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RAINBOWS UNITED FOSTER PLAY FOR ALL CHILDREN WITH NEW TURF PLAYGROUNDS PROVIDED BY HELLAS

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

Recently, Rainbows United focused fundraising efforts to make the playgrounds at their center more accessible to children with wheelchairs and walkers, and a bit more comfortable for everyone with the addition of synthetic turf from Hellas.

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  • Recently, Rainbows United focused fundraising efforts to make the playgrounds at their center more accessible to children with wheelchairs and walkers, and a bit more comfortable for everyone with the addition of synthetic turf from Hellas.
  • "Hellas replaced the sand and pebbles on two of our playgrounds with turf that included extra padding to ensure our children were safe," says Michelle Croomes, Early Care and Education Coordinator for Rainbows United.
  • The installation process was also an enriching experience for both Hellas workers and the children at Rainbows United.
  • The new Hellas playground surfaces at Rainbows United provide an opportunity to foster a sense of inclusivity and belonging for children of all abilities.

UKG Debuts the 2024 HR Megatrends Shaping the World of Work

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Monday, November 6, 2023

UKG , a leading provider of HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions for all people, today debuted its 2024 HR Megatrends that will shape the world of work for millions of employees and organizations across industries.

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  • UKG , a leading provider of HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions for all people, today debuted its 2024 HR Megatrends that will shape the world of work for millions of employees and organizations across industries.
  • The company will discuss the 2024 HR Megatrends in depth — including what they mean for the workforce and what organizations can do to best support their people in 2024 — during the UKG Aspire conference this week in Las Vegas.
  • Fair pay and benefits top the list of employees’ needs , though account for just 37% of what employees want at work.
  • What’s Happening: The world of work is constantly changing and the battle for talent is never-ending.

Ameriprise Financial and Feeding America® Join Forces to Help People in Need Ahead of the Holidays

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

For the 14th consecutive year, Ameriprise Financial is partnering with Feeding America®, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization, to help provide meals for families and individuals facing hunger ahead of the holiday season.

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  • For the 14th consecutive year, Ameriprise Financial is partnering with Feeding America®, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization, to help provide meals for families and individuals facing hunger ahead of the holiday season.
  • The event is part of the firm’s National Days of Service, which the company organizes twice a year to help people experiencing hunger in communities across the country.
  • “In a country with an abundance of resources, 44 million people, or 1 in 7, still don’t have reliable access to food,” said Brian Pietsch, Head of Community Relations at Ameriprise.
  • “The holiday season can add additional pressure, making it an especially difficult time for families and individuals who are struggling.

Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk Celebrates 15th Anniversary With More Than $3 Million Raised for Kids

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

The Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk celebrated its 15th anniversary event with more than $3 million raised for children with special needs, public education, and national scholarships—totaling over $24 million in donations since its inception in 2009.

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  • The Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk celebrated its 15th anniversary event with more than $3 million raised for children with special needs, public education, and national scholarships—totaling over $24 million in donations since its inception in 2009.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231101408828/en/
    The 15th Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk raised more than $3 million for children with varying abilities and education.
  • It’s been my greatest joy to make a difference through philanthropy, especially the Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk,” said Michael Greenberg, founder of the Walk.
  • To watch this year’s Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk and learn more about the event, please visit skechersfriendshipwalk.com or YouTube , and follow the Walk on Facebook , X and Instagram .

The Lupus Research Alliance Walk with Us to Cure Lupus Takes Off at the Intrepid Museum

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Friday, October 20, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Thousands of supporters will join together Saturday, October 21 at the Intrepid Museum (formerly called the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum) to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) 2023 New York City Walk with Us to Cure Lupus.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Thousands of supporters will join together Saturday, October 21 at the Intrepid Museum (formerly called the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum) to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) 2023 New York City Walk with Us to Cure Lupus.
  • That number is still climbing as Walkers continue to fundraise for lupus research.
  • Because the LRA's Board of Directors covers all administrative and fundraising costs, 100 percent of these donations go directly to lupus research programs.
  • Joining the Walk with Us to Cure Lupus program to raise funds is just one way to contribute to the lupus cause.

Cinch Home Services Proudly Sponsors Making Strides Against Breast Cancer's Palm Beach County October Event

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

BOCA RATON, Fla., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cinch Home Services, one of the nation's leading providers of home service solutions, recently sponsored the Palm Beach County Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk. The event, hosted by the American Cancer Society on October 14, brought together local community members, businesses, and leadership to join the nation's largest and most impactful breast cancer awareness movement.

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  • BOCA RATON, Fla., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cinch Home Services , one of the nation's leading providers of home service solutions, recently sponsored the Palm Beach County Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk.
  • "Cinch is proud to support the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk of Palm Beach County," said Steve Upshaw, Cinch CEO.
  • Lindsay Bennett, Senior Development Manager at the American Cancer Society in Palm Beach County, emphasized the importance of sponsors like Cinch Home Services, noting, "The support from our dedicated sponsors like Cinch Home Services is critical to our ongoing fight against breast cancer.
  • To donate to the Cinch team supporting Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Palm Beach County or learn more about the American Cancer Society, visit the Team Cinch Home Services homepage.

CORRECTION: Student from The Met School in Providence, Rhode Island, Wins National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

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  • Please see correction below:
    Global nonprofit Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) named Raneem Al Suwaidani as the winner of last night’s annual National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge, presented by the Citi Foundation and Ernst & Young LLP (EY US), with additional support from PayPal and Santander.
  • Al Suwaidani won after three rounds of a high-stakes pitch competition against 46 regional challenge finalists from across the country.
  • Al Suwaidani, a student at The Met School in Providence, RI, was awarded first place with her business Lilypad, a food truck rental opportunity for BIPOC entrepreneurs testing culinary concepts in a low-cost, risk-free environment.
  • “At our National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge, audiences expect and witness business concepts that could shape our economic future, ideas that could revolutionize traditional industries, and new thinking around the use of emerging technologies,” said NFTE CEO Dr. J.D.

2023 Bermuda Tech Summit Showcases Bermuda’s Growing Tech Ecosystem

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Monday, October 16, 2023

The fifth annual Bermuda Tech Summit, presented by the Bermuda Business Development Agency (BDA) has been hailed a great success by sponsors, speakers, and attendees.

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  • The fifth annual Bermuda Tech Summit, presented by the Bermuda Business Development Agency (BDA) has been hailed a great success by sponsors, speakers, and attendees.
  • The Bermuda Tech Summit attracted over 330 registrants at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club over the course of October 8-10.
  • The 2023 Bermuda Tech Summit kicked off on October 8 with C-suite networking opportunities at our opening reception sponsored by BermudAir.
  • The 2023 Bermuda Tech Summit was brought to a close by the legendary RELM wrap party.

Bermuda Tech Summit to Welcome Google for Transatlantic Technology Discussion

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Technology company Google will present at the Bermuda Tech Summit on October 10th detailing its new submarine cable which will be connected to Bermuda.

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  • Technology company Google will present at the Bermuda Tech Summit on October 10th detailing its new submarine cable which will be connected to Bermuda.
  • David Robles, Global Subsea Construction Lead, Google, and Steven Rees Davies, Partner, Carey Olsen will open the final day of the Bermuda Tech Summit to discuss ‘Nuvem,’ Portuguese for cloud, a new transatlantic subsea cable system connecting Portugal, Bermuda, and the United States.
  • Mr. Robles said, “Bermuda is fast emerging as a hub for international connectivity, embracing the long-term economic opportunities that subsea cable infrastructure can bring.
  • Our airline partner is BermudAir, and our spirits partner is Gosling’s.”
    The fifth annual Bermuda Tech Summit, presented by the BDA, is being held from October 8-10 at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club.

Annual walk to spotlight suicide prevention, raise funds

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A chance to walk alongside those impacted by suicide is set for Saturday, Oct. 21, at Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) for the second year in a row.

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  • Teams and individuals can now register for the Inland Empire Out of the Darkness Walk, an annual event planned in cities nationwide to raise awareness of suicide prevention through available resources from the likes of IEHP and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP).
  • Walk proceeds support the AFSP's mission to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide.
  • Losing someone to suicide, explained Garret Lopez, an IT Specialist I with IEHP, is a "different kind of mourning.
  • Lopez began participating in the walk in 2017 following the death of his sister, Melanie.