter Tunney , who created signature collages, titled GRATTITUDE and LIBERTY using original pages from Gannett-owned newspapers.

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  • USA TODAY NETWORK , part of Gannett Co. Inc. (NYSE: GCI), announced it will auction Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) in collaboration with leading American contemporary artist Peter Tunney , who created signature collages, titled GRATTITUDE and LIBERTY using original pages from Gannett-owned newspapers.
  • The highest bidder of the LIBERTY NFT will also receive the original painting created exclusively for Gannett by Peter Tunney.
  • In 2010, Peter opened the Peter Tunney Experience gallery, becoming the first tenant of the now famed colorful walls that pay homage to graffiti and street art.
  • The Gannett and Peter Tunney NFT collection includes the following:
    GRATTITUDE NFT: The attitude of gratitude, a Peter Tunney original 4x6 painting will be minted into 500 limited edition non-fungible tokens at $250 each.

USA TODAY NETWORK and Gannett Foundation Announce 2021 “A Community Thrives” National Grant Recipients

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Tuesday, October 5, 2021

The grant will support the opening of the Tandem Birth Center and Midwifery Clinic in an underserved community.

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  • The grant will support the opening of the Tandem Birth Center and Midwifery Clinic in an underserved community.
  • A Community Thrives is a grant making and crowdfunding program from the USA TODAY NETWORK.
  • The initiative is part of the Gannett Foundation and supports non-profit organizations with projects focused on community building.
  • USA TODAY NETWORK, part of Gannett Co, Inc. (NYSE: GCI), is the largest local-to-national media organization in the country, powered by our award-winning newsrooms and marketing solutions business.

USA TODAY NETWORK and The Gannett Foundation Announce 2020 National Grant Recipients for “A Community Thrives”

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Thursday, December 10, 2020

USA TODAY NETWORK, part of Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE:GCI), and the Gannett Foundation today announced 16 non-profit organizations that will receive national grants from the companys A Community Thrives program.

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  • USA TODAY NETWORK, part of Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE:GCI), and the Gannett Foundation today announced 16 non-profit organizations that will receive national grants from the companys A Community Thrives program.
  • Supported by the Gannett Foundation, the program also enables non-profits to promote their ideas and efforts on a national platform from the USA TODAY NETWORK, inclusive of USA TODAY and Gannetts hundreds of local media outlets, to drive further support through donations.
  • The Gannett Foundation selected the 2020 national grants recipients based on the proposed projects viability, sustainability, community need and community building properties and service to historically marginalized and/or under-resourced groups.
  • CREIGHTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION , Phoenix, AZ -- $50,000
    Creighton Community Foundation will build vibrant food and culinary communities in east central Phoenix to increase access to nutritious food.

USA TODAY NETWORK and the Gannett Foundation Announce 2019 National Grant Recipients for “A Community Thrives”

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Tuesday, June 11, 2019

USA TODAY NETWORK, part of Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI), and the Gannett Foundation today announced 16 non-profit organizations that will receive 2019 national grants from the companys A Community Thrives program.

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  • USA TODAY NETWORK, part of Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI), and the Gannett Foundation today announced 16 non-profit organizations that will receive 2019 national grants from the companys A Community Thrives program.
  • A Community Thrives further fuels that mission and purpose, said Andy Yost, Chief Marketing Officer, Gannett.
  • The Gannett Foundation selected the 2019 national grants recipients based on the proposed projects viability, sustainability, community need and community building properties.
  • A Community Thrives is a grantmaking andcrowd-fundingprogram from the USA TODAY NETWORK and is part of the Gannett Foundation.

Our.News and Freedom Forum Institute Partner With AllSides

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Tuesday, April 23, 2019

"There's nothing wrong with news publishers having political leanings, but readers should be aware of them," said Lata Nott , Executive Director of the First Amendment Center of the Freedom Forum Institute.

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  • "There's nothing wrong with news publishers having political leanings, but readers should be aware of them," said Lata Nott , Executive Director of the First Amendment Center of the Freedom Forum Institute.
  • About the Freedom Forum Institute.The Freedom Forum Institute is the education and outreach partner of the Freedom Forum and the Newseum .
  • The Freedom Forum Institute is a 501(c)(3) public charity funded by generous individuals, corporations and foundations, including its principal funder, theFreedom Forum.
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