El Paso, Texas

Tenet Healthcare Foundation Exceeds Fundraising Commitment for El Paso Victims and Families, Helping to Raise $350,000

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Wednesday, August 14, 2019
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Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE: THC) presented a $350,000 donation to the El Paso Community Foundation to support victims and families affected by the tragic events on Aug. 3.

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  • Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE: THC) presented a $350,000 donation to the El Paso Community Foundation to support victims and families affected by the tragic events on Aug. 3.
  • The gift was made by the Tenet Healthcare Foundation and will go directly to the El Paso Community Foundations Shooting Victims Fund, a 501(c)(3) organization.
  • As previously announced, The Tenet Healthcare Foundation pledged to contribute $100,000 to the El Paso Community Foundation and provide an additional match for the first $50,000 in donations.
  • The El Paso Community is inspired by the outpouring of compassion shown by Tenet and the Hospitals of Providence, said Eric Pearson, president of the El Paso Community Foundation.

22 Hearses to Deliver Excess Flowers to El Paso Shooting Memorial Site

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Friday, August 16, 2019
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EL PASO, Texas, Aug. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Salvador Perches, owner of Perches Funeral Homes, announced that the funeral homes that provided free services to the victims of the El Paso shootings, will be conducting a ceremonial drive from La Paz Faith (located at 1201 N Piedras) to the memorial site of the shooting on Sunday, Aug. 18th at 10 a.m. 22 hearses will represent the 22 victims of the shooting.

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  • EL PASO, Texas, Aug. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Salvador Perches, owner of Perches Funeral Homes, announced that the funeral homes that provided free services to the victims of the El Paso shootings, will be conducting a ceremonial drive from La Paz Faith (located at 1201 N Piedras) to the memorial site of the shooting on Sunday, Aug. 18th at 10 a.m. 22 hearses will represent the 22 victims of the shooting.
  • The drive will go along Montana Ave. and then to Hawkins Blvd.
  • to the memorial site.
  • Participating funeral homes and the number of hearses are as follows:

Entravision to Host El Paso Strong Telethon on August 18th

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Thursday, August 15, 2019
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The telethon will take place on Sunday, August 18th, and be broadcast live 5pm 10:30pm MST from Entravision's broadcast center in El Paso, Texas.

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  • The telethon will take place on Sunday, August 18th, and be broadcast live 5pm 10:30pm MST from Entravision's broadcast center in El Paso, Texas.
  • The El Paso Strong Telethon will benefit the Paso del Norte Community Foundation's El Paso Victims Relief Fund.
  • The broadcast will feature entertainment, live music, and El Paso community representatives, as well as other special guests.
  • This telethon is a way for all of us to come together and support the El Paso Victims Relief Fund."

Solidarity for Children, Their Families & Communities

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Friday, August 9, 2019
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Yet at this moment, children, families and communities are reeling from recent assaults the violence in El Paso and Dayton, the ICE sweeps in Mississippi and the ongoing family separation at the border.

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  • Yet at this moment, children, families and communities are reeling from recent assaults the violence in El Paso and Dayton, the ICE sweeps in Mississippi and the ongoing family separation at the border.
  • We stand in solidarity with them for we know that for children to thrive, their families and communities need to be safe and whole.
  • We commend organizations like these and many others who stand with children, families and communities.
  • Our actions at every level determine what is possible for families and their communities.

Mister Car Wash to Raise Funds for Paso del Norte Community Foundation August 10-11

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Thursday, August 8, 2019
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EL PASO, Texas, Aug. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --To raise funds in support of victims and their families affected by last weekend's tragedy in West Texas, Mister Car Wash has announced that it will donate a dollar from every car wash and oil change its stores complete in El Paso this weekend.

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  • EL PASO, Texas, Aug. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --To raise funds in support of victims and their families affected by last weekend's tragedy in West Texas, Mister Car Wash has announced that it will donate a dollar from every car wash and oil change its stores complete in El Paso this weekend.
  • All 10 Mister Car Wash locations as well as seven oil change locations in El Paso are participating in this fundraising endeavor.
  • How to participate: Simply visit any of the El Paso Mister Car Wash or Oil Change Express locations during normal business hours for a wash or oil change on Saturday, August 10 or Sunday, August 11 and Mister Car Wash will do the rest.
  • Every dollar donated by Mister Car Wash this weekend as a result of this endeavor will flow through the Paso del Norte Community Foundation.

International Bancshares Corporation Announces Appointment of New Director

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Wednesday, August 7, 2019
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International Bancshares Corporation (IBC) today announced that it has appointed Rudolph M. Miles to IBCs Board to fill the vacancy created by Peggy J. Newmans recent retirement.

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  • International Bancshares Corporation (IBC) today announced that it has appointed Rudolph M. Miles to IBCs Board to fill the vacancy created by Peggy J. Newmans recent retirement.
  • Miles graduated from the University of Texas El Paso while working full time.
  • Miles served as a director of IBCs subsidiary bank, Commerce Bank, from October 1999 until June 2019.
  • Senator); El Paso Traffic Club (President); El Paso Foreign Trade Association (President); U.S. Customs Broker Association (President); Southern Border Broker Association (Director); El Paso Chamber of Commerce (Director); and First Leadership Class (Graduate).

Inspired by #ElPasoChallenge Created by 6th Grader Ruben Martinez, "9/11 Day" Launches GoFundMe Campaign to Raise Funds for El Paso Victims' Families and Others

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Wednesday, August 7, 2019
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NEW YORK, Aug. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Ruben Martinez, a sixth grader from El Paso has challenged the nation to perform 22 good deeds, one for each of the 22 people killed in the El Paso mass shooting, calling it the #ElPasoChallenge.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Ruben Martinez, a sixth grader from El Paso has challenged the nation to perform 22 good deeds, one for each of the 22 people killed in the El Paso mass shooting, calling it the #ElPasoChallenge.
  • Organizers of 9/11 Day , the nonprofit that created the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, heard about the idea and decided to help.
  • "Our organization encourages all Americans to engage in charitable service and good deeds in observance of the 9/11 anniversary, so Ruben's idea really resonated with us."
  • 9/11 Day said it has launched the " El Paso Victims Fund " GoFundMe page to help raise money for the families of those killed, as well as those injured in the El Paso shooting.

Superior HealthPlan Establishes Free Crisis Hotline in Response to El Paso Shootings

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Tuesday, August 6, 2019
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AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to the tragic events that unfolded in El Paso over the weekend, Superior HealthPlan, in coordination with Envolve Health, established a 24-hour toll-free crisis hotline at 1-855-769-6828.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to the tragic events that unfolded in El Paso over the weekend, Superior HealthPlan, in coordination with Envolve Health, established a 24-hour toll-free crisis hotline at 1-855-769-6828.
  • The free crisis line is available for Superior members, employees and anyone affected by the El Paso shootings.
  • "We extend our deepest condolences to those affected by the tragic events in El Paso," said Superior President & CEO Mark Sanders.
  • The crisis hotline is a free service for the community and individuals do not need to be a Superior HealthPlan member to call.

Tenet Healthcare Foundation Makes $100,000 Contribution in Support of El Paso Community

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Tuesday, August 6, 2019
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Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE: THC), through The Tenet Healthcare Foundation, is making a $100,000 donation to the El Paso Community Foundation to provide support to victims and families in El Paso following the tragic events on August 3.

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  • Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE: THC), through The Tenet Healthcare Foundation, is making a $100,000 donation to the El Paso Community Foundation to provide support to victims and families in El Paso following the tragic events on August 3.
  • We salute the efforts of the El Paso Community Foundation to provide support during this time of sadness and loss.
  • In addition to the $100,000 donation, The Tenet Healthcare Foundation will match employee contributions to the El Paso Community Foundation up to $50,000.
  • Both the $100,000 contribution and employee match are being directed to the El Paso Community Foundations Shooting Victims Relief Fund.

Latino Jewish Leadership Council Statement on El Paso, Dayton Mass Shootings

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Tuesday, August 6, 2019
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NEW YORK, Aug. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Latino Jewish Leadership Council (LJLC) issued the following statement today:

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Latino Jewish Leadership Council (LJLC) issued the following statement today:
    The members of the Latino Jewish Leadership Council (LJLC) are deeply saddened by the senseless and horrific mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio,which resultedin 31 deaths and dozens of injured.
  • Regarding El Paso in particular, we strongly denounce the rise of anti-Latino/anti-immigrant hate in our public sphere.
  • This hate, coupled with unbridled access to assault weapons allowing for domestic terrorism, fueled the El Paso massacre.
  • It hasrepeatedly denounced the rise of anti-immigrant, antisemitic, and xenophobic rhetoric that has too often infected our nation's political discourse.