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ATLANTA, Aug. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Clark Atlanta University recently named Danille Taylor, Ph.D., as the Director of its art museum (CAUAM). Taylor is a professor of African American Studies at the University and has served as interim museum director since August 2022. Under her…
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CRESSONA, Pa., Aug. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — River Rock Academy is proud to announce its expansion of special education and alternative education services to Cressona, PA, marking the school’s 11th location in the state of Pennsylvania. The opening of this campus allows River Rock Academy…
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The Distinguished Bank of the Year award recognizes on-base financial institutions that provided exceptional service to the community during the preceding calendar year. Armed Forces Bank was recognized for its leadership in serving military service members and their families with a vast array of banking services, installation support and financial education.
“As protectors of our nation, the financial stability of our military families is a major factor in military readiness,” said Kia McCallister-Young, director of America Saves. “Our current economy—with inflation, workplace shifts, and housing crises—has caused a compounded financial strain on the military community at-large. Having financial institutions committed to providing practical strategies, tips, and resources that move people to action is essential in the strength of our Armed Forces.”
Military Saves Designation of Savings Excellence & Community Impact Award
In addition, Armed Forces Bank received the 2023 Military Saves “Designation of Savings Excellence” (DOSE) and was honored with the inaugural “Community Impact Award,” at the AMBA Workshop this week.
Armed Forces Bank is fortunate to have been honored with the DOSE designation for 10 of the last 11 years. The coveted DOSE honor highlights banks and credit unions that make an extraordinary effort to promote positive saving behaviors and take actions to improve the financial stability of those in their community.
The Community Impact Award recognizes organizations who use the Military Saves pledge to promote setting a savings goal and making a plan to reach it. This award builds on the well-recognized concept that individuals with a saving plan are twice as likely to save successfully.
The Military Saves award program is coordinated by the non-profit Consumer Federation of America and is designed to help service members and their families save money, reduce debt and build wealth. It is the nation’s only award focused on helping Americans improve their financial stability.
Tom McLean, SVP and Regional Military Executive for Armed Forces Bank, accepted the awards at the AMBA Workshop.
“We are honored to have received these awards over the course of many years, which reflect our steadfast commitment to meeting the distinct needs of military service members and their families,” said McLean. “No matter where they are stationed or deployed around the world, Armed Forces Bank strives to provide the best banking solutions and financial advice.”
Innovating to Better Serve
With a constant focus on innovation to help military clients effectively manage their finances, Armed Forces Bank now offers Access Rewards Checking designed specifically to meet the needs of military personnel and their families. This and other programs listed below offer advantageous and accessible services for military personnel:
“As our military customers’ unique needs evolve, we are continuously working to stay on the leading edge of providing accessible, convenient and effective service,” said Paul Holewinski, CEO of Armed Forces Bank and Dickinson Financial Corporation. “We consider it an honor to serve active and retired military service members and their families, all of whom are dedicated to serving our country.”
One of Kansas City’s Top Five Strongest Banks
At a time when the banking industry’s financial soundness is increasingly in focus, Armed Forces Bank was recently honored as one of the top five strongest banks in the Kansas City area. The bank ranked number three in financial strength among banks with $1 billion or more in assets by the Kansas City Business Journal. The widely respected business publication recognized Armed Forces Bank for its healthy 71.41% loan-to-deposit ratio and “exceptionally strong” core-capital ratio of 14.23%. The Business Journal also noted that 86.52% of Armed Forces Bank deposits are covered by the FDIC.
About Armed Forces Bank
Armed Forces Bank (AFB), founded and headquartered in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, is a full-service military bank committed to serving those who serve since 1907. Armed Forces Bank provides affordable, personal and convenient banking and financial services to both active and retired military, as well as civilian clients in all 50 states and around the world. Approximately 75% of Armed Forces Bank associates have some type of military affiliation either by spouse, retired themselves or their children.
Armed Forces Bank has $1.2 billion in assets and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dickinson Financial Corporation, a $3.6 billion bank holding company headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Armed Forces Bank’s sister bank, Academy Bank, is a full-service community bank with over 70 branch locations in Arizona, Colorado, Kansas and Missouri. For more information, visit http://www.afbank.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
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Media Contact
Elaina Boudreau, BELA Communications, (913) 660-0548, [email protected]
SOURCE Armed Forces Bank
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“Last year, we witnessed the incredible generosity of our customers and the difference it made for children’s hospitals,” said Mo Khalid, President and EVP, Take 5 Oil Change. “This year, with Take 5 Car Wash by our side, we are confident that we can surpass our previous achievements and provide much-needed support to these hospitals. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the lives of children and their families.”
For those who want to take part in the fundraiser and have a chance at a fantastic reward, Take 5 has a couple of special offers. Through September 16, everyone who donates $3 or more at a Take 5 Oil Change location will be entered into a drawing for a free oil change, with one winner per location. Throughout the entire month of September, Take 5 Car Wash will offer six prizes of a year of free car washes. Anyone who donates $5 or more or purchases a car wash through the dedicated fundraiser webpage will be entered for a chance to win one of the year-long Take 5 Unlimited membership prizes. Additionally, a portion of all car wash sales made through the fundraiser webpage, along with a portion of proceeds from Pro5™ and Pro5™ Plus washes and memberships bought on-site, will be donated to children’s hospitals local to the customers’ communities.
Take 5 Car Wash and Take 5 Oil Change invite their customers and the community to join them in their endeavor to create brighter futures for children in need. Every donation, no matter how small, will contribute to the overall goal and help provide critical resources to children’s hospitals nationwide.
To donate or purchase a car wash with a portion of proceeds benefitting the fundraiser, please visit:https://go.take5.com/suds
About Take 5 Car Wash
Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Take 5 Car Wash® is the largest express car wash operator in the U.S. with over 400 sites nationwide. Established in 2020, Take 5 Car Wash delivers a fast, friendly, and convenient car wash experience with a customer- and people-first culture. Take 5 Car Wash is committed to providing customers with the highest level of service and the latest technology in car wash and detail services. Take 5 Car Wash is a member of Driven Brands, the largest automotive services company in North America, and Driven Brands Car Wash, the largest car wash operator in the world with more than 1,000 locations in 14 countries. For more information, visit http://www.take5.com/car-wash.
About Take 5 Oil Change
Established in 1984, Take 5 Oil Change® is a quick lube service featuring a unique drive-thru concept that allows customers to never leave the comfort of their car. The brand offers an on average 10-minute oil change service and ancillary services such as air filter replacement, wiper blade changes, and coolant exchanges. Take 5 has more than 750 company-owned and franchised service centers throughout the United States and Canada. Take 5 Oil Change is a member of Driven Brands, the largest automotive services company in North America. For more information, visit https://www.take5.com/oil-change/.
About Driven Brands
Driven Brands™, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is the largest automotive services company in North America, providing a range of consumer and commercial automotive needs, including paint, collision, glass, vehicle repair, oil change, maintenance and car wash. Driven Brands is the parent company of some of North America’s leading automotive service businesses including Take 5 Oil Change®, Take 5 Car Wash®, Meineke Car Care Centers®, Maaco®, 1-800-Radiator & A/C®, Auto Glass Now®, and CARSTAR®. Driven Brands has more than 4,800 locations across 14 countries, and services over 70 million vehicles annually. Driven Brands’ network generates approximately $2.1 billion in annual revenue from more than $5.8 billion in system-wide sales.
Media Contact
Devon Prince, Take 5, 360-567-7341, [email protected], https://www.take5.com/
SOURCE Take 5
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When asked what inspired the author to write this book, Dent said, “I want everyone to experience ‘Wow God moments’ and grow in knowing God as a friend, BFF. I want my children and grandchildren, family and friends, and everyone to know God’s love and recognize His voice. I have learned so much about His character and how much He cares about every tiny detail of our lives. I have been amazed as I learn about God’s character to find He laughs, He gets mad, He protects, He fights for us, and so much more. He made us in His image and so we share characteristics and emotions. Like many, I have known rejection and betrayal in life, and I cannot fathom that the God of the Universe, the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords wants to be my friend and that He listens to me and wants me to spend time with Him. I want everyone to know that kind of love.”
Dawn April Dent is from Minnesota and grew up on a farm. She loved working with the animals and spending time outdoors. Her father was a pastor, and her mom was a great hostess and partner in her father’s ministry to serve others. At four years old, Dent asked Jesus to enter her heart, but it wasn’t until she turned sixteen that she experienced God as her friend. She has studied and led discussions about God’s Word and encouraged others to know God’s love for more than 40 years. Dent loves family time, animals, sports, music and the outdoors. She plays guitar, writes songs, and is energized by sharing about Jesus’ love with others.
Xulon Press, a division of Salem Media Group, is the world’s largest Christian self-publisher, with more than 15,000 titles published to date. Journey To Know & Hear Jehovah: 100 Day Devotional to Know God-Jehovah Through The Eyes and Experiences of Moses and God’s Law is available online through xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, and barnesandnoble.com.
Media Contact
Dawn April Dent, Salem Author Services, (910) 880-4619, [email protected]
SOURCE Salem Author Services
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I hope to share the love and light of Christ through these precious dreamland journeys,” said Hastings. “Children are participants in the dream and are gently cradled to sleep in the Lord’s arms of Love.”
Hastings began creating these stories for her grandchildren, and has published the most recent ones, “Vincent’s Dream Beach Fun with BFF’S” and “Vincent’s Dreamy Freeze Ice Cream Parlor.” She also illustrates the entire book herself. Each page has a large full color drawing, 40 of them in “Book 7.”
“Through a daily scripture, the Holy Spirit led me in creating these delightful stories of adventure, creativity, fellowship, love, laughter and fun, all the while drawing the readers to know Christ,” said Hastings.
“Granmama’s and Vincent’s Dreamland Journey Book 7: Vincent’s Dream Beach Fun with BFF’S”
By Diana Hastings
ISBN: 9781489746573 (softcover); 9781489746566 (hardcover); 9781489746580 (electronic)
Available at LifeRich Publishing, Amazon and Barnes & Noble
About the author
Diana Hastings owns and operates Dance Infinity, a dance school, together with her daughter, for over 45 years. She has two children and two grandchildren, and currently resides in Brownsville, Texas.
To learn more, please visit http://www.liferichpublishing.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/850251-granmamas-and-vincents-dreamland-journey-book-7.
Media Contact
Ziggy Goldfarb, LAVIDGE, 4803067065, [email protected]
SOURCE LifeRich Publishing
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Book simplifies the fundamentals of the Christian worldview and how to defend it against atheists and skeptics
COOKEVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Over 20 years ago, author Thomas Jones says the Holy Spirit led him to begin a teaching ministry for the purpose of equipping the body of Christ. He continues his efforts in the release of his new book, “Worldview and Reason: Equipping the Christian Mind for Making Disciples in a Skeptical World.”
Jones wants readers to be able to differentiate between the cliches and the reality of what a Christian worldview is. His thought-provoking chapters are designed to inspire a more mindful awareness of Christian cultural habits, critical thinking ability, and the regression of Christian credibility in culture.
“The Christian worldview is not your conservative political persuasion, belief in traditional marriage, pro-life stance on abortion or support for Israel in geopolitical matters,” Jones said. “A worldview answers the four most important questions of life: the origin of the world, meaning of life, existence of moral knowledge, and our destiny after death. All four must be associated in a coherent relationship for a rational worldview to be maintained.”
“Worldview and Reason” also covers a vast spread of topics, such as the fundamental functions of the church, the modern Christian image, and practical insights for engaging with atheists and skeptics.
“The church should be an asset to Christians, through its strategic approach in equipping them to engage the unbelieving world,” Jones said. “The great commission of Jesus requires us to teach and instruct the world so it may come to a saving faith in Jesus Christ.”
Jones plans to release a workbook to accompany “Worldview and Reason,” designed for a small group setting. It will expand on the book’s topics, offer in-depth bible studies to complement each section, and direct critical discussion topics for participants. The purpose is to allow a facilitator to effectively lead a small group in an organized way with flexibility for how to engage the material.
“Worldview and Reason: Equipping the Christian Mind for Making Disciples in a Skeptical World”
By Thomas Jones
ISBN: 9781664286788 (softcover); 9781664286801 (hardcover); 9781664286795 (electronic)
Available at WestBow Press, Amazon and Barnes & Noble
About the author
Thomas Jones is a Bible teacher and speaker with a calling to equip the body of Christ with a clear perspective and uncompromising boldness for God’s word. Tom and his wife Courtney are the founders of Worldview and Reason Ministries. Their ministry helps Christians navigate the relationship between cultivating the mind and walking in the authority and power of the Holy Spirit. With an urgency for the harvest that is imminent, Tom and Courtney have a passion to reach a world fallen away from the truth of God. To learn more, please visit http://www.worldviewandreason.org.
Media Contact
Ashley Fletcher, LAVIDGE – Phoenix, 480-998-2600, [email protected]
SOURCE WestBow Press
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Shinola’s new Canfield Speedway Lap 06 timepiece will countdown to the start of the highly anticipated Detroit Auto Show on NAIAS.com Shinola will debut the Lap 06 timepiece at the Detroit Auto Show Charity Preview, a signature fundraising gala for children’s charities, on September 15…
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Limited-Production Model Honoring Influential Award Is the First of its Kind Exquisite details inside and out: Model-exclusive colorway of rich Deep Forest Green exterior over Desert Beige interior, complemented by unique interior appointments including authentic North American Car, Truck…
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“This Senior Citizens Day and every day, we celebrate older adults by keeping their experiences and wishes at the forefront of our minds with our services,” said Justin Boogaard GoGoGrandparent’s Co-Founder and CEO. “At GoGo, we call ourselves professional grandchildren, and it’s an honor to build solutions that make it possible to age independently.”
GoGoGrandparent reviews feedback from customer surveys to incorporate new ideas and solutions from older adult customers and those with disabilities, and today, hundreds of thousands of people count on GoGo to help maintain their independence at home and in the community.
People like Letty Morales. When Letty, 74, had to stop driving in 2017 due to an accident, she became depressed. She learned about GoGoGrandparent through a partnership in her community, and from her first call, it was a go. “It’s easy and when I have a question, I can talk to an operator. They are always so courteous and I’ve gotten along with the drivers too. It’s almost like a little community,” explained Letty. “If you can’t drive, call GoGo. It’s fun.”
For David Brown, he had to review his options before “retiring his car,” as he puts it. At 80 years old, he still has places to go, like his local church, the VA medical center, and a book club. David uses a cane and walker, so public transportation was not a good option. “One of the problems with public transportation is you have to get to and from the stops,” he says. He thought about how he might ask his friends and daughter for rides when he needs them, but felt that “sometimes it’s a real inconvenience, and I hate being a burden on friends.”
That’s when he learned about GoGoGrandparent. All rides are monitored by team members, who screen drivers and cars based on whether or not they are comfortable accommodating the needs of people living with visual, cognitive, dexterity & mobility impairments. Customers can request rides and other services using GoGo’s convenient phone menu, and press numbers on their keypad to get where they’re going even faster. When a customer reviews GoGoGrandparent services and FAQs, they often comment that they are happy to have a single phone number (1 (855) 464-6872) and a place to turn for all the services that help them stay independent at home. That’s David’s favorite part.
“I have found the GoGoGrandparent option very easy to use because I really like the automated service,” he says. “It gives me prompts on my phone keypad, like #1 is home, #2 is the VA, and #3 is church. It makes it simple and reliable.”
Now with a reliable transportation option, David made his decision about his car. “I’m able to stop driving, give my car to my daughter, let my license expire next year, and still get around with GoGo,” he said. “It’s wonderful.”
If you’re interested in reviewing what GoGoGrandparent is doing for your community, please reach out to our team at [email protected] to hear local stories from your area.
GoGoGrandparent helps older adults live independently in their home for as long as possible. By working directly with on-demand services like Uber, GoGoGrandparent manages the mobility, meals, groceries and more of their clients. GoGo’s “GoGoGuardian” system helps protect clients living with cognitive, visual, physical or dexterous impairments to ensure a safe, reliable and affordable independence. GoGoGrandparent reviews the needs of its customers, and customizes their GoGo experience to meet their unique needs. Built in 2016 as inspired by the CEO’s grandmother, GoGoGrandparent is now relied upon by hundreds of thousands of older adults throughout the United States & Canada. For more information, visit www.gogograndparent.com.
Media Contact
Cassandra Baptista, GoGoGrandparent, 1 1 (855) 464-6872, [email protected], www.gogograndparent.com
SOURCE GoGoGrandparent
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