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KIPP PHILADELPHIA CELEBRATES 20TH ANNIVERSARY WITH BELL-RINGING CEREMONY AT FLAGSHIP MIDDLE SCHOOL

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Public charter school network, KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools (KPPS), will host a bell ringing ribbon ceremony commemorating its 20th anniversary on September 19, 2023 from 9 AM to 11 AM EST at the historic John G. Whittier campus located at 2600 W Clearfield Street in North Philadelphia.

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  • KIPP Philadelphia's Oldest School Moves To The Historic John G. Whittier Campus
    PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Public charter school network, KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools (KPPS), will host a bell ringing ribbon ceremony commemorating its 20th anniversary on September 19, 2023 from 9 AM to 11 AM EST at the historic John G. Whittier campus located at 2600 W Clearfield Street in North Philadelphia.
  • KPPS first opened its doors to 90 fifth grade students in 2003 at the KIPP Philadelphia Preparatory Academy (KPPA) and now serves 3,250 students in kindergarten through twelfth grade in eight schools across North and West Philadelphia.
  • Built in 1913 and currently on the National Register of Historic Places, The John G. Whittier School served as a public school in the Allegheny West neighborhood from 1913 to 2013.
  • Featured speakers will include Natalie Wiltshire, CEO of KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools and guests include Representative Roni Green of Philadelphia County's 190th District and Steve Gendler, Founding Principal of MIS Capital LLC.

Optimum Energy Announces Promotion of Jason Whittier to Vice President of Product Development

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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SEATTLE, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Optimum Energy ("Optimum" or the "Company"), a leader in HVAC and chiller plant optimization, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jason Whittier from Senior Director of Product Development to Vice President of Product Development.

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  • SEATTLE, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Optimum Energy ("Optimum" or the "Company"), a leader in HVAC and chiller plant optimization, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jason Whittier from Senior Director of Product Development to Vice President of Product Development.
  • In his new role, Whittier will continue to be responsible for leading the company's development efforts and overseeing the product roadmap.
  • "Since joining Optimum, Jason has expanded our Fault Detection and Diagnostics offering and expanded our application of machine learning and AI to HVAC systems.
  • Whittier added, "I am excited to take on this new role and to continue working with the talented team at Optimum Energy.

Massachusetts Secretary of Health and Human Services Receives COVID Booster at Whittier Street Health Center

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Monday, September 12, 2022
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BOSTON, Sept. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whittier Street Health Center ,a community health center with a mission to serve as a center of excellence that provides high quality and accessible health care and social services that achieve health equity, social justice, and the economic well-being of a diverse patient population, had a special guest on its COVID vaccination roster when Massachusetts Secretary of Health and Human Services Marylou Sudders visited the Center on Sept. 9.

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  • BOSTON, Sept. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whittier Street Health Center ,a community health center with a mission to serve as a center of excellence that provides high quality and accessible health care and social services that achieve health equity, social justice, and the economic well-being of a diverse patient population, had a special guest on its COVID vaccination roster when Massachusetts Secretary of Health and Human Services Marylou Sudders visited the Center on Sept. 9.
  • The Secretary received a Moderna booster at Whittier's 1290 Tremont Street address in Roxbury before meeting withFrederica M. Williams, president and CEO of Whittier Street Health Center, as well as meeting with and thanking the staff of Whittier Street Health Center.
  • "It was an honor to greet Secretary Sudders at our walk-in COVID vaccine clinic," said Williams, noting that Whittier Street Health Center offers COVID-19 vaccinations for its patients and Boston residents ages 5 years and older.
  • "Secretary Sudders has been a champion of Whittier Street Health Center and of all community health centers, and we are so grateful to her for her support, enthusiasm, and energy," Williams added.

WHITTIER STREET HEALTH CENTER RECEIVES GRANT FROM STAND UP TO CANCER TO INCREASE COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS AND SCREENING IN UNDERSERVED RESIDENTS

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Friday, March 25, 2022
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BOSTON, March 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whittier Street Health Center (WSHC) has received funding from Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) to increase awareness and screening of colorectal cancer in underserved communities of color in Suffolk county.

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  • BOSTON, March 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whittier Street Health Center (WSHC) has received funding from Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) to increase awareness and screening of colorectal cancer in underserved communities of color in Suffolk county.
  • This initiative establishes a new Colorectal Cancer Program at Whittier that will focus on the importance of early screening and proven strategies to reduce and prevent colon cancer.
  • With funding from SU2C, WSHC will host specialized colorectal cancer workshops for staff on clinical guidelines and protocols on screening options.
  • "Our research team looks forward to working with Whittier Street Health Center to raise awareness and increase screening rates of this preventable disease."

Championing Health Equity, Social Justice and the Economic Health of Our Beloved Community

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Thursday, January 6, 2022
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BOSTON, Jan. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whittier Street Health Center will be hosting a day of service and distributing warm clothing, food, educational resources and creating access to health care and social services.

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  • BOSTON, Jan. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whittier Street Health Center will be hosting a day of service and distributing warm clothing, food, educational resources and creating access to health care and social services.
  • During these unprecedented times, it is important for us to ask ourselves these questions every day, and to create access to opportunities for others.
  • Whittier Street Health Center is a community health care center with a mission to serve as a center of excellence that provides high quality, and accessible health care and social services that achieve health equity, social justice, and the economic well-being of our diverse patient populations.
  • Through our locations in Roxbury and North Dorchester, School-Based Health Centers and Mobile Health Van programs, we serve 30,000 patients and conduct 20,000 community outreach visits annually.

Covid-19 Women, Equity, and Inclusion in the Future of the Uncertain Workplace

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Monday, December 6, 2021
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ROXBURY, Ma., Dec. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whittier Street Health Center will be hosting its Women for Whittier Holiday Tea on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at 1290 Tremont Street, Roxbury, bringing together high profile Boston area women executives and their colleagues to discuss "Covid-19: Women, Equity, and Inclusion in the Future of the Uncertain Workplace."

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  • ROXBURY, Ma., Dec. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whittier Street Health Center will be hosting its Women for Whittier Holiday Tea on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at 1290 Tremont Street, Roxbury, bringing together high profile Boston area women executives and their colleagues to discuss "Covid-19: Women, Equity, and Inclusion in the Future of the Uncertain Workplace."
  • This annual event recognizes the immense contributions that women business executives have made in improving the lives and health of Boston area families and individuals.
  • ABOUT US: Whittier Street Health Center provides high quality, accessible health care and social services to achieve health equity, social justice, and the economic well-being of our racially and culturally diverse patient populations in the neighborhoods of Roxbury, Dorchester, Jamaica Plain, the South End and Greater Boston.
  • Providing a comprehensive array of 40 healthcare programs and services designed to meet the primary health care, behavioral health, and social needs of our communities, Whittier serves nearly 30,000 patients and 20,000 community outreach visits annually.

Friendly Hills Bancorp Reports Third Quarter Results; Planned Departure of Its Chief Executive Officer

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Thursday, November 18, 2021
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WHITTIER, Calif., Nov. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Friendly Hills Bancorp (OTCBB: FHLB), the holding company for Friendly Hills Bank, reports results for the third quarter of 2021 the planned departure of its Chief Executive Officer, Jeffrey Ball, to pursue other business opportunities and the appointment of Mr. Christopher Naghibi to its Boards of Directors.

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  • WHITTIER, Calif., Nov. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Friendly Hills Bancorp (OTCBB: FHLB), the holding company for Friendly Hills Bank, reports results for the third quarter of 2021 the planned departure of its Chief Executive Officer, Jeffrey Ball, to pursue other business opportunities and the appointment of Mr. Christopher Naghibi to its Boards of Directors.
  • The bank entered into a mutual Separation Agreement with Jeffrey K. Ball, Chief Executive Officer, in connection with his desire to pursue other business opportunities.
  • Mr. Ball will remain in his position as President and Chief Executive Officer until the end of the year and intends to continue serving as a director of Friendly Hills Bancorp and Friendly Hills Bank after the completion of his employment.
  • Friendly Hills Bancorp undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances except as required by law.

Friendly Hills Bank Completes Branch Acquisition

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Monday, September 27, 2021
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WHITTIER, Calif., Sept. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Friendly Hills Bancorp (OTCBB: FHLB), the holding company for Friendly Hills Bank, announced today the closing of its acquisition of three branch offices of Bank of Southern California, effective September 24, 2021.

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  • WHITTIER, Calif., Sept. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Friendly Hills Bancorp (OTCBB: FHLB), the holding company for Friendly Hills Bank, announced today the closing of its acquisition of three branch offices of Bank of Southern California, effective September 24, 2021.
  • In connection with the branch acquisitions, Friendly Hills Bank assumed approximately $81.2 million in deposits and will operate from new locations in Orange, California and Redlands, California.
  • Bank of Southern Californias Santa Fe Springs branch operation has been consolidated with the nearby Friendly Hills Banks Santa Fe Springs branch location.
  • Friendly Hills Bank is a community bank which was formed to primarily serve the Southern California communities of eastern Los Angeles County and northern Orange County.

Friendly Hills Bank Reports Second Quarter Results; Announces Appointment of Two New Directors and Completion of Holding Company Reorganization

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Friday, August 13, 2021
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WHITTIER, Calif., Aug. 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Friendly Hills Bank (the bank) (OTCBB: FHLB) reported results for the second quarter of 2021, the appointment of two new directors and the completion of its previously announced Holding Company Reorganization.

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  • WHITTIER, Calif., Aug. 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Friendly Hills Bank (the bank) (OTCBB: FHLB) reported results for the second quarter of 2021, the appointment of two new directors and the completion of its previously announced Holding Company Reorganization.
  • The Board of Directors of the bank has appointed two additional directors since its last annual meeting of shareholders.
  • The bank has also received approval of the previously announced holding company reorganization from its appropriate federal and California state regulatory authorities and has now completed the reorganization.
  • Friendly Hills Bancorp is the holding company for Friendly Hills Bank.

Credit Union Of Southern California Donates More Than $200k To Local Organizations

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Monday, July 26, 2021
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WHITTIER, Calif., July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Carrying on its mission to Build Better Lives, Credit Union of Southern California (CU SoCal) donated more than $200,000 to 24 charitable organizations based in Whitter and the surrounding Southern California area, culminating in the Wake Up Whitter event held July 21, 2021.

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  • WHITTIER, Calif., July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Carrying on its mission to Build Better Lives, Credit Union of Southern California (CU SoCal) donated more than $200,000 to 24 charitable organizations based in Whitter and the surrounding Southern California area, culminating in the Wake Up Whitter event held July 21, 2021.
  • As an homage to the credit union's founding city, roughly 90% of the donations went to Whittier-based charitable organizations.
  • The campaign was celebrated at the July 21 Wake Up Whitter networking event, held at CU SoCal's Whittier Greenleaf branch.
  • Founded in 1954 as Whittier Area Schools Federal Credit Union, CU SoCal is a credit unionopen to those who live, work, worship, or attend school in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside andSan Bernardino counties.