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Farmers Insurance® Donates $1 Million to Support Team Rubicon's Disaster Response and COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Efforts

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
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WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Farmers Insurance today announced it has awarded veteran-led global disaster response organization, Team Rubicon, with a $1 million grant in support of the nonprofit's emergency response, long-term disaster recovery and COVID-19 vaccine accessibility efforts.

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  • WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Farmers Insurance today announced it has awarded veteran-led global disaster response organization, Team Rubicon, with a $1 million grant in support of the nonprofit's emergency response, long-term disaster recovery and COVID-19 vaccine accessibility efforts.
  • "As an industry leader in disaster response, Farmers Insurance has a longstanding commitment to helping customers and communities during times of crises," said Courtney Vandermause, Director of Corporate Citizenship for Farmers Insurance.
  • Farmers has partnered with Team Rubicon since 2015 as part of its philanthropic focus on disaster resilience.
  • "Farmers Insurance continues to be a valuable partner and visionary leader in supporting Team Rubicon's mission," said Jake Wood, Co-founder and CEO of Team Rubicon.

Team Rubicon Cofounder and CEO Jake Wood Steps into Executive Chairman Role and President and COO Art delaCruz Elevated to Chief Executive Officer

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021
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Today, CEO and Cofounder, Jake Wood announced that he will be stepping up to the role of Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Team Rubicon on July 1, 2021.

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  • Today, CEO and Cofounder, Jake Wood announced that he will be stepping up to the role of Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Team Rubicon on July 1, 2021.
  • Wood also proudly announced that Art delaCruz, President and Chief Operating Officer, will be promoted to the role of Chief Executive Officer at that time.
  • For me, taking on the role of CEO and the opportunity to lead Team Rubicon into this next decade presents the best of all worlds, said Art delaCruz, COO.
  • The best thing about Jakes move to Executive Chairman is that his commitment to Team Rubicon doesnt end with his time as CEO.

Team Rubicon Strengthens Leadership Bench to Support Rapid Growth with Two New MarComs Hires

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Tuesday, May 19, 2020
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Zlotnick and Moh have put their experience and proficiency in communications and brand development to use from Day One in helping Team Rubicon respond to the current global pandemic.

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  • Zlotnick and Moh have put their experience and proficiency in communications and brand development to use from Day One in helping Team Rubicon respond to the current global pandemic.
  • "This year marked our 10-year anniversary, and we saw this as an opportunity to continue to scale the organization to serve more communities," said Jake Wood, co-founder and CEO of Team Rubicon.
  • "Lorey and Joy both bring different strengths and an outside perspective to Team Rubicon, paired with a shared vision and ambition to enhance our impact and global footprint."
  • Moh will report to Zlotnick, who oversees a team of strategic marketing, creative services, digital analytics, production, and operations.

Team Rubicon Calls On Americans To Help Their Neighbors During National COVID-19 Response Effort

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Friday, March 20, 2020
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For the past decade, Team Rubicon has deployed its network of over 100,000 veterans and first responder volunteers into communities domestically and internationallyfollowing natural disasters.

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  • For the past decade, Team Rubicon has deployed its network of over 100,000 veterans and first responder volunteers into communities domestically and internationallyfollowing natural disasters.
  • With these unprecedented times, Team Rubicon is taking its mission a step further by leveraging its expertise and volunteer force to help communities across the country.
  • Through the launch of #neighborshelpingneighbors, Team Rubicon is asking its volunteers, known as Greyshirts, to perform individual acts of service to help vulnerable neighbors that may need support as citizens are being asked to stay home and some to "shelter-in-place."
  • "When times are at their worst, Americans rise to become their best," said Jake Wood, cofounder and CEO of Team Rubicon.

Newman's Own Foundation Supports Team Rubicon's Relief Efforts in Bahamas

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Wednesday, October 9, 2019
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Newman's Own Foundation has supported many relief efforts following major catastrophes in an effort to help organizations assist with recovery and rebuilding.

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  • Newman's Own Foundation has supported many relief efforts following major catastrophes in an effort to help organizations assist with recovery and rebuilding.
  • Continuing the commitment of our founder, Paul Newman, who wanted to help those who are less fortunate, Newman's Own Foundation is supporting the relief efforts of nonprofit organizations like Team Rubicon that reach out and help others."
  • "We are grateful to Newman's Own Foundation for their support of Team Rubicon and our relief efforts," said Jake Wood, Co-Founder and CEO.
  • They have responded to many disasters, and Newman's Own Foundation has supported them for past relief efforts.

GovX Donates $5,600 to Disaster Response Organization TEAM RUBICON

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Tuesday, September 17, 2019
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SAN DIEGO, Sept. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --A fundraising effort organized by GovXthe online shopping site exclusively for current and former military, first responders, and federal employeeshas raised $5,600 for Team Rubicon, the veteran-founded disaster response team that deploys globally wherever disaster strikes.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Sept. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --A fundraising effort organized by GovXthe online shopping site exclusively for current and former military, first responders, and federal employeeshas raised $5,600 for Team Rubicon, the veteran-founded disaster response team that deploys globally wherever disaster strikes.
  • Founded by US Marine Corps veterans William McNulty and Jake Wood in 2010, Team Rubicon is an international non-government organization (NGO) and veteran service organization that deploys disaster response teams around the world following natural catastrophes or humanitarian crises.
  • "We're proud to rally the GovX community in donating to this impressive disaster response team, and we're honored to continue our ongoing partnership."
  • "At Team Rubicon, we have a bias for action," said Art delaCruz, President & COO at Team Rubicon.