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Craig Newmark Philanthropies Announces $2.95M Grant to Bob Woodruff Foundation to Expand National Support for Veterans

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Monday, February 28, 2022
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Today, Craig Newmark Philanthropies announced a generous $2.95 million grant to the Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) to strengthen the Foundations Got Your 6 Network.

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  • Today, Craig Newmark Philanthropies announced a generous $2.95 million grant to the Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) to strengthen the Foundations Got Your 6 Network.
  • Thanks to the incredible continued support of Craig Newmark Philanthropies, BWF will infuse its Network with funding to address the most pressing issues facing veterans and military families in their communities.
  • To date, Craig Newmark Philanthropies has donated over $18 million to support the military/veteran community through the Bob Woodruff Foundation.
  • About the Bob Woodruff Foundation:
    The Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) was founded in 2006 after reporter Bob Woodruff was wounded by a roadside bomb while covering the war in Iraq.

Pep Boys Prepares to Celebrate Centennial Anniversary, Commits to Supporting America’s Veterans

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Tuesday, November 10, 2020
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The Pep Boys Centennial Calendar, which can be purchased in Pep Boys stores and online, offers customers hundreds of dollars of savings on automotive service throughout the coming year, and will help provide funds to veterans organizations.

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  • The Pep Boys Centennial Calendar, which can be purchased in Pep Boys stores and online, offers customers hundreds of dollars of savings on automotive service throughout the coming year, and will help provide funds to veterans organizations.
  • To celebrate this Veterans Day and ahead of the new year, Pep Boys has released a commemorative calendar that takes a trip through the decades using the vehicles and milestones of the times.
  • The Bob Woodruff Foundation is thrilled to partner with Pep Boys to continue to invest in our veterans futures.
  • Pep Boys is also announcing a partnership with RecruitMilitary, the nations leading recruitment partner which helps employers connect with veterans seeking employment.

Veterans on Wall Street (VOWS) Announces Tenth Annual Veteran Symposium

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Thursday, October 15, 2020
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Military veterans, spouses and corporate hiring managers are invited to virtually attend the 10th Annual Veterans on Wall Street (VOWS) Symposium on November 9, 2020, from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm ET.

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  • Military veterans, spouses and corporate hiring managers are invited to virtually attend the 10th Annual Veterans on Wall Street (VOWS) Symposium on November 9, 2020, from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm ET.
  • The VOWS Symposium brings transitioning veterans and spouses together with senior corporate leaders, hiring managers and other key leaders from government and the financial services industry.
  • The Symposium is designed to encourage organizations to collaborate, develop, and share recruiting and retention best practices.
  • At Citi, our veteran colleagues are some of the most resilient and team-oriented among us, said Michael Corbat, CEO, Citi.

Companies to Interview on the Spot at 9th Annual ‘Veterans on Wall Street’ Symposium

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Wednesday, October 23, 2019
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Military veterans and spouses are invited to attend the 9th Annual Veterans on Wall Street (VOWS) Symposium, Nov. 4, 2019, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Hudson Yards in Manhattan.

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  • Military veterans and spouses are invited to attend the 9th Annual Veterans on Wall Street (VOWS) Symposium, Nov. 4, 2019, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Hudson Yards in Manhattan.
  • The 2019 VOWS Symposium brings veterans and military spouses together with corporate leaders from the financial services industry, government, military, and veteran support organizations and more.
  • The Symposium is designed to convene leading thinkers and stakeholders to discuss transition into the civilian workforce, with a focus on career readiness.
  • For the first time, select participating companies will conduct job interviews during the Symposium for a variety of career opportunities, including financial crime specialists, bank relationship advisors and managers.