Daycare Owl Providing Free Childcare to those affected by the California Wildfires

October 16, 2017

DUBLIN, California, Oct. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Daycare Owl has rallied over a dozen daycares and counting to offer free childcare to families displaced by the Northern California Wildfires. Childcare providers across Northern California are reaching out to aid their state in this time of need.

“These providers can ease the burden for parents for a few hours, get these children out of the burning air, provide love, comfort, and most important a sense of normalcy. We are truly uplifted by the giving spirit of these providers all of whom badly wanted to contribute but just didn’t know how until we approached them. Daycare Owl’s platform allows us to mobilize these daycares like never before,” said Akriti Srivastava, CEO of Daycare Owl. If you are a parent affected by these wildfires, please call Daycare Owl’s growing list of providers. If parents are unable to find care near a city they are sheltered in then please email [email protected]. Childcare providers who wish to contribute free childcare services can email [email protected].

What is Daycare Owl?
Daycare Owl is a free and simple way to market and search for daycares online. Daycare Owl was specifically created for family home childcare providers. Our platform allows daycares to put in all the important details parents need to know about your daycare. Providers can showcase their weekly availability, timing, daycare photos, and so much more! Providers will also have new flexibility that they have never had before, the ability to market hourly rates. Weekly care, daily care, night care, even date night care, you can find it all on Daycare Owl.

If you would like more information, please contact Akriti Srivastava at 510-396-4260 or email at [email protected]

Akriti Srivastava
CEO & Co-Founder, Daycare Owl
www.daycareowl.com

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(Español) BBVA lanza Tuyyo: Un servicio global de transferencia de dinero móvil

October 16, 2017

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Blue Bloodhound Launches Their 2.0 Platform for Busy Fourth Quarter

October 16, 2017

HICKORY, N.C., Oct. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, Blue Bloodhound is launching their 2.0 platform that is addressing a frustration point that contributes to the driver shortage by matching CDL drivers – with or without their own truck – with thousands of jobs. The online tool and mobile app lets drivers shop runs, pick their pay and get instant deposits – with or without their own truck.

“Truck drivers are frustrated by the lack of flexibility, respect and relatively low wages,” says Tana Greene, founder of Blue Bloodhound, an online tool created to transform how hiring works in the conservative world of trucking. “Many drivers don’t want the structure of a W-2 job but have no other alternative unless they can afford their own tractor and trailer and become an owner-operator.”

By the Year 2020, 40 percent of American workers will not work for a company and those that do, will most likely have a side-gig. Truckers are some of the country’s original “gigers” in an industry that’s generations old — before the digital on-demand economy existed.

“I’m able to step into the cab of a major carrier and drive a run that works with my schedule,” says Robert Santiago, a Blue Bloodhound driver who has completed dozens of runs. “The pay is known upfront and deposited into my account when I finish the haul.”

Greene sees the benefits from every perspective citing, “Carriers win because they don’t have to onboard based on volume and fluctuation of runs and drivers get the respect and pay they deserve.”

Drivers can sign-up at Blue Bloodhound and begin work within a matter of days.

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PINALEN® Launches “CLEAN BRIGHT” Ad Campaign to Celebrate the Launch of its Enhanced Line of Multipurpose Cleaners

October 16, 2017

HOUSTON, Oct. 9, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — PINALEN®, maker of household cleaning products, introduces an enhanced line of multipurpose cleaners. Newly designed, bright, bold and colorful labels feature photographic images of the long-lasting fragrances in each bottle. Fragrances include lavender, floral, fruit blossom, ocean breeze, pine and the newly introduced lemon.

PINALEN Max Aromas® provides long-lasting Scent Boost technology extending the fragrance in most usage occasions for more than 30 hours*. Consumers can also purchase PINALEN® Original, a pine oil-based cleaner offering 3X more pine oil power than its competition**. All formulas leave a clean, fresh fragrance. Easy-to-grip bottles in 28, 56 and 128-ounce sizes complete the product line-up.

To celebrate the redesign and long-lasting fragrances, PINALEN® has launched the CLEAN BRIGHT campaign, in partnership with Cavalry Agency in Chicago. “The campaign features the PINALEN® consumer, enjoying the long-lasting fragrances around her home, in a playful LA LA LAND-like concept,” says Gustavo González, Senior Brand Manager for PINALEN®. “The ads illustrate the joy of cleaning with long-lasting fragrances that delight the senses and make living spaces soar.”

The campaign is running on digital, video and radio media platforms in major U.S. markets. CLEAN BRIGHT has sparked social media engagement by several popular home and lifestyle influencers including Ali Jardine, SweetNewYork and The Snazzy Mom. Postings reveal their discovery of PINALEN®, and the creative ways they bring the fragrance profiles to life in their homes.

The PINALEN® family of products helps consumers to economically and efficiently clean household surfaces. Brand extensions include: PINALEN® Original and PINALEN Max Aromas®. Diluting with water multiplies the solution, giving users exponentially more cleanings and fewer trips to the store.

About AlEn USA

AlEn USA is a household cleaning and laundry products company headquartered in Houston, Texas. Its portfolio of brands include CLORALEN®, ENSUEÑO®, PINALEN®, PINOL®, FLASH®, Xtra-Pine ®, Pine-o-Pine®. AlEn’s strong manufacturing base comprises multiple products: bleach, cleaners, powder detergents, liquid laundry detergent and fabric softeners. One of its corporate values is to generate sustainable growth based on best practices of social responsibility, striving to protect the environment and make more efficient use of natural resources. AlEnusa.com

* If used as the label recommends. (Does not apply to PINALEN Max Aromas® Fruit Blossom)

**Based on pine oil content vs leading pine cleaner.

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Kaori By Walter Martino “The Million-Dollar Chef”™ Unveils His New Executive Lunch Menu

October 16, 2017

MIAMI, Oct. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/– Many restaurants are quick to describe their food as “fusion,” but few are able to successfully fuse two different cuisines. Celebrity Chef , and now Restaurateur Walter Martino is at the helm of an ambitious new venture in Miami’s Downtown/Brickell District, with a menu that combines Japanese fare with Italian flavors.

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Now Chef Walter has decided to extend Kaori’s hours and has curated a brand new executive lunch menu and will open from 12:00-3:00PM, Monday to Friday. Fueled by his passion to ignite all fives senses Walter has created a presentation that features appetizer options which include prosciutto rolls with fine imported ham from Italy, tomato bruschetta or guests can try the vegetable tempura made in a light low calorie batter. For the main guests can choose from gnocchi alla sorentina, vegetable risotto sourced locally for freshness, and our famous Mediterranean octopus. Kaori desert suggestions include their light and crème Tiramisu or the flaky puff pastry Mille-Feulle, or their panna cotta Nutella. All three courses for $23.00. “Opening for lunch is an opportunity to introduce our concept to new guests,” says Walter Martino, executive chef and owner of Kaori. “While we offer a more in-depth menu in the evening, lunch provides us with a platform to showcase our unique fusion menu and an opportunity for new guests to experience our brand.” ” For current customers it is a great time to revisit Kaori during the day and try something different on our new lunch menu. Along with serving his guests from this delectable three-course fusion menu Kaori will provide delivery of this unique fair in a bento box for one or two people and can accommodate any catering requests or larger parties with 24-hour notice.

About Kaori by Walter Martino
Kaori by Walter Martino, offer guests a Japanese Italian chefs menu that best illustrates what a true fusion menu is all about when well done. His carefully curated menu showcases a wide array of extraordinary dishes such as crispy tempura, freshly prepared sushi and sashimi, wild shrimp saffron risotto and now the delicate flavors of the world’s most exclusive high quality beef, the authentic Japanese Wagyu, grilled to perfection daily according to each customers taste and desire.

To book a reservation please contact www.kaoribywm.com or phone: 786.805.6006

FOR PRESS INFORMATION CONTACT:

DEBORAH SCARPA
DJS3 LLC
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305.586.4022

SOURCE Walter Martino

BBVA Launches Tuyyo — A Global Mobile Money Transfer Service

October 16, 2017

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Sending money to friends and family in Mexico just got faster, more convenient, and a lot more personal.

A new online app-based service called Tuyyo, launching today and powered by BBVA, will upend the $73 billion annual market for remittances to Latin America and the Caribbean from the United States.

In the initial phase – the USA to Mexico corridor – the app will deliver huge benefits for both senders and receivers in what is by far the world’s biggest remittance market where more than $27bn flows annually.

Globally, the remittance market is set to exceed $600bn this year and reach close to $629bn in 2018.

By eliminating the need for money transfer agents to be involved, and by opening up more than 11,000 Bancomer ATM machines in Mexico to those receiving the money, Tuyyo offers almost instantaneous transfers and far more convenient access to the funds, while minimizing the costs involved. Recipients will also be able to get the funds straight from their bank account and still at cash pick up locations.

Tuyyo will also enable senders to include a message with the notification of the remittance, so they can ensure their friend or family member sees the love as well as the money coming in. In later phases, it is planned that this message service will expand to include voice and video messages, ensuring the remittance process can properly reflect the reasons people send money across the border.

Further evolutions include being able to offer insurance or micro-financing solutions with the sender paying the bill through the app for the benefit of the receiver – for example to buy a new refrigerator where the installments are paid through the app direct to the retailer.

Tuyyo is piloting the service with money transfers from the U.S. to Mexico, where the average amount sent by workers in the U.S. is about $1,900 per family per year. Initially, Tuyyo will be available in the United States and Mexico but will soon be rolling out to the rest of Latin America.

Sending money abroad is often a critical means to help loved ones pay for core expenses back home. BBVA Research has shown housing and health costs are the most common expenditures of remittance funds, followed by education, paying off debts and starting a business.

“People feel a strong sense of duty to help out their families,” said Derek White, Global Head of Customer and Client Solutions for BBVA. “This is one way to say, ‘We still love you even if we can’t be together right now.'”

With Tuyyo, users can:

Send money 24/7 to Mexico
Pick up funds within minutes of being sent
Retrieve funds in whatever way is convenient: ATM pickup, bank account and cash pickup locations
Minimize the costs involved in receiving money – either those charged by money transfer agents or due to travel costs to collect the funds.

BBVA is not a newcomer to the digital remittances sector. It operates BBVA Transfer Services (BTS), which has facilitated money transfer services to Mexico since 1995 and expanded to other key Latin American markets in 2002. By utilizing BTS’ robust network of partner banks and paying agents, and leveraging its relationship with BBVA Bancomer, Tuyyo can address two common complaints heard from recipients:

Inconvenience in picking up money during regular business hours from paying agents
Delays that occur between the time money is sent and when it’s available for spending

Tuyyo gives recipients free, 24/7 access to 11,000 Bancomer ATMs, with no need for a bank account or ATM card, eliminating the hurdle of traveling long distances or waiting in lines to pick up money. Tuyyo users can expect to access their money within minutes of it being sent.

The first transfer will only include the FX costs, but be free of any fee. After which there will be a flat fee of $5.49 plus the FX rate applied when sending money to Mexico. First time users in Mexico will have to pay a one-off visit to a BBVA Bancomer branch to verify identify, and will be shown how to use the service during that visit after which they simply have to enter a code into any Bancomer ATM to withdraw their funds.

“With traditional remittance providers, the money has to go through a series of different agents before it gets to you,” said Gabriel Palafox, chairman of BTS. “Because Tuyyo runs on the BTS rails, the app allows the sender, through BBVA, to actually just move the money directly to the payment locations – this increases speed and maximises convenience.”

More information about Tuyyo can be found here: https://www.tuyyo.love

Background information (from the BBVA Research paper: Yearbook of Migration and Remittances 2017 (available here)

BBVA [NYSE: BBVA] is a customer-centric global financial services group founded in 1857. The Group has a strong leadership position in the Spanish market, is the largest financial institution in Mexico, it has leading franchises in South America and the Sunbelt Region of the United States; and it is also the leading shareholder in Garanti, Turkey’s biggest bank for market capitalization. Its diversified business is focused on high-growth markets and it relies on technology as a key sustainable competitive advantage. Corporate responsibility is at the core of its business model. BBVA fosters financial education and inclusion, and supports scientific research and culture. It operates with the highest integrity, a long-term vision and applies the best practices.

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Cal/OSHA Issues Advisory for Worker Safety in Wildfire Regions

October 13, 2017

OAKLAND, California, Oct. 13, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Cal/OSHA is advising employers that special precautions must be taken to protect workers from hazards from wildfire smoke.

Smoke from wildfires contains chemicals, gases and fine particles that can harm health. The greatest hazard comes from breathing fine particles, which can reduce lung function, worsen asthma and other existing heart and lung conditions, and cause coughing, wheezing and difficulty breathing.

Cal/OSHA has posted materials that provide guidance for employers and workers on working safely in conditions with heavy smoke caused by the wildfires. Employers with operations exposed to wildfire smoke must consider taking appropriate measures as part of their Injury and Illness Prevention Program under Title 8 section 3203 of the California Code of Regulations and as required under section 5141 (Control of Harmful Exposure to Employees). Those measures include:

Engineering controls whenever feasible (for example, using a filtered ventilation system in indoor work areas)
Administrative controls if practicable (for example, limiting the time that employees work outdoors)
Providing workers with respiratory protective equipment, such as disposable filtering facepieces (dust masks).

To filter out fine particles, respirators must be labeled N-95, N-99, N-100, R-95, P-95, P-99, or P-100, and must be labeled approved by the US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
Approved respiratory protective equipment is necessary for employees working in outdoor locations designated by local air quality management districts as “Very Unhealthy,” “Unhealthy” or “Hazardous.”

It takes more effort to breathe through a respirator, and it can increase the risk of heat stress. Frequent breaks are advised. Workers feeling dizzy, faint or nauseous are advised to go to a clean area, remove the respirator and seek medical attention.
Respirators should be discarded if they become difficult to breathe through or if the inside becomes dirty.

Cal/OSHA helps protect workers from health and safety hazards on the job in almost every workplace in California. Cal/OSHA’s Consultation Services Branch provides free and voluntary assistance to employers to improve their health and safety programs. Employers should call (800) 963-9424 for assistance from Cal/OSHA Consultation Services.

Employees with work-related questions or complaints may contact DIR’s Call Center in English or Spanish at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734). The California Workers’ Information line at 866-924-9757 provides recorded information in English and Spanish on a variety of work-related topics. Complaints can also be filed confidentially with Cal/OSHA district offices.

Members of the press may contact Erika Monterroza or Peter Melton at (510) 286-1161, and are encouraged to subscribe to get email alerts on DIR’s press releases or other departmental updates.

The California Department of Industrial Relations, established in 1927, protects and improves the health, safety, and economic well-being of over 18 million wage earners, and helps their employers comply with state labor laws. DIR is housed within the Labor & Workforce Development Agency. For general inquiries, contact DIR’s Communications Call Center at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734) for help in locating the appropriate division or program in our department.

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News Release No.: 2017-93

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WCMQ-FM Z92.3FM Ranks No. 1 Most Listened To Hispanic Station In Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, Hollywood

October 13, 2017

MIAMI, Oct. 13, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) (OTCQX: SBSAA) today announced that its flagship Miami–Ft. Lauderdale, Hollywood heritage station, WCMQ-FM (“Z92.3FM”) has achieved a historic milestone in claiming the #1 ranking among HA 18-49, among Hispanic radio stations serving the Miami–Ft. Lauderdale, Hollywood market in the September 2017 Nielsen Radio data.

This historic achievement highlights the sustained dominance that SBS radio continues to have in the daily lives of today’s Hispanic consumers.

‘Ahora Con Oscar Haza’ with respected journalist, Oscar Haza, the station’s official morning show during the competitive morning hours of 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. (EST), has captured the number one position in morning drive in Miami–Ft. Lauderdale in HA 18-49, HA 25-54 and HA 35-64. ‘Ahora con Oscar Haza‘ cast, Luis Perozo, Vela and Sheffy delivers the most up-to-date information combined with exclusives, interviews, music, prizes, social media interaction and an extensive community outreach.

According to the latest September Nielsen Radio data, Adrian Mesa has become the program of choice for Miami–Ft. Lauderdale, Hollywood listeners, achieving the market’s top spot during the competitive midday hours of 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (EST) in HA 18-49, HA 25-54 and HA 35-64.

“El Cañonazo de la Tarde” from 3pm to 7pm (EST) with Laura Garcia and Omar Moynelo ranked as the No. 2 show in afternoon drive in Miami–Ft. Lauderdale, Hollywood among Hispanic radio stations and has remained among the highest rated afternoon shows month after month in the market for over a year.

“I’m extremely happy and super blessed by the overwhelming support of my incredible listeners. Every accomplishment in my career belongs to you guys. Humbled by the love and continued support,” stated Oscar Haza.

Donny Hudson, SBS VP of Sales and General Manager of SBS-Miami commented, “WCMQ-FM has served as the epicenter for Latino culture in the Miami–Ft. Lauderdale, Hollywood market for over thirty years. These most recent Nielsen results solidify our leadership position in the marketplace as we continue to serve the Miami-Ft. Lauderdale Latino community and our loyal advertisers. Z92.3FM today is stronger than ever, with offerings expanding from over-the-air radio to digital, mobile and experiential programs. Our success is driven by the most compelling on-air personalities in the nation, delivering the best programming and music and syncing with our concert events. Congratulations to the entire SBS family for their incredible efforts, and making history once more in the Magic City.”

“We have worked diligently in connecting directly at a hyperlocal level with our community,” said Jesus Salas, EVP of Programming and Multiplatform Coordinator of SBS. “This consistency is now showing in the ratings performance.#1 in South Florida in the key demos on Z92.3FM is a proof that radio remains relevant.“

Laura Garcia, Program Director of Z92.3FM added, “The Z92.3FM team continues to deliver for our audiences and partners, both on and off the air. These ratings reflect our commitment to continue to deliver the content our audiences seek in a medium that continues to drive engagement every day of the year. Thank you to the loyal audience and to the entire on-air, promotion and production departments for their continued support.”

Now, listeners all over the globe can live stream Z92.3FM, and all other SBS radio stations via the LaMusica app, available as a free download at the Apple app store and at Google’s Play Store. For more information about LaMusica please visit http://app.lamusica.com.

SBS congratulates the entire on air team from Z92.3FM, Oscar Haza, Luis Perozo, Vela, Sheffy, Adrian Mesa, Laura Garcia, Omar Moynelo, Julio Nivar, Chu Diaz, Leo Vela for such an incredible achievement. We wish to also congratulate the marketing team from SBS Miami that supports our promotions on the streets of South Florida, in contact directly with our listeners, Nelson Leonardo and Henry Escobar both known as “El Capitan de Z92”.

SBS continues to hold the national leadership positions in the following format genres: #1 Tropical, #1 Latin urban, as well as the #1 Spanish-language station overall (Mega 97.9FM) with the most listeners in the nation.

Source: Nielsen Audio PPM, Miami–Ft. Lauderdale, Hollywood; Sept 17; Metro; HA 18-49; HA 35-64; M-S 6a-12m.
Source: Nielsen Audio PPM, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, Hollywood; Sept 17; Metro; HA 18-49, HA 25-54, HA 35-64; M-F 6a-10a.
Source: Nielsen Audio PPM, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, Hollywood; Sept 17; Metro; HA 18-49; HA 25-54, HA 35-64 M-S 10a-3p.

About Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. owns and operates 17 radio stations located in the top U.S. Hispanic markets of New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Puerto Rico, airing the Spanish Tropical, Regional Mexican, Spanish Adult Contemporary, Top 40 and Latin Rhythmic format genres. SBS also operates AIRE Radio Networks, a national radio platform which creates, distributes and markets leading Spanish-language radio programming to over 250 affiliated stations reaching 93% of the U.S. Hispanic audience. SBS also owns MegaTV, a television operation with over-the-air, cable and satellite distribution and affiliates throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. SBS also produces live concerts and events and owns multiple bilingual websites, including www.LaMusica.com, an online destination and mobile app providing content related to Latin music, entertainment, news and culture. For more information, visit us online at www.spanishbroadcasting.com.

SBS Media & Press Contact:

Vladimir Gomez, Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc, (786) 470-1644 [email protected]

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Enterprise Extends 2017 Disaster Relief Aid to Puerto Rico Following Hurricane Maria

October 13, 2017

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ST. LOUIS, Oct. 13, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As recovery work continues across Puerto Rico and damage estimates multiply in the wake of Hurricane Maria, the Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation – the philanthropic arm of the Enterprise Rent-A-Car brand – is making three separate donations totaling $250,000 to assist with immediate needs of those on the island struggling to restore their lives, homes and businesses:

$100,000 to Fondos Unidos de Puerto Rico, the United Way chapter in Puerto Rico that provides both short-term and long-term assistance and relief efforts across a range of partnerships;
$100,000 to Americares, a health focused relief organization that helps people affected by poverty or disaster (in addition to $250,000 the Foundation pledged to Americares in the wake of Hurricane Irma); and
$50,000 to SPCA International, which supports shelters and rescue groups helping animals abandoned and displaced by natural disasters.

These pledges are in addition to the $1 million the Foundation gave to support Hurricane Harvey relief in late August, as well as $750,000 donated to the American Red Cross for Hurricane Irma support, and another $1 million gift to the American Red Cross Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP) earlier this year. This year, the Foundation’s support for natural disasters has grown to more than $3 million.

“We have all seen the images of Puerto Rico in the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria, and know many on the island have a long road to recovery,” said Carolyn Kindle Betz, Senior Vice President and Executive Director of the Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation.

“But we also know that the support of Fondos Unidos de Puerto Rico, Americares, and SPCA International will help bring hope and much-needed relief to disaster victims across the island,” Kindle Betz noted. “These organizations are making a positive difference under incredibly difficult conditions and we are proud to support them in their efforts.”

Recovery Underway at Puerto Rico Locations

Enterprise Holdings, which owns the Enterprise Rent-A-Car brand, as well as the National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands, operates more than 20 locations across the island.

While issues related to power, telecom and water throughout Puerto Rico have kept most of the locations closed, Enterprise, National and Alamo employees are working day-to-day to operate wherever possible and to rent vehicles to local customers, first responders, government officials and others assisting with the recovery efforts. They also are working closely with the community to diligently assist in getting the most immediate aid to the area – including operable phones for communication, water, food and fuel.

In addition, Enterprise Holding’s state-of-the-art mobile technology gives employees another tool for communication during and after natural disasters. For example, Enterprise LaunchPad® tablets have played an important role in supporting emergency response efforts, and offer an option to run car rental operations, even if local power outages occur. In Puerto Rico, this technology is providing the flexibility needed to help support those impacted by the hurricane and assist with transportation needs across the island.

Learn more about Enterprise’s disaster recovery efforts here.

About Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation
The Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Enterprise Rent-A-Car brand. The Foundation was established in 1982 by Enterprise’s founder, Jack Taylor, to strengthen and give back to the thousands of communities where customers and employees live and work. In total, the Foundation has contributed more than $300 million to nonprofits focused on community improvement, education and environmental stewardship. Almost 90 percent of the grants made by the Foundation fulfill requests by employees to help local causes they personally champion and actively support. In addition, the Foundation provides sizable grants to nonprofits that have strategic or social importance, as well as to relief projects as they arise, including natural disasters that affect customers and employees.

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Statement of Stacey D. Stewart, President, March of Dimes on the Decision to End Cost-Sharing Subsidies for the Individual Market

October 13, 2017

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The March of Dimes released the following statement from President Stacey D. Stewart on today’s announcement that President Trump has decided not to issue cost-sharing subsidies to insurers operating in the individual marketplace, as required under the Affordable Care Act:

“The March of Dimes deplores the decision announced today to withdraw the subsidies that make health insurance affordable for millions of families. It is difficult to see this decision as anything other than a willful attempt to destroy access to health insurance for hard-working Americans.

“This decision has particularly dangerous implications for women and children. Without the promised subsidies to make coverage viable, insurers may simply leave many markets. Pregnant women may have no options for insurance as they approach their delivery dates or experience critical complications of pregnancy. Infants and children whose families cannot obtain coverage will likely forego vital preventive and sick care, including well child visits and immunizations. Women of childbearing age will be unable to get the care they need to get healthy before they get pregnant.

“The March of Dimes calls upon the President to reverse this destructive decision, which will cause hardship and suffering to untold numbers of Americans. In addition, Congress should act immediately to restore and fund the cost-sharing subsidies, restoring peace of mind to millions of families and stability to these important insurance markets.”

About March of Dimes
The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. For more than 75 years, moms and babies have benefited from March of Dimes research, education, vaccines, and breakthroughs. For the latest resources and health information, visit our websites marchofdimes.org and nacersano.org. To participate in our annual signature fundraising event, visit marchforbabies.org. If you have been affected by prematurity or birth defects, visit our shareyourstory.org community to find comfort and support. For detailed national, state and local perinatal statistics, visit persistats.org. You can also find us on Facebook or follow us on Instagram and Twitter.

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