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Dallas Based Reentry Nonprofit, The Way Back, Awarded Grant from Aventiv Technologies' Community Impact Fund

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Thursday, October 21, 2021
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This grant from the Aventiv Technologies Community Impact Fund will ensure that The Way Back can continue with our vital work as we support and advocate for second chances.

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  • This grant from the Aventiv Technologies Community Impact Fund will ensure that The Way Back can continue with our vital work as we support and advocate for second chances.
  • Connecting individuals with immediate income opportunities, coupled with case management service, equates to a reduction in homeless and lower recidivism.
  • The Way Back was awarded $30,000 from Aventiv Technologies allowing us to provide smart phones and service as part of our "The Way Back to Work" program.
  • This grant will help us empower individuals, restore families and create safer communities" Robert "T-Ray" Manley, Executive Director-The Way Back.

Hollywood Heavyweights Gather For GEANCO Foundation Gala

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The GEANCO Foundation will hold its annual Hollywood fundraiser on Friday, October 29 at The 1 Hotel to rally support for vulnerable women and children in Nigeria.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The GEANCO Foundation will hold its annual Hollywood fundraiser on Friday, October 29 at The 1 Hotel to rally support for vulnerable women and children in Nigeria.
  • Oscar nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor (Doctor Strange, 12 Years a Slave), Golden Globe nominee David Oyelowo (Midnight Sky, Selma), and B.J.
  • Previous Gala Honorees include Charlize Theron (Mad Max: Fury Road, Monster), Benedict Cumberbatch (Doctor Strange, Sherlock), and Forest Whitaker (Black Panther, The Last King of Scotland).
  • For more information on The GEANCO Foundation, visit Geanco.org , and connect with GEANCO on Facebook , Twitter , LinkedIn and Instagram .

Ben Affleck Directs and Stars alongside Shaquille O'Neal and Melvin Gregg in WynnBET Multi-Media Campaign

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Monday, August 30, 2021
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"Our new campaign brings the WynnBET experience to life -- the marquee talent, the connection to Wynn Las Vegas and the excitement of betting with WynnBET," Wynn Interactive CEO Craig Billings said. "Every detail of this shoot was carefully considered, and Ben did a great job hand-picking the cast and crew as well as developing the characters to capture the fun involved with winning together. We're excited to show everyone what WynnBET has to offer."

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  • LAS VEGAS, Aug. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- WynnBET, the premier online sports betting and iGaming app from the global leader in luxury hospitality, Wynn Resorts, on Monday launched its dynamic advertising campaign starring Ben Affleck, Shaquille O'Neal and Melvin Gregg.
  • The full advertising campaign, which includes a 2:20 extended cut version , will air on TV with elements integrated throughout the WynnBET app and social media platforms.
  • In addition to directing and starring in the campaign, Affleck hand-selected Gregg, his co-star in the critically acclaimed sports drama, "The Way Back," for the shoot.
  • "The Wynn offered the perfect backdrop and it was a lot of fun to shoot alongside Ben and Melvin.