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A Year of Impact: 750+ Volunteer Hours, $135,000+ Charitable Donations, $87,500 Scholarships

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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With a remarkable year of impact marked by more than 750 volunteer hours, charitable donations exceeding $135,000, and scholarships totaling $87,500, Corvias Foundation aligns its community support with the residents and partners it serves each day.

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  • With a remarkable year of impact marked by more than 750 volunteer hours, charitable donations exceeding $135,000, and scholarships totaling $87,500, Corvias Foundation aligns its community support with the residents and partners it serves each day.
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    The Corvias team at Purdue University delivered backpacks stuffed with school supplies to a local elementary school.
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    Using VTIME, which provides each employee with eight hours annually to volunteer during the workday, employees individually volunteered nearly 570 hours.
  • Pamela Self, who is a resident manager at Fort Johnson, used her VTIME to volunteer for a traumatic brain injury camp for survivors and caregivers.

NAA Names James Schenck as the 2024 Whitman Trophy Recipient

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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WASHINGTON and TYSONS, Va., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) is pleased to announce that PenFed Credit Union President/CEO & PenFed Foundation CEO James Schenck has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 Bruce Whitman Memorial Trophy.

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  • WASHINGTON and TYSONS, Va., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) is pleased to announce that PenFed Credit Union President/CEO & PenFed Foundation CEO James Schenck has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 Bruce Whitman Memorial Trophy.
  • Created in honor of the aerospace executive and philanthropist bearing its name, Bruce was posthumously named the first trophy recipient in 2019.
  • "No one cared more about our industry than Bruce Whitman," said Jim Albaugh, NAA Chair.
  • "He dedicated his life to service, and I know Bruce would be honored to know that this year's recipient of the Whitman Trophy is James Schenck.

Corvias Foundation and National Military Family Association Support 172 Military Spouses in Career Advancement and Financial Stability

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Friday, February 9, 2024
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    Corvias Foundation partnered with the National Military Family Association to invest in military spouses who are working to build their careers.
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    Frequent moves, deployments, and other demands of military life can deeply impact many military families like Jessica’s.
  • “Here at Corvias Foundation, we are proud to support these military families and their financial strength,” said Sousa.
  • To learn more about the National Military Family Association, go to www.MilitaryFamily.org .

PenFed Credit Union Joins 4 +1 Commitment Supporting Military Spouse Employment

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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TYSONS, Va., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PenFed Credit Union, the nation's second-largest federal credit union, today announced it joined as an initial signatory of Blue Star Families and the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Hiring Our Heroes Program 4+1 Commitment supporting military spouse employment. The commitment is a first-of-its-kind, nationwide effort to tackle the 21% unemployment rate among military spouses.

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  • TYSONS, Va., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PenFed Credit Union , the nation's second-largest federal credit union, today announced it joined as an initial signatory of Blue Star Families and the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Hiring Our Heroes Program 4+1 Commitment supporting military spouse employment.
  • PenFed has a long history of honoring the 4+1 Commitment that includes facilitating job transferability, offering remote work and flexible work hours for service members, veterans, military spouses and caregivers and is a member of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership.
  • PenFed collaborates with organizations, including Blue Star Families and Hiring Our Heroes, to enhance military employment efforts.
  • The 4+1 Commitment: The Formula for Military Spouse Success is a scalable, actionable, and effective way for companies to commit to addressing and improving military spouse employment outcomes by considering at least one of four policy changes .

Five & Thrive Seeks to Expand Services in Support of All Branches of the U.S. Military

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Five & Thrive announces its expansion and collaboration with the National Defense University Foundation (NDU Foundation) to support all branches of military service to improve their quality of life. In 2021, a grassroots team of Air Force spouse volunteers, championed by Sharene Brown, created the Five & Thrive initiative to initially focus on the top five quality-of-life challenges Air Force families face. Based on its success and positive impact, Five & Thrive is forming a non-profit organization that will expand its strategic efforts to support all six military service branches, including Guard, Reserve, and Civilian components.

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  • Based on its success and positive impact, Five & Thrive is forming a non-profit organization that will expand its strategic efforts to support all six military service branches, including Guard, Reserve, and Civilian components.
  • These issues directly affect military recruitment, readiness, resilience, and retention, which in turn impacts mission execution," said Brown.
  • Five & Thrive's planned formalization and expansion is an intentional strategic initiative to support military families across the joint force.
  • "The NDU Foundation is uniquely positioned to support Five & Thrive as we transition from a volunteer initiative to a non-profit organization and expand our military family support to all services.

For A Bright Future Foundation Awards 2023 Veterans and Families Scholarship to Anderson Espinal Gervacio of Virginia

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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MIAMI, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Louis Hernandez Jr.'s Foundation For A Bright Future ("For A Bright Future") ("FABF"), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the needs of underrepresented and underprivileged children through education, healthcare, the arts, and youth leadership development, awarded its Veterans and Families Scholarship to Anderson Espinal Gervacio, 24, of Virginia.

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  • These opportunities are especially tailored to uplift students from underserved demographics, including those from single-parent households and families with military backgrounds.
  • Our scholarship program is committed to empowering veterans and their families with the necessary financial backing and educational opportunities to uplift their lives.
  • "I am deeply honored and grateful to receive the 2023 Veterans & Families Scholarship from the For A Bright Future Foundation.
  • The Veterans and Families Scholarship selection team includes:
    Our deepest gratitude goes to the operational team under the proficient leadership of Gina Rogoto, our Director of Operations.

Navy Federal Investment Services Announces New Partnership With Trust & Will

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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Navy Federal Investment Services (NFIS), a subsidiary of Navy Federal Financial Group (NFFG), announces a new partnership with Trust & Will , a leading digital estate planning and probate provider.

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  • Navy Federal Investment Services (NFIS), a subsidiary of Navy Federal Financial Group (NFFG), announces a new partnership with Trust & Will , a leading digital estate planning and probate provider.
  • This collaboration represents a significant milestone for both organizations and promises to deliver easily accessible and affordable estate planning services.
  • "By partnering with Trust & Will, we can easily offer online access to estate planning in addition to our financial advisor support and guidance, allowing Navy Federal members to effortlessly plan for their families, regardless of their circumstances.”
    The services offered by Trust & Will for Navy Federal members are efficient and straightforward.
  • Navy Federal Investment Services and Trust & Will share a joint commitment to financial wellness, financial planning and providing education along the way.

Southeastern Grocers bolsters commitment to belonging, inclusion and diversity with new associate resource group championing people of all abilities

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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    In support of Southeastern Grocers' ongoing commitment to BID and in celebration of the grocer's newly formed associate resource group – Mobility, Support, Accessibility and Inclusion in the Community (MOSAIC) – SEG proudly donated $5,000 to The Jericho School for Children with Autism.
  • Raymond Rhee, Chief People Officer for Southeastern Grocers, said, “Celebrating our diverse associates, customers and communities includes people of all abilities.
  • The grocer’s other associate resource groups include: Women’s Development Network, Emerging Leaders, SEG Pride, Pa’lante, African Americans FOCUS, ASPIRE, Military Families and Working Parents Network.
  • Through its continued commitment to belonging, inclusion and diversity, SEG also recently accepted applications from nonprofits throughout the Southeast for its 2023 Romay Davis Belonging, Inclusion and Diversity Grant.

PulteGroup’s Built to Honor® Program Presents U.S. Army Veteran with Keys to New Mortgage-Free Home in Georgia

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
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PulteGroup’s Built to Honor® program has welcomed U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Daniel Karafiat and his family to their new mortgage-free Centex home in Bethlehem, Georgia.

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  • PulteGroup’s Built to Honor® program has welcomed U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Daniel Karafiat and his family to their new mortgage-free Centex home in Bethlehem, Georgia.
  • The home was unveiled during a special dedication ceremony and ribbon cutting event with PulteGroup employees, local dignitaries, and community members in attendance.
  • This is the Company’s 10th year of providing homes to veterans and their families with gratitude for their service.
  • As an extra surprise, the 2,638+ square foot home was delivered fully furnished, thanks to the generosity of Four Hands.

Dr. Zachary Johnson Joins Dallas Neurosurgical & Spine

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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PLANO, Texas, Aug. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zachary D. Johnson, MD, a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon, has joined Dallas Neurosurgical & Spine.

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  • PLANO, Texas, Aug. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zachary D. Johnson, MD, a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon, has joined Dallas Neurosurgical & Spine.
  • “At Dallas Neurosurgical & Spine, our goal is to perform the least invasive, most effective procedure available, specifically tailored for each individual patient and their unique needs, and Dr. Johnson shares that care philosophy,” said Jeremy Denning, MD, a neurosurgeon with Dallas Neurosurgical & Spine.
  • Following medical school, Dr. Johnson completed both his residency in neurosurgery and a spine surgery fellowship at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.
  • Dallas Neurosurgical & Spine is the longest-running, privately held neurosurgical group in North Texas, with more than 50 years of experience caring for patients.