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Riders receive 20% off Amtrak Pacific Surfliner fares plus savings on SeaWorld tickets
ORANGE, Calif., Oct. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency, which manages the Amtrak® Pacific Surfliner® service, and SeaWorld San Diego are partnering to make one of Southern California’s top attractions more affordable and easier to enjoy.
Starting October 14, Pacific Surfliner riders can unlock special savings at PacificSurfliner.com/SeaWorld.
- Save 20% on train travel to Old Town San Diego using promo code V508 when booking at PacificSurfliner.com/SeaWorld.
- Enjoy discounts on SeaWorld San Diego tickets when purchasing through ticket portal accessible through PacificSurfliner.com/SeaWorld.
“We are thrilled to partner with SeaWorld to offer families and visitors a convenient and stress-free way to experience San Diego,” said LOSSAN Agency Board Chair Fred Jung. “This initiative makes it easier and more affordable than ever to plan a getaway where the journey is just as enjoyable as the destination.”
“As a top destination in San Diego, SeaWorld San Diego is excited to make it more convenient and affordable for travelers from Los Angeles through Orange County to enjoy everything the park has to offer,” said Jackie Plaza, Vice President of Marketing and Sales. “SeaWorld provides unforgettable experiences for guests of all ages, from inspiring marine animal presentations and up-close encounters to thrilling rides and seasonal events such as Halloween Spooktacular and Christmas Celebration, this partnership is a powerful example of how connection is strength—linking Southern California communities through sustainable travel and opening the door to wonderful adventures and core memories.”
Pacific Surfliner offers scenic coastal views, spacious seating, free Wi-Fi and a café car, making it a relaxing alternative to driving. Travelers can take the train to Old Town San Diego and connect to SeaWorld with a quick ride-share or MTS bus, avoiding traffic and parking costs.
As part of its collaboration with Pacific Surfliner, SeaWorld is offering exclusive discounts off standard website pricing on a variety of ticket options. These specially priced tickets are designed to elevate the guest experience and provide added flexibility for park visits.
Riders can choose a single-day admission for a full day of adventure or opt for a bundled ticket that includes All-Day Dining, allowing them to enjoy entrées, sides, desserts, and beverages every 90 minutes at participating restaurants throughout the park. For those looking to extend the fun, SeaWorld San Diego also offers a two-day admission ticket, which permits a second visit within six months of the original purchase date.
For full details on this partnership, visit PacificSurfliner.com/SeaWorld. For additional photos and video, courtesy of Pacific Surfliner and SeaWorld, please reach out.
About the Amtrak® Pacific Surfliner®
The Pacific Surfliner travels along a 351-mile coastal rail route through San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, serving 29 stations. It is the busiest state-supported intercity passenger rail route in the United States. To learn more and plan a trip, visit pacificsurfliner.com.
About the LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency
The Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency is a joint powers authority overseeing the management of the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner service. Comprised of rail owners, operators and planning agencies along the 351-mile LOSSAN rail corridor, the Agency strives to improve passenger rail ridership, revenue, on-time performance, operational flexibility and safety along its service area. The Orange County Transportation Authority provides all necessary administrative support for the LOSSAN Agency and its Board. For more information, visit Lossan.org.
About SeaWorld
SeaWorld is a leading marine life theme park and accredited zoo and aquarium that provides experiences that matter while educating and inspiring guests of all ages to care about marine life. Welcoming millions of guests every year, the parks offer fun and enriching experiences from up-close animal encounters and year-round educational programs to award-winning marine-life themed rides and attractions, special events and exciting entertainment. For more than 60 years SeaWorld has advanced the conservation of marine life in and outside its parks through science, education and exceptional animal care that is Humane Certified by American Humane and accredited by the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. SeaWorld is one of the largest marine animal rescue organizations in the world, helping more than 42,000 animals to date. The SeaWorld Conservation Fund, a non-profit foundation established in 2003, has provided more than $20 million to nearly 1,400 organizations to advance critical research on every continent. A portion of park proceeds goes toward supporting these longstanding conservation commitments. SeaWorld parks are in Orlando, San Antonio, San Diego and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). SeaWorld is part of the United Parks & Resorts (NYSE: PRKS) portfolio of theme park brands. For more information, visit us at SeaWorld.com.
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Published by Action Against Hunger.
From Conflict to Cultivation: Sahro’s Transformation
Sahro’s hands, stained by ripe peppers, trace new furrows of hope as she walks to a small plot of land. What used to be a patch of dirt is now bursting with life: crisp lettuce, hot and sweet peppers, and plump tomatoes thrive under her care. Each morning, she packs the previous day’s harvest into lunches and sends her children off to school— an ordinary act that once felt impossibly out of reach.
Just a few years ago, Sahro and her eight children fled for their lives when clan conflict broke out in their village. They arrived at an unfamiliar camp for internally displaced persons (IDPs) with no possessions, no income, and an uncertain future. As a member of a minority clan, Sahro also faced discrimination that limited her access to land and employment, deepening the challenges for her and her family.
With support from her community and the Boosting Resilience and Adaptation to Climate Change (BREACH) project, Sahro determinedly worked to build a brighter future for her family. Now, her thriving garden stands as a testament to the possibility of resilience and renewal. The EU-funded BREACH project aims to deliver sustainable solutions to displacement and build a more resilient future for the people of Somalia. Through activities like climate-smart agriculture and social cohesion building, the BREACH project is expected to improve food security for 968,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) like Sahro.
Reviving the Agricultural Heartland of Jowhar
The IDP camp where Sahro and her children live is in Jowhar. About 35,750 IDPs are living in Jowhar, according to the Global Protection Cluster, the majority of them come from minority clans. Many people are in need of food, and Jowhar is struggling to meet the demand.
Before Somalia’s civil war in 1991, Jowhar was known as one of Somalia’s food baskets, but years of conflict, climate shocks, and displacement have left its irrigation system damaged and its farmland underutilized. Changing weather patterns are also causing droughts and floods that damage infrastructure and destroy crops.
To strengthen climate resilience in Jowhar, the Action Against Hunger rehabilitated canals and installed solar-powered pumps as part of the BREACH project. The rehabilitated canal system now serves hundreds of farmers, providing reliable irrigation throughout the year. The pumps reduced irrigation costs and provided a steady supply of water that helped combat the destructive effects of long dry periods. Since these have been installed, farmers have reported a 40% drop in crop failure during dry spells.
Additionally, farming cooperatives were founded. In the cooperatives, farmers from both the IDP and the host community are trained in climate-smart farming by Action Against Hunger staff. Action Against Hunger staff gave the farmers basic farming tools and started training them in climate-smart farming methods.
Through training offered to farming cooperative, some farmers have begun growing rice. Rice used to be a popular crop in Jowhar, but it became too challenging to grow after the 1990 civil war broke out, causing a rise in input prices. Using agroecological methods, she and her fellow farmers have begun to bring back this nutritious food. Members also cultivate vegetables such as lettuce, hot pepper, sweet pepper, and tomatoes, helping to increase the diet diversity of their households.
By working together and sharing resources, the farmers not only grew nutritious, climate-smart produce, but they also strengthened social cohesion in the community. Sahro credits the cooperative for much of her progress, saying “The support I get from cooperative members is like a strong unit. We share knowledge, labor, and encouragement—it makes me feel that I am not alone in this journey.”
The environmentally friendly farming methods that cooperative members learned through the BREACH project are lucrative. With solar-powered pumps and agroecological methods, members saved about $100 per season on fuel costs. They also earned 20% more revenue compared to farmers using traditional farming methods in the region.
Sahro’s first harvest was a great success, and she was able to gain $600 in income. Now, she harvests twice a week, earning about 1.7 million Somali shillings, roughly $65 per week. The steady income has allowed Sahro’s children to return to school after years of disruption. Their lives transformed from fighting for survival to freedom to learn and prosper. “My children were out of school, but now they have been attending classes for a year,” Sahro says proudly.
Expanding Sustainable Solutions in Somalia
Looking ahead, Sahro hopes to expand her farming. “I want to benefit more from the cooperative and start rice cultivation, while continuing with vegetables,” she says. Sahro stands as a beacon of hope for other displaced women from minority clans. She has shown that it is possible to recover from conflict, even in the face of systemic challenges and climate change, and to thrive.
Across Jowhar, 12 cooperatives now bring together 52 members each, offering shared resources, training, and a renewed sense of purpose. Members report improved food security, higher incomes, and a greater sense of empowerment. Whether a member of a minority or majority clan, an IDP or host community member, a woman or man, anyone can join and build a better life for themselves. By working together, they are strengthening social bonds and laying the foundation for a more sustainable future.
At a time when funding cuts mean reductions in food aid for people in Somalia, projects like BREACH that promote long-term solutions are more critical than ever. There are 3.4 million people facing high levels of food insecurity in Somalia this year, and it is essential for sustainable solutions to be implemented. By combining climate-smart agriculture, rehabilitated canals, and cooperative structures, the BREACH project is tackling hunger in Somalia head-on, while building stronger communities. Replication and expansion of this intervention is key to building lasting change in the region. With support, more communities and families like Sahro’s can be touched by this outreach.
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Action Against Hunger leads the global movement to end hunger. We innovate solutions, advocate for change, and reach 26.5 million people every year with proven hunger prevention and treatment programs. As a nonprofit that works across over 55 countries, our 8,500+ dedicated staff members partner with communities to address the root causes of hunger, including climate change, conflict, inequity, and emergencies. We strive to create a world free from hunger, for everyone, for good.
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Oct. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Indvestia Capital LLC, a private equity real estate firm based in Downers Grove, Illinois, announced the launch of Indvestia Fund I, a $5 million investment vehicle offering accredited investors diversified exposure to institutional-quality commercial real estate across the Midwest.
The Fund targets 8% annual cash-on-cash returns and 18% internal rates of return (IRR) through investments in value-add retail, medical office, and high-yield debt. With a minimum investment of only $25,000, Indvestia Fund I allows investors to participate in multiple projects across different asset classes and markets through one tax-efficient structure.
The Fund has already identified three investments that are in various stages of Due Diligence, allowing capital to be deployed and earning immediately.
“Our goal is to bring Wall Street–level investment opportunities to Main Street investors,” said Vick Mehta, Founder and Principal of Indvestia Capital. “We focus on recession-resistant sectors like retail and medical office—assets that offer stable income, tangible value, and long-term growth potential.”
Fund Highlights
- Target Raise: $5,000,000
- Preferred Return: 8%
- Target IRR: 18%
- Hold Period: 5 years (with optional one-year extension)
- Asset Classes: Retail, Medical Office, Value-Add, and High-Yield Debt
Proven Performance
Since inception, Indvestia Capital has never issued a capital call, missed a distribution, or failed to deliver a profitable outcome. Previous projects across Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, and Michigan have delivered annualized returns up to 40%, underscoring the firm’s disciplined underwriting and value-driven approach.
About Indvestia Capital
Founded in 2020 by Vick Mehta, CCIM, Indvestia Capital specializes in acquiring, repositioning, and syndicating high-performing commercial real estate across the Midwest. With over 300,000 square feet owned and operated, the firm focuses on stable, recession-resistant assets backed by creditworthy tenants and long-term leases.
Indvestia has over 85 investors across 15 states in the 17 syndication deals it has done to date, including 4 that have gone full cycle with positive results.
Learn More
Accredited investors can schedule a call or request offering documents at
👉 https://calendly.com/indvestia-vm
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Major moves address urgent needs of educators and school districts with expanded portfolio of flexible, proven solutions.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Oct. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — K12 Coalition™ has acquired Keys to Literacy (KTL) and Professional Development Institute (PDI), uniting with two of the nation’s most respected leaders in literacy curriculum and professional learning. These acquisitions are rooted in a shared belief that the key to solving the biggest challenges in education, from improving student literacy outcomes to retaining talented teachers, is to invest in the people in the classroom. By combining strengths, K12 Coalition continues its mission to build a single, outcomes-driven ecosystem that gives schools and districts a clear path forward, providing educators with proven, flexible, and scalable solutions designed to meet them where they are and help them succeed.
With decades of experience and active educator-founders, K12 Coalition has been a connector across a wide spectrum of educational domains, including teacher certification and test preparation through iteach™ and Passage Preparation™, professional learning and continuing education courses under its Teaching Channel™ offering, K-8 ELA curriculum (RedThread™), summer school curriculum (RISE Summer Learning Program™), teacher and leader coaching and development, and school and district consulting services. Each solution addresses specific areas of need within schools and districts, coming together under one umbrella to be a holistic partner for educators and students across the country.
With the addition of Keys to Literacy’s evidence-based programs in 500+ districts and PDI’s 380,000+ teacher enrollments across 116 courses, K12 Coalition is one of the nation’s most comprehensive education partners, supporting teachers and leaders at every stage to deliver lasting student growth.
K12 Coalition’s expansion strengthens its commitment to solving the teacher shortage and setting educators up for success by:
- Elevating the Profession: Providing solutions that are built for the real-world classroom, focusing on practical, effective strategies that empower teachers and get results.
- Simplifying the System: Offering districts a single, outcomes-driven partner for a broad range of professional learning needs, streamlining the vendor selection process.
- Scaling What Works: Bringing proven instructional strategies, self-paced courses, and expert coaching to more schools, faster, ensuring impactful professional development is accessible to all.
“These acquisitions are a direct response to the urgent needs we hear from educators and leaders every single day,” said Adam Hall, President of K12 Coalition. “By uniting our team with Keys to Literacy and Professional Development Institute, we’re creating a powerful, single source of support for districts navigating complex challenges. This underscores our commitment to putting teachers and students first, delivering on our mission to support educators from preparation programs through every stage of their careers, and to improve outcomes for students across the country.”
The acquisition of Keys to Literacy comes at a time of great need, with 40 percent of fourth graders operating below the Basic Level of the Nation’s Report Card (NAEP) as of 2025. As a trusted name in education, KTL specializes in professional development grounded in the Science of Reading, with a focus on reading comprehension, vocabulary, writing, and foundational literacy skills. Its acclaimed workshops, coaching, and resources provide educators with practical, research-based tools they can apply immediately, work that now integrates seamlessly with K12 Coalition’s RedThread Literacy Program and complements the Science of Reading-aligned LIFT™ professional development program.
“Keys to Literacy was founded on the belief that every teacher deserves the tools to be a literacy hero for their students. We’ve seen firsthand what a difference the right training can make,” said Keys to Literacy Founder Joan Sedita. “By joining forces with K12 Coalition, we can build on that impact and bring evidence-based literacy training to even more teachers and classrooms across the country.”
For over 20 years, Professional Development Institute has supported educators nationwide. Its flexible, self-paced online courses tackle real classroom needs, from classroom management to differentiated instruction and technology integration. As part of K12 Coalition, PDI will be a valuable extension of its professional learning portfolio, increasing the organization’s professional learning footprint in California and beyond, helping to drive better student outcomes.
“I built PDI over 28 years on a simple but powerful idea: professional learning should be designed to support teachers and improve student outcomes in the classroom,” said Connie Ryan, PDI Founder & President. “It should fit the very busy lives of teachers while helping them grow professionally. Joining K12 Coalition feels like a natural extension of that purpose. Together, we can pour that same passion into supporting even more teachers and meaningfully change the trajectory for countless students.”
In a time when education faces more demands than ever, there’s power in coming together around what works. Discover solutions that fit your district’s goals and support teachers where it matters most. Explore K12 Coalition’s portfolio of research-backed professional learning, scalable coaching, and practical instructional strategies, all designed to help your students succeed. Visit https://k12coalition.com/ to learn more.
About K12 Coalition
K12 Coalition is a collective of specialized education products and services with a common mission to provide a great education for every student in every classroom every day. The company offers deep expertise in solving five macro K-12 education challenges: teacher certification, professional learning, literacy and math curriculum, accelerated student learning through summer school, and district support, including strategic planning and consulting.
Media Contact:
Monica McShaffrey
PR & Communications Manager
press@k12coalition.com
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Event made possible with support from the Cardinal Health Foundation
CINCINNATI, Oct. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) and its Family of Pharmacies, with support from the Cardinal Health Foundation, today announced its participation in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 25. On this day, individuals can safely dispose of unused or expired prescription medications at participating local pharmacies.
For more than a decade, National Prescription Drug Take Back Day has helped people across the United States rid their homes of unneeded or expired medications. The proper disposal of medications can save lives and contribute to keeping our environment and community safe and healthy.
“We’re proud to play a part in making the safe choice the easy choice,” said Colleen Lindholz, president of Kroger Health. “National Prescription Drug Take Back Day gives our communities a convenient space to dispose of unused or expired drugs, promoting safer environments at home and aligning with Kroger Health’s vision to help people live healthier lives.”
“Cardinal Health is dedicated to fostering healthier communities in the areas where we live and work,” said Jessie Cannon, president of the Cardinal Health Foundation. “Our support of Kroger Health on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day offers a safe disposal option for unwanted medications and creates a crucial opportunity to educate individuals on medication safety, contributing to more equitable health outcomes.”
Drug take back events are scheduled from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. local time at participating local pharmacies. Law enforcement officers will be on site to accept unwanted or expired pills, liquids, gels and patches outside stores (no medications will be accepted inside stores). Acceptance of liquids, gels and patches may vary by location. To view a complete list of our drug take back event locations across the country, visit https://www.kroger.com/health/pharmacy/prescriptions/takeback.
Kroger Health, with the support of the Cardinal Health Foundation, has hosted drug take back events across the U.S. since 2018. To date, they have collected more than 220,000 pounds of unwanted or expired medication for safe disposal and served more than 86,000 visitors during the events.
About Kroger Health
Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co., is one of America’s leading retail healthcare organizations, serving more than 17 million patients annually. Kroger Family of Pharmacies operate more than 2,200 pharmacies across 35 states and The Little Clinic offers telehealth services in nine states and operates more than 220 in-person clinics in eight states. Our team of 23,000 healthcare practitioners, including pharmacists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, registered dietitians and technicians believe in practicing at the top of our licenses, enabling “food as medicine” to help prevent disease before it starts, and helping people live healthier lives. For more information, visit www.kroger.com/health.
About Cardinal Health:
Cardinal Health is a distributor of pharmaceuticals and specialty products; a supplier of home-health and direct-to-patient products and services; an operator of nuclear pharmacies and manufacturing facilities; a provider of performance and data solutions; and a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products. Our company’s customer-centric focus drives continuous improvement and leads to innovative solutions that improve people’s lives every day. The Cardinal Health Foundation is a charitable non-profit giving organization dedicated to advancing health equity. Learn more about Cardinal Health at cardinalhealth.com and in our Newsroom.
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