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Bob Mills Furniture Co., L.L.C is thrilled to be an official dropoff location with Toys for Tots this holiday season, aiming to make the holidays a little brighter for local children of San Antonio, Texas.
SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Bob Mills Furniture Co., L.L.C is thrilled to be an official dropoff location with Toys for Tots this holiday season, aiming to make the holidays a little brighter for local children of San Antonio, Texas.
Toys for Tots, a nationally recognized charitable organization, has been working tirelessly for over seven decades to ensure that every child has the opportunity to experience the joy of unwrapping a gift during the holiday season. Through the generosity of individuals, organizations, and businesses like Bob Mills Furniture, Toys for Tots has been able to distribute millions of toys to children in need each year.
Bob Mills Furniture, located conveniently at the intersection of I-10 and De Zavala in San Antonio, has been a pillar of the community since its inception. Boasting more than 400 employees, many of whom have been with the company for over 25 years, Bob Mills Furniture has consistently remained under the same single ownership since its founder, Bob Mills, opened his first store 52 years ago. The company’s commitment to giving back to the community is a core value, and involvement with Toys for Tots is an extension of that commitment.
Bob Mills, Owner of Bob Mills Furniture, expressed his excitement for the announcement, stating, “Every year we try to do something special for families that may need a little extra help. We couldn’t be happier to be involved with the Toys for Tots organization. We want as many people as possible to participate so we can really help the kids this holiday season!”
Bob Mills Furniture’s San Antonio location at 12621 W. I-10, San Antonio, TX 78230 will be collecting new, unwrapped toys now until December 17, 2023. The community is encouraged to participate in this heartwarming initiative and make a difference in the lives of local children during the holiday season.
About Bob Mills Furniture:
Bob Mills Furniture Co., L.L.C is a renowned furniture and mattress retailer headquartered in Oklahoma City, OK. With a long-standing commitment to providing quality home furnishings and exceptional customer service, Bob Mills Furniture has become a trusted household name. The San Antonio location, situated at the intersection of I-10 and De Zavala, is an integral part of the community, consistently giving back to those in need.
About Toys for Tots:
Toys for Tots is a nationally recognized charitable organization with a mission to provide new, unwrapped toys to children in need during the holiday season. Established in 1947, Toys for Tots has brought joy to countless children across the United States, thanks to the support of generous individuals, organizations, and businesses.
Media Contact
Aimee Carlisle, Bob Mills Furniture, 1 4059476500 4059476500, [email protected], www.bobmillsfurniture.com
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Honoring our heroes with a selection of 10 delicious entrees
NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Bob Evans Restaurants is honoring the nation’s veterans and active duty military personnel with a free meal on Veterans Day. Veterans and military members who dine in at their local Bob Evans Farmhouse Kitchen on November 11, 2023, can choose from one of 10 farm-fresh breakfast items from a special menu available all day. The offering is part of Bob Evans’ longstanding support for the military community, saluting the life and legacy of founder Bob Evans, a veteran himself.
“Veterans’ Day at Bob Evans is a heartfelt tribute to the brave individuals who have served our nation. As a token of our gratitude, we are honored to offer free, farm-fresh food to those who have sacrificed so much for our freedom,” said Bob Holtcamp, President and Chief Marketing Officer for Bob Evans Restaurants. “On November 11, we are honored to serve those who have so proudly served our country, individuals just like our founder Bob Evans himself.”
Veterans and active duty military guests can choose one of the following farm-fresh dishes when they dine in:
Guests wishing to enjoy a free Veterans Day meal must provide proof of service. Accepted identification includes: US Uniformed Services ID Card, US Uniformed Services Retired Card, current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES), veterans organization card (i.e. American Legion, VFW), a photograph of yourself in uniform, wearing uniform, DD214, and citation or commendation.
For more information and local restaurant hours, visit https://www.bobevans.com/veterans-day.
About Bob Evans Restaurants, LLC
Bob Evans Restaurants is chain of family-style restaurants founded and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, which owns and operates nearly 450 locations in 18 states, primarily in the Midwest, mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions. Guests have been enjoying signature farm-fresh meals like the Farmer’s Choice Breakfast, made with fresh-cracked eggs, and the slow-roasted, hand-carved turkey dinner among other classics for over 70 years. True to his humble farmer roots, founder Bob Evans believed in treating strangers like friends and friends like family, and this hospitality is still on display at every Bob Evans Restaurant location. As a private company, Bob Evans Restaurants is focused on bringing America’s Farm Fresh to its guests at every meal, each and every day. For more information and restaurant locations, visit BobEvans.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Media Contact
Kyle Staten, Fahlgren Mortine, 1 614.383.1626, [email protected]
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Vicki Jay, NACG CEO, emphasized the significance of Children’s Grief Awareness Month, stating, “Children’s Grief Awareness Month is a critical time for us to come together and address the pressing issue of childhood grief. Our goal is to provide simple yet impactful tools and resources that empower individuals to offer comfort and support to children who are grieving. “
Throughout November, NACG and its dedicated members will be sharing quick and easy statements that can be invaluable to someone grieving. These statements aim to provide comfort, empathy, and support to individuals dealing with the profound loss of a loved one. By fostering a more grief-informed society, we can collectively help alleviate the pain and isolation that children who are grieving often experience.
For more information on Children’s Grief Awareness Month and to access valuable resources for supporting children who are grieving, please visit https://nacg.org/flipthescript and search for #FlipTheScript on Facebook and Instagram.
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About the National Alliance for Children’s Grief
The National Alliance for Children’s Grief (NACG), headquartered in Lubbock, Texas, is a nonprofit organization that raises awareness about the needs of children and teens who are grieving a death and provides education and resources for anyone who supports them. The NACG is a North American network comprised of over 1,300 professionals, institutions, and volunteers who promote best practices, educational programming, and critical resources to facilitate the mental, emotional, and physical health of children who are grieving and their families. Through our member’s and partners’ collective voices, we educate, advocate, and raise awareness about childhood bereavement. For more information about the NACG, please visit www.childrengrieve.org
Media Contact
Deirdra Flavin, National Alliance for Children’s Grief, 1 3038860827, [email protected], https://nacg.org/flipthescript/
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“Every impaired boater creates a hazardous situation not only for themselves but also for fellow recreators out on the water,” says Lt. Curt Lewis, NASBLA Chair. “The substantial law enforcement presence on the water, coupled with the heightened outreach and educational endeavors of the ‘Operation Dry Water’ campaign, has contributed to a safer and more enjoyable environment for recreational boaters.”
In addition to enforcement efforts on the water, NASBLA also worked diligently with the states, other law enforcement agencies, boating safety organizations, and the U.S. Coast Guard to develop and execute the Operation Dry Water marketing and outreach campaign. This collaborative effort aimed to go beyond enforcing boating under the influence laws; it sought to increase public awareness and educate boaters about the risks associated with impaired boating.
The campaign’s targeted enforcement weekend occurs each year around the July 4th holiday, a time when there is a consistent increase in boating incidents and fatalities related to alcohol and drug impairment. The 2024 Operation Dry Water heightened awareness and enforcement weekend will take place nationwide, July 4 – 6, 2024.
The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) coordinates the Operation Dry Water campaign, in partnership with law enforcement agencies and outreach partners nationwide, through a grant from the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund administered by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Operation Dry Water (ODW) is a year-round boating under the influence awareness and enforcement campaign with the mission of reducing the number of alcohol and drug-related accidents and fatalities through increased recreational boater awareness and by fostering a stronger and more visible deterrent to alcohol use on the water. http://www.operationdrywater.org.
Media Contact
Taylor Matsko, National Association of State Boating Law Administrators, 859.225.9487, [email protected], https://www.nasbla.org/home
SOURCE National Association of State Boating Law Administrators
Almaz Negash, founder and executive director of the African Diaspora Network (ADN), was selected alongside other council members for her dedication to advancing sustainable development on the continent through innovative U.S.-Africa engagements and initiatives over the past 13 years.
Members of the council include Silvester Scott Beaman (Council chair), Mimi E. Alemayehou, Rosalind Brewer, Viola Davis, Helene D. Gayle, Patrick Hubert Gaspard, C.D. Glin, Osagie Imasogie, Almaz Negash, Chinenye Joy Ogwumike, Ham K. Serunjogi, and Kevin Young. The Council will provide invaluable guidance to reinforce cultural, social, political, and economic ties between the U.S. and Africa, and promote trade, investment, and educational exchanges between the United States and Africa. Deniece Laurent-Mantey serves as the Executive Director of the Council. Members of the council were officially sworn-in on the 30th of October 2023 in the presence of the U.S. Vice President, Kamala Harris; U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken; and U.S. Senator, Chris Coons.
Addressing members of the council and their guests during the official swearing in ceremony, VP Kamala Harris said, “The work of this council is an extension of the work that we do on behalf of the United States, to show our sincere interest in partnership, understanding mutual connections, and seeing where alignments exist. This is critical in reinforcing relationships and our democratic principles. I am also excited that the council will be a way to reintroduce the U.S. to the continent.”
According to Deniece Laurent-Mantey, Executive Director of the PAC-ADE, “As President Biden noted in his Executive Order to establish the Advisory Council, the African Diaspora in the United States is a source of strength. We look forward to working with the Council to encourage efforts to strengthen cultural, social, political, and economic ties between African communities, the global African Diaspora, and the United States“.
The African Diaspora Network, run by Almaz, will also be partnering with Arizona State University to implement the USAID $80 million award to empower Africa’s youth through the Young African Leaders Initiative Legacy Localization (YALI LL) Activity. The award is part of President Biden’s commitments made at last year’s U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit to develop and expand initiatives to empower African institutions and people.
“ADN holds a distinctive position for making a meaningful impact, notably underscored by the appointment of our founder and executive director, Almaz Negash, to the inaugural Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States under the Biden Administration. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Almaz for this well deserved recognition” says Josh Ghaim, Ph.D, ADN Board Chairman.
Almaz Negash, Founder and Executive Director of the African Diaspora Network, says, “I am honored to serve on the President’s Inaugural Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Honorable President Biden, Vice President Harris, and their dedicated team for their unwavering commitment to Africa and the African Diaspora. I am also delighted that ADN will be a part of the ASU-led coalition to empower Africa’s youths through the Young African Leaders Initiative Legacy Localization (YALI LL) award from USAID. I look forward to the opportunity to learn, exchange ideas, and pool resources, with the goal of making an impact on the African continent and the communities we call home.”
Almaz, who has been a champion for diversity and social impact in Silicon Valley, was recently highlighted in De.Coded, a Human Atlas of Silicon Valley. Almaz and ADN are driving innovative approaches for diaspora engagement that go beyond remittances and extend to sustainable investments on the continent through initiatives such as the African Diaspora Investment Symposium, Impact and Innovation Series, the Builders of Africa’s future, and Accelerating Black Leadership & Entrepreneurship (ABLE). She will continue to use the ADN platform to mobilize, engage, and activate the African Diaspora to sustainably build and invest in the future of the African continent.
About African Diaspora Network:
African Diaspora Network (ADN) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization. Our mission is to harness and engage the intellectual, financial, philanthropic and entrepreneurial capacity of Africans and friends of Africa in support of economic and social development across Africa. Since 2010, the African Diaspora Network has energized collaboration among Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, philanthropists and African Diasporans to uplift its local community towards the benefit of Africa. ADN is dedicated to providing virtual and physical forums to accelerate access to resources that foster partnership, knowledge sharing, and advance investment opportunities.
Media Contact
Megan Hunsberger, African Diaspora Network, +17247770698, [email protected], www.africandiasporanetwork.org
SOURCE African Diaspora Network
Attention media producers, reporters, radio/TV, and podcast hosts. Tennis professionals Roscoe Tanner and Brady Alan Mazzola are available to be booked as guests on your news and sports programs and podcasts. To make coordinating easy and hassle-free contact Robb Leer at 612.701.0608
The clinic, conducted by Tanner and Brady Alan Mazzola of BAM! FiTennis, will encompass the mechanics of serving including the proper kinetic chain from stance, toss, wind up, contact point, and follow-through. The clinic will also cover placement, types of serves, and when to use it, as well as volleys and net skills so that players will learn to serve and volley. The serve skills challenge will allow participants to compete for prizes in a competition that tests for fastest serve and accuracy.
The event will also launch an innovative community impact serve challenge off the court for selective participants and teams. Participants will be incentivized to formulate and implement local community impact campaigns as a form of community service where most effective and impactful individuals will be awarded prizes. All proceeds from the “Serve Challenge” will benefit Watering Seeds’ mission to inspire and improve lives, while preventing suicide.
With the help of Tanner, a former tennis great, the event promises to be one to remember. Tanner has 0won 16 singles titles and 13 doubles titles in the Association of Tennis Professional Tour. In 1977, he won his first Grand Slam at The Australian Open, and in 1979 was a runner-up at Wimbledon, where he lost in 5-sets to Bjorn Borg. For several years, he was the doubles partner of the legendary Arthur Ashe.
In 1979 he received the “Fair Play Award” from the United Nations. And at the height of his career, Roscoe Tanner was ranked number four in the world. Nicknamed “The Rocket” in the 1970’s, Roscoe held the fastest serve record at 153 mph for more than 25 years, before it was broken by Andy Roddick at 155 mph in 2004. In 2005, he published a confessional book, “Double Fault”, which detailed his rise to the pinnacle of the tennis world, and some of his human failings. The “Serve Challenge” is part of Roscoe’s mission to give back.
“We are blessed to have Roscoe participating at this Veterans’ Day event,” said Mazzola. “He is a proven
champion and leader, both on and off the court.”
Mazzola, a former NCAA DI tennis player, was inspired to start Watering Seeds in 2004 after seeing a Paralympic wheelchair tennis exhibition held at UCLA and created a platform to play sports to be more accessible to the disabled. Since WSO’s inception in 2005, Mazzola and his team have successfully hosted and produced numerous outreach events and campaigns that include military family picnics at Walter Reed Medical Center, live broadcast television concert specials to boost Military morale, benefit comedy and magic shows at the Magic Castle in Hollywood, numerous celebrity charity pre-Super Bowl Galas in host cities, the Wheelchair Super Bowl featuring Veterans and NFL Alumni, as well as “Skills on Wheels” adaptive sports clinics, competitions, and exhibitions around the country.
“We are committed as an organization to do all we can to provide education, equipment and training to those we serve,” said Mazzola. “The Serve Challenge event is a continuation of the work we do to generate support for our wounded veterans and challenged civilians.”
Currently, Mazzola helps to oversee the Fall Creek Tennis Academy in Humble, TX. As a holistic high- performance coach with a mind, body, and spirit approach to wellness, he understands how to help others break through their limits to grow and maximize their full potential. BAM! FiTennis, a high energy fusion of functional fitness and technical tennis training, creates personalized programs with high quality instruction and hands-on training in a focused, fun, and productive learning environment.
About Watering Seeds Organization:
Since its inception in 2005, WSO has been dedicated to empowering our youth, wounded warriors, and challenged civilians through adaptive sports, fitness, and wellness programs, as well as live entertainment events. WSO is widely recognized by the U.S. Department of Defense for providing Wounded Warrior Care as well as Entertainment for the Troops and their families to raise morale. We have hosted and/or participated in numerous nationally recognized charitable events and public awareness campaigns that have been featured in network television segments along with other notable nonprofits. For more info and to learn more, please visit https://www.wateringseeds.org.
Media Contact
Robb Leer, Leer Communication & Consultants, 6127010608, [email protected]
SOURCE Leer Communication & Consultants
According to a recent report from Fortinet, 83% of organizations have diversity goals for hiring for the next three years with 73% of those groups aimed toward women. WiCyS and Fortinet are collaborating to reskill more women into cybersecurity and help them grow in their careers.
Fortinet has recently launched a WiCyS-Fortinet Networking Fundamentals Bootcamp. This hybrid, self-paced training program helps participants understand essential networking concepts and terminology and was developed as part of the recent updates to the NSE Certification program. Online modules with live, instructor-led webinars will help those who want to pursue a career in cybersecurity.
WiCyS helps recruit and retain women in the cybersecurity field as well as advance them at all levels of their careers through skills development, networking and training with knowledgeable partners around the world. Their partnerships with businesses, companies and groups make a significant impact in growing the community to over 8,000 members in more than 70 countries. Partners support the WiCyS initiatives through annual monetary contributions, which determines if they are Tier 1, 2 or 3.
A strategic partnership involves year-round engagement and support of the WiCyS organization, particularly driving the inclusion and diversity changes needed within the cybersecurity workforce. Strategic partners at any level can participate in the Leadership Summit and Veterans program; post jobs and access all member resumes through the WiCyS Job Board++; sponsor educational/best practice webinars; access the strategic partner community portal and bi-monthly meetings; and be recognized in WiCyS social media and the newsletter, among many benefits.
“Much like WiCyS, Fortinet has initiatives to close the cybersecurity skills gap by bringing more diverse talent to fill critical roles in the field. To achieve this, we are committed to increasing access to cybersecurity training and certification programs, as well as employment opportunities through partnerships like this. Fortinet has also pledged to train one million people in cybersecurity by 2026,” said Rob Rashotte, VP of the Fortinet Training Institute and Global Field Enablement.
For more information on Fortinet, visit http://www.fortinet.com. For more information on WiCyS and strategic partnerships, visit http://www.wicys.org.
About WiCyS
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) is a nonprofit organization with international reach dedicated to the recruitment, retention and advancement of women in cybersecurity. Founded by Dr. Ambareen Siraj through a National Science Foundation grant given to Tennessee Tech University in 2013, WiCyS offers opportunities, trainings, events, and resources for its community and members. Strategic partners include Tier 1: Akamai Technologies, Amazon, AT&T Cybersecurity, Battelle, Bloomberg, Carnegie Mellon University – Software Engineering Institute, Cisco, DeVry University, Ford Motor Company, Fortinet, Google, Lockheed Martin, Microsoft, Optum, Sandia National Laboratories, SentinelOne. Tier 2: Accenture, Dell Technologies, Intel, JPMorgan Chase & Co., LinkedIn, McKesson, Motorola Solutions, Navy Federal Credit Union, NCC Group, Workday, Yubico Inc. To partner, visit http://www.wicys.org/support/strategic-partnerships/.
Media Contact
Lynn Dohm, Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS), 815-530-7307, [email protected], https://www.wicys.org/
SOURCE Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS)
OutSolve partners with Inclusively to support employers targeting job candidates with disabilities to comply with federal contractors’ compliance requirements
METAIRIE, La., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — OutSolve, a leading provider of affirmative action compliance solutions, joins forces with Inclusively, a workforce inclusion platform helping employers target candidates with disabilities to support federal contractors’ compliance requirements. Inclusively uses AI-driven, matching algorithms to recommend skilled candidates for jobs posted within applicant tracking systems.
This partnership allows OutSolve clients access to candidates with disabilities and accommodates applicants’ unique requests without disruption to existing operations. Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act mandates that federal contractors and subcontractors make efforts to employ individuals with disabilities. Inclusively supports employers in maintaining compliance with this regulation by increasing the self-disclosure rate among both current employees and new recruits. Inclusively clients will realize cost savings and increased hiring efficiency immediately upon first use.
Inclusively also offers:
Together with OutSolve, Inclusively will help employers find and attract diverse talent, fulfill outreach requirements that will satisfy compliance obligations. OutSolve is proud to offer partnerships like the one with Inclusively to move beyond compliance to full cycle HR management: attracting, retaining and reporting.
“Partnering with Inclusively is more than just another collaboration, it provides organizations an enhanced opportunity to bring individuals with disabilities into their workforce,” says Jeremy Mancheski, President and Founder of OutSolve. “With the Inclusively mission so closely aligned with OutSolve’s, it is a true demonstration of how we go beyond compliance to truly make a difference for candidates who have contributions to make.”
“I’m thrilled to introduce OutSolve as our esteemed partner,” says Charlotte Dales, Co-Founder and CEO of Inclusively. “Together, we’re not only driving forward our mission of connecting employers to outstanding talent but also revolutionizing the way businesses perceive and harness the potential of a diverse workforce. This collaboration isn’t just a partnership; it’s a commitment to fostering more inclusive workplace cultures where every individual, regardless of their background or abilities, can thrive and contribute. With OutSolve by our side, we are furthering our goal of helping companies recognize and benefit from the untapped potential that lies within inclusive hiring.”
About OutSolve
Founded in 1998, OutSolve is a leading employment compliance consulting firm dedicated to helping companies comply with Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs’ (OFCCP) regulatory requirements. The Company specializes in affirmative action plan preparation, OFCCP audit support, compensation analysis, state pay reporting, EEO-1/VETS reporting, training, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
About Inclusively
Inclusively’s workforce inclusion platform empowers employers with the insights, access, training and support they need to attract and retain previously hidden talent. Employers obtain aggregated access to the fragmented network of nonprofits and training programs that support diverse talent. Candidates are submitted for jobs with valuable data around their accommodation requests, enabling companies to set up an inclusive experience at the front door. When companies accommodate candidates and set them up for success, they have higher retention rates and increased overall productivity.
Media Contact
Mary Madden, OutSolve, 1 888-414-2410, [email protected], https://www.outsolve.com/
SOURCE OutSolve
This year’s Little Giraffe Foundation’s NICU Support Grant recipients are as follows:
“Supporting these crucial programs allows parents and families with NICU-bound children to focus on the most important thing—the well-being of their infants. Whether it’s getting them food, gas cards, or essential items for their little ones’ development, these grants are here to make life easier for families all year long,” said Mike Santoro, co-founder of the Little Giraffe Foundation. “We are extremely grateful to our financial contributors and dedicated volunteers who make this funding happen. Helping thousands of NICU families has only been possible because of their unwavering support.”
To learn more about the Little Giraffe Foundation and its efforts to aid in NICU patient and family assistance, as well as neonatal medical research, please visit: http://www.littlegiraffefoundation.org/ and follow the organization’s news on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/LittleGiraffeFoundation.
About the Little Giraffe Foundation:
The Little Giraffe Foundation is a national 501(c)(3) non-profit based in Chicago, dedicated to supporting parents and patients of the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Since 2011, the foundation has delivered gift bags to more than 26,000 families during their stay in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), awarded over 140 support grants to dozens of hospitals across the country, and funded over $300,000 in medical research.
Media Contact
Daniel Gerardi, Walker Sands for Little Giraffe Foundation, (312) 267-0066, [email protected], https://www.littlegiraffefoundation.org/
SOURCE Little Giraffe Foundation
