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Texas Trees Foundation Celebrates the Adoption of the First Dallas Urban Forest Master Plan

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The plan was unanimously adopted on June 9 by the Dallas City Council.

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updated: Jun 10, 2021

DALLAS, June 10, 2021 (Newswire.com)
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Texas Trees Foundation (TTF) is proud to announce that the first Dallas Urban Forest Master Plan has officially been adopted by the Dallas City Council. This long-term strategic effort is a major milestone for the city and will provide the framework for action steps to maximize the value of our urban forest.

Texas Trees Foundation commends Mayor Eric Johnson and Dallas City Council members Omar Narvaez and Chad West for their leadership and role in developing the UFMP and obtaining unanimous approval from the Dallas City Council.

As the need for strategic management of the tree canopy and urban forest in Dallas came to the forefront, the collaborative work began between the Texas Trees Foundation and the City of Dallas to create the first plan of this type with funding provided by the Lyda Hill Philanthropies® and Oncor.

Dr. Bobby Lyle, Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Texas Trees Foundation noted, “This collaborative effort represents a major step forward for our city. It emphasizes the strategic importance of our urban forest and provides guidance for our community as the City of Dallas sets the standards and takes the lead in urban forestry management in North Texas.”

This long-term strategic document specifically addresses urban challenges such as pests and disease control, rapid urban development, and inequitable distribution of tree canopy.

“We want to thank all of the stakeholders that contributed to the success of the Dallas Urban Forest Master Plan,” said Janette Monear, President and CEO of the Texas Trees Foundation. “We are dedicated to advancing the 14 recommendations and 56 action items in the plan, and the Texas Trees Foundation looks forward to implementing those solutions. I join my voice with Dr. Lyle, Lyda Hill, and our entire Board of Trustees in commending the Dallas City Council for adopting this important plan.”

When properly managed, trees provide a variety of important benefits to communities, including water-quality improvement, stormwater mitigation, erosion control, heat reduction, air-quality improvement, health and wellness benefits, wildlife habitat, and jobs. Trees add to the vibrancy and overall quality of life whether they exist in residential, recreation or business districts.

For more information about the Dallas Urban Forest Master Plan, please email Joshua Wilbanks at joshua@texastrees.org.

Source: Texas Trees Foundation

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June 10, 2021
Yo Mama Jokes Are Back Thanks to the Release of the Yo Mama! Card Game
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Millennials can rejoice as their childhood is brought back by the Yo Mama! Card Game, from design to content

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updated: Jun 8, 2021
NEW YORK, June 8, 2021 (Newswire.com)
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Angeliki Gousetis, New York-based entrepreneur, startup consultant, leasing consultant, and the creative force behind a wheelhouse of projects, announced the launch of her newest venture, the Yo Mama! Card Game, this month. The card game, which began accepting pre-orders via their website in mid-May, is a modern twist on the classic and nostalgic ‘Yo Mama’ jokes from the early ’90s and 2000s.

The game’s creator, Angeliki Gousetis, is a proud female activist, as well as an active member of the LGBTQ+ community, she is also a multi-passionate entrepreneur, proving so by launching three new companies during the onset of the pandemic. With a strong understanding of how to mass market, Angeliki has expanded her companies into multi-functional platforms. Yo Mama! Card Game raises the bar for family game night, including ’90s nostalgia without the corded phones or dial-up internet. At the heart of all of Angeliki’s companies is the importance of building a community through genuine human connection, a rare emphasis.

“I knew I was different from a young age. While my peers were busy following the rules and playing by the book, I could not be confined by their limits, and instead, I was always focused on creating my own rules or writing my own book,” said Angeliki. “The launch of the Yo Mama! Card Game is a perfect example of that, in my opinion. While searching the market for a game that truly resonated with myself and others in my age group, I realized that there was a void in the market that needed to be filled. I followed my instinct and found that many others agreed with the need for The Yo Mama! Card Game, not to mention, the need for a good laugh.”

To request a sample of the Yo Mama! Card Game or to request an interview with Angeliki, please contact:

Giana Elenterio
giana@gianaelenterio.com
(347) 228-0180

The Yo Mama! Card Game is gearing up for a busy summer packed with events. The following is a list of key dates and mentions:
- June – Yo Mama! Card Game launches for sale on the website
- July – Yo Mama! is sold in-store around the country including Urban Outfitters, Walmart, Spencers, and Amazon
- End of July – Yo Mama! Launch Event in NYC
About Yo Mama! Card Game:

Flashback, it’s the ’90s! Scrunchies are the hair accessory of choice, ‘Baby Got Back’ is the most played song on the radio and your high tops match your socks. But, best of all, Yo Mama jokes are back! Yo Mama is the latest card game to bring nostalgic fun to you and your family. I mean, who wouldn’t want to get away with making fun of your friend’s mamas? Order today! Or follow on Instagram!

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June 8, 2021
Texas Trees Foundation Presents the First Urban Forest Master Plan to the City of Dallas for Next Steps

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updated: Jun 1, 2021

DALLAS, June 1, 2021 (Newswire.com)
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The Texas Trees Foundation (TTF) is presenting the completed Dallas Urban Forest Master Plan (UFMP) to the City of Dallas at a press conference on June 3, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. The event will be held at the West Dallas Multipurpose Center, 2828 Fish Trap Road, Dallas, TX 75212.

As the need for strategic management of the tree canopy and urban forest in Dallas came to the forefront, the collaborative work began between the Texas Trees Foundation and the City of Dallas to create the first plan of this type with funding provided by the Lyda Hill Philanthropies® and Oncor.

In presenting the UFMP to Dallas City Council members Omar Narvaez and Chad West, Dr. Bobby Lyle, Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Texas Trees Foundation, encouraged them and the entire City Council to pass the resolution to adopt the UFMP at the next City Council meeting on June 9, 2021.

“This collaborative effort represents a major step forward for our City. It emphasizes the strategic importance of our urban forest and provides guidance for our community as the City of Dallas sets the standards and takes the lead in urban forestry management in North Texas,” said Dr. Lyle. “The Plan offers a framework within which further dialogue and engagement will lead to action steps to implement the recommendations necessary to maximize the value of our urban forest.”

This long-term strategic document specifically addresses urban challenges such as rapid development.

“Texas Trees Foundation previously published the State of the Dallas Urban Forest (2015), two Urban Tree Canopy Assessments (2015 & 2019), and the Urban Heat Island Management Study (2017),” said Janette Monear, President and CEO of the Texas Trees Foundation. “We are dedicated to a future in Dallas that includes tree management. I join my voice with Dr. Lyle, Lyda Hill, and our entire Board of Trustees in asking the Dallas City Council to consider the adoption of this important plan that includes 14 core recommendations.”

When properly managed, trees provide a variety of important benefits to communities including water-quality improvement, stormwater mitigation, erosion control, heat reduction, air-quality improvement, health and wellness benefits, wildlife habitat, and jobs. Trees add to the vibrancy and overall quality of life whether they exist in residential, recreation or business districts.

For more information about the press conference on June 3 at the West Dallas Multipurpose Center, please contact Joshua Wilbanks at 214-263-7235 or email joshua@texastrees.org.

Source: Texas Trees Foundation

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June 1, 2021
Texas Trees Foundation and the City of Wilmer Will Host a Free Tree Distribution Event

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updated: Apr 16, 2021

WILMER, Texas, April 16, 2021 (Newswire.com)
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On April 29, the Texas Trees Foundation will partner with the City of Wilmer to distribute 250 free trees at Wilmer City Hall from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in recognition of Earth Day. Tree species available include Chinquapin Oak, Texas Red Oak, Lacey Oak, and Pecan.

Residents who pre-register on the City’s website will drive to Wilmer City Hall and collect their selected tree at City Hall square while following COVID-19 safety guidelines.

Each tree will be accompanied by tree planting and maintenance instructions. Residents receiving a tree agree to water and tend to the tree during its establishment period.

“The City of Wilmer is excited to partner with the Texas Trees Foundation to celebrate and recognize Earth Day 2021 by giving away trees to our residents,” said Sheila Petta, Mayor of Wilmer. “Every tree planted will help improve our wonderful city through beautification and preserve our environment for the future. We are committed to providing a clean, green, and safe place for residents to live, work, and play.”

Tree giveaways that result in plants across the City can impact a number of environmental challenges and enhance neighborhood livability, such as providing shade, reducing heating/cooling costs, and improving the city’s overall infrastructure.

By providing complimentary trees, the City of Wilmer aims to encourage residents to actively participate in making their community greener and cleaner, while also raising awareness about climate change.

“We are delighted to be working with the City of Wilmer to increase the tree canopy in their city,” said Norm Daley, Texas Trees Foundation Director of Operations. “The newly planted trees will improve residents’ quality of life and provide them with all the benefits that trees bring to their community, such as shade, clean air, and energy conservation.”

For more information about the tree giveaway, please contact Rona Stringfellow, City Administrator, at 972-441-6373, email rstringfellow@cityofwilmer.net, or visit the City of Wilmer’s website at https://bit.ly/3e7CJIu.

Source: Texas Trees Foundation

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April 16, 2021
Austin Pets Alive! | Austin FC and Austin Pets Alive! Announce…

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Apr 06, 2021

AUSTIN, TX — Austin FC today announced an innovative community partnership with Austin Pets Alive! to showcase eligible dogs as honorary Austin FC mascots at Q2 Stadium in an effort to raise the profile of dog adoption throughout the region.

The first-of-its-kind honorary mascot partnership will see APA! dogs available for adoption featured as Austin FC honorary mascots at each Austin FC regular season home match throughout the 2021 season. Aligned with Austin’s status as the country’s largest “no-kill” city, Austin FC and Austin Pets Alive! will promote APA!’s rescue, adoption, foster, and volunteerism efforts through this unique community platform.

In support of finding loving homes for adoptable pets available through APA!, Austin FC will provide additional exposure for the featured pets through social media outreach and in-venue activations during each match at Q2 Stadium, including the participation of a dog within the pre-match activations that occurs shortly before kickoff of each match.

“Austin FC’s partnership with APA! is unique in sports yet incredibly authentic in Austin,” said Austin FC President, Andy Loughnane. “By featuring APA! dogs as honorary mascots at Austin FC home matches, our Club and supporters can help at-risk dogs in Austin by introducing them to our dog-loving community.”

“APA! has been fortunate enough to be a part of the Austin community for a little over a decade now,” said Dr. Ellen Jefferson, APA!’s President and CEO. “We’ve grown with this community and are excited to take a seat next to Austin FC and be a part of this new development in such a unique way! This is a really fun adventure to be on!”

“Austin Pets Alive! is beyond honored to join the Austin FC team in such a special way. To be able to highlight the amazing dogs in our care, those that are most at risk for euthanasia, to this audience is really quite a dream. It is our hope to connect with the team and its fans on a deep level and we look forward to cheering for Austin’s team” said Katera Berent, APA!’s PR and Events Manager

Alongside the city’s other shelter systems, APA! supports Austin’s position as a model city for the “No-Kill” movement across the country and internationally. Giving over 90,000 animals a second chance at life over the last decade, APA! believes that every shelter animal in Central Texas and beyond deserves a chance at life. This partnership provides another avenue for APA! to create awareness around the shelter animals available for adoption.

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April 6, 2021
Top 10 “What’s Up, Y’all?” Videos of 2020

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2020 has been a difficult, heartbreaking, and tumultuous year in so many ways. The toll COVID is taking on our communities, especially the most disenfranchised among us (disproportionately poor and working-class people of color), remains heartbreakingly gut-wrenching. Governments across the globe have violated the rights of their people repeatedly, from the ongoing police murders of Black and brown people in the US to the rise of authoritarianism in Hungary, rising state-sponsored anti-Muslim violence in India, increasing evidence of oppression against Uighur Muslims rounded up and sent to forced labor camps in China, and police brutality and murder of youth protesters in Nigeria.

At the same time, 2020 has been a year of great (un)learning, resistance, and revolution. Just as we have seen the lethal forces of hate, apathy, lies, and violence used against the most marginalized among us, we have also seen Black, brown, undocumented, disabled, queer, trans, poor, working-class, and many other folks rise up and fight back to advocate for our lives and futures. This year has challenged us in so many ways, and yet, through showing us the cracks and failures of capitalism, white supremacy, a for-profit US health care system, criminal “justice”, and other cruel and outdated systems, 2020 has also shown us the power of the collective and the necessity of our dreams and activism.

More Radical Reads: 6 Ways White Folks Can Support Black Lives Matter, Even If You Can’t Leave Your House

As our founder Sonya Renee Taylor teaches us, it’s a powerful practice to live in the both/and — to embrace the at times uncomfortable and even painful liminal spaces we find ourselves in as we rupture old patterns, selves, and lives to co-create our future. Sonya shared back at the beginning of the COVID crisis:

“We will not go back to normal. Normal never was. Our pre-corona existence was not normal other than we normalized greed, inequity, exhaustion, depletion, extraction, disconnection, confusion, rage, hoarding, hate, and lack. We should not long to return, my friends. We are being given the opportunity to stitch a new garment. One that fits all of humanity and nature.”

Throughout 2020, Sonya has been reaching out with lessons of radical self-love, not only through her written work and appearances via dozens of podcasts, round tables, panels, keynote speeches, and news programs, but also through her “What’s Up, Y’all?” videos posted to her Instagram and YouTube channels. She has provided us with wisdom for all seasons of this year. In November, as those of us in the US (and many of us around the world) were waiting with baited breath for the outcome of the presidential election, Sonya reminded us:

“Liberation is not a thing we will be delivered unto. It will be the act of daily creation — and it will be the act of daily creation in the midst of great chaos. Because it has always been the act of creation in the midst of great chaos.”

More Radical Reads: Try A Little Tenderness: 3 Ways Being Tender Is A Political Act

As we look back on 2020, gather the wisdom we’ve gained from it, and prepare to meet 2021, here is a countdown of Sonya’s top ten most popular “What’s Up, Y’all?” videos from the year. We share them here as an invitation for continued learning, reflection, inner inventory-taking, and outward action-taking as we dream a liberatory 2021 into existence.

10. “The Willful Confusion of Whiteness”

9. “Whiteness Is A Death Cult White Folks NEED To Get Out Of”

8. “What’s the Conversation for Non-Black POC and Mixed-Race Folks?”

7. “If Black Trans Lives Don’t Matter Then No One’s Will”

6. “Get Your Damn Toddler and Other Anti-Racist Work”

5. “When Capital Is More Valuable Than Black Bodies, Capital Must Be Disrupted”

4. “Labeling the Pickle Jar: Are You Ready To Be Rid of Whiteness?”

3. “Don’t Ask What You CAN Do To Help Unless You’re Down To Do This!!!”

2. “While You Were Sleeping… And Now That You’re Awake”

1. “Why Talking To Your White Family About Black People Is the Wrong Approach”

May the lessons contained in each of these videos spark further discussion and carry us into the new year as brain, heart, and soul fuel and inspiration. There is no going back, but tomorrow can be better when we work together to create it.

[feature image: photo of Sonya Renee Taylor against a white background. She is visible from the torso up and is wearing a vibrant red, blue, and leopard print chiffon dress that flows like the dreamy gown of a goddess. She is wearing a gold statement necklace and earrings. Her eyes are closed in bliss as she smiles. She appears to be in mid-twirl.]

TBINAA is an independent, queer, Black woman run digital media and education organization promoting radical self love as the foundation for a more just, equitable and compassionate world. If you believe in our mission, please contribute to this necessary work at PRESSPATRON.com/TBINAA

We can’t do this work without you!

As a thank you gift, supporters who contribute $10+ (monthly) will receive a copy of our ebook, Shed Every Lie: Black and Brown Femmes on Healing As Liberation. Supporters contributing $20+ (monthly) will receive a copy of founder Sonya Renee Taylor’s book, The Body is Not An Apology: The Power of Radical Self Love delivered to your home.

Need some help growing into your own self love? Sign up for our 10 Tools for Radical Self Love Intensive!

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December 27, 2020
‘Quarantine Academy’ Connects People & Ideas in a Pandemic Era

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Online learning series demonstrates how a volunteer network of friends can leverage technology to create human connection and compelling content during the pandemic lockdown

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updated: Apr 30, 2020

ARLINGTON, Va., April 30, 2020 (Newswire.com)
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Conceived over a few days in mid-March as the scope of the COVID-19 situation grew increasingly clear, a volunteer community service project – Quarantine Academy – was quickly developed among a group of friends to provide free learning opportunities for adults and children. Launched before schools and many businesses had fully developed a structure around online learning and work, it quickly became an international success.

Over the last six weeks, Quarantine Academy offered 75 online sessions with 58 different presenters. Topics included how to raise urban chickens, the secrets of South Asian percussion, a TikTok tutorial for adults, a deep dive into the U.S. court system, and much more. “Student Superintendents,” who ranged from 14 to 17, took the lead for both Quarantine Academy and Quarantine Academy Kids by coordinating with presenters and mediating the sessions. The 25-minute sessions averaged almost 400 participants a week from across the United States and around the world.

“One of the best things about Quarantine Academy,” said 17-year old Student Superintendent Katie Stansel, “was creating a platform to connect so many different talents and interesting people. It was also a great way to stay productive before school schedules implemented their routines.”

“We had people both teaching and learning from all over the world – from Italy, California, New York, and everywhere in between,” said Adam Sherinian, another volunteer Student Superintendent. He added, “What connects us in a crisis is the need to be with other people. When it can’t be in your living room, you just have to do it on Zoom.”

Quarantine Academy concludes this Friday, May 1, with some discussion about possibly continuing special sessions this summer. In addition to providing unique and accessible learning opportunities early in the pandemic, this endeavor is an example of how a casual network of friends and colleagues can quickly respond to a community need using technology and sharing expertise.

What: Closing sessions of Quarantine Academy
Where: Log-in info available at quarantineacademy.com/about-quarantine-academy/
12 p.m. EDT (Quarantine Academy Kids); 1 p.m. EDT (Quarantine Academy)

For More Information, Contact:
David Billotti
646-732-2733
dbillotti@gmail.com

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April 30, 2020
Flow Waterjet Repurposes Operations to Produce High-Grade Face Shields to Help Mitigate Spread of COVID-19

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updated: Apr 17, 2020

KENT, Wash., April 17, 2020 (Newswire.com)
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Flow International Corporation, the world’s leading developer and manufacturer of ultrahigh-pressure waterjet cutting systems, has repurposed its operations to produce face shields for medical workers, first responders and workers in essential businesses to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. The company is ramping production rapidly to where it will be producing more than 50,000 units per week by the end of this month. Flow does not expect to make a profit from this effort.

Flow’s face shields are constructed robustly for multiple use and cleaning primarily of high-grade Polyethylene Terephthalate modified with Glycol (PETG), a material commonly used in the manufacture of FDA-approved face shields, along with hypoallergenic foam padding that rests against the user’s forehead and an elastic band for “one size fits all” simplicity and comfort.

“The advanced technology of Flow’s waterjet systems allows us to cut any material to the most precise specifications, quickly and efficiently,” said the company’s Senior Technology Fellow and holder of over 100 U.S. and worldwide waterjet patents, Dr. Mohamed Hashish. “The unprecedented need for face shields was an easy transition for us because of our passionate associates, global access to the highest-quality materials, our on-site precision cutting and assembly, and shipping from our headquarters facilities here in Kent and from our operations center in Baxter Springs, Kansas.”

Flow has already delivered face shields locally to dozens of medical facilities and first responders and is receiving new orders daily from around the country. Flow’s face shields are available online for direct purchase and for third parties who wish to donate funds for production and drop shipment of face shields to recipients of their choice at www.flowwaterjet.com and www.flowforthefrontline.com. In addition, the company is making its technical specifications and detailed cutting and assembly instructions available to waterjet operators everywhere via download from the same website.

“Our priority is to be part of the solution during this extraordinarily difficult time,” said Brian Sherick, Flow’s Vice President of Global Sales. “That’s why we decided to make all documentation needed for any waterjet operator to produce the highest-quality face shields available, as efficiently as possible, so they can get to the people who need them the most.”

“We are in full production mode and will be making over 50,000 shields per week before the end of April,” said Sherick, “and with a customer base operating over 7,500 systems in North American alone, our ability to scale up quickly to meet demand through our broad network is significant.”

Orders can also be placed via the aforementioned websites, and as follows:

Dora Cortes
253-246-3205
programs@flowcorp.com

About Flow International

Flow International Corporation, a SHAPE Technologies Group company, is a leading ultrahigh-pressure waterjet system solutions provider. As the world leader in waterjet technology, the company is committed to delivering high-performance, innovative systems and world-class customer experience for a broad array of applications that serve a diverse customer base. For more information, visit www.FlowWaterjet.com.

Media Contact:
Steve Rosenblum
Senior Director, Global Marketing and Communications
Flow International
206-673-1101
srosenblum@flowcorp.com

Source: Flow International Corporation

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April 17, 2020
Student Debt Fintech Company, Round Up to Zero, to Donate Technology and Proceeds to COVID-19 Relief

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updated: Mar 19, 2020

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., March 19, 2020 (Newswire.com)
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Round Up to Zero, the student debt fintech startup, has announced that it will be opening up their platform to help organizations drive donations to the global fight against COVID-19 and will also be donating a portion of its own proceeds to the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund, organized by the World Health Organization.

“At Zero, we are committed to a greater cause of helping people. Today, that cause shifts beyond the student debt crisis and is refocused on the health of our community,” said Patrick Salome, CEO. “The actions of today will impact the trajectory of the virus tomorrow. It is critical that we all take the steps to end the spread of this virus and encourage others to do the same.”

Patrick added, “This will allow users the option to donate to an approved organization dedicated and focused on putting an end to COVID-19 until our country is back on its feet.”

With a suite of technology and artificial intelligence geared toward moving money, Round Up to Zero has also offered to help government, public, and private institutions fundraise remotely while most American’s are social distancing. “We find ourselves in a unique position to help organize fundraising efforts. We would be privileged to join other organizations in this fight through the use of our technology to facilitate the greater cause of eradicating this virus.”

More About Zero –

Zero is a financial technology organization that is focused on ending student debt. Zero helps the 45+ million student loan borrowers in the United States pay off their student debt faster and more efficiently through its suite of leading technologies. Round Up to Zero is the “app of choice” for students and graduates who are looking for automated solutions to pay off their student debt.

Round Up to Zero can be found on the iOS App and Google Play stores.

Contact:

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March 19, 2020
Treats Not Tricks in October at National Automobile Museum

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Special $2 admission for all ghouls, ghosts and goblins of all ages.

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updated: Oct 20, 2019

RENO, Nev., October 20, 2019 (Newswire.com)
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Trick or Treat in the Streets of the National Automobile Museum, The Harrah Collection, in downtown Reno – and you’ll be assured of treats, not tricks for your goblins, princesses and action heroes on Halloween, Thursday, Oct. 31 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Special $2 per person admission is being offered by the Museum for everyone, including children, family members and friends on Halloween.

Traditional candy collecting on Halloween can be accomplished in climate-controlled comfort during the popular “Trick or Treat in the Streets.” Located on the corner of Lake and Mill Streets in downtown Reno, the Museum offers free parking in its own parking lot.

“We’ll have candy stations and games designed specifically for youngsters,” says National Automobile Museum Executive Director Jackie Frady. “This annual event provides us with an opportunity to give back to the community which is always so supportive of the museum.”

The National Automobile Museum offers parents a chance to enjoy more than 200 cars and authentic street scenes with facades; cars and artifacts from each era while they help their kids collect candy. When children “Trick or Treat in the Streets” at the Museum, nobody has to be shivering in the cold on Halloween.

For more information on Trick or Treat in the Streets call 775-333-9300 or visit www.automuseum.org.

About The National Automobile Museum (The Harrah Collection)

One of America’s Top 10 Automobile Museums, the National Automobile Museum showcases more than 200 remarkable automobiles. It features theatre presentations and audio tours in English and Spanish through 100,000 square-feet of galleries, exhibits and vibrant street scenes and accompanying artifacts that bring displays to life. The museum is a dynamic and popular venue for special events as intimate as 60 and as large as 1,200 guests. It also features the Nevada Space Center, home of the Challenger Learning Center of Northern Nevada. For more information, visit www.automuseum.org.

Hours of Operation
Mon. – Sat.: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Sun.: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Tickets

Adults                   $12
Seniors                 $10 (62 and older)
Junior                  $6 (6 to 18 years old)
Children      Free (5 and younger)
Members     Free

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October 20, 2019
T-Shirt Fundraiser August 7 for ‘New Hope Now: Have a Heart’

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Purchase a T-shirt and feed a homeless person. New Hope Now will use 100% of all proceeds to feed the homeless. Gift cards are purchased from local restaurants and given to the homeless so they can enjoy a meal.

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updated: Aug 7, 2019

VACAVILLE, Calif., August 7, 2019 (Newswire.com)
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August 7th through August 30th, “New Hope Now” will hold a T-shirt fundraising event called “Have a Heart” through Custom Ink. T-shirts will ship directly after the fundraiser is completed.

The T-shirt fundraiser will help gather funds for this much-needed charity. 100% of all proceeds raised by “New Hope Now” will be used to feed the homeless and help families and individuals within the northern California area. The organization will purchase gift cards from local restaurants that will be handed out to the homeless so they may enjoy a meal.

Tricia Devaux, Founder of “New Hope Now,” started the non-profit organization in 2012 working with local Christian churches and donations from individuals. The organization has continuously provided food for the homeless with gift cards for free meals, clothing and financial assistance to help with rent and utility bills. These are just a few examples of support that “New Hope Now” provides for families in need.

With so many people struggling to survive or turn their lives around, generous donations from the community allow this heart and Christ-centered organization to continue its good work. What “New Hope Now” seeks to do is sponsor families and singles starting over, one family at a time.

“New Hope Now wants to offer services to give people hope for a better life,” says Tricia. “Through generous giving to New Hope Now, 90% of all donations are used for charity.”

Invest in the lives of the people in the northern California community, visit https://www.customink.com/fundraising/new-hope-now-t-shirt-fundraiser. For more information or to make a tax-deductible donation, visit http://www.newhopenowforhumanity.org/. For additional questions, please contact Tricia Devaux at (707) 761-2067 or newhopenowtd@hotmail.com.

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August 7, 2019
Schwegman Named in Top 25 Firms for Minority Attorneys

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updated: Jul 17, 2019

MINNEAPOLIS, July 17, 2019 (Newswire.com)
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Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner is pleased to have been recognized as being among the top 25 law firms within its size category in the U.S. for minority attorneys, as reported by Law360 on July 7, 2019.

“Both minority and gender diversity and inclusion are the focus of concerted efforts at Schwegman,” said Theresa Stadheim, Schwegman Principal and Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group member. “Schwegman has been very generous in providing support for diversity and inclusion events and has been visionary in its efforts, both nationally and locally, to get minorities and women interested in STEM careers at all levels.”

Steven Lundberg, Managing Principal, commented: “We have been very active in efforts for fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion. Diversity can be particularly challenging in our demographic, since our intellectual property boutique firm is focused toward patent prosecution and our clients are somewhat skewed toward electrical and software technologies. While we have gained from a more diverse demographic in our San Jose office, and via our satellite attorney program that allows attorneys to work remotely from their preferred geographic locations, we continue to place great emphasis on diversity and inclusion at all locations and levels of our firm.”

Suneel Arora, Schwegman Principal and Hiring Committee member, elaborated further: “Diversity is an ongoing effort that is discussed at every firm Board meeting and considered throughout our recruiting process, but I believe that it is our inclusive firm culture and excellent track record of retaining attorneys that will make our efforts successful and sustainable. I can personally attest to the opportunities for growth and success that are available to all and that are actively fostered at Schwegman. Moreover, our flat organization and the respect and autonomy accorded to all attorneys (and staff) makes it easier for minority attorneys to succeed.”

“At Schwegman, attorneys have the ability to choose which technologies and clients are the best fit for their skills and interests, which is paramount to success, satisfaction, and longevity in our profession,” added Andre Marais, Schwegman Board and Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group member. “We don’t try to micromanage to achieve over-granular diversity objectives. Instead, we try to focus on recruiting, mentoring, and promoting with a focus on supporting individual team members, which we view as our best path to success for our entire team.”

Further extensive information about ongoing diversity and inclusion efforts at Schwegman can be found here.

Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner is an international intellectual property law firm that offers a full range of procurement and advanced portfolio management services.

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Suneel Arora
Phone: 612-373-695
Email: sarora@slwip.com

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July 17, 2019
The ‘Forgotten Heroes’: Operation Confidence Hosts Presentation/Panel Discussion to Raise Awareness About the Urgent Need for Housing for ‘Disabled Veterans’ Living on the Streets of Los Angeles

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State Controller Betty Yee, City Controller Ron Galperin, Captain Larry Vasquez, USN (Ret.) Director, Military Veterans Affairs City of Los Angeles Office of the Mayor, Chaplain Randy McConnell, California State Guard Chaplain and Rev. Andy Bales, CEO Union Rescue Mission will be in attendance.

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updated: May 22, 2019

LOS ANGELES, May 22, 2019 (Newswire.com)
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May is Military Appreciate Month, with Memorial Day around the corner.

“Support our veterans” has become a mantra in American society. It’s on the lips of politicians, community leaders and people on the street, but unfortunately, when it comes to “disabled” veterans, many are homeless, overlooked and forgotten.

On Thursday, May 30 Operation Confidence will host a presentation/panel discussion, the “Invisible Heroes,” held at the City Club, 555 South Flower Street, 90071, 51st Penthouse Floor, Santa Monica Room from 6-9 p.m.

The event will create social awareness about homelessness among “disabled veterans” living out of their wheelchairs on the streets of Los Angeles and the urgent need to provide stable housing for this forgotten population of heroes who are responsible for our freedom.

State Controller Betty Yee, City Controller Ron Galperin, Captain Larry Vasquez, USN (Ret.) Director, Military Veterans Affairs City of Los Angles Office of the Mayor, Chaplain Brenda Threatt, Exec. Dir. U.S. Vets-Long Beach and Rev. Andy Bales, CEO Union Rescue Mission will be in attendance.

The Invisible Heroes will be a historical event for Operation Confidence as well; after years of facing many challenges, an angel has come forth to offer his support — Mr. Norberto Nardi, world-renowned architect. Mr. Nardi has offered to build a network of houses for Operation Confidence Turning Point Housing Program once land or distressed properties have been donated to the organization. https://www.nardi-associates.com/

Additional supporters participating will be, Marlene Granderson, a member of the City Club Board of Governors as Mistress of Ceremony, former Councilman Tom LaBonge as the mediator, Jorge Rabasso, President Hispanic Business Network as a facilitator and the East Los Angeles High School JROTC just to name a few.

A $25.00 ticket includes buffet dinner: Click below

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May 22, 2019
Destiny Community Center Launches Special Needs Program

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Destiny recently launched a new initiative, aimed at providing assistance to the over 25,000 disabled populous in Placer County.

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updated: May 13, 2019

ROCKLIN, Calif., May 13, 2019 (Newswire.com)
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In January of 2019, the Destiny Community Center launched a new Special Needs Initiative, aimed at supporting the disabled community and their families. The Destiny mantra “Love Our City” means every family, every individual, and every child. These kids inspire a very innocent, very special kind of love, a love that we should look to for inspiration.

Respite Events

Destiny hosted their first Respite Night on April 5th and serviced dozens of families with special needs children. Plans to host more respite events like Senior Balls, Sensory Events, and other engagement activities at the Destiny Community Center are underway.

Family Support

In addition to providing events and activities for the families, Destiny will also be providing support to the entire family. Free classes, workshops, and resources will empower both family and community members as they engage with the special needs population.

There are 41,000,000 individuals, almost 15% of the U.S. population, that have some sort of disability, and we’re not leaving them behind.

Community Outreach

The Destiny Community Center hosts numerous outreach events through the year, such as the Backpack Giveaway, where thousands of backpacks are given to students in need, packed with school supplies. Moreover, it’s a day of games, prizes, and entertainment for their entire family. Destiny is continually working with the local school districts and government agencies to provide inclusion to these disabled individuals and families.

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May 13, 2019
Great Futures Day Set for May 22, 2019

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Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii Launches Campaign to Recognize the Great Futures of Hawaii’s Youth

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updated: May 6, 2019

HONOLULU, May 6, 2019 (Newswire.com)
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Today, Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii (BGCH) announced the launch of the Great Futures Day Campaign to mobilize the community in support of kids and empower today’s youth to achieve great futures. BGCH is joining Boys & Girls Clubs nationwide to redefine the opportunity equation for kids by elevating the critical role out-of-school time plays in a child’s development. Through the Great Futures Day Campaign, the organization seeks to ensure that every child and teen has access to a safe place after school and during the summer where they can build the knowledge, skills and behaviors to put them on the path for success.

On May 22, 2019, all nine Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii Clubhouses on Oahu and Kauai, which provide a safe place to go after-school for more than 4,500 youth, and reaches more than 14,000 youth through its outreach programs, will be holding events to recognize Great Futures Day such as obstacle courses and talent shows. Friends, families, local businesses and members of the community are encouraged to go to www.greatfuturesday.org to sponsor a clubhouse and help them reach their fundraising goals.

Last year, Great Futures Day raised nearly $200,000 to support Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii. This year, the goal is to raise $250,000. Donations are accepted online at www.greatfuturesday.org.

“After-school is a critical time for our youth, when they need guidance, support and caring mentors. Great Futures Day is a day when our community comes together to show our youth that we believe in their future and want to invest in them,” says Paddy Kauhane, President and CEO of Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii. “Our programs work. 67% of Boys & Girls Club alumni say that the Club kept them out of trouble with the law. 98% of our Clubhouse members are on-track to graduate high-school on time. To keep these vital programs going, we need the help of the entire community. It costs us $1,400 each year for a child to be a member of a clubhouse, but the membership fee is only $25/year for elementary and middle-school students, and $10 for high-school students. That difference is made up through fundraisers like Great Futures Day.”

Boys & Girls Clubs reach kids most in need with outcome-driven programs designed to increase their performance in the areas of education, health and character development. Research shows that when kids attend the Club more frequently, the impact grows. Thus, Clubs create a fun and engaging environment that keep kids coming back.

BGCH is asking the public to help the organization reach more kids to put them on the path to a great future. Visit www.greatfuturesday.org for more information.

About Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii

Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii (BGCH) is a nonprofit organization serving more than 14,000 youth, ages seven to 17, each year on Oahu and Kauai. The mission of the organization is to inspire and enable youth to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. BGCH Clubhouses and outreach sites provide affordable membership and guidance-oriented development programs that emphasize education, technology, and career development; health and life skills; the arts; character and leadership development; and sports, fitness, and recreation. BGCH is an affiliate of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and has been operating in Hawaii since 1976. For more information, visit www.bgch.com or call (808) 949-4203.

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May 6, 2019
Pure Storage Offers Support to Expand the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii (BGCH) Kauai

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updated: Mar 29, 2019

LIHUE, Hawaii, March 29, 2019 (Newswire.com)
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Pure Storage employees rallied together to make a significant donation to the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii, Lihue Clubhouse. The effort was kicked off by the Executive Director of Pure Good Foundation, the charitable arm of Pure Storage, Nicole Johnson.

“I visited the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii-Kauai and saw first-hand how much the students enjoyed being at the club and learned about what the organization needed in order to support even more students. I shared this experience and information with Pure Storage employees, who are always looking for ways to help communities around the world. Our employees exceeded all expectations and, together, contributed more than $200,000, which will be used to help expand the existing facility and give them the ability to offer new programs.

“Pure Storage rewards top performers in the company annually with a vacation celebrating their success and this year, that trip takes Pure to Kauai. We want to take this opportunity to not only enjoy the beauty of Kauai but to also learn more about the island and give back to the community which has already been so welcoming to us,” said Johnson.

“Making an investment of this magnitude will positively impact more families to have access to quality after school care,” said Tina Albao, director of operations & development for BGCH. “Building futures is our business and Pure Storage is just the right corporation to send the message home that our kids are important.”

“Kauai Habitat for Humanity is excited to partner with Boys & Girls Club and Pure Storage to help on this much-needed project. While the building will be constructed by a licensed contractor, Kauai Habitat’s crew has agreed to provide construction leadership on the day of the big event to assist volunteers in putting in finishing touches such as building seating, shelving and painting,” said Deputy Director Milani Pimental. “Community partnerships like this are important to us. By coming together to build opportunities for our youth, we are also building communities and hope.”

“The Pure Good Foundation’s mission is focused on youth and education and works to empower our employees and non-profit partners to build a better world,” explained Johnson. “We learned about the programs and support that the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii-Kauai is providing to hundreds of youth every day. The center acts as a second home and family for these students, not only providing a safe place for them to come to after school but also offering tutoring and social activities as well. We have heard many student success stories from this club and this is a place we want to help thrive.”

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Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii (BGCH) is a non-profit organization serving more than 14,000 youth, ages 7-18, annually on Oahu and Kauai. The mission of the organization is to inspire and enable youth to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. BGCH Clubhouses and outreach sites offer affordable membership fees and provide guidance-oriented development programs that emphasize education, technology and career development; health and life skills; the arts; character and leadership development; and sports, fitness and recreation. BGCH is an affiliate of the Boys & Girls Club of America and has been operating in Hawaii since 1976. For more information, visit www.bgch.com or call (808) 245.2210.

Why the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii-Kauai?

The Pure Good Foundation’s mission is focused on youth and education and works to empower our employees and non-profit partners to build a better world. We learned about the programs and support that the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii-Kauai is providing to hundreds of youth every day. The center acts as a second home and family for these students, not only providing a safe place for them to come to after school but also offering tutoring and social activities as well. We have heard many student success stories from this club, and this is a place Pure Good wants to help thrive.

About Kaua‘i Habitat for Humanity

Kaua‘i Habitat for Humanity is a local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, an ecumenical, nonprofit, Christian housing ministry. Its mission is to bring people together to build homes, communities and hope. Through volunteer and homeowner labor and donations of money and materials, Habitat builds and rehabilitates simple, decent houses. Since 1992, Kaua‘i Habitat has built 150 affordable homes and made critical repairs to 29 existing homes for Kaua‘i families whose household income is between 30-80 percent of the median Kaua‘i income. For more information, to donate or to volunteer, please visit www.kauaihabitat.org.

Source: Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii

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March 29, 2019
TMA Names Kristopher Driggers Assistant Curator, Schmidt Curator of Latin American Art

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updated: Jan 31, 2019

TUCSON, Ariz., January 31, 2019 (Newswire.com)
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The Tucson Museum of Art (TMA) announces the appointment of Kristopher Driggers as TMA’s Assistant Curator, Bernard and Jeanette Schmidt Curator of Latin American Art. Currently, a lecturer at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, the nation’s second-largest Hispanic-serving Institution, Driggers will finish his semester of teaching and join TMA full time in early May to manage and develop TMA’s Latin American, Spanish Colonial, post-Colonial, and Latin American folk art collections, with emphasis on pre-Columbian art. Until then, he will be making visits to Tucson for collection research in preparation for the installation of the collection at TMA’s forthcoming Kasser Family Wing.

Driggers, who obtained his bachelor’s degree in History of Art from Yale University in 2011 and his master’s degree in Art History from the University of Chicago in 2014, expects to obtain his Ph.D. in Art History, Pre-Columbian and Colonial Latin American Art from the University of Chicago in May. He participated in the Center for Curatorial Leadership Mellon Seminar in Curatorial Practice in New York in 2017.

According to TMA CEO Jeremy Mikolajczak, “Kristopher’s range of study, international research and experience will provide the vision and practical skills to present, interpret and build TMA’s pre-Columbian collection, install the Kasser Family Wing, and produce insightful publications, public lectures, and symposia.”

While at Yale, Driggers held multiple fellowships, including the Josef Albers Traveling Fellowship which allowed him to travel and study pre-Columbian objects in Mexico, Guatemala and Peru. He has worked as a development coordinator at the McNay Art Museum in San Antonio, Texas; a curatorial employee in African Art at the Yale University Art Gallery; and an intern in the curatorial departments of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires.

Before beginning his teaching position in Texas last year, Driggers conducted fieldwork for three years in Mexico City and surrounding regions, as well as in Madrid and other European collections. His research has been supported by a Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship, among other awards.

Driggers has written about his research for publication and has regularly presented his research at scholarly conferences. In 2017-18, he spoke at the Frick Collection in New York, the Newberry Library in Chicago, the Rare Book School at the University of Virginia, and in conferences in Mexico and Colombia, where he lectured in Spanish. He is organizing a panel on pre-Columbian art for the 2019 College Art Association conference on the topic of “Indigenous Languages of the Americas and the Language of Art History.”

Driggers’ knowledge and commitment to the highest standards of scholarship and interest in engaging diverse communities will advance TMA’s reputation as a leader in Latin American art and its service to our distinctive art and multicultural communities.

Press Contact: Cami Cotton
Phone: (520) 616-2689
Email: ccotton@TucsonMuseumofArt.org

About the Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block

The Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block’s mission is “Connecting Art to Life.” The museum was founded in 1924 and is located in the El Presidio Historic District of downtown Tucson. It is Southern Arizona’s premier presenter of fine art and art education programs.

The museum features permanent and traveling exhibitions of Modern and Contemporary, Native American, American West, Latin American, pre-Columbian, European, and Asian art. The 74,000 square foot museum offers guided tours, and education programs. The museum’s historic block of 19th and 20th C. adobe and Mission Revival-style buildings, encompassing a four-acre city block, includes the John K. Goodman Pavilion, the highly acclaimed museum restaurant Café a la C’Art, the Museum Store, and additional exhibition spaces.

TMA is a private 501(c)(3) charitable arts and education organization. For Tucson Museum of Art hours, admission prices, membership opportunities, and exhibitions, please visit TucsonMuseumofArt.org or call (520) 624-2333.

Source: Tucson Museum of Art

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January 31, 2019
Tacoma Public Library Expands 3 Branches to Six-Day Schedule Starting January 6

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Tacoma, Washington, December 13, 2018 (Newswire.com)
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3 Tacoma Public Library branches, Moore, Wheelock, and Kobetich will be open six days per week during the public school year, beginning Sunday, January 6. The Moore and Wheelock branches are the system’s “regional” libraries and busiest locations, while Kobetich geographically triangulates library services that will available in Tacoma on Sundays. All 3 locations will be open from 1-5 p.m.

The Tacoma City Council approved Library Director Kate Larsen’s proposal for instituting the six-day schedule as part of the City’s biennial budget, in November. Since then, the Library has been making arrangements to expand service from the current schedule that has branches open only 40 hours per week.

“Our residents know how critical libraries are to keeping neighborhoods safe and expanding access to the quality of life opportunities Tacoma offers. The new schedule ensures children can access critical learning resources,” Larsen said. “We know from usage data at our neighboring library systems that the community wants its public libraries to be open on Sundays, so we’re thrilled to start the new schedule.”

Kate Larsen, Library Director

Tacoma closed 2 branch libraries and reduced overall library operating hours in 2011 as part of the city’s overall budget-balancing efforts during the Great Recession.

Funding for the new six-day schedule comes from the City’s General Fund.

Based on current daily usage, Tacoma Public Library expects the additional days of service will create significant weekly benefits for the community including: more customers being able to use the Library; additional youth homework needs served; more library items borrowed or renewed; more uses of public computers; and potentially more engagement programs offered across the 3 branches for patrons of all ages.

About Tacoma Public Library

Tacoma Public Library (TPL) was formed in 1889, with its main library opening 1903. The Library now operates 8 branches and serves a culturally diverse population of just over 200,000. TPL focuses its efforts on knowledge access, community learning and public technology. Staff strives to ensure that every library customer’s experience is exceptional. For more information, visit tacomalibrary.org

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December 13, 2018
Edge Electronics Raises Over $30,000 for Breast Cancer Education and Awareness Programs Through the Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition (HBCAC)

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updated: Oct 16, 2018

BOHEMIA, N.Y., October 16, 2018 (Newswire.com)
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In honor of October being Breast Cancer Awareness month, Edge Electronics, Inc. announces that it has raised over $30,000 at their Fourteenth Annual Charity Golf Outing benefiting the Huntington Breast Cancer Coalition (HBCAC).

The event included a breakfast, golf scramble, barbecue lunch sponsored by Marsicovetere & Colavecchio & Co., LLC and People’s United Bank, cocktail hour, and dinner with awards and raffles.

We are thankful for the support from our sponsors, suppliers, and representatives that contribute to our annual cause…

Adrienne Giannone, President & CEO

Golfers were split into foursomes and sent onto the course after a review of the rules. Guests were encouraged to participate in various activities along the course, including a hole-in-one challenge to win a 2-year lease on a new Mercedes. This year’s fall-themed “Beat the Beet” putting challenge, sponsored by Applied Concepts, Inc., starred HeartBeet Farms of Centereach, New York. Heartbeet Farms is a local one-acre, farm focused on delivering healthy, organic foods and food education to families on Long Island.

Following a day of golf, the teams made their way to a delightful cocktail hour sponsored by Digital View and Hinck Electrical Contractor, Inc., featuring an open bar, hors d’oeuvres, and a visit from HeartBeet Farm’s mobile farm stand.

Dinner included over 130 guests and just as many raffle prizes. The night kicked off with the announcement of the golf awards, followed by a thank you speech by Adrienne Giannone, president and CEO of Edge Electronics, a touching tribute to a recent breast cancer survivor and event volunteer, and an introduction to the HBCAC.

“This was our fourteenth year hosting the golf outing and every year we continue to accomplish our fundraising goals,” says Adrienne Giannone. “We are thankful for the support from our sponsors, suppliers, and representatives that contribute to our annual cause, and especially to Debbie O’Rourke and the Eventide Group for always going above and beyond to make our event a huge success.”

Edge Electronics is proud to have worked with and supported the HBCAC’s mission of bringing breast cancer education and awareness to the community.

For additional information, please visit www.edgeelectronics.com.

Contact:

Amanda Rivera
Phone: 631.750.2317
Email: arivera@edgeelectronics.com

About Edge Electronics Inc.

Edge Electronics Inc., based in Bohemia, New York, is a leading authorized distributor of electronic components (semiconductors, passives and interconnect), display solutions (LCDs and related products), embedded computing, storage products and MRO/industrial products. With strategically located sales offices throughout the U.S., Edge focuses on providing industrial, medical, military and commercial OEMs and contract manufacturers with the most personalized customer service in the industry, easy access to the latest technologies and fully customizable solutions that are the perfect fit for each customer’s specific application and business model. Founded in 1990, Edge Electronics is a certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) that is both established and flexible, making it an invaluable supply-chain partner for any organization.

About the Huntington Breast Cancer Coalition (HBCAC)

The HBCAC is a not-for-profit grassroots organization dedicated to the ultimate eradication of breast cancer through education and awareness.

About the Eventide Group

The Eventide Group Inc. is a professional marketing and event planning company that works with businesses and non-profit organizations.

Source: Edge Electronics, Inc.

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October 16, 2018
Computers for Guns Exchange in Miami

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Brand New Lenovo laptops, Mac Book, and iPhone X to be given away at Gun exchange

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updated: Jul 31, 2018

MIAMI, July 31, 2018 (Newswire.com)
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The Miami-Dade Police Department has partnered with The Children’s Trust, Rise Up 4 Change Inc., and Digit All Systems “Computers for Guns” Campaign to present the “Miami-Dade Computers for Guns and Community Peace Celebration” the event on is on Saturday, August 4, 2018, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in Miami-Dade County Goulds Park 11350 SW 216 Street Miami, FL 33170. The Computers for Guns Exchange Program is a community-based initiative focused on reducing gun violence, providing positive alternatives and opportunities through technology and setting the stage for peaceful and purposeful dialogue among all members of the community. As part of the larger Community Peace Celebration, the Computers for Guns Campaign offers an entry point for Miami-Dade residents to learn about tech-focused career opportunities. Community members, particularly youth, and older adults, are encouraged to anonymously exchange Firearms for new Lenovo laptop computers*. Participants will receive an asset resource map and brochure listing all local technology-related programs; community-based organizations information, and public services, as well as tips about how to interact with the police and, will have a chance to win a raffled off a brand new iPhone 10, or Mac Book at each event. Simultaneously, the entire community is invited to attend a YOUTH LEAD Community Peace Celebration anchored by technology-free training, with prizes and will feature local and national tech experts. Attendees will enjoy free food, music, and information from various community partners. *Limited Supply

Digit All Systems organized the first Computers for Guns in the USA for Baltimore City on 13 July 2013 Founded by Lance Lucas, Digit All Systems, Inc. (DAS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to bridge the digital divide and bring the benefits of expanding the technology to everyone. Founded in September 1998, the organization has served more than 25,000 clients. Digit All Systems has donated over 16,000 computers to churches, community groups, and schools in the Miami, New Orleans, and Baltimore/Washington DC Metropolitan area. In 2018 Digit All will sign students up at Computers for Guns event and train Miami-Dade community members in computer basics and Cyber Security Certifications under their Cyber Warrior Community Program following the event.

The Gun exchange is important as well as the Cyber Warrior Community Program in which Digit All Systems will train Miami-Dade residents for free over the next couple years. Miami-Dade Police
Department made this event possible. Rise Up 4 Change provided valuable community support and The Children’s Trust is a great sponsor. ‘Stop Shooting and Start Cyber’ is the slogan.

Lance Lucas, CEO, Digit All Systems

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Lance Lucas, CEO of Digit All Systems Inc.

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July 31, 2018