Month: April 2026

LOS ANGELES, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Licensed psychotherapist Marie-Claude Hamel, LMFT, PMH-C, is now offering specialized postpartum therapy services to individuals and couples in Los Angeles, expanding access to dedicated perinatal mental health support in the region. The announcement comes as demand continues to grow for targeted care addressing the emotional and relational challenges that arise during the transition into parenthood.

Marie-Claude Hamel’s Los Angeles-based services focus specifically on postpartum mental health, providing support for new and expecting parents navigating anxiety, depression, identity changes, and relationship strain following the arrival of a child. Her practice introduces a tailored, clinically grounded approach designed to meet the unique needs of families during this critical life stage.

“The postpartum period is often misunderstood as purely joyful, but it can also be deeply complex,” said Marie-Claude Hamel. “Expanding these services in Los Angeles allows more parents to access specialized support as they adjust to the emotional and relational shifts that come with a new baby.”

The transition into parenthood brings significant physical, hormonal, and psychological changes. Marie-Claude Hamel’s therapy services are structured to help clients process these experiences in a safe, supportive environment while developing practical tools for resilience and emotional well-being.

Her practice offers both individual and couples therapy. For new mothers experiencing postpartum depression, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm, individual sessions provide a confidential space to regain a sense of stability and self-understanding. Using a psychodynamic framework, Marie-Claude helps clients explore underlying patterns while integrating actionable coping strategies.

For couples, her work addresses the strain that often accompanies early parenthood. Through guided sessions, partners can improve communication, navigate shifting roles, and rebuild connection during a period that frequently tests even strong relationships.

A distinguishing aspect of Marie-Claude Hamel’s approach is her integration of psychodynamic therapy with trauma-informed care. By examining how past experiences influence present challenges, she helps clients create meaningful, long-term change in both individual well-being and relationship dynamics.

In addition to treatment, Marie-Claude emphasizes the role of therapy as proactive support. Seeking care early in the postpartum period can help prevent more severe mental health challenges and foster healthier family relationships over time.

With specialized training in perinatal mental health, Marie-Claude Hamel provides focused support for postpartum depression, anxiety, birth-related trauma, and relationship transitions. Her expansion into the Los Angeles area reflects a broader effort to make specialized postpartum care more accessible to growing families.

New and expecting parents in Los Angeles can now access Marie-Claude Hamel’s postpartum therapy services as part of this expanded offering.

About Marie-Claude Hamel
Marie-Claude Hamel, LMFT #107096, PMH-C, is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California specializing in perinatal mental health. She uses a psychodynamic, trauma-informed, and resilience-based approach to help clients navigate life transitions, process past experiences, and build stronger, more connected relationships.

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Postpartum Therapy Services                                                                                      
California, United States                                                                                                   Hameltherapy@gmail.com  
https://hamelpostpartum.com

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Hundreds of Entrepreneurs Converged for Information, Empowerment, Business Grants & Networking

HOUSTON, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Last week, Pastor Keion Henderson, founder of The Lighthouse Church and Ministries, along with his wife, Lady Shaunie Henderson, brought their vision of business and economic advancement, hosting hundreds of entrepreneurs at the Humble Civic Center for a landmark gathering of community, capital, and purpose.

In partnership with Third Coast Bank, Pastor Keion and Lady Shaunie are turning vision into action through education, community and awarding $10,000 in grants to local Houston small business owners.

The network currently has quickly grown to more than 1,400 members who participate in a curated monthly educational journey designed to support, develop, and elevate business owners at every stage of their entrepreneurial path.

At the heart of the Entrepreneurs network event, the first grants were awarded to five emerging business owners within the Lighthouse Entrepreneur Network Community.

The inaugural five small business grant recipients:

• New Waves LLC by way of Texas Prison Doula Program
• Lovie’s Pearls
• Choice Nation Academy
• C.O.P.E. (Conquering the Obstacles of Painful Experiences)
• HelprsHub LLC

“This is what happens when faith meets action,” said Pastor Keion Henderson, Founder and Senior Pastor of The Lighthouse Church. “We don’t just talk about access to capital; we create it, right here in Houston.”

“Every grant recipient represents someone who dared to believe in their vision,” said Lady Shaunie Henderson. “This network exists to make sure they never have to walk that journey alone.”

Bart Caraway, Founder & CEO of Third Coast Bank, spoke to the power of aligning financial institutions with faith communities to close the capital gap. “Houston is ranked number one in the country for minority entrepreneurs, and Third Coast Bank is proud to put real resources directly into the hands of the people building this city’s future.”

With Houston holding the top ranking in the U.S. for minority entrepreneurship, yet many business owners still facing significant barriers to capital, the Lighthouse Entrepreneurs Network continues to create access to funding, resources, and partners on the journey. From the solo dreamer to the seasoned founder, this is a space built to grow confidence, community, visibility, and legacy.

Something extraordinary is on the horizon for Houston. An unprecedented hub designed to empower entrepreneurs to grow, scale, and thrive. This is more than an initiative, it’s a movement. Stay connected as The Lighthouse Church Entrepreneurs Network prepares to unveil what’s next. An announcement is coming soon that you don’t want to miss.

For more information, visit tlhc.org and follow us on Instagram at @lhhoustonchurch.

About The Lighthouse Church
The Lighthouse Church and Ministries (TLHC) is a contemporary, multigenerational ministry led by Senior Pastor Keion Henderson and First Lady Shaunie Henderson. Founded in 2009, TLHC encompasses two rapidly expanding campuses in Houston, Texas, located in the North and Southeast sectors of the city, and the fast-growing online ministry – LH Nation. The Lighthouse Church offers weekly transformational teachings and biblically grounded principles to its 20,000 dedicated members, and over 900,000 global viewers from across the globe. With a mission to be a light that loves, lifts, and leads, TLHC is creating a space where biblical truths and cultural conversations awaken people to lead a life dedicated to seeking greater purpose. 

About Third Coast Bancshares, Inc.
Third Coast Bancshares, Inc. is a commercially focused, Texas-based bank holding company operating primarily in the Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Greater Houston, and San Antonio markets through its wholly owned subsidiary, Third Coast Bank. Founded in 2008 in Humble, Texas, Third Coast Bank conducts banking operations through 21 branches encompassing the four largest metropolitan areas in Texas. Please visit https://www.thirdcoast.bank for more information.

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Hundreds of Entrepreneurs Converged for Information, Empowerment, Business Grants & Networking

HOUSTON, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Last week, Pastor Keion Henderson, founder of The Lighthouse Church and Ministries, along with his wife, Lady Shaunie Henderson, brought their vision of business and economic advancement, hosting hundreds of entrepreneurs at the Humble Civic Center for a landmark gathering of community, capital, and purpose.

In partnership with Third Coast Bank, Pastor Keion and Lady Shaunie are turning vision into action through education, community and awarding $10,000 in grants to local Houston small business owners.

The network currently has quickly grown to more than 1,400 members who participate in a curated monthly educational journey designed to support, develop, and elevate business owners at every stage of their entrepreneurial path.

At the heart of the Entrepreneurs network event, the first grants were awarded to five emerging business owners within the Lighthouse Entrepreneur Network Community.

The inaugural five small business grant recipients:

• New Waves LLC by way of Texas Prison Doula Program
• Lovie’s Pearls
• Choice Nation Academy
• C.O.P.E. (Conquering the Obstacles of Painful Experiences)
• HelprsHub LLC

“This is what happens when faith meets action,” said Pastor Keion Henderson, Founder and Senior Pastor of The Lighthouse Church. “We don’t just talk about access to capital; we create it, right here in Houston.”

“Every grant recipient represents someone who dared to believe in their vision,” said Lady Shaunie Henderson. “This network exists to make sure they never have to walk that journey alone.”

Bart Caraway, Founder & CEO of Third Coast Bank, spoke to the power of aligning financial institutions with faith communities to close the capital gap. “Houston is ranked number one in the country for minority entrepreneurs, and Third Coast Bank is proud to put real resources directly into the hands of the people building this city’s future.”

With Houston holding the top ranking in the U.S. for minority entrepreneurship, yet many business owners still facing significant barriers to capital, the Lighthouse Entrepreneurs Network continues to create access to funding, resources, and partners on the journey. From the solo dreamer to the seasoned founder, this is a space built to grow confidence, community, visibility, and legacy.

Something extraordinary is on the horizon for Houston. An unprecedented hub designed to empower entrepreneurs to grow, scale, and thrive. This is more than an initiative, it’s a movement. Stay connected as The Lighthouse Church Entrepreneurs Network prepares to unveil what’s next. An announcement is coming soon that you don’t want to miss.

For more information, visit tlhc.org and follow us on Instagram at @lhhoustonchurch.

About The Lighthouse Church
The Lighthouse Church and Ministries (TLHC) is a contemporary, multigenerational ministry led by Senior Pastor Keion Henderson and First Lady Shaunie Henderson. Founded in 2009, TLHC encompasses two rapidly expanding campuses in Houston, Texas, located in the North and Southeast sectors of the city, and the fast-growing online ministry – LH Nation. The Lighthouse Church offers weekly transformational teachings and biblically grounded principles to its 20,000 dedicated members, and over 900,000 global viewers from across the globe. With a mission to be a light that loves, lifts, and leads, TLHC is creating a space where biblical truths and cultural conversations awaken people to lead a life dedicated to seeking greater purpose. 

About Third Coast Bancshares, Inc.
Third Coast Bancshares, Inc. is a commercially focused, Texas-based bank holding company operating primarily in the Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Greater Houston, and San Antonio markets through its wholly owned subsidiary, Third Coast Bank. Founded in 2008 in Humble, Texas, Third Coast Bank conducts banking operations through 21 branches encompassing the four largest metropolitan areas in Texas. Please visit https://www.thirdcoast.bank for more information.

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mpapa@jconnelly.com

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HOUSTON, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ClimeCo, a global leader in sustainability advisory and environmental market solutions, today announced a strategic collaboration with Greenly, a leading greenhouse gas accounting and sustainability management platform, to deliver faster and cheaper emission reductions for organizations worldwide.

Through this collaboration, ClimeCo and Greenly are streamlining compliance-grade emissions accounting, helping companies align with increasing global disclosure regulations and invest in decarbonization projects with measurable environmental and financial value.

“Data measurement and disclosure should do more than check a box,” shared Bill Flederbach, CEO and President of ClimeCo. “Together with Greenly, we are transforming sustainability data into opportunity maps, guiding product and process innovation that delivers real ROI and decarbonization impact.”

“We are thrilled to bring Greenly’s AI-first carbon management capabilities to ClimeCo’s network and clients,” said Alexis Normand, CEO and Co-Founder of Greenly. “By combining AI with deep climate expertise, we’re turning what used to be slow, fragmented reporting into a real-time decision engine for the global economy. Together we’re helping organizations move faster, smarter, and with greater confidence to achieve emission reductions across their operations and supply chains.” 

By layering ClimeCo’s deep technical expertise and advisory leadership with Greenly’s advanced digital platform, clients gain a seamless path from emissions data and audit-ready compliance to measurable emission reduction outcomes.

• Product Carbon Footprints: Delivering product carbon footprints (PCFs) in a fraction of the time compared to traditional manual methods, while maintaining rigor, transparency, and credibility. 
• Decarbonization Strategies: Integrating Greenhouse Gas (GHG) accounting and emission reduction targets into actionable roadmaps that drive real carbon reductions and financial value.
• Environmental Attribute Credits: Leveraging the power of environmental markets to drive emission reductions across value chains and confidently account for lower-carbon operations, products, and services.

Implementation of Greenly has enabled more than 3,500 clients across 20 industries to save an average of 80% of the time required on data gathering, management, and processing required for complying with global sustainability regulations. 

Combined with ClimeCo’s emission reduction expertise, this collaboration provides an industry-leading value proposition for companies determined to achieve their decarbonization targets and communicate progress with clarity, credibility, and precision. 

Notably, since 2009, ClimeCo has surpassed 50 million credits issued from their projects that reduced, avoided, or removed CO2e.

For more information about this collaboration or to learn more about if your organization is a good candidate, please contact info@climeco.com.

About ClimeCo
ClimeCo is an award-winning leader in decarbonization, empowering global organizations with customized sustainability pathways. Our team of respected scientists and industry experts collaborates with companies, governments, and capital markets to develop tailored ESG and decarbonization solutions. Recognized for creating high-quality, impactful projects, ClimeCo is committed to helping clients achieve their goals, maximize environmental assets, and enhance their brand. Partner with ClimeCo to drive meaningful environmental change and take your climate initiatives to new heights.

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LONGWOOD, Fla., April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Waste Pro USA, Inc. (“Waste Pro”), a regional privately-held provider of non-hazardous waste collection, transfer, recycling and disposal services, announced today that it has completed the sale and reoffering of the Florida Development Finance Corporation Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds (Waste Pro USA, Inc. Project), Series 2023 (the “Bonds”) in aggregate principal amount of $120.0 million.

The Bonds, which bear a 4.50% coupon for an approximately six-year fixed term interest rate period, will mature on July 1, 2032 and are guaranteed by certain subsidiaries of Waste Pro, pursuant to the terms of the indenture relating to the Bonds.

“Waste Pro’s continued access to the capital markets is a testament to our disciplined growth and the hard work of our dedicated team members,” said Sean Jennings, Chief Executive Officer of Waste Pro. “As a privately-owned company, our stable platform allows us to look past temporary market fluctuations and confidently finance essential solid waste infrastructure across our southeastern footprint.”

“Tax-exempt financings continue to serve as a cornerstone of Waste Pro’s capital structure, and optimizing our balance sheet with long-term debt remains a priority,” stated Cort Sabina, Chief Financial Officer of Waste Pro. “Executing a successful $120.0 million reoffering in such a dynamic market environment speaks to the strength of our underlying business and the trust we have built with both new and existing institutional investors.”

Barclays Capital Inc. served as senior manager and sole bookrunner, with BofA Securities, Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC serving as co-managers, for the Bonds. CTBH Partners LLC served as financial advisor to Waste Pro. Greenberg Traurig served as counsel to Waste Pro.

The Bonds were offered only to qualified institutional buyers as defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). The Bonds have not been and are not required to be registered under the Securities Act and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and other applicable securities laws.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the Bonds, nor shall there be any sale of the Bonds in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

About Waste Pro USA, Inc.

Waste Pro USA, Inc. is one of the country’s fastest-growing privately owned non-hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, processing and disposal companies, operating in ten southeastern states. Waste Pro serves more than 2.5 million residential and 50,000 commercial customers from 119 operating locations. Waste Pro is headquartered in Longwood, Florida, and maintains nearly 300 exclusive municipal contracts and franchises.

Safe Harbor Statement

Certain matters discussed in this press release are “forward-looking statements” intended to qualify for the safe harbors from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can generally be identified as such by the context of the statements, including words such as Waste Pro “will,” “intends,” and other similar expressions. Among the forward-looking statements in this press release are statements regarding the offering and sale of the Bonds. All of these forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and estimates and management’s beliefs and assumptions. Waste Pro expressly disclaims any obligation to update such statements to reflect any change in its expectations whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required.

Media Contact: Tracy Meehan
Communications Director
(407) 883-3791
tmeehan@wasteprousa.com

Investors: Ryan LeBeau
Vice President of Finance
(407) 937-2675
rlebeau@wasteprousa.com

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MONACO, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Peace and Sport has launched the 2026 edition of its global digital campaign #WhiteCard, in the presence of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco. To mark the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, this initiative mobilises the international community to highlight the vital role of sport as a catalyst for peace, inclusion and development, particularly for younger generations.

To view the Multimedia News Release, please click: 
https://www.multivu.com/peace-and-sport/9390251-en-launches-the-2026-whitecard-global-campaign

Learning, playing, growing up in peace: a right for every child

Across the world, millions of children are growing up in unstable environments, where access to education and opportunities for development is compromised. Today, 273 million children are out of school, deprived not only of a fundamental right, but also of skills essential to their development.

In the face of these challenges, Peace and Sport emphasises that sport is a strategic tool for peace, inclusion and child development. When properly supervised, it helps to strengthen key skills such as empathy, cooperation, resilience and conflict management — all of which are essential foundations for peaceful societies.

Led by the Champions for Peace, the #WhiteCard digital campaign invites everyone to get involved by sharing their White Card on social media. Much more than just a symbol, this gesture becomes a visible, collective action in support of peace and inclusion. Every share helps to amplify the message and makes each participant a true driving force behind this global movement.

CONTACT: communication@peace-sport.org

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ABA Centers has been named to the Financial Times’ “The Americas’ Fastest-Growing Companies 2026” list, marking the company’s second consecutive year of recognition among the fastest-growing businesses in North and South America.

2026 Financial Times rankings for ABA Centers:

• No. 5 overall out of 300 companies
• No. 2 in Health Care & Life Sciences

• No. 1 in Florida

After ranking No. 1 overall on the Financial Times’ 2025 list, ABA Centers returned in 2026 with a No. 5 overall ranking for its compound annual growth rate of 328.3%. The continued recognition reflects the company’s evolution from rapid expansion to a more durable phase of growth focused on long-term sustainability, clinical excellence, and workforce strength.

ABA Centers was founded in 2020 by an autism father to address one of the biggest barriers facing families seeking autism services: long wait times for diagnosis and treatment.

Today, the organization serves more than 2,000 children with autism across 15 states/territories in 72 markets and 49 treatment centers, as well as in-home, in-school, and in-community services. This growth has been driven by continued investment in clinical talent, operational infrastructure, and timely access to care for families.

“This recognition reflects the dedication of our team to serve families with urgency and excellence,” said Jason Barker, CEO of ABA Centers. “Our focus has never been growth for growth’s sake. It has been about building the reach, infrastructure, and talent needed to help more families access high-quality autism care without long delays.”

The autism rate for children in the U.S. has risen to 1 in 31, more than double the 2012 numbers. As demand for autism services continues to increase, the company remains focused on expanding thoughtfully while investing in the systems, support, and clinical talent necessary to serve more families at scale.

More information about the Financial Times “The Americas’ Fastest-Growing Companies 2026” list is available on the Financial Times website.

About ABA Centers
ABA Centers provides applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy services to children with autism spectrum disorder through a play-based approach rooted in positive reinforcement. The company was designed to disrupt the autism care industry by reducing wait times for families seeking autism diagnosis and treatment. For more information, visit www.abacenters.com/news.

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