The Joneses

New $2.5 Million Morehouse College "Finishing Well" Scholarship Established by Philanthropists Yolanda and Dale Jones to Assist Scholars with Financial Needs

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

The gift to Morehouse was inspired in part by the financial challenges that Jones and his twin brother faced as first-generation college students 42 years ago.

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  • The gift to Morehouse was inspired in part by the financial challenges that Jones and his twin brother faced as first-generation college students 42 years ago.
  • He also became permanently disabled while we were in school," said Jones, a Trustee Emeritus at Morehouse College.
  • The Yolanda and Dale Jones Family Endowed Scholarship Fund will provide a safety net of financial support to help juniors and seniors reach graduation.
  • "We are pleased to establish the Yolanda and Dale Jones Family Endowed Scholarship Fund of $2.5 million to help students finish well," Jones said.

Schwab’s Modern Wealth Survey Reveals Nearly Half of Americans Feel Wealthy…But With a Twist: They Don’t Measure It in Dollars & Cents

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

When asked to express how much money it takes to be considered “wealthy” in America, 1,000 survey respondents across the country say it’s an average of $2.2 million.

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  • When asked to express how much money it takes to be considered “wealthy” in America, 1,000 survey respondents across the country say it’s an average of $2.2 million.
  • But among the 48% of Americans who say they already feel wealthy today, the average net worth is $560,000—about a quarter of that loftier target.
  • What’s more, non-financial assets like health and family resonate far more when defining wealth than having large sums of money, according to Schwab’s survey.
  • First, when people think about managing their finances and building wealth, it’s so much more personal than just money and investments.

Dallas Cowboys and Jonas Brothers Kick Off Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign With Live Halftime Performance

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Thursday, November 24, 2022

ARLINGTON, Texas, Nov. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Salvation Army's 132nd annual Red Kettle Campaign launches today with a special halftime performance during the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game against the New York Giants on FOX. This year's artists, the Grammy Award-nominated and American Music Award-winning Jonas Brothers, will perform live at AT&T Stadium and be televised nationally during halftime. This will be the Jonas Brothers' second time performing for the Red Kettle Kickoff, having first done the honors in 2008. The performance is a Cowboys tradition and issues the official rallying cry for all to donate to the iconic Red Kettle Campaign, which serves millions in need year-round.

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  • ARLINGTON, Texas, Nov. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Salvation Army's 132nd annual Red Kettle Campaign launches today with a special halftime performance during the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game against the New York Giants on FOX.
  • This year's artists, the Grammy Award-nominated and American Music Award-winning Jonas Brothers, will perform live at AT&T Stadium and be televised nationally during halftime.
  • This will be the Jonas Brothers' second time performing for the Red Kettle Kickoff, having first done the honors in 2008.
  • The performance is a Cowboys tradition and issues the official rallying cry for all to donate to the iconic Red Kettle Campaign, which serves millions in need year-round.

Reliant Home Run Derby with Dallas Cowboys Raises $135,000 for Local Nonprofits

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

The national anthem was performed by The Salvation Army Band, while the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and The Salvation Armys mascot, Captain Kettle, also joined the fun.

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  • The national anthem was performed by The Salvation Army Band, while the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and The Salvation Armys mascot, Captain Kettle, also joined the fun.
  • A League of Their Own: Local Media Competes for a Good Cause
    In addition to the Cowboys trying their hand on the diamond, Reliant also invited local media personalities to swap their mics for baseball bats in the sixth annual Reliant Home Run Derby Media League.
  • For more information about Reliant, visit reliant.com and connect with Reliant on Facebook at facebook.com/reliantenergy and Twitter or Instagram @reliantenergy.
  • More information about the Dallas Cowboys and the Gene and Jerry Jones Family Foundation can be found at http://www.dallascowboys.com .

CARS.COM TRAFFIC BOOM CONFIRMS ELECTRIC VEHICLES WERE THE REAL MVPS OF LAST NIGHT'S BIG GAME

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Monday, February 14, 2022

Los Angeles was not the only champion crowned last night, the Polestar 2 had massive spikes in traffic propelling it to the No.

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  • Los Angeles was not the only champion crowned last night, the Polestar 2 had massive spikes in traffic propelling it to the No.
  • As a new, relatively unknown brand outside of the automotive circles, Polestar stepped into the national spotlight with its Big Game commercial "No Compromises."
  • EV commercials, in general, stood out as last night's MVP with 75% of automaker commercials dedicated to electric vehicles.
  • The Big Game commercial roster saw the most lifts for new vehicles, puppies and the Joneses.

Dallas Cowboys and Luke Combs Dedicate Live Thanksgiving Halftime Show To Ensure 'Hope Marches On' for Those in Need

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Thursday, November 25, 2021

The holiday fundraising campaign will ramp up at AT&T Stadium this afternoon with a special nationally televised halftime performance during the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game against the Las Vegas Raiders on CBS.

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  • The holiday fundraising campaign will ramp up at AT&T Stadium this afternoon with a special nationally televised halftime performance during the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game against the Las Vegas Raiders on CBS.
  • Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8972952-dallas-cowboys-luke-comb...
    Award-winning country musician Luke Combs will dazzle audiences across the nation with a live performance at a halftime show that will include the iconic Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.
  • The Salvation Army has not stopped working to provide help and hope no matter the cost since the pandemic began.
  • More information about the Dallas Cowboys and the Gene and Jerry Jones Family Foundation can be found at http://www.dallascowboys.com .

Luke Combs To Perform Live at Cowboys Thanksgiving Day Game Halftime Show

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Friday, November 19, 2021

FRISCO, Texas, Nov. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Multiplatinum artist and CMA's 2021 Entertainer of the Year, Luke Combs, will perform live at AT&T Stadium for the nationally televised halftime show of the Dallas Cowboys game on CBS against the Las Vegas Raiders on Thanksgiving Day.

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  • FRISCO, Texas, Nov. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Multiplatinum artist and CMA's 2021 Entertainer of the Year, Luke Combs, will perform live at AT&T Stadium for the nationally televised halftime show of the Dallas Cowboys game on CBS against the Las Vegas Raiders on Thanksgiving Day.
  • Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8972951-red-kettle-kickoff-luke-...
    "Considering I'm a huge football fan, the Dallas Cowboys were always on our TV on Thanksgiving Day growing up, so it is a complete honor to be a part of their 25th Thanksgiving Day halftime show supporting The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign," said Luke Combs.
  • "We are so excited to have Combs perform on our national stage for a halftime show that I'm sure will inspire hope and generosity."
  • This year marks the 25th nationally televised Red Kettle Kickoff halftime show live at the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day halftime show.

Montana State University Announces Philanthropic Gift Of $101M, The Largest Donation Ever To A College Of Nursing In The U.S.

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Monday, August 30, 2021

Develop an endowed scholarship fund that will allow the MSU College of Nursing to keep the cost of nursing education affordable for all students.

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  • Develop an endowed scholarship fund that will allow the MSU College of Nursing to keep the cost of nursing education affordable for all students.
  • Founded in 1893, Montana State University is the largest public or private university in the state of Montana.
  • Founded in 1937, Montana State University's College of Nursing offers bachelor's, accelerated bachelor's, master's and doctoral-level nursing education to produce nurses, nurse leaders, nurse educators and nurse practitioners for Montana.
  • Using a distributed model, Montana State is the largest producer of registered nurses in Montana and is the sole provider of doctoral nurse practitioner education in the state.

T. Rowe Price: Parents Putting On A Financial Façade Are More Reluctant To Discuss Money With Their Kids

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Thursday, December 17, 2020

Parents who put on a financial faade could especially benefit from these resources, as we see an increased reluctance among them to discuss money with their kids."

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  • Parents who put on a financial faade could especially benefit from these resources, as we see an increased reluctance among them to discuss money with their kids."
  • Keeping up with the Joneses: Thirty-five percent of parents surveyed said they are always trying to "keep up with the Joneses."
  • More reluctant to discuss money matters with their kids: More parents who try to keep up with the Joneses are at least somewhat more reluctant than their counterparts (62% vs. 30%) to discuss financial topics with their kids.
  • Kids and credit cards: A minority of parents of 8- to 14-year-olds indicated that their kids have credit cards (9%).

Unbreakable Truths: The Katrina Walker Show

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Wednesday, December 18, 2019

At a time when people are consumed by followers and likes, Katrina Walker wants people to redirect their attention to following their dreams and liking themselves more.

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  • At a time when people are consumed by followers and likes, Katrina Walker wants people to redirect their attention to following their dreams and liking themselves more.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191217005927/en/
    Katrina Walker on the set of Morning Dose in Houston.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    She's doing that through her new talk show on YouTube, Unbreakable Truths: The Katrina Walker Show, where she invites guests to promote their projects and share their stories and strategies for success.
  • Personality from Keeping up with the Joneses, Love & Hip Hop: New York and Chrissy & Mr. Jones
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