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The Salvation Army Announces New Marketing Partner To Transform Communications Efforts

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021

In 2020, The Salvation Army served more than 30 million people who sought local assistance from their 7,300 service centers.

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  • In 2020, The Salvation Army served more than 30 million people who sought local assistance from their 7,300 service centers.
  • "The Salvation Army has a responsibility to the people we serve, and those who trust us to serve on their behalf, to do everything within our power to meet suffering humanity," said Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder , National Commander for The Salvation Army.
  • The Salvation Army annually helps more than 30 million Americans overcome poverty, addiction, and economic hardships through a range of social services.
  • SelectResources International (SRI) is a management consulting company that specializes in helping marketers find and optimize their marketing communications resources.

Stairwell Unveils Its Flagship Product, Inception, Built to Outsmart Any Attacker

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Stairwell aims to empower security practitioners with an expressive query language that can be applied to threat hunting, detection, and incident response activities simultaneously.

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  • Stairwell aims to empower security practitioners with an expressive query language that can be applied to threat hunting, detection, and incident response activities simultaneously.
  • "Stairwell has created a different approach to security that enables organizations to get ahead of the most sophisticated attackers," said Sequoia's Coughran.
  • The Inception platform is built to help security teams outsmart any attacker, empowering them with recursive contextual threat analysis, detection, and response to detect compromise faster.
  • Stairwell is comprised of security industry leaders and engineers from Google and is backed by Sequoia Capital, Accel, and Gradient Ventures.

Hearst Television Launches "Very Local" App Across Popular Streaming Platforms

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Monday, September 20, 2021

Very Local features locally focused, free ad-supported streaming (FAST) channels across Hearst Television's footprint serving 26 US media markets spanning 39 states.

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  • Very Local features locally focused, free ad-supported streaming (FAST) channels across Hearst Television's footprint serving 26 US media markets spanning 39 states.
  • "Very Local is an opportunity for Hearst Television to bring even moreaward-winning journalism to streaming audiences in our local communities,"said Hearst Television President Jordan Wertlieb.
  • The FAST channels are available in the Very Local streaming app as well as from Tubi and Syncbak's free direct-to-consumer OTT app, VUIt.
  • Hearst Television owns and operates 33 television and two radio stations serving 26 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households.

The Salvation Army Receives $10 Million Grant for Disaster Relief from Lilly Endowment Inc.

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Monday, September 20, 2021

"Lilly Endowment has a long history of supporting the disaster relief efforts of The Salvation Army," said Ronni Kloth, the Endowment's vice president for community development.

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  • "Lilly Endowment has a long history of supporting the disaster relief efforts of The Salvation Army," said Ronni Kloth, the Endowment's vice president for community development.
  • To learn more about The Salvation Army's ongoing relief efforts, or to make a donation, visit www.salvationarmyusa.org .
  • The Salvation Army annually helps 30 million Americans overcome poverty, addiction, and economic hardships through a range of social services.
  • During times of disaster, 100 percent of designated donations to The Salvation Army are used for immediate response and long-term efforts.

The Salvation Army Stands Ready for Tropical Storm Nicholas

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Monday, September 13, 2021

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Salvation Army is preparing resources to meet the immediate needs of survivors and first responders ahead of Tropical Storm Nicholas in Texas and Louisiana.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Salvation Army is preparing resources to meet the immediate needs of survivors and first responders ahead of Tropical Storm Nicholas in Texas and Louisiana.
  • "The Salvation Army stands ready to meet immediate needs wherever they exist," said Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder, national commander of The Salvation Army.
  • "We are carefully monitoring Tropical Storm Nicholas and have mobile feeding units and staff along the Texas coast prepared to respond, if necessary," said Alvin Migues, Emergency Disaster Services director for The Salvation Army in Texas.
  • Tropical Storm Nicholas comes in the middle of what has already been a busy hurricane season.

Ziegler Closes $42,125,000 Financing For Trevecca Nazarene University

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Friday, September 3, 2021

Trevecca Nazarene University ("Trevecca" or the "University") is a fully accredited, coeducational Christian university with its main campus located in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, approximately two miles from downtown.

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  • Trevecca Nazarene University ("Trevecca" or the "University") is a fully accredited, coeducational Christian university with its main campus located in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, approximately two miles from downtown.
  • Trevecca offers 20 associate degrees, 70 bachelor's degrees, 21 master's programs, and three doctoral programs, as well as one specialist degree, and one certificate program.
  • As of fall 2020, 1,493 traditional undergraduate, on-campus and remote students, and 2,475 non-traditional associate, undergraduate, master's and doctoral students were enrolled at the university.
  • Ziegler competently formed that bridge between our University and the investor community and helped us tell the story of Trevecca.

The Salvation Army Activates Bicoastal Ida Response

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Friday, September 3, 2021

"Hurricane Ida is turning into a unique and historic disaster," said Jeff Jellets, Emergency Disaster Services director for The Salvation Army Southern Territory.

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  • "Hurricane Ida is turning into a unique and historic disaster," said Jeff Jellets, Emergency Disaster Services director for The Salvation Army Southern Territory.
  • The Salvation Army currently has 133 disaster workers who have given 4,662 hours of service in response to Hurricane Ida in the South.
  • The Salvation Army is partnering with city and state officials to determine impacts and coordinate response efforts.
  • During times of disaster, 100 percent of designated donations to The Salvation Army are used for immediate response and long-term efforts.

Montana State University Announces Philanthropic Gift Of $101M, The Largest Donation Ever To A College Of Nursing In The U.S.

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Monday, August 30, 2021

Develop an endowed scholarship fund that will allow the MSU College of Nursing to keep the cost of nursing education affordable for all students.

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  • Develop an endowed scholarship fund that will allow the MSU College of Nursing to keep the cost of nursing education affordable for all students.
  • Founded in 1893, Montana State University is the largest public or private university in the state of Montana.
  • Founded in 1937, Montana State University's College of Nursing offers bachelor's, accelerated bachelor's, master's and doctoral-level nursing education to produce nurses, nurse leaders, nurse educators and nurse practitioners for Montana.
  • Using a distributed model, Montana State is the largest producer of registered nurses in Montana and is the sole provider of doctoral nurse practitioner education in the state.

The Salvation Army Prepares for Second Hurricane Response in One Week

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Friday, August 27, 2021

Hurricane Ida, the first major hurricane to hit the Gulf Coast in 2021, is expected to make landfall along the northern U.S. Gulf Coast on Sunday, August 29.

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  • Hurricane Ida, the first major hurricane to hit the Gulf Coast in 2021, is expected to make landfall along the northern U.S. Gulf Coast on Sunday, August 29.
  • "We are no stranger to hurricanes like Ida," said Emergency Disaster Services Director of The Salvation Army's Southern Territory, Jeff Jellets.
  • With a presence in nearly every ZIP code in the country, The Salvation Army is uniquely positioned to respond with services tailored to local community needs.
  • During times of disaster, 100 percent of designated donations to The Salvation Army are used for immediate response and long-term efforts.

Harris Teeter launches campaign to support United Way and The Salvation Army

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021

MATTHEWS, N.C., Aug. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Harris Teeter announced today the launch of its United Way and Salvation Army Round Up Campaign.

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  • MATTHEWS, N.C., Aug. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Harris Teeter announced today the launch of its United Way and Salvation Army Round Up Campaign.
  • Now through Nov. 2, Harris Teeter shoppers are invited to round up their transaction to the nearest whole dollar at checkout; 100 percent of funds raised will be distributed evenly among local United Way chapters and Salvation Army commands throughout Harris Teeter's marketing areas.
  • "Harris Teeter is proud to continue its support of United Way and The Salvation Army," said Danna Robinson, communication manager for Harris Teeter.
  • All funds collected through this campaign will remain local, benefitting the United Way chapter and The Salvation Army command in the community nearest to the Harris Teeter at which the money was donated.