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TopLine Financial Credit Union Hosts Holiday Gift Drive to Brighten up the Holidays

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

MAPLE GROVE, Minn., Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TopLine Financial Credit Union , a Twin Cities-based member-owned financial services cooperative , held their 25th annual Holiday Gift Drive benefitting five local non-profits, African Education and Health Initiative, Avenues for Youth, Community Emergency Assistance Programs (CEAP), MORE Community Services and YMCA of the North Youth and Family Services.

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  • MAPLE GROVE, Minn., Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TopLine Financial Credit Union , a Twin Cities-based member-owned financial services cooperative , held their 25th annual Holiday Gift Drive benefitting five local non-profits, African Education and Health Initiative, Avenues for Youth, Community Emergency Assistance Programs (CEAP), MORE Community Services and YMCA of the North Youth and Family Services.
  • TopLine members and employees generously donated gifts of toys, clothing, scarves and gift cards to brighten up the holiday season for neighbors in need.
  • When the program ended TopLine employees and members had donated nearly 700 holiday gifts and nearly $1,900 in cash to assist local families in need.
  • TopLine Financial Credit Union , a Twin Cities-based credit union, is Minnesota’s 11th largest credit union, with assets of nearly $800 million and serves over 51,000 members.

Vizient Hosts Congressional Briefing on Mental and Behavioral Health

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

Yesterday on Capitol Hill, Vizient, Inc. held a policy briefing titled, “Communities in Crisis: How Hospitals are Addressing Mental and Behavioral Health Challenges in their Communities” at the Rayburn House Office Building.

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  • Yesterday on Capitol Hill, Vizient, Inc. held a policy briefing titled, “Communities in Crisis: How Hospitals are Addressing Mental and Behavioral Health Challenges in their Communities” at the Rayburn House Office Building.
  • The event focused on hospitals’ critical role in providing mental and behavioral health treatment and support, drawing attendance from more than 60 deeply engaged congressional staff and industry stakeholders.
  • Notably, the panelists highlighted various programs and partnerships that aim to increase access and enhance care quality, such as an innovative program focused on post-discharge care, a new behavioral health urgent care model, and collaborative efforts with schools and pediatricians to promote youth mental health.
  • Vizient looks forward to continuing to work closely with policymakers, industry stakeholders, and healthcare providers to promote policies and initiatives that increase access to high-quality mental and behavioral healthcare services.

Cypress Lake Recovery Launches First Responder Trauma and Addiction Recovery Program

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

HOUSTON, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cypress Lake Recovery located just North of Houston, TX, is proud to announce the launch of our First Responder Recovery Program.

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  • HOUSTON, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cypress Lake Recovery located just North of Houston, TX, is proud to announce the launch of our First Responder Recovery Program.
  • "I'm proud to have worked with the clinical team at Cypress Lake Recovery to establish a top-notch First Responder Program," says Libby Timmons, M.Ed, LISAC, CEAP, SAP.
  • Cypress Lake Recovery is a residential drug and alcohol addiction treatment center, located on 52 acres, including a pristine 22 acre lake with four islands.
  • Cypress Lake Recovery is also pleased to announce that alongside the launch of their First Responder Program, they are proud to announce in-network-status with Optum United Healthcare and Carelon, formerly Beacon Health.

TopLine Financial Credit Union Members and Employees Help Youth Prepare for a Successful Back to School Season

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

TopLine members and employees generously donated a variety of school supplies including notebooks, folders, binders, pencils, crayons, calculators, flash drives, backpacks and more to help youth in our communities get ready for the new school year.

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  • TopLine members and employees generously donated a variety of school supplies including notebooks, folders, binders, pencils, crayons, calculators, flash drives, backpacks and more to help youth in our communities get ready for the new school year.
  • TopLine and community members could purchase items from the credit union’s Amazon Wishlist or Target Registry, and have them delivered directly to TopLine, and in return we delivered to our charitable partners.
  • When the program ended employees and members had donated over 2,230 school supply items, nearly 50 backpacks and over $700 in cash to assist local youth in need.
  • TopLine Financial Credit Union , a Twin Cities-based credit union, is Minnesota’s 11th largest credit union, with assets of more than $785 million and serves over 50,000 members.

Caterpillar Foundation’s Support Enables CEAP to Prepare Brazilian High Schoolers for Careers in Emerging Tech

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

Starting this February, high school students at the Centro Educacional Assistencial Profissionalizante (CEAP) in Brazil will expand their tech education and gain career-advancing skills through ISACA’s Certified in Emerging Technology (CET) certification courses, in partnership with the Caterpillar Foundation.

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  • Starting this February, high school students at the Centro Educacional Assistencial Profissionalizante (CEAP) in Brazil will expand their tech education and gain career-advancing skills through ISACA’s Certified in Emerging Technology (CET) certification courses, in partnership with the Caterpillar Foundation.
  • Over the course of three years, CET will complement CEAP students’ existing curriculum and prepare them for a range of tech careers.
  • As part of this CEAP program through the Caterpillar Foundation, ISACA will provide CET course materials in Portuguese and Spanish and certify accredited trainers locally to deliver the instruction.
  • Many paid and renowned universities here still do not even address these subjects,” says Gustavo Yoshiak, manager of institutional development at CEAP.

During Minnesota FoodShare Month TopLine Financial Credit Union Members and Employees Give Back to Local Twin Cities Communities

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

TopLine members and employees generously donated non-perishable food items of canned vegetables, soups, rice, and dry pasta to help fight hunger in our local communities.

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  • TopLine members and employees generously donated non-perishable food items of canned vegetables, soups, rice, and dry pasta to help fight hunger in our local communities.
  • With MN FoodShare’s estimation that one meal is about 1.2 pounds of food, TopLine employees and members we were able to provide over 462 meals to our local communities.
  • “TopLine is dedicated to working together to strengthen our local communities and support those that need food assistance,” said Tom Smith, TopLine Financial Credit Union President and CEO.
  • TopLine Financial Credit Union, a Twin Cities-based credit union, is Minnesota’s 11th largest, with assets of more than $769 million and serves 50,000 members.

University of Maryland and Grit Digital Health Announce New Research on Man TherapyⓇ, An Innovative Men's Mental Health Intervention

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

DENVER, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Jodi Frey, PhD, LCSW-C, CEAP - Professor and Associate Dean of Research, University of Maryland School of Social Work - and Grit Digital Health announced new research today on the efficacy of ManTherapy.org, an innovative suicide prevention and mental health program for working-aged men. Designed as a comprehensive public awareness campaign, Man Therapy uses humor to connect with men, break through stigma, and help them engage with life-saving tools. The innovative campaign and 24/7 digital platform encourages men to think differently about mental health and take action before ever reaching a point of crisis.

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  • DENVER, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Dr. Jodi Frey, PhD, LCSW-C, CEAP - Professor and Associate Dean of Research, University of Maryland School of Social Work - and Grit Digital Health announced new research today on the efficacy of ManTherapy.org , an innovative suicide prevention and mental health program for working-aged men.
  • The innovative campaign and 24/7 digital platform encourages men to think differently about mental health and take action before ever reaching a point of crisis.
  • Man Therapycurrently offers free, 24/7 access to any person who is looking for information and resources related to men's mental health and well-being.
  • Grit Digital Health develops behavioral health solutions through design and technology that envision a new way to approach mental health and well-being.

TopLine Financial Credit Union Members and Employees Help Youth Prepare for Back to School

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

TopLine members and employees generously donated a variety of school supplies including notebooks, folders binders, pencils, crayons, calculators, flash drives, backpacks and more to help youth in our communities get ready for the new school year.

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  • TopLine members and employees generously donated a variety of school supplies including notebooks, folders binders, pencils, crayons, calculators, flash drives, backpacks and more to help youth in our communities get ready for the new school year.
  • When the drive ended TopLine employees and members had donated over 1,600 school supply items, nearly 50 backpacks and over $700 in cash to assist local youth in need.
  • Since 2002, TopLine Financial Credit Union employees and members have been involved in several programs each year to benefit Avenues for Youth, Community Emergency Assistance Programs (CEAP) and Keystone Community Services.
  • TopLine Financial Credit Union , a Twin Cities-based credit union, is Minnesotas 13th largest, with assets of more than $680 million and serves over 47,00 members.

TXU Energy Kicks Off 2022 Beat the Heat Program, Providing $100,000 for Fans and A/C Units to Keep Texans Cool

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

IRVING, Texas, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With extreme heat already impacting the health and well being of the most vulnerable Texans, TXU Energy remains committed to supporting our neighbors. The company's 24th annual Beat the Heat program is a multi-week initiative that includes the distribution of new air conditioning units and fans, summer energy conservation tips, and information on financial assistance for TXU Energy customers.

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  • The company's 24th annual Beat the Heat program is a multi-week initiative that includes the distribution of new air conditioning units and fans, summer energy conservation tips, and information on financial assistance for TXU Energy customers.
  • TXU Energy's $100,000 Beat the Heat contribution directly supports more than a dozen social service organizations across Texas.
  • 2022 summer giving highlights include:
    Dallas The Senior Source: $25,000 will fund the purchase of new window air conditioning units for older adults.
  • TXU Energy continues to provide bill-payment assistance to customers in need through its TXU Energy AidSM program .

TopLine Credit Union Members and Employees Deliver Holiday Cheer to Local Communities

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022

TopLine members could leave unwrapped gifts, scarves or yarn under the Holiday Tree at any TopLine location.

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  • TopLine members could leave unwrapped gifts, scarves or yarn under the Holiday Tree at any TopLine location.
  • A special thanks goes out to our employees and members who were so generous this season, said Tom Smith, TopLine Federal Credit Union President and CEO.
  • Since 2002, TopLine Federal Credit Union employees and members have been involved in several programs each year to benefit Avenues for Youth, CEAP, MORE, Keystone and the YMCA of the North Youth and Family Services.
  • TopLine Federal Credit Union , a Twin Cities-based credit union, is Minnesotas 13th largest, with assets of more than $650 million and serves nearly 46,000 members.