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Naperville, Illinois-Based Financial Firm Raises $90,000 at Casino for a Cause Fundraiser; IntentGen Financial Partners, guests help 14 local community nonprofits

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Giving Generously
IntentGen Founding Partner and Wealth Advisor Zac Larson was pleased with the outpouring of support. IntentGen’s clients and guests gave $45,000 throughout the evening’s fundraising activities The firm then matched those donations to reach $90,000.

“It was an incredible community experience, filled with fun and for a purpose,” he said. “We were grateful to have 200 clients, guests, and nonprofit partners come together to raise $90,000 for this community.”

IntentGen Founding Partner and Wealth Advisor Corey Schmidt added: “It was amazing to see people come together to support numerous nonprofit organizations that provide critical services to those that need it the most.”

The 14 participating nonprofits were the following and more information about them are on IntentGen’s Generosity page.

  •     360 Youth Services
  •     4:13
  •     Bridge Communities
  •     DuPage Pads
  •     Families Helping Families
  •     Feed My Starving Children
  •     Grow Wellness Foundation
  •     Hesed House
  •     Kids Matter
  •     Little Friends
  •     Loaves & Fishes
  •     Naperville Humane Society
  •     Naperville Responds
  •     Strong Families/YWCA

Connecting with charities
Among those charity representatives invited was Little Friends’ Director of Development Megan O’Brien. Based in Warrenville, Illinois, Little Friends works with people of all ages experiencing autism and intellectual and emotional disabilities and their families to live, learn, work, and thrive in their communities.

“IntentGen is an incredible organization that supports us throughout the year,” O’Brien said. “I think this event was a wonderful opportunity to share our mission with people who might not know us.”

The positive partnerships that IntentGen has made with these nonprofits don’t go unnoticed. Recently, IntentGen was named one of 10 financial advisory firms in America as a 2023 Charitable Champion by Invest in Others.

“We were very honored by Invest in Others for this national recognition,” Larson said. “It very much speaks to our mission of ‘Living Generously.'”

Referring to the event’s results, Larson said: “Service to others takes on many forms, and we feel fortunate to serve clients by empowering them to intentionally save, spend, and give their money. And, we know that every day in our community, there are also people wrestling with issues much greater than financial planning, so we strive to live generously and invest in the organizations that do so much to support our entire community.”

About IntentGen Financial Partners:
Plan Intentionally. Live Generously. These two simple phrases have guided Founding Partners and Wealth Advisors Zac Larson and Corey Schmidt for over 40 combined years, both with their clients and in their personal lives. It has been the cornerstone of their practice and the inspiration for their name – IntentGen Financial Partners, which is located in Naperville, Illinois. By empowering people to make wise financial decisions, IntentGen Financial Partners helps clients plan intentionally and live generously in order to maximize the impact on their families and their communities. For more information, visit https://www.intentgen.com/.

Advisory Persons of Thrivent provide advisory services under a “doing business as” name or may have their own legal business entities. However, advisory services are engaged exclusively through Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC, a registered investment adviser. IntentGen Financial Partners and Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC are not affiliated companies. Information in this message is for the intended recipient[s] only. Please visit our website http://www.intentgen.com for important disclosures. Securities offered through Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments (“PKS”), Member FINRA/SIPC. PKS is headquartered at 80 State Street, Albany, NY 12207. PKS and IntentGen Financial Partners are not affiliated companies.

On August 21, 2023, IntentGen Financial Planners received a 2023 Charitable Champions from the Invest in Others’ Year Award. The Invest in Others Award program recognizes the charitable work‥of financial advisors in communities across the country and around the world. The Invest in Others Charitable Champions list of ten winners recognizes financial advisory firms that give back to their communities by promoting a culture of philanthropy amongst their financial advisors and employees. Applications are evaluated blindly by a panel of financial advisors based on criteria including leadership & culture, events & activities, incentives, contributions, and impact on a nonprofit and the community it serves. More information can be found at https://www.investinothers.org/charitable-champions/. No fee was paid by IntentGen Financial Planners or Thrivent to Invest in Others in exchange for inclusion in the award, however, Thrivent did sponsor the award event and paid a fee to utilize certain marketing assets to promote inclusion in the award. There are no other material relationships between Thrivent including IntentGen Financial Planners and Invest in Others. The Award is not related to the quality of investment advice and based solely on the disclosed criteria. Please note that this is not an indication of any client’s experience or an indication of Thrivent’s future performance. ###

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Marie Lazzara, JJR Marketing, 630-400-3361, [email protected], www.jjrmarketing.com

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Lacrosse Unlimited Partners Up With Local Long Island Business to Raise Money for Pearl Heinlein Memorial Scholarship

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On October 11 2023, The Pizzeria hosted a communal gathering in their Bay Shore location to celebrate Pearl’s life, selling LU apparel and pizza where proceeds from the purchases go directly to Team Pearl Girl.

“We are fortunate to have incredibly generous friends at Lacrosse Unlimited and our 2nd annual Pizza for a Good Cause event was an amazing show of support for Team Pearl Girl. Watching local communities come together for great causes is the best part of this journey,” said Cliff Weinstein, Co-founder of The Pizzeria Group.

Collectively, Lacrosse Unlimited and The Pizzeria raised over $11,000 to assist in keeping Pearl’s impact on the community ongoing.

If you are interested in purchasing apparel from the limited edition line, please visit www.pizzaforagoodcause.com

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Marina Skelly, Lacrosse Unlimited, 1 (877)-800-5850, [email protected]

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AWWA, NRWA renew call for collaborative approach after EPA withdraws cybersecurity rule

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In addition to concerns about the legal process and legality of the rule, the water associations expressed concerns that the rule would create additional cybersecurity vulnerabilities for utilities, as sanitary surveys required in the rule have public notification requirements. Finally, the rule would have required cybersecurity reviews by state regulatory agencies that lack expertise and resources for cybersecurity oversight. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit granted a stay on July 12, two months before EPA withdrew the rule.

“AWWA is pleased that EPA has decided to withdraw its cybersecurity rule,” said AWWA CEO David LaFrance. “We also recognize that cyber threats in the water sector are real and growing, and we cannot let our guard down for even a moment. Strong oversight of cybersecurity in the water sector remains critical. We urge U.S. Congress and EPA to support a co-regulatory model that would engage utilities in developing cybersecurity requirements with oversight from EPA.”

“This is a major announcement for rural water and wastewater systems as EPA’s decision to rescind the Cybersecurity Rule is released,” said NRWA CEO Matt Holmes. “NRWA commends EPA for making the right call as we understand this was not taken lightly and involved much debate. Cybersecurity remains an important issue for our sector, and we are eager to collaborate with EPA in the future to address cybersecurity in the water industry.”

Together AWWA and NRWA represent community water systems of all sizes and have been actively involved in advocating for solutions to address cybersecurity while keeping their members’ perspectives in mind. This is the first time they have partnered together at this scale on national policy.

AWWA first formally endorsed a co-regulatory approach in October 2021 and testified about it before the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security in 2022. The new governance framework would build on a similar process in the electric sector, maintain EPA oversight, ensure the engagement of water sector experts and protect sensitive information. It would also incorporate the public-private collaboration called for in the recent National Cybersecurity Strategy.

NRWA has been actively involved in the legislative arena where cybersecurity is concerned, and its grassroots advocacy has resulted in the introduction of the “Cybersecurity for Rural Water Systems Act of 2023” by Congressmen Zach Nunn (IA-R) and Don Davis (NC-D) and Congresswomen Angie Craig (MN-D), and Abigail Spanberger (VA-D). A key portion of the bill includes additional funding through the NRWA Circuit Rider Program to provide technical assistance to help utilities address cybersecurity.

AWWA, NRWA and other water organizations continue to strongly advocate for the implementation of cybersecurity best practices at drinking water and wastewater utilities. Several resources that AWWA has developed, in collaboration with partners, facilitate utility review of potential vulnerabilities based on the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework.

“October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time when all water utilities are especially focused on keeping our critical infrastructure safe from those who would do us harm,” LaFrance said. “We hope today’s development is an opportunity to advance a collaborative approach that leads to a safer cybersecurity future.”

Established in 1881, the American Water Works Association is the largest nonprofit, scientific and educational association dedicated to managing and treating water, the world’s most vital resource. With approximately 50,000 members, AWWA provides solutions to improve public health, protect the environment, strengthen the economy and enhance our quality of life.

The National Rural Water Association is the largest public drinking water and sanitation utility organization representing the interests of more than 31,000 water and wastewater utilities nationwide. NRWA provides training and technical assistance through 50 affiliated State Rural Water Associations dedicated to supporting and promoting the water and wastewater professionals that serve small communities across the United States. NRWA and the State Affiliates provide training on operator certification, financial sustainability, environmental compliance, utility management and governance to over 80,000 water professionals annually in all 50 states. To learn more, visit http://www.nrwa.org.

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Greg Kail, American Water Works Association, 303-913-0063, [email protected], www.awwa.org

Charles Stephens, National Rural Water Association, 703-229-3451, [email protected], www.nrwa.org

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Dollar Store Expansion and Independent Grocery Retailer Contraction

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New AAEA member research released in the AEPP

MILWAUKEE, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Across the U.S., there is anxiety among communities and advocates as the rapid spread of dollar stores leads to the closure of local businesses and brings with them unhealthy food choices, a particular problem in low-income areas with little or no alternative food outlets. New research finds that they expedite the closure of independent grocery stores, reducing their sales and employment, but much more so in rural America. Although a significant volume of criticism of dollar stores has been generated in urban and suburban communities, the results do not suggest significant entry impacts in urban census tracts. The research suggests that a more complex explanation, including anxiety over the rapid structural transformation of the grocery retail landscape as well as ideological and political factors, be developed to better inform policymakers and advocates.

In the new article “Dollar Store Expansion and Independent Grocery Retailer Contraction,” released in the Applied Economic Perspectives & Policy, Rigoberto Lopez from the University of Connecticut, Keenan Marchesi from the USDA, Economic Research Service, and Sandro Steinbach from North Dakota State University look into the rapid expansion of dollar stores and its impact on independent grocery stores.

The authors say, “We found two main impacts. First, we found that the entry of dollar stores significantly and negatively impacts sales and employment of independent grocery stores and significantly increases the likelihood that these stores go out of business. Still, these effects differ greatly across the U.S. Second, we found that the impact of dollar stores on independent grocery stores is about three times greater in rural areas than in urban areas. Their entry, sales, and employment impact in rural America are persistent, while in urban areas eventually disappear.

If you are interested in setting up an interview, please contact Allison Ware in the AAEA Business Office.

ABOUT AAEA: Established in 1910, the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (AAEA) is the leading professional association for agricultural and applied economists, with 2,500 members in more than 60 countries. Members of the AAEA work in academic or government institutions as well as in industry and not-for-profit organizations, and engage in a variety of research, teaching, and outreach activities in the areas of agriculture, the environment, food, health, and international development. The AAEA publishes three journals, the Journal of the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association (an open access journal), the American Journal of Agricultural Economics and Applied Economic Perspectives & Policy, as well as the online magazine Choices and the online open access publication series Applied Economics Teaching Resources. To learn more, visit http://www.aaea.org.

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Allison Ware, Agricultural & Applied Economics Association, 414-918-3190, [email protected], www.aaea.org

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How Nonprofits Can Harness eCommerce and Tech to Drive Change

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Nonprofits face unique challenges grappling with multiple plug-ins:

  • Resource Limitations: Nonprofits frequently operate with limited staff and constrained budgets, making plug-in management expenses a liability they can’t easily afford.
  • Complexity Complications: The intricacies of handling multiple plug-ins can be overwhelming and pull limited staff away from their core responsibilities that actually contribute to the cause.
  • Jeopardizing the Mission: For nonprofit organizations counting on every donor and dollar, diverting money away from those in need toward troubleshooting inefficient processes can have undesirable consequences for the overall mission.

Altruism is alive and well; however, reaching out to new donors and managing existing ones remains beset with challenges, such as insufficient resources, changes in regulation, the complexities of tracking donations, and fractured omnichannel engagement. Prospective donors usually require 7 to 12 “touches” before becoming donors, such as websites, emails, newsletters, direct mail, videos, and social media.(3) Assessing the efficiency, efficacy, and scope of these approaches requires using a platform that integrates multiple channels and provides a detailed evaluation of their tangible results in the fundraising effort.

To retain and acquire new donors, nonprofits need a customized Customer Commerce strategy that builds strong donor relationships with a cost-effective solution that covers CRM, CMS, POS, multi-currency support, API integrations, and omnichannel capabilities.

StoreConnect is the Customer CommerceTM Company and is the only fully integrated eCommerce, point-of-sale, content management system and CRM platform powered by Salesforce. It includes a scalable, feature-rich platform enabling nonprofits to oversee single or recurring monthly donations, memberships, merchandise sales, event reservations, inventory control, and workflow management, along with providing flexible fundraising and donation choices. It strongly emphasizes donor relationships by integrating all content, product, donor, and inventory data into a unified multi-store system that operates seamlessly on mobile devices, the web, and point-of-sale locations. StoreConnect provides all of these features without requiring additional plug-ins, all within a budget aligned with the philanthropic mission of each nonprofit.

“StoreConnect’s Health Check tool reveals what keeps donors engaged and what might deter them. It’s a one-stop platform designed for nonprofits to build personal, lasting bonds with donors, fostering loyalty and sustaining vital contributions to their cherished causes.”

StoreConnect is Time. Well Spent.

About StoreConnect
Mikel Lindsaar is the CEO and Founder of StoreConnect, a Salesforce Partner Innovation Award recipient.‥ Mikel is a serial technology entrepreneur, having successfully built and sold four SaaS companies within the last decade. StoreConnect has one goal: to help small and medium-sized businesses become scalable Customer Companies powered by Salesforce. Clients achieve this daily by breaking free of the shackles of what Mikel calls “Plug-in Purgatory and SaaS Hell.” StoreConnect clients don’t need multiple SaaS systems connected by plug-ins to manage their online, in-store POS, and in-person Customer Commerce business systems. Many of today’s eCommerce solutions are designed to get up and running quickly and inevitably hit a brick wall of scalability and extensibility as companies grow.‥ That’s why StoreConnect is built on the world’s #1 CRM, so its customers will never need to re-platform, no matter how fast they grow in size, product offerings, or regions. Global growth now has no barriers for any SMB. Being built on Salesforce allows StoreConnect customers to update their websites, funnels, and content in real-time, providing an unparalleled competitive advantage. StoreConnect is Time. Well Spent. Visit https://getStoreConnect.com/.

References:
1. “Trainings in Nonprofit Fundraising, Proposal Writing, Grants.” Candid Learning, learning.candid.org/resources/knowledge-base/number-of-nonprofits-in-the-u-s/#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20National%20Center,fraternal%20organizations%20and%20civic%20leagues. Accessed 27 Sept. 2023.
2. “StoreConnect Leads the Way in Resolving ‘Plug-in Purgatory’ for SMBS at Dreamforce 2023.” Yahoo! Finance, Yahoo!, finance.yahoo.com/news/storeconnect-leads-way-resolving-plug-120300604.html. Accessed 26 Sept. 2023.
3. Lakshmi Narayanan Lakshmi is a marketer and writer for the CallHub blog. She uses targeted content to help campaign managers (in advocacy groups, et al. “Unable to Raise Funds? These Fundraising Challenges Are Holding You Back.” CallHub, 7 Mar. 2023, callhub.io/blog/fundraising/nonprofit-fundraising-challenges/.

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Karla Jo Helms, JOTO PR™, 727-777-4619, [email protected], jotopr.com

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Emily Williams Knight, Ed.D. joins Operation Homefront’s National Board of Directors

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“I am thrilled Emily will be joining our very talented board of directors,” said Brig Gen (ret) John I. Pray, Jr., President and CEO of Operation Homefront. “Widely recognized as an innovative leader at the state and national levels, Emily shares our deep and unwavering commitment to helping our military families in their time of need for all this very special and deserving group of our fellow citizens have done for all of us in our nation’s time of need.”

Knight oversees an association of 54,000 restaurants employing 1.4 million Texans, posting annual sales of $95 billion. In her first year as CEO, Knight was in the forefront of leading one of the most affected industries through the COVID-19 pandemic. Knight was recognized for her effective leadership, quickly securing waivers from Texas Governor Greg Abbott while also lobbying and securing federal support to help the restaurant and foodservice industries and tens of thousands of workers survive.

“I am honored to join Operation Homefront. As a proud military family member, I am eager to use my experience and connections to help provide a brighter future for this generation of military families who face unexpected financial struggles,” said Dr. Emily Williams Knight “These families need us now, more than ever, and I am looking forward to supporting Operation Homefront’s critical mission.”

As a member of the Operation Homefront Board of Directors, Knight will provide direction to an organization that delivered $48 million in impactful programming to tens of thousands of military families facing financial hardships, particularly as they transition out of service back to their civilian communities.

“On behalf of our entire board, I want to welcome Emily to Operation Homefront,” said Uli Correa, chair of Operation Homefront’s board of directors. “We know she’ll be an incredible addition to our team and all look forward to working with her as we seek to expand our ability to give our amazing military families the opportunity to thrive, not simply struggle to get by, in the communities – OUR communities – they have worked so hard to protect.”

Knight has more than 20 years of experience and success in national and global leadership positions. Prior to leading the TRA, Knight served as Managing Director of Higher Education North America at Study Group, a leading provider of international university education. Knight worked with top university leaders across the U.S. and Canada to build international student recruitment and education pathway programs. Her career includes senior leadership roles at Laureate and serving as President of Kendall College, a leader in hospitality and culinary arts education. During her time as Kendall’s president, Knight expanded access to culinary and hospitality education throughout the U.S., Latin America, and the Middle East. She worked closely with the Illinois legislature to advance the industry and partnered with the Mayor of Chicago, Choose Chicago, and the Illinois Restaurant Association to drive Chicago visitors to a record 50 million per year.

Knight led student recruitment for two of the top five hospitality schools in the world located in Switzerland: Les Roches and Glion. She has partnered with private equity firms, associations, and the U.S. government to build veteran and at-risk training programs. She is a steadfast advocate for military families leveraging her career to lean in and support this important community. Knight has extensive experience working with industry, workforce investment boards, and community colleges to create skills-based training programs designed to fill the growing number of restaurant and hospitality job openings.

Knight holds a Doctorate in Higher Education Leadership from Walden University; an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Newbury College; a Master of Science in Management from Troy University in Alabama; a B.S. in Hospitality Administration from Boston University, where she was a Trustee Scholar and an A.S. in Hotel and Restaurant Administration from Newbury College, where she was a Presidential Scholar and captain of the women’s basketball team.

Dr. Knight was named the 2023 Most Admired CEOs by the Dallas Business Journal and to Nations Restaurant News 50 Most Influential Restaurant Executives in 2021 and 2022. Knight is a member of several boards, including API where she leverages her global experience and international education background. Knight also serves on the Texas Travel and Tourism Board, the University of North Texas School of Hospitality Advisory Board, and the Texas Business Roundtable. She is an adjunct faculty member at Southern New Hampshire University teaching courses in International Business, Management, Leadership and Consumer Marketing.

About Operation Homefront:

Operation Homefront is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families so that they can thrive – not simply struggle to get by – in the communities they have worked so hard to protect. Recognized for superior performance by leading independent charity oversight groups, 85 percent of Operation Homefront expenditures go directly to programs that support tens of thousands of military families each year. Operation Homefront provides critical financial assistance, transitional and permanent housing, and family support services to prevent short-term needs from turning into chronic, long-term struggles. Thanks to the generosity of our donors and the support from thousands of volunteers, Operation Homefront proudly serves America’s military families. For more information, visit OperationHomefront.org.

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Erin Burgy, OperationHomefront, (469) 934-7131, [email protected], www.OperationHomefront.org

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Rise Against Hunger’s Third Annual ‘Chef Showdown’ Competition Celebrates World Food Day 2023

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The participating chefs are:

  • Nacho Aguirre and Susana Mijares — This husband and wife duo are owners of DIlice Chocolatier & Patisserie in San Antonio, Texas. Nacho is also Food Network’s 2018 “Spring Baking Championship” winner. Nacho and Susana are competing for the second consecutive year.
  • Cristina Bowerman — Cristina is a Michelin-star-rated chef at Glass Hostaria, a restaurant in Rome, Italy. She has a passion for creating dishes with a blend of flavors from around the world.
  • Michelle Adrillana — Michelle is a chef, food and beverage consultant, content creator and Filipino cuisine advocate from the Philippines.
  • Nicole McLaughlin — The producer and star of Allrecipe’s food series “You Can Cook That,” Nicole hails from Birmingham, Alabama, and has over 20 years of experience in the culinary industry. Competing in the competition for the second time, she won the Chef Showdown last year, taking home the Golden Whisk award.

The Chef Showdown supports Rise Against Hunger’s mission by driving awareness and encouraging action toward addressing global food insecurity. “Rise Against Hunger’s work to end hunger is made possible by people joining our movement and coming alongside us as we tackle this critical issue,” said Jolynn Berk, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Rise Against Hunger. “The Chef Showdown helps us share our mission and the importance of ending world hunger with the chefs’ combined 193,000 followers on Instagram and Facebook.”

The It Starts With a Meal™ Chef Showdown is one of Rise Against Hunger’s annual signature events that enable people to engage with the organization’s mission of ending global hunger. Last year’s Chef Showdown videos received over 55,600 views and nearly 3,800 engagements.

About Rise Against Hunger

Rise Against Hunger, an international humanitarian organization, is growing a global movement to end hunger by empowering communities, nourishing lives and responding to emergencies. Through a global network based in the U.S. and with six international offices, the organization provides immediate nourishment for those facing hunger today and implements sustainable solutions that will lift entire communities for years to come. Rise Against Hunger has facilitated volunteer meal packaging of more than 600 million meals to be distributed to countries around the world. To learn more about Rise Against Hunger’s efforts to end hunger worldwide, please visit www.riseagainsthunger.org.

“The Chef Showdown helps us share our mission and the importance of ending world hunger with the chefs’ combined 193,000 followers on Instagram and Facebook.”

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Hannah Payne, Rise Against Hunger, 1 (919) 839-0689 6, [email protected], https://www.riseagainsthunger.org/

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Quench Partners with Student-Led Non-profit to Provide Clean Water to a Bronx High School

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“I’m grateful for the opportunity to partner with Mr. Sanan and Day Zero Water,” said Quench CEO Tony Ibarguen. “Thanks to his efforts and our donation of the Quench Q12 water filtration system, students and faculty at Monsignor Scanlan High School can enjoy clean, great-tasting water at no cost to them or their families.”

In recent years, COVID-19 restrictions forced the school to turn off most water fountains throughout the building. So, students became dependent on bottled water, which they could purchase from vending machines around the building or the cafeteria.

“Students were spending a decent amount of money daily on bottled water and sports drinks,” said Principal of Monsignor Scanlan High School Mr. Eric Mercado.

The donated unit, a Quench Q12, limits the need for students to purchase bottled water while at school. The Q12 can produce up to 100 gallons of filtered water a day and dispenses hot, cold, and ambient water. With a student body of about 500, it features an ideal capacity for Monsignor Scanlan High School.

“We have a Quench Q12 water treatment system at my high school in Scarsdale, which is exceptionally better than the other systems at my school – both the water quality and the water flow seem to be superior,” said Sanan. “Intuitively, I thought that a good reverse osmosis system like the one the Quench Q12 provides could be used to help schools locally to provide high-quality water and improve hydration to students.”

The Quench Q12 can filter out most known bacteria, viruses, and lead that is often found in buildings with old infrastructure, providing students and faculty peace of mind that they are reducing their exposure to these contaminants. After it filters out contaminants, the Q12’s filtration system adds back healthy minerals to help students hydrate faster and stay hydrated longer. The unit also has touchless dispensing to reduce cross-contamination and UV-C sanitization, which effectively inactivates microorganisms and can help lower the risk of illness.

Mr. Mercado shared that his school started in early September, and many in the building have already made good use of the new Quench system.

“As far as using the system, I can tell you right now that our faculty and staff are using it,” said Mercado. “During my morning announcements, I plug the Quench system and let students know they can fill up with their reusable bottles throughout the day.”

Beyond providing free access to fresh, clean water to students, the Q12 system will help reduce the school’s dependency on wasteful single-use plastic bottles, which cause significant greenhouse gas emissions and pollute the environment. One Quench filtration system can save 7,000 single-use plastic bottles from going into landfills. Plus, facilities with ~50 daily users that replace single-use plastic-bottle delivery services with a Quench bottleless water cooler can reduce carbon emissions by 95 percent.

About Day Zero Water

Day Zero Water is a student-led organization that helps raise clean water awareness and implements water filtration projects in schools locally in New York and in high-water stress areas worldwide. The organization raises awareness of clean water and water security, fundraises to implement water filtration projects in schools and high-water stress areas, conducts water quality testing, provides innovative solutions to Water-Energy nexus issues, reduces, reuse, and recycles water, including using smart devices and nature-based solutions, and pushes for sustainable use of natural resources.

About Quench

Quench USA, Inc. offers bottleless filtered drinking water solutions for healthy and environmentally conscious consumers outside the home, through direct sales and independent dealers across North America. Our bottle-free water coolers, ice machines, sparkling water dispensers and coffee brewers purify a user’s existing water supply to provide reliable and convenient filtered water across a broad mix of businesses, such as government, education, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, hospitality, and other industries, including more than half of the Fortune 500. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Quench has sales and service operations across North America to serve our 100,000+ customers, and a network of more than 300 independent dealers selling products under the brand names Pure Water Technology, Wellsys, and Waterlogic. Quench is a Culligan Company. For more information, please visit https://quenchwater.com.

About Culligan

Founded in 1936 by Emmett Culligan, Culligan International is a world leader in delivering water solutions that will improve the lives of its customers. The company offers some of the most technologically advanced, state-of-the-art water filtration and treatment products. Culligan’s products include water softeners, drinking water systems, whole-house systems and solutions. for businesses. Culligan’s network of franchise dealers is the largest in the world, with over 900 dealers in 90 countries. For more information visit: www.culligan.com.

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Megan Backus, Quench USA, 1 6109302325, [email protected], Quench USA

Cari Dienstman, Quench USA, 1 2679306857, [email protected], Quench USA

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