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Open Doors to Future Possibilities receives transformative donation to expand lifesaving mental health and community services for veterans and their families

SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — This Veterans Day, community leaders and elected officials will gather in downtown San Jose to honor Bay Area veterans and celebrate a significant milestone for Open Doors to Future Possibilities (ODTFP), a Bay Area nonprofit dedicated to empowering and supporting veterans and their families.

A press conference and celebration will take place from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Open Doors to Future Possibilities office (1550 The Alameda, Suite 150, San Jose, CA 95126). The event will announce a $3 million charitable gift from an anonymous donor that will secure long-term stability for the organization and enable expanded services for veterans across California.

Confirmed Speakers and Attendees

• Congressman Sam Liccardo
• California State Treasurer Fiona Ma
• San Francisco VA Commissioners Hanley Chan and Prince Jordan
• Santa Clara County Supervisor Betty Duong (District 2)

A Lifeline for Veterans
Since its founding in 2019 by Dr. Simone Lundquist, a San Jose State University professor of clinical psychology and dedicated counselor, Open Doors to Future Possibilities has provided free, full-service care to more than 6,000 veterans and their families across the Bay Area.

The organization delivers comprehensive, grassroots support, including mental health counseling, suicide prevention, employment assistance, computer training, food and essential supplies, and connections to transitional housing — all free of charge.

Over the past six years, ODTFP has saved 242 veterans from suicide and restored hope to countless others through compassionate, community-based care.

“Every day, we meet veterans who’ve given everything for this country but are struggling to find hope,” said Dr. Simone Lundquist, founder and executive director of ODTFP. “This gift ensures we can continue to save lives, expand our reach, and help veterans heal, reconnect, and thrive.”

Transformative Donation and Future Expansion
The $3 million gift includes funding for five full-time staff positions and establishes a $2.5 million quasi-endowment fund to support ODTFP’s long-term operational sustainability.

The donation will also help fund:

• Immediate operating expenses for 2026
• A special Thanksgiving grocery gift card program for veterans
• Strategic expansion into Santa Cruz, Palo Alto, and San Diego
• Development of a national suicide prevention model for veterans to be launched by 2027

About Open Doors to Future Possibilities (ODTFP)
Open Doors to Future Possibilities (ODTFP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in San Jose, California. ODTFP provides free, comprehensive support to veterans and their families, including mental health counseling, employment assistance, food and housing support, and suicide prevention programs. Since 2019, the organization has served more than 6,000 veterans across the Bay Area.

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INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A record-breaking field of more than 17,500 runners filled the streets of downtown Indianapolis today for the 18^th annual CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K. The 13^th consecutive sellout of the event showcased elite performances, including a new men’s marathon course and event record and 14 athletes achieving qualifying times for the 2028 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Marathon.

The Men’s Champion, Joseph Whelan, broke the tape in 2:12:29, setting a new men’s marathon course record and solidifying his place among the fastest marathoners ever to race in Indianapolis. On the women’s side, Amanda Mosborg delivered a victory in 2:32:01, leading a strong field of competitors that included several returning champions and Trials qualifiers.

In total, 14 athletes earned 2028 U.S. Olympic Team Trials qualifying marks in the marathon distance, further establishing the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon as a key stop on the national competitive circuit.

Beyond the elite performances, the 2025 event featured a new start line on West Street, the largest marathon field in event history and the 10^th anniversary of CNO Financial Group’s title sponsorship. More than 6,600 marathoners earned their finisher medals and participants represented all 50 states and 22 countries, underscoring the event’s growing global reach.

Results:

CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon
Men’s Champion: Joseph Whelan of Webster, N.Y., broke the finish tape and set a new course record with a winning time of 2:12:29. Ben Decker of Cambridge, Mass., and Andrew Bowman of Ferndale, Mich., finished second and third in a time of 2:15:23 and 2:15:33, respectively.

Women’s Champion: Amanda Mosborg of St. Paul, Minn., finished first overall in a time of 2:32:01. Lucy Dobbs of Indianapolis crossed the line second with a time of 2:32:42, and Anna Benedettini of Virginia Beach, Va., finished third, coming in at 2:33:12.

CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Half Marathon
Men’s Champion: Skylar Stidam of Bloomington, Ind., led the men’s race and finished first in a time of 1:02:47. Second-place finisher Curtis Eckstein of Batesville, Ind., ran a time of 1:03:06, and third-place finisher Alec Basten of St. Louis, Mo., crossed the line in a time of 1:03:15.

Women’s Champion: Carrie Ellwood of Boulder, Colo., won the women’s race in a time of 1:08:33. Kasandra Parker of Waverly, Iowa, finished in second place with a time of 1:10:18, and Molly Grabill of Lafayette, Colo., finished in third at 1:11:00.

CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental 5K
Men’s Champion: Scott Spaanstra of Indianapolis, in 14:38.
Women’s Champion: Sammy McClintock, Flagstaff, Ariz., in 16:17.

Other Highlights:

• The 2025 event featured the 13^th consecutive sellout and welcomed 17,500 participants from every U.S. state and 22 countries.
• For the second consecutive year, the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon featured a record number of marathon finishers in the largest field ever.
• Beyond Monumental’s Run for a Cause program saw more than 240 participants run with a charity, such as Team World Vision, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, International Justice Mission and more, all of which served to raise funds and awareness as they trained for the race.

This marks CNO Financial Group’s 10^th year as the title sponsor of its hometown marathon. CNO’s partnership with Beyond Monumental underscores the organizations’ shared commitment to health, wellness and the central Indiana community. The sponsorship continues to provide significant growth opportunities for Indy’s premier running event.

Full results, when available, can be found here.

Plans are already underway for next year’s event, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026. Participants can secure their spot for 2026 this weekend at monumentalmarathon.com. Registration closes Sunday, Nov. 9 and will reopen for the tradition of special Monumental Resolution pricing on Jan. 1, 2026.

About Beyond Monumental
Beyond Monumental, the 501(c)3 non-profit responsible for the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, provides the Indianapolis community with a complement of activities built around their premiere event that promotes healthy living & fitness for all ages. Beyond Monumental gives back to the Indianapolis community by supporting youth programming that reinforces healthy lifestyles for young people, with an emphasis on working with urban students and Indianapolis Public Schools, donating over $1.7 million since inception. The CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon is a top 15 marathon in the US and is nationally recognized by Runners’ World as one of “Ten Great Marathons for First Timers”. The 19th annual running is scheduled for Nov. 7, 2026. For more information, please visit beyondmonumental.org.

About CNO Financial Group
CNO Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CNO) secures the future of middle-income America. CNO provides life and health insurance, annuities, financial services and workforce benefits solutions through our family of brands, including Bankers Life, Colonial Penn, Optavise and Washington National. Our customers work hard to save for the future, and we help protect their health, income and retirement needs with 3.3 million policies and $38.3 billion in total assets. Our 3,300 associates, 4,900 exclusive agents and more than 6,500 independent partner agents guide individuals, families and businesses through a lifetime of financial decisions. For more information, visit CNOinc.com.

        

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DIAMOND BAR, Calif., Nov. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) Governing Board voted to approve a Cooperative Agreement with the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles. The enforceable agreement requires the ports to develop and implement charging and fueling infrastructure plans and includes annual reporting requirements and agency oversight.

“This is a milestone more than a decade in the making and reflects a collective commitment to cleaner air for the South Coast region,” said South Coast AQMD Governing Board Chair Vanessa Delgado.

“Environmental progress and economic leadership are no longer competing goals—they must move forward together. This collaborative agreement marks a major step toward a more sustainable port complex that protects community health, advances our climate action commitments, and strengthens regional economic growth with good-paying jobs,” said Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson. “By accelerating zero-emission infrastructure, we will deliver cleaner air, healthier neighborhoods, and a greener global supply chain that reaches far beyond our two cities.”

“I want to applaud the South Coast AQMD Governing Board for approving this landmark Cooperative Agreement with the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach,” said Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. “This collaborative agreement represents our shared vision for cleaner air and healthier communities across our region. I look forward to the Harbor Commissions of Los Angeles and Long Beach approving this agreement so that we can move forward together toward a zero-emission future.”

The Cooperative Agreement prioritizes the development of zero-emission infrastructure at the Ports—the first critical step towards eliminating emissions from cargo handling equipment, harbor craft, trucks, trains, and ocean-going vessels and attaining clean air in the region. Under the agreement:

• The Ports will develop comprehensive zero-emission Infrastructure Plans in three phases, including planning targets, key milestones, and public input.
• South Coast AQMD will verify progress through annual reports and regular reporting to its Governing Board on implementation and progress.
• Penalties for noncompliance range from $50,000 to $200,000 per default and will be used towards projects benefiting near-port communities.
• A 45-day exit clause was to provide flexibility for either party to withdraw if necessary.

Since 2022, South Coast AQMD has hosted nearly 30 public meetings, including Board and Mobile Source Committee meetings, community meetings, and office hours. Public feedback directly influenced key items such as enforcement, doubled penalties and public process for the development and modifications of infrastructure plans.

The Governing Board also adopted a resolution to pause rulemaking for five years—unless the agreement is terminated early—allowing time for the infrastructure planning needed while preserving South Coast AQMD’s authority to resume rulemaking if needed.

The Cooperative Agreement will still need to be approved by the Boards of Harbor Commissioners for both the Port of Long Beach and Los Angeles. Those approvals are expected to take place in the next several weeks.

South Coast AQMD and the Ports will continue to negotiate on additional measures to expand emission reduction efforts, with updates expected in Spring 2026. These future actions will focus on near-term emission reductions and support for long-term zero-emission goals. 

For more information, visit: www.aqmd.gov/portsagreement.

South Coast AQMD is the regulatory agency responsible for improving air quality for large areas of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, including the Coachella Valley. For news, air quality alerts, event updates and more, please visit us at www.aqmd.gov, download our award-winning app, or follow us on Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter) and Instagram.

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WARREN, Ohio, Nov. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Avalon Holdings Corporation (NYSE Amex: AWX) today announced financial results for the third quarter of 2025.

Net operating revenues in the third quarter of 2025 were $25.7 million compared with $24.2 million in the third quarter of 2024. The Company recorded net income attributable to Avalon Holdings Corporation common shareholders of $1.9 million in the third quarter of 2025 compared with net income attributable to Avalon Holdings Corporation common shareholders of $1.8 million in the third quarter of 2024. For the third quarter of 2025, basic net income per share attributable to Avalon Holdings Corporation common shareholders was $0.49 compared with basic net income per share attributable to Avalon Holdings Corporation common shareholders of $0.47 in the third quarter of 2024.

For the first nine months of 2025, net operating revenues were $62.1 million compared with $66.2 million for the first nine months of 2024. The Company recorded a net income attributable to Avalon Holdings Corporation common shareholders of approximately $0.7 million in the first nine months of 2025 compared with net income attributable to Avalon Holdings Corporation common shareholders of $1.8 million in the first nine months of 2024. For the first nine months of 2025, basic net income per share attributable to Avalon Holdings Corporation common shareholders was $0.17 compared with basic net income per share attributable to Avalon Holdings Corporation common shareholders of $0.47 in the first nine months of 2024.

Avalon Holdings Corporation provides waste management services to industrial, commercial, municipal and governmental customers in selected northeastern and midwestern U.S. markets, captive landfill management services and salt water injection well operations. Avalon Holdings Corporation also owns Avalon Resorts and Clubs Inc., which includes the operation of a hotel and its associated resort amenities, four golf courses and related country clubs and a multipurpose recreation center.

 

 

 

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FISHERS, Ind., Nov. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — AHEPA Senior Living (ASL) has launched an emergency fundraising effort to assist residents affected by the federal government’s initial suspension of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it will partially restore SNAP funding after a federal court order, tapping $4.65 billion in emergency funds to cover about half of this month’s benefits. Millions of Americans, including older adults living in affordable housing, will still receive reduced or delayed aid.

At AHEPA Senior Living, more than half of residents—over 2,500 seniors across 92 communities nationwide—depend on SNAP benefits averaging about $190 per month. Without these critical resources, many risk losing access to the nutritious meals they rely on each day.

“This partial restoration offers some relief, but for our residents, the need remains immediate,” President and CEO Steve Beck said. “We’re working closely with local partners to ensure no one goes hungry.”

To complement the fundraising effort, AHEPA Senior Living’s Service Coordination Department has activated an internal action plan across all communities, coordinating with local food banks, Meals on Wheels providers, and churches to ensure residents have access to food resources, transportation, and community meal programs. The plan includes resident surveys, priority tracking, and peer-led initiatives such as “Food Swap & Share” tables and “Cooking Together” gatherings to promote mutual support during the disruption.

The suspension of SNAP benefits compounds existing strains on nonprofit meal providers such as Meals on Wheels, from which many AHEPA residents receive services, including those that combat social isolation. Delays and shortfalls in federal funding for the Older Americans Act program have already created ongoing challenges nationwide.

“Across our communities, we see firsthand how fragile food security can be for older adults living on fixed incomes,” Chairman of the Board Ike Gulas said. “This crisis underscores why our mission, to provide safe, affordable housing and services that help seniors live independently and thrive, is more vital than ever.”

Between November 1 and December 31, 2025, AHEPA Senior Living aims to raise $250,000 for emergency food assistance and resource coordination.

• Donations can be made at ahepaseniorliving.org or through the company’s GoFundMe campaign.

“Every dollar counts, and every act of kindness makes a difference,” Beck said.

About AHEPA Senior Living

Serving more than 5,000 older adults across the United States, AHEPA Senior Living is a mission-driven, nationwide provider of affordable independent and assisted senior living communities.

Since 1980, it has developed and managed more than 90 affordable senior housing communities in 21 states administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly program.

Through its subsidiaries, AHEPA Senior Living, through its Hellenic Senior Living brand, owns and manages four affordable assisted living communities with 532 units in Indiana.

The mission of AHEPA Senior Living is to provide older adults with safe, healthy, and enriching affordable residential communities and quality services that allow them to thrive and enjoy peace of mind.

To support our mission, please visit https://ahepaseniorliving.org/donate/

AHEPA Senior Living is based in Fishers, Ind.

CONTACT: Andrew Kaffes, akaffes@ahepaseniorliving.org, (202) 441-5099

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