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Everlight Solar Wins Comparably’s Best Compensation Award for 2025

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VERONA, Wis., Dec. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Everlight Solar announces its recognition with Comparably‘s 2025 Best Compensation Award. This distinction reflects their ongoing commitment to offering competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and long-term opportunities for growth and advancement.


Everlight Solar wins Comparably's Best Company Compensation Award.

At Everlight Solar, compensation is understood to be more than a paycheck—it represents how deeply the company values the people who make its mission possible. Through benefits, performance-driven incentives, and a focus on professional development, Everlight Solar ensures that team members feel rewarded.

Staff feedback plays a crucial role in earning this award, and one staff member shared their experience with Everlight Solar‘s long-term incentive program: “I really love the Everlight long-term incentive program! It’s so cool how we get to be so involved with Everlight on a deeper level, and the execs were beyond generous with the package they chose, and making sure we’re really getting awarded for the company’s growth.”

Comparably‘s Best Compensation Award is especially meaningful because it is based on direct staff insights, offering a clear reflection of the positive feelings team members have across the organization.

As Everlight Solar continues to grow, the company remains focused on investing in its people, knowing that a strong, supported team is the foundation for delivering exceptional service to customers and communities.

Want to be a part of an award-winning team? Explore Everlight’s open roles and apply today.

About Everlight Solar
Everlight Solar is the fastest-growing solar company in the Midwest, with operations in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Idaho, Nebraska, Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming. Everlight Solar earned a spot on both the 2023 Inc. 5000 and 2024 Inc. 5000 lists in their first two years of eligibility. To learn more about open jobs or about going solar for your own home, visit www.everlightsolar.com.


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Everlight Solar Wins Comparably’s Best Compensation Award for 2025

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VERONA, Wis., Dec. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Everlight Solar announces its recognition with Comparably‘s 2025 Best Compensation Award. This distinction reflects their ongoing commitment to offering competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and long-term opportunities for growth and advancement.


Everlight Solar wins Comparably's Best Company Compensation Award.

At Everlight Solar, compensation is understood to be more than a paycheck—it represents how deeply the company values the people who make its mission possible. Through benefits, performance-driven incentives, and a focus on professional development, Everlight Solar ensures that team members feel rewarded.

Staff feedback plays a crucial role in earning this award, and one staff member shared their experience with Everlight Solar‘s long-term incentive program: “I really love the Everlight long-term incentive program! It’s so cool how we get to be so involved with Everlight on a deeper level, and the execs were beyond generous with the package they chose, and making sure we’re really getting awarded for the company’s growth.”

Comparably‘s Best Compensation Award is especially meaningful because it is based on direct staff insights, offering a clear reflection of the positive feelings team members have across the organization.

As Everlight Solar continues to grow, the company remains focused on investing in its people, knowing that a strong, supported team is the foundation for delivering exceptional service to customers and communities.

Want to be a part of an award-winning team? Explore Everlight’s open roles and apply today.

About Everlight Solar
Everlight Solar is the fastest-growing solar company in the Midwest, with operations in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Idaho, Nebraska, Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming. Everlight Solar earned a spot on both the 2023 Inc. 5000 and 2024 Inc. 5000 lists in their first two years of eligibility. To learn more about open jobs or about going solar for your own home, visit www.everlightsolar.com.


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Forbes 2025 Top Charities: Direct Relief Ranks #5 With 100% Efficiency Rating

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Direct Relief has been ranked as the fifth-largest charity in the United States and recognized as one of the most effective stewards of private donations, according to Forbes’ 2025 annual list of the 100 Top U.S. Charities, which ranks organizations by private donations.

Forbes awarded Direct Relief a 100% rating for fundraising efficiency, highlighting the organization’s minimal fundraising costs relative to private donations, and a 99% score for charitable commitment, reflecting the proportion of expenses allocated directly to its charitable mission.
 

2025 Top 10 Charities

Rank Organization Private Donations Fundraising Efficiency (%) Charitable Commitment (%)
1 Feeding America $4.961B 99 98
2 Good 360 $3.236B 100 100
3 St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital $2.776B 84 71
4 United Way Worldwide $2.482B 88 84
5 Direct Relief $2.389B 100 99
6 Salvation Army $2.344B 89 83
7 Habitat for Humanity International $2.002B 90 82
8 Americares $1.987B 99 98
9 Samaritan’s Purse $1.706B 94 85
10 Goodwill Industries International $1.411B 98 77

Forbes. “The 100 Largest U.S. Charities.” Forbes, 2025, www.forbes.com/top-charities/list/.
 

Globally, Direct Relief is ranked as the second-largest charity in the “International Needs” category.

While Forbes noted that cuts in U.S. government funding have forced many international organizations to scale back operations, Direct Relief’s policy of declining to take government funding has enabled the organization to expand its global response efforts in 2025.
 

2025 Top International Charities

Int’l Rank Overall Organization Private Donations Fundraising Efficiency
1 2 Good 360 $3.236 B 100%
2 5 Direct Relief $2.389 B 100%
3 7 Habitat for Humanity International $2.002 B 90%
4 8 Americares $1.987 B 99%
5 11 Compassion International $1.312 B 88%
6 15 World Vision $932 M 85%
7 16 MAP International $931 M 99%
8 19 Task Force for Global Health $830 M 100%
9 23 Doctors Without Borders USA $756 M 85%
10 27 Convoy of Hope $685 M 95%

Forbes. “The 100 Largest U.S. Charities.” Forbes, 2025, www.forbes.com/top-charities/list/.

Beyond its Forbes ranking, Charity Navigator, the nation’s leading nonprofit evaluator, awarded Direct Relief an overall 100% charity rating for 2025, marking its 15th consecutive Four-Star rating. This distinction underscores the organization’s commitment to excellence, accountability, and measurable impact.

In addition, Charity Navigator named Direct Relief one of the Best Humanitarian Relief Charities for 2025, highlighting responses to Hurricane Melissa, the Los Angeles fires, and the humanitarian crises in Sudan and Ukraine. The designation recognizes organizations Charity Navigator deems “extraordinarily effective at what they do.”
 

Humanitarian Impact in 2025

In 2025, Direct Relief made significant strides in advancing its global humanitarian mission, including:

  • Delivering Lifesaving Medicines: In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Direct Relief distributed 308 million defined daily doses of medicine to more than 2,636 healthcare facilities across 91 countries and all 50 U.S. states. In total, Direct Relief donated pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, and supplies with a wholesale value of $1.9 billion and provided $69 million in grants to healthcare providers around the world.
     
  • Hurricane Responses: Following Hurricane Melissa, Direct Relief dispatched a 757 charter plane carrying 16 tons of medicine and medical supplies to Jamaica, adding to the large quantities of medical supplies already prepositioned in the region prior to landfall, which helped ensure health providers were equipped immediately after the storm.
     
  • Los Angeles Wildfire Response: Direct Relief’s response began within hours of the first spark, with an initial focus on lifesaving support, including deploying prescription medications to shelters, field medic backpacks to first responders, and more than 140,000 N95 respirators to protect residents and emergency personnel from smoke.
     
  • Aid to Ukraine:  Direct Relief has surpassed more than $2 billion in medical and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine since the war began in 2022, making it one of the largest private philanthropic supporters of the country’s health system.
     
  • Largest Charitable Medicine Program in the U.S.: To help address the lack of affordable prescription medicine in the United States, Direct Relief provides needed medications to nonprofit health centers and clinics that collectively serve about one in 11 people in the country. In its 2025 fiscal year, Direct Relief’s assistance to the U.S. exceeded $300 million.
     
  • Supporting Healthy Mothers: Direct Relief supports health organizations worldwide that provide critically needed maternal and neonatal services throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care. In its 2025 fiscal year, Direct Relief’s support of midwives helped enable more than 45,000 safe births in 17 countries.
     

Stewardship and Financial Transparency

Direct Relief is committed to maximizing the impact of every donation, ensuring funds are used responsibly and effectively to support those in need:

  • 100% Allocation of Donor-Designated Funds: Every contribution earmarked for specific programs or emergencies is applied exclusively to those purposes, giving donors full assurance that their intent is honored.
     
  • Independently Funded Operations:  Direct Relief operates solely on private charitable contributions, declining government funding to maintain independence and focus on its mission.
     
  • Leveraging In-Kind Contributions: Strategic partnerships with businesses and organizations amplify the impact of donations. Contributions of medicine and medical supplies, valued at their wholesale cost, constitute the majority of Direct Relief’s revenue, allowing cash donations to reach further and support more people.
     

Additional Nonprofit Recognition

In 2025, Direct Relief received additional independent recognition for humanitarian impact, transparency, and financial stewardship, including:

  • TIME Dreamer of the Year: The distinction, presented annually by TIME Magazine in collaboration with American Family Insurance, celebrates individuals and organizations who protect, restore, and champion their communities in the face of adversity.
     
  • Seoul Peace Prize: One of the world’s most distinguished honors for humanitarian achievement, awarded in recognition of Direct Relief’s role in advancing global health and supporting communities affected by disasters and conflict.
     
  • Platinum Transparency Seal from Candid: Signaling the highest level of openness about finances, programs, and results, and enabling donors to see clearly how resources are used.
     
  • A+ Rating from CharityWatch: Along with inclusion on its list of top charities, reflecting exceptional program efficiency, low overhead, and disciplined use of donor funds.
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Forbes 2025 Top Charities: Direct Relief Ranks #5 With 100% Efficiency Rating

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Direct Relief has been ranked as the fifth-largest charity in the United States and recognized as one of the most effective stewards of private donations, according to Forbes’ 2025 annual list of the 100 Top U.S. Charities, which ranks organizations by private donations.

Forbes awarded Direct Relief a 100% rating for fundraising efficiency, highlighting the organization’s minimal fundraising costs relative to private donations, and a 99% score for charitable commitment, reflecting the proportion of expenses allocated directly to its charitable mission.
 

2025 Top 10 Charities

Rank Organization Private Donations Fundraising Efficiency (%) Charitable Commitment (%)
1 Feeding America $4.961B 99 98
2 Good 360 $3.236B 100 100
3 St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital $2.776B 84 71
4 United Way Worldwide $2.482B 88 84
5 Direct Relief $2.389B 100 99
6 Salvation Army $2.344B 89 83
7 Habitat for Humanity International $2.002B 90 82
8 Americares $1.987B 99 98
9 Samaritan’s Purse $1.706B 94 85
10 Goodwill Industries International $1.411B 98 77

Forbes. “The 100 Largest U.S. Charities.” Forbes, 2025, www.forbes.com/top-charities/list/.
 

Globally, Direct Relief is ranked as the second-largest charity in the “International Needs” category.

While Forbes noted that cuts in U.S. government funding have forced many international organizations to scale back operations, Direct Relief’s policy of declining to take government funding has enabled the organization to expand its global response efforts in 2025.
 

2025 Top International Charities

Int’l Rank Overall Organization Private Donations Fundraising Efficiency
1 2 Good 360 $3.236 B 100%
2 5 Direct Relief $2.389 B 100%
3 7 Habitat for Humanity International $2.002 B 90%
4 8 Americares $1.987 B 99%
5 11 Compassion International $1.312 B 88%
6 15 World Vision $932 M 85%
7 16 MAP International $931 M 99%
8 19 Task Force for Global Health $830 M 100%
9 23 Doctors Without Borders USA $756 M 85%
10 27 Convoy of Hope $685 M 95%

Forbes. “The 100 Largest U.S. Charities.” Forbes, 2025, www.forbes.com/top-charities/list/.

Beyond its Forbes ranking, Charity Navigator, the nation’s leading nonprofit evaluator, awarded Direct Relief an overall 100% charity rating for 2025, marking its 15th consecutive Four-Star rating. This distinction underscores the organization’s commitment to excellence, accountability, and measurable impact.

In addition, Charity Navigator named Direct Relief one of the Best Humanitarian Relief Charities for 2025, highlighting responses to Hurricane Melissa, the Los Angeles fires, and the humanitarian crises in Sudan and Ukraine. The designation recognizes organizations Charity Navigator deems “extraordinarily effective at what they do.”
 

Humanitarian Impact in 2025

In 2025, Direct Relief made significant strides in advancing its global humanitarian mission, including:

  • Delivering Lifesaving Medicines: In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Direct Relief distributed 308 million defined daily doses of medicine to more than 2,636 healthcare facilities across 91 countries and all 50 U.S. states. In total, Direct Relief donated pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, and supplies with a wholesale value of $1.9 billion and provided $69 million in grants to healthcare providers around the world.
     
  • Hurricane Responses: Following Hurricane Melissa, Direct Relief dispatched a 757 charter plane carrying 16 tons of medicine and medical supplies to Jamaica, adding to the large quantities of medical supplies already prepositioned in the region prior to landfall, which helped ensure health providers were equipped immediately after the storm.
     
  • Los Angeles Wildfire Response: Direct Relief’s response began within hours of the first spark, with an initial focus on lifesaving support, including deploying prescription medications to shelters, field medic backpacks to first responders, and more than 140,000 N95 respirators to protect residents and emergency personnel from smoke.
     
  • Aid to Ukraine:  Direct Relief has surpassed more than $2 billion in medical and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine since the war began in 2022, making it one of the largest private philanthropic supporters of the country’s health system.
     
  • Largest Charitable Medicine Program in the U.S.: To help address the lack of affordable prescription medicine in the United States, Direct Relief provides needed medications to nonprofit health centers and clinics that collectively serve about one in 11 people in the country. In its 2025 fiscal year, Direct Relief’s assistance to the U.S. exceeded $300 million.
     
  • Supporting Healthy Mothers: Direct Relief supports health organizations worldwide that provide critically needed maternal and neonatal services throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care. In its 2025 fiscal year, Direct Relief’s support of midwives helped enable more than 45,000 safe births in 17 countries.
     

Stewardship and Financial Transparency

Direct Relief is committed to maximizing the impact of every donation, ensuring funds are used responsibly and effectively to support those in need:

  • 100% Allocation of Donor-Designated Funds: Every contribution earmarked for specific programs or emergencies is applied exclusively to those purposes, giving donors full assurance that their intent is honored.
     
  • Independently Funded Operations:  Direct Relief operates solely on private charitable contributions, declining government funding to maintain independence and focus on its mission.
     
  • Leveraging In-Kind Contributions: Strategic partnerships with businesses and organizations amplify the impact of donations. Contributions of medicine and medical supplies, valued at their wholesale cost, constitute the majority of Direct Relief’s revenue, allowing cash donations to reach further and support more people.
     

Additional Nonprofit Recognition

In 2025, Direct Relief received additional independent recognition for humanitarian impact, transparency, and financial stewardship, including:

  • TIME Dreamer of the Year: The distinction, presented annually by TIME Magazine in collaboration with American Family Insurance, celebrates individuals and organizations who protect, restore, and champion their communities in the face of adversity.
     
  • Seoul Peace Prize: One of the world’s most distinguished honors for humanitarian achievement, awarded in recognition of Direct Relief’s role in advancing global health and supporting communities affected by disasters and conflict.
     
  • Platinum Transparency Seal from Candid: Signaling the highest level of openness about finances, programs, and results, and enabling donors to see clearly how resources are used.
     
  • A+ Rating from CharityWatch: Along with inclusion on its list of top charities, reflecting exceptional program efficiency, low overhead, and disciplined use of donor funds.
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Chapters Health System Announces National Rebranding of Grief Support Camps for Children

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Unified Camp Brave Heart Name and Logo Unveiled

TEMPLE TERRACE, Fla., Dec. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Chapters Health System, the nation’s leading chronic illness innovator and largest nonprofit hospice provider, proudly announced a unified grief support camp name, Camp Brave Heart, and logo for programs across the country starting in 2026. Each camp program will remain tailored to the needs of the local community and the longstanding tradition of providing a supportive place for children to process and share.


Chapters Health System (PRNewsfoto/Chapters Health System)

The new logo and cohesive name are part of organizational initiatives to strengthen national brand recognition and expand access to this critical program to help children impacted by the loss of a loved one. The refreshed logo design was developed to create a connection to the books featured in the Chapters Health System logo as it is the foundation of supporting each child as they embark on a new “chapter” after the loss of a loved one.

“I want to recognize our outstanding grief support team, volunteers, and donors for the incredible impact they have had through the decades of commitment they’ve shown for our grief support camps for children,” said Andrew Molosky, President and CEO, Chapters Health System. “I am grateful for their help and support as we transition to a new era for our camp offerings under a unified brand in 2026.”

In 2024, Chapters Health supported more than 5,000 children and more than 18,000 adults through its robust bereavement programs including individual counseling, specialized programs for kids such as camp, group sessions, and more.

“It is an honor to help support our team as we focus on growth and expansion of the Camp Brave Heart program in 2026 and beyond,” said Reginald B. Riley, Vice President, Support Services & Patient Experience, Chapters Health System. “Through our cohesive approach to camp, we’ll be able to make this program available at no cost to families in even more communities across the country.”

To learn more about Camp Brave Heart, visit chaptershealth.org/camp.

About Chapters Health System
Chapters Health System is boldly innovating the future of chronic illness care through its portfolio of more than 30 different companies and programs, including the nation’s largest nonprofit hospice network, PACE, value-based care such as CareNu, managed services organizations, technology solutions, advanced illness offerings, consulting, and more. Established in 1983 as a community-centered, nonprofit entity, Chapters Health has grown exponentially through its radical approach to healthcare that leverages a one-of-a-kind system to support patients, families, and caregivers across the country, while remaining grounded in the mission of taking care of patients, or taking care of those who do®. Chapters Health has been nationally recognized by Great Places to Work, Fortune®, USA TODAY, and others for being a top place to work. To learn more, visit www.chaptershealth.org, like us on Facebook or follow us on X and LinkedIn.


Camp Brave Heart Logo

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Chapters Health System Announces National Rebranding of Grief Support Camps for Children

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Unified Camp Brave Heart Name and Logo Unveiled

TEMPLE TERRACE, Fla., Dec. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Chapters Health System, the nation’s leading chronic illness innovator and largest nonprofit hospice provider, proudly announced a unified grief support camp name, Camp Brave Heart, and logo for programs across the country starting in 2026. Each camp program will remain tailored to the needs of the local community and the longstanding tradition of providing a supportive place for children to process and share.


Chapters Health System (PRNewsfoto/Chapters Health System)

The new logo and cohesive name are part of organizational initiatives to strengthen national brand recognition and expand access to this critical program to help children impacted by the loss of a loved one. The refreshed logo design was developed to create a connection to the books featured in the Chapters Health System logo as it is the foundation of supporting each child as they embark on a new “chapter” after the loss of a loved one.

“I want to recognize our outstanding grief support team, volunteers, and donors for the incredible impact they have had through the decades of commitment they’ve shown for our grief support camps for children,” said Andrew Molosky, President and CEO, Chapters Health System. “I am grateful for their help and support as we transition to a new era for our camp offerings under a unified brand in 2026.”

In 2024, Chapters Health supported more than 5,000 children and more than 18,000 adults through its robust bereavement programs including individual counseling, specialized programs for kids such as camp, group sessions, and more.

“It is an honor to help support our team as we focus on growth and expansion of the Camp Brave Heart program in 2026 and beyond,” said Reginald B. Riley, Vice President, Support Services & Patient Experience, Chapters Health System. “Through our cohesive approach to camp, we’ll be able to make this program available at no cost to families in even more communities across the country.”

To learn more about Camp Brave Heart, visit chaptershealth.org/camp.

About Chapters Health System
Chapters Health System is boldly innovating the future of chronic illness care through its portfolio of more than 30 different companies and programs, including the nation’s largest nonprofit hospice network, PACE, value-based care such as CareNu, managed services organizations, technology solutions, advanced illness offerings, consulting, and more. Established in 1983 as a community-centered, nonprofit entity, Chapters Health has grown exponentially through its radical approach to healthcare that leverages a one-of-a-kind system to support patients, families, and caregivers across the country, while remaining grounded in the mission of taking care of patients, or taking care of those who do®. Chapters Health has been nationally recognized by Great Places to Work, Fortune®, USA TODAY, and others for being a top place to work. To learn more, visit www.chaptershealth.org, like us on Facebook or follow us on X and LinkedIn.


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Aretum Announces Acquisition of Veterans Engineering, Expanding Federal IT, Cyber, and Cloud Capabilities

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BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Aretum, a leading provider of mission-focused technology, engineering, cybersecurity, and professional services to federal agencies, today announced its acquisition of Veterans Engineering, a technology solutions provider which serves the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and other federal clients. The acquisition enhances Aretum’s technology offerings in cloud delivery, cybersecurity, and digital transformation, and strengthens its position across key federal markets.


Aretum (PRNewsfoto/ARETUM)

Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, Veterans Engineering delivers advanced solutions in IT modernization, process engineering, organizational change, healthcare technology, cybersecurity, cloud architecture, and digital transformation. The company has served a broad set of federal agencies, including the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Homeland Security, Department of State, Department of Energy, and the Defense Health Agency.

“This acquisition represents a strategic leap forward in our ability to support critical federal missions,” said Rohit Gupta, CEO, Aretum. “Veterans Engineering’s technical strength, track record in complex modernization programs, and commitment to mission outcomes are an ideal complement to Aretum’s capabilities. Together, we will accelerate innovation, expand value to our customers, and deepen service to agencies that protect and improve the lives of Americans — including our nation’s Veterans.”

The acquisition was backed by Renovus Capital Partners, a private equity firm focused on knowledge and talent-enabled businesses. More information on Renovus is at the end of this press release.

“Veterans Engineering has built a mission-driven organization grounded in service, technical excellence, and delivery quality,” said Manan Shah, Partner at Renovus Capital Partners. “The combined platform strengthens Aretum’s position across federal technology programs and creates a compelling foundation for continued growth — both organically and through future strategic acquisitions.”

Veterans Engineering will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Aretum. Aretum will integrate many of Veterans Engineering’s operations, systems, and delivery teams, retaining key technical and leadership personnel, like VE’s VP, Dr. Wally Potts, to ensure continuity for customers and contract performance.

“I am happy to have Veterans Engineering transition to Aretum and its capable leadership team. I am excited that our VE team will continue to serve our existing customers with the same mission focus I have had as a Veteran for these last 20 years,” said Neil Snyder, President of Veterans Engineering.

The combined organization will continue to expand opportunities in cloud modernization, enterprise cybersecurity, digital transformation, and data-driven mission systems across defense, intelligence, and civilian markets, and delivery for its customers in Defense, Veterans Affairs, other civilian agencies, and state governments.

About Aretum
Aretum is a leading provider of technology, engineering, cybersecurity, professional services, and mission support to federal defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies. The company delivers advanced capabilities in digital transformation, data analytics, cybersecurity, cloud engineering, program management, AI and machine learning, and operational support across high-priority government missions. Visit us at www.aretum.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

About Veterans Engineering
Veterans Engineering is a federal technology solutions company specializing in IT modernization, cybersecurity, cloud architecture, and healthcare technology solutions. Founded in 2005, the company supports has supported federal clients including the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Homeland Security, Department of State, Department of Energy, and the Defense Health Agency.

About Renovus Capital Partners
Founded in 2010, Renovus Capital Partners is a lower middle-market private equity firm specializing in the Knowledge and Talent industries. From its base in the Philadelphia area, Renovus manages over $2 billion of assets across its several sector focused funds. The firm’s current portfolio includes over 30 U.S. based businesses specializing in education and workforce development and services companies in the technology, healthcare, and professional services markets. Renovus typically makes control buyout investments in founder owned businesses, leveraging its industry expertise and operator network to make operational improvements, recruit top talent and pursue add-on acquisitions. Visit us at www.renovuscapital.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

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Empowering Future Leaders: How CHLI’s Fellowship and Internship Programs Unlock Opportunity for Young Hispanic Leaders

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By Mary Ann Gomez Orta

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Access, opportunity, and empowerment are key ingredients for success. This is why CHLI’s fellowship and internship programs are proving to be powerful engines of advancement for Hispanic students and young professionals. We’ve seen over 300 alumni go through our fellowship and leadership programs where they obtained personal and professional development that elevated them toward success in the marketplace. In the past 20 years, CHLI has focused its efforts on developing and strengthening future global leaders and has funded more than $10 million in educational programs.


The Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (PRNewsfoto/The Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute)

Through initiatives like the CHLI Global Leaders Program, the Lincoln Diaz-Balart Public Service Fellowship, as well as Communications and Law Fellowships, CHLI creates tangible paths for ambitious young Latinos to enter public service, policy, business, and civic leadership.

Real-world experience, real impact
The Global Leaders Internship Program offers semester-long placements in Republican and Democrat congressional and corporate legislative-affairs offices, giving students first-hand exposure to the mechanics of policymaking, advocacy, and public affairs.

Meanwhile, the Lincoln Diaz-Balart Public Service Fellowship — launched in 2024 — provides recent graduates with full-time placements in bipartisan congressional offices in Washington, D.C., complete with stipend, housing and transportation support, mentoring from CHLI’s Board and Alumni network, and access to unique opportunities to build a career in public service.

For participants, this is far more than a résumé boost — it’s a career launchpad. Internships and fellowships such as these are widely recognized as “high-impact practices” that improve employability, provide professional networks, and help level the playing field for talented students from all socioeconomic backgrounds.

Why this matters — especially for the Hispanic community
Latino students and young professionals often face historic barriers to access, mentorship, and professional networks. By creating paid, structured, and supportive pathways into Congress, corporate affairs, policy, law, and public service, CHLI is investing in the competitiveness and upward mobility of future leaders. The result: a growing pool of Hispanic talent ready to step into leadership roles, influence policy, and give back to their communities.

For CHLI’s partners, supporting these programs is a strategic investment in America’s future leadership. By partnering with CHLI’s fellowships and internships, stakeholders help unlock the potential of young leaders who otherwise might never have had the opportunity – all while reinforcing CHLI’s mission to advance the Hispanic community’s diversity of thought.

Looking ahead
As CHLI expands its Fellowship and Internship offerings — from law-focused tracks to public service placements and corporate internships — the demand from students continues to grow. With each cohort, CHLI strengthens its network of alumni, builds a pipeline of prepared Latino leaders, and solidifies its role as a premier incubator of Hispanic leadership in Washington and beyond.

For young Latinos — and for partners eager to support lasting impact — CHLI’s programs offer opportunity, empowerment, and a shared path forward.

Media Contact: Wadi Gaitan; wadi@a100media.org

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A New Career and a Shared Mission

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Originally published on Aflac Newsroom

Brittany Smith, before she became an Aflac agent in 2024, embarked on a personal mission to support families facing pediatric brain cancer.

For Brittany and her husband, Brandon, that drive started when they learned their son, Gunner, had a life-threatening brain tumor known as a high-grade multiform glioma in August 2017. After a six-hour emergency brain surgery, six weeks of daily proton radiation and 48 weeks of chemotherapy, Gunner finished treatments just in time for Halloween 2018. He was cancer free until the following February. After two more surgeries, Gunner’s cancer remained stable for nearly a year before discovering it had spread again in May 2020. A year and multiple treatments later, Gunner passed away at home with his loving parents and sisters by his side.

In Gunner’s memory, Brittany and Brandon established the All Heart Gunner Foundation to provide financial support to other children and families facing pediatric brain cancer. Named for Gunner’s mantra for fighting his brain cancer with an “All Heart” mentality, the foundation serves families across the country whose children have been diagnosed with a brain tumor.

“We know that moment when you’re told your child has cancer — it changes the entire family in an instant,” said Brittany. “Through the All Heart Gunner Foundation, we want to be a comfort for families faced with pediatric brain cancer and help alleviate the financial burden as much as possible so the family can put their time and attention on what matters most: getting their baby better.”

Learn more about All Heart Gunner at allheartgunner.com.

After getting the All Heart Gunner Foundation up and running, Brittany learned about Aflac and how its mission closely mirrored the heart of her own foundation — to provide financial support to individuals during some of the most challenging moments of their lives. She explored an opportunity to join the flock and very quickly discovered it was a natural fit. During a presentation at a sales team meeting, she learned about the My Special Aflac Duck® program and Aflac’s long-standing commitment to those facing pediatric cancer as well as blood disorders like sickle cell disease.

“During the nearly four years that Gunner bravely walked this road, we were unaware of the profound impact Aflac was making throughout the world of pediatric cancer and blood disorders,” said Brittany. “I was already familiar with the cancer policy — and that coverage for dependent children is included at no additional cost — but I soon learned that Aflac’s level of commitment and care extends even further.”

For more than 30 years, Aflac employees, independent agents and The Aflac Foundation, Inc., have contributed nearly $200 million to the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta to support research and treatment for pediatric cancer and blood disorders. A meaningful component of that mission is My Special Aflac Duck, a robotic companion designed to help provide comfort to pediatric patients with cancer or sickle cell disease. It also helps these children communicate with their parents, siblings, medical professionals and other caregivers.

Now, families who receive support from the All Heart Gunner Foundation will also receive their own My Special Aflac Duck to help support their child as they go through their cancer journey.

“Navigating a cancer or sickle cell diagnosis, treatment and throughout life can be challenging at any stage, so we introduced My Special Aflac Duck in 2018 to help these patients feel like they’re not alone. Since then, we’ve delivered more than 41,000 ducks to help provide comfort to these patients and their families,” said Buffy Swinehart, senior manager, Aflac Corporate Social Responsibility. “We’re so grateful for organizations like All Heart Gunner that help those facing pediatric cancer and blood disorders, and we’re thrilled to be able to provide a cuddly companion for the children and families they support.”

Along with My Special Aflac Duck and its accessories comes a suite of resources, including information on all of the functions and features of My Special Aflac Duck and the app; facilitation cards for meditation, communication, medical play, etc.; printable activities designed for play, relationship-building, empowerment and mindfulness — helping to provide distraction in busy or challenging environments — interactive use case guides to explore how My Special Aflac Duck can be used in different settings; FAQs; and additional support.

This comforting companion is available free of charge to children ages 3 and up with cancer or sickle cell disease. 

Learn more about My Special Aflac Duck and Aflac’s commitment to supporting children with cancer and sickle cell disease at AflacChildhoodCancer.org.

Brittnay is a real Aflac policyholder and is also an independent contractor who has a financial interest in this insurer. This is her story. Your benefits from Aflac may differ.

This video contains the opinions of an Aflac policyholder and is not intended to portray any specific benefits or details of Aflac cancer insurance (also known as specified-disease insurance in some states). Coverage may not be available in all states and benefits may vary based on plan options. Limitations and exclusions may apply. In Delaware, Policies B70100DE, B70200DE & B70300DE. In Idaho, Policies B70100ID, B70200ID, B70300ID, B7010EPID, B7020EPID. In Oklahoma, Policies B70100OK; B70200OK; B70300OK; B7010EPOK; B7020EPOK. In Virginia, Policies A75100VA–A75300VA. For more information about Aflac insurance policies, contact your Aflac agent or visit aflac.com.

Coverage is underwritten by American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus. In New York, coverage is underwritten by American Family Life Assurance Company of New York.

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Sustainability in Action: MemorialCare Honored with ASHE’s 2025 Energy to Care & Sustained Performance Awards Second Year in a Row

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FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MemorialCare, a leading health care provider in Southern California, has received the prestigious Energy to Care (E2C) Awards for six of its locations and the Sustained Performance Award for 18 of its locations, for the second year in a row. These awards, presented by the American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE), recognize consistent and repeated achievements in energy management and sustainability in the healthcare industry.


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“Healthcare campuses operate around the clock and face unique challenges such as single-use waste and aging infrastructure, making energy efficiency no small feat,” said John Somers, vice president, real estate and facilities, MemorialCare Health System. “Yet, we embrace these challenges as opportunities to lead with innovation. We’re proud to reduce our carbon footprint and contribute to a healthier planet—because caring for our communities goes beyond patient care. These awards affirm our commitment to sustainability and progress.”

In Long Beach, honorees of the Energy to Care Award include three locations associated with MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center‘s campus: the hospital building itself and two outpatient locations, Buffum Medical Pavilion and Columbia Medical Building. In Orange County, recognition goes to the MemorialCare headquarters office, MemorialCare Medical Foundation in Los Altos, and MemorialCare Cancer Institute at Saddleback Medical Center.

This award highlights MemorialCare’s dedication to reducing energy consumption and advancing environmentally responsible practices across its health network, guided by MemorialCare’s Climate Health Initiative, developed in partnership with Ecom-Energy, Inc. The recognition reflects the innovative approaches and technologies implemented at these locations, contributing to energy efficiency and reduced operational costs.

In addition, 18 MemorialCare locations have been honored with the Sustained Performance Award, meaning they have maintained Energy to Care Award-winning performance for more than two consecutive years. Additional sites that received Energy to Care Awards this year added to an already large portfolio of high-performing facilities.

The Energy to Care Awards are part of ASHE’s initiative to promote best practices in energy management within the health care sector. Organizations are evaluated based on criteria such as energy usage reduction, the adoption of innovative technologies, and their overall impact on sustainability.

MemorialCare remains committed to leading by example—investing in sustainable practices and innovative technologies to reduce our environmental footprint and set new standards for energy efficiency in healthcare.

About MemorialCare
MemorialCare is a not-for-profit, integrated health care delivery system with 225 care locations including leading hospitals—Saddleback Medical Center in Laguna Hills, Orange Coast Medical Center in Fountain Valley, Long Beach Medical Center and Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach; MemorialCare Medical Group and Greater Newport Physicians; MemorialCare Research Program; MemorialCare Select Health Plan; and numerous outpatient health, imaging, surgery, urgent care, physical therapy, breast health and dialysis centers throughout Orange and Los Angeles counties. Accolades include Nation’s Best Health Systems and Workplaces, Top 50 U.S. Hospitals and Cardiovascular Hospitals, 10 Largest Children’s Hospitals, 100 Best Hospitals – Spine and Prostate Surgeries, Best of Orange County and Long Beach Hospitals and Medical Groups, U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals and “high performing” in 31 clinical categories and Newsweek World’s Best Hospitals, Top 100 Hospitals, Best Maternity Hospitals – and more. Visit memorialcare.org.

About ASHE
The American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE) is a national organization dedicated to advancing the field of health care engineering. ASHE supports the development of energy-efficient and sustainable practices within the health care industry through resources, education, and recognition. Visit ashe.org.

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