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Jefferson Health and Air Methods Partner in Carbon Offset Program

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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PHILADELPHIA, April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JeffSTAT, Jefferson Health’s medical transportation service, and Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical services provider, have partnered together as part of a carbon offset program with the National Forest Foundation—the first of its kind in the air medical services field.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JeffSTAT, Jefferson Health’s medical transportation service, and Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical services provider, have partnered together as part of a carbon offset program with the National Forest Foundation—the first of its kind in the air medical services field.
  • Air Methods and Jefferson Health together provide approximately 2,300 patient flights per year.
  • By partnering with JeffSTAT on this program, we are demonstrating our commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship,” said Air Methods CEO JaeLynn Williams.
  • Jefferson Health’s new carbon offset program is one of many ways that the organization is working to improve environmental health.

INDUSTRY PIONEER CLEARLIGHT UNVEILS REVOLUTIONARY SANCTUARY 5 AND SANCTUARY 5 PROFESSIONAL FULL SPECTRUM INFRARED SAUNAS

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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Berkeley, California, USA, April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clearlight ®, the industry leader in infrared saunas and a pioneer in innovative health and wellness solutions, is proud to announce the launch of the Clearlight Sanctuary 5 and Sanctuary 5 Professional Full Spectrum 5 Person Infrared Saunas.

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  • Berkeley, California, USA, April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clearlight ®, the industry leader in infrared saunas and a pioneer in innovative health and wellness solutions, is proud to announce the launch of the Clearlight Sanctuary 5 and Sanctuary 5 Professional Full Spectrum 5 Person Infrared Saunas.
  • Unlike any other saunas on the market, the Clearlight Sanctuary 5 and Sanctuary 5 Professional offer advanced near-, mid-, and far-infrared technologies, making these the only true full spectrum infrared saunas available.
  • Equipped with the patented True Wave® Infrared Heaters, these saunas ensure that all wellness wavelengths are delivered 100% of the time, optimizing every sauna session for maximum benefits and performance.
  • These new additions, along with the full product line of infrared saunas, come with a lifetime residential warranty and 5-year commercial warranty.

SunnyMac Celebrates Earth Day with Major Tree Planting Initiative in Partnership with the National Forest Foundation (NFF)

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Monday, April 22, 2024
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In celebration of Earth Day and reinforcing its commitment to environmental stewardship, SunnyMac is proud to announce a significant ecological initiative in partnership with the NFF.

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  • In celebration of Earth Day and reinforcing its commitment to environmental stewardship, SunnyMac is proud to announce a significant ecological initiative in partnership with the NFF.
  • For every solar system installed and for every tree removed to enhance system productivity, SunnyMac plants a new tree.
  • This Earth Day, the company is excited to accelerate these efforts and catch up on all tree planting for past installations.
  • The National Forest Foundation works on behalf of the American public to inspire personal and meaningful connections to our National Forests.

TD Bank Announces Matt Boss as Head of U.S. Consumer Banking

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank® , recently elevated Matthew (Matt) Boss to Head of U.S Consumer Banking.

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  • TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank® , recently elevated Matthew (Matt) Boss to Head of U.S Consumer Banking.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240416163441/en/
    Matthew Boss, Head of U.S. Consumer Banking at TD Bank.
  • "I'm excited about the path ahead for TD and the U.S. Consumer Bank," said Boss.
  • Outside of TD, Boss serves as a board member of the National Forest Foundation and the Consumer Bankers Association.

Kiddie Academy® plants trees nationwide to celebrate Earth Day

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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ABINGDON, Md., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kiddie Academy® Educational Child Care, a nationally recognized brand of comprehensive educational child care programs, is celebrating Earth Day by donating to the National Forest Foundation to plant over 330 trees in honor of its 330 franchise locations nationwide. To date, Kiddie Academy has planted more than 3,500 trees through the National Forest Foundation's Reforestation Program.

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  • ABINGDON, Md., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kiddie Academy ® Educational Child Care , a nationally recognized brand of comprehensive educational child care programs, is celebrating Earth Day by donating to the National Forest Foundation to plant over 330 trees in honor of its 330 franchise locations nationwide.
  • To date, Kiddie Academy has planted more than 3,500 trees through the National Forest Foundation's Reforestation Program.
  • Because of this, Kiddie Academy's independently owned and operated franchise locations are engaging in several Earth Day activities.
  • For example, Academies are participating in an Earth Day art contest, with students using at least 75% reused or recycled materials to construct projects in line with Kiddie Academy's chosen theme, "Wonders of our World."

Triadex Services Partners with National Forest Foundation to Plant 10,000 Trees in Environmental Offset Initiative

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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TAMPA, Fla., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Triadex Services, a premier provider of data-driven, hyperlocal marketing solutions, proudly announces its partnership with the National Forest Foundation (NFF) as a corporate partner, pledging in 2024 to plant 10,000 trees as part of its Environmental Offset Program. This initiative reflects Triadex Services' and its customers' dedication to environmental sustainability and its ongoing commitment to making a positive impact in communities across the United States.

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  • Triadex Services Pledges to Plant 10,000 Trees with NFF, Enhancing Eco-Sustainability
    TAMPA, Fla., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Triadex Services, a premier provider of data-driven, hyperlocal marketing solutions, proudly announces its partnership with the National Forest Foundation (NFF) as a corporate partner, pledging in 2024 to plant 10,000 trees as part of its Environmental Offset Program.
  • "Our partnership with the National Forest Foundation underscores our commitment to environmental sustainability through the planting of 10,000 trees," said Greg Mesaros, CEO at Triadex.
  • Through partnerships with organizations like the National Forest Foundation, Triadex Services is proud to be at the forefront of environmental stewardship in the marketing industry.
  • For more information about Triadex Services' Environmental Offset Program, visit https://www.triadexservices.com/about-triadex/triadex-cares/ .

The National Forest Foundation and USDA Forest Service Launch Nature Connects Us Campaign

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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MISSOULA, Mont., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Forest Foundation (NFF), the congressionally-chartered nonprofit working to improve and restore the health of the 193-million-acre National Forest System, and USDA Forest Service announced today the "Nature Connects Us" outreach campaign which sparks awakening and strengthening of all peoples' connection to national forests and grasslands.

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  • MISSOULA, Mont., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Forest Foundation (NFF), the congressionally-chartered nonprofit working to improve and restore the health of the 193-million-acre National Forest System, and USDA Forest Service announced today the "Nature Connects Us" outreach campaign which sparks awakening and strengthening of all peoples' connection to national forests and grasslands.
  • Through listening, learning, and taking action, the NFF has collaborated with the Forest Service to enhance the truth behind the phrase "Nature Connects Us," to bring this campaign to life.
  • This outreach campaign is the largest and most comprehensive outreach campaign that the Forest Service has collaborated on with the NFF throughout their partnership over the past several decades.
  • To learn more about the Nature Connects Us campaign, visit www.natureconnectsus.org , and explore the diverse ways in which nature can be experienced.

National Forest Foundation (NFF) President & CEO, Mary Mitsos to transition out ahead of the next phase of the organization's growth

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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MISSOULA, Mont., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Forest Foundation (NFF), the only congressionally chartered non-profit for the United States Forest Service (USFS), announced that its President and CEO, Mary Mitsos, will step down from her role as the organization embarks on its next phase of growth.

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  • MISSOULA, Mont., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Forest Foundation (NFF), the only congressionally chartered non-profit for the United States Forest Service (USFS), announced that its President and CEO, Mary Mitsos, will step down from her role as the organization embarks on its next phase of growth.
  • "We cannot fully express our gratitude to Mary and the impact she has had on the NFF, our talented staff, partners, and the communities we serve.
  • She added, "It has been my honor and privilege to lead this organization as President & CEO for the past seven years.
  • "I have had the honor of working with Mary for decades," said Randy Moore, Chief of the United States Forest Service.

Blue Forest Launches New Forest Resilience Bond (FRB) to Address Catastrophic Wildfire Threat in the Upper Mokelumne River Watershed

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Forest, a conservation finance non-profit focused on forest restoration, is proud to announce the launch of the Upper Mokelumne I Forest Resilience Bond (Upper Mokelumne I FRB) in collaboration with the Upper Mokelumne River Watershed Authority (UMRWA) and the Eldorado National Forest.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Forest, a conservation finance non-profit focused on forest restoration, is proud to announce the launch of the Upper Mokelumne I Forest Resilience Bond (Upper Mokelumne I FRB) in collaboration with the Upper Mokelumne River Watershed Authority (UMRWA) and the Eldorado National Forest.
  • The Upper Mokelumne I FRB aims to mitigate the growing threat of catastrophic wildfires in the Upper Mokelumne River watershed through strategic forest restoration and conservation finance.
  • "This partnership with Blue Forest and the launch of the Forest Resilience Bond reflect our commitment to finding innovative solutions to address the growing threat of catastrophic wildfires," said Richard Sykes, Executive Director of the Upper Mokelumne River Watershed Authority.
  • "The Eldorado National Forest is proud to partner with Blue Forest and the Upper Mokelumne River Watershed Authority on this critical initiative," said Joe Stout, Forest Supervisor of Eldorado National Forest.

Planet Financial Group Continues Steady Growth in 2023

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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MERIDEN, Conn., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- During 2023, Planet Financial Group, LLC, parent of national mortgage lender and servicer Planet Home Lending, LLC and  Planet Management Group, LLC, reported consistent performance in origination, servicing and asset management.

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  • MERIDEN, Conn., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- During 2023, Planet Financial Group, LLC , parent of national mortgage lender and servicer Planet Home Lending, LLC and Planet Management Group, LLC , reported consistent performance in origination, servicing and asset management.
  • Planet Financial Group's commitment to corporate excellence and responsibility further solidified its position as an industry leader.
  • In 2023, Planet also expanded its commercial servicing platform to include sub-servicing for private clients.
  • Correspondent volume held steady in 2023, ending at $23.78 billion, off a scant 1% from 2022 volume of $24.10 billion.