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NFL Player Damar Hamlin Signs First Equity Deal with FinTech B Generous to Revolutionize Charitable Giving

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- B Generous , the world's leading credit provider to donors and nonprofits, announced today a partnership with NFL player Damar Hamlin.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- B Generous , the world's leading credit provider to donors and nonprofits, announced today a partnership with NFL player Damar Hamlin.
  • Damar Hamlin, an esteemed NFL player known for his exceptional talent and philanthropic endeavors, has joined forces with B Generous to create a powerful alliance.
  • Together, B Generous and Damar Hamlin aim to empower nonprofit organizations to raise funds more effectively, engage a broader audience, and create lasting social change.
  • Through this partnership, Damar and B Generous are poised to shape the future of fundraising by merging technological innovation, philanthropy, and social impact.

SKLAR KIRSH PARTNER ANDREW KIRSH NAMED COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE VISIONARIES

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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These uncertainties have not deterred the talented people—executives, lenders, builders and professional service providers—who have brought savvy, adaptability and relentless optimism to the commercial real estate world."

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  • These uncertainties have not deterred the talented people—executives, lenders, builders and professional service providers—who have brought savvy, adaptability and relentless optimism to the commercial real estate world."
  • "[Kirsh] is a highly skilled attorney specializing in commercial real estate transactions, representing a diverse range of clients including investors, developers, lenders and private equity providers," states the profile.
  • He frequently speaks at industry conferences and hosts the podcast The Real Talk with Andrew Kirsh where he interviews real estate industry leaders on current topics.
  • Sklar Kirsh LLP is a California law firm that provides sophisticated and expert advice in the areas of corporate, real estate, bankruptcy, and entertainment law as well as commercial, real estate and entertainment litigation.

B Generous, the First Ever Philanthropic Credit Product, Processed over $250,000 in Donation Loan Requests and Approved $1 Million of Credit for Donors Since Launch

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Monday, January 9, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- B Generous, a fintech-for-good company offering a first-of-its-kind Donate Now, Pay Later™ (DNPL) product, today announced it is currently partnered with 80+ national and regional nonprofit organizations and has received more than $250,000 in donation loan requests in its first 90 days since launch, and approved $1 Million of interest free credit for donors.

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  • The donor then pays the donation over 3, 6 or 9 months without any interest, fees, or costs.
  • Our average donation was $26 previously, but since implementing B Generous, most donors doubled their donations."
  • In three months since launch, B Generous, has received $250,000+ in donation requests through 500+ donation applications and has around $300 Million total contributions under contract.
  • "B Generous's philanthropic credit product leverages a successful retail model to power giving on a greater scale.

SKLAR KIRSH'S ANDREW KIRSH NAMED TOP REAL ESTATE LAWYER IN CALIFORNIA

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Los Angeles-based law boutique Sklar Kirsh LLP announced today that its Co-Chairman Andrew Kirsh has been recognized by Connect Media Commercial Real Estate in its "2022 Lawyers in Real Estate Awards" for the California region. According to the publication, the award spotlights ten attorneys nationally and from each of the ten areas covered by their regional newsletters who excel in their practices as well as their contributions to the community.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Los Angeles-based law boutique Sklar Kirsh LLP announced today that its Co-Chairman Andrew Kirsh has been recognized by Connect Media Commercial Real Estate in its "2022 Lawyers in Real Estate Awards" for the California region .
  • "Andrew leads a group of talented, real estate transactional attorneys whose 2022 dealflow includes 130 closings and $5 billion in transactional volume across 19 states," said fellow Co-Chairman Jeffrey Sklar .
  • Kirsh's additional, recent accolades include being named a Best Lawyer in America, a "Commercial Real Estate Visionary" by Commercial Real Estate Magazine, a Southern California Super Lawyer and a "Top 40 Real Estate Lawyer" by the Los Angeles Business Journal.
  • Sklar Kirsh LLP is a boutique law firm that provides sophisticated and expert advice in the areas of corporate, real estate, bankruptcy, and entertainment law as well as commercial, real estate and entertainment litigation.

Striking Pink Signage Calls Out Antisemitism in New Jersey in May

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Monday, May 2, 2022
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PRINCETON, N.J., May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Antisemitism which has been spiking across the United States reached new heights in 2021 according to an April 26 report [1] from the Anti-Defamation League, and New Jersey's Mercer County has been rated in the top five state counties for most documented antisemitic incidents [2] in 2020. Tackling this issue, the nonprofit Jewish Federation of Princeton Mercer Bucks has announced its leadership of an intensive effort to combat antisemitism locally and help create a safer environment for Jewish individuals living in the greater Mercer, New Jersey region.

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  • Powerful messages and edgy themes on Mercer County buses and billboards take aim at the alarming rise of U.S. antisemitism.
  • The Jewish Federation, in partnership with JewBelong, is bringing their bright-pink awareness campaign using pithy, thought-provoking messaging to the central New Jersey county.
  • The campaign's creative centers on short, thought-provoking statements, such as one roadway sign reading, "Can a billboard end antisemitism?
  • Last year, in fact, followed the third-highest year for antisemitic incidents both in New Jersey and across the nation.

iDonate Raises $15 Million, Led by MissionOG, to Accelerate Growth and Adoption of Digital Giving Platform

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021
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iDonate customers have embraced and deployed this platform as a standard within their organization leading to average yearly growth of digital giving by 30%.

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  • iDonate customers have embraced and deployed this platform as a standard within their organization leading to average yearly growth of digital giving by 30%.
  • This growth and retention is solidified on a proprietary and patented Connected Giving platform that supports web, mobile, event, text, peer-to-peer, and noncash giving.
  • iDonate customers have experienced significant increases in digital giving by adopting the iDonate platform which attracts new donors and promotes recurring giving.
  • The digital giving system uses integrated payment applications, performance analytics, and success coaching to ensure immediate and enduring growth.

World’s Largest Electronic Hanukkah Menorah Lights-Up Florida Skyline

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Sunday, November 28, 2021
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MIAMI, Nov. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In observance of the Hanukkah holiday, the world’s largest electronic menorah is lighting up the South Florida skyline during the eight nights of the Jewish “Festival of Lights.”

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    MIAMI, Nov. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In observance of the Hanukkah holiday, the worlds largest electronic menorah is lighting up the South Florida skyline during the eight nights of the Jewish Festival of Lights.
  • The worlds largest electronic menorah is a shining beacon of belief and celebration, says Paramount Miami Worldcenter CEO, Daniel Kodsi (Cod-See).
  • Appearing through Paramounts 700-foot center column are the colossal twinkling images of scores of six-pointed Stars of David and the words, Happy Hanukkah.
  • During the first night of Hanukkah, the worlds largest electronic menorah will remain lit, continuously, through sunrise Monday, November 29th.

The Jewish Community Center of Northern New Jersey Announces Senior Leadership Change and a Refocus of the Organization to Engage Young Families and Children

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Monday, February 11, 2019
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PARAMUS, N.J., Feb. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Jewish Community Center of Northern New Jersey (formerly the YJCC), in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey, announced today it will be pursuing a new direction for the organization focused on engaging young families and children.

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  • PARAMUS, N.J., Feb. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Jewish Community Center of Northern New Jersey (formerly the YJCC), in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey, announced today it will be pursuing a new direction for the organization focused on engaging young families and children.
  • Its mission creates opportunities for individuals in the community to connect, grow and learn in an ever-changing Jewish environment.
  • For more information please visit www.jccnnj.org
    About Jewish Federation of Northern NJ:
    The Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey (JFNNJ) thrives on building community.
  • Its mission is to create a stronger, more vibrant Jewish experience in northern New Jersey, Israel and around the world, wherever Jews live.