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University of Phoenix Supports 2023 Phoenix Veterans Day Parade in Phoenix as Medal of Honor Sponsor

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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University of Phoenix is proud to share it was a Medal of Honor sponsor in support of the annual Phoenix Veterans’ Day Parade, managed and presented by the nonprofit Honoring America’s Veterans , and held Saturday, November 11, at 11:00 a.m. MST.

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  • University of Phoenix is proud to share it was a Medal of Honor sponsor in support of the annual Phoenix Veterans’ Day Parade, managed and presented by the nonprofit Honoring America’s Veterans , and held Saturday, November 11, at 11:00 a.m. MST.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231116271089/en/
    A University of Phoenix balloon flies overhead during the Phoenix Veterans Day Parade, an annual event for which University of Phoenix is a Medal of Honor sponsor.
  • The University of Phoenix parade entry features a large balloon and a team of veteran employees, family members and friends accompanying the float.
  • University of Phoenix serves the educational goals of veterans and military students, with specially trained staff to assist service members, veterans, and military spouses and dependents.

New Jersey’s First Service-Disabled Veteran And Latino-Owned Cannabis Dispensary Opens In Jersey City

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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JERSEY CITY, N.J., Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN -- The Cannabis Place announces the grand opening of its New Jersey flagship dispensary location this Thursday at 4:20 p.m.

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  • JERSEY CITY, N.J., Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN -- The Cannabis Place announces the grand opening of its New Jersey flagship dispensary location this Thursday at 4:20 p.m.
  • Recently, the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 360, in partnership with The Cannabis Place, announced the completion of the country’s first-ever cannabis retail pre-apprenticeship training program.
  • Held at The Cannabis Place’s community impact room adjacent to its dispensary in Jersey City, nearly two dozen local students learned the basics of working in a cannabis retail environment from UFCW Local 360’s experts.
  • Every participant, after completing the two-week course, has now started their journey to a unionized cannabis dispensary career with The Cannabis Place.

Open Book Extracts Announces Allen Olson as VP of Supply Chain

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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ROXBORO, N.C., April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Open Book Extracts (OBX), an NSF cGMP and ISO 9001-certified manufacturer of high-quality cannabinoid ingredients and nutraceutical finished products, is pleased to announce Allen Olson will join the organization's leadership team as VP of Supply Chain, reporting to the CEO.

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  • ROXBORO, N.C., April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Open Book Extracts (OBX), an NSF cGMP and ISO 9001-certified manufacturer of high-quality cannabinoid ingredients and nutraceutical finished products, is pleased to announce Allen Olson will join the organization's leadership team as VP of Supply Chain, reporting to the CEO.
  • As a Lean Six Sigma black belt, Olson will leverage his experience to lead EHS, manufacturing, quality control, procurement, materials management, and logistics at OBX.
  • With its breadth of products and services offerings, distinct growth strategy, and bias for innovation, OBX is poised for growth and continued category leadership," stated Allen Olson.
  • "Olson brings decades of extensive supply chain and operations leadership experience in manufacturing companies, and has a special passion for continuous improvement.

DAV announces national leadership change

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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ERLANGER, Ky., April 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, DAV (Disabled American Veterans) announced a change in its senior appointed national staff position as National Adjutant and CEO Marc Burgess announced his retirement after more than a quarter-century of dedicated service on behalf of his fellow veterans, their families and survivors.

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  • ERLANGER, Ky., April 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, DAV (Disabled American Veterans) announced a change in its senior appointed national staff position as National Adjutant and CEO Marc Burgess announced his retirement after more than a quarter-century of dedicated service on behalf of his fellow veterans, their families and survivors.
  • National Commander Joe Parsetich named National Headquarters Executive Director Barry Jesinoski as the organization’s next national adjutant effective June 1, 2023.
  • The Marine Corps veteran replacing Burgess is known far and wide for his vast leadership, knowledge and executive capabilities.
  • Jesinoski began his DAV career as a member of Class II at the National Service Officer Training Academy at Denver in 1995.

National Television Show Military Makeover Welcomes Purple Heart Homes as Official Non-Profit Partner

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Military Makeover with Montel is pleased to announce Purple Heart Homes as the Official Non-Profit Partner for Q4 2023 until Q3 2024.

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  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Military Makeover with Montel is pleased to announce Purple Heart Homes as the Official Non-Profit Partner for Q4 2023 until Q3 2024.
  • "Purple Heart Homes is thrilled to be the exclusive nonprofit partner of Military Makeover," says Dave Sternberg, Board Chairman, Purple Heart Homes.
  • Decorated veteran and Military Makeover host, Montel Williams, along with co-host Art Edmonds and designer Jennifer Bertrand, have completed their 34th season of Military Makeover.
  • "Their support will help us continue to improve the homes and lives of Military Veterans and their families, which is a shared vision for both Military Makeover and Purple Heart Homes."

iCRYO Announces Newest American Hero Program Franchisees

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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HOUSTON, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- iCRYO, the fast-growing recovery and wellness brand, has announced its newest American Hero Franchise Program franchisees, military veterans Steve Giordano and Annette Zamora-Giordano. The husband-and-wife duo are on track to open two new locations in Fort Worth and Lewisville, Texas.

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  • Emerging Recovery and Wellness Franchise to Add Two New Locations in Fort Worth and Lewisville, Texas
    HOUSTON, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- iCRYO , the fast-growing recovery and wellness brand, has announced its newest American Hero Franchise Program franchisees, military veterans Steve Giordano and Annette Zamora-Giordano.
  • iCRYO's American Hero Franchise Program aims to create veteran-friendly franchise opportunities in growing communities.
  • "We established the American Hero Franchise to offer a unique opportunity for Veterans and Active-Duty Service Members interested in owning their own business."
  • The Giordano's join fellow iCRYO American Hero Franchise Program franchisees Travis Ala, Greg Christensen, David Buzzetti, Alex and Cecilia Prince, Shaun Six and Chris Cagle.

$10K HAVEN Grant Helps Louisiana Marine Veteran with Down Payment Assistance

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230207006104/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230207006104/en/
    Red River Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas awarded $10,000 to a Marine veteran in Bossier City, Louisiana, for down-payment assistance on her first home.
  • The disabled veteran enlisted in the Marine Corps as an ROTC student in high school.
  • She was approved to receive a $10,000 HAVEN grant for down-payment assistance – the final piece she needed to secure the home loan.
  • “Red River Bank works tirelessly to serve their clients and we love to see a veteran benefiting from the down-payment assistance opportunity that the HAVEN program offers,” he said.

Kohl’s Gives $5 Million to More Than 150 Nonprofits Across the Country This Holiday Through its A Community with Heart Program

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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Through the companys A Community with Heart program, Kohls associates nationwide are empowered to nominate nonprofits making a difference in their local communities for these grants.

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  • Through the companys A Community with Heart program, Kohls associates nationwide are empowered to nominate nonprofits making a difference in their local communities for these grants.
  • The holidays are a special time for all of us and being able to surprise more than 150 nonprofits nationwide with a total of $5 million in grants makes the season even more meaningful.
  • Since 2018, Kohls Cares has donated more than $24 million to more than 1,000 local nonprofits nationwide through the program during the holiday season.
  • For more information about Kohls impact in the community or how to join our winning team, visit Corporate.Kohls.com or follow @KohlsNews on Twitter.

GOODYEAR, U.S. MARINE CORPS RESERVE TO HOST ANNUAL TOYS FOR TOTS EVENTS

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Monday, November 21, 2022
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AKRON, Ohio, Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Goodyear (NASDAQ: GT) and the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve are partnering for the 12th consecutive year in support of the Marines Toys for Tots Foundation at the company's airship bases in California, Florida and Ohio. Each event will provide the public with an opportunity to donate to Toys for Tots while enjoying an up-close and personal view of the Goodyear Blimp.  

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  • Each event will provide the public with an opportunity to donate to Toys for Tots while enjoying an up-close and personal view of the Goodyear Blimp.
  • "As we celebrate our 75th year of assisting children in need, we are thrilled to welcome Goodyear back for their 12th year as a National Corporate Sponsor of the Marine Toys for Tots Campaign," said retired Marine Colonel Ted Silvester, Vice President of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation.
  • "Their community service goals continue to align with those the Marine Corps has promoted for over seven decades through our Toys for Tots Program.
  • Founded in 1947, it is the mission of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in the community in which the campaign is conducted.

University of Phoenix supports 2022 Veterans Day Parade in Phoenix as Medal of Honor sponsor

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Friday, November 11, 2022
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University of Phoenix is a Medal of Honor sponsor and supports the annual Veterans Day Parade, managed and presented by the nonprofit Honoring Americans Veterans, and held Friday, November 11, at 11:00am MST in Phoenix, Arizona.

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  • University of Phoenix is a Medal of Honor sponsor and supports the annual Veterans Day Parade, managed and presented by the nonprofit Honoring Americans Veterans, and held Friday, November 11, at 11:00am MST in Phoenix, Arizona.
  • The annual parade honors the service and sacrifices of U.S. military veterans and their families; this years parade theme is Liberty, Honor, and Sacrifice.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221111005528/en/
    The University of Phoenix Veteran's Day Parade entry features a large balloon and a team of veteran employees, family members and friends.
  • We appreciate making this a meaningful event for veterans, and part of how we honor our own student veterans.