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L'Oréal Paris Hosts Star-Studded Women of Worth Celebration in Honor of 10 Heroic Women & Announces Susie Vybiral of Room Redux as National Honoree

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Friday, December 2, 2022
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NEW YORK, Dec. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- #1 global beauty brand, L'Oréal Paris USA continues to celebrate and elevate the stories of extraordinary female non-profit leaders by announcing the 2022 L'Oréal Paris Women of Worth National Honoree and Karen T. Fondu Impact Award Winner on December 1 at a star-studded event at the Ebell of Los Angeles with Helen Mirren, Camila Cabello, H.E.R., Aja Naomi King, Katherine Langford and more.

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  • Following a nationwide, online public vote, Susie was selected as the 2022 National Honoree and was presented by Katherine Langford, actress and brand ambassador.
  • "This year is particularly special as the Women of Worth network reaches 170 women strong who so beautifully embody our brand's mantra, "Because You're Worth It."
  • L'Oral Paris Women of Worth National Honoree: Susie Vybiral, Room Redux, New Braunfels, Texas
    Susie founded Room Redux, an international non-profit organization that transforms the rooms and lives of children who have faced physical and/or sexual abuse.
  • The Impact Award was created in honor of L'Oral Paris past President and Chairman of Women of Worth, Karen T. Fondu.

NEW Episode: The White House 1600 Sessions Podcast "Jon Meacham on Lincoln and the American Struggle"

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Monday, November 14, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The White House Historical Association released a new episode of The White House 1600 Sessions podcast today, "Jon Meacham on Lincoln and the American Struggle." In the episode, Stewart McLaurin, president of the White House Historical Association, speaks with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham about his new book And There Was Light: Abraham Lincoln and the American Struggle.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The White House Historical Association released a new episode of The White House 1600 Sessions podcast today, " Jon Meacham on Lincoln and the American Struggle ."
  • In the episode, Stewart McLaurin, president of the White House Historical Association, speaks with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham about his new book And There Was Light: Abraham Lincoln and the American Struggle .
  • "But this book delves deep into the story of his path to presidency and the fuel behind his will to win."
  • McLaurin and Meacham discuss former President Abraham Lincoln's rise to the Oval Office, faith, and his role in anti-slavery politics.

NEARLY 75% OF AMERICANS PASSED ON APPLYING TO THEIR DREAM JOB, ACCORDING TO NEW NATIONAL SURVEY

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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ATLANTA, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Insight Global, a leading national staffing company dedicated to empowering people through opportunity, announced today the official launch of its Be The Light tour via its first-ever mobile career center. With a new national survey revealing that nearly 75% of people don't apply to their dream job, the tour seeks to illuminate meaningful career opportunities for those who need and want it most.

Key Points: 
  • With a new national survey revealing that nearly 75% of people don't apply to their dream job, the tour seeks to illuminate meaningful career opportunities for those who need and want it most.
  • Additional survey results also revealed the motivation behind people looking for new jobs.
  • The mobile career center will feature:
    One-on-one consultations with Insight Global experts who will provide a personalized experience based on attendees' career goals.
  • Insight Global commissioned Atomik Research to conduct an online survey of 1,005 adults throughout the United States.

NEARLY 70% OF ATLANTA JOB SEEKERS PASSED ON APPLYING TO THEIR DREAM JOB, ACCORDING TO NEW SURVEY

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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ATLANTA, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlanta-based Insight Global, a leading national staffing company dedicated to empowering people through opportunity, announced today the official launch of the Be The Light tour via its first-ever mobile career center. With a new local survey revealing that nearly 70% of Atlanta job seekers don't apply to their dream job, the tour seeks to illuminate meaningful career opportunities for those who need and want it most.

Key Points: 
  • With a new local survey revealing that nearly 70% of Atlanta job seekers don't apply to their dream job, the tour seeks to illuminate meaningful career opportunities for those who need and want it most.
  • That's why we're hosting this tour - to empower and equip job seekers with the confidence and skills they need to create a brighter future."
  • Insight Global commissioned Atomik Research to conduct an online survey of 1,006 adults throughout the Atlanta area.
  • Survey participants consist of full-time employees, part-time employees, retired workers, self-employed workers, students, and unemployed individuals who are in search of a new job.

Umberg/Zipser Llp Recognized As One Of 50 Most Community-Minded Companies In Orange County, CA

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Umberg/Zipser LLP, a premiere business litigation and intellectual property law firm located in Irvine, CA, has again been named an honoree of The Civic 50 OC by OneOC and Points of Light, the world's largest organization dedicated to volunteer service. The award recognizes Umberg/Zipser as one of the 50 most community-minded companies in Orange County, as determined by an independently administered and scored survey.

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Points of Light Announces Fourth Annual Awards Celebration Will Recognize José Andrés and Maurice R. "Hank" Greenberg and Honor President George H.W. Bush's Legacy of Civic Engagement

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Monday, September 26, 2022
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ATLANTA, Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global nonprofit Points of Light announced today it will hold the fourth annual celebration of The George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards on October 24, 2022, at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City. Two honorees will be recognized at this year's event: José Andrés, internationally recognized culinary innovator, New York Times bestselling author, educator and humanitarian and Maurice R. "Hank" Greenberg, chairman and CEO of Starr Insurance Companies, chair of The Starr Foundation as well as former chair and CEO of American International Group (AIG).

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global nonprofit Points of Light announced today it will hold the fourth annual celebration of The George H.W.
  • Bush Points of Light Awards on October 24, 2022, at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City.
  • Bush and the people who demonstrate the transformative power of service and drive significant and sustained impact through their everyday actions.
  • It's an honor to be recognized by Points of Light, which has activated his vision of the power of volunteerism."

The Rockefeller Foundation Names Natalye Paquin as New Chief Operating Officer

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Friday, September 9, 2022
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NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Rockefeller Foundation announced that Natalye Paquin has been named Chief Operating Officer (COO), overseeing the global organization's Employee Services, Human Resources, Information Technology, Innovation, Finance, and Legal teams as well as its workforce at offices in the United States, Italy, Asia, and Africa. Ms. Paquin, who will begin in the role on December 1, joins the Foundation after serving as President and Chief Executive Officer of Points of Light, founded by former President George H.W. Bush to encourage people to change their communities and the wider world. She succeeds Steven VanRoekel, who is leaving the Foundation after five years.

Key Points: 
  • Ms. Paquin, who will begin in the role on December 1, joins the Foundation after serving as President and Chief Executive Officer of Points of Light, founded by former President George H.W.
  • Time and again, Natalye has strategically led mission-driven organizations, most recently Points of Light, through critical times of transformation while advancing their missions," said Dr. Rajiv J. Shah, President of The Rockefeller Foundation.
  • Ms. Paquin succeeds Steven VanRoekel, who joined the Foundation in September 2018 as interim COO before becoming permanent in March 2019.
  • "It has been one of the greatest honors and privileges of my life to work side-by-side with my Rockefeller Foundation family," said Mr. VanRoekel.

SUBARU OF AMERICA LAUNCHES 2021 CORPORATE IMPACT REPORT, NAMED A TOP 50 MOST COMMUNITY-MINDED COMPANY IN THE UNITED STATES

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Thursday, June 30, 2022
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The 2021 Subaru Corporate Impact Report highlights the company's dedication to customers, community and to living out the Subaru Love Promise .

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  • The 2021 Subaru Corporate Impact Report highlights the company's dedication to customers, community and to living out the Subaru Love Promise .
  • The report contains data collected throughout 2021, the challenges the company faced and recognition of its efforts in customer service, vehicle quality and community impact.
  • The automaker's social impact and civic leadership commitments are highlighted and reflected throughout the Subaru 2021 Corporate Impact Report.
  • Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Subaru Corporation of Japan.

Approximately 15,000 AbbVie Employees to Volunteer Globally to Support Local Communities in Annual Week of Possibilities

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Monday, June 27, 2022
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NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AbbVie kicks off its seventh Week of Possibilities today with approximately 15,000 employees volunteering in more than 50 countries to serve local communities around the world. From June 27 to July 1, AbbVie employees will work with trusted community partners to complete hands-on projects, including renovating schools, playgrounds and community centers, to benefit local communities impacting tens of thousands of people.

Key Points: 
  • "We are thrilled our employee volunteers are returning to service projects in local communities this year following a two-year pause caused by the pandemic.
  • We look forward to collaborating with our nonprofit partners to make a real impact in our local communities across the globe."
  • To bring Week of Possibilities to life, the AbbVie Foundation works with longstanding community partners, including Heart of America Foundation and KABOOM!
  • AbbVie employees will also focus on making a positive impact to the environment and serving local communities through food banks and education-focused initiatives.

LOWE'S SELECTS FIRST 100 LOWE'S HOMETOWNS COMMUNITY IMPACT PROJECTS AS PART OF NEW FIVE-YEAR, $100 MILLION COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE U.S.

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Thursday, June 23, 2022
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MOORESVILLE, N.C., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lowe's today revealed the 100 community-nominated impact projects that have been selected as part of this year's Lowe's Hometowns program, with 2022 serving as the first of a five-year, $100 million commitment to the communities it serves. With projects spanning 40 states and Washington, D.C., Lowe's will help restore and revitalize spaces that serve as the hubs and heartbeats of communities, including neighborhood housing, parks, community centers and much more.  

Key Points: 
  • "We're excited to continue improving hometowns across the country by building on our longstanding commitment to serving the communities where we live and work," said Marvin Ellison, Lowe's chairman and CEO.
  • Building on the success of 100 Hometowns, which celebrated Lowe's centennial in 2021 and supported 100 community impact projects across the U.S., Lowe's Hometowns comes at a time when communities and local organizations are working hard to continue navigating the pandemic's impact.
  • Points of Light is proud to be their strategic impact partner and help connect them with communities around the United States."
  • Communities can find details of every Lowe's Hometowns project and their progress on the Lowe's Hometowns landing page and at #LowesHometowns on social media.