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T-Mobile Shows Virginia Love with $50,000 Donation to Nonprofit Organizations

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) today announced a donation totaling $50,000 to five Virginia nonprofit organizations that are making a difference in their communities.

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  • T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) today announced a donation totaling $50,000 to five Virginia nonprofit organizations that are making a difference in their communities.
  • The organizations — Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, Children’s Hospital Foundation of Richmond at VCU, H.E.R.
  • – Help and Emergency Response, The Fatherhood Foundation of Virginia, and the United Service Organization (USO) — each received a $10,000 donation.
  • In a show of hands-on support, local T-Mobile employees participated in check presentations and a day of service at each of the organizations.

Cedar Announces the Appointment of Krista Anderson-Copperman to the Company's Board of Directors

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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NEW YORK, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cedar, an end-to-end healthcare financial engagement platform, today announced that Krista Anderson-Copperman joined its Board of Directors. As a seasoned customer success executive and board director, Anderson-Copperman will provide oversight and counsel to Cedar, supporting their mission to create a more affordable, accessible and patient-centric financial experience in healthcare.

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  • "Krista's leadership in customer success will be a key asset for Cedar" - Florian Otto, CEO and Co-founder, Cedar
    Ms. Anderson-Copperman was previously the Chief Customer Officer at Okta.
  • Prior to joining Okta, she spent 14 years in leadership roles at Salesforce, including Senior Vice President, Customers for Life.
  • I'm so pleased to welcome Krista to our Board of Directors, and look forward to working with her—and learning from her—as we continue to grow and scale."
  • Ms. Anderson-Copperman joins Otto and Seth Cohen, President of Cedar, on Cedar's Board of Directors.

Clean Express Auto Wash Continues Greater Pittsburgh Expansion With Opening of 7th Location in Mt Nebo

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clean Express Auto Wash today announced the opening of its newest location at 201 Mt.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clean Express Auto Wash today announced the opening of its newest location at 201 Mt.
  • Nebo, Clean Express now operates seven locations throughout Pittsburgh and surrounding areas including Allison Park, East McKeesport, New Kensington, Pleasant Hills, Washington and West Mifflin.
  • Clean Express Auto Wash announced its expansion into the Pittsburgh market in late July, 2021.
  • Part of the Express Wash Concepts family of award-winning express car wash locations, Clean Express currently operates more than 25 locations throughout Pittsburgh, Greater Cleveland, Toledo and Detroit.

SuperCom Secures New USA Electronic Monitoring Contract for its PureOne and Domestic Violence Solutions

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SuperCom (NASDAQ: SPCB), a global provider of secured solutions for the e-Government, IoT, and Cybersecurity sectors, is pleased to announce that it has secured a new contract with a prominent Kentucky-based service provider of electronic monitoring (EM) products and services. This contract marks another valuable step in SuperCom's expansion within the US, as well as progression in the deployment of its newest proprietary technologies: the new PureOne GPS bracelet and domestic violence (DV) monitoring solutions.

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  • This contract marks another valuable step in SuperCom's expansion within the US, as well as progression in the deployment of its newest proprietary technologies: the new PureOne GPS bracelet and domestic violence (DV) monitoring solutions.
  • Under this new contract, SuperCom will provide its cutting-edge PureOne GPS Tracking and PureProtect for DV Monitoring solutions.
  • "We are proud to see our new proprietary solutions gaining traction in new regions in the US, reaffirming our commitment to innovation and excellence in the field of electronic monitoring.
  • This new contract allows us to bring our advanced technology to more communities and aid in the crucial work of domestic violence prevention and offender monitoring.

PACU Foundation gifts $24,000 to North Carolina charities

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Piedmont Advantage Credit Union announced today that the PACU Foundation gifted on Giving Tuesday a total of $24,000 to six charities to increase their capacity to help North Carolina residents in times of financial hardship.

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  • WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Piedmont Advantage Credit Union announced today that the PACU Foundation gifted on Giving Tuesday a total of $24,000 to six charities to increase their capacity to help North Carolina residents in times of financial hardship.
  • As such, we felt that this was an appropriate day on which to hold our check presentations as a way of honoring the spirit of Giving Tuesday," said PACU Foundation President Jean Golden-Rumer.
  • "The PACU Foundation was founded in January 2020 with the desire to expand Piedmont Advantage Credit Union's capacity to help the communities it is privileged to serve," Golden-Rumer added.
  • This is the second year the foundation has celebrated its supported charities on Giving Tuesday.

Makers Nutrition Demonstrates Commitment to Mental Health

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Makers Nutrition, a leading provider of dietary supplement manufacturing services, is proud to announce its recent donation of $500 to the YES Community Counseling Center. This donation exemplifies Makers Nutrition's commitment to community wellness and reinforces its dedication to supporting essential mental health services. 

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  • This contribution underscores Makers Nutrition's dedication to supporting essential mental health services, emphasizing their ongoing commitment to community well-being.
  • This donation exemplifies Makers Nutrition's commitment to community wellness and reinforces its dedication to supporting essential mental health services.
  • Makers Nutrition's donation aims to support the center's mission in delivering essential mental health care to those who need it most.
  • As a socially responsible company, Makers Nutrition recognizes the profound impact that access to mental health services can have on individuals and their families.

The Governments of Canada and Quebec sign bilateral agreement to address gender-based violence

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Friday, November 24, 2023
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QUEBEC CITY, Nov. 24, 2023 /CNW/ - Gender-based violence (GBV) continues to be an issue in Quebec and across Canada.

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  • QUEBEC CITY, Nov. 24, 2023 /CNW/ - Gender-based violence (GBV) continues to be an issue in Quebec and across Canada.
  • The federal government invests $97.3 million over four years to support Quebec's actions under its Integrated Government Strategy to Counteract Sexual Violence and Domestic Violence, and to Rebuild Trust 2022-2027 (Integrated Violence Strategy).
  • With this funding, we will be able to continue our efforts to protect and support women who are experiencing violence."
  • More than 11 million people in Canada have experienced intimate partner violence at least once since the age of 15.

Survey: Nearly 60% of Canadians will need to reduce their holiday budget due to inflation, global conflict; will prioritize meaning over material gifts this holiday season

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Thursday, November 23, 2023
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This year, Canadians will be more impressed by holiday gifts that have meaning than by material goods.

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  • This year, Canadians will be more impressed by holiday gifts that have meaning than by material goods.
  • Seventy percent of respondents are less inclined to ask for material items, while 40% are less likely to purchase material gifts for loved ones, compared with previous years.
  • Supporting those in need: Nearly half (40%) acknowledged a heightened importance of assisting people and communities in need of help.
  • Plan Canada's Gifts of Hope provide tangible goods and vital services to children and families who are most in need.

Increasing Pace of Inflation Drives 31 Percent More New Households to Seek Food and Shelter as Salvation Army Launches its Largest Public Fundraiser of the Year

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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The economic challenges posed by ongoing and rising prices have led to a 31 percent increase in new households seeking assistance from The Salvation Army's community services this year.

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  • The economic challenges posed by ongoing and rising prices have led to a 31 percent increase in new households seeking assistance from The Salvation Army's community services this year.
  • Notably, 34 percent of those requiring aid are children, highlighting the urgent need for support.
  • With Christmas on the horizon, there's no better moment to ignite a powerful wave of joy, kindness, and compassion through your generous giving.
  • What's even more remarkable is that your gift today will be doubled, thanks to a generous donor who will match your contribution.

One of USA's Largest Thanksgiving Volunteer Events - BIG SUNDAY's 12th Annual Thanksgiving STUFFING Event: 17,500 People Touched by This One Day, Hosted by Big Sunday, with Over 1,500 Volunteers from Every Walk of Life Uniting to Help Thousands This Holid

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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Big Sunday ( www.bigsunday.org ) has been connecting people with opportunities to help, volunteer and to do good works together since 1999.

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  • Big Sunday ( www.bigsunday.org ) has been connecting people with opportunities to help, volunteer and to do good works together since 1999.
  • Big Sunday builds community driven by the belief that absolutely everyone has some way that they can help someone else .
  • For more information, to sign up, or to help in other ways, please visit Big Sunday's 12th Annual Thanksgiving Stuffing Event page.
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