Jackie Robinson Foundation

BMO Capital Markets Trading Floors in Toronto, New York and London Promote Equity Through Education for 18th Year to Provide Financial Aid to Students

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Friday, September 16, 2022
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This year BMO has added a new partnership with social mobility charity The Brokerage to provide post-secondary scholarships and internships at BMO's London office for two students every year. The Brokerage has helped more than 85,000 students – many from Black, Asian or minority ethnic backgrounds -- through education, mentorship and other opportunities over the last 25 years.

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    TORONTO,NEW YORK, andLONDON, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - BMO Capital Markets will hold its 18thannual Equity Through Education (ETE) Trading day program onSeptember 20, 2022 at its trading floor locations in Toronto, New York and London.
  • Since its inception in 2005, Equity Through Education has raised over C$28 millionand helped more than 5000 students achieve their academic potential.
  • For more information about the programand to hear from some of the scholars, visit BMO Capital Markets' Our Culture web pages.
  • Serving customers for 200 years and counting, BMO is a highly diversified financial servicesprovider - the 8th largest bank, by assets, inNorth America.

THE JACKIE ROBINSON MUSEUM TO OPEN ITS DOORS JULY 26

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New York, New York, July 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 75 years after Jackie Robinson made his debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers, the Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) will open the doors to a museum in his honor Tuesday, July 26.

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  • New York, New York, July 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 75 years after Jackie Robinson made his debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers, the Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) will open the doors to a museum in his honor Tuesday, July 26.
  • The Jackie Robinson Museum is the realization of a dream for my family.
  • We are thrilled to be able to open the Jackie Robinson Museum despite todays challenging health and safety environment, said Della Britton, JRFs President & CEO.
  • With the opening of the Jackie Robinson Museum in New York City in July of 2022, JRF will enhance its mission by educating and inspiring the general public around the legacy of Jackie Robinson and the ideals and values that defined his life.

THE JACKIE ROBINSON MUSEUM TO OPEN ITS DOORS JULY 26

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New York, New York, July 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NEW YORK, NY (July 26, 2022) 75 years after Jackie Robinson made his debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers, the Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) will open the doors to a museum in his honor Tuesday, July 26.

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  • New York, New York, July 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NEW YORK, NY (July 26, 2022) 75 years after Jackie Robinson made his debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers, the Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) will open the doors to a museum in his honor Tuesday, July 26.
  • The Jackie Robinson Museum is the realization of a dream for my family.
  • We are thrilled to be able to open the Jackie Robinson Museum despite todays challenging health and safety environment, said Della Britton, JRFs President & CEO.
  • With the opening of the Jackie Robinson Museum in New York City in July of 2022, JRF will enhance its mission by educating and inspiring the general public around the legacy of Jackie Robinson and the ideals and values that defined his life.

Building Hope Names William D. Hansen as President and CEO

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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Building Hope , the non-profit leader in charter school facilities, financing, and services, today announced its Board of Directors has unanimously chosen William D. Hansen to succeed S. Joseph Bruno as Building Hope Holdings, Inc. President and CEO.

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  • Building Hope , the non-profit leader in charter school facilities, financing, and services, today announced its Board of Directors has unanimously chosen William D. Hansen to succeed S. Joseph Bruno as Building Hope Holdings, Inc. President and CEO.
  • Mr. Hansen, who most recently served as President and CEO of the Strada Education Network, will begin Oct. 3, 2022.
  • The Board of Directors and I are very pleased to introduce a leader of Bills caliber to the Building Hope family.
  • Mr. Hansen comes to Building Hope with extensive experience in the corporate, government, investment, social impact, philanthropy, and policy sectors.

JACKIE ROBINSON FOUNDATION RECEIVES $1 MILLION GRANT FROM WELLS FARGO TO SUPPORT ITS SIGNATURE JRF IMPACT PROGRAM

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Thursday, May 26, 2022
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New York, New York, May 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) has received a $1 million grant from Wells Fargo to support JRF IMPACT, a signature program that currently connects more than 4,300 freshmen to JRFs college success program through a digital platform providing information, instruction, a host of resources, and the ability for participants to interact.

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  • New York, New York, May 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) has received a $1 million grant from Wells Fargo to support JRF IMPACT, a signature program that currently connects more than 4,300 freshmen to JRFs college success program through a digital platform providing information, instruction, a host of resources, and the ability for participants to interact.
  • JRF IMPACT promotes self-actualization through programmatic pillars of academic excellence, service, civic engagement, health & wellness, character development, financial empowerment, and leadership.
  • JRF has been committed to closing this achievement gap for five decades through its JRF Scholars program and more recently through JRF IMPACT.
  • Wells Fargo is pleased to support JRF in upholding its history of excellence rooted in service, said Gigi Dixon, Wells Fargos Head of External Engagement.

Comics Featuring Debuts of Batman, Spiderman, X-Men & Wonder Woman Hit the Market in Single Sale

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Thursday, May 12, 2022
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Comics featuring the first appearances of the most iconic superheroes ever, including Batman, Spider-Man, X-Men and Wonder Woman are among the headliners of the May Elite sale at Goldin .

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  • Comics featuring the first appearances of the most iconic superheroes ever, including Batman, Spider-Man, X-Men and Wonder Woman are among the headliners of the May Elite sale at Goldin .
  • We are so honored to be able to showcase so many pillars of the comic world in one sale.
  • In addition to the marquee comic books and art, the May Elite Auction also features hundreds of pop-culture items that any collector will love.
  • Featuring more than 700 items overall, the auction is predicted to smash industry records when it closes on May 21.

Goldin Unveils Historic Collection of Iconic Game-Used Basketball Jerseys & Sneakers from the Game’s Biggest Stars

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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Goldin unveils the most historic set of game-used NBA jerseys and sneakers ever compiled for its May Elite Auction that opened this week.

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  • Goldin unveils the most historic set of game-used NBA jerseys and sneakers ever compiled for its May Elite Auction that opened this week.
  • The auction features items worn by the NBAs biggest stars in some of the most notable games in the history of basketball.
  • As we watch the games of young stars in the playoffs this year, we also expect jerseys from these icons of the game to break a number of records.
  • Founder Ken Goldin has sold more than $1.5 billion in memorabilia from many of the biggest names in sports, history, and pop culture.

UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation Receives $1 Million Gift from Alba Tull to Benefit Children's Neuroscience Institute

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Thursday, April 21, 2022
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PITTSBURGH, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation today announced it has received a $1 million gift from Alba Tull to advance pediatric neuroscience research, education and patient care at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh's Children's Neuroscience Institute (CNI).

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  • PITTSBURGH, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation today announced it has received a $1 million gift from Alba Tull to advance pediatric neuroscience research, education and patient care at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh's Children's Neuroscience Institute (CNI).
  • Last year, she worked with the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine to create the Alba Tull Center for Neuro Imaging and Therapeutics.
  • Today's gift will now help bring that same commitment of pursuing innovative neuroscience research and treatment to children.
  • We are very thankful to Alba Tull for continuing to support the important work of our team and hospital."

Candy Digital and the Jackie Robinson Foundation Announce First-Ever Jackie Robinson NFT Collection to Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of Breaking MLB’s Color Barrier

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Thursday, April 14, 2022
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Candy Digital, a next-generation digital collectible company, and the Jackie Robinson Foundation today announced the release of the Jackie Robinson Collection to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Robinson breaking Major League Baseballs color barrier.

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  • Candy Digital, a next-generation digital collectible company, and the Jackie Robinson Foundation today announced the release of the Jackie Robinson Collection to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Robinson breaking Major League Baseballs color barrier.
  • Jackie Robinson Silver Bust: This NFT will showcase a Silver Bust of Robinson along with his digital signature.
  • Jackie Robinson Signed Baseball NFT: The final entry in the series is a Jackie Robinson digitally signed baseball available for $75.
  • As we celebrate the 75th anniversary of him breaking baseballs color barrier, this new collection from Candy Digital introduces a new way to honor Jackie and support the Jackie Robinson Foundation.

Jackie Robinson Foundation Teams with Chock full o'Nuts® to Celebrate 75th Anniversary of Breaking Baseball's Color Barrier

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Thursday, March 31, 2022
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SUFFOLK, Va., March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) and Chock full o'Nuts® coffee, in a partnership developed by IMG, today announced a collaboration to celebrate Jackie Robinson Day and his historic first home run over racial inequity.

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  • SUFFOLK, Va., March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) and Chock full o'Nutscoffee, in a partnership developed by IMG, today announced a collaboration to celebrate Jackie Robinson Day and his historic first home run over racial inequity.
  • Chock full o'Nuts is honoring the 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's historic debut in Major League Baseball.
  • Major League Baseball's 2022 season marks the 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier on April 15, 1947, when he competed for the Brooklyn Dodgers and became the first African-American player in Major League Baseball.
  • To mark the occasion, Chock full o'Nutsis launching three sizes of limited-edition Jackie Robinson Chock full o'Nutscoffee cans in stores and online, hitting shelves in April 2022, with a portion of the proceeds from each purchase being donated to the JRF.