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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.

The Ellavoz Children’s Literacy Foundation (ECLF) took a heartfelt step toward closing the literacy gap by sponsoring a special author visit to Spring Park Elementary School, a Title I school in Jacksonville, Florida. Multiple presentations to kindergarten through 5th grade students were given by New York Times bestselling author, Beth Ferry, whose stories of friendship, kindness, and found family have long captured the imaginations of young readers.In the months leading up to her visit, ECLF su

Book recognized with top honor in new literary prize for challenging conventional narratives in medicine and healthcare through the lens of crowdfunding.

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.

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.

Trees intended to spark hope and recovery for impacted students and families

Results for Part I of Men Without Shoes Project to be Released on February 19th as part of Black History MonthPrinceton Day School to Report Part II in June“It’s a double win: we got kids interested in history and we put a spotlight on forgotten heroes.”

$20 million grant from Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation seeds initiative to transform the lives of thousands of Atlanta youth annually

“As a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative, our mission is rooted in people helping people,” said Gary Schuette II, President/CEO of Oregon State Credit Union.

Partnership reinforces the company’s commitment to strengthening communities and creating spaces where athletes feel supported and inspired

The newest 25 towns join a growing movement revitalizing main streets, expanding public spaces and strengthening life in small-town America

Record-breaking initiative collected 23,385 toys in 24 hours, which will be distributed in the United States by Toys for TotsGE Vernova Foundation matches toy drive donations which will be distributed internationally in support of Save the ChildrenGlobal collaboration with Hasbro and Mattel results in over 70,000 STEM toys donated to children in need around the worldCelebration of young innovators continues with GE Vernova’s “Innovators Toy Land” pop-up experience at Rockefeller Center

Fundraisers deserve donor data they can trust. With Giving Intelligence + Relationship Intelligence working together, Instil’s new Hatch.ai integration helps you understand your supporters more deeply and engage with confidence.

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

Grindr Presents ‘I Wool Survive,’ A Michael Schmidt Collection, the World’s First TRULY Gay Fashion Collection produced from Rainbow Wool Yarns

Nation’s third-largest homebuilder delivers over 100 mortgage-free homes to wounded veterans while building meaningful careers for transitioning service members

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.

More than $2.3 million granted to nonprofits across the U.S. with a focus on healthy living initiatives

Joint donation to Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County includes $25,000 grant, 25 OLED devices

Top brands, beloved celebrities including National Outreach Director for St. Jude join in the 22nd year of this holiday tradition to raise funds for lifesaving research and treatment of childhood cancer

Send Silence Packing® stops at UConn Storrs today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on national tour to reduce stigma, support mental health, inspire action

Findings from a New Report by EcoVadis and BCG Reveal Scope 3 Emissions as a Financial Risk and Provide a Roadmap to Protect Profits and Strengthen Supply Chain Resilience

JetBlue celebrates 11 years of advancing youth aviation awareness through its signature “Fly Like a Girl” eventWith over 25 years of service in Orlando, JetBlue reinforces its enduring commitment to Florida communities

In partnership with presenting sponsor Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union, the initiative will spotlight and support local changemakers leading up to the 2026 USA Games

Grants awarded to five community organizations; Customers invited to join the fight against hunger

Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) today announced its support of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games as a bronze sponsor with a $100,000 commitment. The 2026 USA Games will be held in Minnesota from June 20-26, 2026, and will feature 16 team and individual sports, bringing together thousands of athletes, coaches, fans and volunteers to celebrate ability and the power of sport. To support the event, Ameriprise will mobilize hundreds of its employees to support the Games and volunteer across

Battelle is deepening its investment in the next generation of innovators with a new portfolio of 18 out-of-classroom programs that will bring science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to life for more than 22,000 young people across Central Ohio.Totaling $1,215,500, the 2025 awards under the Central Ohio STEM Innovation Grants push Battelle's cumulative giving through this program to more than $7.8 million since its launch in 2013."These projects connect students to real-world STEM exper

Today, the Secretary of State for International Development, the Honourable Randeep Sarai, visited Dodoma, Tanzania, to announce a new five million dollar, five-year partnership between the Government of Canada and FINCA Canada. The initiative aims to expand economic opportunities for youth – those aged 30 and under – in East Africa through financial inclusion and entrepreneurship.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/202507212

Battelle announced a renewed $1.1 million investment in the YMCA of Central Ohio today to continue critical STEM initiatives through 2026. This extended partnership will provide access to learning opportunities for more than 44,000 children and families across Central Ohio.Building on Proven SuccessThe latest partnership builds on the success of an initial two-year program that served more than 35,000 youth between 2022 and 2024, significantly surpassing its original goal."We are deeply grateful

Fourth annual Q2 Philanthropy Fund to award $150,000 in grants to nonprofits across the globe

Kobo Resources Inc. (TSX.V: KRI):This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250707763650/en/2024 Kobo Cup Winner, KossouKobo CupThe Kobo Cup was created as a way to launch Kobo Resources’ community engagement efforts in a way that felt local and genuinely rooted in the lives of the people we work alongside. In Côte d’Ivoire, as across much of Africa, football is more than a sport. It’s a shared language, a daily ritual, and a powe

Target joins U.S. Bank, Wells Fargo, Worldwide Technology and others as official partners of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.

Working students in Chicago invited to one-of-a-kind ‘Career Spark’ fair on June 27 offering resources to balance work and life, apply to jobs in real time, and access professional headshots, networking swag and more

Driving impact through community partnerships and DUNGEONS & DRAGONS events at more than 300 Wizards Play Network retail stores

A New Era for Digital Art’s Most Iconic Collection Begins

ComEd STEM Labs connect students with STEM professionals to learn more about career opportunities

“Make imPACt” Anniversary Campaign is Captured in a Creative Trailer along with Planned Museum and Major Sporting Events, Brand Activations and Experiences, a Partnership with the American Red Cross, and Multiple Brand Collaborations

HELP USA, a national leader in homeless services and supportive housing, hosted its third annual Art of Resilience Benefit on February 7, 2025, bringing together artists, philanthropists, and advocates to celebrate the healing power of creative expression. Held at the National Arts Club, the event raised critical support for HELP USA’s art therapy program, which provides a creative outlet for homeless individuals living in HELP USA shelters across New York City.During the evening, HELP USA annou

Platform aims to share stories that “shape a healthy, sustainable future — for us, and the home we share”

Sixth consecutive Assurant donation at annual NADA Show helps drive development of a modern, inclusive automotive service workforce

Scully Learning Center Foundation proudly announces the release of “Heroes From Above For Angelenos,” a heartfelt adaptation of its original song, Heroes From Above.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250126395760/en/Heroes Halting Homelessness (Graphic: Business Wire)Heroes From Above was created to inspire action and support solutions for the national homelessness crisis, particularly among vulnerable groups such as intel

Funding Supports 164 Nonprofit Organizations Providing Nutrition, Educational Resources, and Safe Spaces to Children and Communities in Need

Recognition of NationSwell’s work to be celebrated at the annual NationSwell Summit, showcasing the power of collaborative solutions in driving meaningful change

Recognition honours top 25 companies building the best workplace cultures in the world

Educators at Calvert County Public Schools in Prince Frederick, Maryland, are the grand prize winners of Voya's 2024 Unsung Heroes awards competition.

Only 20% of Large Companies Increased Promotion Opportunities, According to 2024 American Opportunity IndexW.W. Grainger, Costco, Capital One, Meta and ServiceNow Top This Year’s Ranking

More than 1,200 nonprofits joined dozens of DAF providers and fundraising platformsfor the industry-wide day dedicated to DAF giving on October 10th.

Company joins Dolly Parton in support of communities impacted in Eastern Tennessee

Second global study finds consumers in China, IMEA and Latin America have stopped purchasing products that use excessive amounts of water

But New Survey From Samsung Solve for Tomorrow RevealsUrgent Need to Address Looming AI Knowledge Gap in Schools