Humanity

Organizations for the Caring Workplace Partnership Program Announced

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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CLAYTON, Mo., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chapman Foundation for Caring Communities is proud to announce the organizations selected for the current Caring Workplace Partnership Program cohort.

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  • CLAYTON, Mo., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chapman Foundation for Caring Communities is proud to announce the organizations selected for the current Caring Workplace Partnership Program cohort.
  • The Chapman Foundation proudly announces the organizations selected for the Caring Workplace Partnership Program.
  • The Caring Workplace partnership provides evidence-based programming and resources to participating organizations to build a workplace based on trust, connection, recognition, meaningful work, and continuous learning.
  • Organizations that show accountability for a caring workplace's critical leadership behaviors can earn a Caring Workplace Designation.

Hyundai IONIQ 5 Named Among List of 2024 PARENTS Best Family Cars Awards

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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With its long rangei and ultra-fast 800-volt/350kWii charging capability, IONIQ 5 seamlessly aligns with today's modern family life

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  • With its long rangei and ultra-fast 800-volt/350kWii charging capability, IONIQ 5 seamlessly aligns with today's modern family life
    FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PARENTS has named the Hyundai IONIQ 5 as the Best Electric 5 Passenger SUV for Families in their 2024 Best Family Cars Awards .
  • The group conducted a thorough evaluation of over 140 cars and SUVs across 22 categories to determine the list of the Best Family Cars for 2024.
  • "We're extremely proud that the Hyundai IONIQ 5 has been recognized as PARENTS' Best Electric 5 Passenger SUV for Families this year," said Ricky Lao, director, product planning, Hyundai Motor North America.
  • Hyundai Motor America offers U.S. consumers a technology-rich lineup of cars, SUVs, and electrified vehicles, while supporting Hyundai Motor Company's Progress for Humanity vision.

Habitat for Humanity and Whirlpool Corporation celebrate 25 years of building thriving, sustainable communities around the world

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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Whirlpool and Habitat have a shared commitment to not only helping build homes and improve communities but to ensure they are both sustainable and resilient.

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  • Whirlpool and Habitat have a shared commitment to not only helping build homes and improve communities but to ensure they are both sustainable and resilient.
  • Through its sponsorship of Habitat's global housing forums, Whirlpool has helped to increase access to shelter for vulnerable populations in communities around the world.
  • "Whirlpool Corporation has been an invaluable partner to Habitat for the last 25 years, and we are thrilled to celebrate this important milestone in our relationship," said Jonathan Reckford, CEO, Habitat for Humanity International.
  • We are grateful for Whirlpool's dedication to helping us build a world where everyone has a decent place to live."

Hyundai Pays Tribute to the African American Community in Commemoration of Black History Month

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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"As we celebrate Black History Month, let us honor the resilience, creativity, and invaluable contributions of Black leaders, innovators, and visionaries throughout history," said Randy Parker, CEO, Hyundai Motor America.

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  • "As we celebrate Black History Month, let us honor the resilience, creativity, and invaluable contributions of Black leaders, innovators, and visionaries throughout history," said Randy Parker, CEO, Hyundai Motor America.
  • Furthermore, we are committed to championing the voices of the African American community through dedicated financial commitments, strategic sponsorships, and active community engagement, all aimed at collectively shaping a brighter future together."
  • Hyundai's support to empower future generation of leaders extends beyond Black History Month and is a year-long commitment.
  • The Progress Project at Hyundai provided financial support to Black-owned business so they can foster growth in their community.

Washington Trust Charitable Foundation Donates $122,000 to Housing Organizations in Rhode Island

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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WESTERLY, R.I., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington Trust ("the Bank") today announced that the Washington Trust Charitable Foundation ("Charitable Foundation") has awarded $122,000 to seven Rhode Island organizations in support of various programs to support safe and affordable housing and homeownership programs throughout the Ocean State.

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  • WESTERLY, R.I., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington Trust ("the Bank") today announced that the Washington Trust Charitable Foundation ("Charitable Foundation") has awarded $122,000 to seven Rhode Island organizations in support of various programs to support safe and affordable housing and homeownership programs throughout the Ocean State.
  • The grants are part of more than $459,000 of total giving granted by the Charitable Foundation to 60 organizations throughout the Bank's footprint.
  • "Washington Trust is committed to supporting organizations that offer safe and affordable housing programs for our neighbors," said Rolando Lora, Washington Trust Executive Vice President and Chief Retail Lending Officer.
  • The Washington Trust Charitable Foundation is committed to furthering Washington Trust's support of the communities it serves.

ThriftCart Debuts New Product Features at 2024 Habitat for Humanity Affiliate Conference

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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PROVO, Utah, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ThriftCart, an all-in-one, cloud-based retail software built to meet the needs of thrift store retailers, today announced its presence at Habitat for Humanity's 2024 Affiliate Conference in Atlanta from March 4-7, 2024.

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  • "We're excited to roll out these new features to ThriftCart customers," said Kyle Payton, General Manager of ThriftCart.
  • We're excited to connect with the Habitat for Humanity community at the upcoming Affiliate Conference and show the industry how ThriftCart is making an impact."
  • ThriftCart helps us do this and we couldn't do what we do for the community without ThriftCart's system."
  • To learn more about ThriftCart and book a time to meet at Habitat for Humanity's 2024 Affiliate Conference, visit: https://thriftcart.com/contact-us/

NEW Episode: The White House 1600 Sessions Podcast "President Jimmy Carter: Faith, Family, and a Presidency"

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The White House Historical Association released a new episode of The White House 1600 Sessions podcast today featuring a conversation about President Jimmy Carter, the longest-lived president, and his life of faith and service. Stewart McLaurin, president of the Association, met with journalist and author, Jonathan Alter and Reverend Julie Pennington-Russell at the First Baptist Church of the City of Washington, D.C., the church home of the Carters while they lived in the White House. Alter spent many years immersing himself in President Carter's story for his most recent book, "His Very Best: Jimmy Carter, A Life."

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The White House Historical Association released a new episode of The White House 1600 Sessions podcast today featuring a conversation about President Jimmy Carter, the longest-lived president, and his life of faith and service.
  • Alter spent many years immersing himself in President Carter's story for his most recent book, " His Very Best: Jimmy Carter, A Life ."
  • This year, the Official 2024 White House Christmas Ornament features a unique design inspired by the life and presidency of Jimmy Carter.
  • The White House 1600 Sessions podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify.

Vertical Bridge Charitable Network Reaches New Milestone with Over $11 Million in Philanthropic Giving

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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BOCA RATON, Fla., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Vertical Bridge REIT, LLC ("Vertical Bridge") the largest private owner and operator of communications infrastructure in the United States, today announced that Vertical Bridge Charitable Network ("VBCN") surpassed $11.8 million in cash donations and completed over 7,200 hours of volunteer time since initiating the philanthropy program in 2014. During that time VBCN has also matched over $380,000 in employee contributions and donated to more than 900 meaningful causes. VBCN is an employee-led initiative created to empower Vertical Bridge, its investors, and employees to support charitable organizations in their surrounding communities.

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  • Vertical Bridge REIT, LLC ("Vertical Bridge") the largest private owner and operator of communications infrastructure in the United States, today announced that Vertical Bridge Charitable Network ("VBCN") surpassed $11.8 million in cash donations and completed over 7,200 hours of volunteer time since initiating the philanthropy program in2014.
  • VBCN is an employee-led initiative created to empower Vertical Bridge, its investors, and employees to support charitable organizations in their surrounding communities.
  • VBCN is an employee-led initiative created to empower Vertical Bridge, its investors, and employees to support charitable organizations in their surrounding communities.
  • "At Vertical Bridge, giving back to the communities where we live and work is one of our core values," said President and CEO, Ron Bizick.

Hyundai Meets Tougher Safety Criteria in 2024 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK and TOP SAFETY PICK+ Awards

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America has met the tougher safety criteria instituted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for its 2024 TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) and TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) awards with seven Hyundai vehicles awarded to date.

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  • FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America has met the tougher safety criteria instituted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for its 2024 TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) and TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) awards with seven Hyundai vehicles awarded to date.
  • Parent company, Hyundai Motor Group (Hyundai, Genesis and Kia), leads the industry with the most awards overall - six TOP SAFETY PICK+ and 10 TOP SAFETY PICK awards for a total of 16.
  • Hyundai products receiving 2024 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK or TOP SAFETY PICK+ ratings include:
    "As we continue our journey of safety leadership, accolades such as IIHS' TSP/TSP+ designations help to reinforce our engineering prowess and safety expertise," said Cole Stutz, chief safety officer, Hyundai Motor North America.
  • "We followed the tougher requirements we introduced last year with another major update to the award criteria in 2024," said IIHS President David Harkey.

James Hardie Partners with Habitat for Humanity International to Help Build Climate Resilient Homes in Communities Across the Country

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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CHICAGO, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of the company's purpose, Building a Better Future for All™, today, James Hardie (NYSE: JHX), one of the world's leading manufacturers of building solutions, expanded its longtime support of Habitat for Humanity International as the newest corporate sponsor of the 'Habitat Strong' program.

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  • 'Habitat Strong' was developed in response to the need to build affordable and more climate-resilient homes that can withstand severe weather conditions and natural disasters.
  • "As global warming and climate change continue to make weather events more frequent and severe, the need for more resilient homes is increasingly apparent.
  • The monetary and product donations from James Hardie will enable local Habitat affiliates across the country to build stronger, more durable homes within their communities.
  • We are grateful for their support of 'Habitat Strong' and are excited about what we will continue to build together."