Toma Leche Celebrates The Return Of El Chavo Del Ocho Day

August 29, 2017

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., Aug. 29, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The California Milk Processor Board (CMPB), creators of the iconic got milk? campaign and its Spanish-language counterpart Toma Leche, has teamed up with Grupo Chespirito to host the 1-year anniversary of “El Chavo del Ocho Day” in Los Angeles on Sept. 8 with month-long celebrations featuring “La Merienda” snack+ milk pairings. Joining Los Angeles, the cities of Fresno and Sacramento will both issue proclamations declaring Sept. 8 to be known as “El Chavo del Ocho Day,” with respective announcements planned on Aug. 31 and on Sept. 5.

In honor of “El Chavo del Ocho Day,” Toma Leche is celebrating the Latin American tradition of “La Merienda” by hosting free snack + milk pairings at various events throughout the month in each market.

The most-watched show on Mexican television, El Chavo was known as a courageous kid in and out of trouble, who entertained generations of fans across Latin America. Millions of viewers who have embraced the character for his wholesome, pure authenticity and innocence still watch the animated version and reruns in Latin America and on Spanish-language networks in the United States.

“El Chavo reminds us to all to put our adult worries and responsibilities on hold every now and then and to re-connect with our inner child,” said Steve James, executive director, California Milk Processor Board. “The endearing values that El Chavo embodies of love, celebration and relationships are good reminders of the daily connections that connect us to our culture and sustain our lives. And there’s no better time to reconnect with those that matter than with a snack and glass of milk in the afternoon.”

“El Chavo del Ocho Day” was first proclaimed in 2016 at Los Angeles City Hall. Marking the occasion, Toma Leche will host a family-oriented event at Vallarta Supermarket, located at 3425 Whittier Blvd., Los Angeles, on Sept. 8, from 2 p.m.-6 p.m. Planned festivities include La Merienda milk + snack pairings, interactive games, and a large-scale coloring wall of El Chavo for attendees to draw on. To continue honoring El Chavo’s legacy in California, other cities such as San Jose, Bakersfield and San Diego will celebrate, throughout the month of September, a variety of activities for the whole family at well-known supermarkets.

Extending the fan experience, El Chavo enthusiasts of all ages can now interact with characters from the show and play online games at www.tuinnerchavo.com. The site features free giveaways along with favorite “La Merienda” milk + snack pairing suggestions, perfect for after-school.

Noted Los Angeles artist Raul Baltazar, a graduate of the Otis College of Art and Design and recipient of the California Community Foundation Fellowship for Visual Arts, has been commissioned to create an El Chavo sculpture, to be exhibited at the East Los Angeles Mexican Independence Day Parade and Festival on Sept. 10, where costume characters from the show are also due to appear.

Honoring El Chavo’s playful, youthful spirit, the CMPB will donate $6,000 to Boys and Girls Club chapters in Fresno and Sacramento. The Boys and Girls Club is a nonprofit that works to provide innovative and stimulating academic, leadership and recreational programs to underserved youth.

For more information about the #ElChavoyLeche program as well as the tasting dates across California, visit: www.tomaleche.com and www.tuinnerchavo.com., and follow Toma Leche via social media on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @tomaleche.

About the CMPB

The California Milk Processor Board was established in 1993 to make milk more competitive and increase milk consumption in California. Awareness of “got milk?” is over 90% nationally and it is considered one of the most important and successful campaigns in history. The “got milk?” trademark is a federally registered trademark and service mark that was licensed by the National Dairy Board in 1995 for use in its advertising, including their long-running “Milk Mustache” campaign. The CMPB’s Spanish-language campaign began in 1994 using the tagline “Familia, Amor y Leche” (Family, Love and Milk). The “toma leche” (Drink Milk) campaign replaced it in 2006 in order to better align the English and Spanish language work. The CMPB is funded by all California milk processors and is an instrumentality of the California Department of Food and Agriculture.

About Grupo Chespirito

Grupo Chespirito (GCH) is the team responsible for preserving and leading Roberto Gómez Bolaños’ -aka Chespirito- legacy to the new generations, including his most famous characters: ‘El Chavo del Ocho’ and ‘El Chapulín Colorado‘. GCH is also responsible for developing new projects and initiatives to generate new contents to all-ages Chespirito fans worldwide such as a social media strategy for a fan community of more than 14 million.

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Discovery en Español Gets Engines Revving Across The Country

August 29, 2017

MIAMI, Aug. 29, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Discovery en Español kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month with two new productions: RMD GARAGE and THE AUTO FIRM CON ALEX VEGA. Both series will premiere on September 11^th as part of the network’s “Lunes de Motores” the network’s programming block dedicated to the transformation of cars that showcases real life stories that combine technology, innovation and local talent.

In the new RMD GARAGE series (Mondays at 9PM E/P), viewers will meet Ralph Holguín, owner of one of the most famous and reputable workshops on the west coast. Holguin emigrated from Mexico when he was 5-years-old and has had a passion for cars since as far back as he can remember. He dropped out of high school and hustled washing cars to make money. Through sheer determination, Ralph now owns one of the hottest shops on the West Coast in Long Beach, California. RMD Garage has built a reputation of surpassing client expectations and while he never knows what is going to roll into his garage on a given day, he does know that he will be able to push the boundaries and create works of art that will make car lovers’ jaws drop.

Crossing over to the east coast, THE AUTO FIRM CON ALEX VEGA (Mondays at 10PM E/P) introduces Alex Vega and his business, which stands alone in the industry as the go-to, one-stop for celebrities and car enthusiasts alike. All under one roof in Miami, Florida, cars are transformed from the inside out into highly unique works of art. An admitted perfectionist, Cuban-American Alex is uncompromising in his vision, hand-picking his in-house team of specialists to handle big and small jobs for all clients including builds for Marc Anthony, William Levy, and Luis Fonsi’s cars, among others.

In addition to these new series, Discovery en Español will premiere a new season of a viewer favorite: AUTOS ÚNICOS CON WILL CASTRO (Mondays at 11PM E/P). Every time music, entertainment, and sports celebrities want to style their cars, they look for the very best: Will Castro. From his workshop in New York, the renowned Puerto Rican designer constantly innovates and manages to please his demanding clientele transforming their ordinary vehicles into exclusive one-of-a-kind pieces.

Series fans and engine lovers will be able to access exclusive material including videos, curious facts, and interviews with talent on a specially created Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/discoverymotores. In addition, all three shows will be available on the network’s digital platform, Discovery en Español GO, which offers live streaming and 24-hour catch-up content.

About Discovery en Español
Discovery en Español connects Spanish-speaking viewers in the U.S. to the world and all its wonder and possibilities. It provides quality programming focusing on bold storytelling across core genres including adventure, ingenuity, natural history, investigation and current affairs. Created by Discovery Communications, Discovery en Español is widely distributed on Hispanic tier packages throughout the country. For more information, please follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/discoveryenespanol, Twitter @DiscoveryenESP and Instagram @discoveryenespanol.

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Over 8,000 People Celebrate Latin Music And Dance At The 2017 Goya Foods New York International Salsa Congress

August 29, 2017

NEW YORK, Aug. 29, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Goya Foods New York International Salsa Congress (#goyaNYISC2017), a multi-day Latin music and dance festival, will celebrate its 17^th anniversary with over 8,000 attendees from around the world at The New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square from Thursday, August 31, 2017 to Sunday, September 3, 2017. For tickets and information, please visit: www.newyorksalsacongress.com

With a title sponsorship by Goya Foods and support from Spanish media giants Telemundo 47 and La Mega 97.9, the #goyaNYISC2017 will bring together people of all cultures, ages and backgrounds to participate in this multi-day celebration of Latin music and dance. “We are so excited about this year’s festival and proud to have the support of Goya Foods, Telemundo 47, La Mega, T-Mobile, and Burju Shoes,” said Vilma and Manny Villavicencio and Luis Guerrero, owners of the NYISC. “Along with our amazing team who help put this event together, each sponsor is invaluable to our success and ensures that we continue to stage one of the most anticipated events in New York City.”

From novice to professional dancers, the festival attracts people from all walks of life to establish a sense of community, to gain exposure to different styles of dance and to achieve a higher level of knowledge and expression while sharing the true passion for Latin music and dance. “Goya Foods has always been much more than a food company; we are about giving back to the community and honoring our Latin culture, roots and heritage,” said Rafael Toro, Director of Public Relations of Goya Foods. “Goya is proud to become the title sponsor of this great event while bringing together people from all over the world through music, dance and good food!”

The official kick-off party will be held at Iguanas NYC, located at 240 West 54^th Street at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, August 30, 2017. T-Mobile will host a free welcome dance party from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the T-Mobile flagship store in Times Square. “Telemundo 47 is proud to be the exclusive media partner for The New York International Salsa Congress which will bring thousands of fans from around the world right here to New York City. We look forward to offering our viewers coverage of this popular celebration of Latino culture,” said Cristina Schwarz, President and General Manager of Telemundo 47.

The festivities will continue with over 60 multi-level group workshops for styling, partner work, shines, and more taught each day by world-renowned dance instructors, two 10-hour Salsa or Bachata boot camps, evening performances by world-renowned dance teams and couples, and a youth performance showcase on Saturday afternoon. Each night, attendees will enjoy LIVE music by Avenida B, one of New York’s hottest salsa bands (Friday, September 1), the internationally renowned Johnny Ray “Salsa con Clase”, celebrating over 40 years of sensational salsa classics (Saturday, September 2), and one of the most famous salsa bandleaders of all time, Bobby Valentin and his entire orchestra direct from Puerto Rico (Sunday, September 3). The party continues with social dancing every evening until 3:00 a.m. to DJs playing the best in Salsa, Bachata and Cha-Cha-Cha, along with a shopping experience of unique vendors selling NYISC apparel and gear, dance clothing, shoes, accessories as well as a beauty and health bar for massages, hair, makeup and nails.

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Domino’s® and Ford Begin Consumer Research of Pizza Delivery Using Self-Driving Vehicles

August 29, 2017

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 29, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Domino’s Pizza (NYSE: DPZ), the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, and Ford Motor Co. are launching an industry-first collaboration to understand the role that self-driving vehicles can play in pizza delivery.

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As part of the testing, researchers from both companies will investigate customer reactions to interacting with a self-driving vehicle as a part of their delivery experience. This research is important as both companies begin to examine and understand customers’ perspectives around the future of food delivery with self-driving vehicles.

“As delivery experts, we’ve been watching the development of self-driving vehicles with great interest as we believe transportation is undergoing fundamental, dramatic change,” said Patrick Doyle, Domino’s president and CEO. “We pride ourselves on being technology leaders and are excited to help lead research into how self-driving vehicles may play a role in the future of pizza delivery. This is the first step in an ongoing process of testing that we plan to undertake with Ford.”

As Ford builds out its business enabled by self-driving vehicles, conducting research with companies, like Domino’s, will be crucial to ensuring that the technology is applied in ways that enhance the customer experience. With a plan to begin production of self-driving vehicles in 2021, Ford is taking steps to design a business to meet the needs of both partner companies and their customers.

“As we increase our understanding of the business opportunity for self-driving vehicles to support the movement of people and goods, we’re pleased to have Domino’s join us in this important part of the development process,” said Sherif Marakby, Ford vice president, Autonomous and Electric Vehicles. “As a company focused on the customer experience, Domino’s shares our vision for a future enabled by smart vehicles in a smart environment that enhance people’s lives.”

Over the next several weeks, randomly-selected Domino’s customers in Ann Arbor will have the opportunity to receive their delivery order from a Ford Fusion Hybrid Autonomous Research Vehicle, which will be manually-driven by a Ford safety engineer and staffed with researchers. Customers who agree to participate will be able to track the delivery vehicle through GPS using an upgraded version of Domino’s Tracker^®. They will also receive text messages as the self-driving vehicle approaches that will guide them on how to retrieve their pizza using a unique code to unlock the Domino’s Heatwave Compartment™ inside the vehicle.

“We’re interested to learn what people think about this type of delivery,” said Russell Weiner, president of Domino’s USA. “The majority of our questions are about the last 50 feet of the delivery experience. For instance, how will customers react to coming outside to get their food? We need to make sure the interface is clear and simple. We need to understand if a customer’s experience is different if the car is parked in the driveway versus next to the curb. All of our testing research is focused on our goal to someday make deliveries with self-driving vehicles as seamless and customer-friendly as possible.”

Local partner Roush Enterprises fabricated the prototype vehicle’s pizza container, the Domino’s Heatwave Compartment, based on its experience working with Domino’s on the DXP^® delivery vehicle in 2015. Ford and Domino’s completed preliminary testing of the delivery process using the vehicle in self-driving mode at Mcity, the simulated urban environment on the University of Michigan’s campus. The city of Ann Arbor also has been supportive of the testing process.

“I’m delighted that Ann Arbor continues to be at the forefront of autonomous-vehicle research,” said Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor. “While it’s pizza delivery today, my hope is that collaborations such as this will enable even more innovations tomorrow.”

For additional images and b-roll of the vehicle, please go to either media.dominos.com or media.ford.com.

About Domino’s Pizza^®Founded in 1960, Domino’s Pizza is the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, with a significant business in carryout pizza. It ranks among the world’s top public restaurant brands with a global enterprise of more than 14,200 stores in over 85 international markets. Domino’s had global retail sales of nearly $10.9 billion in 2016, with more than $5.3 billion in the U.S. and more than $5.5 billion internationally. In the second quarter of 2017, Domino’s had global retail sales of more than $2.7 billion, with over $1.3 billion in the U.S. and nearly $1.4 billion internationally. Its system is comprised of independent franchise owners who accounted for over 97% of Domino’s stores as of the second quarter of 2017. Emphasis on technology innovation helped Domino’s reach an estimated $5.6 billion in global digital sales in 2016, 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 2015, Domino’s announced the design and launch of the DXP^®, a purpose-built pizza delivery vehicle, as well as Piece of the Pie Rewards™, its first digital customer loyalty program.
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About Ford Motor Co.
Ford MoTor Company is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification, autonomous vehicles and mobility solutions. Ford employs approximately 203,000 people worldwide. For more information regarding Ford, its products and Ford Motor Credit Company, please visit www.corporate.ford.com.
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The Home Depot Foundation Commits $1 Million to Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief Efforts

August 28, 2017

ATLANTA, Aug. 28, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Home Depot^® Foundation today announced its commitment of $1 million to support Hurricane Harvey disaster relief efforts in Texas and Louisiana.

Funds will be distributed to several nonprofit partners including the American Red Cross, Salvation Army, Convoy of Hope, Operation Blessing and Team Rubicon to support both short-term relief and rebuilding needs.

“Our hearts and full support go out to our communities, customers and associates that are being impacted by Hurricane Harvey,” said Shannon Gerber, executive director of The Home Depot Foundation. “The Home Depot Foundation and Team Depot volunteers will work alongside our disaster relief partners to assist the people and areas impacted by this catastrophic storm.”

In addition to helping the communities affected by Hurricane Harvey, the Foundation’s employee assistance program, The Homer Fund, will provide emergency financial assistance to associates who have been affected by this tragedy.

About The Home Depot Foundation

The Home Depot Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to improving the homes and lives of U.S. veterans and their families with a specific focus on combat-wounded, senior and homeless veterans. The Foundation also provides cleanup and rebuilding support for communities affected by natural disasters.

Since 2011, The Home Depot Foundation has invested approximately $200 million in veteran-related projects, part of the Foundation’s quarter of a billion-dollar pledge to veteran-related causes by 2020. In partnership with Team Depot, the 400,000-strong army of associate volunteers, the organization has positively impacted more than 33,000 veterans’ homes and helped more than 2,000 communities.

To learn more about The Home Depot Foundation and see Team Depot in action visit homedepot.com/teamdepot and follow us on Snapchat, Twitter and Instagram @teamdepot and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/teamdepot.

For hurricane-related information about The Home Depot’s operations, please visit corporate.homedepot.com/newsroom.

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Latino Legislators Condemn Arpaio Pardon

August 28, 2017

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators (NHCSL), which represents the interests of over 400 state legislators from both parties in state legislatures across the country, issued the following statement today condemning the presidential pardon of Joe Arpaio:

NHCSL Executive Director Kenneth Romero-Cruz said: “Pardoning former Maricopa County Sheriff, Joe Arpaio, undermines the rule of law and sends the wrong message to law enforcement officers who should enforce the law and not racially profile law-abiding taxpayers. Instead of providing amnesty to a convicted criminal who jailed innocent Latinos and other minorities without legal authority, the President should promote policies to heal the racial and ethnic tensions that have been made worse by hate mongers like Arpaio and other racists. This pardon is also an affront to the judiciary and the separation of powers because it sends the message that unconstitutional acts and disrespect for court orders can go on without fear of punishment. NHCSL condemns this pardon and urges President Trump to reconsider his actions and rhetoric on the sensitive issue of racially motivated violence, profiling, and persecution.”

“On Friday, President Trump sent a cowardly message to my home state of Arizona and to this nation that racism, defiance of the rule of law and intentional discrimination against people of color are acceptable and rewarding elements of Trump’s America. I have witnessed Arpaio terrorize my community for political gain. I also watched my community learn to take a stand against him, stand up and fight back in the streets, in the courts and at the ballot box. Trump and all who have condoned this pardon and celebrated the years of illegal activity by Arpaio have only exposed themselves as bullies who attempt to give themselves a sense of importance to hide their own weakness. But history has taught us that people like Trump and Arpaio don’t get very far and those on the right side of justice will always be victorious,” Senator Martín Quezada (AZ), Chair of NHCSL’s Law & Criminal Justice Task Force said.

Representative César Chávez (AZ), Vice Chair of NHCSL’s Immigration, Civil and Human Rights Task Force, stated that “Donald Trump has broken the trust that the American people instilled in him by pardoning Joe Arpaio. A judicial system is put in place because nobody is above the law and he slapped the integrity of this system.”

“President Donald Trump has granted Joe Arpaio a presidential pardon. A pardon to an individual who has been found guilty of racial profiling, who has refused to follow orders of the courts, and who is a symbol of hate, bigotry, and racism. I’m asking you to join me, during this critical time, to register to vote to update your voter registration, to always cast a ballot during an election, and to make sure you are keeping elected officials accountable. Please join me, because as a community we can stop the hate, but it starts with you, and it starts with me, and it starts with our neighbors,” Representative Otoniel “Tony” Navarrete (AZ), Member of NHCSL’s Executive Committee, said.

Senator Catherine Miranda (AZ), NHCSL’s Former Vice President for Policy said: “Pardoning former Sheriff Arpaio pardons hate, racism, and division. Just as Arizona was growing rapidly with a positive image, President Trump set Arizona back as ground zero at its worse. At the same time that we face this set back and have to concentrate on healing our state, the state of Texas faces an emergency and its residents remain in our minds and in our hearts during this tragedy.”

The NHCSL is the premier national association of Hispanic state legislators working to design and implement policies and procedures that will improve the quality of life for Hispanics throughout the country. NHCSL was founded in 1989 as a nonpartisan, nonprofit 501(c)3 with the mission to be the most effective voice for the more than 390 Hispanic legislators. For more information visit www.nhcsl.org.

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Houston’s Magical Winter Lights Returns November 10th

August 28, 2017

HOUSTON, Aug. 28, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The 2017 Magical Winter Lights (MWL) will return as a signature holiday event in Houston for its third year at Gulf Greyhound Park in La Marque, TX this winter from November 10, 2017 to January 2, 2018 including Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day. The 50-day festival, produced by Houston company People Generation, Inc. and Sichuan PG Salient Cultural Trade Company (China), continues to be one of the largest holiday lighting events in Houston, and the largest lantern festival of its kind to take place in the U.S.

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“Houston is Magical Winter Lights’ home, so it’s my top priority to provide a holiday event that embraces the diversity of our city,” said Yusi An, founder of MWL and People Generation, Inc. “Each year, we spend months meticulously planning to guarantee our attendees the chance to experience something they haven’t before during the holidays.” Magical Winter Lights welcomes on average 200,000 visitors annually through its castle doors.

As a holiday festival that strives to update its attractions annually, MWL is proud to feature more impressive and creative lantern sets than its previous years. The 2017 festival will display seven fascinating themed sections including Magical Wonderland, Mystical Forest, Santa’s Christmas Village, Mystery of the East, Dinosaur Land, Landmarks of the World and the festival’s newest section: The Lone Star State. The Lone Star State section will feature a few Texas staples including a 36-foot tall cowboy lantern and a maze leading to eight Texas icons and buildings.

The festival will also include a Holiday Market Square where guests will have a chance to explore the festival food court and shopping areas. Guests will have plenty of photo opportunities with character appearances by the Ice Sisters and Santa Claus. There will be nightly acrobatic performances, authentic arts and crafts created by skilled Chinese artisans, amusement rides and games, live entertainment, and an expanded dinosaur exhibit complete with dinosaur rides.

The Gulf Greyhound Park is located in La Marque, TX, right off state highway 45 south, and approximately 35 minutes from downtown Houston. It has neighboring cities including League City, Clear Lake, Dickinson, Texas City, and about 20 minutes north of Galveston.

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Twice as nice: Publix Super Markets is named top national March for Babies corporate partner for the second year

August 28, 2017

WHITE PLAINS, New York, Aug. 28, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — For the second year in a row, Publix Super Markets is the number one national March for Babies corporate partner, raising more than $8.3 million dollars to help give every baby a fighting chance.

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“On behalf of the four million babies born each year in the United States, March of Dimes is grateful to Publix, their associates and customers for their exceptional caring and fundraising success,” says Stacey D. Stewart, President of the March of Dimes. “Publix is one of our most-valued partners in the fight to give every baby a fighting chance. Their unwavering support enables us to fund the important work we do so that families won’t have to experience the pain of infant loss or premature birth.”

Publix, based in Lakeland, Florida, with 1,154 retail stores in seven states: Alabama (65), Florida (775), Georgia (185), North Carolina (26), South Carolina (58), Tennessee (41), and Virginia (4) has worked alongside the March of Dimes for more than two decades. This year, during their annual three week in-store and associate March for Babies fundraising campaign, Publix customers and associates raised more than $8.3 million, a 12 percent year-over-year increase, and brings the Publix 22-year total to an impressive contribution of more than $73 million to help more moms have full-term pregnancies and healthy babies.

“We have the best customers in the industry, and together with our more than 188,000 associates, we are proud to work alongside of the March of Dimes to give every baby a healthy start,” says Maria Brous, Director of Media and Community Relations for Publix. “For more than two decades we have asked our customers and associates to give a donation at checkout to help support the tiniest babies who need our help, and time and time again, they do so, giving generously every time.

March for Babies is Publix’s largest-grossing customer facing campaign, and has the highest associate engagement with thousands participating at March for Babies celebrations in their local communities,” Ms. Brous says.

Since Publix joined the March of Dimes in 1995, there have been many breakthroughs for mothers and babies, including:

The March of Dimes played a critical role in promoting the inclusion of key maternal and child health provisions in the 21st Century Cures Act. These included the creation of a federal task force to make recommendations about including pregnant and breastfeeding women in clinical trials in order to increase knowledge of medication safety during pregnancy and lactation; providing grants to states to increase screening for and treatment of postpartum depression; and removing a key barrier to the development of vaccines for use during pregnancy.
The March of Dimes is helping moms and babies in the midst of the opioid crisis by funding the development of a new toolkit for health care providers being pilot tested in eight regional hospitals in New England.
March of Dimes NICU Family Support® activities are offered in more than 120 hospitals across the United States, providing comfort, information and critical health care messages to families in crisis.

March for Babies is the March of Dimes largest fundraiser and America’s favorite walking event. It takes place during the last weekend of April in nearly 500 communities nationwide. March for Babies is sponsored nationally Kmart, Famous Footwear, Macy’s, Cigna, and HCA as well as regional sponsor Publix. For more information, visit marchforbabies.org.

About Publix
Founded in 1930, Publix Super Markets is the largest and fastest-growing employee-owned supermarket chain in the United States. Publix and our associates excel in community involvement, volunteerism and a commitment to our market areas and beyond. Publix’s commitment to diversity has contributed to their success in being a great place to work and shop. For more information visit their website publix.com or find them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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 at 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, Instagram, and Twitter.

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MoneyGram Announces Zero-Fee Transactions for Red Cross Donations Following Hurricane Harvey

August 27, 2017

DALLAS, Aug. 26, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — MoneyGram (NASDAQ: MGI) today announced a waiver for all transaction fees for donations to the American Red Cross to support disaster relief following Hurricane Harvey. The fee waiver applies to all donations up to $249.99 per transaction through October 1, 2017. Funds will help support the Red Cross’s efforts to provide shelter, supplies and technical assistance to those in need.

In addition to the fee waiver for Red Cross donations, the MoneyGram Foundation is providing support through donations made to disaster relief and emergency response efforts initiated by AmeriCares and Save the Children USA.

AmeriCares has deployed emergency response teams and medical supplies to the area. Save the Children staff is supporting families by providing child care and setting up children friendly shelters

“Our hearts go out to everyone impacted by Hurricane Harvey and those who are still in the path of the storm. As relief efforts get underway, MoneyGram again pledges our support,” said Pete Ohser, chief revenue officer for Americas and Europe. “Together with the American Red Cross, AmeriCares and Save the Children USA, we are providing financial assistance to the communities that are impacted and we will continue to support our customers during this critical time.”

Red Cross Donations can be made at www.MoneyGram.com or any MoneyGram agent location in the U.S. All donations should be submitted to “Red Cross Disaster Relief” under receive code 2540. Any dollar amount will be accepted up to a maximum of $249.99 per transaction.

*The American Red Cross name used with permission, which in no way constitutes an endorsement, express or implied, of any product, service, company, opinion or political position. The American Red Cross name and logo are registered trademarks owned by the American Red Cross. MoneyGram and the Globe are marks of MoneyGram. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

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MoneyGram is a global provider of innovative money transfer and payment services and is recognized worldwide as a financial connection to friends and family. Whether online, or through a mobile device, at a kiosk or in a local store, we connect consumers any way that is convenient for them. We also provide bill payment services, issue money orders and process official checks in select markets. More information about MoneyGram International, Inc. is available at moneygram.com.

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Home Depot Activates Hurricane Command Center In Response To Harvey

August 26, 2017

ATLANTA, Aug. 26, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As Hurricane Harvey makes landfall, The Home Depot is working around the clock to support coastal communities impacted by the storm. MORE.

On Saturday, The Home Depot activated its Disaster Response Command Center at its Store Support Center in Atlanta. There, the company’s merchandising, operations and supply chain teams are working to continuously move truckloads of product to stores on the Texas coast.

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