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WELCOME HOME PROGRAM HELPS RESIDENTS PURCHASE HOMES

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

CINCINNATI, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati's (FHLB Cincinnati) Welcome Home Program (WHP) is helping residents achieve the dream of owning a home. In 2023, the WHP is projected to award more than $17 million in grant funds to help more than 1,800 households with the costs associated with purchasing a home.

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  • CINCINNATI, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati's (FHLB Cincinnati) Welcome Home Program (WHP) is helping residents achieve the dream of owning a home.
  • The program offered grants of up to $10,000 to fund down payment and closing costs for low- and moderate-income homebuyers.
  • "The Welcome Home Program provides a valuable resource to our members as they work to turn residents in their communities into homeowners," said Andrew S. Howell, President and CEO, FHLB Cincinnati.
  • "The Welcome Home Program helped me come up with the big lump sum to be able to afford the down payment," said Adams.

Rejuvenation Opens New Store in San Diego

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Friday, September 29, 2023

Rejuvenation, a portfolio brand of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM), the world’s largest digital-first, design-led and sustainable home retailer, announced today, the opening of a new store in San Diego, CA.

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  • Rejuvenation, a portfolio brand of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM), the world’s largest digital-first, design-led and sustainable home retailer, announced today, the opening of a new store in San Diego, CA.
  • Located in the Westfield University Town Center Shopping Center, Rejuvenation San Diego is the eleventh retail location for the Portland-based lighting, hardware, and home furnishings company.
  • “From our in-house Design Crew expert recommendations to collaborating with Trade customers on the perfect customized lighting and furniture solutions, Rejuvenation San Diego will be a hub to find inspiration and solutions for all design projects.”
    Rejuvenation San Diego will host a Grand Opening Party – Welcome Home, San Diego!
  • Rejuvenation San Diego is located at 4575 La Jolla Village Drive, Suite 1130, San Diego, Calif., 92122.

Disney Vacation Club Celebrates the Grand Opening of The Villas at Disneyland Hotel

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

ANAHEIM, Calif., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Inspired by the creative magic of Walt Disney Animation Studios, The Villas at Disneyland Hotel are now open. The all-new tower features 344 thoughtfully themed guest rooms designed to immerse guests in the worlds of classic Disney stories while offering modern, just-like-home amenities only steps away from the Disneyland Resort theme parks.

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  • The stunning, 12-story tower is the 16th Disney Vacation Club property and the first dedicated Disney Vacation Club property at Disneyland Resort since The Villas at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa opened in 2009.
  • The Villas at Disneyland Hotel features a variety of themed accommodations for families large and small including duo studios, deluxe studios, one- and two-bedroom villas and multi-level grand villas.
  • Disney Vacation Club members and guests staying at the Disneyland Hotel can enjoy these new amenities and current hotel offerings including restaurants, lounges, shops and swimming pools.
  • Today, there are a total of 16 Disney Vacation Club properties across four states, including Disney's Riviera Resort, the newest Disney Vacation Club property at Walt Disney World Resort, and Aulani, Disney Vacation Club Villas, Ko Olina, Hawaii.

Helping A Hero, Bass Pro Shops, Capital One and Lennar Welcome U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Brent Bretz (Ret.), Severely Injured in Iraq Explosion, to His New Adaptive Lennar Home

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

Neighbors at Lennar's Warner Meadow community lined the streets waving American flags and holding handmade signs cheering "Welcome Home, SSG Bretz."

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  • Neighbors at Lennar's Warner Meadow community lined the streets waving American flags and holding handmade signs cheering "Welcome Home, SSG Bretz."
  • Bretz was greeted by special guests Helping a Hero Founder Meredith Iler; National Ambassador for Helping a Hero; and Alan Jones, Lennar Phoenix Division President.
  • The homecoming celebration was part of Helping a Hero's 100 Homes Challenge, which was launched by Johnny Morris, Founder and CEO of Bass Pro Shops.
  • Lennar has joined the effort and committed to building 10 homes for Helping a Hero as part of the 100 Homes Challenge.

Welcome Home - New Book is the Perfect Closing Gift for the Young Homeowner

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Friday, September 15, 2023

CHICAGO, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Good Stories Publishing launched the new book Welcome Home from author Marlene Byrne, kicking off a series of books about significant life moments, Life Point Books. Welcome Home, a hardcover coffee table book, is a heartwarming, housewarming collection of home maintenance tips, recipes, and beautifully told stories to help new homeowners make the journey from house to home.

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  • Welcome Home, a hardcover coffee table book, is a heartwarming, housewarming collection of home maintenance tips, recipes, and beautifully told stories to help new homeowners make the journey from house to home.
  • Welcome Home is an ideal resource for young homeowners who are learning home maintenance and repair for the first time.
  • "Young couples do not typically have the maintenance knowledge their parents and grandparents did," said author Marlene Byrne.
  • If you are looking for the perfect housewarming gift for the new homeowner in your life, Welcome Home is available for purchase on Amazon.

Treasure Coast Hospice Recertified as Level 5 We Honor Veterans Partner

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

STUART, Fla., July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Treasure Coast Hospice announced today that it has earned recertification as a Level 5 We Honor Veterans partner in the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization's (NHPCO) program with Veteran Affairs. Recertification as Level 5, the highest We Honor Veterans distinction, acknowledges Treasure Coast Hospice as an elite program that cares for and recognizes our nation's veterans. In Florida, Treasure Coast Hospice is one of only 13 hospices to hold Level 5 status.

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  • Recertification as Level 5, the highest We Honor Veterans distinction, acknowledges Treasure Coast Hospice as an elite program that cares for and recognizes our nation's veterans.
  • STUART, Fla., July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Treasure Coast Hospice announced today that it has earned recertification as a Level 5 We Honor Veterans partner in the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization's (NHPCO) program with Veteran Affairs.
  • Recertification as Level 5, the highest We Honor Veterans distinction, acknowledges Treasure Coast Hospice as an elite program that cares for and recognizes our nation's veterans.
  • "Treasure Coast Hospice is truly privileged to care for and honor veterans and their families for the many sacrifices they have made for our country," said Treasure Coast Hospice CEO Jackie Kendrick, CHPCA.

CARIBBEAN AIRLINES LAUNCHES NEW ROUTE TO ST. KITTS-EXPANDING CONNECTIVITY IN THE EASTERN CARIBBEAN

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

Our expansion into the Eastern Caribbean is integral to our growth strategy, and we are excited to provide enhanced connectivity for our valued customers."

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  • Our expansion into the Eastern Caribbean is integral to our growth strategy, and we are excited to provide enhanced connectivity for our valued customers."
  • The addition of St. Kitts to the Caribbean Airlines route network signifies the airline's commitment to providing comprehensive travel options for both business and leisure travelers.
  • With the new route, passengers can enjoy efficient connections between key destinations, opening up exciting opportunities for exploration and trade within the Eastern Caribbean.
  • For more information and to book flights, please visit the Caribbean Airlines website at www.caribbean-airlines.com .

BMO Recognized by Forbes' "Best in State Banks"

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

"We are honored that Forbes has recognized BMO's commitment to helping customers throughout Indiana make real financial progress," said Jeffrey Leising, Midwest Regional President at BMO.

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  • "We are honored that Forbes has recognized BMO's commitment to helping customers throughout Indiana make real financial progress," said Jeffrey Leising, Midwest Regional President at BMO.
  • BMO recently reduced consumer and small business banking fees by eliminating both non-sufficient funds (NSF) and overdraft transfer fees, and by significantly reducing overdraft fees.
  • BMO Real Financial Progress Checks – Goal-based conversations with a financial processional that tracks customers' goals and ensures they have the right financial tools to meet them.
  • BMO for Women in Business - Program designed for women entrepreneurs to increase access to capital, educational resources and meaningful networking opportunities.

Helping A Hero, Bass Pro Shops and Lennar Break Ground on Adapted Home for U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Scott Adams (Ret.), Severely Injured in Iraq Explosion

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

BULVERDE, Texas, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Helping a Hero, a non-profit providing support for military personnel severely injured in the war on terror, Bass Pro Shops and Lennar, one of the nation's leading homebuilders, today broke ground on a wheelchair-accessible home for U.S. Army Staff. Sgt. Scott Adams (Ret.). The new Lennar home is in the master-planned Hidden Trails community in Bulverde, TX, near San Antonio.

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  • Neighbors lined the streets waving American flags and holding handmade signs cheering "Welcome Home, SSG Adams."
  • The groundbreaking was part of Helping a Hero's 100 Homes Challenge, which was launched by Johnny Morris, Founder and CEO of Bass Pro Shops.
  • Lennar worked with Helping a Hero to adapt the new home – a single-story Kimball plan showcasing Lennar's Next Gen® home-within-a-home design.
  • I am incredibly grateful to Helping a Hero, Lennar and Bass Pro Shops for making my dream come true."

Benchmark Senior Living Debuts "Welcome Home" Campaign Touting Connected Lifestyle at 60 of Its Northeast Communities

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

WALTHAM, Mass., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Benchmark Senior Living, New England's largest senior living provider with 65 independent living, assisted living, memory care assisted living and continuing care retirement communities throughout the Northeast, announced the debut of a new advertising campaign. The campaign, entitled Welcome Home, is designed to highlight the many ways in which Benchmark communities exceed expectations and enhance quality of life so that residents and their family members truly feel at home.

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  • Advertising Campaign Illustrates the Importance of Home Being Not Just Where You Live, But Also How the People There Make You Feel
    WALTHAM, Mass., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Benchmark Senior Living , New England's largest senior living provider with 65 independent living, assisted living, memory care assisted living and continuing care retirement communities throughout the Northeast, announced the debut of a new advertising campaign.
  • The multimedia campaign utilizes creative storytelling and impactful visuals to showcase the deep relationships formed within Benchmark communities and the special moments regularly shared between residents themselves and the passionate team that supports them.
  • The outstanding care and experiences offered at Benchmark communities are made possible thanks to dedicated associates who are hired for heart and trained for skill.
  • Benchmark senior assisted living communities offering independent assisted living and assisted living with memory care are located throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, New York, Maine and Vermont.