Month: January 2026

WILTON MANORS, Fla., Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The City of Wilton Manors will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new EVgo electric vehicle (EV) fast charging station on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at Wilton Manors City Hall (2020 Wilton Drive), prior to the City Commission meeting. Community members are invited to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony and learn more about the City’s expanding sustainability initiatives.

The newly installed charging location is one of the largest EVgo fast charging stations in Florida, featuring 10 high-power 350kW fast charging stalls designed to get drivers back on the road quickly and conveniently. With these high-power chargers, EV drivers may add up to 100 miles of range in as little as seven minutes.^*

“This new EVgo fast charging station is another important step in Wilton Manors’ commitment to sustainability and a greener future,” said Mayor Scott Newton. “By adding cutting-edge infrastructure like this, we’re supporting cleaner transportation, meeting the needs of residents and visitors, and positioning Wilton Manors as a forward-thinking, environmentally responsible city.”

EVgo’s vision is to enable effortless fast charging for everyone by placing fast charging stations in urban and suburban locations drivers already frequent, including retail centers, grocery stores, and high-traffic areas, like Wilton Drive and City Hall.

The City Hall charging station is fully operational and ready for use. There are multiple payment options available, including EVgo Autocharge+, the EVgo mobile app, an EVgo program card, credit card or a roaming partner app or card, such as ChargePoint. Drivers may also enroll in EVgo subscription plans to unlock discounted charging rates.

To learn more about Wilton Manors’ city-wide sustainability efforts, please visit https://www.wiltonmanors.gov/864/Resilience-Climate-Change.

*Actual charging time and miles added will vary based on vehicle’s charging speed, battery size, and initial state of charge.

ABOUT THE CITY OF WILTON MANORS
Wilton Manors was laid out in 1925 by Edward John “Ned” Willingham, a land developer from Georgia, as an upscale residential community.  It was recognized as a Village in 1947 and incorporated as a city in 1953. Today, the City of Wilton Manors offers all the benefits of a big city from shopping, to hip restaurants and bars, a burgeoning arts community and tons of community events, yet still maintains a cozy, community-feeling offering miles of natural waterways perfect for kayaking, paddle boarding and other outdoor activities. In 2018, Wilton Manors was named the “Second Gayest City” in the United States, celebrating a diverse population of approximately 12,000 residents. In 2024, the City was named as a finalist for the National Civic League’s 2024 All-America City Award.  To learn more about the live, work and play opportunities in Wilton Manors call (954) 390-2100 or visit www.wiltonmanors.com.

CONTACT: Aimee Adler Cooke, (561) 302-6902 (or) aimee@conceptualpr.com 

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Application Deadline is Feb. 28

OAKLAND, Calif., Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced today that scholarship applications are now being accepted for college-bound high schoolers as well as current college and continuing education students with a primary residence in PG&E’s service area in Northern and Central California.

More than $300,000 is available through scholarships created and funded by PG&E’s 11 employee resource groups (ERGs) and two engineering network groups (ENGs). These groups help advance a culture at PG&E where all coworkers are valued, included and supported. The funds are raised entirely through coworker donations, coworker fundraising events and the company’s coworker giving program.

These scholarships are awarded annually to help offset the cost of higher education. ERG and ENG scholarship winners will each receive awards ranging from $1,000 to $6,000 for exemplary scholastic achievement and community leadership.

PG&E ERG and ENG scholarship information, including criteria and applications, is available on PG&E’s website. To be considered for a scholarship, all applications must be submitted by Feb. 28.

“Our ERG and ENG scholarships support the ambitions and dreams of young people in the hometowns we serve. They help open doors to develop future leaders and breakthrough thinkers. The scholarships are part of how we’re living our purpose at PG&E—delivering for our hometowns, serving our planet, and leading with love,” said Deb Sinta, PG&E Senior Vice President, Talent, Culture and People.

Voices from past recipients

“I hope to work as either a software engineer or cybersecurity analyst to ensure a world where everyone may stay secure in this digital age,” said 2025 ERG scholarship recipient Lina Kaci, a computer science major at UC Berkeley.

“My career goal is to become a researcher to create efficient power solutions to address global energy challenges and mitigate the risks of environmental and climate changes,” said 2025 ERG scholarship recipient Kirby Fung, an engineering and applied science major at the California Institute of Technology.

A history of giving

Since 1989, PG&E’s ERGs and ENGs have awarded more than $6 million in scholarships to thousands of recipients. More than 6,500 of PG&E’s 28,000 coworkers belong to ERGs and ENGs. Each group is open to all coworkers and helps further the company’s commitment to serving its hometowns and increasing coworker engagement.

PG&E’s ERG and ENG scholarships are available through these 13 groups:

• Access Network (individuals with disabilities)
• AAPI (Asian American, Pacific Islander)
• Black
• Latino
• Legacy (tenured coworkers)
• MEENA (Middle East, Europe, and North Africa)
• National Society of Black Engineers (STEM career coworkers)
• NuEnergy (newer coworkers)
• PrideNetwork (LGBTQ+ coworkers)
• Samahan (Filipino)
• Society for Hispanic Professional Engineers (STEM career coworkers)
• Veterans
• Women’s Network

Other scholarship opportunities

Besides the ERG and ENG scholarships, the Pacific Service Employees Association (PSEA), a nonprofit mutual benefit organization serving PG&E coworkers and retirees, also provides scholarships for dependents of company coworkers. In addition, The PG&E Corporation Foundation provides STEM scholarships through its Better Together STEM scholarships program.

About PG&E

Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation (NYSE: PCG), is a combined natural gas and electric utility serving more than 16 million people across 70,000 square miles in Northern and Central California. For more information, visit pge.com and pge.com/news

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Donations to the VFW Foundation Now Exceed $16M Supporting Veterans’ Education Toward Civilian Careers

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sport Clips Haircuts today announced its 2025 Help A Hero Scholarship Campaign raised $1.22 million in support of military service members and veterans pursuing higher education. In addition, Sport Clips locations across the U.S. provided thousands of free haircuts to active-duty service members and veterans on Veterans Day, a gesture of gratitude for those who serve.

To mark the announcement, a check presentation was held today at VFW Post 1774 in La Mesa, where members of the local Sport Clips team provided haircuts for current military members and veterans in the greater-San Diego area. At the event, it was announced that since the scholarship program’s founding in 2013, Sport Clips, along with its clients, team members and product partners, has contributed more than $16 million to the program administered by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), making it the nation’s largest scholarship effort of its kind. The funds provide vital education and career training opportunities for service members transitioning from military to civilian life.

“We are incredibly grateful to our clients, product partners, franchisees, and dedicated stylists whose generosity and commitment made this year’s campaign another success,” said Gordon Logan, founder and chairman of Sport Clips and a U.S. Air Force veteran. “Their support is making a real impact through funds raised for scholarships and thousands of free haircuts that help honor the men and women who serve our country.”

“This incredible donation raised by Sport Clips is a life-changing investment in the future of our transitioning service members,” said Carol Whitmore, VFW national commander. “For many veterans, the path to a successful civilian career is blocked by education benefits that run dry before the finish line. This program ensures that the financial hurdle of a degree doesn’t stand in the way of their dreams. Together, we are doing more than just paying for classes; we are honoring the service of these men and women by empowering them to lead in the workforce. On behalf of the VFW, I want to thank Sport Clips’ team, partners and their dedicated clients for their unwavering support and for proving, once again, that they truly understand what it means to support those who serve.”

Transitioning from military service into civilian employment can be challenging. Every year approximately 200,000 service members make this transition and often seek additional education or training to secure meaningful post-military careers. Yet many find that existing benefits, such as the GI Bill, don’t fully cover the financial needs associated with higher education or career training, driving the demand for supplemental scholarship support like that provided by Sport Clips’ Help A Hero campaign.

To date, Help A Hero has provided 3,546 total scholarships. The total includes 163 recipients for the upcoming spring 2026 semester. See the full list of spring 2026 recipients here. To apply for a fall 2026 scholarship before the April 30 deadline or to find out more, visit SportClips.com/HERO.

About Sport Clips Haircuts
Sport Clips Haircuts is headquartered in Georgetown, Texas. It was established in 1993 and began franchising in 1995. The sports-themed haircutting franchise, which specializes in haircuts for men and boys, offers online check in for clients, and ranks #52 in the Entrepreneur “Franchise 500” for 2025 and was named a 2025 Top Franchise by Franchise Business Review. There are nearly 1,800 Sport Clips stores open in the U.S. and Canada. Sport Clips is the “Official Haircutter” of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), offers veterans preferential pricing on haircuts and franchises, and ranks #13 in the 2025 Top Franchise for Veterans list by Entrepreneur. Sport Clips provides “Haircuts with Heart” through its annual Help A Hero fundraiser that has contributed more than $16 million to the VFW; national partnership with St. Baldrick’s Foundation, the largest private funder of childhood cancer research grants; and other national and local philanthropic outreach. Sport Clips is a proud sponsor of NASCAR’s Joe Gibbs Racing team, Minor League Baseball (MiLB), and partners with select NCAA teams. To learn more about Sport Clips, visit sportclips.com.  

About the VFW
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is the nation’s largest and most established major war veterans organization. Founded in 1899, the congressionally chartered VFW is comprised entirely of eligible veterans and military service members from the active, Guard and Reserve forces. With more than 1.3 million VFW and Auxiliary members located in nearly 6,000 Posts worldwide, the nonprofit veterans service organization is proud to proclaim “NO ONE DOES MORE FOR VETERANS” than the VFW, which is dedicated to veterans’ service, legislative advocacy, and military and community service programs. For more information or to join, visit our website at vfw.org.

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TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Ashley companies (“Ashley”) continues to deepen its commitment to environmental stewardship, community partnerships and social initiatives across its worldwide operations. Throughout 2025, Ashley strengthened programs that create meaningful impact where employees live and work, investing in the communities that support its success. To explore the full scope of Ashley’s corporate social responsibility efforts and achievements, view the company’s sixth annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report.

The Ashley companies include Ashley Furniture Industries, the world’s largest home furnishings manufacturer; Ashley Global Retail, North America’s largest furniture store brand; and Ashley Distribution Services, the industry’s leading motor carrier, and continues advancing its mission through focused action in several critical areas:

Employee Involvement: Embracing its family-centered values, Ashley creates meaningful opportunities for workforce participation and supports employee-driven charitable contributions.

• Employee contributions generated nearly $110,000 for non-profit organizations nationwide.

Community Impact: Through collaboration with non-profit organizations, Ashley leads programs that honor military service members and first responders, provide resources for children facing hardship, fund medical research breakthroughs and create educational pathways for emerging generations.

• Ashley for the Arts generated more than $715,000, benefiting nearly 70 non-profit organizations.
• Combined efforts through Hope to Dream^®, Ashley’s Angels and STEM education partnerships reached over 28,500 children.
• Partnership with Wreaths Across America delivered over 42,000 wreaths to 43 cemeteries to honor veterans.

Environmental Stewardship:

Ashley’s environmental stewardship is comprised of wide-ranging programs addressing energy consumption reduction, renewable energy adoption, progressive waste management strategies and natural resource conservation.

• Solar installations are anticipated to produce 25 million kilowatt hours each year.
• Recycling programs diverted over 121,000 tons of materials including wood, cardboard and poly-foam from landfills.
• Community e-Recycling collection event eliminated more than 25,000 pounds of electronics from the local area.

“Creating meaningful, lasting impact in the communities where our team members live and serve is a commitment that we are proud to make,” stated Todd Wanek, President and CEO of Ashley Furniture Industries. “Whether we’re advancing critical medical research or investing in educational programs for tomorrow’s leaders, our initiatives demonstrate our fundamental conviction that corporate achievement and community prosperity are inseparable. Our industry leadership matters to us, but the genuine difference we make in communities worldwide matters even more.”

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Ashley is committed to being your trusted partner and style leader for the home. This commitment has made Ashley the largest furniture store brand in North America and one of the world’s best-selling home furnishing brands with more than 1,100 locations in 70 countries.

Start designing your dream home today. Visit Ashley online at www.ashley.com “Like” Ashley on Facebook, follow on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, or see our design-focused boards on Pinterest.

Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC (Ashley) feels that every person deserves more value for their money. Established in 1945, Ashley is the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world and strives to be the most innovative and competitive home furnishings company on the planet. From design through fulfillment, Ashley is committed to delivering the world’s best home furnishing values, selection and service, and earning the loyalty and trust of its customers every day. Visit Ashley online at www.ashleyglobal.com and “like” Ashley Furniture Industries on Facebook.

Ashley Distribution Services, LLC (ADS) was established in 1974 by Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC and today is one of the industry’s largest motor carriers. ADS delivers Ashley furniture to Ashley retail stores and customers throughout the U.S. With a growing fleet, ADS continues to expand beyond delivering furniture. Visit ADS online at www.ashleydistributionservices.com.

Media Contact:
Bailey Waldera
608.323.6782
BWaldera@ashleyfurniture.com

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TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Ashley companies (“Ashley”) continues to deepen its commitment to environmental stewardship, community partnerships and social initiatives across its worldwide operations. Throughout 2025, Ashley strengthened programs that create meaningful impact where employees live and work, investing in the communities that support its success. To explore the full scope of Ashley’s corporate social responsibility efforts and achievements, view the company’s sixth annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report.

The Ashley companies include Ashley Furniture Industries, the world’s largest home furnishings manufacturer; Ashley Global Retail, North America’s largest furniture store brand; and Ashley Distribution Services, the industry’s leading motor carrier, and continues advancing its mission through focused action in several critical areas:

Employee Involvement: Embracing its family-centered values, Ashley creates meaningful opportunities for workforce participation and supports employee-driven charitable contributions.

• Employee contributions generated nearly $110,000 for non-profit organizations nationwide.

Community Impact: Through collaboration with non-profit organizations, Ashley leads programs that honor military service members and first responders, provide resources for children facing hardship, fund medical research breakthroughs and create educational pathways for emerging generations.

• Ashley for the Arts generated more than $715,000, benefiting nearly 70 non-profit organizations.
• Combined efforts through Hope to Dream^®, Ashley’s Angels and STEM education partnerships reached over 28,500 children.
• Partnership with Wreaths Across America delivered over 42,000 wreaths to 43 cemeteries to honor veterans.

Environmental Stewardship:

Ashley’s environmental stewardship is comprised of wide-ranging programs addressing energy consumption reduction, renewable energy adoption, progressive waste management strategies and natural resource conservation.

• Solar installations are anticipated to produce 25 million kilowatt hours each year.
• Recycling programs diverted over 121,000 tons of materials including wood, cardboard and poly-foam from landfills.
• Community e-Recycling collection event eliminated more than 25,000 pounds of electronics from the local area.

“Creating meaningful, lasting impact in the communities where our team members live and serve is a commitment that we are proud to make,” stated Todd Wanek, President and CEO of Ashley Furniture Industries. “Whether we’re advancing critical medical research or investing in educational programs for tomorrow’s leaders, our initiatives demonstrate our fundamental conviction that corporate achievement and community prosperity are inseparable. Our industry leadership matters to us, but the genuine difference we make in communities worldwide matters even more.”

Photo Download

Ashley is committed to being your trusted partner and style leader for the home. This commitment has made Ashley the largest furniture store brand in North America and one of the world’s best-selling home furnishing brands with more than 1,100 locations in 70 countries.

Start designing your dream home today. Visit Ashley online at www.ashley.com “Like” Ashley on Facebook, follow on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, or see our design-focused boards on Pinterest.

Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC (Ashley) feels that every person deserves more value for their money. Established in 1945, Ashley is the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world and strives to be the most innovative and competitive home furnishings company on the planet. From design through fulfillment, Ashley is committed to delivering the world’s best home furnishing values, selection and service, and earning the loyalty and trust of its customers every day. Visit Ashley online at www.ashleyglobal.com and “like” Ashley Furniture Industries on Facebook.

Ashley Distribution Services, LLC (ADS) was established in 1974 by Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC and today is one of the industry’s largest motor carriers. ADS delivers Ashley furniture to Ashley retail stores and customers throughout the U.S. With a growing fleet, ADS continues to expand beyond delivering furniture. Visit ADS online at www.ashleydistributionservices.com.

Media Contact:
Bailey Waldera
608.323.6782
BWaldera@ashleyfurniture.com

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SOURCE Ashley HomeStores, LTD.