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Alamo Colleges District Launches Pilot Near-Peer Coaching Program to Help More Underserved Texans Access and Complete College

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

SAN ANTONIO , Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alamo Colleges District, the largest community college district in the south Texas region that serves 70,000+ students and provides tuition-free college to thousands of high school seniors, today announced a major new pilot initiative designed to improve first-year student retention, particularly among first-generation students and students from under-resourced backgrounds, through near-peer coaching. Through a collaboration with national nonprofit College Possible, the community college district will bring evidence-based near-peer coaching to 700 AlamoPROMISE students on two of its campuses, the majority of whom are from under-resourced backgrounds or are first-generation students.

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  • Beginning August 2023, the Alamo Colleges District will offer College Possible's Catalyze success coaching program to help improve persistence and retention, particularly among first-year Pell recipients and first-generation college students.
  • The collaboration with College Possible draws on the nonprofit's 20-year history of training AmeriCorps service members as college access and success mentors to help high school juniors and seniors from underserved communities enroll in -- and complete -- college.
  • In 2022, College Possible redesigned the Catalyze coaching curriculum with an increased focus on meeting the varied and complex needs of community college students.
  • Generous support from the Travelers Foundation has enabled College Possible's expansion into the community college sector over the past two years.

HealthTrackRx Awarded Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Louisville Chapter Philanthropist of the Year

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

DENTON, Texas, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HealthTrackRx, the nation's premier PCR-based infectious disease laboratory, is honored to have been awarded the AFP Greater Louisville Chapter Philanthropist of the Year. Nominees were selected for demonstrating outstanding civic and charitable responsibility in our community.

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  • DENTON, Texas, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HealthTrackRx, the nation's premier PCR-based infectious disease laboratory, is honored to have been awarded the AFP Greater Louisville Chapter Philanthropist of the Year.
  • Family & Children's Place nominated HealthTrackRx for our ongoing partnership and support, which began when we opened our newest lab in Clarksville, IN, in 2022.
  • In the past year, our leadership team assembled and donated welcome bags for children visiting the center.
  • "Our vision is Getting People Healthier Faster," said Martin Price, Executive Chairman and CEO of HealthTrackRx.

Private Transfer Fees Fund Public Charities

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Monday, April 10, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Covenant Clearinghouse, the largest servicer of private transfer fees in the U.S., is pleased to announce a significant increase in charitable giving in 2022.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Covenant Clearinghouse, the largest servicer of private transfer fees in the U.S., is pleased to announce a significant increase in charitable giving in 2022.
  • This year, the organization focused on supporting non-profits that are addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing their community, including park land and open space, affordable housing, poverty, and healthcare.
  • “We particularly like the symmetry of new homes providing funding for affordable housing”, said Joe Alderman, Managing Partner of Covenant Clearinghouse.
  • The organization looks forward to continuing to support non-profits in their efforts to make the world a better place.

Step One Automotive Group Receives Florida Department of Education Commissioner's Business Recognition Award

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla., Jan. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Step One Automotive Group has been named a recipient of the Florida Department of Education's 2022 Commissioner's Business Recognition Award.

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  • FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla., Jan. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Step One Automotive Group has been named a recipient of the Florida Department of Education's 2022 Commissioner's Business Recognition Award.
  • These educational connections help Florida school districts gain a competitive edge in providing enhanced services to the students they serve.
  • Step One Automotive Group is the only Okaloosa County recipient of the award this year.
  • Step One Automotive Group recently celebrated its first five years in business.

Corcoran Reverie Welcomes Destin Legend Cindy Cole to Champion New Destin Location

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Thursday, December 29, 2022

DESTIN, Fla., Dec. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Corcoran Reverie , a high-end real estate brokerage and an affiliate of Corcoran Group LLC, proudly announces their new partnership with leading luxury agent Cindy Cole as they continue their focus on the growth of the Destin division of Corcoran Reverie.

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  • DESTIN, Fla., Dec. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Corcoran Reverie , a high-end real estate brokerage and an affiliate of Corcoran Group LLC, proudly announces their new partnership with leading luxury agent Cindy Cole as they continue their focus on the growth of the Destin division of Corcoran Reverie.
  • "Hillary and I have discussed doing something together for years but never found the right time or brand match," says Cindy Cole.
  • Cindy Cole Fine Homes supports Emerald Coast Children's Advocacy Center, Alaqua Animal Refuge, Althea's Legacy, as well as several national charities.
  • "Now, I'm thrilled to work with the Corcoran Reverie premier brand abundant with support staff, resources, and commitment to excellence in selling luxury real estate."

Scott Everett, Founder, and CEO of S2 Capital, Named to D CEO Magazine's 8th Annual Dallas 500 List

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

DALLAS, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- S2 Capital ("S2"), a national private investment firm, today announced that Scott Everett, Founder, and CEO of S2, has been named to the 2023 Dallas 500 list as one of the region's most powerful and influential business leaders. Released annually and now in its eighth year, Dallas 500 is the award-winning business title of D Magazine Partners that profiles leaders from Dallas to Fort Worth and across over 50 business categories.

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  • "I'm honored to be recognized by D CEO in the company of such talented local business leaders," said Everett.
  • "Making the Dallas 500 is no easy feat in a market as large and vibrant as North Texas," said D CEO Editor Christine Perez.
  • D CEO was named the nation's best regional business magazine in 2022 and 2021 by the Alliance of Area Business Publishers.
  • D Magazine Partners also publishes D CEO, D Home, D Weddings, Dallas Medical Directory, People Newspapers, and dmagazine.com, a national award-winning website.

Step One Automotive Group Recognized in AutoSuccess Champions of Charity Program

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla., Nov. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Step One Automotive Group has been named a Champions of Charity honoree by AutoSuccess, a Babcox Media brand.

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  • FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla., Nov. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Step One Automotive Group has been named a Champions of Charity honoree by AutoSuccess, a Babcox Media brand.
  • The Champions of Charity program recognizes automotive industry companies that are making a difference in their communities, businesses and beyond with their charitable acts and donations.
  • "This program was derived from our years of observations of charitable deeds on all sides of the automotive industry," said AutoSuccess Publisher Susan Givens.
  • Step One Automotive Group also owns two standalone pre-owned operations, three wholesale parts operations, and one rental car operation.

The City of Uvalde, Archewell Foundation, and KABOOM! Unveil a New Playground to Bring Hope and Healing for Kids and Families in Uvalde

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

UVALDE, Texas, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Uvalde, Archewell Foundation, and KABOOM! recently partnered to support community unity and healing by creating a playspace for kids and the community to enjoy. The goal of the DeLeon Park playground project is to provide a sense of hope for the Uvalde community that has come together to recover after the tragedy at Robb Elementary School that impacted the lives of the entire community on May 24. The community has been leading the planning of the project to foster a sense of togetherness and healing through the creation of a vibrant space that honors the innocent lives lost and provides a place to play for kids in need of normalcy, restored childhoods, and joy.

Key Points: 
  • recently partnered to support community unity and healing by creating a playspace for kids and the community to enjoy.
  • Located four blocks from Robb Elementary, DeLeon Park reaches hundreds of families, including some of those most impacted by the tragedy.
  • "Uvalde has a long road ahead to recover, but this is a resilient and close-knit community," said Mayor Don McLaughlin.
  • After considerable work with City and community leaders, and hearing about their desire to do even more for kids across Uvalde, KABOOM!

theCoderSchool partners with The Arc of Loudoun to help save major fundraiser

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- theCoderSchool, a Silicon Valley-based children's coding and programming afterschool program, is excited to announce its partnership with The Arc of Loudoun, an organization dedicated to providing support to people with disabilities and their families, to bring a fundraising haunt party and concert featuring They Might Be Giants to the Ion International Training Center on Oct. 8.

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  • "The band was happy to lend their talent to the fundraiser and the concert came together."
  • Hamel and his wife, Ellen, have long supported The Arc by providing coding classes for people with disabilities along with other volunteering assistance.
  • "The Arc of Loudoun's mission embodies everything we care about, and we are honored to be a part of their family."
  • Identified as one of Entrepreneur magazine's hottest post-pandemic brands, theCoderSchool has more than 50 schools operating in more than 15 states.

Kohl’s Gives $8 Million to More Than 150 Nonprofits Across the Country This Holiday Season

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Thats why this holiday season, we are honored to celebrate these local nonprofits that generously serve their respective communities with all of their hearts, said Greg Revelle, Kohls chief marketing officer.

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  • Thats why this holiday season, we are honored to celebrate these local nonprofits that generously serve their respective communities with all of their hearts, said Greg Revelle, Kohls chief marketing officer.
  • More than 150 nonprofits across 49 states will receive grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000.
  • Since 2018, Kohls Cares has donated more than $19 million to hundreds of local nonprofits nationwide supporting family health and wellness through its A Community With Heart program during the holiday season.
  • Kohls is committed to progress in its diversity and inclusion pledges, and the company's environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) stewardship.