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Republic Services Charitable Foundation Announces 2024 National Neighborhood Promise® Grants

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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PHOENIX, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) and the Republic Services Charitable Foundation today announced the 15 organizations receiving 2024 National Neighborhood Promise® grants. The Foundation's National Neighborhood Promise® program aims to promote sustainable communities and the quality of life of residents through volunteer projects, monetary donations and in-kind services. This year, a total of $3 million is being awarded to 15 nonprofit organizations making a lasting difference in their local communities.

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  • PHOENIX, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) and the Republic Services Charitable Foundation today announced the 15 organizations receiving 2024 National Neighborhood Promise® grants.
  • The Foundation's National Neighborhood Promise® program aims to promote sustainable communities and the quality of life of residents through volunteer projects, monetary donations and in-kind services.
  • "Our commitment to being a good neighbor is reinforced through our charitable giving initiatives," said Elena Goodhall, director of charitable giving for Republic Services.
  • Nevada: Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada , Las Vegas; creating the Republic Services storefront in the Junior Achievement Finance Park.

BMO Employees Donate $31 Million to Charitable Partners in 2023

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Monday, December 18, 2023
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TORONTO, Dec. 18, 2023 /CNW/ - BMO today announced that 88 per cent of its employees have donated $31 million to the United Way and thousands of other community organizations across North America, exceeding the bank's industry-leading Employee Giving campaign by $3 million.

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  • TORONTO, Dec. 18, 2023 /CNW/ - BMO today announced that 88 per cent of its employees have donated $31 million to the United Way and thousands of other community organizations across North America, exceeding the bank's industry-leading Employee Giving campaign by $3 million.
  • Over the past five years, BMO employees donated more than $130 million to charities across North America.
  • "We're so pleased to continue working with BMO and its employees who continue to be among United Way's strongest champions," said Daniele Zanotti, President & CEO, United Way Greater Toronto.
  • BMO partners with United Way to convene against critical issues, driving sustainable and meaningful change, and driving progress in our communities.

Northern Trust Anchor Award Goes to Nourishing Hope

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231116374629/en/
    The Northern Trust Anchor Award (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Anchor Award aims to build the capacity of highly effective nonprofit organizations with a grant designed to strengthen infrastructure, systems, skills and resources.
  • The Award is a new facet to Northern Trust’s nearly 135-year history of philanthropic support, including nearly $170 million over the past decade.
  • “We’re deeply honored to receive the first-ever Anchor Award from Northern Trust, a transformative investment in our work and impact,” Nourishing Hope CEO Kellie O’Connell said.
  • Northern Trust invited select past or current Northern Trust Foundation grantees to participate in the Anchor Awards process.

YMCA of Metro Chicago Launches Joyful New Brand: The Power of Play

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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CHICAGO, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago today announced the debut of its new brand: The Power of Play.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago today announced the debut of its new brand: The Power of Play.
  • "'The Power of Play' is all about the ability of fun and joyful actions to bring us together, inspire hope and opportunity, and move our communities forward," said Dorri McWhorter, President & CEO, YMCA of Metro Chicago.
  • — playfulness," said Brandon Davis, Vice President of Brand Engagement, YMCA of Metro Chicago.
  • For more information about how the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago plays both for fun and for progress, please visit ymcachicago.org.

YMCA of Metro Chicago to Serve as Social-Enterprise Partner in Assemble Chicago

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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CHICAGO, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago today announced the organization's plans to open a Loop YMCA in partnership with Assemble Chicago, a proposed mixed-use development in the heart of downtown Chicago that will also provide apartments affordable to a range of incomes, a wellness clinic, and a restaurant opening onto a revitalized Pritzker Park.

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  • In addition to serving as an anchor for Assemble Chicago, the new Loop YMCA will re-establish the YMCA of Metro Chicago's community presence in the city's downtown area.
  • "As an impact-driven initiative focused on holistic community wellbeing and sustainability, Assemble Chicago provides an incredible opportunity for the Y on our journey to strengthen all neighborhoods across the region."
  • "The Community Builders is thrilled to have the YMCA join Assemble Chicago.
  • "A YMCA and TCB partnership combines our capacities to help build strong communities where all people can thrive."

Northern Trust Announces Inaugural Philanthropy Award

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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Northern Trust announced today the inaugural Northern Trust Anchor Award, which will grant up to $1 million to one Chicago-based, innovative nonprofit organization to accelerate its growth and positive impact.

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  • Northern Trust announced today the inaugural Northern Trust Anchor Award, which will grant up to $1 million to one Chicago-based, innovative nonprofit organization to accelerate its growth and positive impact.
  • The Anchor Award is a new facet to Northern Trust’s nearly 135-year history of ongoing philanthropic support.
  • “Northern Trust is committed to creating better financial futures for the communities where we live and work,” Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Michael O’Grady said.
  • “The Anchor Award continues our legacy of elevating change-making organizations.”
    Northern Trust has a long history of groundbreaking philanthropic support.

The Great American Dog Show Comes to Chicago This Weekend August 25-27, 2023, at the McCormick Place Convention Center

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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CHICAGO, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- It's finally here! The Great American Dog Show (GADS) offers unique, affordable, family-friendly entertainment and the thrill of world-class canine competition, this upcoming weekend, August 25-27 at The McCormick Place Convention Center, Lakeside Center.

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  • Two of the dog show world's biggest media stars will be joining forces at the Great American Dog Show.
  • Both David and Wayne are known to millions of television viewers for their broadcasts of the National Dog Show on Thanksgiving Day.
  • The Great American Dog Show has partnered with three charitable organizations: AKC Canine Health Foundation , American Heart Association , and United Way of Metro Chicago .
  • Great American Dog Show runs August 25 (8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.), August 26 (8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) and August 27 (8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.).

Peloton and YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Community Health, Wellbeing, and Engagement

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Monday, August 14, 2023
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CHICAGO, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Peloton and the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago today announced the launch of a strategic partnership aimed at advancing community health and wellbeing, increasing member and community access to best-in-class fitness programming, and closing racial health and opportunity gaps across communities.

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  • Through the partnership, YMCA of Metro Chicago members at select locations now have access to Peloton's innovative programs, equipment, instruction, and coaching that empowers users to establish individualized health, fitness, and lifestyle solutions across user age, location, or previous familiarity with Peloton.
  • In addition to designated spaces for Y members to try free workouts on the Peloton App at the Lake View YMCA, four YMCA of Metro Chicago locations have been outfitted with 12 total Peloton Bikes situated in specially designed, co-branded, experiential spaces.
  • The event will feature fitness and day-camp activities, healthy snacks, special guest appearances, a health and wellbeing panel discussion, and more.
  • "Through this partnership and the upcoming launch event, we're going to demonstrate that world-class health and wellbeing opportunities can truly be, in the words of Peloton, 'for anyone, anywhere.'"

ComEd, YMCA of Metro Chicago Celebrate First Graduating Class of New High School Skills Training Program

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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ComEd and the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago are celebrating the first graduating class of an all-new training program designed to prepare high school students for exciting career possibilities in the clean energy and utilities fields.

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  • ComEd and the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago are celebrating the first graduating class of an all-new training program designed to prepare high school students for exciting career possibilities in the clean energy and utilities fields.
  • During the program, students participated in a first-of-its-kind work-study experience, with opportunities to learn directly from utility leaders.
  • Students enrolled in the program were recruited by the YMCA, which hosted in classroom sessions at its Chicago South location.
  • "Joining the CONSTRUCT Youth Academy training program has helped me learn more about career possibilities with ComEd," said Jayden Mosley, 15, a program graduate and South Chicago resident.

Zuniga Health partners with The Horton Group to bring affordable health benefits to Hispanic owned businesses in Metro Chicago

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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CHICAGO, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zuniga Health LLC , an innovative health plan announced a partnership with The Horton Group, a premier Midwest insurance broker, to offer Zuniga Health's health benefits to Hispanic businesses and employees in Metro Chicago.

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  • CHICAGO, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zuniga Health LLC , an innovative health plan announced a partnership with The Horton Group, a premier Midwest insurance broker, to offer Zuniga Health's health benefits to Hispanic businesses and employees in Metro Chicago.
  • The Zuniga Health / Horton partnership mission is to increase the number of Hispanic employees obtaining cost-effective health benefits.
  • Manny Franco, Vice President at The Horton Group states: "We are excited about the distinct privilege of this partnership.
  • Through our partnership with The Horton Group, Hispanic businesses and employees can, for the first time, obtain affordable health benefits throughout Metro Chicago."