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Bob Woodruff Foundation Announces Latest Grants Addressing Urgent Needs of Veterans, Caregivers, and Military Families

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
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b'Today, the Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) has announced an investment of over $4.6 million in grants to 44 best-in-class organizations that are providing programs and services to veterans, caregivers, and military families impacted by COVID-19.

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  • b'Today, the Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) has announced an investment of over $4.6 million in grants to 44 best-in-class organizations that are providing programs and services to veterans, caregivers, and military families impacted by COVID-19.
  • This announcement is a continuation of the Bob Woodruff Foundation\xe2\x80\x99s ongoing investment in programs helping veterans during COVID-19.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cThrough these grants, the Bob Woodruff Foundation is helping veterans and their families access high-quality care and resources, eliminating barriers to their success, and empowering them to thrive.\xe2\x80\x9d\nThrough an investment from Craig Newmark Philanthropies, nearly 30 grants within this portfolio will help veterans and military families across the country with urgent essential needs, including food insecurity, emergency financial support, and housing assistance.
  • Since then, the Bob Woodruff Foundation has led an enduring call to action for people to stand up for heroes and meet the emerging and long-term needs of today\xe2\x80\x99s veterans.

The Bob Woodruff Foundation Welcomes Seven New Members to its Leadership Council

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Monday, May 3, 2021
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b'The Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) is excited to announce the addition of seven new members to its Leadership Council.

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  • b'The Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) is excited to announce the addition of seven new members to its Leadership Council.
  • An advisory body of experts from private sector, military, and civil servant leaders, the Bob Woodruff Foundation\xe2\x80\x99s Leadership Council provides informed guidance, advice, and recommendations to support the Bob Woodruff Foundation\xe2\x80\x99s mission.
  • Together, council members will offer insights and advice to guide the Bob Woodruff Foundation as they invest in empowering transitioning service members, veterans, military families and caregivers in the next chapter of their lives.\nFor more information about the Bob Woodruff Foundation\xe2\x80\x99s Leadership Council, please visit:\nAbout the Bob Woodruff Foundation:\nThe Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) was founded in 2006 after reporter Bob Woodruff was wounded by a roadside bomb while covering the war in Iraq.
  • To date, BWF has invested over $76 million to Find, Fund and Shape\xe2\x84\xa2 programs that have empowered impacted veterans, service members, and their family members, across the nation.

The Bob Woodruff Foundation Releases Research Brief on Equine-Assisted Services for Veterans and Military Families

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Thursday, April 29, 2021
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However, this expansion also poses a challenge, as many recipients, advocates, providers, funders and policy makers, were unclear about the terminology surrounding these services.

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  • However, this expansion also poses a challenge, as many recipients, advocates, providers, funders and policy makers, were unclear about the terminology surrounding these services.
  • The Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) addressed this challenge by funding a group of individuals who are leaders in this field, to conduct a two-year consensus-building process to develop a recommended list of terms to describe equine-assisted services.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cWhen we use optimal terminology, we most accurately and powerfully honor contemporary types of EAS that deserve to be distinctly identified and promoted.
  • For more information on the Bob Woodruff Foundation and Stand SMART for Heroes, please visit bobwoodrufffoundation.org/stand-smart-for-heroes/ .\nAbout the Bob Woodruff Foundation:\nThe Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) was founded in 2006 after reporter Bob Woodruff was wounded by a roadside bomb while covering the war in Iraq.

The Bob Woodruff Foundation Announces Latest Funding for Regional Veteran Communities Across the Country

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Thursday, April 8, 2021
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To combat the devastating impact of COVID-19 for veterans and their families, today the Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) announced a $536,000 investment in stimulus funding to 62 local partners.

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  • To combat the devastating impact of COVID-19 for veterans and their families, today the Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) announced a $536,000 investment in stimulus funding to 62 local partners.
  • The funding, made possible by Craig Newmark Philanthropies, will be used to support the needs of veterans in communities across the country with an emphasis on fighting food insecurity.
  • Your community is looking out for you, and we're going to get through thistogether,'" said Anne Marie Dougherty, CEO of the Bob Woodruff Foundation.
  • For more information about the Bob Woodruff Foundation's local partner network, please visit https://localpartnernetwork.bobwoodrufffoundation.org/
    The Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) was founded in 2006 after reporter Bob Woodruff was wounded by a roadside bomb while covering the war in Iraq.

National Press Club to highlight three major cases on World Press Freedom Day, May 3

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Monday, April 5, 2021
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WASHINGTON, April 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Press Club (NPC) will host a virtual event on May 3 World Press Freedom Day - highlighting the cases of three journalists who need our help: Maria Ressa, Austin Tice, and Emilio Gutierrez-Soto.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Press Club (NPC) will host a virtual event on May 3 World Press Freedom Day - highlighting the cases of three journalists who need our help: Maria Ressa, Austin Tice, and Emilio Gutierrez-Soto.
  • All three journalists - Ressa, Tice, and Gutierrez-Soto - are past recipients of the Club's John Aubuchon Award the NPC's highest honor for press freedom.
  • Registration is free, however donations are encouraged, and will support the National Press Club's ongoing press freedom efforts and activities including offsetting costs of programs like this one.
  • PRESS CONTACT: Lindsay Underwood for the National Press Club; [email protected] , (202) 662-7561
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Propagate and The Wall Street Journal Studios Partner to Produce Feature Documentary “This Is Not Financial Advice”

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Monday, February 8, 2021
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Includes interviews with key figures from institutional and online investment communities, and journalists from The Wall Street Journal

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  • Includes interviews with key figures from institutional and online investment communities, and journalists from The Wall Street Journal
    LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK, Feb. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Propagate and The Wall Street Journal Studios are joining forces on a new documentary feature film, This Is Not Financial Advice.
  • The film will feature analysis from award-winning journalists from The Wall Street Journal, who led coverage of this historic story even before it was headline news.
  • GameStop sprung from the hurly-burly of an internet message board to become the biggest story in the world, said Charles Forelle, financial editor of The Wall Street Journal.
  • This Is Not Financial Advice is produced by Propagate and The Wall Street Journal Studios.

Thrive Global Founder and CEO Arianna Huffington & Even CEO Jon Schlossberg Offer Proven Ways to De-Stress Your Workforce

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Monday, January 25, 2021
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OAKLAND, Calif., Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- This Thursday, January 28, Arianna Huffington, Founder and CEO of Thrive Global , will join Jon Schlossberg, CEO of responsible earned wage access platform Even , for The Future of HR: De-Stressing Your Workforce.

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  • OAKLAND, Calif., Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- This Thursday, January 28, Arianna Huffington, Founder and CEO of Thrive Global , will join Jon Schlossberg, CEO of responsible earned wage access platform Even , for The Future of HR: De-Stressing Your Workforce.
  • Central to the discussion, and hugely relevant to the current state of the American workforce, will be the topic of financial stress.
  • "Today's workers are experiencing an unprecedented level of financial stress, but the answer isn't to offer personal finance advice and 401(k) plans," said Schlossberg.
  • Thrive Global is headquartered in New York City and has offices in San Francisco, Athens, Melbourne and Bucharest.

The Bob Woodruff Foundation Releases Best Practices for Organizations Providing Emergency Assistance to Veteran and Military Families

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Thursday, January 14, 2021
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The Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) quickly pivoted their 2020 grantmaking plans to get critical funding into the hands of their partners, enabling emergency financial assistance (EFA) for veterans when and where it was needed most.

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  • The Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) quickly pivoted their 2020 grantmaking plans to get critical funding into the hands of their partners, enabling emergency financial assistance (EFA) for veterans when and where it was needed most.
  • Based on insights gathered from their grantees, BWF has now released Emergency Financial Assistance: Best Practices , the latest issue in their Stand SMART for Heroes research series, to share key findings that can help organizations minimize risk and maximize impact for veterans and their families.
  • For more information, and for funders interested in supporting emergency financial assistance programs, please visit bobwoodrufffoundation.org/stand-smart-for-heroes/ .
  • The Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) was founded in 2006 after reporter Bob Woodruff was wounded by a roadside bomb while covering the war in Iraq.

Entravision Marks Fifth Season as the NFL’s Exclusive Nationwide Spanish Radio Broadcaster

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Friday, January 8, 2021
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This marks Entravisions fifth year as the NFLs exclusive National Spanish radio broadcast partner, and it will be the Companys third year broadcasting the Super Bowl.

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  • This marks Entravisions fifth year as the NFLs exclusive National Spanish radio broadcast partner, and it will be the Companys third year broadcasting the Super Bowl.
  • In its sixth season, Pase Completo features veteran sports game analysts Ricardo Celis and Tony Nuez.
  • We are proud to be the NFLs exclusive Spanish-language radio broadcaster and continue bringing this popular sport to our listenership.
  • Coverage will be broadcast on the following Entravision O&O radio stations:

DEADLINE ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Reminds Investors That a Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against First American Financial Corporation and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

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Saturday, December 19, 2020
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Investors have until December 24, 2020 to apply to the Court to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit.

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  • Investors have until December 24, 2020 to apply to the Court to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit.
  • On May 24, 2019, KrebsOnSecurity.com (KrebsOnSecurity), a noted cybersecurity blog, reported a massive data exposure by First American in which approximately 885 million customer files were exposed by First American.
  • On this news, shares of First American fell $3.46, or over 6%, to close at $51.80 per share on May 25, 2019.
  • The firm represents individual and institutional investors in commercial, securities, derivative, and other complex litigation in state and federal courts across the country.