New Era Cap Launches Second Annual Hispanic Heritage Collection To Honor Hispanic Heritage Month

September 14, 2018

Full Line of the New Era Hispanic Heritage Collection

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Learfield Licensing Partners, a trademark management agency specializing in licensing and branding, announces alongside New Era Cap, the return of the Hispanic Heritage Collection in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. The second year of this collaboration has added more than three times as many colleges, including The University of Texas and The University of Southern California, and three additional artists from across the country. In addition to the new line of headwear, New Era Cap and 289c have added apparel offerings for each artist.

“We had such an amazing response from our partners and their fans last year that it was a natural progression to expand to new colleges, cities and additional talented artists,” said Ben Emmons, vice president of marketing at Learfield Licensing Partners. “This program isn’t simply about growing royalties, but rather growing our partners’ brands and building upon the connection to their diverse student bodies and fans while also strengthening relationships with local communities.”

In developing the line, each artist had complete creative independence with artwork, construction and fabrics. Miami-based ABSTRK’S swim trunk inspired hats, Los Otros’ reflective ink hats for nighttime mural bicyclists and Federico’s “modern-day cowboy hat” are examples of the artist-inspired line.

Retail marketing and activations are planned throughout the month to highlight the unique collection and involve the community. Recent events for the Hispanic Heritage Collection:

Launch party at SprATX in Austin, TX with artist Federico Archuleta – video

Mural installation outside the University of Houston’s stadium with artists Daniel Anguilu and Nacho during the football game against Arizona on 9/8/18 – video

New artists joining 2018’s Hispanic Heritage Collection:

ABSTRK – a Cuban American and Miami native known for his graffiti and traditional fine art work. ABSTRK’s work consists of forms pulled from outlines and letter structure as well as traditional fine art.

Federico Archuleta – raised in the border town of El Paso and now residing in Austin, TX, his work is influenced by cultures from both sides of the border and aptly described as graffiti western.

Ignacio Sanchez “Nacho” – from Houston, TX, Nacho’s artwork expands across walls and other mediums.

Returning from last year’s acclaimed collection will be Mister Cartoon, David Flores, Los Otros and Daniel Anguilu. To learn more about the artists with videos and to view the full line, visit http://bit.ly/HH_artists.

The collection will be available at Fanatics, Follett, Barnes & Noble, LIDS, Academy, respective on-campus bookstores, mistercartoon.com, SprATX, and other niche retailers.

Schools participating in Hispanic Heritage Collection
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Irvine
California State University, Long Beach
California State University, San Bernardino
Florida Atlantic University
University of Houston
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
University of New Mexico
Nova Southeastern University
Sam Houston State University
San Diego State University
San Francisco State University
San Jose State University
Texas State University
University of Southern California
University of Texas, Arlington
University of Texas, Austin
University of Texas at El Paso
University of Texas, Rio Grande
University of Texas at San Antonio

About Learfield Licensing Partners
Learfield Licensing Partners is a world-class licensing firm whose services and success align perfectly with Learfield’s history, strength and reputation. With industry-leading technology and a dynamic team of licensing and branding experts, we provide best practices and strategies to properly protect and promote our clients’ brands, and build partnerships that help our clients succeed, with resources and strategies for growth from Learfield.

Learfield, which has a deep presence in the college athletics landscape, manages the multimedia and sponsorship rights for more than 125 collegiate institutions, conferences and arenas, and supports athletic departments at all competitive levels as title sponsor of the Learfield Directors’ Cup. For more than four decades, Learfield has connected brands to the excitement, passion, tradition, fun and fans of college sports and now leverages multiple platforms and partnerships through distinct offerings through its affiliated companies.

About New Era Cap
New Era Cap Co., Inc. is an international lifestyle brand with an authentic sports heritage that dates back over 90 years. Best known for being the official on-field cap for Major League Baseball and the National Football League, New Era Cap is the brand of choice not only for its headwear collection, but also for its accessories and apparel lines for men, women and youth. The brand is worn as a symbol of self-expression by athletes, artists and some of the most interesting people around the globe. New Era Cap encourages people to truly express their personal style and individuality through its products. The Company is headquartered in Buffalo, NY and operates facilities in Canada, Europe, Brazil, Japan, and Hong Kong. For more information, visit www.neweracap.com.

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Portada Reveals Managers of Brands Like Wilson, Best Buy, PepsiCo, Coty, Amazon and Unilever to Participate in This Year’s #PortadaMX on October 17

September 14, 2018

Portada MX, Octubre 17, Casa Lamm — Portada MX, October 17, Casa Lamm

MEXICO CITY, Sept. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Portada, the leading platform of networking solutions for dynamic technology, marketing and media companies that take into account cultural perceptions and passion points in engaging consumers, announced today the agenda of Portada México taking place October 17 at Casa Lamm in Mexico City. Sponsored by Futbol Sites, this edition of Portada México will be a success.

BRAND EXECUTIVES TAKING PART IN PORTADAMX INCLUDE:

Ángel Carmona, Business Manager Latin America, Wilson Sporting Goods
José Camargo Samperio, Ecommerce SubDirector, Best Buy Mexico
Andrea Echániz Cuenca, Senior Project Manager, Grupo Bursátil Mexicano
Yamile Elias, Director of Business Innovation & Marketing, PepsiCo
Iker Palazuelos Atollini, Brand Manager, Salomon Latam
Carlos Leal, Marketing Director, Rappi
Rafael López de Azua, Head of Media and Digital, LATAM (Director), Coty
Martín Jones, Digital Director South Cluster, Philip Morris International
Guillermo Rivera, Senior Marketing Manager, Amazon
Juliana Sarria, Manager of Consumer Engagement, Grupo Gepp – PepsiCo México
Eduardo Angulo, Marketing Director, Unilever Mexico

For the first time Portada will be including in the event in Mexico its Portada Meet-Up service, which allows attendees to hold one-on-one meetings with four brand and agency executives chosen beforehand by the attendees when acquiring their tickets. The executives are members of the exclusive Portada Council System, which brings together prominent brand and agency representatives in Latin America. As part of Portada México activities, members of the Brand Star Committee Latam and Agency Star Committee Latam will meet behind closed doors to discuss important issues.

In addition to high level networking opportunities in a beautiful home from the early 20^th Century, all attendees of #PortadaMX can participate in two interactive workshops with experts on trends that are transforming the marketing industry. First, Carlos Leal, marketing director at Rappi, will offer a workshop on App-Marketing. Later on, Javier Martínez Morodo, director general of Grupo Bursátil Mexicano, will share his insights in a workshop on Fintech innovations.

To acquire tickets to Portada México, which include admission to the two interactive workshops and the Portada Meet-Up service, please visit the event website at https://www.portada-online.com/events/portadamexico/ and register as soon as possible.

Additional details about the agenda will be provided between now and the event.

About Portada:

We are the leading platform of networking solutions for dynamic technology, marketing and media companies that take into account cultural perceptions and know how to identify what consumers in the Americas are passionate about. Portada partners receive the best business contacts by means of a guaranteed number of annual meetings with brand marketing executives. In addition, partners obtain the best services in brand marketing development and public relations through Portada’s resources (events, magazine, digital platforms and social networks) with an audited reach of more than 120,000* marketing and media executives. To view testimonials by members of the Portada Council System, visit: https://www.portada-online.com/2018/05/31/loreal-allstate-coty-and-many-more-share-their-experience-with-portadas-council-system-membership/

To learn more about Portada’s services, please contact Michelle Lopez, Sales Coordinator, at [email protected].

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(Español) La CPSC exhorta a los consumidores a tomar precauciones tras el paso del huracán Florence

September 14, 2018

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1973 and charged with protecting the American public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call the CPSC hotline at 1-800-638-2772, or visit http://www.saferproducts.gov. Further recall information is available at http://www.cpsc.gov.

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Sally Beauty Launches Exclusive Hair Color Kits In A Box

September 14, 2018

DENTON, Texas, Sept. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Sally Beauty has launched exclusive box hair color kits in their private label brand, ion, and in one other national brand.

ion™, the professional hair color line trusted by stylists, now delivers professional hair color to homes with the game changing Intensive Shine ® color kit. The kits leave hair radiant and luxurious in four easy steps, providing shine and smoothness through a unique blend of precious oils. Initially available in ten ravishing shades, the kits make hair instantly look and feel healthier with the added convenience of DIY application at an exceptional value launch value of $9.99.

“We are excited to introduce the ion Intensive Shine hair color kits that make gorgeous, salon-quality hair possible in the comfort of your home,” said Carrie McDermott, President of Sally Beauty. “This initiative is grounded on recent consumer research conducted that shows a high percentage of our loyal Sally Beauty customers still rely heavily on the simplicity and ease of box color. Up until now, Sally Beauty has only sold professional color, separate from developer and separate from the accessories needed to complete the task. If our customers desire a box color option, we now have provided that option.”

The ion Intensive Shine kits are permanent hair color kits that include everything needed to achieve salon-grade hair at home. The kits include hair color, a pre-filled applicator bottle with developer, pre-color treatment, after-color treatment, gloves, and step-by-step instructions. The naturally conditioning oils, an amalgam of Moroccan Argan, Tahitian Tamanu, Camellia, and Coconut oils, combine with superior quality dyes to transform weak, dull hair to hair that is, smooth and healthy looking. The easily applied non-drip formula boasts a pleasant fragrance and 100% fade resistant gray coverage. Each application adds vibrancy and shine — up to 2.5 times more shine on untreated hair.

McDermott commented, “ion is known for its luxurious formulas that are incredibly gentle and protect against damage, and is proudly a preferred hair color line by the industry’s top stylists. With the Intensive Shine hair color kits, we’ve made it easy to have healthy looking, lustrous hair by delivering pro color in a box. The DIY convenience allows you to have salon-quality hair on your own schedule, something our customers are sure to love.”

The ion Intensive Shine Hair Color Kits are now available in all Sally Beauty locations in the US and Puerto Rico, and sallybeauty.com.

About Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.

Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SBH) is an international specialty retailer and distributor of professional beauty supplies with revenues of approximately $3.9 billion annually. Through the Sally Beauty Supply and Beauty Systems Group businesses, the Company sells and distributes through 5,170 stores, including 184 franchised units, and has operations throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Chile, Peru, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Spain and Germany. Sally Beauty Supply stores offer up to 8,000 products for hair, skin, and nails through professional lines such as OPI^®, China Glaze^®, Wella^®, Clairol^®, Conair^® and Hot Shot Tools^®, as well as an extensive selection of proprietary merchandise. Beauty Systems Group stores, branded as CosmoProf or Armstrong McCall stores, along with its outside sales consultants, sell up to 10,500 professionally branded products including Paul Mitchell^®, Wella^®, Matrix^®, Schwarzkopf^®, Kenra^®, Goldwell^®, Joico^® and Aquage^®, intended for use in salons and for resale by salons to retail consumers. For more information about Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc., please visit sallybeautyholdings.com.

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Texas home sales, median home prices increase during the second quarter of 2018

September 13, 2018

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AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The number of homes sold in Texas—and the median price for those homes—continued to rise during the second quarter of 2018, according to the 2018-Q2 Texas Quarterly Housing Report released today by the Texas Association of Realtors.

“We had a strong kickoff to the summer selling season this year, topping 100,000 homes sold during the second quarter,” said Kaki Lybbert, chairman of the Texas Association of Realtors. “Despite the tight supply of homes on the market, growth in home sales volume and median home prices shows that the demand to own a home remains strong across the state.”

The Texas real estate market recorded 100,227 homes sold in the second quarter of 2018, a 2.8 percent increase compared to the second quarter of 2017. The median sales price increased 4.4 percent during the same time frame to $238,000. Of all homes sold, 30.2 percent were priced from $200,000 to $299,999—the highest share of sales among all price-class distributions. Homes priced from $100,000 to $199,999 represented the second-highest share of sales with 29.2 percent.

Jim Gaines, chief economist with the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University, commented, “Home sales activity remained strong for the second quarter of 2018. The demand for housing remains at an all-time high, but statewide we’re seeing a slower rate of increase in sales compared to previous quarters due to the lack of inventory of properties for sale.”

Active listings increased 0.3 percent from the second quarter last year to 110,330 listings in the second quarter of 2018. Homes for sale in Texas spent an average of 87 days on the market during the second quarter, one day less than the second quarter of 2017.

Months of housing inventory in Texas decreased 0.1 months from the second quarter of 2017 to 3.9 months of inventory. According to the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University, a market balanced between supply and demand has between 6.0 and 6.5 months of inventory.

Chairman Lybbert concluded, “As home prices continue to increase, housing inventory statewide remains constrained and affordability continues to be a challenge for many homebuyers across the state. As the demand for Texas homes is projected to be strong through the rest of 2018, Texas REALTORS® will continue to advocate for policies to make homeownership attainable for more Texans.”

About the Texas Quarterly Housing Report
Data for the Texas Quarterly Housing Report is provided through a partnership among local REALTOR® associations, local multiple listing services (MLSs) and the Texas Association of REALTORS®. The report is made possible through a research agreement with the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University. The report provides quarterly real estate sales data for Texas and 25 metropolitan statistical areas in Texas.

About the Texas Association of REALTORS®
With more than 114,000 members, the Texas Association of REALTORS® is a professional membership organization that represents all aspects of real estate in Texas. We are the advocate for REALTORS® and private property rights in Texas. Visit texasrealestate.com to learn more.

CONTACT:
Morgan Moritz
Pierpont Communications
+1-512-448-4950
[email protected]

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Gerawan Applauds the California Supreme Court’s Decision to Affirm the Right of Farmworkers to Have Their Votes Counted

September 13, 2018

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FRESNO, California, Sept. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The California Supreme Court yesterday unanimously rejected a bid by the United Farm Workers of America (UFW) and the California Agricultural Labor Relations Board (ALRB) to overturn a court order directing the ALRB to count the ballots in one of the largest decertification elections in California agricultural labor history.

The UFW won an election at Gerawan in 1990. In 1995, the UFW inexplicably disappeared without attempting to bargain for a contract. After returning in 2012, the UFW demanded that the ALRB impose a contract that would require Gerawan farmworkers to pay the UFW to keep their jobs. The decertification election was held on November 5, 2013, after a majority of Gerawan farmworkers asked to decide whether to oust the UFW as their bargaining representative.

At the request of the UFW, the ALRB refused to count the ballots, concluding that it is “impossible to know” whether the workers’ request for an election represented their “true sentiments” when it came time to vote.

On May 30, 2018, the California Court of Appeal in Fresno reversed the Board, and directed it to count the ballots. “Unfortunately,” the court said, “the Board was apparently so zealous to punish this employer, it lost sight of the importance of the election itself” and “unnecessarily disenfranchised the workers without any meaningful consideration of whether the employer’s conduct reasonably impacted the worker’s freedom of choice in the election.”

The UFW and the ALRB asked the California Supreme Court to reverse this decision, claiming that the court lacked the power to “interfere” with the ALRB’s oversight of elections. “Yesterday’s decision reaffirms the fundamental principle that open and transparent government is an essential check against the arbitrary exercise of official power,'” said David A. Schwarz, counsel for Gerawan.

Dan Gerawan, co-owner of Gerawan Farming, applauded yesterday’s decision: “Our family has consistently maintained that we will honor the results of the election, once we know the election results. We hope that the ALRB will finally do the same, and immediately count the ballots.”

Excerpts from the court decision the ALRB and UFW wanted the California Supreme Court to overturn:

“Contrary to the Board’s heavy-handed approach to this issue, it has long been recognized that although the state has power to regulate unions and labor relations, it must not trespass upon the domains set apart for free speech and free assembly’ in how it applies such laws.” (p. 81)
“[T]he Board sought to justify its result with the perplexing statement that ‘it is impossible to know whether the signatures gathered in support of the decertification petition represented the workers’ true sentiments.’ The . . . . Board’s inability to divine the employees’ subjective motives for signing the petition is not a basis to either strike the petition or nullify the election.” (p. 131, n. 120).
“We find the Board’s secretive approach troubling, especially in light of the fundamental principle that open and transparent government are an essential check against the arbitrary exercise of official power.” (p. 110, n. 106)
“In view of these serious concerns that may arise where (as here) the Board refuses to tally election ballots, we call upon the Legislature to consider whether legislative action is needed to prevent such occurrences in future cases.” (p. 110, n. 106)
“[W]e are convinced that the [Board’s] approach is fatally inconsistent with the ALRA because it fails to accord sufficient value, weight and importance to the employees’ fundamental right to choose via secret ballot election. Indeed, it virtually ignores that right.” (p. 123)

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Goya Foods Partners With Make-A-Wish New Jersey To Grant Teenage Girl’s Wish To Have A Quinceañera

September 13, 2018

JERSEY CITY, N.J., Sept. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — 15-year-old Sharlin from Andover, New Jersey, experienced a special, cultural milestone in her life – a Quinceañera party in her honor. Sharlin’s wish, hosted at Perona Farms in Andover, was granted in partnership with Goya Foods and Make-A-Wish New Jersey. Through the long-established Goya Gives program, Make-A-Wish and Goya joined together to create an unforgettable experience for Sharlin and her family.

“Every little girl dreams of being a princess one day and we are so happy to be a part of making Sharlin’s wish come true,” says Rafael Toro, Director of Public Relations of Goya Foods. “Through Goya Gives, we are able to make meaningful contributions and a difference in the lives who need it the most.”

Make-A-Wish creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Sharlin, diagnosed with a critical heart condition, declared that her one true wish was to celebrate this significant moment in her life, consistent with her Mexican culture, with her closest friends and family. Sharlin’s heart condition has presented many struggles for her, but she has faced them with courage and a positive attitude. When Sharlin’s mother, Maricruz, was told Sharlin’s wish for a Quinceañera would be granted, she began to cry tears of joy.

The evening began with Sharlin and her family arriving to Perona Farms in a horse-drawn carriage, greeted by over 75 guests including friends, family, Make-A-Wish staff, volunteers, and friends from Goya. Through their partnership, Goya provided financial support of Sharlin’s wish to cover costs of the celebration, in addition to working with community partners and securing a fully-donated dress and custom fitting for Sharlin from Arecia’s Creations in Weehawkin, designing and printing event invitations, and providing volunteers to assist in the successful execution of the event.

“How proud are we to call Goya a partner as we celebrate Sharlin on this special night,” shared Tom Weatherall, President & CEO of Make-A-Wish New Jersey. “They have continued to go above and beyond in their commitment to making Sharlin’s wish a life-changing experience, giving hope, strength and joy to a child when she needs it most.”

In addition to the horse-drawn carriage, the evening included a special dance with her father, traditional ceremonies, food, music, dancing, and a celebration of Sharlin.

Goya Gives is a national initiative committed to promoting and supporting the overall well-being of the community through social responsibility, environmental initiatives and company values.

For more information on Goya Gives, please visit, goya.com and for more on Make-A-Wish New Jersey, visit nj.wish.org.

About GOYA
Founded in 1936, Goya Foods, Inc. is America’s largest Hispanic-owned food company, and has established itself as the leader in Latin American food and condiments. Goya manufactures, packages, and distributes over 2,500 high-quality food products from Spain, the Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America. Goya products have their roots in the culinary traditions of Hispanic communities around the world. The combination of authentic ingredients, robust seasonings and convenient preparation makes Goya products ideal for every taste and every table. For more information on Goya Foods, please visit www.goya.com.

ABOUT MAKE-A-WISH^®Make-A-Wish creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. We seek to bring every eligible child’s wish to life because a wish is an integral part of a child’s treatment journey. Research shows children who have wishes granted can build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight their illness. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Make-A-Wish is the world’s leading children’s wish-granting organization, serving children in every community in the United States and in more than 50 countries worldwide. Together, generous donors, supporters, staff and more than 35,000 volunteers across the U.S., grant a wish every 34 minutes, on average, somewhere in the country. Since 1980, Make-A-Wish has granted more than 300,000 wishes to children in the U.S. and its territories; more than 15,400 in 2017 alone.

Contact:	MAKE-A-WISH NEW JERSEY
	Michael Dominick, Director of Communications
	[email protected] / 215-272-5032

	GOYA
	Natalie J. Maniscalco
	RETRO Media NYC
	[email protected] / 845-659-6506

Make-A-Wish^®New Jersey
Samuel & Josephine Plumeri
Wishing Place
1384 Perrineville Road
Monroe Township, NJ 08831

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del Sol Foundation and Faith-based Community Organizations Collaborate to Launch Largest and Most-Ambitious Energy Security Project in History of Puerto Rico

September 13, 2018

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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The del Sol Foundation for Energy Security, a non-profit organization founded by members of sonnen Inc. and individuals from other organizations to oversee the implementation of humanitarian microgrids for relief following Hurricane Maria, today announced the launch of the ‘Lighthouse Project.’ This initiative is a first-of-its-kind attempt to outfit 3,000 places of worship, community centers, schools and hospitals with solar + storage technology capable of empowering communities and serving as a beacon of hope in the face of hurricanes and power outages.

Commencing immediately, the del Sol Foundation – using energy storage technology coupled with rooftop solar arrays – will begin outfitting 500 sites located throughout the island. Microgrids installed during this first phase will ultimately be capable of providing services to up to 250,000 people per day. Planned microgrids at church locations will include a wide variety of assistive technology including refrigerators, air conditioning units, LED lighting, router and cell phone charging capabilities, hot plate cookers, washing machines, clean water filtration systems and even mini-pharmacies – all capable of 13 consecutive hours of operation per day. The entire fleet of 3,000 planned microgrids has the potential to reach 1.5 million people.

The Lighthouse Project is made possible through the charitable efforts and donations of many, starting with the faith-based community in Puerto Rico and its extensive network, which reaches the continental United States. Led by Pastor Aníbal Heredia, Founder of the Puerto Rico Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, these faith-based organizations are driving the adoption of renewables as a means of protecting residents of the island from power outages during future storms.

Pastor Heredia is widely-recognized as the architect of an expansive faith-based network that relies upon leaders identified and installed in each of the 78 municipalities throughout Puerto Rico. The Lighthouse Project has secured signatures and commitment from all 78 Faith Office Directors, as well as 700 signatures from Faith leaders across the island. Empowered by the prospect of lasting change, these Faith Office Directors will serve as managers for each outfitted religious center, and convene in September to discuss fundraising and deployment. It is this vision that will not only enable the use of technology for energy security, but will more importantly empower communities throughout the island to collaborate and develop these sites with inspiring strength and determination.

“Having spoken with so many leaders at religious sites throughout the island, it’s become clear to me that the work at hand represents something greater than just day-to-day energy use, but about working in unison to create a lasting infrastructure to support our people and the future of Puerto Rico,” said Pastor Anibal Heredia, Founder of the Puerto Rico Faith-Based and Community Initiatives. “This project has truly become a movement for Hispanic people, the United States and hopefully individuals around the world to understand that no situation is so dire as to give up hope. In this crucial time, Puerto Rico urgently needs this project and we are counting on one another to ensure the vision comes to fruition.”

Another individual who has provided extensive support via his tireless commitment to serving the underprivileged and less-fortunate is Henry C. Lozano, Deputy Assistant to President George W. Bush, and Director of the USA Freedom Corps. With an extensive network of high-profile donors and philanthropic individuals and organizations, Mr. Lozano has generated significant interest and attention throughout the continental United States as well as in Puerto Rico, where he has visited several times.

“I have been so honored and humbled to work alongside Pastor Heredia, members of the del Sol Foundation, and most importantly, the people of Puerto Rico, who have provided some tremendous inspiration to those fortunate enough to witness it,” said Henry C. Lozano, Advisor to the del Sol Foundation. “Powered by the sun and united by a community vision, we will help these impoverished areas and our fellow Americans who inhabit them create a future they can depend on and be proud of.”

Similar to the previous 12 microgrid locations established by the Foundation following Hurricane Maria, new sites will be used for life-changing purposes such as shelters for refugees, kitchens, clean water filtration systems, community centers, schools, laundromats and more. An independently-managed 501(c)(3), del Sol possesses a clear vision of providing “a hand up, not a handout” to Puerto Rican communities ravaged by storms and in desperate need of power. The technological capabilities enable citizens to become agents of change, fostering collaboration among some of the most disadvantaged communities in the United States at a time they needed support the most.

“I am truly honored to work alongside individuals such Pastor Anibal Heredia and Henry C. Lozano, among others from the Puerto Rican and mainland U.S. communities as we seek to build a ‘Lighthouse energy security shield’ for the people of Puerto Rico,” said Blake Richetta, President at del Sol Foundation. “Since the first donated microgrid last fall, the entire del Sol team has been inspired by the way those battling challenges far more difficult than our own came together to rebuild parts of the island. We have learned that solar + storage technology is simply the tool enabling local leaders and citizens to empower one another and lift up an entire community, creating an impact that lasts far beyond simple day-to-day energy, and serving as the future for the people of Puerto Rico.”

The general public is also encouraged to contribute to this groundbreaking vision for energy security, as the del Sol Foundation continues to solicit donations from people from around the world committed to supporting the intersection of technology and human empowerment taking place in Puerto Rico. The del Sol Foundation website donation portal can be found here: https://www.delsolfoundation.org/take-action/

About del Sol Foundation for Energy Security.
The del Sol Foundation for Energy Security is a 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2017. The Foundation is an independent entity whose mission is to provide aid to individuals and entire communities in need, including those impacted by energy instability, who would benefit from clean, reliable and affordable energy. The Foundation’s work in Puerto Rico serves as an example of success in effectively engaging and empowering local community leaders, citizens and businesses with “a hand up, not a handout” and producing true resiliency in the face of natural disasters. http://www.delsolfoundation.org/

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MoneyGram Launches Money Transfer Service to all Mobile Wallets in Ghana

September 13, 2018

ACCRA, Ghana, Sept. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — MoneyGram (NASDAQ:MGI) and Zeepay, a mobile financial services company, announced today a new partnership that enables customers around the world to send money directly to more than 11 million mobile wallets in Ghana. With this new service, MoneyGram becomes the only leading money transfer provider in the country to offer consumers three different options to pick up funds from over 200 countries around the world.

“This is an important milestone for MoneyGram in Ghana as we’re now offering real-time, seamless service to our customers and giving them more choices about how to receive their funds – at a physical location, directly to a bank account or a mobile wallet,” said Grant Lines, MoneyGram’s chief revenue officer. “Giving consumers the flexibility to choose between digital and cash pick-up is, and will continue to be, a competitive advantage for the company.”

Funds can be sent via MoneyGram online or at any one of MoneyGram’s thousands of locations in 200 countries and territories around the world into mobile wallets in minutes. Money can be accessed 24/7 and used instantly for purchasing goods and services online. The receiver may also pick up their remittance in cash at over 2,000 banking partners’ locations across the country or have it debited into a bank account.

“Together with MoneyGram, we are building the future digital payments ecosystem in Ghana. I look forward to seeing the launch of similar services in other African countries,” said Andrew Taki Appiah, managing director at Zeepay.

According to the World Bank, in 2017, $2.2 billion flowed into Ghana, mainly from the United States ($585 million), Nigeria ($395 million), the United Kingdom ($286 million), Italy ($145 million) and Germany ($115 million).

For more information about the service, please visit www.moneygram.com.gh

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March Of Dimes Praises Passage Of S. 3029, The PREEMIE Reauthorization Act Of 2018

September 13, 2018

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WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — March of Dimes hailed U.S. Senate passage today of S. 3029, the PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2018, a bill to renew key laws aimed at preventing and treating preterm birth and its complications.

“Preterm birth continues to be an under-recognized and under-appreciated crisis in maternal and child health,” stated March of Dimes President Stacey D. Stewart. “Today, one in every 10 U.S. babies is born too soon, placing them at risk for a range of health consequences. Passage of the PREEMIE Act reaffirms the Senate’s commitment to ensuring that every pregnancy is healthy and every baby gets the best possible start in life.”

The PREEMIE Reauthorization Act renews a range of federal programs that support research, education and prevention efforts related to preterm birth. It would renew the Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Infant Mortality and update its charge to include issues like maternal mortality and maternal immunization. S. 3029 would also create a new federal interagency committee to coordinate the many federal programs that impact preterm birth prevention either directly or indirectly. More information on the legislation is available here.

The PREEMIE Act is supported by a wide range of organizations committed to maternal and child health along with March of Dimes, including the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, and the Children’s Hospitals Association. A full list of organizations supporting the bill may be found here.

“March of Dimes is grateful to Senators Lamar Alexander and Michael Bennet for being steadfast champions of maternal and child health for many years,” Ms. Stewart added. “This important step forward would not have been possible without their tireless support.”

S. 3029 now proceeds to the House of Representatives. A companion bill, H.R. 6085, is sponsored by Reps. Anna Eshoo (D-CA) and Leonard Lance (R-NJ) and has bipartisan support.

About March of Dimes
March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies. We support research, lead programs and provide education and advocacy so that every family can have the best possible start. Building on a successful 80-year legacy of impact and innovation, we stand up for every mom and every baby. Visit marchofdimes.org or nacersano.org for more information. Visit shareyourstory.org for comfort and support. Find us on Facebook or follow us on Instagram and Twitter.

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