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Canadian Progress Club Enhances Support for Youth Mentorship with a New Donation to Big Brothers Big Sisters

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - February 1, 2024) - The Canadian Progress Club, Calgary Bow River (CPC) is excited to announce a renewed pledge of support to the youth of Calgary and surrounding areas with a donation of $40,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary and Area (BBBS).

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  • Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - February 1, 2024) - The Canadian Progress Club, Calgary Bow River (CPC) is excited to announce a renewed pledge of support to the youth of Calgary and surrounding areas with a donation of $40,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary and Area (BBBS).
  • This contribution is part of CPC's ongoing commitment to foster mentorship programs that empower children and youth facing challenges in their lives.
  • The Canadian Progress Club extends its deepest appreciation to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary and Area for their unwavering commitment to the community and looks forward to continuing this fruitful partnership.
  • "Our vision extends beyond the present, aiming to create a lasting legacy of positive change and support for the youth of Calgary and its surrounding areas.

BondBloxx Launches Three Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETFs Focused on Providing Targeted BBB Exposure

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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LARKSPUR, Calif., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BondBloxx Investment Management today proudly announces the launch of three BondBloxx Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETFs:

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  • "Investors who own broad investment grade ETFs in different maturity categories can now use these new BondBloxx ETFs to target BBB-rated bonds and benefit from the higher coupon of this compelling segment within the investment grade corporate bond market" said BondBloxx Co-Founder Tony Kelly.
  • Continued strength across multiple U.S. economic indicators, coupled with yields at 13-year highs,3 also supports the strong credit fundamentals expected for BBB-rated corporate debt in 2024.
  • "Investment grade corporates continue to be an area of focus for investors, and within that universe BBBs offer a unique opportunity for potential outperformance" emphasized JoAnne Bianco, Investment Strategist at BondBloxx.
  • "Yet until now, investors were quite limited in their portfolio building options when it came to adding targeted BBB exposures.

Macy's Annual Holiday Fundraising Campaign Raises & Directs $4.7 Million to Support Big Brothers Big Sisters and Mentorship Across the Country

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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TAMPA, Fla. and NEW YORK, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS), the nation's preeminent one-to-one youth mentoring organization, is thrilled to announce fundraising results from Macy's 2023 holiday campaign and grant awards. Through the company's social purpose platform, Mission Every One, which is committed to creating brighter futures with bold representation for all, Macy's customers raised $4.3 million alongside $400k in grants provided by Macy's to help create life-changing mentoring experiences. The campaign marked the second year of a multi-year partnership between BBBS and Macy's.

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  • The campaign marked the second year of a multi-year partnership between BBBS and Macy's.
  • Throughout November and December 2023, Macy's customers donated online at macys.com and by rounding up in-store.
  • The campaign engaged all 230+ Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies, reaching more than 5,000 communities in all 50 states.
  • "Our annual holiday campaign, with the support of Macy's employees and customers, will allow us to continue empowering young people to reach their full potential."

Clear Channel Outdoor, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Share the Impact of Mentorship on Youth & Communities in National Mentoring Month Campaign

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Clear Channel Outdoor (NYSE: CCO), one of the world's largest out of home (OOH) media providers, and Big Brothers Sisters of America (BBBSA), the preeminent one-to-one youth mentoring organization in the United States, today announced the launch of a nationwide digital out-of-home (DOOH) media campaign timed with National Mentoring Month featuring 'Game Changers,' an initiative that unites the collective power of influential leaders and changemakers to help tackle key issues impacting youth today-- from mental health to equity — by creating awareness, access, and opportunity through mentorship. 'Game Changers' provides a platform for diverse groups of influential voices to share their experiences and expertise on the power of mentorship and further impact young people and their communities.

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  • 'Game Changers' provides a platform for diverse groups of influential voices to share their experiences and expertise on the power of mentorship and further impact young people and their communities.
  • For the month of January, digital billboards will spotlight select leaders from the inaugural 'Game Changers' group first announced by BBBSA in October 2023.
  • Artis Stevens and his team at Big Brothers Big Sisters of America continue to develop impactful initiatives to elevate the importance of one-to-one mentoring, and we are honored to showcase their 'Game Changers' on our medium."
  • Together, we are creating a movement that encourages people to get involved as mentors, as even little actions within communities nationwide have the potential to make a big impact."

Humana Foundation Invests in Innovative Mental Health and Nutrition Programming for Seniors and School-Aged Children

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231114855738/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231114855738/en/
    Humana Foundation Invests in Innovative Mental Health and Nutrition Programming for Seniors and School-Aged Children (Photo: Business Wire)
    The investment totaling $12.9 million includes a $4.9 million grant to Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBS) to initiate and elevate mental health programs at chapters in the four geographies, including mental health first aid training for mentors and related coursework for youth.
  • “Today, there’s a critical need to provide young people with mental health supports.
  • The Foundation previously invested $3 million in 2020 to help older adults access digital health tools and maintain social connections online.
  • “The Humana Foundation is dedicated to building partnerships that help drive change and advance health equity,” said Tiffany Benjamin, CEO of the Humana Foundation.

Macy’s Celebrates the Holiday Season With Big Brothers Big Sisters

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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This holiday season, Macy’s highlights its dedication to youth empowerment through its partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS).

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  • This holiday season, Macy’s highlights its dedication to youth empowerment through its partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231030333855/en/
    Macy's Celebrates the Holiday Season with Big Brothers Big Sisters (Photo: Business Wire)
    Macy’s and BBBS will reinforce a year-round commitment to youth empowerment and mentorship by fostering a culture that prioritizes and celebrates this critical relationship building.
  • “Following a banner kick-off partnership year with Big Brothers Big Sisters, we are energized to see our colleagues and customers rally around our commitment to empower young people.
  • BBBS plays a critical role in advancing this work by serving young people through the power of mentorship.”
    "As we once again embark on this exciting journey of partnership with Macy's during the holiday season, our entire Big Brothers Big Sisters network is ready and reenergized to build on our work to create meaningful experiences of positive mentorship for young people,” said Artis Stevens, president and CEO, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Announces 'Game Changers' Initiative, Uniting Prominent Leaders and Changemakers to Empower Youth Nationwide through Mentorship

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA), the preeminent one-to-one youth mentoring organization in the United States, announces Game Changers, a new initiative that unites the collective power of influential leaders and changemakers to help tackle key issues impacting youth today—from mental health to equity—by creating awareness, access, and opportunity through mentorship. Through Big Brothers Big Sisters, Game Changers will provide a platform for diverse groups of influential voices to share their experiences and expertise on the power of mentorship and further impact young people and their communities.

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  • Today, one in three kids in America is growing up without a sustained adult mentor in their lives.
  • The inaugural group of Game Changers will convene prominent Black men who embody the transformative power of mentorship.
  • BBBSA has also teamed up with industry leaders such as TikTok to amplify the Game Changers' mentorship stories and rally volunteer support.
  • Additionally, in collaboration with Clear Channel Outdoor, digital billboards spotlighting select Game Changers will launch nationwide in January 2024.

McCormick® and JoAnna Garcia Swisher Are Teaming Up to Host 'After School Tac'over' Events with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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HUNT VALLEY, Md., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As back-to-school season gets in full swing for families across the country, the McCormick® brand is teaming up with actress and celebrity mom of two, JoAnna Garcia Swisher, to help busy parents conquer their back-to-school routines. Starting October 10, McCormick will host a series of 'After School Tac'over' events with Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) in New York, Los Angeles, and Baltimore, where McCormick will gift parents a taco night meal kit featuring McCormick® Original Taco Seasoning Mix and the rest of the essentials needed to host their own family taco night.

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  • "We're helping busy parents by giving them the ingredients for the perfect weeknight meal that is convenient and full of flavor.
  • Not just reserved for Taco Tuesday, tacos are an easy and fun choice any night of the week."
  • Throughout the month of October, Swisher will also be taking to social media to showcase her partnership with McCormick.
  • Taco Tuesday and every other taco night – and there are a few – are cherished traditions for the whole family," said JoAnna Garcia Swisher.

This Week in Policy & Public Interest News: 11 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, September 22, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the policy and public interest industries stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • Today, more than 30,000 youth are on the waiting list ready to be matched to a mentor ("Big") through BBBS.
  • The biggest hurdles of potential mentors are the perceived time and expertise required – inspiring the new BBBSA campaign and Merrell's public service announcement.
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Mercedes-Benz Partners With Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada to Empower the Next Generation of Canadians through Mentorship

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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Mercedes-Benz Canada is pleased to expand the widespread impact of the Driving Your Future program, which was introduced by Mercedes-Benz USA in 2022.

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  • Mercedes-Benz Canada is pleased to expand the widespread impact of the Driving Your Future program, which was introduced by Mercedes-Benz USA in 2022.
  • With Driving Your Future, Mercedes-Benz Canada will support Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) agencies nationwide with their growing need to identify mentors for Littles (mentees).
  • According to studies, mentorship significantly changes lives by fostering resilience, reinforcing the importance of BBBSC's movement in Canada.
  • Their bright future starts today," said Jill Zelmanovits, President and CEO, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada.