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Her Campus Launches College Tour This Election Season, Moderating Respectful Political Conversations On Campuses Nationwide

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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BOSTON, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Over 40 million Gen Zers will be eligible to vote in the upcoming 2024 presidential election, with 8 million of them voting for the first time. As the leading media platform for college students, Her Campus knows how crucial it is to empower the newest generation of voters ahead of this year's landmark election, which is why the brand is excited to announce the upcoming Her Campus Voices: Election 2024 Tour. The live, interactive tour will pop-up at a number of college campuses nationwide to encourage productive and respectful dialogue amongst peers, moderated by professionals. In addition to fostering opportunities for students to express their views and learn from one another through moderated in-person discussions, the tour will also provide an inside view of the issues that Gen Z cares about via editorial content on HerCampus.com.

Key Points: 
  • As the leading media platform for college students, Her Campus knows how crucial it is to empower the newest generation of voters ahead of this year's landmark election, which is why the brand is excited to announce the upcoming Her Campus Voices: Election 2024 Tour.
  • The live, interactive tour will pop-up at a number of college campuses nationwide to encourage productive and respectful dialogue amongst peers, moderated by professionals.
  • "That's why we are thrilled to partner with Her Campus for the Her Campus Voices: Election 2024 Tour.
  • Additional campus stops may be added and announced soon, and college students can express interest in bringing the tour to their campus.

Hinge Announces $1 Million Fund to Help Gen Z Build Community In-Person

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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The program launches with a $1M fund dedicated to tackling the loneliness epidemic by providing grants to social groups and organizations helping Gen Z find belonging and community in person.

Key Points: 
  • The program launches with a $1M fund dedicated to tackling the loneliness epidemic by providing grants to social groups and organizations helping Gen Z find belonging and community in person.
  • Hinge's new One More Hour™ social impact initiative is mobilizing Gen Z to add more in-person connection to their lives.
  • Hinge is working with DoSomething Strategic and the Foundation for Social Connection to develop impact benchmarks for the program and identify the organizations.
  • Additionally, One More Hour will work with a group of Gen Z judges to select the final awardees of the grants.

EQS-News: Wienerberger AG: Nominations for the Brick Award 24 announced

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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Vienna, 18 October 2023 – The 50 projects nominated for the international prize for brick architecture, the Brick Award 24 were announced today.

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  • Vienna, 18 October 2023 – The 50 projects nominated for the international prize for brick architecture, the Brick Award 24 were announced today.
  • The Brick Award is presented in five categories: Feeling at home, Living together, Working together, Sharing public spaces, and Building outside the box.
  • The category winners and the overall winner of the Brick Award 24 will be announced at the award ceremony in Vienna in early summer 2024.
  • By acquiring Meridian Brick, wienerberger further strengthened its position as a leading supplier of facade products in North America.

EQS-News: Wienerberger AG: Brick Award 24: International Jury Shortlists 50 Projects

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Saturday, September 16, 2023
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Vienna, 07 September 2023 – In 2024 the biennial Brick Award architecture competition will be held for the eleventh time.

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  • Vienna, 07 September 2023 – In 2024 the biennial Brick Award architecture competition will be held for the eleventh time.
  • The submission phase for the Brick Award 24 ran from 6 December 2022 to 14 March 2023, after which an experienced pre-selection jury picked the 50 most outstanding projects.
  • The Brick Award has been presented every two years since 2004 and in that time has established itself as a prestigious award in the construction industry.
  • The winning projects in the five categories and the overall winner of the award will be announced at the official award ceremony in early summer 2024.

EQS-News: Wienerberger AG: Brick Award: honoring innovative brick architecture from all over the world

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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Since 2004, the award has been honoring the most outstanding projects of brick architecture from all over the world every two years.

Key Points: 
  • Since 2004, the award has been honoring the most outstanding projects of brick architecture from all over the world every two years.
  • “The Brick Award shines a spotlight on modern and sustainable brick architecture and gives architects from all over the world the opportunity to submit their work and showcase their outstanding creative skills.
  • Evaluation criteria include an innovative design, architectural concept, sustainability aspects as well as clever and innovative use of bricks.
  • By acquiring Meridian Brick, Wienerberger further strengthened its position as a leading supplier of facade products in North America.

Do Good with the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team: 1,000 Volunteers Being Recruited to Help Communities

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
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The Allstate AFCA Good Works Team is a positive example of selflessness, generosity and strong character in college football, said Troy Hawkes, executive vice president and general manager of sales at Allstate.

Key Points: 
  • The Allstate AFCA Good Works Team is a positive example of selflessness, generosity and strong character in college football, said Troy Hawkes, executive vice president and general manager of sales at Allstate.
  • The Good Works Team and DoSomething.org want to inspire 1,000 new volunteers to make an even bigger impact in their communities.
  • The Allstate AFCA Good Works Team initiative builds on their long-standing Strength Through Service program where young people have volunteered over 75,000 hours of service in their communities since 2020.
  • We are honored to partner with the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team to activate thousands of young people nationwide to engage in meaningful service opportunities to improve their communities.

DOSOMETHING.ORG LAUNCHES MULTI-YEAR CIVIC ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM TO FUEL A NEW GENERATION OF VOTERS

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of National Voter Registration Day on September 20th, DoSomething.org, the national hub for youth-centered activism, today launches "The Future is Now." The multi-year civic engagement program will activate new voters and encourage young people to claim our democracy in service of making equitable progress on the issues that matter most to them. The program will accelerate DoSomething's ongoing commitment to mobilizing young voters - the organization registered over 360,000 young people during the 2018 and 2020 election cycles with an average of 62% turning out to vote; above the national average for youth turnout. Between now and November's midterm elections, DoSomething aims to register 30,000 voters. Following the election, DoSomething will prioritize educating their membership about how to wield their civic power between election cycles and sustain engagement toward a mass mobilization effort for the 2024 presidential election.

Key Points: 
  • The multi-year civic engagement program will activate new voters and encourage young people to claim our democracy in service of making equitable progress on the issues that matter most to them.
  • Following the election, DoSomething will prioritize educating their membership about how to wield their civic power between election cycles and sustain engagement toward a mass mobilization effort for the 2024 presidential election.
  • Seize the Opportunity to Vote via Mail: On October 13, DoSomething will celebrate its own civic holiday, National Absentee Ballot Day.
  • DoSomething has registered over 360,000 new voters since 2018 and awarded more than $1.8 million in scholarships to young people since 2010.

Blue Shield of California Provides More Than $1.1 Million to Youth Mental Health Programs to Improve Health and Educational Outcomes

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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OAKLAND, Calif., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of July as Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) Mental Health Month, Blue Shield of California announced that it is providing more than $1.1 million to four organizations working to support youth mental health in California. Mental illness is the number one reason children in the state are hospitalized, and half of all lifetime cases of mental illness begin by the age of 14.

Key Points: 
  • Launched in 2019, BlueSky works with the California Department of Education and nonprofit and community organizations to improve health and educational outcomes for youth by ensuring access to culturally diverse and responsive mental health resources.
  • With today's announcement, BlueSky has now provided $10 million total to support youth mental health programs throughout the state.
  • The goals are to reduce disparities in access to mental health services, remove stigma, and improve the mental health and well-being of all program participants.
  • "With Blue Shield's support, Brother Be Well clinicians will be able to expand their reach and normalize conversations about mental health."

Unlike Fast Fashion, BODY404 Emerging Designer Brands Last Longer Without Exploiting Labor or the Environment

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022
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The eCommerce site also looks for emerging designers that have created unique aesthetic brands that reflect its core values.

Key Points: 
  • The eCommerce site also looks for emerging designers that have created unique aesthetic brands that reflect its core values.
  • Fast fashion brands catering to the Gen Z consumer only look at efficiency with super-fast production.
  • According to the World Wildlife Federation, the fast fashion industry produces 53 million tons of clothing a year.
  • Buying from BODY404 is one step toward building a better environmentally sustainable and socially responsible world," said Wang.

EQS-News: Wienerberger AG: Showcase Solutions for the Future of Urban Construction

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Friday, June 17, 2022
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I am delighted that during our panel discussion we were once more able to showcase so many best practice examples of sustainable solutions and energy-efficient construction.

Key Points: 
  • I am delighted that during our panel discussion we were once more able to showcase so many best practice examples of sustainable solutions and energy-efficient construction.
  • For economic and ecological reasons, urban densification is unavoidable if planners are to create more living space on a smaller surface area.
  • By acquiring Meridian Brick, Wienerberger further strengthened its position as a leading supplier of facade products in North America.
  • With its total of 215 production sites, the Wienerberger Group generated revenues of 4.0 billion and EBITDA LFL of 671 million in 2021.