Family Promise

Clayton Fulfills Its Commitment to Do Good in 2023 Through Team Member Volunteer Efforts and Philanthropic Support

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
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MARYVILLE, Tenn., April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Clayton, a leading national builder of single-family attainable housing, believes it has a responsibility to serve as a positive influence and give back to the communities where Clayton team members live and work. In 2023, Clayton and its businesses supported more than 250 local and national non-profit organizations, empowering thousands of families and hundreds of communities around the country. Additionally, Clayton team members invested 71,000 volunteer hours to support local communities and causes meaningful to them.

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  • Additionally, Clayton team members invested 71,000 volunteer hours to support local communities and causes meaningful to them.
  • "In 2023, Clayton's nonprofit partnerships and team member volunteer efforts reached significant milestones in positively impacting the lives of people and empowering communities.
  • Clayton Impact is a paid volunteer time off program that empowers team members to do good by investing in their communities.
  • In 2023, Clayton achieved a 49 percent team member participation rate and reached a milestone of 100,000 total hours of volunteer time since the program's inception.

Kiddie Academy® celebrates Random Acts of Kindness Day

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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ABINGDON, Md., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kiddie Academy® Educational Child Care, a nationally recognized educational child care franchise, has challenged students at Academies nationwide to perform 10,000 good deeds leading up to Random Acts of Kindness Day on Saturday, Feb. 17. Kiddie Academy celebrates this special day each year, having completed more than 18,250 acts of kindness systemwide since 2019.

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  • ABINGDON, Md., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kiddie Academy® Educational Child Care , a nationally recognized educational child care franchise, has challenged students at Academies nationwide to perform 10,000 good deeds leading up to Random Acts of Kindness Day on Saturday, Feb. 17.
  • Kiddie Academy celebrates this special day each year, having completed more than 18,250 acts of kindness systemwide since 2019.
  • "Random Acts of Kindness Week is a relevant moment to get the whole community involved in doing good for others," said Maria Dontas, director of corporate social responsibility for Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care.
  • The selected Academy is announced prior to Random Acts of Kindness Day.

National Bank of Coxsackie donates to Family Promise of the Capital Region

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Friday, December 15, 2023
Professional Services, Philanthropy, Small Business, Other Philanthropy, Finance, Social Services, Banking, NBC, Risk, Family Promise, Multimedia, Federal Home Loan Banks, National bank, Homelessness, Housing, Volunteering, Bank, Management, Capital region

The National Bank of Coxsackie (“NBC”) presented Family Promise of the Capital Region with a donation in support of their mission to serve unhoused individuals and families.

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  • The National Bank of Coxsackie (“NBC”) presented Family Promise of the Capital Region with a donation in support of their mission to serve unhoused individuals and families.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231215719286/en/
    Pictured here from left to right is: NBC Chief Lending Officer Charlene Slemp, NBC Chief Financial Officer Caitlin McCrea, Family Promise Board of Directors President Patrick Bender, Family Promise Executive Director Mary Gioradno, Family Promise Board Member Diane Mbombo Tite, Family Promise Treasurer Luke Aguera, Family Promise Secretary Diane Avery, and NBC Chief Executive Officer John Balli.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Family Promise of the Capital Region is a community response to family homelessness.
  • With eight branch locations ranging from Coxsackie to Glenmont, including their new commercial loan production and administrative office in Latham, the bank serves the greater Capital Region.

Kiddie Academy® celebrates Giving Tuesday nationwide

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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ABINGDON, Md., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kiddie Academy® Educational Child Care, a nationally recognized brand of comprehensive educational child care programs, is celebrating Giving Tuesday by collecting over 6,000 nonperishable food items throughout November at its 325 Academy locations across the country. Many drives are still ongoing with hundreds more items being collected.

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  • "Kiddie Academy's Life Essentials® Curriculum focuses on gratitude in November, and our students and families embrace the season of giving with numerous charitable initiatives," said Maria Dontas, director of corporate social responsibility.
  • Many Academies work with other local organizations, including Family Promise , to donate gifts to children during the holiday season.
  • Kiddie Academy's ongoing partnership with Family Promise continues to grow in many ways.
  • Kiddie Academy will make a $20,000 donation to Family Promise in December, bringing its total contribution to nearly $30,000 in 2023 and nearly $125,000 since the inception of its partnership in 2019.

Leading Mentorship Program Partners With Family Promise to Give Back This Thanksgiving

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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SOUTH PASADENA, Calif., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The SubTo community, curated by real estate investor, Pace Morby, is partnering with non-profit organization Family Promise this Thanksgiving season. The partnership, titled 'SubTo Gives Thanks' aims to engage communities across the country this Thanksgiving, ensuring those in need receive both warmth and sustenance during the holiday season.

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  • SOUTH PASADENA, Calif., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The SubTo community, curated by real estate investor, Pace Morby, is partnering with non-profit organization Family Promise this Thanksgiving season.
  • Special guests, such as Jamil Damji, from the AstroFlipping mentorship course, and his community will also be in attendance to lend a helping hand.
  • SubTo is an online mentorship program and real estate community, created by Pace Morby, for real estate professionals.
  • To find out how to get involved with SubTo's Family Promise, please visit: https://go.subto.com/subtogivesthanks1

Home Choice Opens Store in Willmar, Minnesota

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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Upbound Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Upbound") (NASDAQ: UPBD), a leading provider of technology-driven, flexible leasing solutions for consumers, announced the opening of a new Home Choice store in Willmar, Minnesota.

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  • Upbound Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Upbound") (NASDAQ: UPBD), a leading provider of technology-driven, flexible leasing solutions for consumers, announced the opening of a new Home Choice store in Willmar, Minnesota.
  • Home Choice Store Manager Chris Ward and his sales team are pleased to offer the residents of Willmar a flexible retail installment sales option when it comes to acquiring access to high-quality furniture, appliances, electronics and computers.
  • The new Home Choice store is located at 2520 First Street, Suite A, in Willmar, Minnesota.
  • Home Choice operates 21 locations in the state of Minnesota.

Kiddie Academy continues support of Family Promise's Night Without a Bed campaign

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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ABINGDON, Md., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care, a nationally recognized brand of comprehensive educational child care programs, will mark a third consecutive year participating in Family Promise's Night Without a Bed campaign, a national social media challenge and fundraising effort aimed to raise awareness about family homelessness. 

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  • "We are thrilled to have Kiddie Academy as a partner in the fight against family homelessness," said Family Promise Chief Development Officer Mike Kerkorian.
  • To highlight this issue, Family Promise will host its national campaign effort on Oct. 21, while Kiddie Academy encourages its franchised locations across the country to spend any evening this year supporting the campaign.
  • In addition to supporting Family Promise's mission to help families achieve sustainable independence, Kiddie Academy hopes that the campaign will facilitate age-appropriate conversations that build compassion and empathy in young participants.
  • To learn more about the campaign, sign up to spend a night without a bed or make a donation, please visit Kiddie Academy's fundraising page .

ALTA Good Deeds Foundation Awards $105K in Grants

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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"By providing grants to small community nonprofits, the ALTA Good Deeds Foundation is able to make an enormous impact," said Foundation Board Chair Mary O'Donnell, president and CEO of Westcor Land Title Insurance Co. and past president of ALTA.

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  • "By providing grants to small community nonprofits, the ALTA Good Deeds Foundation is able to make an enormous impact," said Foundation Board Chair Mary O'Donnell, president and CEO of Westcor Land Title Insurance Co. and past president of ALTA.
  • To see an example of the types of charitable organizations that receive grants from the ALTA Good Deeds Foundation, click here .
  • "Since the inception of the ALTA Good Deeds Foundation in October 2020, ALTA members and the Foundation Board have raised more than $1.2 million," said ALTA CEO Diane Tomb.
  • The ALTA Good Deeds Foundation was launched in 2020 to bolster the charitable efforts of ALTA members.

Banner|Aetna's Joanne Mizell Honored as One of Arizona's Most Influential Women

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Professional Services, Health, Diabetes, Health Technology, Insurance, Health Insurance, Managed Care, Phoenix metropolitan area, Most, Banner Health, Family Promise, CVS Health, AZ Business Magazine, Woman, Mizell, AZ, Aetna, Management

Banner|Aetna , a joint venture health plan owned by Banner Health and Aetna, a CVS Health company, proudly celebrates Joanne Mizell , chief operating officer, as one of the Most Influential Women in Arizona selected by AZ Big Media.

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  • Banner|Aetna , a joint venture health plan owned by Banner Health and Aetna, a CVS Health company, proudly celebrates Joanne Mizell , chief operating officer, as one of the Most Influential Women in Arizona selected by AZ Big Media.
  • Mizell was chosen from a pool of over 1,900 candidates for her outstanding leadership and contributions to the community.
  • Mizell has been forging change in the health care industry for more than 30 years.
  • Banner|Aetna extends its gratitude to Mizell for her dedication and leadership and congratulates all 2023 honorees for their achievements.

Empowering Creativity with Unlimited Subscription-Based Services

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Monday, July 3, 2023
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West Palm Beach, Fla., July 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Finity Tek Designs, a leading provider of subscription-based design services, is revolutionizing the creative industry by offering unlimited requests for websites, logos, and more. With a growing list of satisfied clients, including Digital Vibez(digitalvibez.org), Family Promise of North Central Palm Beach County (familypromisencpbc.org), Atlantis Pharmacy (atlantispharmacy.com), DeMarsico Custom Trim (demarsicocustomtrim.com), and Pop A Clog (popaclog.com), Finity Tek Designs continues to deliver exceptional design solutions that elevate brands and drive success.

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  • By offering unlimited requests for websites, logos, and more, Finity Tek Designs empowers businesses and individuals to unleash their creativity without limitations.
  • In a world where creativity knows no bounds, Finity Tek Designs breaks free from the constraints of traditional pricing models.
  • By offering unlimited requests for design services, businesses and individuals can explore their imaginations and bring their ideas to life without limitations.
  • Whether it's a visually stunning website, a captivating logo, or engaging social media graphics, Finity Tek Designs provides the platform for unlimited creativity.