UNICEF USA

UNICEF USA to Unveil 'Heart Strings: Creating Connection to the World's Children' Interactive Experience in Major Cities Across the United States

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

NEW YORK, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UNICEF USA and award-winning multimedia entertainment studio Moment Factory have collaborated to premiere, 'Heart Strings: Creating Connection to the World's Children,' an interactive and family-friendly experience for audiences of all ages to learn about UNICEF's global impact. Taking place in major cities across the United States, each element shines a light on the world's children, and transcends borders, cultures and languages to create a deeply moving and engaging experience.

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  • Taking place in major cities across the United States, each element shines a light on the world's children, and transcends borders, cultures and languages to create a deeply moving and engaging experience.
  • The 'Heart Strings' tour debuts in Houston, followed by stops in Atlanta, Boston and Chicago.
  • Our mission is to bring people together in the physical world so they can experience emotions and connect with each other.
  • For school and youth organization admissions and to access the educators' guide, please visit: www.unicefusa.org/heartstrings/education.

Xylem Teams Up with Partners and Communities Globally to Accelerate Progress on Water Security in 2023

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

In 2023, volunteers from Xylem (NYSE: XYL), its partners and customers supported 1,000 nonprofits, including Americares, Mercy Corps and UNICEF*, to help deliver WASH access and education for communities in 56 countries through Xylem Watermark , the Company’s corporate social responsibility program.

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  • In 2023, volunteers from Xylem (NYSE: XYL), its partners and customers supported 1,000 nonprofits, including Americares, Mercy Corps and UNICEF*, to help deliver WASH access and education for communities in 56 countries through Xylem Watermark , the Company’s corporate social responsibility program.
  • Colleagues participated in skills-based volunteer initiatives, designing and implementing WASH solutions for underserved communities, and building capacity through training and mentorship.
  • “Xylem Watermark draws on the collective power of Xylem’s team, our customers, channel partners, suppliers, and the nonprofit community, to further our mission to solve water.
  • Together, we have a unique opportunity to advance water security for all and our colleagues and partners continue to step up for SDG6,” Austin Alexander, Vice President of Sustainability and Social Impact at Xylem, said.

GAIL ROBERTS, ED FEIJO & TEAM HONORED AS NO. 1 COLDWELL BANKER SALES TEAM (1-3 MEMBERS) IN U.S. FOR SIXTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR

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Monday, February 5, 2024

The Global Luxury sales team is affiliated with the Coldwell Banker Realty office in Cambridge.

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  • The Global Luxury sales team is affiliated with the Coldwell Banker Realty office in Cambridge.
  • 1 team for six years strong," said Kamini Lane, president and CEO of Coldwell Banker Realty.
  • Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team surpassed more than $197 million in closed sales volume in 2023.
  • For more information about buying or selling a home, contact Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team at 617-844-2712 or [email protected] .

Haute Residence and Joyce Rey Continue Their Real Estate Partnership Into Eighth Year

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Friday, January 19, 2024

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Referred to as the "Billionaire's Broker" by ELLE, "First Lady of Luxury Real Estate" by the Chinese media, and "Grand Dame of Real Estate" by the Los Angeles Times—Joyce Rey is an icon in her own right. After more than four decades working in the highest echelons of international luxury real estate, she has amassed more than $6 billion in career sales and a roster of celebrity clients who revere her discretion. Negotiating historic estates is her specialty. She is known for marketing and selling some of the most expensive properties in the United States, including the esteemed Perenchio Estate, "Chartwell," in Bel Air. Each year, she breaks sales records—including her own.

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  • Haute Residence and acclaimed real estate agent Joyce Rey take their partnership into its eighth year.
  • As a Haute Residence member, Joyce is one of the agents who exclusively represents the high-end real estate market in Beverly Hills, California.
  • After more than four decades working in the highest echelons of international luxury real estate, she has amassed more than $6 billion in career sales.
  • Joyce's legendary rise in Los Angeles luxury real estate began in 1974, after her first sale—the estate of Christina Onassis.

The Baxter International Foundation and UNICEF Partner to Expand Access to Safe Water and Sanitation in Egypt

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

The Baxter International Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX), and UNICEF, today announced a partnership to improve access to safe drinking water and sanitation in five water-challenged regions in Egypt.

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  • The Baxter International Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX), and UNICEF, today announced a partnership to improve access to safe drinking water and sanitation in five water-challenged regions in Egypt.
  • Baxter and the Baxter International Foundation actively invest in community-focused water projects to improve access to equitable and safe water and sanitation in water-stressed areas.
  • UNICEF and the Baxter International Foundation previously launched a program to improve water security in La Guajira, Colombia in 2021.
  • Through the programs in Egypt and Colombia, UNICEF and the Baxter International Foundation aim to support United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (UN SDG) 6, focusing on Clean Water and Sanitation.

Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated Partners with Nickelodeon for Our World Global Initiative Celebrating Children

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Together with a coalition of partners, Jack and Jill of America, Inc. joins Nickelodeon in providing resources and best-practices for kid-driven philanthropic opportunities that allow this new generation to take action in their communities and beyond.

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  • Together with a coalition of partners, Jack and Jill of America, Inc. joins Nickelodeon in providing resources and best-practices for kid-driven philanthropic opportunities that allow this new generation to take action in their communities and beyond.
  • On November 20, Jack and Jill of America, Inc. served as a lead Our World partner with UNICEF USA, Nickelodeon and its parent company Paramount, to celebrate World Children's Day —UNICEF's annual day of action for children, by children.
  • Nickelodeon marked World Children's Day with "takeovers" and shadowing experiences at CBS Sports and CBS News stations in various locations.
  • National President Kornisha McGill Brown said, "For 85 years, Jack and Jill of America has been committed to serving children and providing them with opportunities to thrive.

Tripadvisor Co-Founder Launches New Venture: Give Freely, a Shopping Assistant That Finds Coupons and Donates Sales Commissions to Charities as Consumers Shop

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

BOSTON, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Steve Kaufer, the visionary co-founder and longtime leader of Tripadvisor, is excited to announce the launch of Give Freely, a mission-driven company incorporated with the sole purpose of harnessing the collective power of online commerce for charitable good. The company's revolutionary first product is an online shopping assistant that helps people find discounts and donate to the charities of their choice while they shop online. The donations are generated from retailer-paid affiliate marketing sales commissions that other coupon companies pocket as a profit, but Give Freely will divert those funds to charities in desperate need of funding. 100% of every affiliate dollar that comes to Give Freely goes to the user's favorite charity.

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  • The company's revolutionary first product is an online shopping assistant that helps people find discounts and donate to the charities of their choice while they shop online.
  • Consumers can choose which charity they want donations directed to from a pool of over 1.1 million non-profits.
  • "I've always been a believer in the power of large communities taking small, individual actions, and having large collective impacts.
  • With Tripadvisor, that vision led to hundreds of millions of review contributors helping billions of travelers have a better vacation.

How to Make a Difference This Halloween

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Monday, October 2, 2023

This year, you can make Halloween more than just a festive holiday by making a difference for children worldwide.

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  • This year, you can make Halloween more than just a festive holiday by making a difference for children worldwide.
  • Donations to the Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF campaign raise critical funds and relief for children where and when they need it most.
  • "Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF is a beloved Halloween tradition celebrated over the last 73 years by families all across America, mine included," said Shelley Diamond, chief marketing officer at UNICEF USA.
  • "This year, we thought outside the renowned, 'little orange box' and are thrilled to introduce the 'click-or-treat' virtual experience.

Chase Freedom® Announces Q4 2023 Quarterly Categories – Wholesale Clubs, Select Charities and PayPal

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Friday, September 15, 2023

Today, Chase Freedom announced the rotating quarterly categories for Freedom and Freedom Flex cardmembers: Wholesale Clubs, Select Charities and PayPal.

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  • Today, Chase Freedom announced the rotating quarterly categories for Freedom and Freedom Flex cardmembers: Wholesale Clubs, Select Charities and PayPal.
  • Select Charities*: Cardmembers can “feel the reward” when they donate to select charities by earning cash back and helping organizations in need.
  • *Purchases made using PayPal at merchants in the current 5% quarterly categories will be awarded a total of 5% Cash Back rewards.
  • Please note, Person-to-Person (P2P) transactions made with your Chase Freedom card on PayPal may be prohibited or not eligible for 5%.

AmerisourceBergen becomes Cencora, in alignment with the company’s growing global footprint and central role in pharmaceutical access and care

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Cencora will begin trading under the new ticker symbol “COR” on the New York Stock Exchange at the open of the market trading today, August 30, 2023.

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  • Cencora will begin trading under the new ticker symbol “COR” on the New York Stock Exchange at the open of the market trading today, August 30, 2023.
  • Under the new name Cencora, the company unifies its 46,000 employees – across several global business segments – under one identity, propelled by a bold vision and purpose-driven approach to creating healthier futures.
  • "Today is a significant and exciting milestone for Cencora.
  • For more information about the rebrand and updated design and branding elements, visit: www.cencora.com