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Sinclair and Reading Is Fundamental Launch Sinclair Cares: Supporting Children’s Literacy

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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Sinclair Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced a partnership with Reading Is Fundamental ( RIF ), the nation’s leading children’s literacy nonprofit, to launch Sinclair Cares: Supporting Children’s Literacy .

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  • Sinclair Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced a partnership with Reading Is Fundamental ( RIF ), the nation’s leading children’s literacy nonprofit, to launch Sinclair Cares: Supporting Children’s Literacy .
  • The Sinclair Cares: Supporting Children’s Literacy campaign will run throughout March, National Reading Month.
  • Since 1966, Reading Is Fundamental (RIF), has provided nearly 430 million books and reading resources to over 160 million children.
  • In addition, the Sinclair Cares: Supporting Children’s Literacy campaign will also be supported by a $25,000 donation from Sinclair.

Reading Is Fundamental and Trane Technologies Partner to Build Sustainable Futures through the Power of Literacy

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Reading Is Fundamental and Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, launched the second year of their partnership at the start of the 2022 – 2023 school year to continue delivering on their shared mission to support children's literacy and empower children through reading. Today, RIF announced that through a three-pronged initiative, generously supported by the Trane Technologies Charitable Foundation, they have supported more than 280,000 children with books and reading content. It has been especially important to both organizations to support children in under-resourced communities, specifically in Charlotte, North Carolina, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Fresno, California, and Dallas Texas, as well as children nationally.

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  • Today, RIF announced that through a three-pronged initiative, generously supported by the Trane Technologies Charitable Foundation, they have supported more than 280,000 children with books and reading content.
  • Last year, through this partnership, RIF launched its Sustainable Futures Center.
  • Named for Trane Technologies' corporate citizenship strategy, the center is on RIF's free book resource website, Literacy Central .
  • "Trane Technologies is truly helping to inspire our nation's young readers to care about our planet and provide access to critical reading resources."

READING IS FUNDAMENTAL LAUNCHES THIRD ANNUAL NATIONWIDE READING ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVE "RALLY TO READ 100"

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Reading Is Fundamental (RIF), the nation's leading children's literacy nonprofit, announced today the launch of the third annual Rally to Read 100 (RallytoRead.org)—a six-month initiative that runs from October 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024 that is designed to inspire the joy of reading and motivate children to read, starting with a pledge to read 100 books. 

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  • Celebrate reading for six months straight with sweepstakes, monthly themes, reading activities, and read-alouds from bestselling authors.
  • "Barnes & Noble is excited to once again partner with Reading Is Fundamental and unite forces for this year's Rally to Read 100 campaign," said Jackie De Leo, Chief Merchandising Officer, Barnes & Noble.
  • We cannot wait to see the impact of this year's initiative in classrooms across the country and young readers nationwide."
  • RALLY TO READ 100 PROGRAM ELEMENTS:
    Pledge to Read 100 Books: Participants can pledge to read 100 books over six months and receive engaging content and book recommendations to support this goal.

Driscoll’s First Children’s Book “A Sofia Special” Invites Young Readers to Embrace Sweetness Worth Sharing(™)

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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That’s the message Driscoll’s has for young readers in its first children’s book, “A Sofia Special.” Distributed by Chronicle Books and authored by award-winning children’s book writer Julie Falatko, the book builds on Driscoll’s brand journey to promote emotional connections through shared experiences.

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  • That’s the message Driscoll’s has for young readers in its first children’s book, “A Sofia Special.” Distributed by Chronicle Books and authored by award-winning children’s book writer Julie Falatko, the book builds on Driscoll’s brand journey to promote emotional connections through shared experiences.
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    “We are delighted to share this heartwarming story with children and their caregivers.
  • ‘A Sofia Special’ is a wonderful example of sweetness worth sharing,” said Vice President of Product Leadership Brie Reiter Smith.
  • Berry lovers and their families can purchase “A Sofia Special” on Amazon, other major retailers and the book’s website, https://www.Driscolls.com/asofiaspecial .

Reading Is Fundamental Joins Forces with Trane Technologies to Advance the Power of Literacy and Create Sustainable Futures

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Reading Is Fundamental joined forces with Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, at the start of the 2021-2022 school year to deliver on their shared mission to support children's literacy and empower children through reading. Today, RIF announced that through a three-pronged initiative, generously supported with a Trane Technologies donation, they have supported more than 150,000 children with books and reading content. It has been especially important to both organizations to support children in under-resourced communities, specifically in Charlotte, North Carolina and Minneapolis, Minnesota, as well as children nationally.

Key Points: 
  • Today, RIF announced that through a three-pronged initiative, generously supported with a Trane Technologies donation, they have supported more than 150,000 children with books and reading content.
  • Named for Trane Technologies' corporate citizenship strategy, the center is on RIF's free book resource website, Literacy Central .
  • Children are naturally interested in the world around them and reading and learning about its inhabitants and resources is both exciting and important.
  • Additionally, 11,000 excited students across the country were the recipients of RIF Literacy Kits assembled and distributed by Trane Technologies employees beginning in August 2022.

READING IS FUNDAMENTAL LAUNCHES SECOND ANNUAL NATIONWIDE READING ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVE "RALLY TO READ 100"

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Monday, October 3, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Reading Is Fundamental (RIF), the nation's leading champion for children's literacy, announced today the launch of the second annual Rally to Read 100 (RallytoRead.org)—a six-month initiative that runs from October 1, 2022, to March 31, 2023, designed to motivate children to read, starting with a pledge to read 100 books. 

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  • Celebrate reading for six months straight with sweepstakes, monthly themes,reading activities, classroom kits, and read-alouds from bestselling authors.
  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Reading Is Fundamental (RIF), the nation's leading champion for children's literacy,announced today the launch of the second annual Rally to Read 100 (RallytoRead.org)a six-month initiative that runs from October 1, 2022, to March 31, 2023, designed tomotivate children to read, starting with a pledge to read 100 books.
  • "We are proud to partner with RIF on Rally to Read 100, an initiative that inspires and empowers millions of children across our country."
  • Complementary Reading Activities: Classroom and at-home resources are available for educators and families to use for continued reading engagement throughout the program, any time.

AMAZON AND READING IS FUNDAMENTAL PROVIDE OVER 27,000 CHILDREN WITH READING RESOURCES THROUGH SPECIAL PARTNERSHIP

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Monday, September 19, 2022
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SEATTLE and WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With September marking National Literacy Month, Amazon and Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) announced today the culmination of their partnership to support student literacy. As part of Amazon's Global Month of Volunteering, Amazon's work includes providing youth with resources to drive more reading engagement opportunities. Through specialized literacy kits and various reading activities, the program served over 27,000 children nationally to inspire the next generation of lifelong readers in underserved and underrepresented communities.

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  • As part of Amazon's Global Month of Volunteering , Amazon's work includes providing youth with resources to drive more reading engagement opportunities.
  • This year, RIF joined Amazon as one of the partners in the company's month-long initiative dedicated to positively impacting the communities where Amazon employees live and work.
  • From August 15 through September 15, Amazon volunteers supported RIF's commitment to ensure all children have the equal opportunity to read and succeed.
  • While children directly received diverse books focused on the theme of courage, we also demonstrated the importance of community involvement in driving reading engagement," said Alicia Levi, President and CEO of Reading Is Fundamental.

Macy’s Extends Long-Standing Partnership With The Trevor Project, Deepening Its Life-Affirming Work for LGBTQ Youth In Crisis

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220907006320/en/
    Macy's extends long-standing partnership with The Trevor Project, deepening its life-affirming work for LGTBQ youth in crisis.
  • Partnership funding works to save young lives by providing ongoing mental health and crisis support through free and confidential 24/7 services.
  • Confronting the very real youth mental health crisis is central to our social purpose under Mission Every One.
  • The long-standing partnership between Macys and The Trevor Project is a point of pride in our efforts to impact youth well-being, as this important work saves lives by providing critical access and funds that directly support youth in crisis.

Own Your Style With Macy’s Back-To-School Must-Haves for Students of All Ages

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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Were looking forward to helping students of all ages own their style with the latest school essentials and Fall trends.

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  • Were looking forward to helping students of all ages own their style with the latest school essentials and Fall trends.
  • Bring that extra glow of first-day confidence with must-have skincare products that will help students put their best face forward.
  • Macys gives customers even more ways to shop and own their style through an off-price assortment at Macys Backstage, located in more than 300 Macys stores nationwide.
  • Through both virtual and in-person appointments, Macys Personal Stylists are ready to help you put your best foot forward in classroom style.

SUMMER GIVING: MACY'S AND READING IS FUNDAMENTAL (RIF) RAISE OVER $1.52 MILLION IN JULY CAMPAIGN SUPPORTING CHILDREN'S LITERACY

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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NEW YORK and WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In support of providing books and reading resources to children living in our nation's most under-resourced communities, Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) and Macy's announced that over $1.5 million was raised last month as part of Macy's Mission Every One social purpose initiative, which included an in-store round-up and online donation campaign to support student literacy across the country. Funds raised during the campaign will support RIF's Race, Equity and Inclusion work providing diverse books and reading resources to underserved communities in an effort to help close the literacy gap, while also supporting RIF's second annual reading initiative, Rally to Read 100.

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  • For 18 years, Reading Is Fundamental, the nation's preeminent children's literacy organization, has partnered with Macy's to fostera love of reading and learning.
  • "Through Macy's generous donations, Reading Is Fundamental can continue to supply meaningful reading resources to children, educators and families.
  • This is especially important as we strive to combat the many learning losses created by the pandemic, which only deepened the literacy gap in our most under-resourced communities."
  • RIF is a critical partner in Macy's achieving this vision," said Sam DiScipio, Senior Director, Corporate Communications - Giving & Volunteerism at Macy's.