SOURCE:Pfizer

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The Pfizer Foundation* is proud to partner with organizations like CARE in underserved areas around the world to create sustainable solutions that help improve women’s health and access to family planning.

Beginning in 2015, we worked with CARE to launch an initiative that would do just that. Together, we focused on a simple question: how can we best deliver education and care for family planning that optimizes local health capacity in Benin and helps women to make safe, confident health decisions?

The result: a three-year collaboration with the Benin Ministry of Health on “HIN NOU VIVO!” (“Wellbeing of the Family”), an innovative program delivering integrated services to women in the Adjohoun-Bonou-Dangbo health zone. This integrated delivery model enables women to receive family planning at the same time their children are vaccinated, and the impact of the program has been emboldening.

To date, the uptake of family planning services in the program’s region has doubled, with more than 8,000 women opting to start a modern contraceptive method since the initiative began in 2016. More than 34,000 women have participated in education sessions when they brought their children for routine immunizations, which in turn has led to over 50,000 children receiving vaccinations. Beyond the numbers, staff have also reported more positive attitudes towards contraception and greater willingness among women to discuss their options.

Learn more about how we’re working with CARE to help empower women through integrated health services: https://bit.ly/2Ow5ujh

*The Pfizer Foundation is a charitable organization established by Pfizer Inc. It is a separate legal entity from Pfizer Inc. with distinct legal restrictions.

Tweet me:With @CARE, the #PfizerFdn is helping to empower women in Benin through the delivery of integrated family planning information and services and childhood immunizations. Learn more about this program’s impact: http://bit.ly/2PjGdOG

KEYWORDS: Corporate Responsibility, Corporate Social Responsibility, Global Health, Pfizer Foundation, women’s health, Pfizer, family planning

SOURCE:eBay

SUMMARY:

• George Clooney is selling his Harley-Davidson for charity, and bids are already up to $26,100.
• The actor's 2017 Dresser Touring is up for sale on eBay for Charity's Homes for Our Troops celebrity auction.

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It looks like George Clooney is hanging up his helmet for good.

Fans of the "Ocean's Eleven" star may remember the headlines from last year when he was involved in a scooter accident in Sardinia.

Although Clooney's injuries from the crash were not serious, it seems it was enough to shake up his wife Amal, who has apparently told him to ditch the two-wheelers.

The actor has donated his 2017 Harley-Davidson Dresser Touring to eBay for Charity to benefit Homes for Our Troops, a nonprofit organisation that provides adapted homes for severely injured post-9/11 veterans.

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Tweet me:George Clooney is giving up motorcycle riding and auctioning his Harley-Davidson for charity on eBay http://bit.ly/2yY1eUC @eBayNewsroom

KEYWORDS: Harley-Davidson for charity on eBay, CHARITY ON EBAY, george clooney, Homes for Our Troops

FCA Foundation supports efforts to assist communities affected by natural disasters

SOURCE:FCA US LLC

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AUBURN HILLS, Mich., November 8, 2018 /3BL Media/ - The FCA Foundation, the charitable arm of North American automaker, FCA US LLC, today announced $200,000 in grants to three organizations, which are currently providing support to residents and communities affected by Hurricanes Florence and Michael.
 
The FCA Foundation has provided grants to support the ongoing efforts of the following organizations:
 
$50,000 - Americares saves lives and improves health for people affected by poverty or disaster. The FCA Foundation is an Americares Emergency Response Partner, providing key resources that allow the organization to maintain a constant state of readiness for emergencies and supports its disaster preparedness, response and recovery efforts in the U.S. and around the world.

$75,000 - First Response Team of America provides post-disaster services for emergency (search and rescue) and recovery operations for communities and individuals.

$75,000 - Team Rubicon unites the skills and experiences of military veterans with first responders to rapidly deploy emergency response teams across the United States and around the world to provide immediate relief to those impacted by disasters and humanitarian crises.
 
“We know that the recent storms have had a tremendous impact across the country, disrupting lives and in some cases, entire communities,” said Shane Karr, Head of External Affairs, FCA – North America and President, FCA Foundation. “It is our hope that through our partnership with Americares, First Response Team of America and Team Rubicon, we can help our neighbors recover quickly and get their feet back on solid ground.”

About the FCA Foundation
The FCA Foundation is the charitable arm of North American automaker FCA US LLC, a member of the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (FCA) family of companies. The FCA Foundation invests in U.S. charitable organizations and initiatives that help empower people, build strong, resilient communities and generate meaningful and measurable societal impacts. In support of these objectives, the FCA Foundation focuses on the following foundational pillars: youth development, education, support for veterans and their families, and community service.

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For more information, please visit the FCA US LLC media site at http://media.fcanorthamerica.com

Contact:
Kevin Frazier
(248) 512-2678 (office)
(248) 821-8507 (cell)
kevin.frazier@fcagroup.com

Tweet me:FCA Foundation Donates $200,000 to Americares, First Response Team of America and Team Rubicon http://bit.ly/2yZBVlb @FiatChrysler_NA

KEYWORDS: NYSE:FCAU, FCA US LLC, Americares, First Response Team of America, Team Rubicon

JetBlue Foundation provides $135,000 in grants to Ciencia Puerto Rico, EcoExploratorio, Inter American University of Puerto Rico and the Puerto Rico Aviation Maintenance Institute

SOURCE:JetBlue Airways

DESCRIPTION:

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, November 8, 2018 /3BL Media/ – JetBlue (NASDAQ:JBLU) today announced the JetBlue Foundation has awarded $135,000 in grants to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education programs in Puerto Rico to aid in long-term post-hurricane recovery. Grants of varying amounts were provided to organizations that are investing in the island’s future and placing aviation and STEM top-of-mind as career choices for students.

Earlier this spring, the JetBlue Foundation opened a granting application cycle to qualified programs and organizations working to fuel STEM learning. The Puerto Rico-specific grants are part of 100x35JetBlue, which is JetBlue’s ongoing initiative to help Puerto Rico recover from Hurricane Maria through 35 ways over 100 days and beyond, with the JetBlue now focusing on the long-term phase. JetBlue currently serves three destinations in Puerto Rico including its San Juan focus city where JetBlue is the largest carrier, as well as Aguadilla and Ponce. This year, JetBlue celebrated its 16^th anniversary of service to Puerto Rico.

Grant Recipients include:

• Ciencia Puerto Rico’s mission is to democratize science and transform education in Puerto Rico by engaging and empowering a diverse, global community of scientists, students, educators and allies. Through its "Ciencia al Servicio de Puerto Rico"  (Science in Service of Puerto Rico) program, the non-profit will leverage its large and committed network of more than 9,000 STEM professionals and educators to transform the way science is taught on the island.
• EcoExploratorio inspires people to explore, share and protect the natural environment through STEM. EcoExploratorio will develop the “In the Clouds” program to enhance Aviation Engineering and Technology, Aviation Weather Forecasting and Sustainable Development. “In the Clouds” will work with 25 girls ages 10 to 14, from economically disadvantaged and under-represented communities throughout San Juan to stimulate their interests in aviation and STEM.
• Inter American University of Puerto Rico (INTER), a previous JetBlue Foundation grant recipient, is the second largest university system in Puerto Rico.

INTER Aguadilla focuses on the holistic formation of students through excellence at the undergraduate and graduate levels. At least 30 students per semester will learn the culture of science, and all academic areas will be strengthened with special attention to an interdisciplinary education and the integration of technology. The Aguadilla Campus will form the “Microbial Biodegradation of Jet Aviation Fuel” program as an opportunity to mentor the next generation of the Puerto Rican STEM workforce.

INTER Bayamón produces competent professionals with a high-quality academic education that is dynamic, relevant, and responsive to the latest advances in STEM, aeronautics, business administration, and the arts. The “Give Wings to Their Dreams” project will partner with the School of Aeronautics and JetBlue Foundation to support student pilots from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. This program will aid in certifications and provide support toward pilot licenses.

• The Puerto Rico Aviation Maintenance Institute (PRAMI) is the only institution in Puerto Rico that complies with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), part 147 for Aviation Maintenance Technician schools. Following Hurricane María, their library and equipment were damaged or destroyed. The Interactive Learning Space will receive special new equipment and will use special technical software to supplement traditional classroom learning. The initiative will also help PRAMI comply with the Puerto Rico Approval State Agency for accreditation and the FAA requirements.

The JetBlue Foundation’s new president, Ursula Hurley, was on hand to distribute these grants at a special ceremony where she met with the organizations that provide access to students and communities traditionally under-represented in STEM fields. The JetBlue Foundation was founded in 2013 with a mission to reach 5,000 students in five years and provide educational opportunities through grants and in-kind support to diverse programs, volunteerism and partnerships. Former JetBlue Foundation President Joanna Geraghty, who is currently president and chief operating officer at JetBlue, met this mission and recently passed the baton to Hurley.  Hurley, who also serves as vice president and treasurer at JetBlue, will guide the Foundation in its next chapter of empowering future aviation professionals.

“JetBlue and the JetBlue Foundation are dedicated to helping Puerto Rico in its long-term recovery and towards an even brighter tomorrow. Our focus is on investing in the next generation of aviation professionals, and ensuring they are prepared to join the industry,” said Ursula Hurley, president, JetBlue Foundation.  “These grants are just one of more than 35 efforts we’ve taken to invest in Puerto Rico, and will fuel both the long-term success of the island and our industry.”

Beyond just grants, the JetBlue Foundation provides in-kind support, mentoring, internships and much more to make a difference for the next generation of aviators, engineers, dispatchers, schedulers, aircraft mechanics and pilots and other STEM professionals. Over the past five years, the Foundation has built ongoing relationships with more than 50 aviation and STEM-focused programs and provided over $1.1 million in grants to help these programs take off and soar. For more information on the JetBlue Foundation, visit jetbluefoundation.org.

About JetBlue in Puerto Rico – JetBlue launched service to San Juan in 2002, and later expanded service into Ponce and Aguadilla. Today, JetBlue is Puerto Rico’s largest airline and the island is home to nearly 500 JetBlue crewmembers who support the airline’s operations in its focus city of San Juan, as well as in Aguadilla and Ponce. JetBlue’s mission of inspiring humanity, and its crewmembers in Puerto Rico have enthusiastically supported the local community over the past 16 years, including through the 100x35JetBlue hurricane relief and recovery initiative. A nod to the island’s 100x35 mile dimensions, 100x35JetBlue outlined 100 days and 35 ways – and beyond – of caring for Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. 

About JetBlue

JetBlue is New York's Hometown Airline®, and a leading carrier in Boston, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, Los Angeles (Long Beach), Orlando, and San Juan. JetBlue carries more than 40 million customers a year to 100+ cities in the U.S., Caribbean, and Latin America with an average of 1,000 daily flights. For more information please visit jetblue.com. 

About the JetBlue Foundation

The JetBlue Foundation, founded in 2013, is independent from JetBlue and has a separate Board of Directors and an Advisory Committee both made up of JetBlue crewmembers from across the airline. To learn more about the JetBlue Foundation, visit jetbluefoundation.org.

Tweet me:The @JetBlue Foundation celebrates #NationalSTEMDay by awarding grants to power #STEM initiatives in #PuertoRico http://bit.ly/2yUq9bO

Contact Info:

JetBlue Corporate Communications
+1 (718) 709-3089
corpcomm@jetblue.com

KEYWORDS: NASDAQ:JBLU, Jetblue, 100x35JetBlue, Puerto Rico, Ciencia Puerto Rico, EcoExploratorio, Inter American University of Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico Aviation Maintenance Institute

SOURCE:Lockheed Martin

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High school students with an interest in science, technology, math and engineering (STEM) are invited on a virtual field trip to Lockheed Martin’s top-secret Skunk Works® next month. Students will meet “skunks” who are pioneering innovative technologies that are changing the future of flight and get a behind-the-scenes look at the exciting work a STEM career can offer.

The Lockheed Martin Virtual Field Trip: Think Like the Skunk Works® will premiere live from Palmdale, California on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. ET/10:00 a.m. PT. Educators, classrooms and communities can register for the virtual field trip at generationbeyondinschool.com.

The virtual field trip is part of Lockheed Martin’s new digital STEM education curriculum, Generation Beyond: Aviation, which launched last month in partnership with Discovery Education to help inspire the next generation of STEM innovators. Learn more: https://aviation.generationbeyondinschool.com.

About Lockheed Martin
Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 100,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. This year, the company received three Edison Awards for groundbreaking innovations in autonomy, satellite technology and directed energy. Learn more at www.lockheedmartin.com.

Tweet me:.@LockheedMartin is offering high school students a virtual #STEM field trip to the top-secret Skunk Works® next month: http://bit.ly/2PjOJx8 #engineering #aviation

KEYWORDS: Lockheed Martin, Skunk Works, aviation

Kings, Wild to wear 'ENOUGH' stickers, proceeds of 50-50 Raffle will be donated to Ventura County Family Foundation, Kings players will match donations

SOURCE:AEG

DESCRIPTION:

LOS ANGELES, November 8, 2018 /3BL Media/ – As part of tonight’s Kings-Minnesota Wild game at STAPLES Center, both teams will help honor the victims and those affected by last night’s tragic event in nearby Thousand Oaks.

Some of the details for tonight’s game, which begins at 7:30 p.m., are as follows:

• Kings and Wild players will wear specially-created ‘ENOUGH’ stickers on their helmets tonight.  
• The Kings will hold a Moment of Silence at approximately 7:36 p.m.  The Moment of Silence will be broadcast live on FOX Sports West.
• Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is collecting blood in honor of the victims and Kings fans can assist by signing up with the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles staff at the Kings game tonight – outside at the 11th Street entrance and inside at the Kings Care Foundation booth near section 103 – to donate blood at the hospital this week.  Fans can also call 323-361-2441 or go online to chladonateblood.org to set up an appointment.  Everyone who donates through this offer will be entered to win tickets to an upcoming Kings game.
• The Kings will tonight donate all proceeds from the club’s 50-50 Raffle to the Ventura County Family Foundation and Kings players will match the proceeds.  The Kings will also donate the proceeds from the 50-50 Raffle from Saturday’s Kings-Calgary game as well.  

“This is a horrible event, another senseless act of incredible violence and it clearly hits home here with us again as Thousand Oaks is part of our community,” said Kings President Luc Robitaille.  “We are thankful to the first responders and everyone who has been helping the victims and their loved ones.  We definitely will do our part to help the community but more importantly we want to help amplify the message that enough is enough.  We cannot accept these incidents as a new reality.”

In addition, the Ontario Reign, the Kings’ primary minor league affiliate, will donate the proceeds of their 50-50 Raffle to the Ventura County Family Foundation at their next home game which takes place this Sunday. 

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Media Contact
Mike Kalinowski
310-535-4515
mkalinowski@lakings.com

Tweet me:AEG's @LAKings to honor victims of Thousand Oaks tragedy tonight at @STAPLESCenter. Learn how you can help: http://bit.ly/2PkYmLM

KEYWORDS: AEG, LA Kings, Thousand Oaks, NHL, STAPLES Center, Children's Hospital Los Angeles

SOURCE:Mohawk Industries

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Mohawk Group and Durkan are committed to the fight against breast cancer and as a long-term partner of Susan G. Komen^®, we are helping to make a difference through our corporate donation program, Specify for a Cure^®. You can help too: When you specify eligible products within our program, we will make a donation on your behalf to Susan G. Komen.

Since 2001, Mohawk has contributed more than $5.6 million to Susan G. Komen on behalf of our customers and employees through corporate donation programs like Specify for a Cure. Specify at least 500 square yards from any eligible Mohawk Group commercial carpet collection or any Durkan precision dye injected (PDI) or Synthesis carpeting and we will donate $.25 per square yard of carpet sold. Specify at least 1,000 square feet of Hot & Heavy Secoya and/or Bolder enhanced resilient tile and we will donate $.10 per square foot of hard surface flooring sold.

Click here to learn more about the Specify for a Cure program.

Tweet me:Since 2001, Mohawk Industries has contributed more than $5.6 million to @SusanGKomen on behalf of its customers and employees, joining #SusanGKomen in the fight against #breastcancer year-round http://bit.ly/2Oybloq #SpecifyForACure @mohawkgroup @durkanfloors

KEYWORDS: NYSE:MHK, mohawk group, Susan G. Komen, Specify for a Cure, breast cancer, Durkan

SOURCE:Taproot Foundation

DESCRIPTION:

In 2017, giving to charitable causes in the United States reached an estimated $410 billion, a record for the third straight year. And yet, despite this growing generosity, the needs have not decreased. One in eight Americans still struggles with hunger, and the poverty rate in the United States has fluctuated between 11 and 15 percent for over fifty years. Increasing charitable giving may not be the long-term answer to resolving complex social challenges. Instead, growth in skills-based volunteering and pro bono projects could be key to unlocking new solutions.

This week marks Pro Bono Week, an annual initiative that celebrates and encourages professionals who use their skills and expertise to support nonprofits and advance social change. Whether pro bono work is completely new for your company or it’s already a strategic part of your philanthropic giving, Pro Bono Week is a great opportunity to review and reflect on how collaborations between your company and nonprofit organizations can advance challenging social issues.

Since Nielsen Cares, our global employee volunteer program began in 2010, skills-based volunteering and pro bono work have been integral to our strategy. By leveraging the data and analytical capabilities that we have as a company, our Data for Good projects have been anchored in Nielsen’s data, products and insights to help nonprofit organizations maximize their impact through improved outreach, messaging, effectiveness and efficiency. So, what have we learned in the eight years since our pro bono journey began? Here are a few of my key takeaways as our program continues to evolve.

Read the full article on TriplePundit

Tweet me:.@andrea_bertels talks lessons learned from integrating #probono into a successful employee engagement strategy at @nielsen. Read the @triplepundit article now at http://bit.ly/2D3hRSQ @taprootfound

KEYWORDS: data for good, Taproot Foundation, Nielsen Cares, Triple Pundit

Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver is close to completing the largest Habitat development in the state of Colorado, thanks to support from Wells Fargo

SOURCE:Wells Fargo & Company

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About two years ago, Wells Fargo team member Michael Dunn had an idea. While speaking to team members in Community Development in Denver, he asked if the company had ever sponsored an entire house with local affiliate Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver. Nothing came of the conversation at the time, but the Community Development team asked him about it last year. This time, the idea became reality.

Currently, construction on a house completely sponsored by Wells Fargo is underway in nearby Sheridan, Colorado. It is expected to be completed in December.

“To get here, it adds an extra layer of accomplishment that it’s coming to fruition,” Dunn, a relationship support manager for Wells Fargo’s Government Institutional Banking in Denver, said during one of the first build days of the home. “Whether we’re hammering nails, sawing, or putting up walls, the end goal is to make a family's dream come true and help put a family in that house. This is definitely a big moment for me, the breaking ground we’re starting right now.”

The approximately $150,000 needed to sponsor the house is from the Wells Fargo Foundation, and about $80,000 of that is from a Team Member Volunteer Program grant. As a part of the grant, team members are required to volunteer 1,500 hours. Dunn said the team is hoping to double that and exceed 3,000 hours when the house is completed. 

This is just the latest project in Wells Fargo’s 20 years of supporting the Habitat affiliate. Since 1998, Wells Fargo has invested more than $1.38 million in local home construction and repair programs in Denver. More than 780 team members have volunteered almost 9,600 hours.

The house Wells Fargo sponsored is one of the 63 homes built in Sheridan Square, which is 4.35 acres and the largest Habitat for Humanity development in the state of Colorado, said Heather Lafferty, CEO and executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver. In November 2015, Wells Fargo provided the initial grant of $250,000 through its Priority Markets Grant program, which allowed Habitat to purchase the land and begin developing it.

“The combination of financial support and volunteer support is so meaningful,” Lafferty said. “There are countless numbers of homes that we’ve built new, as well as ones that we have repaired, so that families can stay in their homes in neighborhoods. So often, Wells Fargo comes in as one of the first funders, especially for a project like Sheridan Square, and then we’re able to leverage what Wells Fargo has invested to attract more donors and more funders to investing in our communities.”

Once the development is complete, Habitat estimates that homeowners will pay $77,000 in annual property taxes and increase the homeownership rate by 6 percent, Lafferty said. The school district will also have hundreds of students attending, as a result.

“Habitat for Humanity is about so much more than a wall and a roof,” Lafferty said. “It’s about changing lives. Our impact is seen for generations. We are now seeing that children growing up in Habitat homes are much more likely to graduate high school and to go on to college. That is transformational. The work that we are doing here today, we are literally building a foundation for a much brighter future.”

Dunn said he has enjoyed seeing the idea he and the Community Development team had come to life. “It’s one of those moments where you’re helping someone accomplish something they worked so hard to achieve,” Dunn said. “We get to play a role in that, whether it’s providing affordable housing through loans, raising money for the project through Habitat, or even just putting the man hours out here and the sweat equity. There are lots of different ways that we’re helping not only this specific family that will live here, but the community as a whole.”

Watch this time lapse video of the project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeFzpGTdoRo&feature=youtu.be

VIDEO - Sheridan Square, the largest Habitat for Humanity development in the history of Colorado, will be the new home for 63 families.: https://youtu.be/pXlxgHNywDE

Tweet me:Check out this story about Wells Fargo Foundation’s support of a whole house build in collaboration with @HabitatDenver. Since 2010, @WellsFargo has provided $66 million to @Habitat_org in support of affordable & sustainable housing. http://bit.ly/2OAnXLM

KEYWORDS: NYSE:WFC, Wells Fargo, Habitat for Humanity, colorado, community development

SOURCE:Smithfield Foods

DESCRIPTION:

Smithfield Foods was pleased to host members of The Global Good Fund’s Veterans Leadership Program at the company’s corporate headquarters in Smithfield, Virginia for a three-day executive mentorship retreat. The veteran entrepreneurs spent time with executives, including Smithfield President and Chief Executive Officer Ken Sullivan, to gain valuable insights for their own businesses.

Learn more about their visit by watching the video here.

Smithfield is passionate about supporting America’s veterans. Through its partnership with The Global Good Fund, Smithfield is committed to accelerating the leadership development of socially oriented entrepreneurs by providing support through personalized leadership development, executive mentorship, and targeted capital. To learn more about Smithfield’s support of veterans, click here.

Tweet me:.@SmithfieldFoods was pleased to host members of The @GlobalGoodFund’s Veterans Leadership Program at the company’s corporate headquarters in Smithfield, Virginia http://bit.ly/2OymJAw

KEYWORDS: Smithfield Foods

SOURCE:Lockheed Martin

DESCRIPTION:

Lockheed Martin demonstrated its ongoing mission to serve our nation’s military veterans and their families by donating $97,000 last month to Homes for Our Troops, a nonprofit organization that builds specially adapted custom homes for severely injured post-9/11 veterans. Over the past six years, Lockheed Martin has committed more than $400,000 to the charitable organization.

“It is an honor to support Homes for Our Troops, an organization that provides life-changing support services for veterans and their families,” said Valerie Baldwin, vice president of Congressional Affairs, Army and Special Operations Forces Programs at Lockheed Martin and a member of the Homes for Our Troops board. “Donations like this highlight Lockheed Martin’s continued mission to support our active-duty and veteran service members and their families.”

Baldwin presented the donation to leaders from Homes for our Troops at the Association of the United States Army Annual Meeting & Exposition (AUSA) in Washington, D.C. in October.

To learn more about Homes for Our Troops, please visit www.hfotusa.org.

To learn more about Lockheed Martin’s commitment to our military and veterans, please visit https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/who-we-are/communities/military-veteran-support.html.

About Lockheed Martin
Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 100,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. This year, the company received three Edison Awards for groundbreaking innovations in autonomy, satellite technology and directed energy. Learn more at www.lockheedmartin.com.

Tweet me:.@LockheedMartin helps injured #veterans rebuild their lives with custom homes from @homesforourtrps http://bit.ly/2OBs1uX #VeteransDay2018 #philanthropy #CSR

KEYWORDS: Lockheed Martin, Homes for Our Troops, Veterans, military, veterans day

2018 Integrated Performance Report Shows Improvement on Environmental Stewardship and Diversity Aspirational Goals

SOURCE:Medtronic

DESCRIPTION:

DUBLIN, November 9, 2018 /3BL Media/ - Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), the global leader in medical technology, is pleased to announce its fiscal year 2018 (FY18) Integrated Performance Report.

The 2018 Integrated Performance Report addresses issues critical to the company and its stakeholders, including global healthcare access, product quality, ethics in sales and marketing, and responsible supply management. It also highlights Medtronic's commitment to good corporate citizenship, including environmental stewardship, building a culture of inclusion, philanthropic efforts, and working responsibly as an ethical organization.

"Being a good corporate citizen is an important part of the Medtronic Mission," said Omar Ishrak, Medtronic chairman and chief executive officer. "As our company has grown, so has our commitment to creating healthy communities in the areas in which we operate. We're proud of the progress we made in advancing our innovation pipeline through continued R&D investment, as well as in the areas of environmental stewardship and inclusion and diversity. Combined, this work helps us deliver on our Mission to improve the health of millions of patients around the world."

In FY18, Medtronic surpassed four out of five of its 2020 Environmental Performance Goals, reducing energy use by 18 percent, greenhouse gas emissions by 33 percent, non-regulated waste by 39 percent, and water use by 16 percent compared to a FY13 baseline.

Medtronic also surpassed its 2020 aspirational goal of having at least 20 percent of leadership positions (management level and above) in the United States be ethnically diverse. In FY18, 21 percent of these positions were represented by ethnically diverse talent. In FY18, women held 37 percent of management level and above positions globally - representing a four percent increase since FY16 and significant progress toward our 2020 aspirational goal of 40 percent or more women in leadership.

Other highlights of the 2018 (FY18) Integrated Performance Report include:

• $100 million+ donated to philanthropic efforts benefiting local communities
• $2.3 billion invested in research and development
• $139 million invested in capacity building and training for medical professionals (reaching a record 89,000 professionals) and $33.8 million in patient education 
• 54 percent of new hires globally were women 
• $78.5 million+ invested in employee training and development programs     

The FY18 Medtronic Integrated Performance Report is prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative Standard Core guidelines. The report and corresponding Standards Supplement are available for download at www.medtronic.com/citizenship.

Click here for the 2018 Integrated Performance Report summary.

About Medtronic
Medtronic plc (www.medtronic.com), headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, is among the world's largest medical technology, services and solutions companies - alleviating pain, restoring health and extending life for millions of people around the world. Medtronic employs more than 86,000 people worldwide, serving physicians, hospitals and patients in more than 150 countries. The company is focused on collaborating with stakeholders around the world to take healthcare Further, Together.

Any forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties such as those described in Medtronic's periodic reports on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results may differ materially from anticipated results.

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Tweet me:Medtronic delivers significant progress on global #CorporateCitizenship efforts. 2018 Integrated Performance Report shows improvement on environmental stewardship and diversity goals https://bit.ly/2z09ILf

KEYWORDS: NYSE:MDT, Medtronic, csr, sustainability

SOURCE:National Grid

DESCRIPTION:

By Dean Seavers

Two years ago I sat down for a Veterans Day breakfast with about 100 National Grid employees who had served in the US Armed Forces. I was struck by two insights that morning that spoke to the wisdom of hiring veterans.

The first was that an employee from Buffalo drove halfway through the night to attend the 8AM breakfast in Boston – and was one of the first to arrive. She said there was no way she’d miss getting together with her fellow veterans.

The second was that employees throughout the company jumped at the chance to honor their colleagues by contributing home-baked goods for the breakfast and turning the morning meal into a real celebration of community and thanks.

Like many US energy companies, National Grid is at the forefront of a clean energy transition that is dependent on advanced technology, automation, and STEM capabilities. Forces like digital disruption, market-based pricing, and renewable energy alternatives mandate that we focus on the evolution of job skills.  As our workforce also transitions – we estimate one-third will retire in the next ten years – it’s crucial that we recruit for the skill set we require and the values that underpin the way we work.

We currently employ more than 700 veterans, and have committed to hiring veterans in years to come.  Veterans come to us with field experience and skills – particularly STEM – that are easily transferable.

In many instances veterans are taking on the same type of role they had while in the service.  Now at National Grid, they are executives, analysts, engineers, managers, and technicians. They work in emergency planning, data management, electric and gas operations, customer service, finance, and many other areas.

More importantly, I don’t know of another demographic that more emphatically embodies commitment, teamwork, and focus.   Again, this ready-made leadership makes for a natural transition to our team. When I talk to veterans about our intent to begin and end every interaction with the “customer” in mind, they get it!

We know that hiring veterans is smart and the right thing to do, and we partner with some great organizations to make it happen. We work closely with Troops to Energy, Helmets to Hardhats, and Military Officers Association of America, among others in our recruiting efforts.

Inside the company, we also have an active veterans’ employee resource group that boasts close to 500 members, many of whom are not veterans. The group supports several veterans’ organizations within our service territory through volunteering and fundraising.

Last year, our vets group held a camouflage hard hat campaign, and sold more than 6,000 of these one-of-a-kind hard hats to employees. The money raised went in part to train and provide service dogs for veterans suffering   from post -traumatic stress disorder; to cover the costs of war veterans visiting war memorials in Washington D.C.; and to organizations supporting the families of veteran suicide victims.

Wanda Fournier is an Air Force veteran and proud member of our veterans resource group. She says being a veteran at National Grid has taught her two things: “One, leadership skills never go out of style; and two, the energy industry offers a natural transition for those that want to lead by change.”

Our pathway to a clean energy future will make for a bumpy ride at times. But with a dedicated workforce in place, we will get there with an abundance of leadership, thanks in large part to the US vets in our ranks.

Tweet me:National Grid finds the commitment, teamwork, focus, and leadership of veterans makes for a natural transition to their team http://bit.ly/2RMdH4Z via @DeanSeaversNG @nationalgridus

KEYWORDS: National Grid, NYSE:NGG

SOURCE:FCA US LLC

SUMMARY:

• FCA US recognized under federal Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act (HIRE)
• “Company demonstrated a model of patriotism worthy of praise as well as a recognition of the value veterans bring to the workplace”
• HIRE medallion certification is the only veteran hiring award issued by the U.S. government
• Company was the only automaker to achieve HIRE medallion certification in 2018

DESCRIPTION:

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., November 9, 2018 /3BL Media/ - FCA US announced today that it has achieved gold medallion certification for its efforts to recruit, employ and retain the nation’s veterans.  The recognition was awarded under the Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act (HIRE) signed into law by President Trump in 2017.

The HIRE Vets Medallion Program is the only veteran hiring award issued by the U.S. government. FCA US was the only automaker to achieve HIRE medallion certification in 2018.

“FCA US has a long and deep connection to the women and men who’ve fought and continue to fight for our nation’s freedom,” said Barb Pilarski, Head of Human Resources, FCA US LLC. “We are proud that our connection to the nation’s heroes is as strong as ever and continues today in very meaningful ways.”

“By meeting the criteria required for a Gold Medallion Program Demonstration Award, FCA US demonstrated a model of patriotism worthy of praise as well as a recognition of the value veterans bring to the workplace,” Matthew Miller, Deputy Assistant Secretary, HIRE Vets Medallion Program, said.

In addition to the 2018 HIRE certification, the Company is  a past recipient of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve’s (ESGR) prestigious Freedom Award for providing exceptional support for FCA employees enlisted in national defense through human resource policies and management tools. The Company first signed the ESGR pledge in 2008 and reaffirmed its pledge in 2015.

Currently,19 members of the FCA US team are on active leave while 410 employees are Active and Inactive reservists. More than 5,000 current employees are U.S. military veterans.

In addition, in 2016 FCA US earned a Silver Status as a Michigan Friendly Employer by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency in recognition of its recruitment strategies aimed at veterans.

For the second year in a row in 2018, the Company earned a position on DiversityInc magazine’s list of top companies for veterans.

Since 2011, the Company, in partnership with supplier Prestige Group based in Clinton Township, Mich., offers a life-changing program for returning veterans who secure engineering internship positions at FCA US while they finish their undergraduate degrees. To date, more than 100 veterans have taken advantage of this program. 

“We remain as committed as ever to support our nations heroes and to ensure they can be a part of our Company’s future business success.” Pilarski added.
 
About FCA US LLC
FCA US LLC is a North American automaker based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. It designs, manufactures, and sells or distributes vehicles under the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep®, Ram, FIAT and Alfa Romeo brands, as well as the SRT performance designation. The Company also distributes Mopar and Alfa Romeo parts and accessories. FCA US is building upon the historic foundations of Chrysler Corp., established in 1925 by industry visionary Walter P. Chrysler and Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino (F.I.A.T.), founded in Italy in 1899 by pioneering entrepreneurs, including Giovanni Agnelli. FCA US is a member of the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (FCA) family of companies. (NYSE: FCAU/ MTA: FCA).

FCA is an international automotive group listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “FCAU” and on the Mercato Telematico Azionario under the symbol “FCA.”

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For more information, please visit the FCA US LLC media site at http://media.fcanorthamerica.com

Contact:
Mike Palese
(248) 512-2682 (office)
(313) 930-1252 (cell)
michael.palese@fcagroup.com

Tweet me:FCA US Achieves Gold Medallion Certification for Efforts to Recruit, Employ and Retain the Nation’s Veterans http://bit.ly/2z20he1 @FiatChrysler_NA

KEYWORDS: NYSE:FCAU, FCA US

SOURCE:MilliporeSigma

DESCRIPTION:

Girlstart, a non-profit dedicated to increasing girls’ interest and engagement in STEM, recently held its 9^th Annual Game Changers Luncheon.

During the event, MilliporeSigma was named the 2018 STEM Champion for its support of Girlstart and its national expansion into Houston, Boston and St. Louis through the availability of summer camps and after-school programs. MilliporeSigma employees helped shape the program topics and lessons.

See the Girlstart after-school program in action in this video.

Tweet me:During the 9th Annual #GameChangers Luncheon, @Girlstart named @MilliporeSigma the 2018 #STEM Champion for helping to #GrowGirlstart beyond #Texas. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2OmfCem

KEYWORDS: MilliporeSigma, girlstart, STEM Education, Corporate Responsibility, Game Changers Luncheon, STEM Champion, Jeffrey Whitford

SOURCE:Duke Energy

SUMMARY:

• Duke Energy Carolinas' first clean energy investment offering
• One of the largest issuances of green bonds for utility industry

DESCRIPTION:

CHARLOTTE, N.C., November 9, 2018 /4 -- Duke Energy Carolinas, a subsidiary of Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), has completed its inaugural issuance of $1 billion in green bonds that will finance eligible green energy projects – including zero-carbon solar and energy storage – in North and South Carolina. This represents one of the largest green bond transactions issued by a utility.

"Today marks a milestone for our company and demonstrates our continued commitment to generating cleaner energy for our customers and communities," said Duke Energy executive vice president and chief financial officer Steve Young. "We are proud to provide this option for investors to advance our goal of reducing carbon emissions by 40 percent by 2030."

Duke Energy Carolinas has significantly improved its environmental impact over the past decade, retiring older coal-generating plants, increasing nuclear generation capacity and adding approximately 650 megawatts (MW) of built or purchased solar capacity. The company anticipates adding 1,800 MW of built and purchased solar capacity over the next five years.

The green bonds, with a weighted average coupon of 3.74 percent between the three-year and 10-year maturities, will ensure the company's renewable energy projects continue to be financed on attractive terms to serve Carolinas customers.

The company priced the green bonds on Nov. 5 and closed the transaction on Nov. 8.

"Similar to Duke Energy, investors are increasingly interested in clean and renewable energy and now we can partner together to transform our energy future in the Carolinas," commented Young.

Duke Energy
Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) is one of the largest energy holding companies in the U.S., with approximately 29,000 employees and a generating capacity of 49,500 megawatts. The company is transforming its customers' experience, modernizing its energy grid, generating cleaner energy and expanding its natural gas infrastructure to create a smarter energy future for the people and communities it serves.

The company's Electric Utilities and Infrastructure unit serves approximately 7.6 million retail electric customers in six states – North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky. Its Gas Utilities and Infrastructure unit distributes natural gas to approximately 1.6 million customers in five states – North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. Its Commercial Renewables unit operates a growing renewable energy portfolio across the U.S.

A Fortune 125 company, Duke Energy was named to Fortune's 2018 "World's Most Admired Companies" list and Forbes' 2018 "America's Best Employers" list.

More information about the company is available at duke-energy.com. The Duke Energy News Center includes news releases, fact sheets, photos, videos and other materials. Duke Energy's illumination features stories about people, innovations, community topics and environmental issues. Follow Duke Energy on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.

Contact
Catherine Butler
24-Hour: 800.559.3853

Tweet me:.@DukeEnergy issues $1 Billion #greenbond to finance eligible #renewableenergy projects http://bit.ly/2yYQSUv #solar #sustainability

KEYWORDS: Duke Energy, green bond, North Carolina, South Carolina

Solutions on display designed to help foster optimum health and wellness

SOURCE:Mohawk Industries

DESCRIPTION:

PHOENIX, November 10, 2018 /3BL Media/ — Mohawk Group will showcase innovative floor coverings designed to advance healing and productivity in healthcare interiors at the Healthcare Design Expo and Conference in Phoenix. The event takes place at the Phoenix Convention Center, Nov. 10–13, 2018, and is sponsored by Healthcare Design Magazine as the premier design exposition and conference dedicated to healthcare interiors in North America. More than 3,200 industry professionals will learn about the latest research, trends and strategies while discovering the newest products and solutions for healthcare spaces.

“At Mohawk, we believe that healing spaces should empower the mind, body and spirit, and that flooring solutions should help foster optimum health and wellness,” said Cynthia Hubbell, vice president of healthcare and senior living for Mohawk Group. “By leveraging our family of brands, we connect our clients with a single-source experience to help them create healthcare interiors that enable patients and care providers to thrive.”

Set this year in Arizona, Mohawk Group’s showcase at space 709 will feature flooring influenced by the desert Southwest and other selections rooted in biophilic design. Highlighted collections include Healthy Environments carpet tile and resilient sheet and Pivot Point enhanced resilient tile.

HEALTHY ENVIRONMENTS
The award-winning Healthy Environments carpet and hard surface collection is inspired by the alluring, soothing colors and textures of species native to the American Southwest. In addition to their natural beauty, the innate hardiness of these plants provides a paradigm for perseverance through difficult challenges and environments. Healthy Environments was honored this summer with the Best of NeoCon Innovation Award for Healthcare Flooring.

Carpet Tile: Healthy Environments incorporates three 12" x 36" carpet tile patterns influenced by nature. Baccharis is inspired by the organic fluidity of desert broom plants. Chitalpa features an organic grid visual in homage to the utilitarian desert willow branches. Xeric’s randomly flowing appearance was influenced by the tops of mesquite trees and branches below. Each carpet plank is manufactured using sustainable Duracolor Tricor premium nylon fiber, making it functional for the most demanding spaces with inherent stain and wear resistance, advanced soil-hiding capabilities and enhanced color clarity. Healthy Environments carpet tile comes standard on Red List-free EcoFlex NXT carpet tile backing.

Resilient Sheet: Healthy Environments also includes four heterogeneous sheet patterns in 6' and 12' formats that coordinate with the carpet tile selections. Sisalana features a nondirectional, monolithic textile pattern resembling sisal. Juniperus is a workhorse pattern with a wood visual reminiscent of the highly valued juniper tree. Geomorphic mimics the natural desert floor with a beautiful terrazzo appearance. Klei Firma provides a clean and sophisticated adobe brick aesthetic. The sheet patterns include a 20 mil commercial wear layer and an M-Force™ Enhanced Urethane finish for superior durability and stain resistance.

PIVOT POINT
Pivot Point Red List-free enhanced resilient tile represents a true change in direction for sustainable resilient flooring, combining high performance and sophisticated design to enhance healthcare and clinical environments. The Living Product Challenge Petal certified hard surface is manufactured using alternative chemistry and was designed to give more back to the environment than it takes during its entire life cycle. Design and color draw inspiration from fresh, natural materials and biophilic influence, including four wood and four textile patterns in a 7" x 48" plank format and four terrazzo and natural stone visuals in 36" x 36" tiles. The colors and styles within the carbon-neutral collection can be combined or used individually to create abstract, contemporary flooring designs for healthcare spaces. Pivot Point features a 3 mm thickness, a 20-mil commercial wear layer for superior durability and an M-Force™ Enhanced Urethane finish.

With an unparalleled selection of elegant tile, natural stone and slab products for healthcare spaces, Daltile will also be showcased as part of Mohawk’s presence at the expo. Featured at the booth will be Emerson Wood with StepWise Technology, which allows for 50 percent more slip resistance than regular tile.

“Flooring is an integrated part of patient-centered healing environments, from acute care and nonacute to all levels of senior living, and we are proud to be able to leverage our respective brands across multiple categories to serve our valued partners,” added Hubbell.

As part of conference programming, Mohawk’s Hubbell will join panelists representing Medxcell, Haworth and Wilsonart to speak on the “Three Boldest Trends in Flooring, Surfaces and Furnishings Every Designer and Owner Should Know,” Nov. 11, 6–6:30 p.m., in the convention center’s Solutions Theater. Access a full schedule of events and learn more about Healthcare Design Expo by visiting HCDExpo.com.

Mohawk Group’s mission is to serve those who heal, live and work in the healthcare built environment by creating innovative flooring across multiple categories, including enhanced resilient tile, sheet vinyl, rubber, carpet tile and broadloom carpet. To learn more about Mohawk Group’s approach to designing healing spaces, click here. 

About Mohawk Group

As the world’s leading producer and distributor of quality commercial flooring, Mohawk Group believes that better floor coverings emerge from better design, innovation, sustainability, project solutions and operational excellence. Mohawk Group addresses the unique challenges and opportunities in contract interiors with a comprehensive carpet and hard surface portfolio of all types and price points. As the commercial division of Mohawk Industries, the company has a heritage of craftsmanship that spans more than 130 years. To learn more about our full line of flooring products, please visit MohawkGroup.com or call 1-800-554-6637.

Tweet me:.@MohawkGroup to present array of nature-inspired flooring at @HCDcon http://bit.ly/2QC43Ss #HCDcon #healthcaredesign #biophilicdesign

Contact Info:

Luke Chaffin
+1 (762) 204-5607
luke_chaffin@mohawkind.com

KEYWORDS: NYSE:MHK, Mohawk, Healthcare Design Expo & Conference, biophilic design, Living Product Challenge Petal certification

Sound whiz and certification guru accept awards at Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) Inaugural Leadership Forum

SOURCE:Ingersoll Rand

DESCRIPTION:

November 13, 2018 /3BL Media/ - Product certification expert Darryl Denton and Acoustics expert Stephen Lind took home the 2018 Richard C. Schulze Award at the Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) leadership forum in Tucson, AZ, yesterday. Both seasoned engineers have made a mark on their respective fields, and both work for Trane®, a brand of Ingersoll Rand.

The award winners earned the distinction through decades of service to the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industry. Darryl established the Lab Evaluation and Adjustment Plan (LEAP) program to standardize third-party HVAC testing, and Stephen’s sound modeling and predictions have helped countless customers design building HVAC systems with acoustics in mind.

“Darryl and Stephen have made a difference to our profession through their outstanding contributions to AHRI and the entire HVAC community,” said Stephen Yurek, president and CEO of AHRI, who noted it’s rare for professionals from the same company to take home the award in consecutive years, let alone in the same year. “Their knowledge and commitment to excellence represent the high standards of this organization On behalf of AHRI, we thank them for their combined 40 years of service to our industry.”

Darryl Denton – Mentor and Innovator

Darryl Denton, Trane systems engineer, in Tyler, TX, has helped countless HVAC professionals through his mentorship. His innovative thinking and technical expertise also make him a go-to resource for air-conditioning assessment testing and instrumentation.

“Trane’s success comes through Darryl’s passion,” said Matthew Pereira, vice president of engineering and technology for Trane’s residential business. “The HVAC industry is constantly evolving, and accurate test data is vital. Darryl’s expertise and contributions are invaluable to our company and our customers.”

Since the early 1990s, Darryl has been a voting member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Standard Project Committee 37. Darryl, who has been with Trane since 1999, developed the LEAP  program for standardized testing. He remains active on multiple AHRI committees including the compliance, technical and engineering committees.  

Stephen Lind – Acoustics Expert and Active Committee Member

Stephen is an acoustic engineer for Trane Commercial in La Crosse, Wis. He develops Trane products that meet the AHRI acoustic standards and measures the sound the product emits. Trane utilizes the data when recommending products to clients.

Stephen has been with Trane since 1998 and is active on the AHRI Technical Committee on Sound since 2001. He currently serves as deputy chair for the committee. He is also the chair of multiple sub-committees within AHRI, and a member of the Acoustical Society of America and a board-certified member of the Institute of Noise Control Engineering.  

“Trane customers heavily consider acoustics during HVAC installations and Stephen’s expertise helps Trane exceed customer’s expectations,” said Ken Schoeneck, vice president of engineering for Trane’s commercial business. “Stephen predicts and models sound to help Trane customers design buildings with acoustics in mind.”

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About Ingersoll Rand and Trane

Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR) is a world leader in creating and sustaining safe, comfortable and efficient environments in commercial, residential and industrial markets. Our people and our family of brands — including Club Car®, Ingersoll Rand®, Thermo King® and Trane® — work together to enhance the quality and comfort of air in homes and buildings, transport and protect food and perishables, and increase industrial productivity and efficiency. Trane solutions optimize indoor environments with a broad portfolio of energy efficient heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems, building and contracting services, parts support and advanced control. Ingersoll Rand is a $14 billion global business committed to sustainable business practices within our company and for our customers. For more information, visit www.ingersollrand.com or www.trane.com.

About AHRI 

AHRI is the trade association representing manufacturers of air conditioning, heating, commercial refrigeration and water heating equipment. An internationally recognized advocate for the industry, AHRI develops standards for and certifies the performance of many of these products.

Tweet me:.@AHRItweets recognizes 2 @IngersollRand engineers for their contributions in furthering the HVAC industry with 2018 Richard C. Schulze Awards http://bit.ly/2OGufJv

KEYWORDS: Ingersoll Rand, NYSE:IR, trane, AHRI

SOURCE:Consumers Energy

DESCRIPTION:

JACKSON, Mich., Nov. 13, 2018 /3BL Media/ – As Michigan gears up for winter, Consumers Energy announced today that it is contributing $2 million to help Michigan residents stay safe and warm.

“When the temperatures start to drop, we know there are Michigan families who struggle to make ends meet. As part of our commitment to the people we serve, Consumers Energy is happy that we can help thousands of families stay warm this winter,” said Patti Poppe, Consumers Energy’s President and Chief Executive Officer.

“We want people to know that help is always available and is just a phone call away.”

The $2 million contribution will help as many as 2,500 households in Consumers Energy’s CARE program. The CARE program provides monthly credits toward energy bills as well as forgiveness of past-due balances. Participants also qualify for energy-saving tools, including free in-home energy efficiency upgrades.

Consumers Energy encourages people who are facing hardship with energy bills or other needs to call 2-1-1, a free service in all Michigan counties that connects people with resources to help in their community.

Those who call 2-1-1 can be referred to one of the four nonprofit organizations that are receiving the $2 million from Consumers Energy. They are United Way of Jackson County, TrueNorth Community Services, The Salvation Army and The Heat and Warmth Fund (THAW).

In addition, Consumers Energy this month is including information about available energy assistance options in all residential bills. The energy provider reminds customers not to fall behind on their bills before reaching out for help.

“It’s vital that people understand help is available,” Poppe said. “People can take steps now to ensure they stay warm even on Michigan’s coldest days.”

Consumers Energy, Michigan’s largest energy provider, is the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS), providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.7 million of the state’s 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties.

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Media Contacts: Brian Wheeler, 517-788-2394, or Debra Dodd, 517-545-8711

For more information about Consumers Energy, go to www.ConsumersEnergy.com.

Check out Consumers Energy on Social Media Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | flickr

Tweet me:.@ConsumersEnergy makes a $2 million contribution to help thousands of #Michigan families stay warm this winter. Learn how the company's CARE program is positively impacting these households: http://bit.ly/2z2Q9lm

KEYWORDS: NYSE:CMS, Consumers Energy, Donations, Michigan, CARE program

P&G Highlights Contributions to Society, the Community and the Environment in New 2018 Citizenship Report

SOURCE:P&G

DESCRIPTION:

P&G issued its 2018 Citizenship Report, which highlights the Company's progress in its Citizenship priority areas of Community Impact, Diversity & Inclusion, Gender Equality and Environmental Sustainability, all of which are based in a foundation of Ethics and Corporate Responsibility. 

Tweet me:.@ProcterGamble- Delivering 14 billionth liter of clean drinking water through the P&G’s Children’s Safe Drinking Water Program and providing more than 2k personal care and cleaning kits. Read more highlights from P&G's 2018 #CSR Report: http://bit.ly/2DCRQK2

KEYWORDS: P&G’s Citizenship work, P&G, clean water, Gender Equality, plastic waste, 2018 Citizenship Report