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The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Maurice Moragne as a Pinnacle Life Member for his contributions as a Corporate Executive and Chief Sales Officer.

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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FRISCO, Texas, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Maurice Moragne is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Member for his contributions as a Corporate Executive and Chief Sales Officer.

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  • FRISCO, Texas, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Maurice Moragne is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Member for his contributions as a Corporate Executive and Chief Sales Officer.
  • Mr. Moragne pursued higher education at the historic Edinboro University in Pennsylvania where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science.
  • He is an expert in identifying larger business insights and optimizing business growth for both new and established enterprises.
  • Mr. Moragne has more than 30 years of experience in the field which includes his work as a marketing and sales expert at Farmers Coffee.

CELEBRATING 15 YEARS OF IMPACT: 2023 ARTISTS FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE GALA AT THE TORONTO FILM FESTIVAL HONOURS NELLY FURTADO AND DIRECTOR X

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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This year, the Artists for Peace and Justice Award will be bestowed upon the talented singer-songwriter, Nelly Furtado.

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  • This year, the Artists for Peace and Justice Award will be bestowed upon the talented singer-songwriter, Nelly Furtado.
  • With over 40 million records sold worldwide, Nelly Furtado is recognized as one of Canada's most successful artists.
  • In addition to celebrating the achievements of Director X and Nelly Furtado, APJ welcomes Kardinal Offishall to APJ as a new board member.
  • For more information about Artists for Peace and Justice and its life-changing initiatives, please visit the official website at www.apjnow.org .

10X-NBA ALL-STAR JAMES HARDEN NOMINATED FOR 2022-23 BOB LANIER COMMUNITY ASSIST AWARD

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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HOUSTON, May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 10x-NBA All-Star, basketball legend, entrepreneur, and philanthropist James Harden has received a nomination for the 2022-23 Bob Lanier Community Assist Award—as presented by NBA Cares. This marks his first nomination for the prestigious annual honor, and it follows in the wake of a series of successful community initiatives spearheaded by his Impact13 Foundation over the past 12 months. He stands out as one of ten candidates up for the award. Fan voting just went live and will be available until Sunday May 21 at 11:59pm ET via Jebbit.

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  • HOUSTON, May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 10x-NBA All-Star, basketball legend, entrepreneur, and philanthropist James Harden has received a nomination for the 2022-23 Bob Lanier Community Assist Award—as presented by NBA Cares.
  • Fan voting just went live and will be available until Sunday May 21 at 11:59pm ET via Jebbit .
  • Impact13's work includes the recently launched educational campaign, The Financial Literacy Tour, in partnership with financial expert Jordan Awoye of Awoye Capital.
  • The Bob Lanier Community Assist Award recognizes an NBA player's commitment to improving and uplifting his respective community.

National Press Club Calls For Investigation Into Murder of Haitian Journalist Dumesky Kersaint

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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WASHINGTON, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following is a statement from Eileen O'Reilly, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on the murder of radio journalist Dumesky Kersaint in Haiti on April 16.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following is a statement from Eileen O'Reilly, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on the murder of radio journalist Dumesky Kersaint in Haiti on April 16.
  • "We are extremely concerned about the recent murder of Haitian journalist Dumesky Kersaint, who was shot multiple times by a group of armed assailants.
  • Kersaint is the first Haitian journalist killed in 2023, although there have been kidnappings and beatings.
  • It is essential that there be a full and thorough investigation of the murder of Dumesky Kersaint, as soon as possible.

The Road to Hope Expands Community-Building Efforts to Africa

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Friday, February 3, 2023
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DENVER, Feb. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Road to Hope has announced that, effective February 1st, it will be expanding its impact to include Benin, Africa.

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  • The Road to Hope, a Colorado-based non-profit that partners with individuals and organizations to help build self-sustaining communities, is expanding their efforts to Benin, Africa.
  • DENVER, Feb. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Road to Hope has announced that, effective February 1st, it will be expanding its impact to include Benin, Africa.
  • After twelve years of impactful work in Haiti, The Road to Hope, a Littleton, Colorado based non-profit, remains fully committed to current projects in Haiti as it adds Benin, Africa to its countries of support.
  • The Road to Hope is a non-profit organization dedicated to building self-sustaining communities.

Airlink and USAID Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance Launch Haiti Air Bridge to Deliver Humanitarian Aid

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Thursday, January 5, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Funding for the Airlink air bridge comes from a USAID Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) grant to provide at least two charter flights a month until the end of January. In-kind freight forwarding (cargo pick-up coordination, ground transportation and warehousing) has been provided by Airlink partner SEKO Logistics. 

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  • Disaster logistics nonprofit Airlink has launched an air bridge from the US to Haiti transporting humanitarian aid to the Caribbean Island on behalf of aid agencies working to overcome transport constraints and security concerns.
  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Funding for the Airlink air bridge comes from a USAID Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) grant to provide at least two charter flights a month until the end of January.
  • Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have struggled to deliver aid to Haiti on the back of upward spiraling transport costs.
  • "This air bridge is critically needed to get aid into Haiti, but we could not have done it without the support of SEKO Logistics and grant funding from USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance and the American people."

National Press Club Statement on Murder of Haitian Journalists Charles and Lartigue

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following is a statement from Jen Judson, President of the National Press Club and Gil Klein, President of the National Press Club Journalism Institute on the murder, September 11, of two Haitian journalists: Frantzsen Charles and Tayson Lartigue.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following is a statement from Jen Judson, President of the National Press Club and Gil Klein, President of the National Press Club Journalism Institute on the murder, September 11, of two Haitian journalists: Frantzsen Charles and Tayson Lartigue.
  • Founded in 1908, the National Press Club is the world's leading professional organization for journalists The Club has 3,000 members and is an outspoken advocate for press freedom worldwide.
  • As the non-profit affiliate of the National Press Club, the Institute powers journalism in the public interest.
  • Contact: Bill McCarren for the National Press Club, 202-662-7534
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Dormie Network Foundation Increases its In-Kind Commitment to Nonprofit Partners to $5.5M

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022
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Lincoln, Nebraska, April 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Dormie Network Foundation is proud to announce the continued growth of its in-kind donation program, with a goal of generating $2 million in impact for its nonprofit partners.

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  • Lincoln, Nebraska, April 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Dormie Network Foundation is proud to announce the continued growth of its in-kind donation program, with a goal of generating $2 million in impact for its nonprofit partners.
  • Since 2020, the Foundation has empowered nonprofits by raising the bar on their fundraising opportunities, helping to generate more than $3.2 million in realized donations.
  • Making a difference like this is a point of pride for our employees and solidifies our commitment to our communities."
  • The Dormie Network Foundation will continue its cash distribution program into 2022.

xCAT IQ™ Installed at St. Luke Foundation for Haiti

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Friday, February 25, 2022
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Dr. Marc Augustin, MD St. Luke

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  • Dr. Marc Augustin, MD St. Luke
    "The xCAT IQ has already proven to be an invaluable tool for monitoring stroke and head trauma patients in our facility," states Dr. Marc Augustin, Medical Director of the St. Luke Foundation .
  • "It's very easy-to-use and fast, meaning our existing staff can quickly roll the xCAT IQ to the patient's bedside.
  • "We are honored that the St. Luke Foundation for Haiti selected Xoran's xCAT IQ as their medical imaging solution," says Misha Rakic, CEO, Xoran Technologies.
  • The St. Luke Foundation for Haiti is a 501(c)3 with the mission of supporting programs in Haiti.

HHRD Humanitarian Efforts Remembered on Anniversary of Devastating 2010 Haiti Earthquake

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022
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On this day in 2010, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake rocked the city of Logne, a town west of Port-au-Prince.

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  • On this day in 2010, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake rocked the city of Logne, a town west of Port-au-Prince.
  • HHRD immediately launched its Haiti Earthquake Emergency Relief fund to assist with food, water, shelter, and medicine.
  • Despite the challenges, over 50,000 earthquake victims were assisted by HHRD efforts in the aftermath of that earthquake.
  • Karim Hakim, HHRD Southern California Regional Manager, took part in HHRD's 2010 Youth for Haiti trip.