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Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. Announces the Placement of $25 Million of Series B Cumulative Preferred Shares

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022

The Board of Trustees of Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. (NYSE American: ECF) (the Fund) is pleased to announce the issuance of Series B Cumulative Preferred Shares (Series B Preferred) with an aggregate liquidation value of approximately $25 million.

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  • The Board of Trustees of Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. (NYSE American: ECF) (the Fund) is pleased to announce the issuance of Series B Cumulative Preferred Shares (Series B Preferred) with an aggregate liquidation value of approximately $25 million.
  • The Series B Preferred is puttable on June 26, 2023 and June 26, 2024, and is callable after June 26, 2024.
  • Distributions are at an annual rate of 4.40% of the $10.00 per share liquidation preference of the Series B Preferred and are scheduled to be paid semiannually beginning on December 26, 2022.
  • For more information about the Fund, call:
    Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. is a diversified, closed-end management investment company with $191 million in total net assets.

Exceptional Children's Foundation Gala Honors Legends of Impact

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Thursday, June 2, 2022

LOS ANGELES, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Exceptional Children's Foundation (ECF) has announced it will present the 2022 Legends of Impact Awards, at the Celebration of Legends Gala, June 15th, from 6-9 p.m. at the Skirball Cultural Center, Taper Courtyard.

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  • LOS ANGELES, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Exceptional Children's Foundation (ECF) has announced it will present the 2022 Legends of Impact Awards, at the Celebration of Legends Gala, June 15th, from 6-9 p.m. at the Skirball Cultural Center, Taper Courtyard.
  • The Legends of Impact Awards pay tribute to ECF benefactors, leadership, staff and service recipients who have had exceptional impacts throughout the nonprofit organization's 76 year history.
  • Actor/Comedian Kevin Nealon, best known for Saturday Night Live, Weeds,Man with a Planand his celebrity onlinehikingseries,HIKINGWITHKEVIN,will perform live at the gala.
  • ABOUT EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION ( ECF.net ): The Exceptional Children's Foundation (ECF) was created in 1946 by a group of concerned parents who pooled their resources to create a daycare program for children with developmental disabilities.

Exceptional Children's Foundation Names Veronica Arteaga President and CEO

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Thursday, May 26, 2022

LOS ANGELES, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Exceptional Children's Foundation (ECF) Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Veronica Arteaga, LCSW as President and CEO.

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Exceptional Children's Foundation (ECF) Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Veronica Arteaga, LCSW as President and CEO.
  • Arteaga will join the nonprofit human services organization effective June 1st, succeeding Scott D. Bowling as ECF's third President and CEO in its 76 years of service.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Veronica to ECF," said ECF Board of Directors Chair Steve Beltran.
  • ABOUT EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION ( ECF.net ): The Exceptional Children's Foundation (ECF) was created in 1946 by a group of concerned parents who pooled their resources to create a daycare program for children with developmental disabilities.

Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. Declares Distribution of $0.13 Per Share

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Friday, May 13, 2022

The Board of Trustees of Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. (NYSE American: ECF) (the Fund) declared a $0.13 per share cash distribution payable on June 23, 2022 to common shareholders of record on June 15, 2022.

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  • The Board of Trustees of Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd. (NYSE American: ECF) (the Fund) declared a $0.13 per share cash distribution payable on June 23, 2022 to common shareholders of record on June 15, 2022.
  • Each quarter, the Board of Trustees reviews the amount of any potential distribution from the income, realized capital gain, or capital available.
  • If necessary, the Fund pays an adjusting distribution in December, which includes any additional income and net realized capital gains in excess of the quarterly distributions.
  • The distribution rate should not be considered the dividend yield or total return on an investment in the Fund.

The Educational and Charitable Foundation and the Lambda Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated® Award $36,250 in Scholarships

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Saturday, May 7, 2022

FAIRFAX, Va., May 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Educational and Charitable Foundation (ECF), working with the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Lambda Kappa Omega Chapter, held its annual Book Signing and Scholarship Awards Celebration today.Over $36,000 in scholarships and teacher grants were presented to students and teachers in the local area.

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  • FAIRFAX, Va., May 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Educational and Charitable Foundation (ECF), working with the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Lambda Kappa Omega Chapter, held its annual Book Signing and Scholarship Awards Celebration today.Over $36,000 in scholarships and teacher grants were presented to students and teachers in the local area.
  • The 2022 Book Signing featured internationally acclaimed author and actor Blair Underwood, who discussed the book Olympic Pride, American Prejudice.
  • The Educational and Charitable Foundation empowers the northern Virginia community for a brighter tomorrow through education, service, and philanthropy.
  • These grants support classroom instruction, ensure student learning and demonstrate our appreciation and support of all teachers," said Sanita Walker-Resper, president of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated Lambda Kappa Omega Chapter.

ErateSync Receives Cool Tool Finalist Award for "Administrative Solution"

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

CULVER CITY, Calif., April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EdTechnologyFunds is pleased to announce that our E-rate Documentation Management and Compliance Software, ErateSync, has been named an "Administrative Solution" Finalist in the 2022 EdTech Cool Tool Awards.

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  • CULVER CITY, Calif., April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EdTechnologyFunds is pleased to announce that our E-rate Documentation Management and Compliance Software, ErateSync, has been named an "Administrative Solution" Finalist in the 2022 EdTech Cool Tool Awards.
  • ErateSync combines an automated interface to USAC or Google Drive to centralize E-rate and ECF records by funding year.
  • Additionally, ErateSync provides fast and intelligent file searches, a modernized records reporting tool, and real-time funding award details to enable entities to respond to program reviews and audits more efficiently.
  • "We are delighted to be named an Administrative Solution Finalist by the EdTech Digest Cool Tool Awards," said Beverly Sutherland, EdTechnologyFunds CEO.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Raises More Than $572K During Inaugural One Day, One SIUE Event

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Monday, April 25, 2022

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville lit up red with Cougar pride Thursday, April 21 in celebration of its inaugural One Day, One SIUE Day of Giving, which raised more than $572,000 and set a new standard for alumni engagement and community partnership as the University defines its future.

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  • "Each of our donors and partners plays an important role as we develop a bold vision for this university.
  • My ambition is that SIUE be first and best at providing high-quality, affordable degree opportunities for all students.
  • The Edwardsville Community Foundation is proud to be an active partner with SIUE, and we celebrate the opportunities this gift will bring."
  • Southern Illinois University Edwardsville provides students with a high-quality, affordable education that prepares them for successful careers and lives of purpose to shape a changing world.

Acclaimed Author and Actor Blair Underwood Upcoming Book Signing Announced

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022

FAIRFAX, Va., March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Educational and Charitable Foundation (ECF), working with the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Lambda Kappa Omega Chapter, will sponsor its annual Book Signing and Scholarship Celebration on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at 11 a.m. at the newly opened Capital One Hall in Tysons, Virginia. The 2022 Book Signing features internationally acclaimed author, actor, producer, and director Blair Underwood. Mr. Underwood has authored several books, including the investigative crime series, the Tennyson Hardwick Collection.

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  • FAIRFAX, Va., March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Educational and Charitable Foundation (ECF), working with the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Lambda Kappa Omega Chapter, will sponsor its annual Book Signing and Scholarship Celebration on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at 11 a.m. at the newly opened Capital One Hall in Tysons, Virginia.The 2022 Book Signing features internationally acclaimed author, actor, producer, and director Blair Underwood.
  • Mr. Underwood has authored several books, including the investigative crime series, the Tennyson Hardwick Collection.
  • The Educational and Charitable Foundation seeks to empower the northern Virginia community for a brighter tomorrow through education, service, and philanthropy.
  • The book signing allows us to celebrate our academic and community enrichment programs with our partners and the broader community," said ECF president Robyn C. Jones.

Martin Midstream Partners L.P. Announces Excess Cash Flow Offer to Purchase up to $9.3 Million Aggregate Principal Amount of Outstanding 11.50% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes Due 2025

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022

If the Notes in an aggregate principal amount in excess of the Excess Cash Flow Offer Amount are tendered pursuant to the Excess Cash Flow Offer, the Partnership will purchase Notes having an aggregate principal amount equal to the Excess Cash Flow Offer Amount on a pro rata basis from tendering Holders in accordance with the Indenture.

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  • If the Notes in an aggregate principal amount in excess of the Excess Cash Flow Offer Amount are tendered pursuant to the Excess Cash Flow Offer, the Partnership will purchase Notes having an aggregate principal amount equal to the Excess Cash Flow Offer Amount on a pro rata basis from tendering Holders in accordance with the Indenture.
  • To the extent that the aggregate principal amount of Notes tendered pursuant to the Excess Cash Flow Offer is less than the Excess Cash Flow Offer Amount, the Partnership may use any remaining Excess Cash Flow Offer Amount for any purpose not otherwise prohibited by the Indenture.
  • The Excess Cash Flow Offer is being made pursuant to an Offer to Purchase, dated March 15, 2022 (the Offer to Purchase), which sets forth the complete terms and conditions of the Excess Cash Flow Offer.
  • Copies of the Offer to Purchase may be requested from the tender agent for the Excess Cash Flow Offer, D.F.

Engiven Launches Cryptocurrency Ukraine Emergency Relief Fund

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022

SAN DIEGO, March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Engiven, a leading cryptocurrency donation services company, announced the launch of its Ukraine Emergency Relief Fund through the Engiven Charitable Foundation (ECF).

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  • SAN DIEGO, March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Engiven, a leading cryptocurrency donation services company, announced the launch of its Ukraine Emergency Relief Fund through the Engiven Charitable Foundation (ECF).
  • The Ukraine Emergency Relief Fund provides the ability for crypto donors to support Ukraine relief efforts to nonprofit organizations who are currently engaged in humanitarian relief work in Ukraine.
  • The Ukraine Emergency Relief Fund is the ECF's first fund and focuses solely on providing lifesaving humanitarian assistance to those suffering in Ukraine.
  • The Ukraine Emergency Relief Fund currently supports United Help Ukraine, The Salvation Army, Samaritan's Purse, Unicef, Doctors Without Borders, Convoy of Hope, UNHCR, and World Vision.