Other Philanthropy

Veterans Honored in Beacon of Hope Contest

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Beacon (Nasdaq: BECN) proudly announced on Veterans Day, Friday, November 11, the winners of its annual Beacon of Hope contest, a program awarding U.S. and Canadian Veterans with new roofs.

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  • Beacon (Nasdaq: BECN) proudly announced on Veterans Day, Friday, November 11, the winners of its annual Beacon of Hope contest, a program awarding U.S. and Canadian Veterans with new roofs.
  • Together with local roofing companies, Beacon will deliver and facilitate roof replacements for 10 Veteran contest winners at no cost to the award recipients.
  • The Beacon of Hope contest ensures they have a safe home secured by a reliable roof.
  • Now in its fourth year, Beacon of Hope reflects Beacons values to put people first and make every day safer.

Girls Make Games Launches Scholarship Fund to Provide Opportunities to the Next Generation of Game Developers

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

LearnDistrict Inc. today announces the launch of a new scholarship fund to invest in the next generation of game developers.

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  • LearnDistrict Inc. today announces the launch of a new scholarship fund to invest in the next generation of game developers.
  • Through the Girls Make Games Scholarship Fund we want to give girls and women the access and tools they need to engage in STEAM careers through play and game design.
  • The Girls Make Games Scholarship Fund aims to provide access to STEAM opportunities to 100,000 girls and women by 2026.
  • Starting in Fall 2022, the Girls Make Games Scholarship Fund will be used to endow workshop and summer camp programs offered by Girls Make Games.

The Milken Institute Middle East and Africa Summit Returns to Abu Dhabi November 17-18

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

The 4th annual Milken Institute Middle East and Africa Summit returns to Abu Dhabi November 17-18 for the first time in more than two years.

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  • The 4th annual Milken Institute Middle East and Africa Summit returns to Abu Dhabi November 17-18 for the first time in more than two years.
  • The 2022 Middle East and Africa Summit, held at the Rosewood Hotel in Abu Dhabi, centers around the theme: Celebrating the Power of Connection.
  • The Milken Institute will live-stream the Middle East and Africa Summit public sessions, expanding access to the event.
  • The Milken Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank focused on accelerating measurable progress on the path to a meaningful life.

Via Care Receives Toyota Hydrogen Fuel Cell EV Car from DriveH2.org

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Via Care Community Health Centers has received the donation of a Toyota Mirai Hydrogen Fuel Cell EV as part of the DriveH2.org public service initiative by Energy Independence Now (EIN), an environmental non-profit organization dedicated to advancing fuel cell electric vehicles and renewable hydrogen infrastructure for transportation, renewable energy storage and industrial decarbonization.

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  • Via Care Community Health Centers has received the donation of a Toyota Mirai Hydrogen Fuel Cell EV as part of the DriveH2.org public service initiative by Energy Independence Now (EIN), an environmental non-profit organization dedicated to advancing fuel cell electric vehicles and renewable hydrogen infrastructure for transportation, renewable energy storage and industrial decarbonization.
  • The Toyota Mirai converts hydrogen to electricity in an advanced fuel cell, leaving clean water as the only tailpipe emission.
  • Were delighted to donate this Hydrogen Fuel Cell EV to Via Care, said Brian Goldstein, CEO of DriveH2.org.
  • The DriveH2.org program has also made Hydrogen Fuel Cell EV donations to nonprofits including the American Red Cross, Petersen Automotive Museum, Social Justice Learning Institute, ThinkWatts LA, and After-School All-Stars.

The David Reznick Foundation Announces New Initiatives

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

The new initiatives come as the Foundation has revitalized and expanded its mission, under the direction of a new Board .

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  • The new initiatives come as the Foundation has revitalized and expanded its mission, under the direction of a new Board .
  • The David Reznick Foundation is poised to carry on Davids legacy.
  • The David Reznick Foundation provides college tuition grants to students studying for a degree in accounting or affordable housing.
  • These particular institutions of higher learning were selected because they are the alma maters of David Reznick and Mark Einstein, founding Chairman of the David Reznick Foundation and a close friend and business partner of Davids.

Epipheo Launches Films Division, Awarded Contract for $20M Feature Film

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221115006139/en/
    Epipheo Launches Films Division, Awarded Contract for $20M Feature Film (Photo: Business Wire)
    To make the most of the films $20 Million budget, Epipheo is assembling an over 50-person team to handle development and pre-production.
  • In light of the project's scope, Epipheo is creating a new division called Epipheo Films.
  • Daniel Armstrong, the Head of Design at Epipheo, is leading the new team and will be the Producer for the film.
  • After about six months of working together on these smaller projects, SP decided to award Epipheo with the full contract.

Mary Kay Inc. Announces Forest of Hope Film Festival Selection and Tree Planting Impact

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

It was also selected for the North Dakota Environmental Rights Film Festival, Hot Springs International Womens Film Festival, and the Green Film Festival.

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  • It was also selected for the North Dakota Environmental Rights Film Festival, Hot Springs International Womens Film Festival, and the Green Film Festival.
  • Tree planting and reforestation are proven solutions to combat climate change, water quality and quantity, biodiversity health, and human health.
  • As an entrepreneurship development company, Mary Kay is committed to empowering women on their journey through education, mentorship, advocacy, networking, and innovation.
  • Mary Kay is dedicated to investing in the science behind beauty and manufacturing cutting-edge skincare, color cosmetics, nutritional supplements, and fragrances.

Clif Bar & Company Announces $1 Million Organic Research Endowment to Tuskegee University

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Today, Clif Bar & Company announced a $1 million endowment to Tuskegee University to support the advancement of organic agriculture and farming practices through the Universitys College of Agriculture, Environment and Nutrition Sciences (CAENS).

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  • Today, Clif Bar & Company announced a $1 million endowment to Tuskegee University to support the advancement of organic agriculture and farming practices through the Universitys College of Agriculture, Environment and Nutrition Sciences (CAENS).
  • With this investment, Tuskegee University becomes the first Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to receive a Clif Bar endowment and is the fifth recipient in the companys $10 million program to support organic research at land-grant universities.
  • We are grateful to Clif Bar for their industry leadership and commitment to organic research and education which will ultimately benefit not just Tuskegee University but inspire more Black leaders in organic farming.
  • For 30 years, Clif Bar & Company has crafted nutritious and organic food for CLIF, CLIF Kid, and LUNA brands.

Southeastern Grocers to Distribute 7,000 Turkeys and Holiday Meal Essentials Ahead of Thanksgiving

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

The grocer is partnering with Feeding America network food banks and military organizations to provide thousands of people with traditional Thanksgiving dinner staples with the donation of more than 7,000 turkeys and meal essentials.

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  • The grocer is partnering with Feeding America network food banks and military organizations to provide thousands of people with traditional Thanksgiving dinner staples with the donation of more than 7,000 turkeys and meal essentials.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221115005606/en/
    Southeastern Grocers is partnering with Feeding America network food banks and military organizations to provide thousands of people with traditional Thanksgiving dinner staples with the donation of more than 7,000 turkeys and meal essentials.
  • Raymond Rhee, Chief People Officer of Southeastern Grocers, said, Feeding people is not only our business, its our passion.
  • Southeastern Grocers strives to be ingrained in its communities and, through the SEG Gives Foundation, better the lives of its customers and neighbors.

Red Wing Shoes Turns Metaverse Building Concepts into Physical Homes for People in Need With New “Builders Exchange" Program

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Millions of young people are building, yet theyre building in the virtual world, not the real world.

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  • Millions of young people are building, yet theyre building in the virtual world, not the real world.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221115005578/en/
    Red Wing Shoes Turns Metaverse Building Concepts into Physical Homes for People in Need With New Builders Exchange" Program (Photo: Business Wire)
    Beginning November 15, Roblox community members can visit the Red Wing BuilderTown experience to help drive positive change in the real world by creating homes for people in need, celebrating and learning about the importance of the skilled trades.
  • For every tiny home built within the virtual experience on Roblox, a donation from Red Wing will be given to Settled.
  • Red Wing Shoe Company employs more than 2,000 employees worldwide and operates two U.S. manufacturing facilities in Red Wing, Minnesota and Potosi, Missouri.