Month: June 2026

AUSTIN, Texas, June 22, 2026 /3BL/ – Whole Foods Market Foundation, in partnership with The Bee Cause Project, announced it has awarded 168 Bee Grants totaling over $371,000 to schools and nonprofit organizations across the United States and Canada — the largest class of grantees in the program’s history. The grants will impact more than 80,000 students, who will welcome tens of thousands of honeybees to their campuses, transforming classrooms, schoolyards, and community gardens into hands-on learning environments dedicated to pollinator education and conservation.

Pollinator populations are under increasing pressure from habitat loss, pesticide exposure, and climate change. Yet pollinators remain essential to the health of ecosystems and food systems everywhere. By investing in the next generation of environmental stewards, Whole Foods Market Foundation is helping ensure that people understand, value, and protect the natural systems that sustain us all. “Over the past decade, we’ve watched this collaborative program transform the way young people think about food, nature, and their role in protecting the world around them,” said Daniel Zoltani, Executive Director, Whole Foods Market Foundation. “Reaching more than 160 schools this year is a testament to the educators and communities who make this work come alive — and we’re just getting started.”

Since the program’s inception, Whole Foods Market Foundation has partnered with The Bee Cause Project to award 1,275 educational beehives, investing over $2.2 million and reaching more than 1.6 million students with meaningful pollinator programming. One in every three bites of food we eat depends on the survival of pollinators, making this educational work critical to building the next generation of environmental stewards.

In addition to new grants, Whole Foods Market Foundation is continuing to support 49 returning organizations through its Renewal Grant program. These dedicated schools and nonprofits have demonstrated a deep commitment to pollinator education and are receiving funding for equipment and educational materials to expand their programs further. The Bee Cause Project continues to serve as an indispensable partner, sourcing hives, training educators, and providing ongoing technical support to ensure every school is set up for success.

The next round of Bee Grant applications opens in September 2026. Schools and nonprofit organizations that serve at least 10 students in grades K–12 in the United States or Canada are eligible to apply. For more information, visit wholefoodsmarketfoundation.org.

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ABOUT WHOLE FOODS MARKET FOUNDATION

Whole Foods Market Foundation is on a mission to nourish people by advancing food security, improving nutrition and strengthening resilient food systems. The registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization is based in Austin, Texas. For more information on the Foundation’s work, visit wholefoodsmarketfoundation.org. For ongoing news and updates, follow Whole Foods Market Foundation on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn.

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Originally published on CVS Health Company Newsroom

WOONSOCKET, R.I., June 22, 2026 /3BL/ – CVS Pharmacy® continues to celebrate soccer and its powerful impact on community by bringing activations directly to fans. This summer, CVS will help make the thrill of the game accessible in communities nationwide by hosting in-store events, offering officially licensed FIFA merchandise, and ultimately serving as a one-stop shop for match-day essentials.

Through mid-July, CVS is hosting family-friendly soccer block parties at select locations featuring music, food, free samples, supplier activations and immersive soccer-themed experiences designed to get fans up and moving – similar to the sport of soccer itself. CVS parking lots will be transformed into mini training pitches, encouraging friendly competition and opportunities for customers to test their own soccer skills. Customers can find a participating location near them at www.CVS.com/BlockParty. 

“We’re always focused on bringing locally relevant experiences to the neighborhoods we serve. With the excitement surrounding soccer this summer, this was the perfect opportunity to celebrate the sport – in which we’re already deeply embedded – with our customers, colleagues and broader communities,” said Sid Tenneti, Interim President, Pharmacy and Consumer Wellness, CVS Health. “Much like the sport of soccer itself, our goal is to increase community connection. We look forward to being there for our customers in the moments that matter, on and off the pitch.”

Additionally, CVS is engaging soccer fans at every stage of their journey as they travel to experience matches. In select markets, CVS will be featured on fully wrapped rideshares and train cars, in-flight seatback screens for flights going to host cities, and in hotels, bars and restaurants that are in the center of the action – all to drive memorable fan engagement. 

These efforts are part of the company’s overarching, longstanding support of soccer. Earlier this year, CVS announced its role as an Official Health and Wellness Partner of U.S. Soccer and the National Women’s Soccer League, and expanded its club-level sponsorships to include the Kansas City Current and Seattle Reign FC – in addition to the Washington Spirit, of which CVS Health has been a sponsor since 2020. Through these sponsorships, CVS will help expand access to health and wellness opportunities that will support not only the communities it serves, but also generations of athletes to come. 

To learn more about how CVS is supporting soccer, visit www.cvs.com/content/soccer.

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About CVS Health

CVS Health is a leading health solutions company simplifying health care one person, one family and one community at a time. As of March 31, 2026, the Company had approximately 9,000 retail pharmacy locations, more than 1,000 walk-in and primary care medical clinics and a leading pharmacy benefits manager with approximately 88 million plan members. The Company also serves an estimated more than 37 million people through a broad range of health insurance products and related services. The Company’s integrated model uses personalized, technology driven services to connect people to simply better health, increasing access to quality care, delivering better outcomes, and lowering overall costs.

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Kara Page
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DENVER, June 22, 2026 /3BL/ – The RiNo Art District has secured the largest sponsorship in its 20-year history, announcing a multi-year partnership with KeyBank that will support major arts programming and community events.

Under the agreement, KeyBank becomes the district’s official bank sponsor and its first major presenting sponsor. The partnership will help fund a slate of high-profile events, including free First Friday Festivals, summer solstice celebration, and the annual Art RiNo festival scheduled for October 2-4.

Leaders from both organizations said the deal reflects growing momentum for the nationally recognized arts district and a shared commitment to supporting local artists and creative businesses.

“This is a significant milestone for RiNo Art District and an important signal of momentum toward our vision of building the strongest possible community,” said Executive Director Daisy Fodness-McGowan.

KeyBank leaders said the investment aligns with the company’s long-standing presence in the Denver area and its focus on community development.

“RiNo represents the energy, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit that makes this community so special,” said KeyBank Colorado Market President Chris Picardi.

The RiNo Art District, founded in 2005, is a nonprofit focused on supporting artists and cultural programming, while KeyBank is one of the nation’s largest financial services companies, with about $189 billion in assets as of March 2026.

Officials say the partnership is expected to expand access to arts programming while strengthening ties between local businesses and the creative community.