Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans

Horatio Alger Association Earns Prestigious Four-Star Charity Navigator Rating for 7th Consecutive Year

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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Less than 17 percent of the charities evaluated by Charity Navigator receive the highest rating for five or more consecutive years.

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  • Less than 17 percent of the charities evaluated by Charity Navigator receive the highest rating for five or more consecutive years.
  • "We are incredibly proud to receive this esteemed recognition from Charity Navigator for the seventh year in a row," stated Terrence Giroux, executive director, Horatio Alger Association.
  • "The four-star rating is a testament to our unyielding dedication to excellence," said James F. Dicke, chairman, Horatio Alger Association and 2015 Horatio Alger Award recipient.
  • For more information about Horatio Alger Association, please visit www.horatioalger.org or follow the organization on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .

$5 Million in College Scholarships Awarded to High School Juniors Through Horatio Alger State Scholarship Program

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., a nonprofit educational organization honoring the achievements of remarkable individuals and encouraging youth to pursue their dreams through higher education, today announced the recipients of its prestigious 2024 Horatio Alger State Scholarship. These annual scholarships recognize outstanding students from across the nation who remain committed to pursuing higher education despite facing great personal adversity.

Key Points: 
  • The Horatio Alger Association was established in 1947 to encourage young people to pursue their version of the American Dream.
  • Since the establishment of its scholarship programs in 1984, the Horatio Alger Association has become one of the largest privately funded, need-based scholarship providers in the United States and Canada.
  • "Through our State Scholarship program, we provide more than just the financial means for students to further their education.
  • Each State Scholarship recipient is awarded $10,000 to apply toward educational costs of the college or university of their choice.

Horatio Alger Association Awards $2.6 Million in College Scholarships to Deserving Students Through its National Scholarship Program

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Monday, August 28, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., a nonprofit educational organization honoring the achievements of remarkable individuals and encouraging youth to pursue their dreams through higher education, today announced the recipients of its prestigious 2024 Horatio Alger National Scholarship. These annual scholarships recognize outstanding students, who, in the face of great personal adversity, remain committed to pursuing higher education.

Key Points: 
  • The Horatio Alger Association was established in 1947 to encourage young people to pursue their version of the American Dream.
  • Since the establishment of its scholarship programs in 1984, the Horatio Alger Association has become one of the largest privately funded, need-based scholarship providers in the United States and Canada.
  • By the 40th anniversary of the Association's scholarship program in 2024, more than $247 million will be awarded in undergraduate, graduate, military veteran and career and technical education scholarships to more than 37,000 deserving students.
  • The Horatio Alger National Scholarship closes this gap – it lifts high-achieving but underserved students and allows them to reach that launchpad.

Philanthropist Harold Matzner Receives Key to the City at the Palm Springs 85th Anniversary Event, HNM Group Celebrates Palm Springs History

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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Palm Springs, California, July 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Palm Springs philanthropist and businessman Harold Matzner was honored with the Key to the City at the Palm Springs’ 85th Anniversary Celebration.

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  • Palm Springs, California, July 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Palm Springs philanthropist and businessman Harold Matzner was honored with the Key to the City at the Palm Springs’ 85th Anniversary Celebration.
  • Following the conclusion of the City’s “Cruising Through the Years” 85th Anniversary Classic Car Parade, Palm Springs Mayor Grace Garner presented Harold Matzner with a golden “Key to the City” at the Marilyn Monroe Statue in downtown Palm Springs, according to HNM Group.
  • The Keys are presented to individuals with a uniquely special connection to the City of Palm Springs – and are a rare occurrence.
  • It is a true celebration.”
    Mayor Garner talked about Harold Matzner’s unique contributions to the City of Palm Springs.

KENNY ROGERS SHARES WISDOM ON LIFE, LOVE, FAMILY, AND LOSS ON NEW 10-SONG COLLECTION, "LIFE IS LIKE A SONG"

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Is Like A Song, a stunning and emotional new song cycle, featuring previously unreleased gems and coveted rarities performed by the legendary Kenny Rogers, telling the story of the love, life, loss, and faith between Rogers and his family, will be released June 2nd via UMe. The collection, comprising songs from Rogers' archives that were deeply personal to him, will be available on CD and vinyl as well as digitally. The project marks the first new non-Christmas studio album by Rogers in 10 years and the only non-compilation/non-reissued full-length album to be released on vinyl since 1991.

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  • Pre-order Life Is Like A Song here: https://kennyrogers.lnk.to/LifeIsLikeASongPR
    "I think the record is fabulous, and it is going to make Kenny so proud," said Wanda Rogers.
  • "These songs are such a beautiful reminder of his love 'for the feelings a song can make' for a person.
  • "That's Love To Me," penned by Gary Burr and Jim Photoglo, is a beautiful quintessential Kenny Rogers love song.
  • During his lifetime, Rogers was honored with multiple GRAMMYS®, CMA, AMA, ACM, People's Choice, and CMT Music Awards.

BrightNight Adds Lenard Tessler to Its Advisory Board

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BrightNight, the next generation and global renewable power producer built to deliver clean and dispatchable solutions, today announced the newest member of its Advisory Board: Lenard Tessler, the retired Vice Chairman of Cerberus Capital Management. Cerberus is one of the world's leading private investment firms. Mr. Tessler joins a deep and experienced advisory board providing strategic insights and operational guidance to the company as it rapidly scales its renewables buildout.

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  • WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BrightNight, the next generation and global renewable power producer built to deliver clean and dispatchable solutions, today announced the newest member of its Advisory Board: Lenard Tessler, the retired Vice Chairman of Cerberus Capital Management.
  • Mr. Tessler joins a deep and experienced advisory board providing strategic insights and operational guidance to the company as it rapidly scales its renewables buildout.
  • Mr. Tessler brings an extensive background in investing, growing, and operating successful global companies.
  • "Lenard brings an exceptional background and set of experiences that will support BrightNight as we grow and succeed.

Frederic B. Luddy, Chairman of ServiceNow, to Receive 2023 Horatio Alger Award

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., a nonprofit educational organization honoring the achievements of outstanding individuals and encouraging youth to pursue their dreams through higher education, today announced that Frederic B Luddy, chairman of ServiceNow, has been selected for membership in this prestigious organization. Mr. Luddy joins 12 other exceptional business, civic and cultural leaders from across North America in receiving 2023 honors. For 76 years, the Horatio Alger Award has been annually bestowed upon esteemed individuals who have succeeded despite facing adversities, and who have remained committed to education and charitable efforts in their communities. 

Key Points: 
  • For 76 years, the Horatio Alger Award has been annually bestowed upon esteemed individuals who have succeeded despite facing adversities, and who have remained committed to education and charitable efforts in their communities.
  • "Each year, it is our utmost honor to present outstanding leaders who have displayed extraordinary perseverance in overcoming challenges with the Horatio Alger Award," said James F. Dicke II, chairman, Horatio Alger Association and 2015 Horatio Alger Award recipient.
  • Mr. Luddy and the Member Class of 2023 will be formally inducted into the Association during the Horatio Alger Award Induction Ceremonies in Washington, D.C. from March 30 through April 1, 2023.
  • For more information about Horatio Alger Association and its Member Class of 2023, please visit www.horatioalger.org and follow the organization on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .

Michele Y. Kang, Owner of the Washington Spirit, Founder and CEO of Cognosante, to Receive 2023 Horatio Alger Award

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., a nonprofit educational organization honoring the achievements of outstanding individuals and encouraging youth to pursue their dreams through higher education, announced that Michele Kang, owner of the Washington Spirit, and founder and CEO of Cognosante, has been selected for membership in this prestigious organization. Ms. Kang joins 12 other exceptional business, civic and cultural leaders from across North America in receiving 2023 honors. For 76 years, the Horatio Alger Award has been annually bestowed upon esteemed individuals who have succeeded despite facing adversities, and who have remained committed to education and charitable efforts in their communities. 

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  • Born and raised in South Korea, Ms. Kang came to the United States as a student to pursue her American dream.
  • "Each year, it is our utmost honor to present outstanding leaders who have displayed extraordinary perseverance in overcoming challenges with the Horatio Alger Award," said James F. Dicke II, chairman, Horatio Alger Association and 2015 Horatio Alger Award recipient.
  • Ms. Kang and the Member Class of 2023 will be formally inducted into the Association during the Horatio Alger Award Induction Ceremonies in Washington, D.C. from March 30 through April 1, 2023.
  • For more information about Horatio Alger Association and its Member Class of 2023, please visit www.horatioalger.org and follow the organization on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .

Robert G. Miller Has Joined the Board of The Save Mart Companies Industry Veteran to Serve on the Grocer's Board

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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"Bob's expertise and passion for the grocery industry is legendary along with his unparalleled track record of being a growth-focused leader," said Shane Sampson, Executive Chairman of the Board, The Save Mart Companies.

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  • "Bob's expertise and passion for the grocery industry is legendary along with his unparalleled track record of being a growth-focused leader," said Shane Sampson, Executive Chairman of the Board, The Save Mart Companies.
  • "I am incredibly grateful and honored to join The Save Mart Companies Board of Directors at a time when there is so much opportunity in the grocery industry for growth," expressed Bob Miller, Board Member, The Save Mart Companies.
  • "This company and its people exemplify the hard-working and passionate spirit of running great stores and serving their communities."
  • He is most proud of his role as store manager, which drives the grocery industry by serving communities and developing others.

Horatio Alger Association Earns Coveted Four-Star Charity Navigator Rating for 6th Consecutive Year; Endowment Fund Receives First Four-Star Rating

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
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The Horatio Alger Association Endowment Fund also received a four-star rating in its first year of eligibility from the charity assessment organization.

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  • The Horatio Alger Association Endowment Fund also received a four-star rating in its first year of eligibility from the charity assessment organization.
  • "The Association is incredibly proud to receive another four-star rating from Charity Navigator, and we are equally as pleased that the Endowment Fund received its own highest ranking possible," said Terrence Giroux, Executive Director, Horatio Alger Association.
  • "The Endowment Fund was evaluated under Charity Navigator's accountability and finance criteria, and received a perfect 100," said James F. Dicke II, chairman, Horatio Alger Association and 2015 Horatio Alger Award recipient.
  • For more information about Horatio Alger Association, please visit www.horatioalger.org or follow the organization on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .