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30 Grants for 30 Years Initiative Announces Upcoming Nonprofit Recipients of Grants From DeVos Family Foundation
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DeVos family to recognize 30 local organizations with $3 million in total, celebrating 30 years as caretakers of Orlando Magic franchise.

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Nov 16, 2022
ORLANDO, Fla., November 16, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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As part of its 30 Grants for 30 Years Initiative, the DeVos family today announced seven additional nonprofit honorees from the Central Florida community. Each organization will receive funding from the DeVos Family Foundation and be recognized at an Orlando Magic game. Future recipients will be announced early next year and recognized throughout the remainder of the 2022-23 season.

Nonprofit honorees announced today include:
- New Hope for Kids ($30,000) – Supports children and families grieving the death of a loved one and grants wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses in Central Florida.
- Junior Achievement of Central Florida ($30,000) – Inspires and prepares young people to succeed in a global economy through proven lessons in financial literacy, work and career readiness, and entrepreneurship.
- Every Kid Outreach ($30,000) – Empowers every kid to reach their brightest future by equipping students in under-resourced communities with the tools needed to become successful.
- onePULSE Foundation Annual Legacy Scholarships ($100,000) – Established following the tragic events of Sunday, June 12, 2016, in Orlando, onePULSE Foundation’s Legacy Scholarships will empower 17+ recipients to continue their education and follow their dreams.
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Florida ($30,000) – Creates and supports one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of Central Florida youth (ages 6-16), helping them to become successful adults. BBBSCFL will be featured at the Dec. 5 Magic game.
- A Gift for Teaching ($30,000) – Provides free school supplies and educational resources for students who need them most in Orange and Osceola counties’ public schools.
- Orlando After-School All-Stars ($30,000) – Provides free after-school and summer programs that keep children safe and help them succeed in school and life.
“We’re eager to continue to come alongside strong community leaders and organizations doing impactful work, providing financial support as well as further opportunities to shine a light on the great things these nonprofits do day in and day out,” Magic Chairman Dan DeVos said. “Thank you especially to these wonderful organizations, their supporters, and their staff members. Each day you make a meaningful difference for the Central Florida community.”

The donations are part of the DeVos family’s effort to contribute a total of $3 million to 30 area organizations over the course of this season and last through its 30 Grants Initiative, which seeks to invest in people and projects impacting youth, essential needs for families, and community enrichment across Central Florida.

The DeVos family purchased the Magic in 1991 and 30 years later, in 2021, announced the 30 Grants for 30 Years initiative. More information on the initiative can be found at www.nba.com/magic/community/devos-family-foundation

Video link: 30 Grants for 30 Years Initiative VIDEO

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Source: Orlando Magic
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November 16, 2022
Discovery Senior Living Rallies & Hand Delivers Crucial Supplies for Hurricane Ida Victims

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Team members from across the senior living provider organization quickly amassed thousands in donated items, and volunteers personally drove two truckloads of food, water, portable air conditioners and emergency supplies to one of the hardest-hit parts of Louisiana.

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updated: Oct 1, 2021

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla., October 1, 2021 (Newswire.com)
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The Discovery Senior Living organization has collected and team members personally delivered two truckloads full of much-needed food and personal care items, water and emergency supplies for those affected by Hurricane Ida in Louisiana.

Led by New Orleans native Cassidy Kramer, who serves as Business Development Specialist at Discovery Commons At Bradenton (FL), the company’s relief efforts produced in just a few days stockpiles of essentials like food and water, blankets and baby items, tools, tarps and emergency supplies. Kramer was also able to secure a sizable donation of clothing, cleaning supplies and portable air conditioning units from her community’s local partner, the Manatee County School District.

The senior living provider’s Discovery Makes a Difference charitable arm then covered 100% of the truck rental and transportation costs, and over the Labor Day weekend, Kramer and her husband, Steve, drove the two, supply-filled trucks from the Discovery corporate headquarters in Bonita Springs to The Cross Church in Terrebonne Parrish, Louisiana, where they distributed food and supplies to area residents. The trip later concluded with a stop at The Trace Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Covington, where team members in need were given food, water and other necessities. The Trace is now hosting several of its own team members whose homes were destroyed by Ida.

“This whole thing started off as just filling up my SUV with emergency supplies, but that quickly changed,” said Kramer, who expressed gratitude and satisfaction for being able to help struggling families, but also emphasized the need for more generators, air conditioners, gas, bottled water, cleaning supplies and toiletries to help those impacted.

“Pictures don’t do justice to the devastation,” she said. “The town, like many others, is completely destroyed and unrecognizable, and electrical service is not expected to be restored until early October, at best.”

Generous monetary contributions from Discovery team members and their families have already exceeded $7,000, with CEO Richard Hutchinson personally matching that amount. Kramer is leading ongoing efforts to allocate thousands in remaining, new funds to procure and deliver additional relief items to the area.

Headquartered in Florida, Discovery Senior Living currently owns and operates a portfolio of more than 70 communities in 15 states.

About Discovery Senior Living

Discovery Senior Living is a family of companies that includes Discovery Management Group, Morada Senior Living, Discovery Development Group, Discovery Design Concepts, Discovery Marketing Group, and Discovery At Home, a Medicare-certified home healthcare company. With almost three decades of experience, the award-winning management group has been developing, building, marketing, and operating upscale senior-living communities across the United States. By leveraging its innovative “Experiential Living” philosophy across a growing portfolio of almost 12,000 existing homes or homes under development, Discovery Senior Living is a recognized industry leader for lifestyle customization and, today, ranks among the 10 largest U.S. senior living operators and providers.

Media Inquiries:

Heidi LaVanway, Vice President of Marketing

HLaVanway@DiscoveryMGT.com | 239.301.5330

Source: Discovery Senior Living

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October 1, 2021
Iris and Michael S. Smith Donate $1 Million to Purchase Ventilators at Holtz Children’s Hospital and Support Front-Line Workers at Jackson Health System

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updated: Jun 11, 2020

MIAMI, June 11, 2020 (Newswire.com)
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Jackson Health Foundation announced today that philanthropists Iris and Michael S. Smith have donated $1 million to support young patients at Holtz Children’s Hospital and front-line workers at Jackson Health System.

“Since the start of this pandemic, we have seen philanthropists in our community step up to help with food, supplies and equipment as part of our “We Are Jackson Health” initiative,” said Flavia Llizo, executive vice president and chief development officer at Jackson Health Foundation. “This donation from Iris and Michael S. Smith means so much to us and will go a long way in helping to keep our young patients at Holtz Children’s Hospital and our front-line staff at Jackson safe as they continue to fight COVID-19.”

Part of the donation will be used to purchase much-needed ventilators for patients at Holtz Children’s Hospital. Two children are currently in intensive care at Holtz Children’s with a potentially deadly pediatric illness linked to COVID-19, which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention describe as “multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children or MIS-C. The remaining funds will be used to support front-line workers at Jackson Health System.

“We are so grateful to Iris and Michael S. Smith for this donation,” said Don Steigman, executive vice president and chief operating officer at Jackson Health System. “Their generosity will enable Jackson to continue providing the highest quality care to our patients as the fight against COVID-19 continues.”

To learn about ways you can help Jackson Health System continue the fight against COVID-19 (coronavirus), visit www.SupportJHF.org/WeAreJacksonHealth or call (305) 585-GIVE (4483).

About Jackson Health Foundation

Jackson Health Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, is the fundraising arm for Jackson Health System, the most comprehensive healthcare provider in South Florida and the largest public hospital in the country. Through the generosity of compassionate donors, the Foundation seeks private philanthropic funds to improve the System’s facilities, provide the most advanced equipment and technology, and support its priority projects. The Foundation’s fundraising efforts allow Jackson Health System to provide life-saving medical care to all of its patients, regardless of financial need, and improve health care delivery, enhance the hospital experience for patients, and promote wellness and preventive medicine. Jackson Health Foundation offers several fundraising programs, including the Golden Angel Society, the Foundation’s premier giving society; Guardian Angels, who are dedicated to supporting Holtz Children’s Hospital; International Kids Fund Wonderfund™, a global outreach program that provides medical care to children from around the world who cannot be treated in their home countries. Founded in 1991, the Foundation is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors committed to philanthropic activities that, to date, have raised over $140 million to benefit Jackson Health System. For more information about Jackson Health Foundation, please visit www.SupportJHF.org or call 305.585.GIVE (4483).

Media Contact:
Jackson Health Foundation
Tasha Cunningham
tasha@thebrandadvocates.com
Phone: 305-335-8466

Source: Jackson Health Foundation

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June 11, 2020
Patriot Mobile Awards $20,000 Matching Contribution for Fight Against COVID-19

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Patriot Mobile supporters and Mercury One supporters leveraged the matching funds to raise $88,900 in COVID fight.

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updated: Apr 29, 2020

IRVING, Texas, April 29, 2020 (Newswire.com)
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Patriot Mobile, a U.S.-based Christian conservative cell phone company completed a donation raising campaign to help fight COVID-19. The monies were directed to first responder support, COVID-19 testing, medical health volunteer support, sanitizers, shelter, food distribution/logistics, and general disaster relief.

The donation fundraising campaign was facilitated with the Mercury One and Patriot Mobile digital properties, radio contribution requests and also by phone calls made by employees and volunteers.

To get the contributions moving quickly during this urgent time, Patriot Mobile double matched donations up to $20,000 and then additional contributions were received to total $88,900 for COVID-19. There were no administration fees or third-party costs incurred in the donation totals. 100% of the donations has immediately moved directly to providing COVID-19 relief.

“We were so happy to have a part in coping with this dramatic crisis,” said Jenny Story – vice president of corporate giving and affiliate programs for Patriot Mobile. “Providing the double matching funds as a way to quick start the contributions gave us the immediacy to get action where needed. The generosity of Patriot Mobile members and Mercury One supporters has been inspiring.”

About Mercury One – mercuryone.org

Founded in 2011 by media personality, entrepreneur, and New York Times best-selling author Glenn Beck, Mercury One was created to inspire the world in the same way the United States’ space program shaped America’s national destiny by setting a goal and committing to reaching it knowing that the only limitations to achievement are those we place on ourselves, and by believing in the goodness and power of the individual to overcome any obstacle. The organization stands to restore the human spirit through programs to advance skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary for individuals and communities help themselves with honor through faith, courage through hope, and love through charity as well as assisting our nation’s veterans, providing aid to those in crisis, and rebuilding and restoring the lives of Christians and other persecuted religious minorities.

About Patriot Mobile – patriotmobile.com

What makes Patriot Mobile different is our exceptional customer satisfaction. People are attracted to us because we listen to your needs and we share the same values. Members stay with us because, as America’s only Christian Conservative Wireless Service Provider, we are humbled to have achieved the highest customer satisfaction among all wireless companies. And, now, with the broadest coverage of any provider on dependable, nation-wide 4G LTE networks, it’s hard to remember our humble beginnings with just two guys, one dog, and a passion to serve. Of course, all our plans include unlimited talk and data, and we provide high value, commitment-free plans to fit any budget – and you will really enjoy speaking with our exceptional U.S.-based sales and support team. Our commitment is that Patriot Mobile wireless service works perfectly and seamlessly as you go about your lives – and while you’re out and about, we are donating a portion of every dollar earned to support organizations fighting for religious freedom, 1st and 2nd Amendments, Sanctity of Life and the needs of Veterans.

Source: Patriot Mobile

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April 29, 2020