Pacific typhoon season

Touchstone Essentials Donates over $50,000 to World Central Kitchen

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Tuesday, December 27, 2022
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RALEIGH, N.C. , Dec. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Touchstone Essentials, a global direct selling organization offering organic wellness and detox supplements, has exceeded its fundraising goal in aid of World Central Kitchen (WCK.org) and donated over $50,000 this holiday season in support of WCK's worldwide relief efforts.

Key Points: 
  • Touchstone Essentials, a detox and organic supplement direct sales company, has donated over $50,000 in aid of World Central Kitchen (WCK.org) this holiday season.
  • This donation reflects Touchstone Essentials' continued commitment to the heroic work undertaken by World Central Kitchen.
  • Touchstone Essentials' vision is to touch the lives of five million families with goodness, and World Central Kitchen is an organization whose values align and further this mission.
  • That's why we chose to team up with World Central Kitchen, an organization that uses the power of food to heal communities around the world."

Storm Guard Looks to Attract Franchisees in Milwaukee

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022
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FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Storm Guard – an innovative and community-driven roofing and construction brand – is taking strides to expand its essential home restoration services to Milwaukee. Storm Guard's services are necessary due to Wisconsin having some of the country's most unpredictable and severe weather, including extreme storms and tornadoes. The brand currently has 39 franchise locations and is looking to add 100 franchise locations in the next five years, with Wisconsin being on the list of states they want to expand. Storm Guard is searching for franchise partners to open 2 territories in Milwaukee.

Key Points: 
  • Storm Guard is searching for franchise partners to open 2 territories in Milwaukee.
  • "With heavy snowfall and frigid temperatures, Storm Guard will be the perfect solution for Milwaukee residents once the snow has started to melt, and potential issues with homeowner's roofs become more evident.
  • "Milwaukee residents will be sure to benefit from the services of Storm Guard and its experts they know they can trust."
  • About Storm Guard: Founded in 2003, Storm Guard saw the demand for a company that specializes in roofing and construction.

11th Hour Racing Awards New Grants to Nonprofit Organizations to Restore Marine Ecosystems and Ocean Health

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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NEWPORT, R.I., Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 11th Hour Racing announced today eight new grants, funded by The Schmidt Family Foundation, to nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

Key Points: 
  • NEWPORT, R.I., Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 11th Hour Racing announced today eight new grants, funded by The Schmidt Family Foundation, to nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
  • The list of initiatives that 11th Hour Racing supports reflects the organization's strategy, which responds to the landscape of ocean-related issues driven by the effects of climate change.
  • "11th Hour Racing's grant program is a catalyst for implementing nature-based solutions in response to climate change," said Michelle Carnevale, Vice President of Programming at 11th Hour Racing.
  • 11th Hour Racing works to mobilize sports, maritime and coastal communities with an innovative approach to inspire solutions for the ocean.

Southern Company continues to receive high marks for environmental transparency

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Monday, December 19, 2022
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ATLANTA, Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For the third consecutive year, Southern Company earned a score of A- for its 2022 CDP Climate Change Disclosure, demonstrating leadership for the North American region and thermal power generation sector. The score is at the Leadership level, recognizing the company demonstrates "best practice in strategy and action" relative to key disclosure frameworks.  

Key Points: 
  • The score is at the Leadership level, recognizing the company demonstrates "best practice in strategy and action" relative to key disclosure frameworks.
  • Southern Company values the CDP Climate Change Disclosure as one avenue for engaging with stakeholders, providing transparency around the Company's strategy and progress toward its greenhouse gas reduction goal of net zero emissions by 2050.
  • By completing CDP's annual request for climate change disclosure, Southern Company is demonstrating the accountability vital to tracking progress toward a thriving, sustainable future.
  • "Southern Company consistently demonstrates its commitment to stakeholder engagement through comprehensive data disclosure, in-depth reports and direct communication through a variety of formats," said Tom Fanning, chairman, president and CEO of Southern Company.

Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team deployed nearly 700 times in 2022

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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Major response efforts this year included:

Key Points: 
  • Major response efforts this year included:
    To help enable mission-critical voice and data service during fire mitigation efforts in locations across the country, the Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team delivered close to 2,000 Verizon Frontline solutions to public safety agencies in more than 120 communities in 2022.
  • The Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team deployed in support of wildland firefighters battling blazes everywhere from California, Arizona and New Mexico to Alaska and Florida.
  • The Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team supported public safety agencies and the communities they serve during two major hurricanes: Ian and Nicole.
  • Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team members set up portable cell sites, WiFi hotspots, free charging stations and other Verizon Frontline devices and solutions that enable communications and/or boost network performance.

Gunther Motor Company Donates $170,000 to Support South Florida

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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The Gunther Motor Company Community Cares initiative recently partnered with Audacy to sponsor the "2022 Stars & Strings Concert" benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project and made a $60,000 donation to support veterans and mental health.

Key Points: 
  • The Gunther Motor Company Community Cares initiative recently partnered with Audacy to sponsor the "2022 Stars & Strings Concert" benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project and made a $60,000 donation to support veterans and mental health.
  • "It was an honor to be part of this star-studded event to benefit our local veterans and help treat the often invisible wounds our serving men and women receive," said Joe Gunther, owner of Gunther Motor Company.
  • Gunther Motor Company Donation Details:
    While providing financial support, Gunther Motor Company also helped individuals who had difficulty finding automobiles after losing their homes and vehicles to the hurricane.
  • Gunther Motor Company is a family-owned and operated automotive group with car dealerships throughout South Florida.

ShelterBox launches urgent holiday appeal to help Ukrainian families stay warm

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Friday, December 16, 2022
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Dec. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Global disaster relief organization ShelterBox USA has launched a new rapid response program in Ukraine to help families struggling to keep warm this holiday season as temperatures drop below zero degrees.

Key Points: 
  • SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Dec. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Global disaster relief organization ShelterBox USA has launched a new rapid response program in Ukraine to help families struggling to keep warm this holiday season as temperatures drop below zero degrees.
  • "The war in Ukraine continues to have devastating and more widespread impacts on families," said ShelterBox USA President Kerri Murray.
  • "Vulnerable families are enduring a second emergency this holiday season, as thousands of families are struggling to keep the cold out of severely damaged homes.
  • The situation is dire on the ground, and ShelterBox is expanding our work to help people stay warm, and we hope supporters will help us.

Bezos Earth Fund Announces $110 Million to Conserve and Restore Nature and Advance Climate Science, Monitoring and Governance

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bezos Earth Fund today announced grants totaling $110 million as part of its $10 billion commitment to fight climate change, conserve and restore nature, and advance environmental justice and economic opportunity.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bezos Earth Fund today announced grants totaling $110 million as part of its $10 billion commitment to fight climate change, conserve and restore nature, and advance environmental justice and economic opportunity.
  • The funding will support restoration in Africa and the United States and advance science, monitoring and governance globally.
  • "These grants are part of the Bezos Earth Fund's $2 billion commitment to conserve and restore nature because it's good for people, nature and the planet," said Lauren Snchez, Vice Chair of the Bezos Earth Fund.
  • By allocating funds creatively, wisely, and boldly, the Bezos Earth Fund has the potential for transformative influence in this decisive decade.

New Insurify Report: Americans Will Pay 16% More for Car Insurance by the End of 2023

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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This is according to the Insurify 2022 Auto Insurance Trends Report: 2022 in Review and Whats Ahead for 2023.

Key Points: 
  • This is according to the Insurify 2022 Auto Insurance Trends Report: 2022 in Review and Whats Ahead for 2023.
  • By the end of 2023, Americans will pay 16% more for car insurance than they did at the beginning of this year.
  • Auto insurance rates increased by 9% throughout 2022 and will likely rise another 7% in 2023, with the average American spending $1,895 on auto insurance by years end.
  • Insurifys report leverages more than 69 million car insurance rates from car insurance applications across the United States.

Global Emergency Food Market Report 2022 to 2027: Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecasts - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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Emergency food is stored for consumption during emergencies and other uncertain situations.

Key Points: 
  • Emergency food is stored for consumption during emergencies and other uncertain situations.
  • It can include comfort and high-energy food products like nuts, crackers, and canned meats, fruits, and vegetables.
  • At present, there is a rise in the demand for healthy, on-the-go food products, which is driving the sales of emergency food products across the globe.
  • The publisher provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global emergency food market, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country level from 2022-2027.