Gary Sinise Foundation

American Tire Distributors Continues Philanthropic Commitment, Donating $1.5M to the Gary Sinise Foundation

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星期一, 十月 17, 2022

"The support of incredible partners like American Tire Distributors gives us the ability to truly transform the lives of those who made sacrifices for our country," said actor and philanthropist Gary Sinise.

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  • "The support of incredible partners like American Tire Distributors gives us the ability to truly transform the lives of those who made sacrifices for our country," said actor and philanthropist Gary Sinise.
  • "I've seen firsthand the impact that the Gary Sinise Foundation has on our nation's heroes," said Schuette.
  • American Tire Distributors is one of the largest independent suppliers of tires to the replacement tire market.
  • The Gary Sinise Foundation was established under the philanthropic direction of award-winning actor and humanitarianGary Sinise, who has been an advocate of our nation's defenders for nearly 40 years.

LP Building Solutions Enters Partnership with Gary Sinise Foundation

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星期五, 十月 7, 2022

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The LP Foundation, LP Building Solutions' non-profit giving division, has partnered with the Gary Sinise Foundation's R.I.S.E. Program as the LP Foundation's first national non-profit partner.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The LP Foundation, LP Building Solutions' non-profit giving division, has partnered with the Gary Sinise Foundation's R.I.S.E.
  • "The LP Foundation is a shining example of what it means to, as Gary would say, "do a little more" to support our veterans, heroes, defenders and first responders, and we look forward to this great partnership," said Donna Palmer, Executive Director of the Gary Sinise Foundation.
  • As a leader in high-performance building solutions, Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP Building Solutions, NYSE: LPX) manufactures engineered wood building products that meet the demands of builders, remodelers, and homeowners worldwide.
  • LP's extensive offerings include innovative and dependable building products and accessories, such as Siding Solutions (LP SmartSide Trim & Siding, LP SmartSide ExpertFinish Trim & Siding, LP BuilderSeries Lap Siding, and LP Outdoor Building Solutions), LP Structural Solutions (LP TechShield Radiant Barrier, LP WeatherLogic Air & Water Barrier, LP Legacy Premium Sub-Flooring, LP FlameBlock Fire-Rated Sheathing, LP NovaCore Thermal Insulated Sheathing, and LP TopNotch350 Durable Sub-Flooring), and oriented strand board (OSB).

Wreaths Across America Radio to Host Veteran Travis Mills, Founder and President of the Travis Mills Foundation, and Gary Sinise Foundation Ambassador Ginger Gilbert Ravella on its Quarterly RoundTable

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星期三, 九月 28, 2022

COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wreaths Across America Radio is proud to announce the next episode in its series of roundtable discussions focused on veteran healing through sharing stories of resilience, purpose, and success. This discussion will take place on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at 12 PM ET, and can be heard exclusively on Wreaths Across America Radio.

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  • This discussion will take place on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at 12 PM ET, and can be heard exclusively on Wreaths Across America Radio .
  • Travis Mills, Founder and President of the Board for the Travis Mills Foundation .
  • Travis Mills of the 82nd Airborne is a recalibrated veteran, a motivational speaker, actor, author, and advocate for veterans and amputees.
  • Ginger Gilbert Ravella, Author, Military Wife, and Ambassador for the Gary Sinise Foundation .

American Tire Distributors to Raise $1.5M for the Gary Sinise Foundation through Summer for Heroes Giving Campaign

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星期五, 九月 9, 2022

This year, ATD and Tire Pros are working together to raise $1.5 million, a 50% increase from 2021, to the Foundation through its "Summer for Heroes Giving Campaign."

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  • This year, ATD and Tire Pros are working together to raise $1.5 million, a 50% increase from 2021, to the Foundation through its "Summer for Heroes Giving Campaign."
  • These events will include an appearance from Gary Sinise, a presentation of ATD's donation to the Foundation, and a performance by the Lt. Dan Band.
  • As part of the campaign, JR Motorsports, professional race car driver Josh Berry, and Tire Pros teamed up to raise awareness of the cause.
  • "It is an enormous honor to expand our support of the Gary Sinise Foundation with this year's Summer for Heroes campaign," said Stuart Schuette, president and CEO of ATD.

US LBM FOUNDATION GOLF TOURNAMENT RAISES $1 MILLION

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星期四, 九月 8, 2022

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The US LBM Foundation, the nonprofit organization of US LBM, one of the nation's largest distributors of specialty building materials, raised $1 million at the sixth edition of its charity golf tournament, which was held at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. on Sept. 7.

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  • PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The US LBM Foundation, the nonprofit organization of US LBM, one of the nation's largest distributors of specialty building materials, raised $1 million atthe sixth edition of its charity golf tournament, which was held at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. on Sept. 7.
  • Special guests at this year's tournament includedPGA pro Erik Barnesand US LBM brand ambassadors and pro golfers Bernhard Langer and Nelly Korda.
  • The US LBM Foundation is registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in communities across the United States.
  • The US LBM Foundation supports causes and organizations through financial and in-kind donations that address critical community challenges, including economic development, housing, health care and human services.

The Warrior Connection Taps Elizabeth Fields as CEO

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星期二, 九月 6, 2022

DALLAS-FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Warrior Connection today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Elizabeth Fields as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective September 6, 2022. Fields previously held the position of Chief Operating Officer at the Gary Sinise Foundation. Fields resides in Grapevine, TX.

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  • The Warrior Connection provides residential retreats to veterans and their families to help end Veteran suicide and repair family relationships.
  • DALLAS-FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Warrior Connection today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Elizabeth Fields as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective September 6, 2022.
  • Peter F. May, The Warrior Connection's Board Chair, said, "There is no better person to lead The Warrior Connection than Elizabeth.
  • The CEO position is new for The Warrior Connection, recognizing the need to grow organizational resources to support expanded programming for vulnerable Veterans and their families.

BOB EVANS FARMS ANNOUNCES 'MAKING A DIFFERENCE, BITE BY BITE' INITIATIVE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GARY SINISE FOUNDATION

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星期三, 八月 31, 2022

NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bob Evans Farms, Inc. announced its partnership today with actor and humanitarian, Gary Sinise, in support of the Gary Sinise Foundation (GSF) as part of its 'Making a Difference, Bite by Bite' initiative. The partnership with GSF will support initiatives focusing on the mental health and well-being of active-duty military members, veterans, and their families with a $75,000 donation to the non-profit. Making a Difference, Bite by Bite is part of Bob Evans Farms' 'Our Farm Salutes' program which provides philanthropic support, increased attention and gratitude to our nation's servicemen and servicewomen. 

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  • NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bob Evans Farms, Inc. announced its partnership today with actor and humanitarian, Gary Sinise, in support of the Gary Sinise Foundation (GSF) as part of its 'Making a Difference, Bite by Bite' initiative.
  • Making a Difference, Bite by Bite is part of Bob Evans Farms' ' Our Farm Salutes ' program which provides philanthropic support, increased attention and gratitude to our nation's servicemen and servicewomen.
  • "We are thrilled to work with Bob Evans Farms this year to help active military and veterans feed both their families and their souls," said Gary Sinise, Founder of Gary Sinise Foundation.
  • "Like our foundation, Bob Evans Farms believes that there is always more we can do to show our appreciation for the military.

Knoxville welcomes Medal of Honor Recipients for annual Celebration

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星期二, 八月 30, 2022

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly half of the 65 living Medal of Honor Recipients and their families will travel to Knoxville Sept. 6-10 for the Medal of Honor Celebration, a week of activities focused on reuniting the Recipients of the United States' highest military award for valor. The events will allow Recipients to reconnect with each other, commemorate those Recipients who have passed, conduct Congressional Medal of Honor Society business and engage with the Knoxville and East Tennessee communities. Knoxville previously hosted the Celebration in 2014. 

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  • Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9076851-knoxville-welcomes-medal...
    "It's quite an honor to have Medal of Honor Recipients returning to Knoxville for the Celebration," said Joe Thompson, chairman of the Medal of Honor Celebration Committee.
  • September will mark the second time the Medal of Honor Celebration has been held in Knoxville, which last welcomed recipients in 2014.
  • The Society carries out its mission through outreach, education and preservation programs, including the Medal of Honor Museum , Congressional Medal of Honor Outreach Programs , the Congressional Medal of Honor Character Development Program , and the Congressional Medal of Honor Citizen Honors Awards for Valor and Service .
  • As part of Public Law 106-83 , the Medal of the Honor Memorial Act, the Medal of Honor Museum, which is co-located with the Congressional Medal of Honor Society's headquarters on board the U.S.S.

GARY SINISE FOUNDATION (GSF) ANNOUNCES THE DEPARTURE OF CEO DR. MIKE THIRTLE

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星期一, 八月 22, 2022

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gary Sinise Foundation announced today the departure of Dr. Mike Thirtle, an accomplished business and non-profit executive and retired member of the U.S. Air Force, who has served as the organization's Chief Executive Officer since July 2021, leading the foundation through a swift and significant relocation of its headquarters from Woodland Hills, California to Franklin, Tennessee.

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  • "We faced a tough set of competing tasks in growing the foundation to another level while also relocating our first-rate team," said Founder and Chairman Gary Sinise.
  • "The board and I will be forever grateful to Mike for his work in helping the Foundation through this transition."
  • GSF's Chief Philanthropy Officer, Donna Palmer, will assume day-to-day leadership of the Foundation.
  • Established in 2011 by award-winning actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise, the Gary Sinise Foundation's mission is to serve our nation by honoring our defenders, veterans, first responders, their families, and those in need.

UBS Advisors Courtney Liddy and Matt Megorden Named to Barron’s Top 1,200 Financial Advisors List

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星期三, 五月 4, 2022

UBS Wealth Management USA announced today that Financial Advisors Courtney Liddy , CRPC, in San Diego, California, and Matthew (Matt) Megorden , CFP, CIMA, in Honolulu, Hawaii, have been named to the Barrons Top 1,200 Financial Advisors list for 2022.

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  • UBS Wealth Management USA announced today that Financial Advisors Courtney Liddy , CRPC, in San Diego, California, and Matthew (Matt) Megorden , CFP, CIMA, in Honolulu, Hawaii, have been named to the Barrons Top 1,200 Financial Advisors list for 2022.
  • Most recently, she was named to the Forbes/SHOOK Research Best-in-State Wealth Advisors and Top Women Wealth Advisors lists for 2022.
  • Matt is frequently recognized for his commitment to clients, and this is the third time he has been named to the Barrons Top 1,200 Financial Advisors list.
  • The Barrons Top 1,200 Financial Advisors list draws from data provided by around 6,000 of the nation's most productive advisors.