Humanity

Union Home Mortgage Foundation announces fourth quarter grant recipients

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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STRONGSVILLE, Ohio, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Union Home Mortgage Foundation, the charitable arm of Union Home Mortgage whose mission is to equip families with the tools and resources needed to achieve economic self-sufficiency, has announced its grant recipients for the fourth quarter of 2023.  The Foundation awarded grants to eight nonprofits from across the country totaling $67,500. 

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  • Awardees include 8 nonprofits in Florida, Indiana, Ohio, North Carolina, and Texas
    STRONGSVILLE, Ohio, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Union Home Mortgage Foundation, the charitable arm of Union Home Mortgage whose mission is to equip families with the tools and resources needed to achieve economic self-sufficiency, has announced its grant recipients for the fourth quarter of 2023.
  • "At Union Home Mortgage, it's critical for us to partner with dynamic organizations that make a difference in our communities, providing more equitable opportunities for those they serve," said Bill Cosgrove, CEO of Union Home Mortgage.
  • For more information on the Union Home Mortgage Foundation, visit www.uhmfoundation.org , or email [email protected] .
  • The fourth quarter grant recipients are:
    Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland: $15,000 in support of financial literacy programming that will serve more than 25,000 Cleveland-area students and focus on personal finance, savings, budgeting, and investing wisely.

Rita Case Wins Prestigious TIME Dealer of the Year Award

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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Rita Case, president and CEO of Rick Case Automotive Group, the nation’s largest female owned and operated automotive dealer group in America, received the 55th Annual TIME Dealer of the Year Award, one of the automotive industry’s most prestigious and highest honors for a dealer.

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  • Rita Case, president and CEO of Rick Case Automotive Group, the nation’s largest female owned and operated automotive dealer group in America, received the 55th Annual TIME Dealer of the Year Award, one of the automotive industry’s most prestigious and highest honors for a dealer.
  • Rita is only the fifth woman to be named TIME Dealer of the Year.
  • TIME Dealer of the Year is the highest honor and most prestigious recognition an auto dealer can receive from the auto industry, and I am humbled and grateful for this award,” Rita said, as she received the award during the 107th Annual NADA Show in Las Vegas.
  • In 2023, the Community Foundation of Broward recognized Rita as a Community Builder and celebrated the establishment of the Rita & Rick Case Family Fund during a special ceremony.

Hyundai IONIQ 6 Named 2024 MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Award for Best Electric Vehicle

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai's award-winning IONIQ 61 sedan has today been named MotorWeek Drivers' Choice for Best Electric Vehicle.

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  • FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai's award-winning IONIQ 61 sedan has today been named MotorWeek Drivers' Choice for Best Electric Vehicle.
  • In addition to driving impressions, the MotorWeek new vehicle evaluations consider reliability and value as well as consumer trends.
  • "The Driver's Choice award recognition for 2024 Best Electric Vehicle from MotorWeek is further proof that the IONIQ 6 is a home run in the competitive EV marketplace," said Ricky Lao, director, product planning, Hyundai Motor North America.
  • "Hyundai has been a true leader in the EV movement, and delivers their latest with some old-school flair, the IONIQ 6 sedan, a MotorWeek Best EV of the Year.

Advancing Eco Agriculture and Citizens of Humanity Group Launch New Data-Driven Standard, Integrity Grown™, Setting High Bar for Regenerative Cotton

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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Advancing Eco Agriculture (AEA), a company empowering growers to implement scalable regenerative agriculture solutions that create extraordinary results, today launched a data-driven standard for growing regenerative cotton called Integrity Grown ™.

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  • Advancing Eco Agriculture (AEA), a company empowering growers to implement scalable regenerative agriculture solutions that create extraordinary results, today launched a data-driven standard for growing regenerative cotton called Integrity Grown ™.
  • This new standard sets a high bar for regenerative cotton growing practices that increase yields, lower chemical inputs and water usage, and improve soil health.
  • There is another tested, proven way to effectively grow cotton using regenerative agriculture.
  • To hear Kempf and Williams discuss Integrity Grown ™, the regenerative cotton industry, luxury cotton brands and more, listen to their just-released conversation on the Regenerative Agriculture Podcast .

Community Gaming Integrates with World ID To Verify Esports Tournament Players

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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Through this partnership, Community Gaming will integrate World ID's humanness verification technology into its platform for select tournaments.

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  • Through this partnership, Community Gaming will integrate World ID's humanness verification technology into its platform for select tournaments.
  • This optional feature will enable tournament organizers to require registrants to verify their account via World ID prior to registering for their tournament, significantly enhancing account authenticity and better ensuring that each participant in a World ID-verified tournament is a unique individual.
  • This collaboration aligns perfectly with our commitment to providing a fair, competitive, and secure gaming experience," said Chris Gonsalves, CEO of Community Gaming.
  • "With World ID, we are setting a new standard in esports tournament integrity, ensuring that every player is unique, and every victory is earned."

McDonnell appointed to Isabella Bank Corporation and Isabella Bank Boards

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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PLEASANT, Mich., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jerome E. Schwind, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Sarah R. Opperman, Board Chair of Isabella Bank Corporation and Isabella Bank, announce the appointment of Neil M. McDonnell to the Corporate and Bank Boards, effective January 31, 2024.

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  • PLEASANT, Mich., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jerome E. Schwind, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Sarah R. Opperman, Board Chair of Isabella Bank Corporation and Isabella Bank, announce the appointment of Neil M. McDonnell to the Corporate and Bank Boards, effective January 31, 2024.
  • "Mr. McDonnell joined Isabella Bank in 2018 with three decades of banking experience," Opperman said.
  • Pleasant, Michigan, is a subsidiary of Isabella Bank Corporation (OTCQX:ISBA).
  • For more information about Isabella Bank Corporation, visit the Investor Relations link at www.isabellabank.com .

Hyundai Kona Electric Named 2024 Vincentric Best Value™ in America

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai's all-new 2024 Kona Electric has today been named the Vincentric Best Value in America™ winner in the Subcompact SUV segment.

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  • FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai's all-new 2024 Kona Electric has today been named the Vincentric Best Value in America™ winner in the Subcompact SUV segment.
  • As part of the awards determination process, Vincentric also identified the 2024 Hyundai Venue as having the lowest total cost of ownership in the Subcompact SUV class.
  • "The Hyundai Kona Electric had a strong performance in the 2024 Vincentric Best Value in America Awards," said David Wurster, president, Vincentric.
  • Once per year, Vincentric analyzes vehicles at the model level to determine the Vincentric Best Value in America™ awards and identify "Best in Class" models in each Vincentric market segment.

Shentel's Employee Volunteer Initiative Gives Back to Local Charities

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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As part of the 2023 Employee Volunteer Initiative, Shentel employees enthusiastically supported two organizations: Habitat for Humanity and the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank.

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  • As part of the 2023 Employee Volunteer Initiative, Shentel employees enthusiastically supported two organizations: Habitat for Humanity and the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank.
  • Shentel employees also donated $19,000 to local charities throughout its footprint in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania through a company holiday initiative called "The Big Give".
  • These efforts helped address critical community needs and fostered positive change for the local communities.
  • I am incredibly proud of our new volunteer program that enables our employees to serve in their local communities.

Foundation Automotive Identifies 24 Local Charitable Giving and Community Partnerships for 2024

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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Foundation Automotive of Wichita Falls has announced an ambitious plan to launch 24 charitable endeavors in 2024.

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  • Foundation Automotive of Wichita Falls has announced an ambitious plan to launch 24 charitable endeavors in 2024.
  • In 2024, Foundation Automotive of Wichita Falls will engage with and support a wide spectrum of community pillars, from schools and religious organizations, to community sports teams and non-profits.
  • A key strategy for 2024 involves deepening partnerships with local churches, community organizations, and non-profits to identify and fulfill critical needs.
  • Foundation Automotive of Wichita Falls is excited to partner with local organizations, churches, and non-profits to identify opportunities for collaboration and support via their 24 in ‘24 initiative.

TIME and Ally Financial name 2024 Dealer of the Year

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Saturday, February 3, 2024
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LAS VEGAS, Feb. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rita Case, president, CEO, and dealer principal at Rick Case Honda in Davie, Florida, today was announced as the 2024 TIME Dealer of the Year at the 107th National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Show. Now in its 55th year, the TIME Dealer of the Year award is one of the auto industry's most respected and highly coveted honors.

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  • Now in its 55th year, the TIME Dealer of the Year award is one of the auto industry's most respected and highly coveted honors.
  • Jessica Sibley, CEO of TIME, and Doug Timmerman, Ally Interim CEO and President of Dealer Financial Services, announced Case as the winner at a ceremony that honored all 49 nominees.
  • We are excited to keep this tradition of applauding these community contributions together with our partners at Ally."
  • In recognition of their achievements, Ally also will give $1,000 to the charities of choice for each of the 49 nominees.