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FHLBank Pittsburgh, Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, Delaware Officials Join in Announcing Affordable Housing Awards in Harrington and $66.7 Million in Newly Available Affordable Housing Funding

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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at a ceremony to announce two affordable housing grants totaling $1.5 million from FHLBank and their member financial institutions.

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  • at a ceremony to announce two affordable housing grants totaling $1.5 million from FHLBank and their member financial institutions.
  • A second grant of $750,000 was presented to West End Neighborhood House from FHLBank and Community Bank Delaware.
  • The event also highlighted $114.2 million new funding opportunities, including $66.7 million for additional affordable housing, through FHLBank member institutions including:
    “I was so glad to be in Harrington, Delaware, to announce new investments in safe, stable, and affordable housing.
  • Affordable housing is the foundation for safe and prosperous communities, and in Delaware, we know too well how we need to increase our affordable housing supply,” said Rep. Blunt Rochester (D-Del.).

Werner Enterprises Professional Drivers, Gina and Steve Jones, Honored With 2024 TA Citizen Driver Award

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Friday, March 29, 2024
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Werner Enterprises , Inc. (Nasdaq: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, is proud to announce two of its professional drivers, Gina and Steve Jones, have been awarded the prestigious 2024 TA Citizen Driver Award.

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  • Werner Enterprises , Inc. (Nasdaq: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, is proud to announce two of its professional drivers, Gina and Steve Jones, have been awarded the prestigious 2024 TA Citizen Driver Award.
  • Steve and Gina joined Werner® in 2011 and 2012, respectively, and work as husband-and-wife team drivers with a combined 2.5 million accident-free miles.
  • Werner professional drivers have received this award twice prior to Steve and Gina.
  • Charley Endorf won the TA Citizen Driver Award in 2014 and Dan “Dusty” Porter was recognized as the winner in 2021.

Community Health Systems Addresses Health Disparities through Doctors’ Day Donations and Second Annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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Doctors’ Day is an annual observance that honors physicians worldwide for their unwavering commitment to providing high-quality healthcare for individuals and communities.

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  • Doctors’ Day is an annual observance that honors physicians worldwide for their unwavering commitment to providing high-quality healthcare for individuals and communities.
  • Peanut butter, known for its nutritional value and long shelf life, is among the most requested items by food banks.
  • CHS-affiliated health systems collected more than 86,000 jars of peanut butter and other nut butters to donate to 58 local food banks.
  • We’re also extremely grateful for the generosity of employees, physicians and community members who joined in our efforts to create greater health equity by supporting our Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive this year,” said Hingtgen.

Visa Foundation Helps To Uplift More Than Four Million SMBs

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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As Visa’s corporate foundation, Visa Foundation partners with local organizations to invest in primarily women-owned small- and micro-businesses (SMBs), creating ripple effects for the entrepreneurs and their employees, and the customers and communities they serve.

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  • As Visa’s corporate foundation, Visa Foundation partners with local organizations to invest in primarily women-owned small- and micro-businesses (SMBs), creating ripple effects for the entrepreneurs and their employees, and the customers and communities they serve.
  • Visa Foundation advances financial inclusion by providing SMB owners with digital and financial education and catalytic financing to women-owned SMBs, by investing in women-led funds.
  • “Over the past six years, Visa Foundation has become an enabler of economic mobility,” said Kelly Mahon Tullier, Visa Foundation Board Chair.
  • Through Visa Foundation Matches, Visa employees have helped raise more than $16 million in total donations.

Hilton Grand Vacations Partners with American Red Cross to Support Urgent Disaster Relief for “Early Giving Day” Campaign

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV), a premier vacation ownership and experiences company, announces it’s once again partnering with the American Red Cross for the third annual “Early Giving Day” fundraiser campaign to support the organization’s disaster relief efforts.

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  • Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV), a premier vacation ownership and experiences company, announces it’s once again partnering with the American Red Cross for the third annual “Early Giving Day” fundraiser campaign to support the organization’s disaster relief efforts.
  • In honor of Red Cross Month, HGV is matching donations to the Red Cross dollar-for-dollar up to $50,000 on March 19.
  • “At Hilton Grand Vacations, we’re committed to stepping up to support the communities in which we live, work and vacation,” said Mark Wang, president and CEO of Hilton Grand Vacations.
  • To participate in Early Giving Day and support the Red Cross with a donation, visit this page .

HELP USA’s $129 Million Investment in East New York Opens with 255 Affordable and Supportive Apartments Featuring 154 Units Reserved for Formerly Homeless Adults and Young Families

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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The $129 million development reflects New York City’s and New York State’s commitment to expanding access to safe, affordable housing, especially for the most vulnerable New Yorkers.

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  • The $129 million development reflects New York City’s and New York State’s commitment to expanding access to safe, affordable housing, especially for the most vulnerable New Yorkers.
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    NYC Council Member, District 42, Chris Banks said, “HELP USA's commitment to East New York shines brightly with a significant $129 million investment, marking the inauguration of 255 new apartments.
  • Among these residences, 154 units have been thoughtfully earmarked to provide essential housing for formerly homeless adults and young families with children.
  • HELP ONE continues HELP USA’s nearly 40-year commitment to East New York and to combat homelessness across the nation.

Friendship Place's 10th Annual Walk to End Homelessness at the National Mall

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Friendship Place, the leading nonprofit dedicated to eradicating homelessness in the Washington, DC region, proudly announces its 10th annual Friendship Place Walk will take place on April 27, 2024 on the National Mall. This year's event, themed "There's no Place Like Home" aims to raise awareness and crucial resources for combating the crisis of homelessness, with a specific emphasis on the organization's Street Outreach efforts. All are invited to attend Friendship Place Walk. To register, donate, or learn more, visit friendshipplacewalk.org.

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  • Event To Highlight Street Outreach Work with Theme, 'There's No Place Like Home'
    WASHINGTON, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Friendship Place , the leading nonprofit dedicated to eradicating homelessness in the Washington, DC region, proudly announces its 10th annual Friendship Place Walk will take place on April 27, 2024 on the National Mall.
  • All are invited to attend Friendship Place Walk.
  • "While shelters are often seen as the answer to homelessness, our message for this year's Friendship Place Walk is clear: 'There's no Place Like Home,'" says Friendship Place President & CEO Jean-Michel Giraud.
  • Following the kickoff, participants will embark on a walk around the National Mall, demonstrating solidarity in the fight to end homelessness.

New Pa. Comprehensive Housing Study released online by PHFA

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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HARRISBURG, Pa. , March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency today is releasing the latest Pennsylvania Comprehensive Housing Study that introduces access to a new online data dashboard. Both are freely available to housing professionals and the general public.

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  • HARRISBURG, Pa. , March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency today is releasing the latest Pennsylvania Comprehensive Housing Study that introduces access to a new online data dashboard.
  • The Pennsylvania Comprehensive Housing Study, produced in collaboration with the Housing Initiative at the University of Pennsylvania, explores the current status and recent trends for housing statewide.
  • The report's findings are important to help PHFA manage its housing programs most effectively by strategically responding to changing housing demands.
  • The full Pennsylvania Comprehensive Housing Study, the Pennsylvania Housing Data Explorer, the 19-page special topic report, and the 67 county profiles are all conveniently and freely available on the PHFA website at https://www.phfa.org/housingstudy/ .

Housing Works Cannabis Co Partners with Think Coffee to Amplify Good Works and Build Community

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Housing Works Cannabis Co (HWCC), New York's first adult-use cannabis dispensary opened by esteemed parent organization Housing Works in 2022, today announced a partnership with the beloved New York City-based Think Coffee.

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  • NEW YORK, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Housing Works Cannabis Co (HWCC), New York's first adult-use cannabis dispensary opened by esteemed parent organization Housing Works in 2022, today announced a partnership with the beloved New York City-based Think Coffee .
  • "Housing Works and Think Coffee share values of social responsibility, community support and sustainability—and this partnership is the perfect demonstration of that," said Sasha Nutgent, HWCC's Director of Retail.
  • On April 26-27, the Think Coffee cart will be on-site at Housing Works' annual Design on a Dime event at the Metropolitan Pavilion.
  • "I moved to New York City in 1990, the year that Housing Works was founded," said Jason Scherr, Owner & CEO of Think Coffee.

Government of Canada signs two bilateral agreements with Quebec to support initiatives to improve health care

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada's Minister of Health, announced the signing of two bilateral agreements to invest more than $3.7 billion in federal funding to improve health care in Quebec.

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  • Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada's Minister of Health, announced the signing of two bilateral agreements to invest more than $3.7 billion in federal funding to improve health care in Quebec.
  • The Government of Canada will initially provide $2.5 billion to support Quebec's Department of Health and Social Services' 2023-2027 strategic plan.
  • This will enable the sharing of best practices and ensure continuous improvement of the health care system.
  • This will improve the transparency of results, help manage public health emergencies, and ensure that individuals can access their own health information, which will be shared among health care workers in all health care settings.