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PenFed Credit Union Sponsors Successful Armed Services Arts Partnership 'Combat to Comedy' Event to Empower Veterans to Thrive Through the Arts

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

TYSONS, Va., Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PenFed Credit Union, the nation's second-largest federal credit union, sponsored a night of side-splitting comedy with the Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP) "Combat to Comedy" performance at Carolines on Broadway in New York City Thursday, Sept. 15. After a two-year hiatus, the event featured stand-up comedy from headlining comics Mark Normand, Sal Vulcano, Jo Firestone and Seth Herzog alongside military veterans supported by ASAP and PenFed Credit Union President/CEO James Schenck and PenFed Chief Information Officer Joseph Thomas.    

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  • ASAP is a nonprofit that builds creative communities where military veterans and their families thrive through the arts.
  • PenFed Credit Union offers market-leading certificates, checking, credit cards, personal loans, mortgages, auto loans, student loans, and a wide range of other financial services.
  • To learn more about PenFed Credit Union, visit PenFed.org, like us on Facebook and follow us @PenFed on Twitter.
  • The Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP) is the largest community arts organization serving the military community in the US.

PenFed Credit Union Empowers Veterans to Thrive Through the Arts with $50,000 Donation to Armed Services Arts Partnership at Washington Nationals Game

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Friday, June 3, 2022

TYSONS, Va., June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PenFed Credit Union, the nation's second-largest federal credit union, furthered its commitment to the military community with a $50,000 donation to the Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP) to help veterans thrive through the arts. PenFed Credit Union and PenFed Foundation Board of Directors Treasurer Sandra "Sam" Patricola presented the check to ASAP Executive Director Brian Jenkins during pre-game activities on the field of Nationals Park before the Nats squared off against the Colorado Rockies Sunday, May 29.

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  • Colorado Rockies Game
    TYSONS, Va., June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PenFed Credit Union , the nation's second-largest federal credit union, furthered its commitment to the military community with a $50,000 donation to the Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP) to help veterans thrive through the arts.
  • Established in 1935, Pentagon Federal Credit Union (PenFed) is America's second-largest federal credit union, serving over 2.8 million members worldwide with $35 billion in assets.
  • PenFed Credit Union offers market-leading certificates, checking, credit cards, personal loans, mortgages, auto loans, student loans, and a wide range of other financial services.
  • The Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP) is the largest community arts organization serving the military community in the US.

14th Annual Stand Up For Heroes Virtual Event Brought Celebrities Together To Support Veterans Through The Bob Woodruff Foundation

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Thursday, November 19, 2020

Video stories from veterans across the country provided viewers with a meaningful reminder of the real men and women impacted by the Bob Woodruff Foundation.

Key Points: 
  • Video stories from veterans across the country provided viewers with a meaningful reminder of the real men and women impacted by the Bob Woodruff Foundation.
  • The 14th Annual Stand Up for Heroes is now available to stream on the Bob Woodruff Foundation website and ABC News Live.
  • For those interested in donating and supporting our servicemen and women through Stand up for Heroes and the Bob Woodruff Foundation, please visit standup.bobwoodrufffoundation.org .
  • Stand Up for Heroes is presented by the Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) and the New York Comedy Festival (NYCF).

The Bob Woodruff Foundation and New York Comedy Festival Present the First-Ever Virtual Stand Up for Heroes

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Tuesday, November 10, 2020

"We're extremely honored and proud to continue our partnership with the Bob Woodruff Foundation to present Stand Up for Heroes," said Caroline Hirsch, founder and owner of the New York Comedy Festival and Carolines on Broadway.

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  • "We're extremely honored and proud to continue our partnership with the Bob Woodruff Foundation to present Stand Up for Heroes," said Caroline Hirsch, founder and owner of the New York Comedy Festival and Carolines on Broadway.
  • Stand Up for Heroes is presented by the Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) and the New York Comedy Festival (NYCF).
  • The Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) was founded in 2006 after reporter Bob Woodruff was hit by a roadside bomb while covering the war in Iraq.
  • Since then, the Bob Woodruff Foundation has led an enduring call to action for people to stand up for heroes and meet the emerging and long-term needs of today's veterans.

Bob Saget, Michael Che, Jim Gaffigan, John Oliver And Top Chef Masters Join Forces For The Annual Cool Comedy Hot Cuisine On December 10 To Benefit The Scleroderma Research Foundation

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Monday, November 25, 2019

NEW YORK, Nov. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Scleroderma Research Foundation's (SRF) 42nd Cool Comedy Hot Cuisine benefit hosted by comedianBob Sagetwill take place onTuesday, December 10 at Caroline's on Broadway.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Scleroderma Research Foundation's (SRF) 42nd Cool Comedy Hot Cuisine benefit hosted by comedianBob Sagetwill take place onTuesday, December 10 at Caroline's on Broadway.
  • Saget, an SRF Board Member and international celebrity, who lost his sister to scleroderma, will be joined at this fundraising event bycomediansMichael Che, Jim Gaffigan, John Oliverand otherspecial guests.
  • Cool Comedy Hot Cuisineevents have raised donations and awareness about scleroderma which has enabled the SRF to fund innovative research to improve the quality of life for patients.
  • Since its founding in 1987, the Foundation has been bringing together the brightest minds in science to unravel the mystery of this complex, autoimmune disease.

The Female Quotient Brings The FQ Lounge to the New York Comedy Festival

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Wednesday, October 30, 2019

"We are honored to bring our equality experience to the New York Comedy Festival, creating a one-of-a-kind experience with the Bloomingdales' team," said Shelley Zalis, CEO of The Female Quotient.

Key Points: 
  • "We are honored to bring our equality experience to the New York Comedy Festival, creating a one-of-a-kind experience with the Bloomingdales' team," said Shelley Zalis, CEO of The Female Quotient.
  • "Each year, the New York Comedy Festival elevates the comedic landscape for fans across the country," said Caroline Hirsch, founder and owner of the New York Comedy Festival and Carolines on Broadway.
  • As a long-time supporter of the New York Comedy Festival, Citi is proud to be a major sponsor of this FQ Lounge and help foster conversation around female representation in comedy.
  • For more information about The FQ Lounge at the New York Comedy Festival, please visit https://www.thefemalequotient.com/events/fq-lounge-new-york-comedy-festi... .

5W Public Relations Announces Representation of The New York Comedy Festival, Stand Up For Heroes, And Caroline Hirsch

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Monday, September 17, 2018

"We are extremely excited to announce that we are working with Caroline Hirsch for The New York Comedy Festival and Stand Up For Heroes," said Ronn Torossian, CEO of 5W Public Relations .

Key Points: 
  • "We are extremely excited to announce that we are working with Caroline Hirsch for The New York Comedy Festival and Stand Up For Heroes," said Ronn Torossian, CEO of 5W Public Relations .
  • Caroline Hirsch, founder and owner of Carolines on Broadway, the iconic New York comedy venue, is a highly successful entrepreneur, producer, visionary and innovator in the entertainment industry.
  • For more information on The New York Comedy Festival, Stand Up For Heroes, and Caroline Hirsch, please visit http://nycomedyfestival.com/ and http://www.carolines.com/ .
  • 5W Public Relations is a full-service PR agency in NYC known for cutting-edge programs that engage with businesses, issues and ideas.