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In honor of Diwali, Albertsons Companies associates in Pleasanton, CA and Plano, TX came together as one team to have fun, build belonging, and celebrate the annual Festival of Lights.
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In honor of North Texas Giving Day, more than 50 Albertsons Companies associates in Plano, TX participated in the North Texas Food Bank’s 24-hour volunteer event, packaging 960 boxes of food – which equates to 24,120 meals – for local families in need.
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Upbound Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Upbound") (NASDAQ: UPBD), a leading provider of technology-driven, flexible leasing solutions for consumers through its operating brands including Rent-A-Center® and Acima®, today announced that it has published its 2022 Sustainability Report, which covers the Company’s operations for the fiscal year 2022. “We are pleased to publish our 2022 Sustainability Report, which builds on our inaugural report published last year and illustrates our commitment and pr
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Ericsson—the Sweden-based networking and telecom giant whose North America HQ is in Plano—has released a new report called “10 Hot Consumer Trends: Life in a Climate-Impacted Future.”
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NexPoint, a multibillion-dollar alternative investment firm, announces plans for TxS District, a proposed 200-acre life sciences development in Plano, Texas.
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Campaign Marks Company’s 20th Year Supporting Hunger Relief
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Despite multiple tornadoes in the area, nearly 60 team members volunteered at our Plano, Texas campus to pack 500 Nourishing Neighbors disaster relief bags to support communities impacted by disasters.
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First Foundation Inc. (NASDAQ: FFWM), a financial services company with two wholly-owned operating subsidiaries, First Foundation Advisors and First Foundation Bank, today announced that it has awarded $635,000 to 45 nonprofits across its markets through its ‘Supporting Our Communities’ philanthropy initiative. The recipient announcement comes on GivingTuesday to honor the independent nonprofit and a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate
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Recap of CSR stories on Business Wire
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$330,000 will be granted to 14 nonprofits across the U.S.
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Partnership with National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) Aids Lender’s Efforts to Reach and Support Growing Hispanic Demographic
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Annual Fundraising Campaign Supporting Youth Empowerment and Child Development Efforts
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Partnership reinforces commitment to veterans affairs through helping veterans find jobs
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Rent-A-Center, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCII) (“Rent-A-Center” or the “Company”), a leader in the lease-to-own industry, recently partnered with Scholarship America to award customers, customers’ children and coworkers’ children with $100,000 worth of scholarships through the Make A Difference Scholarship program. This was RAC’s 18th year working with Scholarship America to award 40 qualified current and prospective students each with $2,500 to be used toward higher education expenses. Recipients were sele
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OPEX® Corporation, a global leader in Next Generation Warehouse and Document and Mail Automation, has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2022 honor by The Philadelphia Inquirer. The award is based on employee feedback gathered through an anonymous survey that measures several aspects of positive workplace culture, including alignment, execution, and connection. OPEX made the Philadelphia 2022 Top Workplaces list in the large company category. A ranking of all winners will be released in August. “It i
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Major milestones include creation of DEI Council and spotlight on digital inclusion
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Thirty young people from across the country selected to participate in the six-week program and Forum to develop action-driven mental health storytelling and creative content
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iDonate Inc., a leading provider in digital giving solutions, announced that SaaS leader, Mary Flynn Barton, has joined as its Chief Revenue Officer.
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Employees based at Rent-A-Center, Inc’s. (RAC) Field Support Center (FSC) in Plano, Texas, recently joined forces for their 19th annual fundraiser to support North Texas Food Bank (NTFB), a nonprofit hunger-relief organization that provides access to meals for hungry families in North Texas. The campaign’s evolution to meet the hybrid workplace environment even seemed to increase employees’ giving spirits. In fact, RAC’s FSC employees raised more money during their 2021 fundraiser than ever befo
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Tyler recognized as a top sustainability performer among the largest U.S. and Canadian companies in the S&P Global Broad Market Index
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As part of Kohl’s "A Community with Heart” program, Kohl’s associates nominated local nonprofit organizations throughout the country that support family health & wellness
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Top Recycling Technologies Partners Supporting the Manufacturing Industry Today Tue, 07/20/2021 - 14:30 Type of Content Article Layout Featured Media Body When businesses that involve manufacturing make recycling a priority, it can be more sustainable for the environment and have a positive impact on the bottom line. A 2020 study by the National Retail Federation and IBM found nearly 70% of consumers in the U.S. and Canada think it’s important for brands to be eco-friendly or sustainable. The ma
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Rent-A-Center, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCII) (“Rent-A-Center” or the “Company”), a leader in the lease-to-own industry, is proud to support the American Red Cross with a donation of $50,000 for disaster relief efforts across the country. Rent-A-Center will donate a total of $100,000 to the American Red Cross this year as a way to assist in their lifesaving mission nationwide. At Rent-A-Center, our charitable giving efforts are aligned with the desire to help families thrive during times of need. We put ou
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Annual Fundraising Campaign Supporting Youth Empowerment
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The Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) is pleased to announce the 2021 winners of the 59th National JSHS competition.
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Tyler team members generate $400,000 in community fundraising amid pandemic
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Campaign Marks Company’s 18th Year Supporting Hunger Relief
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Unilever: What: In partnership with Unilever’s United for America initiative, The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB), will be distributing kitted food boxes through a low-touch distribution model on May 21, 2020. Distribution will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. To receive food, visitors must be in a vehicle. No proof of identification is necessary. When and Where: May 21, 2020, 10am – 12pm Dollar General (Navarro County) 2401 N. Beaton St. Corsicana, Texas 75110 May 21, 2020 10am –
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Local community partners receive grants to aid in coronavirus response
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Sherri Baker, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for PGT Innovations, has been appointed to the board of Girls Inc. of Sarasota.
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Nearly 200 kids packed Jacobson Park in Lexington, Kentucky on Oct. 19 for fishing and family fun during a Take Kids Fishing Day event hosted by the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA), Kentucky American Water and the American Water Charitable Foundation. “The turnout was fantastic,” said Kentucky American Water External Affairs Specialist Ellen Williams. “And the kids had a wonderful time fishing on the reservoir.” Each participant received a rod and reel courtesy of the American Water Charitable
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Recap of CSR stories on Business Wire
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On Sept. 13, Rent-A-Center, Inc. announced the recipients of its Make A Difference Scholarship, in which $60,000 was given to 60 students going back to school this semester to pursue an undergraduate degree. At Rent-A-Center, our charitable giving efforts are aligned with the desire to enrich the lives of our nation’s youth and provide them with opportunities to reach their full potential. We put our values into action by offering scholarships to support students pursuing higher education. We fi
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Tyler awards $10,000 in college scholarships to winning high school
students
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DHA’s Opportunity Rising Foundation Announces Scholarships Awarded to
22 North Texas High School Students
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Dallas-Based Firm Has Donated Over $285K to Organization Since 2016
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The Gupta Agarwal Foundation has made a $5 million gift to fund research and education for cardiac conditions to help people all over the world.
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Grant part of $23 million committed to Feeding America® and
the network of food banks to date
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Morgan Stanley employees will volunteer at food banks across the
country as part of Feeding Kids Around the Clock initiative to kick
off Global Volunteer Month on May 31
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Starbucks New Approach to Renewable Energy Investments Directly
Benefits Local Community
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Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) today celebrated the opening of its new “Next-Gen” recycling facility and learning center in Plano, Texas. The 77,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility serves more than 510,000 residents and 2,500 commercial customers throughout the Metroplex – including Plano, Richardson and other neighboring cities.
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Furthering its mission to help people live healthier lives, AdvoCare
is partnering with the City of Miami’s after school program to bring
tennis to children in the Shenandoah area
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Early morning workout encouragement will be provided by Cincinnati
Quarterback Andy Dalton and four-time Reebok®
CrossFit® Games Champion Rich Froning
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5,200 Cigna employees from eight U.S. locations will help fight
hunger this month in Cigna's largest employee volunteer campaign
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Rent-A-Center, Inc. today announced the recipients of its Make-A-Difference Scholarship, in which $60,000 was awarded to 60 students going back to school this semester to pursue an undergraduate degree. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180821005672/en/ Rent-A-Center understands the importance of arming students with the tools needed to succeed, so RAC is additionally providing each recipient a new Google Chromebook. Othe
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Partnership Grant Program Funds to Be Used for Educational Services
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Campaign Marks Company’s 15th Year Supporting Hunger Relief
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For nearly two decades, Alliance Data has supported nonprofits like My Possibilities (MP), a Plano-based for cause organization designed to provide adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) the opportunity to continue their education.
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Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning raised more than $36,000 for Make-A-Wish® through a company-wide bowl-a-thon held on World Wish Day.
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Oliver Nicholls of Sydney, Australia, Wins $75,000 Top Prize at Intel
International Science and Engineering Fair