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First-of-its-kind innovative home concept combines superior products and efficient design that simplifies routines, bringing indoor water use to less than half the LA average and reducing utility costs

Daffy, the Donor-Advised Fund for You™, crosses $1B+ driven by first-time DAF holders and a wave of transfers from legacy providers

New program delivers mortgage rates approximately 250 basis points below market and flexible underwriting to help member institutions support Habitat affiliates and low-to-moderate income homebuyers

Program grows 74% year over year for second year running as demand rises for technology supporting under-resourced legal and investigative work

Billions in tax credit capital will help expand affordable housing, clean energy and jobs

The new Supercenter reflects Walmart’s commitment to modernizing retail, investing in Florida communities and helping families save money and live better.Key Insights:With the opening of a new Supercenter in The Villages community Walmart reaffirms its commitment to innovation, community investment and the future of U.S. retail.As part of Walmart’s plans to build or convert more than 150 stores over the next several years, The Villages Supercenter sets a new standard in retail, blending convenience, technology and elevated experiences to meet how customers shop today.

Pure Earth has received funding through The Audacious Project to protect over 500 million children from lead poisoning in 20+ countries by 2033.

Here’s the Short Stack:Free pancakes, real connection. IHOP’s National Pancake Day is on Tuesday, March 3! From 7am through 8pm, guests will receive a free Short Stack of Buttermilk Pancakes when they dine at participating IHOP restaurants nationwide.*IHOP is establishing an ownable, brand-defining moment by designating the first Tuesday of March as its annual National Pancake Day.Drop the pin. IHOP is partnering with viral social media personality and musician Mr. Fantasy to amplify National Pancake Day with a meetup experience that brings his online community together IRL. Fans will have the chance to meet Mr. Fantasy at IHOP’s Hollywood location on Tuesday, March 3 from 2pm to 5pm PST.Feel good while doing good. Every $1 donated in IHOP restaurants on March 3, helps provide at least 10 meals** to local Feeding America® partner food banks.

EDF solutions électriques and Alliance de l’énergie de l’Est enthusiastically welcome the adoption of the government decree authorizing the construction of the Forêt Domaniale wind farm, a project of 30 wind turbines with a total installed capacity of 185.6 megawatts (MW).This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260218361234/en/Located in forest areas, the park will be located in the territories of the municipalities of Cap-Sain

Five Additional Leaders Reappointed for Housing and Economic Development Guidance

The new Supercenter reflects Walmart’s commitment to grow, modernize and strengthen local economies. Key Insights:With the opening of a new Supercenter in the Jacksonville community Walmart reaffirms its commitment to innovation, community investment and the future of U.S. retail.As part of Walmart’s plans to build or convert more than 150 stores over the next several years, the Jacksonville Supercenter sets a new standard in retail, blending convenience, technology and elevated experiences to meet how customers shop today.

Williams leads industry across major sustainability rankings

 Four years since launch, Daffy demonstrates both scale and impact—growing more than 4x faster than the industry as members give 3.3x more over time

“By integrating our fintech and real-time adjudication with Giant Eagle’s checkout, we meet members at the moment of decision, making it straightforward to use their benefits for healthier, culturally familiar groceries without changing how they shop."

Emotional investment drives expectations that team performance struggles to meet

Report highlights progress, persistent challenges and actionable recommendations

$20 million additional funding is planned for 2026 to support programs and impact investments that increase access to Cardiovascular, Surgery and Vision carePartnerships with global and local organizations, alongside continued product donations, will equip the health workforce with tools, trainings and supportBuilds on longstanding efforts by Johnson & Johnson and the J&J Foundation to champion and support health workers

Piraeus is being recognized for its transparency on environmental issues and sustainability by CDP, the global environmental non-profit, that runs an independent environmental disclosure system for companies, capital markets, cities, states and regions to manage their environmental impacts.Piraeus has been awarded an ’A-’ rating for climate change, based on data disclosed through CDP’s questionnaire, having the highest score among all Greek companies that participated in the assessment. In total

New Jersey Resources (NYSE: NJR), the parent company of New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG), today announced a $50,000 donation from its Coastal Climate Initiative (CCI) to Ducks Unlimited, a leader in wetlands conservation, to help protect and enhance coastal habitats on Cattus Island located in Ocean County, New Jersey. CCI supports projects and programs designed to improve the resilience of ecosystems and impacts from climate change, as well strengthen community engagement and environmental educati

Money And Wealth With John Hope Bryant, the personal finance and self-help podcast hosted by entrepreneur and Operation HOPE Founder, Chairman and CEO John Hope Bryant, has been nominated for an NAACP Image Award in the category Outstanding Podcast – Lifestyle/Self-Help, as announced by NAACP earlier this week.Presented by Black Effect–iHeartPodcasts, Money And Wealth delivers candid, practical conversations focused on financial literacy, credit, entrepreneurship, and wealth-building—empowering

Panelists include senior global leaders from business, academia, and civil society.

"These appointments reflect the depth of experience and commitment to affordable housing that is essential to our mission." Greg Hettrick, senior vice president and director of Community Investment at FHLB Dallas

Viridi Energy (“Viridi”), a Warburg Pincus portfolio company and a leading renewable natural gas (RNG) platform, today announced the successful sale of its first Investment Tax Credits (ITCs) under Section 48 related to Viridi’s landfill gas-to-RNG project at Magnolia Landfill in Baldwin County, Alabama.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260113757620/en/Viridi Energy's Magnolia RNG FacilityThis milestone reflects Viridi’s

US$5.9M awarded to 11 organisations and high schools from the UAE, Brazil, Canada, Nepal, Switzerland, Uganda and across six sustainability categoriesFrom AI-enabled diagnostics to Cooling-as-a-Service, this year’s winners deliver locally adapted innovations that empower millionsIn 18 years, the Prize has scaled solutions reaching more than 411 million people globally

$55 million in interest rate subsidy, higher per-member limits, and streamlined access deliver up to 200 basis point savings for Illinois and Wisconsin

New Light the World Giving Machine data shows that when Americans give Christmas gifts to complete strangers, they choose food, education, and dignity

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (FHLBank), in conjunction with its housing finance agency partners, announced that $8.4 million in Home4Good grants have been awarded this year to support 110 programs in Delaware, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

Global climate innovator sets new benchmarks—10% of revenue from circular products and services, and doubling use of circular materials by 2030

Funds will be used to address Oklahomans’ most urgent health-related social needs

Funding supports nutritious free meals for children, families, and seniors across the Milwaukee area

Chairman John Hope Bryant and OpenAI Founder Sam Altman Lead Coalition That Has Set a New National and International Standard for Inclusive, Ethical AI

 

The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) fund will create or preserve 1,540 affordable homes for low-income families, seniors, and special needs households.

Symetra has expanded its National Park Trust relationship by bringing NPT’s Buddy Bison™ School Program to Bryant Elementary School in Mableton, Ga.

– Commitment Extends Support to Rising Need in California, North Carolina, New Jersey, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. –

CIBC Bank’s neighborhood stabilization and affordable housing efforts honored at CRA & Fair Lending Colloquium

The WSFS CARES Foundation, the charitable giving arm of WSFS Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: WSFS), announced it will contribute a $150,000 grant to the Todmorden Foundation to expand affordable housing opportunities in Wilmington, Delaware.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251105599384/en/The Flats in Wilmington, Del. will be home to over 1,000 residents.The Todmorden Foundation is a nonprofit committed to providing acces

S-Fuelcell expands its GFOS modular fuel cell platform to meet rising AI power demand, offering scalable, grid-free, hydrogen-ready on-site energy.

Event Extends MBKU’s Ongoing Year-Round Commitment to Accessible Vision and Medical Care Through Ketchum Health Community Clinics and Volunteer Initiatives

Company Donates $214,000 to Local Food Organizations Nationwide in 2025

PlayLA Winter 2026 sports registration now open! Affordable leagues & clinics for ages 3–17. Sign up at LAParks.org or on the LA Parks app.

A partnership between Ellavoz Impact Capital, Tesatura Capital, EQ Housing Advisors, and Reinvestment Fund has helped preserve 56 units of naturally occurring affordable housing (NOAH) in the rapidly appreciating housing market of Summerville, SC, a suburb and employment hub in the Charleston area.For Jeffrey Crum, president of Ellavoz Impact Capital, and Allie Zamfir, founder of Tesatura Capital, impact investing means far more than just financial returns. It’s about aligning capital to preserv

After reviewing thousands of deserving entries, Pilot, the nation’s largest travel center operator and third largest tanker fleet operator in the U.S., announced today their 2025 Road Warrior champion, Stacy Batiste of Lafayette, Louisiana. Batiste was selected for his tireless dedication and commitment to professional driving, receiving the largest prize in contest history – a custom Kenworth truck built by the Diesel Brothers and a $50,000 cash prize. Pilot’s Road Warrior contest is a way for

Initial grant provided to the Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans to fortify historic homes against extreme weather

Over 10 billion single-use boxes replaced with reusable packaging in global fresh grocery supply chains

Oscar Health introduces new health plans for individuals, families, and businesses in Orlando on the individual marketplace for 2026 Open Enrollment

The inaugural CUNY Career Discovery Week aims to connect local college-level students with New York City’s top employers

CIM-BGV Impact Ventures’ First Affordable Housing Impact Fund Announces Milestone First Closing of $250M+ in Total Investment Capacity

Drives water savings, debuts a new online ingredient resource, and deepens decarbonization partnerships.

Victories Square offers studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments, including eight units set aside for tribal members, supporting long-term housing and community growth in Petoskey