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MEN'S WEARHOUSE ANNOUNCES LANDMARK $6.5 MILLION DONATION TO U.S. VETERANS DRIVEN BY CUSTOMER CONTRIBUTIONS

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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HOUSTON, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of Veterans Day, Men's Wearhouse announces a $6.5 million contribution to Veteran organizations in support of service members and their families.

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  • HOUSTON, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of Veterans Day, Men's Wearhouse announces a $6.5 million contribution to Veteran organizations in support of service members and their families.
  • Through its year-round campaign driving donations in-store alone, Men's Wearhouse saw a record-breaking 1.3 million unique donors, resulting in its largest-ever contribution to honor U.S. Veterans this November.
  • The retailer remains true to its loyalty to the veteran community by sharing $6.5 million across four causes.
  • "Men's Wearhouse is committed to uplifting our Veterans and giving them the support they deserve.

The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation and PXG Double Down for Veterans with a $10 Million Match

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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CAMP PENDLETON, Calif., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the 12th consecutive year, Semper Fi & America's Fund (The Fund) is partnering with The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation (The Foundation) and PXG (Parsons Xtreme Golf) for the Double Down for Veterans match campaign. Through the end of the year, The Foundation, with support from PXG, will generously match up to $10 million in donations made to The Fund. If met, this match will bring support of The Fund from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation and PXG to $100 million!

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  • Through the end of the year, The Foundation, with support from PXG, will generously match up to $10 million in donations made to The Fund.
  • If met, this match will bring support of The Fund from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation and PXG to $100 million!
  • Since it began in 2012, the Double Down for Veterans match campaign has raised $193 million thanks to the thousands of donors who, year after year, have looked forward to participating in the annual match from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation and PXG.
  • "Bob and I have a deep commitment to our military families – those who safeguard and preserve our Nation's freedom," said Renee Parsons, Co-founder of The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation and President and Executive Creative Director of PXG Apparel.

"One Fund, One Family" -- Eleven Years of Support Together

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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CAMP PENDLETON, Calif., Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Semper Fi & America's Fund (The Fund) and The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation announced that, for the eleventh consecutive year, they have launched the Double Down for Veterans Match Campaign. From November 1st through the end of the year, donations to The Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $10 million, by The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation.

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  • These heroes become part of The Fund familyand The Fund becomes part of theirsfor life.
  • Parsons issued the Double Down for Veterans challenge via a moving video address during his annual Marine Corps birthday tribute.
  • The Fund delivers individualized holistic support by highly trained and experienced case managers who establish enduring lifelong relationships with service members and their families.
  • Through the generosity of The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation, with support from PXG, the Double Down for Veterans Campaign has raised $169 million to date.

Semper Fi & America's Fund and The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation Raise more than $20 Million in Tenth Year of the Double Down for Veterans Campaign

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Monday, January 3, 2022
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Thousands of supporters stepped up to donate the first $10 million which was then matched, dollar-for-dollar, by The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation.

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  • Thousands of supporters stepped up to donate the first $10 million which was then matched, dollar-for-dollar, by The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation.
  • "Although numerous programs and organizations exist to assist our nation's veterans, none measure up to the immediate and long-term support provided by The Fund."
  • "Bob and Renee Parsons have once again shown the incredible hearts they have for our military families," said Karen Guenther, Founder, President and CEO of Semper Fi & America's Fund.
  • "The Fund's individualized support for service members is unique among veterans' organizations," said Renee Parsons, President and Executive Creative Director for PXG Apparel.

Marking A Decade of Doubling Down for Veterans, Semper Fi & America’s Fund Kicks Off $20 Million Fundraising Campaign with The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation

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Wednesday, November 3, 2021
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Camp Pendleton, CA, Nov. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Semper Fi & Americas Fund (The Fund) and The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation launched the 10th annual Double Down for Veterans Match Campaign.

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  • Camp Pendleton, CA, Nov. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Semper Fi & Americas Fund (The Fund) and The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation launched the 10th annual Double Down for Veterans Match Campaign.
  • From now until December 31, 2021, donations made to The Fund will be matched, dollar-for-dollar, up to $10 million by The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation.
  • Thanks to the longtime generosity of Bob and Renee Parsons, The Fund can continue its important work.
  • When a service member or military family is in need, Semper Fi & Americas Fund is always there, said President and Executive Creative Director of PXG Apparel Renee Parsons.

GiveSignup | RunSignup Announces GivingTuesday $50K Grants Giveaway

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021
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MOORESTOWN, N.J., Oct. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --GiveSignup | RunSignup is excited to announce the GivingTuesday $50K Grants Giveaway.

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  • MOORESTOWN, N.J., Oct. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --GiveSignup | RunSignup is excited to announce the GivingTuesday $50K Grants Giveaway.
  • The first 500 nonprofit organizations with a 501(c)(3) designation that raises at least $100 with their GivingTuesday campaign on the GiveSignup | RunSignup free platform on November 30, 2021 will receive a matching grant of $100 from GiveSignup | RunSignup.
  • GiveSignup | RunSignup is launching this giveaway as a creative way to give back to support nonprofits and double down on focused growth in the nonprofit industry.
  • About GiveSignup | RunSignup: GiveSignup | RunSignup is the fundraising event platform leader delivering the art of technology to nonprofit organizations.

Semper Fi & America’s Fund Releases 2020 Annual Report, Marks 17th Anniversary of its Founding

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Monday, May 17, 2021
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b'Camp Pendleton, CA, May 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Semper Fi & America\xe2\x80\x99s Fund (The Fund) today published its 2020 annual report, which is available here: The Fund Annual Report .\nToday\xe2\x80\x99s release of the Annual Report coincides with the 17th anniversary of the founding of The Fund started by Marine spouses who immediately jumped in to provide bedside support to early wounded and injured service members from Iraq and Afghanistan.\nThe model of lifelong relationships between service members and the Semper Fi & America\xe2\x80\x99s Fund team is unique among veterans service organizations.

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  • b'Camp Pendleton, CA, May 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Semper Fi & America\xe2\x80\x99s Fund (The Fund) today published its 2020 annual report, which is available here: The Fund Annual Report .\nToday\xe2\x80\x99s release of the Annual Report coincides with the 17th anniversary of the founding of The Fund started by Marine spouses who immediately jumped in to provide bedside support to early wounded and injured service members from Iraq and Afghanistan.\nThe model of lifelong relationships between service members and the Semper Fi & America\xe2\x80\x99s Fund team is unique among veterans service organizations.
  • These faces are our staff, our volunteers, our nonprofit partners and our amazing supporters.
  • It is love.\nAbout SEMPER FI & AMERICA\xe2\x80\x99S FUND: Semper Fi & America\xe2\x80\x99s Fund (The Fund) was started by and is led by military spouses who immediately jumped in to provide bedside support to early wounded and injured service members from Iraq and Afghanistan.
  • The Fund is run today by those same military spouses, and now includes a patriotic staff of veterans, community members, and volunteers.\n'

Semper Fi & America’s Fund Announces Merger of Vail Veterans Program

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Thursday, April 1, 2021
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Our newest program: the Semper Fi & Americas Fund Vail Program.

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  • Our newest program: the Semper Fi & Americas Fund Vail Program.
  • I want to express my excitement and anticipation of including the Vail Veteran military heroes and their families into our Semper Fi & Americas Fund circle of support, said Karen Guenther, President and Founder, Semper Fi & Americas Fund.
  • Semper Fi & Americas Fund is excited to incorporate the Summer Family Program, Golf in the Rockies, Winter Family Program, Winter Mountain Adventure and Military Caregiver Retreats and Reunions into its operations.
  • Semper Fi & Americas Fund provides immediate financial assistance and lifetime support for veterans during their time of recovery and transition back into civilian life.

General James F. Amos, USMC (Ret.) Former Chairman of LORD Corp., Joins NeoVolta Board of Directors

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
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and former Chairman of the LORD Corporation Board of Directors, to NeoVoltas Board of Directors.

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  • and former Chairman of the LORD Corporation Board of Directors, to NeoVoltas Board of Directors.
  • Upon retirement in 2014 he joined the Board of Directors of LORD Corporation, a global leader in motion and control technologies, and later served as Chairman of the Board of Directors.
  • General Amos previously served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Semper Fi Fund/Americas Fund.
  • I am personally honored to welcome General Amos to NeoVoltas Board of Directors and look forward to his guidance.

Semper Fi & America’s Fund and The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation Generate More Than $20 Million during “Double Down for Veterans” Campaign

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Monday, January 11, 2021
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Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Semper Fi & Americas Fund today announced that it has successfully raised more than $20 million including a $10 million match from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation during the annual Double Down for Veterans Campaign.

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  • Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Semper Fi & Americas Fund today announced that it has successfully raised more than $20 million including a $10 million match from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation during the annual Double Down for Veterans Campaign.
  • Since the campaign began in 2012, Double Down for Veterans has raised more than $142 million through contributions from both donors and a dollar-for-dollar match from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation.
  • They are more than just long-time partners, they are truly family to The Fund in every sense of the word, said Karen Guenther, Semper Fi & Americas Fund Founder, President and CEO.
  • Semper Fi & Americas Fund provides immediate financial assistance and lifetime support for veterans during their time of recovery and transition back into civilian life.