Random act of kindness

Bradford White donates water heaters to Philadelphia families in need through Industry Forward® charitable program

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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AMBLER, Pa., Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eight low-income Philadelphia families are receiving new energy efficient water heaters, thanks to a generous donation from Bradford White Corporation, an industry-leading American manufacturer of water heaters, boilers and storage tanks.

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  • AMBLER, Pa., Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eight low-income Philadelphia families are receiving new energy efficient water heaters, thanks to a generous donation from Bradford White Corporation, an industry-leading American manufacturer of water heaters, boilers and storage tanks.
  • The donation, which comes during Random Acts of Kindness Week, stems from Bradford White’s signature charitable giving initiative, Industry Forward® .
  • Eight 40-gallon water heaters are being provided to very deserving families who have contacted Philadelphia’s Energy Coordinating Agency (ECA) Heater Hotline.
  • “There are so many families in need of hot water and Bradford White’s continued support to lend a hand and give back to families in need is so important.

DESERT FINANCIAL ANNOUNCES CHANGEMAKERS NIL PROGRAM FOR ARIZONA STUDENT-ATHLETES

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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PHOENIX, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Desert Financial Credit Union announces a new name, image and likeness (NIL) program, called Changemakers, with a focus on college athletes who excel in sports and community involvement. Desert Financial recruited five Arizona State University® (ASU®) student-athletes to serve as the first Changemakers.

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  • PHOENIX, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Desert Financial Credit Union announces a new name, image and likeness (NIL) program, called Changemakers, with a focus on college athletes who excel in sports and community involvement.
  • Desert Financial recruited five Arizona State University® (ASU®) student-athletes to serve as the first Changemakers.
  • Changemakers will participate in Desert Financial community outreach efforts, including Random Acts of Kindness, teacher appreciation and financial well-being events, and will receive complimentary financial education from Desert Financial.
  • The first to join the Desert Financial Changemakers is Kate Fitzgerald, an ASU beach volleyball player and entrepreneur.

Desert Financial Credit Union Gives Back $16M to Members in Annual Bonus

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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Desert Financial Credit Union, a not-for-profit cooperative on a mission to share success with the Arizona communities it serves, announces a $16 million annual bonus for its members.

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  • Desert Financial Credit Union, a not-for-profit cooperative on a mission to share success with the Arizona communities it serves, announces a $16 million annual bonus for its members.
  • This year’s Giveback Bonus is the largest to date, and it brings the total distributed bonuses to $70 million over the past six years.
  • “We pride ourselves on giving back in many ways, including directly to our members through the Member Giveback Bonus,” said Desert Financial President and CEO Jeff Meshey.
  • “We believe that our financial success as a credit union should be shared with the member owners who did the most to help create that success.”
    Desert Financial and its employees gave back in several ways in 2022, including through volunteering, working with local non-profits and through holiday food drives.

Teen Social Entrepreneur Michael Platt's Book Michaels Desserts to Launch "Our Tomorrow" Series in Fall 2022

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Friday, August 5, 2022
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NEW YORK, Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sixteen-year-old Michael C. Platt's highly anticipated cookbook Michaels Desserts (Mixed Media Resources; Paperback/eBook; On Sale: Nov. 1, 2022; $19.95; ISBN: 978-1684620470) will be the first title in the Our Tomorrow series published by Mixed Media Resources LLC, The Oracle Group International announced today. The food justice advocate will debut as the first of four authors in a groundbreaking series created to amplify the voices of teen activists using their gifts to make the world a better place.

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  • Within his cookbook, Michael C. Platt tells the incredible story of how baking helped him manage epileptic seizures after his disability diagnosis at nine years old.
  • Michael remains one of the premier teen bakers in the country and turned his passion for dishing out delectable sweets into a business and charity.
  • In Michaels Desserts, he shares the inspiration behind his advocacy to end food insecurity and gives tips for ensuring people have access to food in their communities.
  • In 2022, MMR created Our Tomorrow, an inspirational book series geared toward middle schoolers and written by teen activists who are actively engaged in bringing positive change to the world.

E2V Corporation Announces EVE Project

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Friday, June 10, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- E2V recently launched the EVE Project, a social media network designed to unite people worldwide to save the planet.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, June 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- E2V recently launched the EVE Project, a social media network designed to unite people worldwide to save the planet.
  • The goal of EVE is to persuade people to work together for the betterment of the planet.
  • The EVE project was founded by a team of professionals with a passion for the environment and helping others.
  • To learn more about the EVE Project, please visit www.eve2v.com .

Rise Vision Helps Schools Use Digital Signage to Make Kindness the Norm ®

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Monday, January 10, 2022
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Rise Vision has released three new templates to help schools promote kindness on their digital signage.

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  • Rise Vision has released three new templates to help schools promote kindness on their digital signage.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220110005993/en/
    Rise Vision Helps Schools Use Digital Signage to Make Kindness the Norm (Graphic: Business Wire)
    With the new Kindness Calendar template, a new set of kindness ideas will automatically appear each week.
  • By using the World Kindness Day template, schools can celebrate and raise awareness of kindness.
  • Rise Vision makes digital signage easy by providing schools with new templates every week, over 400 so far, to keep their displays current and engaging with 99% uptime.

Shawn Sorensen Receives International Humanitarian Award

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Thursday, November 4, 2021
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Murrieta, CA, Nov. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shawn Sorensen, Broker/Owner of EXIT Alliance Realty with two locations in Murrieta, was honored with the Humanitarian Award by EXIT Realty Corp. International during the companys annual awards event broadcast recently throughout the US and Canada.

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  • Murrieta, CA, Nov. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shawn Sorensen, Broker/Owner of EXIT Alliance Realty with two locations in Murrieta, was honored with the Humanitarian Award by EXIT Realty Corp. International during the companys annual awards event broadcast recently throughout the US and Canada.
  • Mrs. Sorensen has been with EXIT since 2004 and is committed to improving the lives of people living in the communities she serves.
  • Shawn has a heart of gold, said Erika Gileo, EXIT Realty Corp. Internationals Chief Operating Officer who nominated Mrs. Sorensen for this honor.
  • A portion of every transaction fee received by EXIT Realty Corp. International is applied to its charitable fund.

VyStar Credit Union Launches Do Good. Bank Better.℠ Brand Campaign

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Thursday, October 14, 2021
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Bank Better., and this is just the beginning of our efforts to continue sharing our nearly 70-year story, said VyStar President/CEO Brian Wolfburg.

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  • Bank Better., and this is just the beginning of our efforts to continue sharing our nearly 70-year story, said VyStar President/CEO Brian Wolfburg.
  • campaign features VyStar members, both individuals and small businesses, that make a difference each day in their communities.
  • campaign illustrates the intrinsic connection between these two ideals and furthers the credit union movement of people helping people.
  • VyStar Credit Union is the second-largest credit union headquartered in Florida and now serves over 780,000 members with assets totaling more than $12 billion.

Eighth Annual Sister Accord® Day Will Be Held August 31st With Johnny Gill, DJ Spinderella and Byron Cage To Perform & Receive The Sister Accord® Leadership Award

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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Sonia Jackson Myles, Founder and CEO of The Sister Accord, made the announcement and revealed this year's list of distinguished performers and award winners.

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  • Sonia Jackson Myles, Founder and CEO of The Sister Accord, made the announcement and revealed this year's list of distinguished performers and award winners.
  • The Sister Accord Leadership Award is presented annually to individuals whose personal integrity and body of work have made a positive and transformative impact on society at large.
  • "The number eight represents new beginnings, and I am overjoyed to announce the eighth annual Sister Accord Day, along with our extraordinary list of performers and award winners.
  • During the annual celebrations, the Foundation asks people around the world to perform random acts of kindness towards a girl or woman.

Entenmann's® Minis Encourages Sweet Acts of Kindness with the Mini Acts of Kindness 5K Giveaway

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021
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ISLANDIA, N.Y., Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Now more than ever, small acts of kindness can make a big difference.

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  • ISLANDIA, N.Y., Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Now more than ever, small acts of kindness can make a big difference.
  • In celebration of Random Acts of Kindness Day, Entenmann's Minis announced today the launch of the Entenmann's Mini Acts of Kindness 5K Giveaway to encourage fans to send a sweet gesture and make someone's day!
  • "At Entenmann's, we believe kind gestures both big and mini deserve to be celebrated," said Catherine Danielowich, Brand Manager at Entenmann's.
  • For official sweepstakes rules and more information on the Entenmann's Mini Acts of Kindness 5K Giveaway, visit www.miniactsofkindness.com .