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MONAT Gratitude Surpasses Halfway Point of $1 Million Pledge to Close Achievement Gaps Around the World

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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MONAT Gratitude today announced the third cycle of nonprofit organizations to receive a grant as part of its $1 million pledge to close achievement gaps in underserved communities around the world.

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  • MONAT Gratitude today announced the third cycle of nonprofit organizations to receive a grant as part of its $1 million pledge to close achievement gaps in underserved communities around the world.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221102005148/en/
    Happiness Is Camping, an organization that provides children with cancer and their siblings a traditional residential camp experience, received a grant from MONAT Gratitude earlier this year through the $1 million pledge initiative.
  • Youth and education have been at the core of MONAT Gratitudes mission since it was founded eight years ago, said Stuart MacMillan, MONAT Global President, Vice-Chair, and board member of MONAT Gratitude.
  • Im so proud of the support from our independent sales force that has allowed MONAT Gratitude to reach the halfway milestone of this initiative.

St. Jude's Ranch for Children to Break Ground on First-of-Its-Kind Healing Center With Homes for Children Who Are Victims of Sex Trafficking

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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The Healing Center is unique from its ground-up residences, holistic treatment options, survivor advocates, trauma-sensitive design, and on-site public school dedicated specifically to this population.

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  • The Healing Center is unique from its ground-up residences, holistic treatment options, survivor advocates, trauma-sensitive design, and on-site public school dedicated specifically to this population.
  • "Child sex trafficking has devastating consequences for its victims, including long-lasting physical and psychological trauma, disease, and even death," said St. Jude's Ranch for Children Chief Executive Officer Dr. Christina Vela.
  • Clark County School District has also approved $5 million to build the school on the Healing Center campus.
  • For more than 56 years, St. Jude's Ranch for Children has been a community of healing and hope.

Homes for Heroes Crosses Milestone of $100 Million Given Back to Heroes

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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The $100 million milestone comes at a time when Homes for Heroes is also celebrating its 20th anniversary from when the concept of giving back to heroes when buying and selling their home was formulated after the tragic events of 9/11.

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  • The $100 million milestone comes at a time when Homes for Heroes is also celebrating its 20th anniversary from when the concept of giving back to heroes when buying and selling their home was formulated after the tragic events of 9/11.
  • The Homes for Heroes Foundation, which celebrated the milestone of $1 million in grants awarded in late 2021, marked the 20-year anniversary and the companys founding after 9/11 by awarding three grants to first responder organizations in Minnesota, where Homes for Heroes is headquartered.
  • In honor of Homes for Heroes 20-year anniversary, the Homes for Heroes Foundation is awarding 20 grants in 2022 to organizations who support our nations heroes who work in the military, law enforcement, firefighting, emergency medical services, healthcare, and education fields.
  • Since 2009, Homes for Heroes, Inc., has helped over 56,000 heroes save over $100 million on their real estate transactions, sold over $14 billion in real estate to heroes, actively partnered with 4,300 like-minded real estate and mortgage professionals whove joined in the mission, and donated over $1 million to heroes in need through the Homes for Heroes Foundation.

Cigna Foundation Commits $3 Million to Help Local Nonprofits Address Childhood Hunger and Mental Health This School Year

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Thursday, August 18, 2022
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BLOOMFIELD, Conn., Aug.18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cigna Foundation today announced more than $3 million in grants to local nonprofits to help address childhood hunger and mental health concerns as schools return to session.

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  • BLOOMFIELD, Conn., Aug.18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cigna Foundation today announced more than $3 million in grants to local nonprofits to help address childhood hunger and mental health concerns as schools return to session.
  • We believe we also have a role to play, and are deepening our partnerships with leading local nonprofits that are essential to healthier, happier children, families, and communities," said Susan Stith, president, Cigna Foundation.
  • Cigna Foundation, established in 1962, is a private foundation funded by contributions from Cigna Corporation (NYSE:CI) and its subsidiaries.
  • In 2021, Cigna Foundation awarded nearly$16 millionin grants to support nonprofits that share our commitment to enhancing health and well-being.

The Grant Cardone Foundation Empowers Young Entrepreneurs with a 10X Pitch-Off

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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AVENTURA, Fla., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Grant Cardone Foundation will be giving 10 teenage entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch their business in a 10X Pitch-Off on Wednesday, August 17. The winner will be selected by Grant Cardone and his executive team, which includes Elena Cardone, Sheri Hamilton, and Jarrod Glandt.

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  • AVENTURA, Fla., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Grant Cardone Foundation will be giving 10 teenage entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch their business in a 10X Pitch-Off on Wednesday, August 17.
  • The winner will be selected by Grant Cardone and his executive team, which includes Elena Cardone, Sheri Hamilton, and Jarrod Glandt.
  • About The Grant Cardone Foundation: The Grant Cardone Foundation is a national nonprofit organization invested in helping youth in our communities reach their fullest potential.
  • About Grant Cardone: Grant Cardone is an American author, sales trainer, real estate investor, and motivational speaker.

First 5 California Announces New Deputy Director

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Monday, May 9, 2022
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- First 5 California (First 5) announced today the hiring of Sara Bachez as the organization's Deputy Director of External and Governmental Affairs. Bachez will lead the development and implementation of the organization's bold public policy agenda guided by the Commission's North Star.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- First 5 California (First 5) announced today the hiring of Sara Bachez as the organization's Deputy Director of External and Governmental Affairs.
  • Bachez will lead the development and implementation of the organization's bold public policy agenda guided by the Commission's North Star.
  • "Our commitment to the Golden State's children and families has never been stronger," said Jackie Thu-Huong Wong, Executive Director of First 5 California.
  • Bachez holds a Master of Business Administration degree from California State University Sacramento and an undergraduate degree in mass communications from UC Berkeley.

Community-Driven Redevelopment of Chicago’s Woodlawn Neighborhood Results in $400 Million in Resources and Positive Outcomes for Residents

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Monday, March 7, 2022
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The study finds important neighborhood outcomes, including greater racial and income diversity.

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  • The study finds important neighborhood outcomes, including greater racial and income diversity.
  • From that, POAH and the City leveraged more than $400 million from nearly 30 sources to build housing and bring amenities to the neighborhood.
  • By hiring an outreach point person and through quality development and property management, POAH built a broad base of neighborhood support.
  • Our current strategic priority is to help advance antiracisthousing and community development through healing-centered, human-centered approaches to neighborhood revitalization.

Verano Affiliate Expands Pennsylvania Footprint with Opening of Zen Leaf West Chester Dispensary

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Thursday, December 2, 2021
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The West Chester Zen Leaf storefront is the third of six permitted clinical registrant dispensary locations opened by Verano affiliate Agronomed Biologics, LLC in Pennsylvania

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  • The West Chester Zen Leaf storefront is the third of six permitted clinical registrant dispensary locations opened by Verano affiliate Agronomed Biologics, LLC in Pennsylvania
    The Pennsylvania medical cannabis program has grown significantly to more than 630,000 statewide patients and caregivers2; Zen Leaf West Chester will offer expanded access to serve Chester Countys medical cannabis community of nearly 26,000 patients3.
  • Zen Leaf West Chester is positioned on Oakland Road, a high-traffic location that is conveniently accessible from both U.S.
  • CHICAGO, Dec. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verano Holdings Corp. (CSE: VRNO) (OTCQX: VRNOF) (Verano or the Company), a leading multi-state cannabis company, today announced the opening of Zen Leaf West Chester, a new storefront under its affiliate Agronomed Biologics, LLC.
  • Zen Leaf West Chester is located at 300 Oakland Road, West Chester, PA 19382 and is scheduled to open December 3 at 9:00 a.m. local time.

Boy Scouts Of America Sexual Abuse Survivors Say "Reject And Vote No To Settlement" And Stop Ongoing Abuse

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Thursday, November 4, 2021
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Survivors of Boy Scouts of America sexual abuse are urging fellow Survivors to REJECT and vote NO on a proposed Modified Fifth Amended Plan of Reorganization (Plan) of the Boy Scouts of America.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Survivors of Boy Scouts of America sexual abuse are urging fellow Survivors to REJECT and vote NO on a proposed Modified Fifth Amended Plan of Reorganization (Plan) of the Boy Scouts of America.
  • "'NO' is the only response," said Doug Kennedy, Vice Chairman of the Official Tort Claimants' Committee (TCC) and a Boy Scouts of America sexual abuse Survivor.
  • "A 'NO' vote is the only way to force the Boy Scouts of America to stop protecting child predators and start protecting children and Survivors," said James Stang of Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones, Counsel to the TCC.
  • of Justice, to represent the interests of all Boy Scouts sexual abuse Survivors.

Verano Reports Second Quarter 2021 Record Revenue of $199M

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Tuesday, August 10, 2021
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CHICAGO, Aug. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verano Holdings Corp. (CSE: VRNO) (OTCQX: VRNOF) (“Verano” or the “Company”), a leading multi-state cannabis company, today announced its results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021. The financial information below is reported on a pro forma consolidated basis accounting for the AltMed acquisition as if completed on January 1, 2021, and all currency is in U.S. dollars.

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  • (CSE: VRNO) (OTCQX: VRNOF) (Verano or the Company), a leading multi-state cannabis company, today announced its results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021.
  • Revenues increased 39% from the first quarter of 2021, and 164% from the second quarter of 2020 to a record $199 million.
  • SG&A expense was $53 million, or 27% of revenue, compared to $29 million, or 20% of revenue, in the first quarter of 2021.
  • Excluding the impact of biological assets, net income was $32 million in the second quarter of 2021, compared to $8 million in the first quarter of 2021.