CVS Health Expanding Free Wellness Screenings Statewide in California

January 30, 2019

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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As part of its commitment to building healthier communities across the country, CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) today announced it is expanding its free health and wellness screening campaign statewide in California throughout 2019, including in Fresno, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego and San Francisco.

Project Health, which provides access to care in multicultural communities with a large number of uninsured or underinsured Americans, will take place at select CVS Pharmacy locations in the greater Los Angeles and Fresno areas beginning Thursday, January 31.

“Better health starts at the community level, and Project Health delivers affordable and convenient access to free services that help identify health concerns and risk factors for our neighbors who may not have otherwise sought preventative care,” said Troyen A. Brennan, M.D., M.P.H., Chief Medical Officer, CVS Health. “Chronic conditions, which can often be life-threatening, can be treated very effectively when identified early at screenings such as Project Health, and can help to improve a patient’s overall health and well-being.”

Project Health offers an array of free comprehensive health assessment screenings, including blood pressure, Body Mass Index (BMI), glucose and total cholesterol screenings, which can help detect risk for chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease.

The expansion of Project Health will also do more to screen for social determinants of health that affect personal health and communities. About 60 percent of life expectancy is driven by behavioral, social and environmental factors – including family, education, housing, and access to fresh food. Project Health events have a proven track record of improving patient engagement and ultimately, healthier outcomes.

Since it was founded in 2006, Project Health has delivered more than $127 million in free health care services to nearly 1.7 million Americans. More than 87 percent of patients who attend Project Health events report following-up with their primary care physician and were significantly more likely to proactively discuss their blood pressure, BMI and blood sugar levels, according to the company’s own metrics. Additionally, 95 percent of participants said they would recommend Project Health to a family member or friend.

A total of 256 events will take place throughout 2019, including year-round in Los Angeles, and will begin in San Francisco in March, Sacramento in May and San Diego in July. Project Health events, which will be held on Thursday – Sunday in rotating stores across each city, are open to everyone and do not require an appointment. For a full calendar of event, please visit cvs.com/projecthealth.

“We are proud to offer Project Health in more CVS Pharmacy locations across California this year,” said Hank Casillas, Divisional Vice President, CVS Health. “The free health screenings are a simple and local way for people to access much-needed health services, and are just one more way we are delivering on our company’s purpose of helping people on their path to better health.”

Once screened, patients have access to on-site consultations with bilingual nurse practitioners or physician assistants who will analyze results and refer patients who require additional medical care and follow up to no-cost or low-cost medical facilities nearby or to their primary care physician.

ABOUT CVS HEALTH
CVS Health is the nation’s premier health innovation company helping people on their path to better health. Whether in one of its pharmacies or through its health services and plans, CVS Health is pioneering a bold new approach to total health by making quality care more affordable, accessible, simple and seamless. CVS Health is community-based and locally focused, engaging consumers with the care they need when and where they need it. The Company has more than 9,800 retail locations, approximately 1,100 walk-in medical clinics, a leading pharmacy benefits manager with approximately 93 million plan members, a dedicated senior pharmacy care business serving more than one million patients per year, expanding specialty pharmacy services, and a leading stand-alone Medicare Part D prescription drug plan. CVS Health also serves an estimated 39 million people through traditional, voluntary and consumer-directed health insurance products and related services, including a rapidly expanding Medicare Advantage offering. This innovative health care model increases access to quality care, delivers better health outcomes and lowers overall health care costs. Find more information about how CVS Health is shaping the future of health at https://www.cvshealth.com.

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Acura Marks 15th Anniversary of Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™

January 30, 2019

Acura is celebrating the 15th anniversary of its industry-leading Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) technology with a new video that illustrates SH-AWD®’s performance prowess and unique history.

TORRANCE, California, Jan. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Acura is celebrating the 15^th anniversary of its industry-leading Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) technology with a new video that illustrates SH-AWD®’s performance prowess and unique history. Acura’s groundbreaking SH-AWD® technology has long set the bar for performance-enhancing torque vectoring AWD and is now offered on five of six Acura models in either mechanical (SH-AWD) or electric (Sport Hybrid SH-AWD) form. Additionally, Acura will surpass the one-million mark in global sales of SH-AWD®-equipped vehicles later this year.

In 2004, the first generation of Acura SH-AWD debuted on the 2005 RL sedan as the world’s first torque-vectoring all-wheel drive system. The technology, which dynamically distributes engine torque for enhanced handling and cornering performance, has been continuously advanced through multiple generations of development and deployed on Acura’s most popular models. The newest and most powerful generation of mechanical Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) debuted on the 2019 RDX in June 2018, boasting 40 percent more torque capacity at the rear axle, quicker front-to-rear torque transfer and 30 percent quicker transfer of torque between the left and right rear wheels.

Acura SH-AWD was expanded into the electrified realm with the launch of Sport Hybrid SH-AWD in the 2014 RLX Sport Hybrid. This was followed by the second generation NSX, the only electrified supercar on sale today, and 2017 MDX Sport Hybrid. Sport Hybrid SH-AWD utilizes instantly available electric motor torque to elevate dynamic performance and efficiency. The Acura MDX and RLX apply a rear-mounted Twin Motor Unit (TMU) and front-mounted gas-electric hybrid engine, while the Acura NSX features a unique mid-engine sports car configuration with a front-mounted TMU. Despite configuration differences, all three Sport Hybrid models apply the same technology and utilize many of the same components across supercar, SUV and sedan.

Acura SH-AWD: Through the Years

1^st Generation SH-AWD
Applied on:	About:
RL (2005-2012)	The world’s first all-wheel drive platform that actively and continually distributes torque not only to enhance traction, but also to elevate cornering performance. By overdriving the rear wheels SH-AWD can provide an inward yaw moment while accelerating into and through corners.
2^nd Generation SH-AWD
MDX (2007-2015) RDX (2007-2012) TL (2009-2014) ZDX (2010-2013)	SH-AWD is enhanced with Hill Logic that automatically adjusts the front/rear torque split based on the grade of the underlying surface as well the integration of Vehicle Stability Assit (VSA) and, in 2009, Traction Control Systems (TCS). The rear differential is constantly overdriven by 1.7 percent.
3^rdGeneration SH-AWD
MDX (2016-Present) TLX (2015-Present)	The 3^rd generation system utilizes a 25 percent lighter rear differential with reduced friction and increased yaw effect. The rear differential is constantly overdriven by 2.7 percent, providing a greater torque-vectoring effect across a broader spectrum of driving conditions to further enhance cornering capability.
4^th Generation SH-AWD
RDX (2019-Present)	The newest version of Acura’s mechanical SH-AWD is more compact than before while offering 30 percent faster response and a 40 percent increase in maximum torque capacity.
Sport Hybrid SH-AWD
RLX (2014-Present) NSX (2017-Present) MDX (2017-Present)	The first and still only electric torque-vectoring system in the world to enhance every element of dynamic performance – acceleration, braking and cornering – able to apply both positive and negative electric motor torque with instantaneous response on- and off-throttle.

About Acura

Acura is a leading automotive luxury nameplate that delivers Precision Crafted Performance – a commitment to evocative styling, high performance and innovative engineering, all built on a foundation of quality and reliability. The Acura lineup features six distinctive models – the RLX premium luxury sedan, the TLX performance luxury sedan, the ILX sport sedan, the five-passenger RDX luxury crossover SUV, the seven-passenger Acura MDX, America’s all-time best-selling three-row luxury SUV, and the next-generation, electrified NSX supercar.

Five of the six Acura models sold in North America are made in central Ohio, using domestic and globally-sourced parts, including the ILX and TLX luxury sports sedans (Marysville Auto Plant), the RDX and MDX luxury SUVs (East Liberty Auto Plant) and the Acura NSX supercar, which is built to order at the Performance Manufacturing Center in Marysville, Ohio.

Additional media information including pricing, features & specifications and high-resolution photography is available at AcuraNews.com. Consumer information is available at Acura.com. Follow Acura on social media at Acura.us/SocialChannels.

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For the Love of Pizza: Domino’s to Offer Rewards Points for Any Pizza – Even Competitors’

January 30, 2019

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Jan. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Domino’s Pizza (NYSE: DPZ), the largest pizza company in the world based on global retail sales, knows for a fact that people love pizza. They love pizza from Domino’s and pizza they make at home, pizza from competitors and pizza on bagels. Even frozen pizza. And now, Domino’s is here to celebrate all that pizza love.

Beginning on Saturday, Feb. 2, just ahead of one of the biggest pizza days of the year, Domino’s will begin awarding rewards points for ALL pizza that customers may eat through its new Points for Pies program. The process is simple: Customers download the latest Domino’s app, sign up for the Piece of the Pie Rewards^® loyalty program (if not already a member), use the newly-embedded pizza identification feature to scan their pizza and voila! Customers can then earn 10 points. After a customer earns 60 points, they can redeem them for a free medium two-topping Domino’s pizza! All the details can be found at pointsforpies.com.

“Instead of advertising during Sunday’s game, we decided to invest in a breakthrough program that rewards everyone who loves pizza as much as we do,” said Art D’Elia, Domino’s senior vice president – chief brand officer. “We know everyone is asking themselves, ‘Did Domino’s just say they will award points for eating ANY pizza? Even from a competitor?’ You read that right; oh yes we did!”

Domino’s typically sells nearly 2 million pizzas and 4 million chicken wings on the biggest football day of the year – about 40 percent more pizzas than on a normal Sunday. Stores have prepared for weeks so that they’re ready to serve customers during the busiest hours – right before kickoff through the halftime show – some of the most intense pizza-ordering hours of the year. Considering Domino’s alone sold enough pizza to cover more than 5,000 football fields last year, we know there are a lot of pizza lovers out there who will be eligible to claim rewards points!

New Technology

Technology is an important element of Domino’s Points for Pies program. Domino’s internal teams developed a pizza identifier that will scan each pizza or slice and will then use artificial intelligence-driven software to identify the image as pizza, so that points can be awarded. This technology will recognize all pizza – not just Domino’s – for rewards. Sorry – it won’t give points for hamburgers, turkey sandwiches or any nonpizza item.

“This is the first time Domino’s is using AI technology like this,” said Dennis Maloney, Domino’s chief digital officer. “It will be running the pizza identification process and is already smart enough to identify all pizza, even if it is a homemade English muffin pizza, a pizza with a hotdog stuffed crust, or a high-end artisan pizza. It can even identify if it’s a dog’s squeaky pizza toy.”

New Ad Airing This Weekend

Domino’s CEO, Ritch Allison, will appear in TV commercials for the program, which begin airing on Feb. 2. Not only is it the first time that Allison has been in a Domino’s ad, it’s also the first time a Domino’s ad has been shot in a restaurant other than Domino’s.

“We knew that filming this commercial in a pizzeria that was clearly not Domino’s would really demonstrate our commitment to awarding points for all pizza,” said Kate Trumbull, Domino’s vice president of advertising. “We chose a place that was special to our CEO when he lived in Atlanta – Antico Pizza, an acclaimed family-owned favorite that puts just as much love into their pizza as we do.”

The new ad can be viewed at youtube.com/dominos.

Points for Pies Program Details

Domino’s will award Piece of the Pie Rewards members with Points for Pies points when they use the latest version of Domino’s mobile app to scan a “pizza or an eligible image of a pizza” from Feb. 2 – April 28, 2019. Customers can use the menu on the left-hand side of the of the app to navigate to the Points for Pies section.

Domino’s has committed to giving pizza lovers at least 100 million points toward free pies during the program’s 12-week duration. Members can earn 10 points through scanning one pizza per week and can earn up to a maximum of 60 points through Points for Pies. Traditional rewards points, earned through pizza purchases at Domino’s, can be combined with Points for Pies credits to earn a free Domino’s pizza.

Every day more Points for Pies credits will become available. Point availability may run out throughout the day. This doesn’t mean they’re gone forever, though. Customers can check back as more points become available. The mobile app will indicate when Points for Pies are unavailable and encourage participants to return later to claim points. Points earned through Points for Pies will expire after six months. Further details can be found at pointsforpies.com.

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About Domino’s Pizza^®Founded in 1960, Domino’s Pizza is the largest pizza company in the world based on global retail sales, with a significant business in both delivery and carryout pizza. It ranks among the world’s top public restaurant brands with a global enterprise of over 15,300 stores in over 85 markets. Domino’s had global retail sales of over $12.2 billion in 2017, with more than $5.9 billion in the U.S. and more than $6.3 billion internationally. In the third quarter of 2018, Domino’s had global retail sales of nearly $3.1 billion, with over $1.5 billion in the U.S. and nearly $1.6 billion internationally. Its system is comprised of independent franchise owners who accounted for over 97% of Domino’s stores as of the third quarter of 2018. Emphasis on technology innovation helped Domino’s achieve more than half of all global retail sales in 2017 from digital channels, primarily online ordering and mobile applications. In the U.S., Domino’s generates over 60% of sales via digital channels and has produced several innovative ordering platforms, including Google Home, Facebook Messenger, Apple Watch, Amazon Echo, Twitter and text message using a pizza emoji. In late 2017, Domino’s began an industry-first test of self-driving vehicle delivery with Ford Motor Company – and in April 2018, launched Domino’s HotSpots^®, featuring over 200,000 non-traditional delivery locations including parks, beaches, local landmarks and other unique gathering spots.

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The new book by Herlin Edelmin Zambrano Bonilla, “The Cachazoso and Other Stories”, is a beautiful collection of stories about love, work, friendship and others

January 30, 2019

MANASSAS, Virginia, Jan. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Herlin Edelmin Zambrano Bonilla, born in Tegucigalpa in 1978, is a teacher of primary education, a lawyer, a technician in business administration and a writer by vocation. In 2014 he published “The lost treasure and other stories”, in 2016 saw the light novel “Who conquered?”, And in 2017 he published “I do believe” a Christian novel; now, as the consolidated author that he is, he brings us his new book “The Cachazoso and Other Stories”, a compendium of stories that reflect the simplicity and humility of the human spirit, as well as the greed and lies that surround the world in any part of the planet.

The author provides us with a world of human warmth, humility in the spirit and constant learning: “Why are the natives of Talanga called cachazosos? Discover it by reading the first story, where Henry takes us to know his town, its culture and traditions. In the remaining stories you will experience various feelings and emotions such as love, indifference, joys, sorrows, wonder, ingratitude, and even disbelief. You will know daily problems that many Honduran homes face daily. Where the technology boom pays in education and progress. However, in other cases its misuse opens the door for acts to occur against morals and good manners.

Everyone deserves respect, alive or dead. Certain relatives have gone so far as to dispute the property of the owner without the death being consummated or without waiting for the testament. The trajectory and sacrifice of the deceased is no longer respected, but the patrimony left is valued. The most astute stays with most. Finally, there are people who with their actions in life leave us a legacy of humility worthy of imitation. Being like a ladder that helps the fallen in moments of anguish. Beings endowed with strength and words to lift the spirits. An applause for those warriors, who are loved as earthly angels. “

Published by Page Publishing, based in New York City, the work of Herlin Edelmin Zambrano Bonilla, “The Cachazoso and Other Stories”, is a compilation of stories directed to children and adults, which includes several narrations happened in lands Hondurans and one on American soil. It covers various topics among them: love of a people, study, work, poverty, vice, greed, fortune, inheritance, infidelity, and friendship.

For readers who wish to live an enriching and fun experience, they can do so by reading this wonderful work concreting the purchase of “The Cachazoso and Other Stories” in any book store, or in the online stores of Apple iTunes, Amazon, Google Play or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or any questions, please contact Page Publishing, through the following number: 866-315-2708.

About Page Publishing:

Page Publishing is a traditional publishing house based in New York City that provides all kinds of services, handles all the intrinsic issues involved in the publication of the books of its authors including the distribution in the world’s largest retail stores and the generation of royalties. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create, not tied to a complicated business with topics such as converting books online, establishing sales accounts, insurance, taxes and similar topics. Your list of authors can leave behind these tedious, complex and wasteful topics for them, and focus on their passion; write and create. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com

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(Español) AADESA presenta al mercado hotelero latinoamericano “AACELERADORA”, una consultora de innovación estratégica

January 29, 2019

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Café Bustelo® Will Award $100,000 in College Scholarships

January 29, 2019

ORRVILLE, Ohio, Jan. 29, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, iconic espresso-style coffee brand Café Bustelo® launches the Café Bustelo® El Café del Futuro Scholarship in partnership with the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU). Since 2014, $230,000 in college funds have been awarded to 46 Latino students nationwide through the partnership. The campaign generated more than 1,500 entries in 2018. In 2019, Café Bustelo® is doubling the total available scholarship funds by awarding $100,000 to twenty students.

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Café Bustelo is encouraging Hispanic students to submit an essay in English or Spanish (800 words or less) describing how their heritage, family, and community have impacted their desire and motivation to obtain a college degree; how they plan to give back to their community; and what they intend to accomplish with their degree. Eligible U.S. students can apply for the opportunity to receive one of twenty $5,000 scholarships by submitting their essay. All eligible applications must be received by May 24, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. CT, and scholarship recipients will be announced on or about Sept. 16, 2019.

“For 90 years, it’s been the mission of Café Bustelo to support and reinvest in the Latinx community,” said Eduardo Merino, Senior Brand Manager at Café Bustelo. “Giving back is part of our heritage and DNA.”

For this year’s scholarship, Café Bustelo combined its history of supporting the arts with its proud heritage of reinvesting in the Latino community. The brand collaborated with four artists to design limited edition art tins as part of its Artist Series, with a percentage of sales going toward the scholarship. The art tins are now available for purchase at grocery retailers nationwide, while supplies last.

“It is our passion to give rising artists a platform to share their work all while helping young Latinxs achieve their sueños through the Café Bustelo® El Café del Futuro Scholarship,” Merino said.

For complete information and scholarship guidelines, please visit here.

Café Bustelo coffee is available at leading grocery retailers nationwide and online at JavaCabana.com. Visit CafeBustelo.com for more information or follow @CafeBustelo on Instagram, Twitter and @CafeBusteloOfficial on Facebook.

About Café Bustelo
Our delicious coffee and rich espresso heritage was born in 1928. Since then, we’ve not only been proud of our rich, full-bodied flavor, but also of our unique and inviting culture. Café Bustelo coffee can be prepared using your preferred method. Available in the forms you want, including K-Cup® pods.

About HACU
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities represents nearly 500 colleges and universities committed to Hispanic higher education success in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Latin America and Spain. The association’s headquarters are located in San Antonio, Texas, with regional offices in Washington, D.C., and Sacramento, California. HACU is the only national association representing existing and emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). Information is available at www.hacu.net.

K-Cup is a trademark of Keurig Green Mountain, Inc., used with permission.

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The Ismael Cala Foundation and Westfield Business School Offer Ten New Scholarships for Young People Living in Florida (U.S.)

January 28, 2019

Five scholarships to be granted for an MBA program and the same number for an Executive MBA program, all 90% financed.
Applications will be accepted until February 8, 2019, at the website: http://calafoundation.org/scholarshipsenero2019/

MIAMI, Jan. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Ismael Cala Foundation (ICF) and Westfield Business School (WBS), united in the common goal of developing young people’s potential, are offering ten new scholarships for young Hispanics living in Florida in the U.S.

On this occasion, five scholarships will be granted to enroll in an MBA program, and the same number for an Executive MBA program, all 90% financed.

Applications will be accepted until February 8, 2019, at the website: http://calafoundation.org/scholarshipsenero2019/. Candidates will be required to solve a business case.

Up until now, the alliance between the ICF and WBS has sponsored three contests, through which 30 scholarships for MBA and Executive MBA programs have been awarded to Hispanics from Florida and young people in Latin America.

The Ismael Cala Foundation is investing in developing the emotional and educational leadership of children, adolescents and young people who are at risk from Latin America and the U.S. Hispanic population. To accomplish its mission, the ICF has created a variety of programs, among them, a Scholarship Award program in alliance with educational institutions, companies and other social development organizations, to promote young people’s education and training.

For its part, Westfield Business School is positioning itself as a Global Business School that offers MBA and EMBA programs completely in Spanish, on a partial attendance basis. WBS connects its students and graduates with the world through strategic alliances with the Munich Business School, Alcalá Global School, Ivey Business School at Western University, Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, and Madrid Polytechnic University. Moreover, WBS is deeply committed to transforming the lives of its students for the better.

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The California Milk Processor Board Launches “Moo Money,” Its First-Ever Consumer Loyalty Program

January 28, 2019

SAN CLEMENTE, California, Jan. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The California Milk Processor Board (CMPB) – creators of the iconic got milk? and toma leche campaign – today announced the launch of its first-ever consumer loyalty program. Beginning today and running through April 28, 2019, “Moo Money” will reward milk-loving California consumers for purchasing real, wholesome dairy milk at any participating retail outlet, as well as online.

“For 25 years, we have connected with our consumers in meaningful ways through some of the most iconic ad campaigns. Now, we are thrilled to be able to give back to all the families in California that recognize that fresh and all-natural dairy milk, the original farm-to-table food, offers great taste and wholesome benefits. We are launching ‘Moo Money’ to thank and reward California families for their loyalty,” said Steve James, executive director of the California Milk Processor Board.

Buy Real Dairy Milk, Earn Dollars
Beginning today, eligible California consumers who register online at www.moomoney.com can immediately begin earning valuable points for every $1 spent towards a qualifying purchase of real dairy milk. Whenever they buy real milk, all they have to do is snap a picture of their receipt and submit it to www.moomoney.com to receive points into their account. Once consumers reach enough points, they will be able to convert those points into Virtual Reward Cards, which will be delivered to participants via a link to a Virtual Reward Card PDF. The Virtual Reward Cards can be used anywhere MasterCard is accepted at any time prior to June 1, 2019.

Any gallon, half gallon, or quart, as well as any non-standard pack size of real dairy milk purchased at any retailer (grocery, mass, club, specialty, etc.) in the state of California, qualifies for this program. Alternative “milk” products and beverages, such as rice, coconut, almond and other substitutes, are not eligible for this program.

“Moo Money” Terms and Conditions
“Moo Money” is open to legal U.S. residents who reside in California and who are eighteen (18) years of age or older. The California Milk Processor Board “Moo Money” reward program (the “Program”) takes place from January 28, 2019 at 12:00:01 p.m. Pacific Time (“PT”) through April 28, 2019 at 11:59:59 p.m. PT (the “Program Period”). The Program is sponsored by the California Milk Processor Board (“Sponsor). For a complete list of Terms and Conditions, visit www.moomoney.com.

Real Dairy Milk’s Health Benefits
Fresh and all-natural milk from cows raised on California farms is a convenient source of nine essential nutrients, without any artificially processed ingredients — for less than 25 cents a serving. Even with their much higher price, substitutes can’t capture the distinctive taste and feel that real dairy milk provides.

For milk recipes, nutritional facts, and further information, visit: www.gotmilk.com. You can also follow “got milk?” via social media on @gotmilk. For information in Spanish, visit: www.tomaleche.com, and follow “toma leche” via social media on @tomaleche.

About the CMPB
Since 1993, the California Milk Processor Board (CMPB), creator of the famous got milk? campaign, remains dedicated to increasing milk consumption throughout California. Its latest multi-platform multicultural campaign, You Can Always Count on Milk, captures today’s children facing daily challenges and powering through it all with milk as their trusted drink of choice before, during and after a long day. As of July 2018, the CMPB features a newly revamped website offering millennial families with the fun takes on how they can rely on milk, nutritional advice for a healthier lifestyle, and a variety of ways to incorporate milk into easy-to-make recipes they can try at home. The CMPB is funded by all California milk processors and administered by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. The got milk? trademark is a federally registered trademark and service mark. For more information, visit www.gotmilk.com.

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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program Returns to Broward County

January 28, 2019

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, Jan. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ —

Who: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
What: Free Tax Preparation for Families
Where: Broward County
When: January 22 – April 15, 2019

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will provide free income tax services through April 15, 2019. Individuals and families who earned $55,000 or less in 2018 can save up to $200 in tax preparation fees; the program includes eligibility determinations for inclusion in federal tax credit programs. Program participants will continue to receive financial guidance on the best way to use their refund.

These services will be provided at 16 permanent tax sites located across Broward County in local nonprofits, public libraries, municipalities plus more than 25 mobile tax sites where a team of preparers travels to assist and ensure accessibility to the community. To find the nearest VITA site in Broward County, call 211 or 954-537-0211 or visit www.VITATaxesFree.org.

Certain families and individuals may qualify for the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and/or the Child Tax Credit (CTC). These tax credits change from year to year and are based on earnings, number of qualifying children and marital status.

The maximum amount of EITC credits for 2018 is as follows:

$6,431 with three or more qualifying children
$5,716 with two qualifying children
$3,461 with one qualifying child
$519 with no qualifying children

This free tax service is available for persons with disabilities, veterans and the elderly. Services are available in English, Spanish, French, Haitian-Creole, Portuguese and American Sign-Language.

“VITA and the Earned Income Tax Campaign have been enormously helpful to millions of working families struggling to make ends meet,” said Cindy Arenberg Seltzer, President/CEO of the Children’s Services Council of Broward County. “That is why we have been a major supporter of this campaign in Broward for fifteen years. Reimbursements going directly into the pockets of Broward County families that need them most makes an enormous difference in the lives of children,” she said.

“Here at United Way of Broward County we fight for the financial stability of every person in our community, VITA is a crucial element of this pillar. It is imperative that our residents know and are educated on how to file for taxes, how they can qualify and what credits are available to them. This is life-changing for someone who is living paycheck to paycheck,” said Kathleen Cannon, President and CEO of United Way of Broward County.

“During the 2018 tax season, $6.3 million in taxes were refunded to Broward County working families and individuals and more than 6,011 people were served across 16 site locations,” said Josie Bacallao, President/CEO of Hispanic Unity of Florida, the largest provider of these services in Broward County.

This Broward community-wide initiative is made possible by the Children’s Services Council of Broward County (CSC), the IRS, Hispanic Unity of Florida, United Way of Broward County, and Citi Community Development. Other key partners and funders include: 211 Broward, Bank of America, Broward College, Broward County, Broward County Libraries, Community Access Center, HandsOn Broward, SunTrust Bank, and Third Federal Savings & Loan.

In 2018, Hispanic Unity of Florida (HUF) received national recognition by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in the Celebrating Champions of Caring: Partnership Innovation and Best Practices category for its service excellence in Broward County’s VITA program.

About the Children’s Services Council of Broward County:
The Children’s Services Council of Broward County is an independent taxing authority which was established by a public referendum on September 5, 2000 and was reauthorized by voters on November 4, 2014, which, through Public Act, Chapter 2000-461 of the laws of Florida, authorized the Council to levy up to 0.5 mills of property taxes. The role of the Council is to provide the leadership, advocacy and resources necessary to enhance children’s lives and empower them to become responsible, productive adults through collaborative planning and funding of a continuum of quality care.

For more information about the Children’s Services Council of Broward County, please visit www.cscbroward.org. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

About United Way of Broward County:
United Way of Broward County is a volunteer driven, community-based, non-profit organization servicing Broward County for more than 75 years. United Way of Broward County fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in our community. United Way of Broward County is the catalyst for change and convener of partnerships that unite the hearts, minds, and resources within the Broward community. For more information, visit www.UnitedWayBroward.org.

About Hispanic Unity of Florida (HUF):
HUF is a non-profit founded 37 years ago by community leaders to ease the acculturation transition for newcomers from other nations. Today, HUF provides assistance through 12 programs and 30+ services in four languages to South Florida’s diverse community. HUF, an UnidosUS Affiliate, is one of South Florida’s largest agencies dedicated to the immigrant population, providing them with the tools they need to build a new life. In 2018, the agency served more than 18,000 children and families. HUF offers assistance at three main office locations in South Florida and provides extended services at 50+ outreach locations—including citizenship services at libraries, free tax preparation at mobile sites, and education services at public schools, among others.

For more information visit: www.hispanicunity.org. Follow us on online: Faceboook.com/Hispanicunity.org. Twitter: @hispanicunity.org.

Media Contact: Arminda Resto
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(813) 545-0101

SOURCE Hispanic Unity of Florida (HUF)

Car Care Council Now International Organization

January 28, 2019

BETHESDA, Maryland, Jan. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Car Care Council today announced an agreement with the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) and the Asociación Nacional de Representantes, Importadores y Distribuidores de Refacciones y Accesorios para Automóviles, A.C. (ARIDRA) to create Car Care Council North America to direct the “Be Car Care Aware” consumer education campaign in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

“Car Care Council North America builds on the positive reputation and image of the current Car Care Council, that has been funded and directed by the Auto Care Association for nearly 20 years as a credible source of information about the benefits of vehicle maintenance, care and repair,” said Rich White, Car Care Council executive director.

“As everyone working in the global auto care industry knows, proper vehicle maintenance is a universal issue and a challenge that has no borders. Expanding the Car Care Council initiatives in Canada and Mexico is a logical next step in educating consumers about the benefits of regular vehicle upkeep,” said Bill Hanvey, Auto Care Association president and CEO. “We are thrilled to reinforce our association’s ongoing partnerships with AIA Canada and ARIDRA.”

“The North American automotive aftermarket industry is more connected than ever before,” says Jean-François Champagne, president, AIA Canada. “Establishing the CCCNA as an organization that reaches across borders to provide extensive consumer education on vehicle care and maintenance in all three countries together is a clear reflection of that interconnectivity. AIA Canada is proud to be a part of this initiative.”

“The creation of the expanded council seeks the unification of services in the United States, Canada and Mexico, to ensure that vehicles have preventive and not corrective maintenance. We intend to create consumer awareness to keep the vehicles in optimal condition,” said Alejandro Calderón, ARIDRA president. “For ARIDRA, it is an honor to join Car Care Council North America, which will surely help reduce accidents and increase vehicle passenger safety.”

AIA Canada is the national trade association that brings together the entire automotive aftermarket supply and service chain. AIA’s mandate is to promote, educate and represent members in areas that impact the growth and prosperity of the industry.

ARIDRA is a civil association based in Mexico City, which includes manufacturers, representatives, importers and distributors of automobile spare parts and accessories. Founded in 1943, it represents the image of the aftermarket in Mexico. It has been acting on behalf of its members for 75 years on matters of common interest to help its strategic development and improving their business environment. ARIDRA currently has 151 members in Mexico.

The key goals of Car Care Council North America (CCCNA) include:

Substantially increasing the number of consumers reached with information about proper vehicle care and maintenance on behalf of the three associations’ respective members and industries as a whole.
Structuring CCCNA to ensure a level of autonomy to accommodate country-specific cultural, language and other unique needs for each of the U.S., Canada and Mexico organizations, while centralizing the organization under the umbrella of the current U.S. Car Care Council to leverage economies of scale.
Creating an advisory group with representatives from each association to help guide CCCNA to ensure that the needs of their respective members, motoring public and industries are being met.
Launching a central easy-to-navigate web portal where consumers, industry professionals and the media can locate and download car care content in English, Spanish and French from each of the U.S., Canada and Mexico websites.
Increasing the number of service and repair businesses throughout North America participating in the “Be Car Care Aware” consumer education campaign by providing them access to communications materials, marketing tools and other helpful resources.

About the Car Care Council:
The Car Care Council is the source of information for the “Be Car Care Aware” consumer education campaign promoting the benefits of regular vehicle care, maintenance and repair to consumers. For the latest car care news, visit the council’s online media room at http://media.carcare.org. To order a free copy of the popular Car Care Guide, visit the council’s consumer education website at www.carcare.org.

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SOURCE Car Care Council

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