Month: September 2023

By Jeremy King

INDIANAPOLIS, September 27, 2023 /3BL/ – The Regions Foundation and DREAM Alive, Inc. on Wednesday announced a community partnership to help vulnerable youth overcome barriers to success and achieve their full career potential. The $30,000 grant awarded by the Regions Foundation, a nonprofit primarily funded by Regions Bank, will support professional exploration and readiness programming for DREAM scholars at eight Indianapolis middle and high schools.

Founded in 2001 by retired Indianapolis Colts offensive tackle Tarik Glenn and his wife, Maya, DREAM Alive exists to help break the cycle of poverty by serving middle school and high school-aged vulnerable youth through career-focused experiential learning, one-on-one mentoring relationships and character development programming. Since its launch, DREAM Alive has worked with more than 5,200 youth, serving 1,100-plus students in 2022 alone.

“DREAM Alive offers its scholars a unique, immersive experience to explore and consider career possibilities they may never have imagined before,” said Marta Self, executive director of the Regions Foundation. “Students are introduced to different careers and dive deeper into how their education, experiences and preparation can position them for success in different fields. Yes, participants gain tremendous knowledge from these experiences, but they gain an even greater, lasting benefit of self-confidence as they pursue their futures.”

Career fields covered by the DREAM Alive experience include architecture, science and technology, media, sports management, telecommunications and more. The program offers 40-plus onsite experiences each year. Those experiences include workplace tours, panel discussions with industry professionals, and even experiencing “an afternoon in the life” observing professionals in action in certain fields.

DREAM Alive’s interactive approach, combined with the Regions Foundation’s strategic priority of supporting education and workforce readiness, make this community partnership a natural fit.

“We are humbled by the generous support of the Regions Foundation through this new grant; it’s a contribution that will support more opportunities for more people, and that is our focus – serving and empowering our scholars,” said DREAM Alive co-founder Tarik Glenn. “The sincere commitment of both the Regions Foundations and Regions Bank is evident by the way they use their time, talents and treasures to care for our youth in DREAM Alive, and ultimately to care for our city.”

“True, authentic partnerships, like the ones we have with Regions Bank, and now the Regions Foundation, are essential for long-term change in our community,” added Eric Müller, executive director of DREAM Alive. “That’s especially true as it relates to workforce development. The more businesses and nonprofits and entities that we can bring together to collaboratively invest in the next generation of leaders, the brighter our future grows.”

True, authentic partnerships, like the ones we have with Regions Bank, and now the Regions Foundation, are essential for long-term change in our community.
Eric Müller, executive director of DREAM Alive

The relationship between DREAM Alive and Regions Bank goes back more than a dozen years. Regions Bank teams in Indianapolis have hosted an annual field trip with DREAM scholars at Regions’ downtown area headquarters since 2010. The trips include a panel discussion with bank associates and financial education opportunities. The bank has also sponsored fundraisers such as DREAM Christmas, with associates personally involved through board leadership, youth mentoring and event volunteerism.

“Regions Bank has proudly worked with DREAM Alive for many years to empower DREAM scholars and support the agency’s community events,” said Erik Miner, Commercial Banking leader and market executive for Regions Bank in Indianapolis. “Through its mentorship, career readiness and character development programs, DREAM Alive is transforming young lives on a daily basis. We appreciate our colleagues from the Regions Foundation making this investment allowing DREAM Alive to reach and serve even more Indianapolis youth.”

DREAM Alive, which has a 100% high school graduation rate since 2011 compared to an Indianapolis Public School average of 72% over the same period, has expanded to serve two new sites in 2022, and desires to serve youth in all Indianapolis Public Schools by 2026.

About Regions Foundation:
The Alabama-based Region Foundation supports community investments that positively impact communities served by Regions Bank. The Foundation engages in a grantmaking program focused on priorities including economic and community development; education and workforce readiness; and financial wellness. The Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation funded primarily through contributions from Regions Bank.

About Regions Financial Corporation:
Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:RF), with $156 billion in assets, is a member of the S&P 500 Index and is one of the nation’s largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, and mortgage products and services. Regions serves customers across the South, Midwest and Texas, and through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, operates more than 1,250 banking offices and more than 2,000 ATMs. Regions Bank is an Equal Housing Lender and Member FDIC. Additional information about Regions and its full line of products and services can be found at www.regions.com.

About DREAM Alive:
DREAM Alive (DA) is a local nonprofit which helps break the cycle of poverty by mentoring vulnerable youth from 7th grade through 12th grade, helping youth discover career paths. DA was originally co-founded by retired Indianapolis Colts Left Tackle, Tarik Glenn during his playing career. For a decade-plus, DREAM Alive has empowered scholars who complete their 6-year program to graduate high school, with 96% of those scholars planning to enlist in the military, go to college, or enter straight into the workforce upon commencement. To learn more about DREAM Alive, please visit www.dreamaliveinc.org

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) administers Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP), which represent a cooperative relationship to encourage excellence in worksite-based safety and health. VPP sets performance-based criteria for a facility’s safety and health system, and after a site applies for admission to the program, OSHA assesses the facility against these criteria. This is above and beyond normal safety standards and results in a thorough on-site evaluation by a team of OSHA safety and health professionals.

Sites can have three levels under VPP, with Star being the highest standard. VPP recognizes teams that demonstrate exemplary achievement in the prevention and control of occupational safety and health hazards and the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of their safety and health management system.

The St. Maries, Idaho lumber and plywood complex has set an exceptional standard for safety and has been a VPP Star site since 2000 – there are only 13 VPP Star sites in Idaho. To qualify for VPP, St. Maries has demonstrated an effective and ongoing safety and health program, including performance-based criteria. In addition, team members are required to demonstrate cooperation and participation to ensure continuous improvement, including participation in audits across facilities to cross-pollinate ideas. Results are expected to reflect the effectiveness of the program with injury and illness rates at or below the national industry average. Star participants are reevaluated every three to five years.

The last re-evaluation was in 2019, during which the auditors highlighted our redesigned lockout / tagout procedures as an exemplary practice. The next on-site evaluation is to take place in 2024.

The St. Maries complex has focused on an employee-engaged workforce giving Team Members several opportunities to be involved in the safety processes throughout the year, including recognizing hazards, using SLAM cards, monthly training retention activities, reporting near misses, safety committees, new hire training, and reviewing Job Hazard Analysis.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS 
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Whirlpool Corporation announced today that it has been recognized as one of the World’s Best Companies for 2023 by TIME magazine. To create the list, TIME partnered with Statista, a leading provider of market and consumer data, to conduct a comprehensive research study identifying the top performing companies across the globe. Whirlpool Corp.’s inclusion on the list reflects its dedication to delivering products and solutions that enhance the lives of people around the world while contributing to a more sustainable and responsible future.

“At Whirlpool Corporation, we are in constant pursuit of improving life at home around the world. That vision is what drives us each and every day,” said Whirlpool Corporation Chairman & CEO, Marc Bitzer. “We are honored to be named among the world’s best companies by TIME. It is a direct result of our 61,000 global employees’ dedication to integrity, innovation, sustainability.”

Whirlpool Corp. has a rich legacy of more than a century of innovation in the home appliance industry. The company’s commitment to sustainability is ingrained in business practices, from developing energy-efficient appliances to reducing its carbon footprint across global operations. The company continues to lead the way in creating products that not only make life easier for consumers but also promote environmentally responsible living.

Whirlpool Corp. is frequently recognized as an exemplary organization. This year alone, Whirlpool Corp. was named one of the Worlds Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek, one of America’s Most Just Companies for 2023 and one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune for the 13th consecutive year.

The World’s Best Companies 2023 were identified by a survey based on a sample of more than 150,000 participants from 58 countries. Companies also had to generate revenue of $100 million in 2022 and demonstrate positive revenue growth from 2020 to 2022. Statista drew from their ESG database and incorporated key metrics, such as carbon emissions intensity and the company’s CDP rating.

Click here to see the full list of World’s Best Companies.

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The Mary Kay Building | Saturday, September 30
On-site Registration/Check-in: 7:00-8:00am
One-Mile Fun Run: 8:00am
5K Race: 8:30am

Event Support/Mission:

The 19th Annual MK5K raises funds directly benefiting the Mary Kay Ash Foundation in support of its two-fold mission, finding cures for cancers affecting women and ending domestic violence. Founded in 1996, the Mary Kay Ash Foundation is the legacy of Mary Kay Ash’s vision to create a healthier, safer world for women through causes that are near and dear to her heart. The Foundation does this by providing critical grants to support cancer research and domestic violence as well as programs and support services for both causes. Today, the Foundation has impacted millions of women and their families’ lives by donating more than $92 million in grants, programs and support services. In 2023, the Foundation will award 60 domestic violence shelter grants and 12 cancer research grants domestically totaling $2.4 million this year alone.

The 19th Annual MK5K engages generous sponsors, local community partners, independent sales force members and the public to bring together an exciting group of supporters running for a great cause! With the city of Addison as its backdrop, the MK5K brings out a vibrant crowd for some early morning fun. If running isn’t your thing, enjoy the vendor exhibits, live music, photo opportunities, and breakfast thanks to the generosity of local community partners and sponsors.

For those who are unable to attend in person, the fun continues virtually from October 1-13 with our MK5K My Way Virtual Challenge. Run, walk, swim, bike, Zumba your way into 13 miles over 13 days to complete the challenge and meet your fundraising goals.

Exhibitor Highlights:

* Sealed with a kiss! This year we’re excited to offer a Lipologist booth applying vibrant Mary Kay lipstick shades and reading your kiss lines to reveal what they say about all your best kept traits! Lips don’t lie….
* Baylor Scott & White Dallas will be handing out materials to educate and inform about breast cancer awareness month.

Event Sponsors (as of 9/13/23):
Mary Kay Inc.
Buchanan Technologies
ProPay
GreenbergTraurig
Beauty Manufacturing Solutions Corp
Dentons Global Advisors
BBVA
Latham Watkins
Transportation Solutions
Blankenship Change Consulting
Skindinavia
Sunwest Communications
Spiro
Grit Fitness