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Tyler Technologies Announces Veterans Service Officers Excellence Award Winners

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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These awards recognize outstanding Veterans Service Officers and Offices who are users of Tyler’s Veterans’ Benefits and VetraSpec solutions.

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  • These awards recognize outstanding Veterans Service Officers and Offices who are users of Tyler’s Veterans’ Benefits and VetraSpec solutions.
  • “Tyler is honored to recognize the winners of our first annual VSO Excellence Awards,” said Brian Combs, president of Tyler’s Platform Solutions Division.
  • Tyler is honored to support these dedicated public servants with software applications to help them more effectively serve those who have served.”
    The VSO Excellence Award winners are:
    Exceptional Outreach Award: Jessica McClellan, Stark County, North Dakota.
  • Tyler’s Veterans’ Benefits and VetraSpec solutions have processed Department of Veterans Affairs claims for almost half of the nearly 19 million American veterans living today.

Lifeline of Ohio presents awards to champions of organ, eye and tissue donation

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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Columbus, OH, Mar 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lifeline of Ohio and the Donate Life community invites the public to come together on April 1 at 7:30 p.m. EST for a first-of-its-kind online musical celebration of life to kick off Donate Life Month. 

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  • “This event is a special reminder of the incredible collaboration throughout the donation process,” said Lifeline of Ohio CEO Andrew Mullins.
  • Lifeline of Ohio’s Rooted in Life campaign was also unveiled to showcase the effort to diminish disparities in the Black community surrounding donation and transplantation.
  • Several donation champion awards were presented to community partners who play vital roles throughout the donation process.
  • For more information about organ, eye and tissue donation, visit http://www.lifelineofohio.org

Army Veteran Receives All-Terrain Trackchair at New York Yankees Game

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In partnership with the New York Yankees baseball team, Veterans service organization The Independence Fund presented US Army Veteran Byron "Pete" Sutherland with an all-terrain trackchair during the Yankees' August 1 match up against the Tampa Bay Rays.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In partnership with the New York Yankees baseball team, Veterans service organization The Independence Fund presented US Army Veteran Byron "Pete" Sutherland with an all-terrain trackchair during the Yankees' August 1 match up against the Tampa Bay Rays.
  • To date, The Independence Fund has provided nearly 2,700 chairs to wounded, injured, and ill Veterans.
  • "We count it a privilege to partner with organizations as respected and recognized as the Yankees.
  • "It is remarkable to see a deserving Veteran like Pete Sutherland receive the gift of physical independence with the assistance of our all-terrain trackchairs."

Stellar Lineup of Chefs and Wine Experts Grows for Galveston Island Wine Festival at Moody Gardens

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Friday, July 14, 2023
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Galveston, Texas - July 13, 2023 – With each announcement of new additions to the 2023 Galveston Island Wine Festival lineup, anticipation for the Labor Day weekend festivities builds.

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  • Galveston, Texas - July 13, 2023 – With each announcement of new additions to the 2023 Galveston Island Wine Festival lineup, anticipation for the Labor Day weekend festivities builds.
  • Set against the picturesque backdrop of Moody Gardens, this year's festival promises to be a celebration of exceptional flavors, enticing aromas, and unforgettable experiences.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Chef James Lundy and Chef Paul Miller to this outstanding lineup of culinary talents for the Galveston Island Wine Festival," said John Zendt, CEO of Moody Gardens.
  • The 2023 Galveston Island Wine Festival is set to take place over Labor Day weekend at Moody Gardens.

Universal Technical Institute Recognized for Efforts to Train America's Veterans for In-Demand Careers

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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PHOENIX, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Technical Institute (UTI), a division of Universal Technical Institute, Inc (NYSE: UTI), and a leading workforce solutions provider of transportation, skilled trades and energy education programs, is announcing it has once again earned the Military Friendly® School designation, which accounts for student retention and graduation and job placement rates, among other criteria. UTI's campuses in Avondale, Ariz., Sacramento, Rancho Cucamonga and Long Beach, Calif., Dallas and Houston, Texas, Lisle, Ill. and Exton, Penn., along with NASCAR Technical Institute in Mooresville, N.C. and Motorcycle & Marine Mechanics Institute in Orlando, Fla. were among the schools awarded for 2022-2023.

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  • Most UTI campuses are outfitted with a veteran-friendly space and UTI offers the Salute to Service Grant, which gives eligible veterans a 10% tuition discount.
  • "Veterans are highly trained, talented and agile, and among the most dedicated, capable and disciplined students and employees we've met," said Jerome Grant, chief executive officer of UTI.
  • Schools who achieve awards designation show true commitment in their efforts, going over and above that standard."
  • For more information on UTI's Military and Veterans Services, visit https://www.uti.edu/support-services/military-veteran-services .

AISN Earns Official Certification as a Virginia Values Veterans Company

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Friday, February 24, 2023
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RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 24, 2023  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AIS Network announced today that it has earned official certification as a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) company for its commitment to hiring military veterans.

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  • AIS Network announced today that it has earned official certification as a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) company for its commitment to hiring military veterans.
  • RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AIS Network announced today that it has earned official certification as a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) company for its commitment to hiring military veterans.
  • The company ranks on Virginia Business Magazine's 2023 list of the 100 " Best Places to Work in Virginia ."
  • The V3 Program, which is an official Commonwealth of Virginia program through the Virginia Department of Veterans Services, helps train employers to develop and implement successful, long-term strategies to recruit, hire and retain veterans.

Wreaths Across America Radio Announces New Strategic Partnerships with Veteran Radio Programs

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Monday, February 6, 2023
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Today, Wreaths Across America Radio proudly announces entering into a content-sharing agreement with several exciting new program partners.

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  • Today, Wreaths Across America Radio proudly announces entering into a content-sharing agreement with several exciting new program partners.
  • “The Wreaths Across America Radio lineup is constantly evolving as we are always looking for content that is relevant to veterans and military families, and in support of the mission of Wreaths Across America.
  • You can listen to Wreaths Across America Radio’s 24/7 internet stream anytime and anywhere on the iHeart Radio app, Audacy app, TuneIn app, or at www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/radio .
  • The radio show runs Fridays at 6 pm ET and Sundays at 4 pm ET on Wreaths Across America Radio.

SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS CELEBRATE GIVINGTUESDAY WITH SURPRISE DONATION OF $1 MILLION TO 10 NATIVE NONPROFITS

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
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Highland, CA, Nov. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In honor of GivingTuesday, the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians surprised 10Native-led organizations with $100,000 each, for a total $1 million.

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  • Highland, CA, Nov. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In honor of GivingTuesday, the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians surprised 10Native-led organizations with $100,000 each, for a total $1 million.
  • GivingTuesday, historically the Tuesday after Black Friday and Cyber Monday, is the largest day of philanthropic giving every year.
  • In 2021, a total of $3 billion dollars was donated to nonprofits in the United States on a single day.
  • The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians is a federally-recognized Indian tribe located on the San Manuel Indian Reservation near Highland, California.

Combined Federal Campaign celebrates Giving Tuesday with Federal, Military Leadership

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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Campaign leaders are aiming to raise millions of dollars in the CFCNCA alone on this years Giving Tuesday.

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  • Campaign leaders are aiming to raise millions of dollars in the CFCNCA alone on this years Giving Tuesday.
  • In 2021, the federal community pledged over $3.6 million to participating charities during the week of Giving Tuesday.
  • Giving Tuesday marks the time of year when we reflect and show gratitude for all have in our lives.
  • Throughout Giving Tuesday, Federal and military leadership will appear live on CFCNCAs YouTube and Facebook pages with messages of support and share missions of charities representing the fifteen highlighted causes in the CFC.

Kalamazoo Valley Community College College Celebrates Veterans Day with Numerous Activities

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Monday, November 7, 2022
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KALAMAZOO, Mich., Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kalamazoo Valley Community College will recognize Veterans Day 2022 with several events on its Texas Township Campus Nov. 10 and 11. All events are free and open to the public.

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  • Kalamazoo Valley Community College will recognize Veterans Day 2022 with several events on its Texas Township Campus Nov. 10 and 11.
  • KALAMAZOO, Mich., Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kalamazoo Valley Community College will recognize Veterans Day 2022 with several events on its Texas Township Campus Nov. 10 and 11.
  • "For our Global War on Terror veterans at Kalamazoo Valley, this is an opportunity to continue processing their experiences, and for our Kalamazoo Valley community it is a chance to learn about the veteran experience of the last 20 years," Heidelberg said.
  • Kalamazoo Valley welcomes more than 250 veterans and their dependents to campus each year.