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Arbor Day Foundation to Plant 10 Million Trees for Hurricane Recovery in Six States

Arbor Day Foundation to Plant 10 Million Trees for Hurricane Recovery in Six States
10/31/2024 | Companies
In response to the severe damage caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the Arbor Day Foundation has pledged to plant 10 million trees across six impacted states.  "After witnessing the destruction left by Helene and Milton, we felt a strong responsibility to contribute meaningfully to the...
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Recovery Efforts and Network Updates Following Hurricane Milton in Florida

Recovery Efforts and Network Updates Following Hurricane Milton in Florida
10/15/2024 | Companies
Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida overnight, prompting T-Mobile teams to mobilize swiftly to assist with recovery efforts.   Network Update The extensive preparations we undertook for our network prior to the storm positioned us favorably for today's challenges. While our network...
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Duke Energy Awards $740K in Grants to Support Education and Workforce Development in Florida

Duke Energy Awards $740K in Grants to Support Education and Workforce Development in Florida
09/28/2024 | Companies
The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded $740,000 in grants to 18 educational organizations as part of Duke Energy Florida's ongoing commitment to education and workforce development across the state. These funds will support various energy and engineering programs aimed at benefiting a wide range of...
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Duke Energy Boosts Hurricane Preparedness with $180K in Community Grants

Duke Energy Boosts Hurricane Preparedness with $180K in Community Grants
08/08/2024 | Companies
As summer brings an increase in tropical activity, Duke Energy is ramping up efforts to help customers and communities prepare for hurricanes and other emergencies. To support these initiatives, the Duke Energy Foundation, celebrating its 40th anniversary, has awarded $180,000 in microgrants to 13...
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Maximize Savings: Duke Energy's Home Energy Improvement Rebates in Florida!

Maximize Savings: Duke Energy's Home Energy Improvement Rebates in Florida!
02/08/2024 | Companies
Duke Energy in Florida is encouraging customers who plan to upgrade their homes to take advantage of the Home Energy Improvement rebates program, offering up to $1,700 in rebate incentives. Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida's state president, emphasized the importance of reaching out to their...
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American Airlines and Gary Sinise Foundation Unite for Annual Snowball Express: Honoring Military and First Responder Families at Walt Disney World

American Airlines and Gary Sinise Foundation Unite for Annual Snowball Express: Honoring Military and First Responder Families at Walt Disney World
01/04/2024 | Companies
This month, American Airlines collaborated with the Gary Sinise Foundation for the annual Snowball Express event, which pays tribute to individuals who have lost a loved one while serving in the military. In a noteworthy change this year, the event spanned two weeks, accommodating not only the...
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Duke Energy’s 2023 Site Readiness Program: Boosting Economic Growth in Florida

Duke Energy’s 2023 Site Readiness Program: Boosting Economic Growth in Florida
11/06/2023 | Companies
Duke Energy has chosen 11 properties in Florida for its 2023 Site Readiness Program. This initiative aims to prepare promising business and industrial sites for economic development investments and promotes them nationwide to companies seeking to expand or relocate their operations. Melissa...
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Duke Energy Foundation Pledges $100,000 for Hurricane Idalia Relief Efforts in Florida

Duke Energy Foundation Pledges $100,000 for Hurricane Idalia Relief Efforts in Florida
09/18/2023 | Companies
The Duke Energy Foundation is pledging an extra $100,000 in grants to aid local recovery and disaster relief initiatives in Florida, as part of their ongoing commitment to community assistance in the wake of disasters. Melissa Seixas, the State President for Duke Energy Florida, emphasized that...
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Bacardi’s BOMBAY SAPPHIRE Distillery: A Pioneer in Sustainability and Wildlife Conservation

Bacardi’s BOMBAY SAPPHIRE Distillery: A Pioneer in Sustainability and Wildlife Conservation
09/11/2023 | Companies
Bacardi, a family-owned spirits business, has been awarded the Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) certification for its BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® gin distillery in Hampshire, England, in recognition of its commitment to local wildlife and biodiversity. This makes it the first spirits production facility in the...
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Duke Energy Florida celebrates Arbor Day by gifting 1200 trees

Duke Energy Florida celebrates Arbor Day by gifting 1200 trees
02/14/2023 | Companies
Duke Energy Florida is partnering with the Arbor Day Foundation's Energy-Saving Trees program to give away 1,200 free trees in honor of Florida Arbor Day. Duke Energy customers can request a free tree online at arborday.org/dukeenergy beginning on Florida Arbor Day, January 20, and...
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Five financial centers of Fifth Third Bank in Florida are now powered by renewable energy

Five financial centers of Fifth Third Bank in Florida are now powered by renewable energy
02/14/2023 | Companies
Fifth Third Bank, National Association, a recognized leader in environmental sustainability, announced today that solar panel installations have been completed at five of its financial centers in Florida. This is the first time Fifth Third has installed solar panels on its own properties. Fifth...
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Gilead Science helps Transinclusive Group with issues of health, safety, and stigma

Gilead Science helps Transinclusive Group with issues of health, safety, and stigma
12/28/2022 | Citizenship
Tatiana Williams faced many challenges and hardships as a young Trans woman growing up in Florida, but she didn't have many resources available to her. "Like many of my friends, it was difficult to find stable housing, so I turned to sex work for a living," Tatiana explains. “I had friends...
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Truist Foundation donates $1M towards Hurricane Ian

Truist Foundation donates $1M towards Hurricane Ian
10/07/2022 | Companies
The funds will go towards supporting local non-profits which are working to meet medium to long-term community needs. In a statement the Truist Foundation said, it would donate $1 million towards support relief and recovery efforts for communities impacted by Hurricane Ian in Florida. The Truist...
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Truist Foundation to donate $1M to communities affected by hurricane Ian in Florida

Truist Foundation to donate $1M to communities affected by hurricane Ian in Florida
10/05/2022 | Citizenship
The funds will go to support livelihood rebuilding, mental health services and other long to medium term community requirements. In a statement the Truist Foundation announced donations worth $1million in support of relief and recovery efforts in communities affected by Hurricane Ian in Florida....
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Keep America Beautiful & Its Partners Restores Native Species Along The Palma Sola Scenic Highway Of Florida

Keep America Beautiful & Its Partners Restores Native Species Along The Palma Sola Scenic Highway Of Florida
12/30/2016 | Environment
What better way could there to celebrate the National Planting Day than to plant native species along the scenic highway of Florida? Dailycsr.com – 28 December 2016 – On the 10th of September 2016, celebrating “Keep America Beautiful’s National Planting Day”, the first phases of the Palma Sola...
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