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Nonprofit Youth Sports Organization to Use Bus as Vehicle of Change in Communities Across California

Ladder Capital Corp (NYSE: LADR) (“we,” “our,” “Ladder,” or the “Company”) today announced operating results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2024. GAAP income before taxes for the three months ended December 31, 2024 was $33.0 million, and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) was $0.25. Distributable earnings was $33.6 million, or $0.27 of distributable EPS. GAAP income before taxes for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $110.9 million, and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) was $0.8

Nearly $4.7 million and more than 14,000 volunteer hours benefitted local communities

Technology Focused Contributions Surpass $900K

Be part of the culinary conversation: A special event uniting food lovers and content creators.

The Kemper Foundation, the philanthropic partner of Kemper Corporation (NYSE: KMPR), announced that applications are now open for the new Read Conmigo School Impact Grants. This initiative will support school-wide dual-language (Spanish-English) education programs for bilingual students in Title I elementary schools.Building on the proven success of the Read Conmigo Educator Grants, the School Impact Grants will further empower schools to enhance bilingualism and biliteracy, boost academic achie

The Kemper Foundation, the philanthropic partner of Kemper Corporation (NYSE: KMPR), announced that applications are now open for the new Read Conmigo School Impact Grants. This initiative will support school-wide dual-language (Spanish-English) education programs for bilingual students in Title I elementary schools.Building on the proven success of the Read Conmigo Educator Grants, the School Impact Grants will further empower schools to enhance bilingualism and biliteracy, boost academic achie

The Kemper Foundation, the philanthropic partner of Kemper Corporation (NYSE: KMPR), announced that applications are now open for the new Read Conmigo School Impact Grants. This initiative will support school-wide dual-language (Spanish-English) education programs for bilingual students in Title I elementary schools.Building on the proven success of the Read Conmigo Educator Grants, the School Impact Grants will further empower schools to enhance bilingualism and biliteracy, boost academic achie

“When we visited Tri-Ko, we were immediately struck by the dedication of their staff and the warmth that defines their approach,” said Trenton Travis, Marketing Director at KWIKOM.

The DSO joined the Light the Night walks at various locations throughout the southeastern U.S., supporting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

The AI-powered platform has raised a total of $16.5M to remove complexities of the home-buying process and offer personalized support from certified new construction real estate experts

2024 events set a new record for funds raised

The Kemper Foundation announced today the expansion of its Read Conmigo Grant Program to include school-wide grants for Title I elementary schools. Building on the success of its educator-focused grants, the new Read Conmigo School Impact Grants aim to further empower schools to advance dual-language education for bilingual students in under-resourced communities. The Foundation will provide up to 22 grants of $10,000 each to schools across Greater Los Angeles, Dallas and McAllen, TX, and Miami,

Hunt Capital Partners announced the closing of its $193.5 million low-income housing tax credit equity fund, Hunt Capital Partners Tax Credit Fund 51.

 

Mural Design by Acclaimed South Florida Artist, SURGE (Sergio J. Quinonez)

Partners, supporters, and stakeholders join the Cable & Wireless Charitable Foundation to raise funds aimed at changing lives across the Caribbean.

You can become the sport's next great family dynasty with generational phone service to match

The Kemper Foundation, the philanthropic partner of Kemper Corporation (NYSE: KMPR), announced that applications for the Read Conmigo bilingual educator grant are now open for the spring 2025 grant cycle. This program is dedicated to promoting bilingual literacy within Hispanic and Latino communities, enabling K-5 educators to enhance their classrooms with enriching resources, tools and professional development opportunities that inspire engaging learning experiences for all students.Read Conmig

The Kemper Foundation, the philanthropic partner of Kemper Corporation, announced today it has awarded grants to advance bilingual literacy to schoolteachers in the greater Los Angeles, Dallas and Miami areas. This is the fifth round of grants awarded through the Foundation’s Read Conmigo program since the program launched in 2022, bringing the program’s award total to nearly $750,000.Read Conmigo grants are focused on strengthening bilingual literacy skills and improving learning opportunities

The Kemper Foundation, the philanthropic partner of Kemper Corporation, announced today it has awarded grants to advance bilingual literacy to schoolteachers in the greater Los Angeles, Dallas and Miami areas. This is the fifth round of grants awarded through the Foundation’s Read Conmigo program since the program launched in 2022, bringing the program’s award total to nearly $750,000.Read Conmigo grants are focused on strengthening bilingual literacy skills and improving learning opportunities

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) recognized the global celebration of International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) Day with activities organized throughout its 18-territory market focused on sustainability and resiliency. Held Saturday, September 21st, nearly 600 of the company’s associates participated in various cleanup events throughout the state.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240923605574/en/More than 600 Cok

Moore Foundation awards more than $4 million to advance the ideas and innovations of five scientist-inventors

Sexually transmitted disease rates among people 55+ skyrocketed between 2012 and 2022; New outdoor ad campaign points to free, nonjudgmental testing and treatment

Successful U.S.-ASEAN Smart Cities program offers blueprint for high impact, peer-to-peer water utility partnerships that advance UN SDG 6

Coke Florida Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, Providing Access to Educational, Technology Resources

Insurer responds to youth mental health crisis by supporting nonprofit’s national tour of Send Silence Packing® in 2024 and 2025

Events Kick Off in Tampa Bay on Saturday, October 5, 2024; Aim to Unite the Community for Breast Cancer Research and Support

Postal Center International (PCI) continues its relentless dedication to supporting the communities it serves, this time by distributing 200 backpacks filled with essential school supplies and snacks to children in the Overtown community. The distribution was hosted by the Lotus House Women’s Shelter during their yearly Back to School and Health & Wellness Event, which took place on Saturday, August 10, 2024. This initiative held just ahead of the new academic year, provides a much-needed boost

BankUnited shines light on women-owned small businesses with BankUnited Small Business Big Dreams: Women in Business Challenge & Summit.

RECESS24: National Black and Brown Clean Energy Conference – the premier event for advancing equity in clean energy – to take place September 9-11, 2024 in Detroit

The program is in its seventh year, providing backpacks and supplies to K-12 students

Southern Glazer’s announces AlcoholEdu for High School course is available to high schools in Florida, Texas and New York for 2024-2025 school year.

To celebrate the company’s 40th anniversary, sales leaders, employees and local partners packed more than 550,000 meals for children throughout the United States

More than 336,000 small businesses benefited, enabling more than 461,000 jobs in local communities across the U.S.

Fifth Third today announced the second cohort of its Empowering Community Leaders career development growth program.

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida and Florida Prepaid College Foundation's commitment in 2023 to fund 250 scholarships over the next 10 years kicks off with its inaugural awards ceremony

Two hundred and fifty tickets will be donated to veterans and military heroes for Tuesday’s Game 4 of the Panthers playoffs at the Amerant Bank Arena

Each of the five organizations is set to receive $1 million in unrestricted funding over three years as well as access to a learning community and network of Community Progress Makers across the country

2024 Housing for Everyone grant recipients strengthen independent living solutions

The Kemper Foundation announced that the Read Conmigo bilingual educator grant applications are now open for the fall 2024 grant cycle. The Read Conmigo program focuses on advancing bilingual literacy in Hispanic and Latino communities, and enables educators to provide rich, engaging learning experiences for students through the purchase of classroom resources, tools, materials and professional development.Read Conmigo grants are open to eligible teachers in the following counties: Los Angeles,

Grocer surprises moms caring for hospitalized children with holiday breakfast and flowers

Philanthropists, influencers and celebrities raised $785,000 at the annual FedEx/St. Jude Angels & Stars Gala on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at the InterContinental Hotel. The annual gala, now in its 22nd year, unites members of the South Florida community to support the mission of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®: Finding cures. Saving children® and the vision of its founder, entertainer Danny Thomas, that "no child should die in the dawn of life." Since its inception, the gala has raised more

Clients, Celebrities and Employees Join Together to Support Charities Worldwide

To empower the next generation of healthcare practitioners and boost Florida’s healthcare workforce amid growing demand, Simply Healthcare is offering full CNA scholarships at Miami Dade College

More than 250 MBUSA employee volunteers, along with MBUSA brand ambassador Bijan Robinson, constructed 175 Little Free Libraries to be filled with books and installed nationwideThe National Volunteer Week event is part of MBUSA’s corporate social responsibility initiative, Driving Your Future, which focuses on empowering the next generationThe initiative aims to promote literacy and increase access to books across the country

“Our associates look forward to joining the nationwide effort on Earth Day to raise awareness about the duty we all have in being good stewards of the environment.” Erin Black, Vice President, Sustainability, Risk Management and Facilities at Coke Florida.

Miami residents can “Wash for a Cause” April 20th & 21st

Publix recognized six associates with the Mr. George Community Service Award for outstanding commitment to their communities during the company’s annual stockholders’ meeting.Publix founder George Jenkins, affectionately known as Mr. George, believed that Publix and its associates should make a difference in their communities, and the Mr. George Community Service Award annually recognizes associates who have continued his legacy of service. Since 1995, 153 associates have received this prestigio

Discussion centered on the development of the award-winning Boston University Center for Computing & Data Sciences