Letter Carriers’ Annual Food Drive a Resounding Success

June 22, 2019

WASHINGTON, June 21, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The annual food drive of the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC), which took place on Saturday, May 11, collected more than 76.1 million pounds of food—third-highest total in the drive’s 27 years.

The NALC branch in San Juan, Puerto Rico, collected about 2.3 million pounds of food, leading all branches nationwide in the amount of food collected. The food donations stay in each community, going to help local residents.

The Stamp Out Hunger^® Food Drive is the country’s largest single-day food drive, relying on the generosity of residents, who leave donations of non-perishable food items next to their mailbox before the delivery of the mail on the day of the food drive. Letter carriers collect these food donations on that day as they deliver mail along their postal routes, and distribute them to local food banks, pantries, shelters and churches.

The Letter Carriers’ food drive is held annually on the second Saturday in May in 10,000 cities and towns in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Guam. It remains as important as ever, with many people facing economic struggles. Hunger affects tens of millions of people around the country, including millions of children, senior citizens and veterans.

Letter carriers see these struggles in the communities they serve, and believe that it is important to do what they can to help.

“This is a labor of love for letter carriers, and we are proud to see how it has grown in impact over the years,” NALC President Fredric Rolando said. “It’s an honor to be able to help people in need all across the country—and to do so in a way that brings out the best in so many Americans.”

The timing is important, with food banks, pantries and shelters running low on donations from the winter holidays and with summer approaching, when most school meal programs are suspended.

This year’s figure brings the total collected since NALC’s food drive began in 1993 to about 1.75 billion pounds.

Several national partners assisted NALC in the recent drive: the U.S. Postal Service, the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW), the National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association, United Way Worldwide, the AFL-CIO, Valpak and Valassis. We are also very pleased to have had the participation of two new national partners this year: the Kellogg Co. and CVS Health.

This year’s effort included a public service announcement with actor and director Edward James Olmos.

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The 284,000-member National Association of Letter Carriers represents letter carriers across the country employed by the U.S. Postal Service, along with retired letter carriers. Founded by Civil War veterans in 1889, NALC is among the country’s oldest labor unions.

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(Español) La realidad virtual puede cambiar la vida de las personas con demencia

June 21, 2019

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June 21, 2019

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Colin Jones Named Top 40 under 40 President-Elect 2020

June 21, 2019

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LOS ANGELES, June 21, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Wilshire Law Firm is thrilled to announce that Lead Trial Attorney and Partner Colin Jones, Esq. has been honored as the 2020 President-Elect of The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40 civil plaintiff lawyers. Past Presidents of the organization include Wilshire Law Firm Founding President and Managing Attorney Bobby Saadian, Esq., who served in the role in 2017. Jones, a 5-time Super Lawyers Southern California Rising Star honoree, will begin his term on January 1^st, 2020.

“I’m grateful for the opportunity to lead an amazing group of nationally-recognized attorneys as we develop new ideas, educate the public on the importance of court access, and protect the right to trial by jury,” said Jones.

A highly-sought after trial attorney and Wilshire Law Firm’s first partner, Jones has recovered more than $90,000,000 in exceptional verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients, presenting their cases with a creativity and passion that wins. He frequently presents to other attorneys at continuing legal education events, lecturing on topics ranging from opening arguments to voir dire.

Composed of the top trial attorneys under 40 from each state or region, The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40 members “demonstrate superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence, stature and public profile measured by objective and uniformly applied standards.” Invitations to join the Top 40 under 40 are extended to the most qualified attorneys from each state following a multi-phase objective process which includes peer nominations combined with third-party research.

Founded in 2007 by Bobby Saadian, Esq., Wilshire Law Firm is an award-winning personal injury, employment law, and class action law firm. To date, our team of over 100 legal professionals has recovered more than $380,000,000 for our deserving clients, providing exceptional service every step of the way.

To find out more about Wilshire Law Firm, visit: https://www.WilshireLawFirm.com.

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(Español) Disfrute un verano más seguro para su familia

June 21, 2019

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Kia Motors Ranked Highest Mass Market Brand For Fifth Consecutive Year In J.D. Power U.S. Initial Quality Study

June 21, 2019

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Kia Motors ranked highest mass market brand for fifth consecutive year in J.D. Power U.S. Initial Quality Study

IRVINE, California, June 19, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — For the fifth consecutive year, Kia was named the number one non-luxury automotive brand today by J.D. Power in the 2019 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS), with a reported 70 problems per 100 vehicles, a two-point improvement over last year’s results. Kia’s continued success in IQS was led by having four models – Rio, Forte, Sportage and Soul — included among the top 10 vehicles in the industry, the most of any brand. In addition, Kia had segment-topping performances from Rio (Small Car), Forte (Compact Car), Sportage (Small SUV) and Sedona (Minivan).

“Being ranked at the top of J.D. Power’s U.S. Initial Quality Study among all mass market brands once is a tremendous honor, but capturing this leadership position for five consecutive years unequivocally affirms Kia’s commitment to quality and the ownership experience,” said Michael Cole, chief operating officer and EVP, Kia Motors America. “With four segment winners – and three additional models ranking among the top three in their respective segments – Kia’s ‘Give It Everything’ brand philosophy has clearly yielded a world-class model lineup.”

The annual report analyzed responses from 76,256 respondents with regards to 257 vehicle models across 26 segments. Vehicles were evaluated on driving experience, engine and transmission performance and a broad range of quality issues reported by vehicle owners.

About Kia Motors America

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America continues to top quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands and 50 Best Global Green Brands by Interbrand. Kia serves as the “Official Automotive Partner” of the NBA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of nearly 800 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly assembled in West Point, Georgia.*

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*The Telluride, Sorento and Optima (excluding Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid) are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.

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National Director Henry Childs and Assistant Secretary Tom Gilman Attend Detroit Opportunity Zone Summit

June 20, 2019

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WASHINGTON, June 20, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — This week, National Director of the Minority Business Development Agency, Henry Childs and Tom Gilman, Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Secretary of Administration for the U.S. Department of Commerce brought together local businesses and government leaders in Detroit, Michigan for the Detroit Opportunity Zone Summit.

Opportunity Zones were created under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to stimulate job creation by incentivizing long-term investments in low-income neighborhoods. These incentives offer capital gains tax relief to investors for new investment in designated Opportunity Zones. They are anticipated to spur $100 billion in private capital investment.

During the Summit, CEOs, investors, fund managers, and minority entrepreneurs joined Director Childs and Assistant Secretary Gilman in a VIP panel to discuss how to further invest in Opportunity Zones.

“It is essential that there is inclusive economic growth in our communities. Minority-owned businesses have a personal stake in the revitalization of Opportunity Zones, of which a vast majority are in minority communities,” said National Director Henry Childs. “MBDA wants to make sure minority business enterprises (MBEs) are developed. I can’t think of a better use of Opportunity Zone funds than to invest in MBEs.”

“In a region that is home to some of the country’s largest minority-operated businesses, it was exciting to see a distinguished group of leaders across industry and government come together to advance this important initiative,” said Assistant Secretary Gilman. “The panel discussion was a terrific example of how government and the private sector can work hand-in-hand on solutions that grow economic opportunity for cities like Detroit.”

The Opportunity Zone Summit brought together minority business enterprises, corporate and institutional investors, and local experts to facilitate connections and investment in both rural and urban Opportunity Zones. Key topics discussed at the VIP panel included how the government can better assist Detroit organizations participate in Opportunity Zones.

About the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)
MBDA is the only Federal agency dedicated to the growth and global competitiveness of U.S. minority business enterprises through the mobilization and advancement of public and private sector programs, policy, and research. Our services better equip minority-owned firms to create jobs, build scale and capacity, increase revenues and expand regionally, nationally and internationally. In 2019, MBDA commemorates 50 years of economic empowerment through entrepreneurship and recommits to Winning the Future for all U.S. minority-owned businesses. For more information visit www.mbda.gov.

MBDA Media Contact Information:
Velicia D. Woods
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www.MBDA.gov

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