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Median Home Values Increase After Period of Decline in Majority of Opportunity Zones Targeted for Economic Redevelopment Around U.S. IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — ATTOM, a leading curator of land, property, and real estate data, today released its second-quarter 2023…
Based on the tremendous demand and success of Warriors Heart’s first healing facility near San Antonio, Texas, that has had close to 2500 warriors go through their 42-day inpatient treatment program since 2016, Warriors Heart chose Virginia after being invited by the Commonwealth to look at Virginia as their next location.
CEO/Founder Josh Lannon explains, “We are beyond grateful to the Commonwealth of Virginia and the local communities for embracing our mission and team. To support local business, we like to buy local when possible, such as furniture, vehicles, local meats and produce from the Virginia and Washington D.C. area. One of our major purchases that we needed was furniture, and we are grateful for the partnership with Belfort Furniture based in Dulles, Virginia, and Vaughan Bassett Furniture. We also hiring local vendors/contractors whenever possible.”
Lannon adds, “We want to thank Belfort Furniture CEO/Founder Michael Huber and Vaughan Bassett Furniture for their high quality beds and furnishings made in Virginia. Warriors Heart Virginia is being designed to feel like the ‘opposite of a hospital’ to help our warriors heal in a comfortable environment.”
Michael Huber, Belfort Furniture Founder and CEO, commented, “Belfort Furniture is proud to partner with Warriors Heart Virginia supporting their programs to help veterans, active duty military and first responders deal with PTSD.” Huber continued, “These individuals face unique challenges in accessing the mental and emotional support they need. Belfort is proud to help create the comfortable, home-like environment that is central to the rehabilitation program at Warriors Heart. Sourcing bedrooms made right here in Virginia and Maryland helps to support the community that these heroes help to defend. Our team was impressed by the level of passion and dedication that Warriors Heart brings to their mission.”
To support local groups, Warriors Heart Virginia also provided bleachers and pop-up tents for student athletes at Caroline Middle School in Milford, Virginia, near their new facility. CEO/Founder Josh Lannon gave thanks to local leaders and praised their work by emphasizing, “Athletic Director Travis Davis is truly an inspiration to us and is a warrior.”
Lannon adds, “Other supplies that Warriors Heart Virginia doesn’t need since taking over the facility are being donated back to the community, to churches, the fire department and more.”
Warriors Heart Virginia is a community care provider with the Veterans Affairs, and will continue to look for ways to support local organizations and businesses.
WEBSITE – Warriors Heart Virginia
https://www.warriorsheart.com/virginia
MEDIA CONTACT
Liz Kelly, 310-987-7207
ABOUT BELFORT FURNITURE (Dulles / Sterling, Virginia)
Belfort Furniture, a family owned and operated business, is a top 100 furniture retailer in the USA as ranked by ‘Furniture Today’. Located in Dulles, Virginia, it is the largest furniture store in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area occupying 150,000 sq. ft. Belfort has been voted, “Best Furniture Store” in Loudoun County for 28 consecutive years and “Best Workplace” in Loudoun County. Belfort was voted “Retailer of the Year, 2012,” by the National Home Furnishings Association. The Belfort team consists of over 160 dedicated employees from sales to design staff, from merchandise buyers to warehouse personnel-serving customers from all over the Washington, D.C. metropolitan and Northern VA area. https://www.belfortfurniture.com
ABOUT WARRIORS HEART (Bandera, Texas near San Antonio & Milford, Virginia) is the first and only private and accredited treatment program in the U.S. exclusively for “warriors” (active duty military, veterans, first responders and EMTs/paramedics) faced with the self-medicating struggles of alcohol addiction, prescription and drug addiction, PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), mild TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) and other co-occurring issues in a private, 100-bed facility on a 543-acre ranch in Bandera, Texas. Along with a minimum 42-day peer-to-peer residential treatment program, Warriors Heart offers a full continuum of care. Warriors are given the option of Detox, Residential Treatment (inpatient), Day treatment, Outpatient (IOP), Sober Living, MeRT (brain treatment) and Aftercare. Warriors Heart’s work has been featured on the TODAY Show, CBS Health Watch, A&E Intervention, KENS 5 CBS San Antonio, National Defense Radio Show and in TIME, Forbes, The Chicago Tribune, Addiction Pro magazine, Stars and Stripes, and many more. There is a 24-hour Warriors Heart hotline (844-448-2567) answered by warriors. https://warriorsheart.com
Media Contact
Liz Kelly, PR for Warriors Heart, 310-987-7207, [email protected], https://www.warriorsheart.com/virginia/
SOURCE Warriors Heart
NUEVA YORK, 15 de agosto de 2023 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — En un esfuerzo por ayudar a los solicitantes de asilo recién llegados a la ciudad de Nueva York, la superestrella de la música mexicana Alejandro Fernández anunció hoy su apoyo a la Coalición de Inmigración de Nueva York y…
“We want to thank our generous wineries, donors and sponsors for their support and collaboration, ensuring that the Auction of Washington Wines can continue to be one of the top charitable wine auctions in the country,” said Jamie Peha, executive director of the Auction of Washington Wines. “With our partners and host winery Chateau Ste. Michelle, we can create awareness for and attract consumers to the world-class Washington wine industry. It is our joint mission to support the industry and the community through the important work of our three philanthropic partners: Seattle Children’s, WSU Viticulture & Enology Research, and Vital Wines.”
Highlights of last week’s events included:
TOAST! August 10
The second annual TOAST! celebration honored Washington wine luminaries with a collegial reception, dinner, and awards ceremony. Honorees were selected by a group of peers through an inclusive nomination process, and the industry, community, and wine lovers gathered at Chateau Ste. Michelle in recognition of this year’s honorees. The 2023 honorary chair of Auction of Washington Wines, Annette Alvarez-Peters, opened the evening with a welcome speech. Honorary vintners Ben Smith and Gaye McNutt of Cadence Winery and honorary grower Miguel Rodriguez of Weinbau Vineyard set the tone with touching acceptance speeches. Award highlights included the top honor of Lifetime Achievement, which recognizes an individual whose dedication to the Washington wine industry spans over 25 years, awarded this year to Ted Baseler, accepted by his wife, JoAnne Baseler, on his behalf The Healthy Land, Healthy Communities award for commitment to addressing today’s environmental challenges and developing equitable, viable, and responsible solutions was presented to Hedges Family Estate, one of only three Biodynamic vineyards in Washington state. All four emerging leaders this year were women paving the way with remarkable advances for future generations: Ashley Trout of Brook & Bull and Vital Wines, Devyani Isabel Gupta of Valdemar Estates, Rebecca De Kleine of Four Feathers Wine Services, and Dr. Michelle Moyer of WSU’s Viticulture and Enology department. Find a full list of winners at auctionofwawines.org. TOAST! was presented by Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, with a new industry afterparty sponsored by Trysk Print Solutions and Tonnellerie Quintessence.
Winemaker Picnic & Barrel Auction, August 11
The weekend’s largest charitable wine and culinary event took place on the grounds of Chateau Ste. Michelle, with more than 900 guests. The event showcased 100 wineries and 12 local restaurants, including Communion, Jack’s BBQ, Surrell, and Ray’s Boathouse, and desserts from Trophy Cupcakes and FogRose Atelier. The VIP tent, presented by PNC Bank, featured luxury Washington wines and food from The Restaurant at DeLille Cellars. The concurrent Barrel Auction featured yet-to-be-released barrel samples from 35 Washington wineries for exciting, live bidding. The highest bid during Friday’s Barrel Auction was for Long Shadows 2020 Feather Cabernet Sauvignon, which sold for $4,000.
36th Annual Gala, August 12
Held at Chateau Ste. Michelle since the Gala’s inception, this annual event is the culmination of the weekend’s celebration and is the largest fundraising event for the Auction of Washington Wines. A welcome reception kicked off the evening, with Washington wine tasting bars and a luxury bottle auction. Under the large tent, a gourmet five-course dinner prepared by local chefs was served at winemaker-hosted tables, with 62 wineries represented. The Gala included a live auction featuring international travel packages, unique wine lots, and “money-can’t-buy” experiences. Items up for bid included a private winemaker and media dinner in New York City with Washington native actor-turned-winemaker Kyle MacLachlan and Ray Isle, long time executive wine editor at Food & Wine; a VIP Seahawks experience with coach Pete Carroll hosted by L’Ecole No 41 owners, Megan and Marty Clubb to celebrate their 40th anniversary; and an eight-night celebrity-style South African safari at the exclusive Molori Safari Lodge courtesy of Betz Family Winery owners, Bridgit and Steve Griessel. The highest-grossing lot of the evening was an eight-night African safari from Betz Family Winery, which sold for $120,000 including a $50,000 match. The paddle raise for Seattle Children’s grossed $1.9 million to fund Uncompensated Care, Homelessness Prevention Fund, and their eastern Washington clinics.
The evening concluded with an afterparty featuring lively disco music provided by DJ Vinnie and late-night desserts and snacks by Cava Azul Cocina & Cantina and FogRose. The welcome reception and luxury bottle auction was presented by Ferrari of Seattle, the Gala after-party was presented by PNC Bank, and corporate table sponsors included CBIZ, Rainier Heli International, RNDC, Southern Glazer’s, and Tinte Cellars.
ABOUT AUCTION OF WASHINGTON WINES
The Auction of Washington Wines supports the growth and raises awareness of the Washington wine industry while benefiting the greater community through fundraising events. The auction has raised more than $63 million since its inception in 1988. Washington’s premier wine auction uplifts the state’s wine industry and raises funds for Seattle Children’s, Washington State University’s Viticulture and Enology Department, and Vital Wines, a nonprofit winery that provides much needed medical care to vineyard workers. Key supporters for 2023 include Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, PNC Bank, John L. Scott Foundation, the Seattle Times, and Wine Spectator. For more information visit auctionofwawines.org.
Media Contact
Annie Sullivan, Auction of Washington Wines, 1 (206) 856-5660, [email protected], https://auctionofwawines.org
SOURCE Auction of Washington Wines
Ret. Sgt. Maj Joseph VanFonda, CEO of DVNF, emphasized the importance of the program, stating, “In these challenging times, our commitment to supporting veterans remains unwavering. Our Grant program directly supports non-profit organizations that provide essential assistance to homeless, disabled, and at-risk veterans and their families.”
The list of grant recipients for the summer of 2023 includes:
The Project Zero Alliance
Veterans Strong Community Center
Marine Corps League – Unicol Detachment 783
Henrys Home Horse and Human Sanctuary
Camillus House, Inc.
Warrior Foundation Freedom
Leg Up Farm
Catholic Charities of Kansas City St. Joseph Inc.
New England Paralyzed Veterans of America
VIP Neurorehabilitation Center
The Servant
K-9 For Warriors Inc.
Acadia Veteran Alliance
Get Your Six Support Dogs
Funds For Veterans
Operation Military Family
That Can Be Me
Warrior Expeditions
VOA Northern England
Victory Servant Dog
NAMI Maryland
Big Dog Ranch Rescue
The DVNF stands committed to its mission of supporting those who have served our nation. For updates and additional information, please visit:
ABOUT DISABLED VETERANS’ NATIONAL FOUNDATION
DVNF, a 501(c)(3) national non-profit organization, is dedicated to providing crucial support to disabled and at-risk veterans who bear the physical or psychological scars of their dedicated service in safeguarding our nation’s security and freedom. For more information, please visit: https://www.dvnf.org/
Media Contact
Patrick S. Heron, Disabled Veterans National Foundation, 1 (202) 277-6484, [email protected], www.dvnf.org
SOURCE Disabled Veterans National Foundation
Greenlight Guru was founded in 2013 and has experienced tremendous success over the past ten years. In 2021, growth investment firm JMI Equity invested over $120 million in the company to help the business further innovate its software solutions and expand globally. Today the company has over 1,150 customers worldwide, and its software is ranked #1 Quality Management Software in its category by G2. Greenlight Guru has also been named by the IndyStar as a Top Workplace four years in a row.
“The Greenlight Guru Arena has totally changed my life,” says Evan Haywood, Class of 2024, who has committed to Butler University. “I could have never had access to this kind of facility and coaching without it. It has set me up for success in the future.”
In partnership with The Progeny Foundation, the mission of Greenlight Guru Arena is to improve the quality of kids’ lives by providing high-quality educational opportunities via academic and athletic scholarships.
During their inaugural season at Greenlight Guru Arena, Class of 2024 players received scholarship offers from top-tier NCAA Division I Universities, including Butler, Miami, Dayton, and many more.
“As a successful Indianapolis-based business, it’s important for us to give back to the local community,” says DeRam. “We have a massive vision for this program that spans multiple decades. We believe that the Greenlight Guru Arena will help these great young athletes become better people, achieve more success, and perform at a higher level at everything they do on and off the court.”
About Greenlight Guru
Greenlight Guru is the leading connected, cloud-based platform purpose-built for MedTech companies. The end-to-end solution streamlines product development, quality management, and clinical data management by integrating cross-functional teams, processes, and data throughout the entire product lifecycle. Greenlight Guru’s platform is used by organizations across the globe that are replacing their disjointed, legacy tools and solutions to bring life-changing products to people faster and with less risk. For more information, visit https://www.greenlight.guru.
About The Progeny Foundation
Founded in 2008, The Progeny Foundation exists to provide high-quality educational opportunities to Indianapolis kids. The program consists of 9 components and focuses on mentoring, strength training, skills training, academics, and life skills. The vision for the program is to work intensely with kids at every grade level and to graduate all of our student athletes every year with academic and athletic scholarships. The scholarships give kids the one thing that nobody expected them to have…options. For more information, visit https://www.progenyfoundation.org or https://www.instagram.com/progenyfoundationinc.
Media Contact
PR at Greenlight Guru, Greenlight Guru, (317) 960-4220, [email protected], https://www.greenlight.guru/
SOURCE Greenlight Guru
“Since founding Spicely Organics more than two decades ago, the most important aspect of our commitment to nourish families with certifiably pure spices from around the world is to give back to the community where we work and live. I am pleased to continue to help feed the local community with the latest donation, particularly during these challenging times,” Spicely Organics founder and CEO, Bijan Chansari said.
About Spicely Organics
Spicely Organics®, established in 2002 and based in Fremont, California, is the better-for-you spice company. With a category leading portfolio of 179+ third-party certified items (USDA Organic, Project Non-GMO Verified, Gluten Free Certified Organization, BeVeg Vegan Certified, Orthodox Union Kosher Certified), clean ingredients, and gluten-free facilities in the USA powered with 100% renewable energy. Spicely Organics is passionate about nurturing your family with the purest spices the world offers while cherishing the environment.
For more information about Spicely Organics visit: www.spicely.com
Media Contact
Jason Prziborowski, Spicely Organics, 1 510-279-1706 1032, [email protected], www.spicely.com
SOURCE Spicely Organics
California Artisan Cheese Guild’s 8th Annual Festival Brings Cheese Lovers, Cheesemakers, Brands and Industry Leaders Together in San Francisco’s Most Prominent Cheese Celebration SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — California Artisan Cheese Guild announces the return of SF…
“I am proud to support the Steel Sports Foundation in its mission to provide opportunities for young athletes to develop their skills and build character through sports,” said Warren Lichtenstein. “I believe that sports can have a transformative effect on young people, and I hope that this donation will help more underserved youth access the benefits of participating in sports.”
The Steel Sports Foundation’s board, which consists of Mario Marcon, Bobby Valentine and Ann Meyers Drysdale, is grateful for Warren’s generosity and support. This donation will help the Foundation expand its reach and impact and provide more young athletes with the chance to pursue their passions and achieve their dreams.
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About Warren Lichtenstein
Warren G. Lichtenstein is the founder and executive chairman of Steel Partners Holdings L.P. (NYSE: SPLP), a global diversified holding company, and the Founder of Steel Sports. During his career, Mr. Lichtenstein has served as a director of approximately 30 public and private companies. Mr. Lichtenstein’s philanthropy is focused on charitable causes that benefit children, education and youth sports. He is a founder and board member of Steel Partners Foundation and co-founder and board member of the Kids First Foundation. In 2011, Mr. Lichtenstein founded Steel Sports, a social impact organization with the mission of inspiring youth to reach their potential, on and off the field, by developing them as athletes and people through the Steel Sports Coaching System’s philosophies centered around positivity and a Kids First approach.
About Steel Sports Foundation
Steel Sports Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) CA non-profit organized under the Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation Law for charitable purposes. For more information, visit www.steelsportsfoundation.org.
Media Contact
Nathan Clinkenbeard, Steel Sports, 1 859-380-0216, [email protected], https://steelsports.com/
SOURCE Steel Sports
