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Celebrity Chef Stephanie Izard Becomes Exclusive Brand Ambassador for Instant Brands®

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Monday, December 5, 2022

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Instant Brands, a leader of innovative consumer lifestyle brands in housewares and small appliances, announced today that they have signed an exclusive Brand Ambassador agreement with Celebrity Chef Stephanie Izard, Top Chef and Iron Chef winner, to further increase awareness of Instant's portfolio of products, which includes the iconic Instant Pot and Instant Air Fryers, as well as Pyrex and Corelle among others.

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  • DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Instant Brands, a leader of innovative consumer lifestyle brands in housewares and small appliances, announced today that they have signed an exclusive Brand Ambassador agreement with Celebrity Chef Stephanie Izard, Top Chef and Iron Chef winner, to further increase awareness of Instant's portfolio of products, which includes the iconic Instant Pot and Instant Air Fryers, as well as Pyrex and Corelle among others.
  • Earlier this year, the six-episode series 'An Instant With Chef Izard' was an instant hit on the brand's popular YouTube channel, with more than 4 million views to date.
  • "We are excited to expand our partnership with Chef Stephanie Izard as an exclusive Brand Ambassador of Instant Brands products," said Ben Gadbois, CEO of Instant Brands.
  • The current episodes of 'An Instant with Chef Izard' can be found on the Instant Brands YouTube channel, and her easy-to-follow recipes are available on the Instant Brands Connect App from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

Oatey Co. Women’s Resource Group Hosts STEM Career Education Workshop for Connecticut Girl Scouts

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, recently hosted a career education workshop for Connecticut Girl Scouts at its Farmington, Conn., location, welcoming nearly 30 Girl Scouts to learn about careers in manufacturing and STEM.

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  • Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, recently hosted a career education workshop for Connecticut Girl Scouts at its Farmington, Conn., location, welcoming nearly 30 Girl Scouts to learn about careers in manufacturing and STEM.
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    Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, recently hosted a career education workshop for Connecticut Girl Scouts at its Farmington, Conn., location, welcoming nearly 30 Girl Scouts to learn about careers in manufacturing and STEM.
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    The program was organized by Oateys Womens Resource Network, an associate resource group dedicated to the professional, personal and leadership development of women.
  • Oateys Womens Resource Network is pleased that we could expand our partnership with the Girl Scouts through our second STEM Career Education Workshop, said Dawn Lawson, co-chair of the event and associate at Oateys Farmington location.

Plan International USA Announced as a Nonprofit Partner of the 2022 Z100 Jingle Ball

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Monday, November 14, 2022

NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Plan International USA, a global nonprofit organization partnering with adolescent girls, young women and children around the world to overcome oppression and gender inequality, is a nonprofit partner for this year's Z100 Jingle Ball concert, which will be held at New York City's Madison Square Garden on Friday, December 9 featuring a star-studded lineup. As a part of the partnership, Plan International USA received a $15,000 grant from iHeartMedia, kicking off a collaborative partnership to amplify and advance the rights of girls and combat gender inequality.

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  • Z100's Sam Rosalie, a Plan Internal USA Ambassador, announced the grant and the partnership during the Elvis Duran and The Morning Show.
  • We've been ignoring their voices for far too long," said Shanna Marzilli, COO of Plan International USA.
  • As a part of the partnership, Plan International USA and Z100 launched an online We Are the Girls Jingle Ball prize pack sweepstakes contest .
  • Winners will receive access to VIP pre-event activities at Hammerstein Ballroom, tickets to the already sold-out Jingle Ball concert and a special Plan International USA experience.

Give With Heart To Visions Of Possibilities On GivingTuesday 2022

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

LOS ANGELES,  November 03, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement that unleashes the power of radical generosity worldwide. Radical generosity invites people to give what they can to create systemic change. GivingTuesday is a day that encourages and inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate and celebrate non-profit organizations.

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  • LOS ANGELES, November 03, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement that unleashes the power of radical generosity worldwide.
  • GivingTuesday is a day that encourages and inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate and celebrate non-profit organizations.
  • Give With Heart to Visions of Possibilities is our GivingTuesday campaign to encourage supporters of women to contribute to our organization.
  • Visions of Possibilities addresses the importance of uplifting and empowering women through edutainment.

Milk Launches 26.2 Campaign to Sponsor Every Female Runner in This Year’s Marathon in NYC

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

NEW YORK, Nov. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a world where male athletes take the center stage, Milk (yes, real dairy milk!)

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a world where male athletes take the center stage, Milk (yes, real dairy milk!)
  • Since 1970 when women were invited to participate, 26.2 has signified the determination of women - her passion, and her will to compete.
  • Milk is honored to support female runners in this years marathon.
  • The Milk Processor Education Program (MilkPEP), Washington, D.C., is funded by the nation's milk companies, and dedicated to educating consumers and increasing consumption of fluid milk.

GIRLS, INC ATLANTA AND WITHERITE LAW GROUP TO HOST MENTAL HEALTH WORKSHOP FOR ATLANTA HIGH STUDENTS ON NATIONAL STRESS AWARENESS DAY

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Friday, October 28, 2022

ATLANTA, Oct. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of National Stress Awareness Day, Witherite Law Group and 1-800-TruckWreck are donating $42,000 to Girls Incorporated of Greater Atlanta to fund mental health programs for youth in metro Atlanta, which includes providing licensed therapists at schools to provide counseling services. The Wellness program will kick-off on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 2 p.m. at Global Impact Academy, 155 Shaw Drive, Fairburn, GA 30213. The event will feature a mental health, stress awareness and emotional wellness workshop for 150 students, which will provide resources and tools for stress reduction, suicide prevention, bullying and other stressors that kids and teens face every day. The workshop will be led by Tristan Marsh, licensed therapist. There will also be remarks by Girls, Inc. CEO, Tiffany Collie-Bailey, followed by an official check presentation by Amy Witherite, founder of Witherite Law Group and 1-800-TruckWreck.

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  • There will also be remarks by Girls, Inc. CEO, Tiffany Collie-Bailey, followed by an official check presentation by Amy Witherite , founder of Witherite Law Group and 1-800-TruckWreck.
  • The mental health and social and emotional wellness program at Global Impact Academy is provided through programming funded by Witherite Law Group.
  • In 2021, Witherite Law Group donated $33,000 to Girls, Inc. of Greater Atlanta and this year they are donating $42,000.
  • "Educating youth, especially the next generation of leaders is a priority for our corporate culture at 1-800-TruckWreck and Witherite Law Group," said Amy Witherite.

LIFT Wins the First-Ever Children's Resilience in Film Award

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, LIFT (2022) was named the inaugural winner of Shine Global's Children's Resilience in Film Award at the VIP awards ceremony at Paramount Picture Studios. Filmed over the course of ten years, LIFT shines a spotlight on the invisible story of homelessness in America through the eyes of a group of young home-insecure ballet dancers enrolled in New York Theater Ballet's LIFT program, and the mentor who inspires them, internationally-renowned ballet dancer Steven Melendez.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, LIFT (2022) was named the inaugural winner of Shine Global's Children's Resilience in Film Award at the VIP awards ceremony at Paramount Picture Studios.
  • As the winner of the Children's Resilience in Film Award, Petersen will receive a $25,000 unrestricted cash prize.
  • All four films were selected from a pool of feature-length film submissions from 32 countries around the world.
  • The Children's Resilience in Film Award seeks to shed much-needed light on the uplifting, inspiring stories of children who offer global audiences hope and the talented filmmakers who tell them.

Allergan Aesthetics and Girls Inc. Partner to Bridge the Gender Gap in STEM

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, announces its fourth-consecutive year of partnership with Girls Inc. to support the engagement of high school aged girls interested in exploring a future in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math).

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  • Early exposure to STEM is crucial to spark interest and develop the next generation of female STEM leaders," says Carrie Strom, President, Global Allergan Aesthetics and Senior Vice President, AbbVie.
  • For every like, share, comment, or view of Allergan Aesthetics posts raising awareness about female representation or views on STEM, Allergan Aesthetics will donate $1 to Girls Inc. up to $250,000 to support the development of Girls Inc STEM programming.
  • "At Girls Inc., we provide high-quality, relevant, hands-on STEM programming," said President and CEO of Girls Inc. Stephanie J.
  • Girls Inc. also works with and for girls to advance legislation and policies that increase opportunities for all girls.

Girls Inc. Launches First-Ever National Alumnae Association

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Monday, October 17, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Girls Inc., the preeminent girls' leadership organization providing direct services and advocacy with and for girls, has launched its first-ever National Alumnae Association. Designed specifically for individuals across the US and Canada who participated in its programming, the Association is a continuation of the Girls Inc. Experience, providing alums ages 18 and over with specialized resources such as professional development, networking, and learning opportunities to support them throughout all stages of their lives.

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  • Girls Inc., the preeminent girls' leadership organization providing direct services and advocacy with and for girls, has launched its first-ever National Alumnae Association.
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Girls Inc., the preeminent girls' leadership organization providing direct services and advocacy with and for girls, has launched its first-ever National Alumnae Association.
  • Alums can join through the web or download the free Girls Inc. Alumnae Association mobile app on Google Play and Apple stores .
  • Girls Inc. also works with and for girls to advance legislation and policies that increase opportunities for all girls.

Academic Success for Tutors International's Mentee, Nampet

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Monday, October 17, 2022

OXFORD, England, Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Adam Caller, CEO and Founder of elite private tutoring company, Tutors International, has recently been informed that, Nampet, one of the company's sponsored mentees, has received an award for academic endeavour.

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  • Tutors International is proud to announce a well-deserved academic award for one of their mentees on their Mentorship Programme, Nampet.
  • OXFORD, England, Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Adam Caller , CEO and Founder of elite private tutoring company, Tutors International , has recently been informed that, Nampet, one of the company's sponsored mentees, has received an award for academic endeavour.
  • Nampet, currently a pupil at Norwich High School, is a beneficiary of a 50% scholarship awarded by the Girls' Day School Trust .
  • Founded in 1999 by Adam Caller, Tutors International is a private company based in Oxford, a city renowned for academic excellence.