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Morris, Manning & Martin today announced a partnership with Westside Future Fund (WFF) as part of the firm’s MMMPact corporate social responsibility initiative. The collaboration underscores Morris Manning’s commitment to fostering resilient communities and supporting impactful organizations that drive positive change in the neighborhoods they serve.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250128811088/en/Morris, Manning & Marti

The Banc of California Wildfire Relief & Recovery Fund Will Support Southern California With Disaster Relief and Rebuilding EffortsAdvisory Board of Business and Civic Leaders to be Created to Ensure the Funds are Directed in a Way That Will Have the Greatest Impact

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (NYSE: AVB) (the “Company”) announced that it has been named the Regional Sector Leader for Americas Residential in the 2024 GRESB Development Benchmark, earning a score of 96 out of 100. The annual GRESB Sector Leader Awards recognize real estate and infrastructure companies, funds, and assets that demonstrate outstanding leadership in sustainability.“As an avid developer, with meaningful sustainability targets, we incorporate environmental design standards into our

The 18 New Students Represent Best-in-Class Culinary Education Programs From Across The Country

The campaign includes a new PSA to help raise awarenessPlatforms and brands across Disney – including ESPN, ABC, ABC News and Disney Theatrical Group – to shine a light on the initiative and ways to get involved

4imprint gave more than 2,000 charitable causes throughout the US and Canada with in-kind promotional products through its one by one® grant program.

Care for HER provides FREE 24/7 personal nurse navigational support and integrative therapies

Morris, Manning & Martin today announced John Yates, founder and head of the firm’s Corporate Technology practice, has been named firm Co-Chairman.

Independence Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: IRT) (“IRT”) today announced its 2023 Sustainability Report, highlighting the progress we have made against our sustainability strategy over the last year and the initiatives we have in place to continue building a sustainable and inclusive future for our business and all of our stakeholders. For the full report, please visit https://investors.irtliving.com/sustainability/.IRT’s sustainability approach is underpinned by four core pillars:Enhancing Residenti

Bank earns five out of five stars in the small-size company category

Nonprofit organizations providing employment support for women veterans, custom designed homes for injured veterans and frontline support for veterans at risk for suicide are among the recent recipients of gifts announced by the Advance Auto Parts Foundation (AAPF). Totaling $1.75 million, the gifts were made possible by donations to the foundation by more than 100 Advance Auto Parts supplier partners.This is the second year AAPF has made gifts to Hire Heroes USA of Alpharetta, Ga., Building Hom

A request for proposals is now open for local grassroots organizations with MetLife employees reviewing and selecting organizations to receive funding

Continuing its annual tradition of recognizing leaders dedicated to increasing youth access to recreation opportunities, the National Recreation Foundation (NRF) recently announced Manny Almonte as the recipient of its 2023 Robert W. Crawford Prize.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231213232783/en/2023 Crawford Prize recipient Manny Almonte (bottom center) with Camping to Connect mentors and participants. Camping to Conne

Company’s annual community service event to provide approximately 2,000 volunteer hours, addressing important issues such as fighting hunger, driving sustainability, and supporting vulnerable communities

Today, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) launched its annual Disney Ultimate Toy Drive supporting the Marine Toys for Tots Program to help deliver toys to children in need this holiday season.Disney’s relationship with Toys for Tots dates back to 1947, when Walt Disney and his team of animators designed the Toys for Tots logo that is still used today. Since then, The Walt Disney Company has continued to strengthen this relationship, engaging volunteers and providing charitable support to help

22 student-athletes named to one of college football’s most prestigious honors for community service

Company Announces Release of 2022 Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) Report and Progress Towards ESG Goals

New multi-year partnership will help provide 630,000 servings of fruits and vegetables to families across the country

Each scholar will receive $20,000 to support their culinary or hospitality education

With a mission to power a more prosperous world, Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) continues to make significant investments in solar energy with the installation of Cummins’ second largest solar array at Rocky Mount Engine Plant in North Carolina (U.S.). The RMEP solar installation will directly support the company’s environmental sustainability strategy, PLANET 2050, by using low-carbon renewable power to reduce greenhouse gases.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https:

Sixty Professionals and Graduate-level Scholars to Study AP1000® Plant Technology in the United States

The Glioblastoma Foundation Launches Several Initiatives in Support of its National Commitment to Ensuring Accessible, Individualized Patient Care and Treatment

STALICLA will be a leading contributor to the Euro-Global Platform for Mechanism-based Drug Repurposing (REPO4EU) consortium, with a EUR 1.7 million budget allocated to STALICLA Discovery and Data Science (DDS) unit

Clinical data clear major test for the first precision neurodevelopmental disorders discovery platform, with a first application in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

DoorDash will be Integrated Across Knicks Digital Assets and During Knicks Games at The Garden, Including Brand Exposure and Unique ActivationsKnicks & DoorDash will Partner on a Community Platform Dedicated to Providing Resources That Help Fight Childhood Hunger

Philanthropic funding will advance new strategies to provide equitable learning for all students

AvalonBay Communities earns 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index

Enviva has entered into multi-year recruiting and career development pipeline agreements with four HBCUs across the U.S. Southeast.

AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES, INC. (NYSE: AVB), a leading multifamily real estate investment trust, announced today that it has been named to Newsweek’s 2022 list of America’s Most Responsible Companies for the third consecutive year. AvalonBay was ranked #1 among multi-family REITs, #5 in the overall Real Estate & Housing category, and #90 of 500 companies overall. AvalonBay’s position in the top 100 is up 32 spots compared to 2021.“We are honored to be named one of America’s Most Responsible Companie

AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES, INC. (NYSE: AVB) — AvalonBay Communities Inc. [NYSE: AVB] has been recognized for leadership in corporate sustainability by global environmental non-profit CDP, securing a place on its prestigious ‘A List’ for tackling climate change.The Company was acknowledged for its actions to cut emissions, mitigate climate risks, and develop the low-carbon economy, based on the data reported by the Company through CDP’s 2021 climate change questionnaire.AvalonBay is one of a small nu

Vision Zero strives to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries, while increasing safe, healthy, equitable mobility for all

AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES, INC. (NYSE: AVB) — The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (Nareit) has again named AvalonBay Communities, Inc. the 2021 Leader in the Light Award recipient for the residential sector. The Company also received the award in 2020, 2019, 2015, 2013 and 2012.Nareit's annual Leader in the Light Awards honor Nareit member companies that have demonstrated superior and sustained environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices. Now in their 16th year, the 20

$175,000 from UnitedHealthcare will support the implementation of new CenteringPregnancy sites at OB-GYN practices in North Carolina

$510,000 in Funding to be Awarded to Ten Deserving Fashion Departments at HBCUs

Collier’s Medical and Healthy Sole™ donate innovative infection prevention device

Company Donates $100,000 Toward Reforestation and Tree Replanting; Efforts Highlight Company’s Mission of Service

The Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) is pleased to announce the 2021 winners of the 59th National JSHS competition.

Program to train the next generation of domestic and international place-based social impact investing change agents

Investment is part of a $50 million pledge to help minority institutions and the bank’s larger commitment to foster an inclusive recovery

A group of prominent Black leaders today announced 19 awards to Black leaders, bringing the total number of awardees to 50 leaders across 18 statesNew awardees are concentrated in Colorado, Georgia, North Carolina and Washington, DC — and are focused on housing justice, voting rights, civic engagement, and educationBlack Voices for Black Justice Fund (BVBJ) is unique in its approach – letting awardees use their financial awards in whatever way they believe will make the most impact in advancing racial justice

-First precision therapeutic to be investigated in a biologically defined ASD subpopulation: ASD-Phen1 discovered and clinically validated by STALICLA--STP1 could provide a new therapeutic option for as many as 20% of patients with non-monogenetic causes of ASD-

Funding is part of UnitedHealthcare’s $12.3 million in Empowering Health grants focused on expanding access to care and addressing the social determinants of health for people in underserved communities

Funds Will Assist Underserved Populations and Rural Communities Across the State

“Feed the Soul” effort also supports local restaurants

Company encourages the public to consider helping local animals in needDonations coincide with National Puppy and Cuddly Kitten Day

Effort Begins This Week with Launch of the Holidays Without Hunger Boxes in Stores

Recap of CSR stories on Business Wire

Employees from the Personal Care division of Domtar, which has donated more than 3.3 million diapers over the last two years to the Diaper Bank of North Carolina in Durham, will volunteer to package over 20,000 diapers to help support underserved families in the community.

Experts provide tips on paying down debt, saving for retirement and staying current on car payments AICPA’s 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy Website provides tools and resources to empower Americans to make better financial decisions

The City of Lewisville, Mary Kay, Inc., and the M.R. & Evelyn Hudson Foundation have announced a unique 10-year partnership with LISD.