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The NRP Group Celebrates Groundbreaking for New Affordable Community in Schertz

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Friday, November 3, 2023

The NRP Group’s commitment to creating high-quality housing continues with a new 300-unit apartment community in Schertz, Texas, known as Aviator 1518.

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The NRP Group’s commitment to creating high-quality housing continues with a new 300-unit apartment community in Schertz, Texas, known as Aviator 1518.
It is the first-ever affordable housing development created through a partnership between the Schertz Housing Authority and The NRP Group.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231103531567/en/
Left to right: Allison Heyward, Place 6 Councilmember, City of Schertz; Michael Dahle, Place 4 Councilmember, City of Schertz; Len Weinand, Chairman, Schertz Housing Authority; Brian Edgington, Commissioner, Schertz Housing Authority; Cristi LaJeunesse, Schertz Housing Authority; Ralph Gutierrez, Mayor of Schertz; Tommy Calvert, Bexar County Commissioner; Toro Martinez, Outreach Coordinator, Office of Rep. Henry Cuellar; and Jason Arechiga, Senior Vice President of Development, The NRP Group.
As Schertz continues to grow, we’re grateful for the opportunity to meet the evolving needs of our residents,” said Schertz Housing Authority Chairman, Len Weinand.

Sharjah Government Pavilion Explores Web 3.0 and metaverse technologies during third day of GITEX Global 2023

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Sheikh Salem bin Abdulrahman Al Qasimi, Major General Saif Mohammad Al-Shamsi and Mohamed Bin Taliah visited the pavilion.

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Sheikh Salem bin Abdulrahman Al Qasimi, Major General Saif Mohammad Al-Shamsi and Mohamed Bin Taliah visited the pavilion.
DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On its third day participating at GITEX Global 2023, the Sharjah Government Pavilion in the Arena Hall at the Dubai World Trade Centre continues to draw senior government officials, distinguished personalities, and enthusiastic members of the public, welcoming H.E.
Mohamed Bin Taliah the Chief of Government Services of the UAE Government, H.E.
The presence of the metaverse in the Sharjah Government Pavilion gained additional momentum with the introduction of the 'Sakani' initiative developed by the Sharjah Housing Programme.

Sharjah Government Pavilion Explores Web 3.0 and metaverse technologies during third day of GITEX Global 2023

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Sheikh Salem bin Abdulrahman Al Qasimi, Major General Saif Mohammad Al-Shamsi and Mohamed Bin Taliah visited the pavilion.

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Sheikh Salem bin Abdulrahman Al Qasimi, Major General Saif Mohammad Al-Shamsi and Mohamed Bin Taliah visited the pavilion.
DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On its third day participating at GITEX Global 2023, the Sharjah Government Pavilion in the Arena Hall at the Dubai World Trade Centre continues to draw senior government officials, distinguished personalities, and enthusiastic members of the public, welcoming H.E.
Mohamed Bin Taliah the Chief of Government Services of the UAE Government, H.E.
The presence of the metaverse in the Sharjah Government Pavilion gained additional momentum with the introduction of the 'Sakani' initiative developed by the Sharjah Housing Programme.

Sunflower Bank, N.A. Announces Nomination Period for New Community Partner Awards

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

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announces the creation of a new Community Partner Award program to recognize outstanding individuals and organizations in its communities.

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announces the creation of a new Community Partner Award program to recognize outstanding individuals and organizations in its communities.
The Community Partner Awards program is led by the bank’s Community Affairs Office and will include participation from employees, individuals and local organizations throughout Sunflower Bank and First National 1870 communities in qualified counties of Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, and Texas.
From October 11 - November 15, 2023, nominations will be open to the public so that each bank community has the opportunity to nominate local community partners for an award.
Community Partner Award, we’re excited to provide much-needed support to wonderful local partners that enhance our communities,” said Danny Spears, Community Reinvestment Act Program Director for Sunflower Bank, N.A.

Human Services Association, Southeast Community Development Corporation & Others Join SoCalGas in Providing 20,000 Meals for Seniors in Southeast Los Angeles

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of SoCalGas' 2023 Fueling Our Communities initiative, the company announced a $200,000 donation to the nonprofit organization Human Services Association (HSA) to provide 20,000 meals to 5,000 seniors in Southeast Los Angeles County. As part of the initiative, the nonprofit Southeast Community Development Corporation (SCDC) was also awarded $35,000 to provide 595 boxes of food to low-income seniors as well as information on SoCalGas' Customer Assistance Programs to help save money and conserve energy.

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"Human Services Association would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to SoCalGas for their generous support in providing meals to seniors.
"I appreciate SoCalGas for supporting both the Human Services Association and the Southeast Community Development Corporation and getting warm meals to thousands of low-income seniors who have had trouble affording their groceries and making ends meet.
Our seniors come together to enjoy music, socializing and warm meals thanks to partners like the Human Services Association.
"Our continued work with the Human Services Association and Southeast Community Development Corporation is an extension of an incredible partnership to provide warm meals to seniors in need."

DEFYING NATIONAL GIVING TRENDS, COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF TEXAS’ NORTH TEXAS GIVING DAY GIVERS DONATED $63.9 MILLION ON NORTH TEXAS GIVING DAY

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Friday, September 22, 2023

More than 97,000 donors turned up for causes they care about by donating $63.9 million to 3,249 nonprofits during the 15th annual North Texas Giving Day .

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More than 97,000 donors turned up for causes they care about by donating $63.9 million to 3,249 nonprofits during the 15th annual North Texas Giving Day .
“While I am new to the North Texas community and CFT’s North Texas Giving Day, I am not new to the profound impact that generosity and giving have on our quality of life.
North Texas Giving Day helps connect community givers with creative ways to support their favorite causes.
Communities Foundation of Texas is grateful for the generosity of donors who left tips as part of their North Texas Giving Day online transactions.

35 Small Latino and AAPI-Owned Restaurants Receive $2,500 Grants from Latino Restaurant Association

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Latino Restaurant Association today announced that 35 restaurant owners have been awarded $2,500 grants, with a focused effort in supporting 25 Latino-owned and 10 Asian Americans and Pacific Islander (APPI)-owned restaurants. This inaugural initiative was made possible through a $100,000 grant from SoCalGas and is part of the company's ongoing support for small restaurants recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic. Since 2021, SoCalGas has supported 471 small restaurants with over $2 million in grants through the California Restaurant Foundation's Restaurants Resilience Fund.

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Since 2021, SoCalGas has supported 471 small restaurants with over $2 million in grants through the California Restaurant Foundation's Restaurants Resilience Fund.
This funding has allowed us to give back to our vibrant restaurant community in the form of $2,500 grants," said Lilly Rocha, Executive Director and CEO, Latino Restaurant Association.
It was important to the Latino Restaurant Association to also offer these grants to those in the AAPI community.
The Latino Restaurant Association (LRA) supports and promotes restaurateurs, small businesses and the Latino restaurant community to ensure the equitable economic growth of the sector.

Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation Awards $23.5 Million in Private Activity Bonds to Foundation Communities to Finance Juniper Creek Apartments

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

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Austin, TX, Sept. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (TSAHC) has awarded $23.5 million in Private Activity Bonds to Foundation Communities to provide capital for the construction and development of Juniper Creek apartments.

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Austin, TX, Sept. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (TSAHC) has awarded $23.5 million in Private Activity Bonds to Foundation Communities to provide capital for the construction and development of Juniper Creek apartments.
When complete, Juniper Creek will create 110 units of affordable rental housing targeted for low-income households.
Juniper Creek was also awarded $15.4 million in housing tax credit equity from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and a $750,000 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas.
“We are incredibly grateful to TSAHC for their financial support to make our dream of building Juniper Creek Apartments,” said Foundation Communities executive director Walter Moreau.

Los Angeles Regional Food Bank Receives Donation to Provide Nearly 400,000 Meals from SoCalGas' Fueling Our Communities Initiative

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of SoCalGas' 2023 Fueling Our Communities initiative, the company announced a $100,000 donation to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank that will provide approximately 400,000 meals to people throughout Los Angeles County.

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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of SoCalGas' 2023 Fueling Our Communities initiative, the company announced a $100,000 donation to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank that will provide approximately 400,000 meals to people throughout Los Angeles County.
"Community partners like the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank play a vital role in helping individuals and families in need access nutritious food.
This generous donation will allow the LA Regional Food Bank to serve nourishing meals to thousands living in Los Angeles County."
Through the 'Fueling Our Communities' initiative and partnerships with organizations like the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, SoCalGas continues to make a tangible difference in the lives of those affected by food insecurity.

Purina Donates $25,000 to Help Pets and People Impacted by Hawaii Wildfires

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Friday, August 11, 2023

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Purina's donation will aid Greater Good Charities in providing cash grants for rescue and medical care, pet food, and supplies.

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Purina's donation will aid Greater Good Charities in providing cash grants for rescue and medical care, pet food, and supplies.
"Our hearts go out to the families and pets being affected by these wildfires, and to the communities that are experiencing such a catastrophic loss" said Kim Beardslee, Director of Community Affairs at Purina.
Purina donates more than $30 million annually in monetary grants, Purina pet food and cat litter to support nonprofit organizations that help bring and keep people and pets together, as well as supports relief efforts in the wake of natural disasters.
To learn more about causes Purina supports, visit www.purina.com/about/partnerships , and to donate to Greater Good Charities' Disaster Response, visit www.greatergood.org .