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Disneyland Resort Offers More Reasons to Visit in 2020 with the Debuts of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, ‘Magic Happens’ Parade, Avengers Campus and More

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Guests race past massive AT-AT walkers aboard a First Order Star Destroyer as part of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, the groundbreaking new attraction now open inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida and opening Jan. 17, 2020, at Disneyland Park in California. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)

AHAHEIM, California, Dec. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Disneyland Resort is sure to be a top travel destination in 2020 as it unveils new attractions, a new land, a new parade and exciting guest experiences throughout the resort. Whether it’s living out Star Wars adventures aboard two attractions in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, teaming up with Super Heroes at the new Avengers Campus, celebrating magical moments in the all-new “Magic Happens” parade, or indulging in a Disney-themed treat, guests will discover more ways to have fun at the Happiest Place on Earth.

Guests race past massive AT-AT walkers aboard a First Order Star Destroyer as part of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, the groundbreaking new attraction now open inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida and opening Jan. 17, 2020, at Disneyland Park in California. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)

Throughout 2020, the Disneyland Resort will be the place for friends and families, little ones meeting Mickey Mouse for the first time, and experienced park-goers anticipating their next adventures. Anyone with a youthful imagination will enjoy new and classic attractions, magical entertainment, limited-time festivals, and themed food and merchandise. The year will kick off with the newest, and one of the most immersive attractions, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, launching in the new land of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park on Jan.17. Also at Disneyland, the  “Magic Happens” parade debuts on Feb. 28 with multiple floats including one inspired by the blockbuster film, “Frozen 2,” and a “Moana” sequence that includes Moana on her voyager canoe, followed by her pet pig, Pua, and legendary demigod, Maui, on his own magical island.

At Disney California Adventure Park, the highly anticipated Avengers Campus opens in 2020, inviting guests of all ages into a new land where they will sling webs on the first Disney ride-through attraction to feature Spider-Man. The immersive land also presents multiple heroic encounters with Avengers like Iron Man, Black Widow and Black Panther. Avengers Campus will also feature Pym Test Kitchen, where guests will taste supersized and supershrunk foods from Pym Technologies. Festivals return to this park in 2020 with the Lunar New Year celebration and the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival in the spring.

In addition to these new must-do experiences, guests will find plenty of Disney magic at the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort, along with shopping, dining and entertainment throughout the Downtown Disney District.

To make the most of a visit to the Disneyland Resort, guests have tools at their fingertips to  save time and add value. Guests may choose to download the official Disneyland App to purchase tickets and find useful information, including attraction wait times, FastPass return times, maps, entertainment guides and other special features such as Disney MaxPass. With the purchase of Disney MaxPass, guests are able to reserve digital Disney FastPass selections from their mobile devices while in the parks, as well as download, share and save unlimited Disney PhotoPass photos from their day.*

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance launches Jan. 17 in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park  

The newest attraction inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, launches at Disneyland on Jan. 17, 2020. The attraction opened Dec. 5, 2019, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is one of the most ambitious, advanced and immersive experiences ever undertaken by Walt Disney Imagineering. The innovative attraction takes guests aboard a full-size transport shuttle before they are captured by a Star Destroyer and find themselves in the middle of a climactic battle between the dark side of the First Order and the light side of the Resistance, including BB-8 and Rey. The harrowing adventure blurs the lines between fantasy and reality on a scale never seen before in a Disney attraction.

Guests will join the Resistance and depart from Batuu in a transport ship to meet General Leia Organa at a secret rendezvous point. However, on their way to the hidden base, guests are intercepted and detained by the First Order when their ship is drawn into the hangar bay of a Star Destroyer. The action then ramps up as guests seek to escape the clutches of the dark side with Kylo Ren and the First Order.

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance brings guests face to face with some fan favorite Star Wars characters, including Resistance heroes Rey, BB-8, Poe and Finn, as well as Kylo Ren and General Hux of the First Order.

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opened at Disneyland on May 31, 2019. The epic new land made history as the largest single-land expansion ever at the Disneyland Resort, and is also the largest and most technologically advanced single-themed land expansion ever in a Disney park. Guests are transported to a galaxy far, far away in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, to Black Spire Outpost on the planet Batuu, the newest location in a story that began in 1977 with the first Star Wars film. Guests become part of the story as they sample galactic food and beverages, enter an intriguing collection of merchant shops and take the controls of the most famous ship in the galaxy aboard another attraction in the land, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run.

New “Magic Happens” parade debuts at Disneyland Park, Feb. 28

The all-new “Magic Happens” parade will come to life for guests at Disneyland, beginning Feb. 28, 2020. “Magic Happens” will feature an energetic musical score and a new song, co-composed by singer-songwriter Todrick Hall. Celebrating awe-inspiring moments of magic that are at the heart of so many Disney stories, this new daytime parade will feature stunning floats, beautiful costumes, and beloved Disney characters from Walt Disney Animation Studios’  “Frozen 2” and “Moana,” plus “Coco,” “Sleeping Beauty” and more, all led by Mickey Mouse and his pals.

Traveling down Main Street, U.S.A., “Magic Happens” will remind guests they don’t need wings to fly, that shooting stars were made to wish upon, and that magic doesn’t stop at midnight. Highlights of the parade include:

  • From “Frozen 2,” Anna and Elsa explore the mysteries of an enchanted forest protected by Nokk, the mystical water spirit, as their friends Kristoff, Sven and Olaf tag along.
  • On her voyager canoe, Moana journeys forth on the crest of a towering wave, inspired by beautiful koa wood carvings, and inset with dazzling, animated glimpses into the magic the ocean holds.
  • Guiding Moana on her journey is Maui, who travels along on his own magical piece of the islands with Moana’s adorable pet pig, Pua.
  • Miguel appears in person for the first time, celebrating the magic that happens when he strums the guitar of Ernesto de la Cruz in the Disney and Pixar film “Coco.” This spectacular float bridges the Land of the Living and the Land of the Dead with vibrant marigolds, and fantastical alebrije spirit animals join the procession, along with Miguel’s dog Danté.
  • The regal grand finale of “Magic Happens” celebrates magical moments from several classic Disney stories, including the happily-ever-after scene from “Sleeping Beauty” with a trio of fairies and Princess Aurora’s gown shimmering between hues of pink and blue.

Highly-anticipated Avengers Campus opens at Disney California Adventure Park

In 2020, guests of all ages will team up with some favorite Super Heroes at the Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure. The campus is set up by the Avengers to recruit the next generation of Super Heroes.

Avengers Campus will open the first Disney ride-through attraction to feature Spider-Man. Guests will enter this attraction at the Worldwide Engineering Brigade – also known as WEB.

During an open house at WEB, aspiring inventors will invite guests along for a test drive of their latest invention: the Web-Slinger vehicle. This new adventure will allow guests to sling webs just like Spider-Man, as they help Spider-Man collect Spider-Bots that have run amok across the campus.

Avengers Campus will also feature Pym Test Kitchen. Here, Ant-Man and The Wasp are using their growing and shrinking technology, Pym Particles, to create big and little foods at this eatery.

Throughout the campus, guests will find themselves face-to-face with legendary Super Heroes, in heroic encounters with Ant-Man and The Wasp, Doctor Strange, the Guardians of the Galaxy, Black Panther and his elite guards, the Dora Milaje, Thor and Iron Man.

Additionally, guests will get caught up in the middle of incredible action around the Avengers Headquarters, as Super Heroes such as Black Widow and Black Panther battle intruders and save the day.

The iconic Avengers Headquarters building will become the entrance to a new attraction at a later date.

At a glance: Even more new and limited-time magic in 2020

Disneyland Park

  • Disneyland After Dark special after-hours ticketed events (80s Nite on Jan. 29 and Sweethearts’ Nite on Feb. 12-13)

Disney California Adventure Park

General

  • Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort (Sept. 2020)
  • Holiday entertainment, festivities, food and décor (Nov. 2020)

Upcoming anniversaries include:

  • Indiana Jones Adventure, 25th anniversary (March 3)
  • Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, 1st anniversary (May 31)
  • “World of Color,” 10th anniversary (June 11)
  • Disneyland Park, 65th anniversary, along with Disneyland’s opening day attractions, including Jungle Cruise (July 17)
  • Disneyland Hotel, 65th anniversary (Oct. 5)

*Disney MaxPass is nonrefundable, nontransferable and may not be redeemed for cash. Guests are strongly advised to check the day’s FASTPASS availability and other park details before purchasing Disney MaxPass or using a park ticket with Disney MaxPass. FASTPASS selections for preferred attractions or entertainment may not be available at the time of Disney MaxPass purchase or use as FASTPASS selections are limited and availability is not guaranteed. FASTPASS selections may be made only while you are in the parks. Not all attraction, entertainment or experience FASTPASS selections may be available through Disney MaxPass, and the FASTPASS selections available through Disney MaxPass are subject to change without notice. Disney PhotoPass service is subject to the Disney PhotoPass terms and expiration policy found at https://disneyland.disney.go.com/photopass-terms-conditions/. Online registration required. Disney PhotoPass photos captured during the day your Disney MaxPass feature is used must be linked to your Disney account. Not responsible for missing, lost or damaged photos. Downloads are restricted to personal use by Disney account holder only and may not be used for a commercial purpose. The Disney MaxPass feature will expire at the end of the day of use. Price, terms and entitlements are subject to change or cancellation without notice. Other restrictions may apply.  Message, data and roaming rates may apply for the Disneyland app. Availability subject to handset limitations and features may vary by handset or service provider. Coverage and app stores not available everywhere. If you’re under 18, get your parents’ permission first.

About the Disneyland Resort
The Disneyland Resort features two spectacular theme parks – Disneyland (the original Disney theme park) and Disney California Adventure Park – plus three hotels and the Downtown Disney District, comprising unique dining, entertainment and shopping experiences. The Resort’s hotels are the luxurious, 948-room Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, which also features 50 two-bedroom equivalent Disney Vacation Club units; the magical, 973-room Disneyland Hotel – both AAA Four Diamond properties – and the 481-room Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel with its “day-at-the-beach” theme. For information on attractions and vacations at the Disneyland Resort, visit Disneyland.com, call (866) 43-DISNEY or contact local travel agents. Located in Anaheim, Calif., the Disneyland Resort opened July 17, 1955. Open daily, year-round.

Set to debut Feb. 28, 2020, at Disneyland Park in California, the new “Magic Happens” parade will come to life with an energetic musical score, stunning floats, beautiful costumes, and beloved Disney characters. Depicted in this image, from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Frozen 2,” Anna and Elsa explore the mysteries of an enchanted forest protected by Nokk, the mystical water spirit, as their friends Kristoff, Sven and Olaf tag along. (Disney)

 

In 2020, guests of all ages will be invited to team up with some favorite Super Heroes at the Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure Park at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif. The campus is set up by the Avengers to recruit the next generation of Super Heroes and features Black Panther and his elite guards, the Dora Milaje, Thor, Iron Man, and more. (Disney/Marvel)

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Nelson Díaz’s New Book Poemas Y Reflexiones De Un Duende, A Reflective Compendium Of Poems And Insights That Reveal A Poignant Life

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MIAMI, Dec. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book Poemas y Reflexiones de un Duende was created by Nelson Díaz. Nelson Díaz is an author who is retired and lives alone in Miami, where he writes. He has published two novels.

Nelson Díaz said this about his book: “Poems and reflections that leave the soul of a person who has lived an intense life and full of ups and downs far from his home country. Experiences that describe a wide range of feelings, from romances that marked and left scars to the painful and bittersweet memory of the homeland that was left behind, that land, which as the first bride, is never forgotten.”

Published by Page Publishing, Nelson Díaz’s new book Poemas y Reflexiones de un Duende will bring insight and warmth in the readers’ hearts as they partake of memories of love, sorrow, and hope ingrained within the vivid words of each poem and realization.

Consumers who wish to feel uplifted and illuminated in life can purchase Poemas y Reflexiones de un Duende in any bookstore, or online at Apple iTunes, Amazon.com, Google Play, or Barnes & Noble.

For additional information or inquiries, you can contact Page Publishing, through the following number: 866-315-2708.

About Page Publishing:

Page Publishing is a traditional New York-based full-service publishing house that handles all of the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create, not bogged down with complicated business issues like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and the like. Its roster of authors can leave behind these tedious, complex, and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com.

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Guillermo Abello’s new book Recetas Inspiradoras Para La Vida Exitosa, an astute compendium of faith-driven thoughts and recipes for a more fulfilling life

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FAIRFIELD, Ohio, Dec. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book Recetas Inspiradoras Para La Vida Exitosa was created by Guillermo Abello. Guillermo Abello is an author who serves as pastor and cofounder of the Emmaus Church in La Victoria, Aragua State. He was an associate pastor of Freeport Bible Center, Freeport, New York, and founder and pastor of Maranatha Christian Center until the end of 2012. He is also a passionate cook.

Guillermo Abello said this about his book: “The author of this work exposes with simplicity and depth, at the same time a series of motivational ideas for the hungry souls of spiritual nourishment. The pastoral notes and advice written in this book will captivate and be a great blessing and inspiration to anyone who wishes to cultivate a victorious life in Christ.”

Inspiring Recipes for Successful Life, as the title says, is a compilation of practical principles to please God and positively influence those around us. The novelty of this work is that along with the thoughts presented, Pastor Guillermo Abello adds a set of recipes so that the reader prepares the most exquisite dishes in an easy way.

The author has worked hard to develop the topics that will enrich the spiritual life of the readers and, at the same time, presents a delicious list of foods that will delight you and the most demanding guests at your table.

Inspiring Recipes for Successful Life is a must-read work. Putting into practice the ideas presented and preparing the dishes suggested here will enrich—in all aspects—the eager reader of a good spiritual and material meal.

Published by Page Publishing, Guillermo Abello’s new book Recetas Inspiradoras Para La Vida Exitosa contains reverberating spiritual insights and dishes that reinforce the readers’ spirituality and bring health and wellness through their palate.

Consumers who wish to be enlightened and stay fit and satisfied can purchase Recetas Inspiradoras Para La Vida Exitosa in any bookstore, or online at Apple iTunes, Amazon.com, Google Play, or Barnes & Noble.

For additional information or inquiries, you can contact Page Publishing, through the following number: 866-315-2708.

About Page Publishing:

Page Publishing is a traditional New York-based full-service publishing house that handles all of the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create, not bogged down with complicated business issues like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and the like. Its roster of authors can leave behind these tedious, complex, and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com.

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Héctor Campos’s New Book Ecos Del Pasado: Una Familia…Una Historia…Una Novela…, A Truthful Story Of A Family And Their Moments Of Compassion And Dedication

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NEW YORK, Dec. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book Ecos del Pasado: Una Familia…Una Historia…Una Novela… was created by Héctor Campos. Héctor Campos is an author who believes poetry as his vocation and prose as his passion.

Héctor Campos said this about his book: “Divided into two parts, the first is more novel, especially the dialogues that are for imagination. In the second part, there is more history, his facts being almost all real, since the author had access to living people whom he consulted.”

Published by Page Publishing, Héctor Campos’s new book Ecos del Pasado: Una Familia…Una Historia…Una Novela… reveals to readers the essence of familial relationships by sharing real-life circumstances exuding with lessons that bless life with grace and wisdom.

Consumers who wish to be enraptured by virtues of love, faith, and resilience can purchase Ecos del Pasado: Una Familia…Una Historia…Una Novela… in any bookstore, or online at Apple iTunes, Amazon.com, Google Play, or Barnes & Noble.

For additional information or inquiries, you can contact Page Publishing, through the following number: 866-315-2708.

About Page Publishing:

Page Publishing is a traditional New York-based full-service publishing house that handles all of the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create, not bogged down with complicated business issues like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and the like. Its roster of authors can leave behind these tedious, complex, and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com.

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The Home Depot to Provide Update on Transformational “One Home Depot” Investment Strategy to Extend Market Leadership

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ATLANTA, Dec. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Home Depot®, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, will host its 2019 Investor and Analyst Conference today, where it will provide an update on key strategic priorities and discuss its preliminary outlook for Fiscal Year 2020.   

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Today’s conference will begin at 9 a.m. ET and will be available in its entirety through a live webcast and replay at ir.homedepot.com in the Events & Presentations section.

One Home Depot Strategy

Customers expect a frictionless, interconnected shopping experience. As a result, in fiscal 2018, the Company began a three-year, accelerated investment program to position itself as One Home Depot. This One Home Depot strategy is creating a truly interconnected shopping experience by allowing customers to seamlessly blend the digital and physical worlds.

Investments to deliver on this strategy follow a customer-back approach, touching every aspect of the Company’s business. These investments and capabilities – including store enhancements and new e-commerce solutions, industry-leading delivery options, and a comprehensive Pro ecosystem – will further unlock the interconnected retail vision the Company began building many years ago.

“We are confident that the investments we are making in the One Home Depot experience will address the evolving needs of our customers. We are building on our distinct competitive advantages to capitalize on a large and fragmented market opportunity and extend our leadership position for years to come,” said Craig Menear, chairman, CEO and president.

Fiscal Year 2019 Guidance

The Company reaffirmed its guidance for fiscal 2019, a 52-week year compared to fiscal 2018, a 53-week year, as follows:

  • Total sales growth of approximately 1.8 percent and comparable sales growth for the comparable 52-week period of approximately 3.5 percent
  • Diluted earnings-per-share growth of approximately 3.1 percent from fiscal 2018 to $10.03

Preliminary Outlook for Fiscal Year 2020

In addition, the Company is providing a preliminary fiscal 2020 outlook as follows:

  • Total sales growth of approximately 3.5 percent to 4.0 percent
  • Comparable sales growth of approximately 3.5 percent to 4.0 percent
  • Operating margin of approximately 14.0 percent
  • Return on invested capital of approximately 45 percent

The Home Depot is the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, with 2,291 retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. In fiscal 2018, The Home Depot had sales of $108.2 billion and earnings of $11.1 billion. The Company employs more than 400,000 associates. The Home Depot’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HD) and is included in the Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor’s 500 index.

Certain statements contained in today’s presentations constitute “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may relate to, among other things, the demand for our products and services; net sales growth; comparable sales; effects of competition; implementation of store, interconnected retail, supply chain and technology initiatives; inventory and in-stock positions; state of the economy; state of the housing and home improvement markets; state of the credit markets, including mortgages, home equity loans and consumer credit; impact of tariffs; issues related to the payment methods we accept; demand for credit offerings; management of relationships with our associates, suppliers and vendors; continuation of share repurchase programs; net earnings performance; earnings per share; dividend targets; capital allocation and expenditures; liquidity; return on invested capital; expense leverage; stock-based compensation expense; commodity price inflation and deflation; the ability to issue debt on terms and at rates acceptable to us; the impact and expected outcome of investigations, inquiries, claims and litigation; the effect of accounting charges; the effect of adopting certain accounting standards; the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 and other regulatory changes; store openings and closures; guidance for fiscal 2019 and beyond; financial outlook; and the integration of acquired companies into our organization and the ability to recognize the anticipated synergies and benefits of those acquisitions. Forward-looking statements are based on currently available information and our current assumptions, expectations and projections about future events, and actual results could differ materially from our expectations and projections. You should not rely on our forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to future events, risks and uncertainties – many of which are beyond our control, dependent on the actions of third parties, or are currently unknown to us – as well as potentially inaccurate assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations and projections. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those described in Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” and elsewhere in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for our fiscal year ended February 3, 2019 and in our subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we do not undertake to update these statements other than as required by law. You are advised, however, to review any further disclosures we make on related subjects in our periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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(Español) ¡Consejos para realizar celebraciones inolvidables en esta temporada!

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Generational Divide: Millennials, Gen Xers and Boomers Can Avoid Holiday Debt with this Advice

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, Dec. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — What do Millennials, Gen Xers and Baby Boomers have in common? Not much, except that they all rack up debt this time of year. With each generation having its unique financial issues, Consolidated Credit is offering specific advice.

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Consolidated Credit analyzed four years of debt management program data and found that Millennial enrollments are at an all-time high and have an average of $13,000 of debt on their program. Although Gen X has the highest average debt load put on a program, Millennials surpass Baby Boomers as the second most enrolled generation.

With consumer credit card debt almost $1.5 trillion, Millennials are facing pressure to pamper their children while paying off student loans. Baby Boomers, who are in or headed towards retirement, make up 35 percent of their clients and have more than $15,500 of debt on their program. Leading the pack are the current ‘sandwich generation’.  Gen Xers enroll in the debt management program at the highest rate and have the highest debt load at over $16,000.

“It was said that Millennials aren’t using credit cards at the same pace as past generations, but they now make up a third of our clients base,” says April Parks-Lewis, Consolidated Credit’s education director. “Now that Millennials have grown-up and are starting families, they’re facing credit card debt in addition to high student loan debt.”

The holidays are the worst time for family budgets – but possibly the best time to create peace across generational lines. All members of the family can lend a hand in saving by tackling spending.

Holiday tips for the ages:

  • Millennials should give the gift of financial literacy. Steward the next generation by helping your kids understand the value of money and help them curb expectations this holiday.
  • Gen Xers, who do most of their holiday shopping online, need to comparison shop and consider giving gifts of “experiences’ – like group travel, cooking classes and other activities where family and friends can be together.
  • Baby Boomers should use tech to help them manage their finances. They need to use money-saving apps like camel-camel-camel, RetailMeNot, and interactive holiday budget planners.

About: Consolidated Credit is a non-profit 501©3 organization that has helped over 7 million people over 26 years. Their mission is to assist families throughout the United States to end financial crises and solve money management issues through education and counseling.

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(Español) Marc Anthony, Javier Báez, Henry Cárdenas y el director general de LISC llevarán a cabo una ceremonia de inauguracion del campo de beísbol recientemente renovado en Loíza, Puerto Rico.

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Marc Anthony, Javier Báez, Henry Cárdenas, and CEO of LISC hold ribbon-cutting ceremony at newly refurbished baseball field in Loiza, Puerto Rico

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NEW YORK, Dec. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ —

WHAT:

A ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the first fields completed as part of the Play Ball Again initiative, a program to bring baseball back to local communities and facilitate programming for 17,500 youth 

WHO: 

• Latin Music Icon Marc Anthony

• Chicago Cubs All-Star Infielder Javier Báez

• Henry Cárdenas, co-founder of Maestro Cares Foundation

• Noah Assad of Good Bunny Foundation

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• Maurice Jones, CEO of LISC

• Youth who will play on the new field

• Carlos Pagan, Little League Latin America Regional Director

One-on-one interviews available

WHERE:

Parque de la Comunidad La Ceiba, 187 Rio Grande, Loiza, 00745 Puerto Rico

WHEN:

Saturday, December 14, from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m., AST

***MEDIA RSVP REQUIRED BY THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12***  

Amanda Fox [email protected], or Blanca, [email protected] 

**STILL PHOTOGRAPHERS AND TELEVISION CREWS WELCOME**

Contacts:
Amanda Fox, LISC
[email protected]
(347) 581-6498

Blanca Lassalle
[email protected] 
(917) 678-6704

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New Report Highlights How Charter School Leaders of Color Build Strong School Culture to Drive Student Success

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WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools (National Alliance), in partnership with Public Impact, released “Identity and Charter School Leadership: Profiles of Leaders of Color Building a Strong School Culture.” This final report in a three-part series examines how the experiences of leaders of color influenced them to build a school environment where students learn, grow and thrive.

“This latest report supports the idea that an optimal school environment and culture do not just appear on their own. To the contrary, school leaders must take intentional steps to build a community where students believe in their potential and have the confidence to take the risks necessary to fulfill it,” said Amy Wilkins, senior vice president of advocacy at the National Alliance. “It was also clear that the profiled leaders take advantage of the autonomy provided by charter schools, which are all public schools, to introduce programs and practices that both expand students’ notion of what they can be and promote an inclusive school culture.”

The leaders stand out for the thoughtful and deliberate ways they designed their schools:

  • Kathleen “Kathy” Wang, principal at Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School in Hadley, MA, and her team use language to bring together students from diverse backgrounds and communities to create a common ground that cultivates respect and inclusion.
  • Maurice Thomas, founder and executive director of Milwaukee Excellence Charter School in Milwaukee, WI, provides students with opportunities to follow their dreams and achieve beyond society’s expectations for them as Black students by learning to code, traveling, and exposure to a wide array of extra-curricular activities.

“A common thread across the profiles in this report is the importance of strong teacher-relationships in building a robust school culture,” said Daniela Doyle, vice president for policy and management research at Public Impact. “From creating safe spaces for students to bond with other students and teachers to designing a culture and curriculum that seeks to bridge socioeconomic gaps among students —we find that both charter school leaders of color use creative approaches to build the kind of positive school environment they see as largely missing elsewhere.”

The report also highlights three common themes across all eight leaders profiled in this series, all related to their experiences as people of color:

  1. Addressing holes and creating opportunities based on personal experience. Based on holes in their own academic experiences as a person of color or as a child from a low-income family, the school leaders of color in this series often take nontraditional steps to address those same challenges in their own schools.
  2. Emphasizing value over deficits. Many of the leaders in this series emphasized the value that students and their families offer rather than seeing their primary roles as compensating for or working around perceived deficits.
  3. Providing an equitable educational experience to produce equitable student outcomes. The leaders of color included in this series work hard to give students an educational experience like that of their more advantaged peers—an experience full of art, sports, travel, and extracurriculars—as well as opportunities to learn from their mistakes. In some cases, they have even built their schools around themes and curricula seldom available in low-income districts.

The full report is now available online at: https://www.publiccharters.org/our-work/publications/identity-and-charter-school-leadership-building-strong-school-culture.

To speak with the report’s authors, the profiled school leaders of color or for more information about the National Alliance and Public Impact, please contact: [email protected].

About the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools
The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools is the leading national nonprofit organization to advancing the public charter school movement. Our mission is to lead public education to unprecedented levels of academic achievement by fostering a strong charter sector. For more information, please visit www.publiccharters.org.

About Public Impact
Founded in 1996, Public Impact’s mission is to improve education dramatically for all students, especially low-income students, students of color, and other students whose needs historically have not been well met. For more information, please visit www.publicimpact.com.

 

SOURCE National Alliance for Public Charter Schools

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