Month: May 2023

Mandi McReynolds looks back on her discussion with Jared Forman, managing partner of ESG and climate risk at FORVIS. The two discuss risk management and ESG, including scenario analysis and how Workiva benefited from a FORVIS risk scenario workshop in this episode of ESG Talk.

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Anchorage, Alaska, May 5, 2023 /3BL Media/—KeyBank has announced a $100,000 gift to the Cook Inlet Housing Authority (CIHA). The funds will be used to support CIHA’s low-income residents toward health and stability through grants to CIHA’s Protein Food Pantry and the Housing Stability Program. CIHA is the Tribally Designated Housing Entity (TDHE) for the Cook Inlet Region receiving federal housing funds through an Indian Housing Block Grant established in the 1996 Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination (NAHASDA) act.

CIHA’s Protein Food Pantry provides healthy food to senior residents living on fixed incomes who often struggle with food insecurity. Through this program, they can access protein-rich food once a month, contributing to their health and allowing them to allocate their budgets elsewhere, such as for medicine, rent and utilities. With KeyBank’s funding, the pantry will be able to purchase additional food and expand the reach of the program by at least 25%.

The Housing Stability program provides resource and referral services to CIHA residents who are fighting to make ends meet. The KeyBank funds will be used to purchase items such as grocery gift cards, bus passes, rent and utility payments, and supplies and training required to obtain employment.

“Our funding priorities at KeyBank make up four pillars: neighbors, workforce, education and service, and we know that safe and stable housing and access to healthy food is crucial to each one of these,” said Alaska KeyBank President Lori McCaffrey in announcing the gift. “At KeyBank we are dedicated to building stronger communities and improving the lives of our neighbors and underserved communities. We are delighted to play a role in helping CIHA’s clients meet their most basic needs.”

“We are extremely grateful for the partnership of KeyBank in our affordable housing work. Their investment not only in the financing of our developments, but equally as important, directly in programming to support the success of our residents is meaningful, impactful and important. This funding helps stabilize individuals, families and elders who may need just a little extra support in order to continue their journey to self-sufficiency and independence,” Carol Gore, President/CEO, Cook Inlet Housing Authority.

About Cook Inlet Housing Authority (CIHA)

Cook Inlet Housing Authority’s mission is to create housing opportunities that empower our people and build our communities. Cook Inlet Housing develops, owns and operates affordable housing in the Cook Inlet region of Alaska. https://cookinlethousing.org

About KeyBank

KeyCorp’s roots trace back nearly 200 years to Albany, New York. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Key is one of the nation’s largest bank-based financial services companies, with assets of approximately $198 billion at March 31, 2023. Key provides deposit, lending, cash management, and investment services to individuals and businesses in 15 states under the name KeyBank National Association through a network of approximately 1,000 branches and approximately 1,300 ATMs. Key also provides a broad range of sophisticated corporate and investment banking products, such as merger and acquisition advice, public and private debt and equity, syndications and derivatives to middle market companies in selected industries throughout the United States under the KeyBanc Capital Markets trade name. For more information, visit https://www.key.com/. KeyBank is Member FDIC.

Originally published on DICK’S Sporting Goods Sideline Report

Since 2011, hundreds of at-risk women and children at shelters across the Detroit area have had access to food, personal care products and clothes. That access, in part, is thanks to Moosejaw teammate Mike Ash.

Mike started with Moosejaw, a new subsidiary of DICK’S Sporting Goods, 14 years ago when he was in college. Now he leads the warehouse receiving department team while running his own charitable organization called Attack Hunger.

Mike founded Attack Hunger after his best friend’s sister was killed by domestic violence.

“That kind of put me on track to help women and children’s shelters,” said Mike.

He formed the organization on the principle of helping others. Mike said Attack Hunger is successful thanks to coordinated donation and fundraising efforts with different groups, organizations and companies, including collaborations with Moosejaw.

“Moosejaw has helped out at every turn that we possibly needed them to,” Mike said.

“Partnering with Mike Ash and his Attack Hunger initiatives allows Moosejaw to make a positive impact on our geographic community and not just our outdoor community,” said Kelli Patterson, Moosejaw’s Vice President of Marketing. “I’ve always been blown away at Mike’s dedication to giving back and supporting women and children in need, and he does it out of the goodness of his heart and the sense of responsibility to his community that is just inherent in him. The fact that our teammates at Moosejaw frequently come together to donate cash, food and supplies to Attack Hunger really proves just how proud our whole team is of him.”

The two have partnered on several food drives and fundraisers, including selling Attack Hunger t-shirts in stores and online.

“I know it’s been fun for our designers and product developers to partner with Mike and create playful graphic tees to represent the partnership, plus we get to give 10% of sales right back to Attack Hunger to keep on doing right by our community,” said Kelli.

Attack Hunger also has a merchandise booth at The Rust Belt Market. Proceeds of all Attack Hunger merchandise go right back into the organization.

Successful donation and fundraising efforts have allowed Attack Hunger to expand from helping four different shelters to six. “We can add them without taking away anything that we’re already giving to the previous four shelters,” Mike said. Deliveries are made to the shelters about once every three weeks.

One of those shelters is Alternatives For Girls, which helps homeless and jeopardized girls and young women avoid violence, teen pregnancy and exploitation while offering support and resources to be safe and make positive choices. Director of Fund Development Erika Jones said she appreciates the continued support from Attack Hunger.

“The donations provided from Mike and his team go directly to those we serve,” said Erika. “It not only helps with nourishment, but also shows that there are people that truly care about those we serve and the work we do, and for that we are grateful.”

Attack Hunger has not only changed the lives of at-risk women and children, but Mike’s too. “Attack Hunger has become a part of me over the years,” said Mike. “I could never see myself not doing this or other work like it. It’s just what I do.”

Mike said in the future he hopes to expand Attack Hunger further to help even more women and children. He also wants to host an event for inner-city kids to promote inclusion in the outdoors, sports and nutrition. “Hopefully down the line I can make this grand idea I have in the back of my head come to fruition,” said Mike.

You can follow Mike’s incredible efforts on attackhunger.com or the Attack Hunger Facebook and Instagram pages.

Lori Shaffer, Kimberly-Clark’s vice president of global nonwovens, recently participated in an ‘Empower Hour: Women in Leadership’ panel and led a breakout session at the 9th annual American Manufacturing Summit in Chicago.

During the conversations, Lori discussed the people and experiences that have inspired her leadership style, how her personal purpose impacts how she shows up as a leader, insights into how purpose is embedded in Kimberly-Clark’s DNA, and ways to leverage purpose to both attract and retain manufacturing talent.

“Being a leader is having a front row seat to seeing someone realize their hopes and dreams and grow into the person they were meant to be,” said Lori. 
 

About Kimberly-Clark 
Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) and its trusted brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries. Fueled by ingenuity, creativity, and an understanding of people’s most essential needs, we create products that help individuals experience more of what’s important to them. Our portfolio of brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus, Neve, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, hold No. 1 or No. 2 share positions in approximately 80 countries. We use sustainable practices that support a healthy planet, build strong communities, and ensure our business thrives for decades to come. We are proud to be recognized as one of the world’s most ethical companies by Ethisphere for the fifth year in a row. To keep up with the latest news and to learn more about the company’s 150-year history of innovation, visit kimberly-clark.com.

On May 3, Fifth Third Bank and its nearly 20,000 employees celebrated Fifth Third Day XXXII by fighting food insecurity in the communities they serve. The Bank is providing 10 million meals across its 11-state retail footprint this month through a combination of volunteerism, donations and fundraising efforts. 

In celebration of Fifth Third Day (May 3 or 5/3 on the calendar), Fifth Third presented a check in the amount of $5,000 to A Son Never Forgets Foundation. The foundation was established by Cincinnati Bengals Defensive player DJ Reader in honor of his mother and father. The Foundation focuses on providing positive messages surrounding health, wellness and the importance of education. 

“Giving back has always been a priority for me,” said Reader. “My parents taught me early on that through gratitude and hard work, by uplifting those around me, we would all rise and succeed. I’m thrilled to see this partnership come together and really kickoff ASNF.”

In addition to the check presentation, Reader and Fifth Third Day employees packed 800 snack packs on Fifth Third’s Madisonville campus. Reader then traveled to nearby Shroder High School to distribute snacks and gift cards to faculty. Additionally, Reader is establishing a Resource Room at the high school, which provides snacks, school supplies and health screenings for the students in need.

“At Fifth Third, we’re committed to supporting the communities we serve and are so proud to stand alongside DJ and his family in this work,” said Marybeth McManus, head of operations at Fifth Third Bank. “Our support of DJ Reader and the A Son Never Forgets Foundation not only benefits neighbors in our community but our neighbors next door at Shroder High School.”