SWORDS, Ireland, October 8, 2025 /3BL/ – Trane Technologies (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, proudly announces its inclusion in Forbes’ annual list of the World’s Best Employers. This prestigious recognition, compiled in collaboration with market research firm Statista, honors the leading global companies based on surveys of over 300,000 employees who evaluate their employers on criteria such as salary, talent development, and workplace atmosphere.

“Our people are the foundation of our work to challenge what’s possible, and we strive to create a work environment where our people uplift each other, make an impact on our planet, and thrive at work and at home,” said Dave Regnery, Chair and CEO of Trane Technologies. “We’re honored to be included on the Forbes list of the World’s Best Employers and it’s a testament to the dedication and passion of our team members worldwide.”

Through its strategic brands Trane® and Thermo King®, along with its innovative portfolio of solutions, Trane Technologies delivers sustainable and efficient heating and cooling solutions and services for buildings, industries, homes, and transportation globally. The company’s advanced technologies, as well as purpose-built digital solutions and AI, enable our customers to optimize performance while reducing energy use, carbon emissions and operational costs.

Trane Technologies is widely recognized as a leader in sustainability, integrating sustainable practices into the company’s core strategy and throughout its global operations as it progresses toward its 2030 Sustainability Commitments. Since 2019, Trane Technologies has reduced customer carbon emissions by 237 million metric tons, on track to meet its Gigaton Challenge goal of reducing one gigaton (or one billion metric tons) of customer carbon emissions by 2030.

The company is consistently celebrated as a top employer globally. In the past month, Trane Technologies was named to TIME’s World’s Best Companies list for the third consecutive year, Fortune’s list of the Best Workplaces in Manufacturing and Production for the second consecutive year and Forbes’ inaugural list of America’s Best Employers for Company Culture 2025.

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About Trane Technologies
Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator. Through our strategic brands Trane® and Thermo King®, and our portfolio of environmentally responsible products and services, we bring efficient and sustainable climate solutions to buildings, homes and transportation. Visit tranetechnologies.com.

Forward Looking Statements

This news release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of securities laws, which are statements that are not historical facts, including statements that relate to our sustainability commitments, and the anticipated impact of these commitments. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual results to differ materially from our current expectations. Factors that could cause such differences can be found in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, as well as our subsequent reports on Form 10-Q and other SEC filings. New risks and uncertainties arise from time to time, and it is impossible for us to predict these events or how they may affect the Company.  We assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

Uniform Advantage (UA) is honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a $15,000 donation to the National Breast Cancer Foundation through the distribution of 300 HOPE Kits to patients undergoing treatment. UA also unveiled its 2025 Pink Ribbon scrubs collection, featuring inspiring prints, exclusive designs, and customizable embroidery options to help healthcare professionals show their support in style.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Uniform Advantage (UA), a leading provider of medical apparel and uniforms, is proud to continue its commitment to the fight against breast cancer. As part of this year’s initiative, UA is donating $15,000 to the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) to help advance awareness, education, and patient support.

Giving Back: Donation & HOPE Kits

This year’s Breast Cancer Awareness campaign includes a $15,000 contribution to NBCF through the compilation of 300 HOPE Kits, which provide comfort and encouragement to patients and families affected by breast cancer.

UA employees came together to assemble the HOPE Kits—thoughtful care packages filled with essential items and uplifting messages—offering support to individuals undergoing breast cancer treatment.

Highlighting Breast Cancer Awareness Month Scrubs

UA is proud to showcase its Breast Cancer Awareness Month scrubs, featuring meaningful prints, uplifting designs, and the opportunity for customers to make a difference.

A Meaningful Collection for a Vital Cause

UA’s 2025 Pink Ribbon lineup offers a curated selection of scrub tops and styles that blend eye-catching design with everyday wearability, including:

  • Iconic Prints: Classic pink ribbons, inspiring messages, and bold patterns

  • Subtle & Stylish Options: Soft pink accents and heart motifs for understated support

  • Exclusive UA Prints: Unique designs available only at Uniform Advantage

Every piece is crafted for durability, comfort, and professional performance, allowing healthcare professionals to show their support in style during every shift. By wearing Pink Ribbon scrubs, UA customers help elevate awareness for breast cancer and spread a message of unity and hope across healthcare communities.

Empowering Personal Expression

To make the collection even more meaningful, UA offers custom embroidery options—including names, titles, or personal messages of hope. Customers can further personalize their scrubs with pink thread color options, creating pieces that reflect their unique expression of support.

Styling Support & Community Engagement

UA provides styling tips to help customers mix and match Pink Ribbon pieces with coordinating accessories such as stethoscope covers and badge reels.

Through its UA Gives Back initiative, the company also encourages group orders and awareness-driven campaigns by hospital departments, clinics, and healthcare teams—fostering a sense of community and collective impact in the fight against breast cancer.

About Uniform Advantage

Uniforms That Don’t Conform.
Uniform Advantage curates and designs medical apparel that inspires confident performance and personal expression, embodying our philosophy of Brilliant Design for All. From a single South Florida store in 1985 to 25 retail locations and an e-commerce platform today, UA has become a trusted partner of medical professionals and organizations worldwide. The company’s corporate office is based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with a distribution center near Atlanta, Georgia. Learn more at http://www.UniformAdvantage.com or by calling 800-283-8708.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., October 8, 2025 /3BL/ – The Truist Championship, Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC) and Quail Hollow Club today announced a series of community-focused initiatives that will launch alongside the tournament’s return to Charlotte in 2026, reinforcing the event’s commitment to making a lasting impact on the region during tournament week and beyond. One of nine Signature Events on the PGA TOUR schedule, the Truist Championship returns to Quail Hollow Club, May 5-10, 2026.

The announcement was held at the Foundation For the Carolinas, next to Truist’s headquarters in Charlotte, with Truist Chairman and CEO Bill Rogers, Truist Championship Executive Director Adam Sperling, Quail Hollow Club President Johnny Harris, Truist Chief Consumer and Small Business Officer Dontá L. Wilson, Truist North Carolina West regional President Travis Rhodes and was emceed by lead voice of CBS Sports Jim Nantz. Plans were unveiled that highlight the tournament’s focus on honoring Charlotte’s history, empowering youth, strengthening community connections and supporting local businesses.

Key announcements included:

  • Truist Tuesday – The Truist Championship will debut Truist Tuesday, a new monthly spotlight series designed to support and promote local organizations aiming to improve the community. The inaugural Truist Tuesday will take place on Tuesday of tournament week (May 5, 2026) and will honor Charlotte native and golf pioneer Charles Sifford through a matching grant in partnership with the Trail of History, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, culminating in the unveiling of a statue dedicated to his legacy.
     
  • Birdies for Better – As a new charitable initiative tied to tournament play, beginning on November 12, 2025 Birdies for Better invites fans and donors to support area nonprofits by making a contribution to the charity of their choice leading into the Truist Championship. In addition, individuals will submit a guess for the total number of birdies recorded during the tournament for a chance to win exclusive prizes* Non-profit organizations are encouraged to register and will receive 100% of all funds raised through Birdies for Better Program, and may be eligible to receive a portion of funds from the tournament’s $100,000 bonus pool. (Charity Registration Link: https://registrations.pgatourhq.com/forms/bfbtruist/ )
     
  • Access, Opportunity and Development Summit – Launching in fall 2026, this three-day event will bring together community partners, amateur golf programs, and local institutions for mentoring, networking, golf exhibitions, and professional development programming designed to expand access and opportunities through the game of golf.
     
  • Small Business Support – The Truist Championship also announced a commitment to highlight and support small businesses during tournament week, creating opportunities for local vendors to showcase their work on the grounds of Quail Hollow Club.

“The Truist Championship is more than a world-class golf event — it’s a platform to bring people together and create meaningful impact throughout Charlotte,” said Sperling. “Through initiatives like Birdies for Better and our celebration of pioneers such as Charles Sifford, we are proud to partner with Truist, Quail Hollow Club, and the city of Charlotte to ensure this tournament leaves a lasting legacy that extends far beyond the competition inside the ropes.”

“At Truist, everything we do begins with our purpose to inspire and build better lives and communities, and the Truist Championship brings that purpose to life,” Rogers said. “Building on the success of the inaugural Truist Championship at the Philadelphia Cricket Club, and in partnership with the Quail Hollow Club and the PGA TOUR, we are delighted to bring this incredible tournament home to Charlotte. This impactful event will strengthen community connections, support local businesses, empower youth through access and development opportunities, honor Charlotte’s rich history, and create meaningful and memorable experiences.”

“We applaud Truist and the Truist Championship for the creation of these programs. The ability of professional golf to drive a positive impact for the community has always been part of what makes the events, and the game, so special,” said Harris.

The Truist Championship has been an official PGA TOUR event since 2003 and since its inception, the tournament has raised more than $32.5 million for charitable organizations for local and regional non-profit organizations.

For more information about the Truist Championship and its community initiatives, please visit www.truistchampionship.com.

About Truist Championship
The Truist Championship has been an official PGA TOUR event since 2003, contested annually at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. One of nine Signature Events on the 2026 PGA TOUR schedule, the Truist Championship features one of the premier fields in golf playing for a $20 million purse, with past champions such as Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy (4), Max Homa (2), Rickie Fowler and others adding to the tournament’s lore over two decades and counting. Since its inception, the event has generated over $32.5 million for local and regional charities. For more information, please visit TruistChampionship.com.

About Truist
Truist Financial Corporation is a purpose-driven financial services company committed to inspiring and building better lives and communities. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Truist has leading market share in many of the high-growth markets in the U.S. and offers a wide range of products and services through wholesale and consumer businesses, including consumer and small business banking, commercial and corporate banking, investment banking and capital markets, wealth management, payments, and specialized lending businesses. Truist is a top-10 commercial bank with total assets of $544 billion as of June 30, 2025. Truist Bank, Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. Learn more at Truist.com.

About Quail Hollow Club
On April 13, 1959, James J. Harris hosted a meeting at Morrocroft Farm that marked the Club’s formal beginning. On December 18, 1959, the twenty-one Founders of the Club executed its Certificate of Incorporation, which was filed on January 4, 1960, officially constituting Quail Hollow Club. The Course and the Clubhouse are located at 3700 Gleneagles Road in Charlotte, NC. Quail Hollow Club has what is considered by many to be one of the finest courses in the southeastern United States. The course was originally designed by famed golf course architect George Cobb in 1961 to capture the beauty as well as challenging terrain of the Piedmont region. In the intervening years, the course has undergone a series of improvements, including modifications to several holes by Arnold Palmer in 1986, and a redesign by Tom Fazio in 1997. Quail Hollow has been the site of the Kemper Open (1969-1979), World Seniors Invitational (1980-1989), the Truist Championship (2003- ), the PGA Championship (2017 & 2025), and the Presidents Cup (2022). Quail Hollow Club strives to bring the world’s best golfers to the Carolinas.

* No Purchase Necessary. Donation will not increase chance of winning. Starts 11/12/25 09:00 AMET, Ends 05/05/26 5:00 PM ET. Must be legal residents of the fifty (50) United States (excluding New York), eighteen (18) years of age or older to enter. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. Void where prohibited by law. See Official Rules at [https://www.truistchampionship.com/birdies/26truist-birdies-for-better-official-rules-100525.pdf]. Sponsored by PGA TOUR Charities.

 

During Climate Week NYC 2025, Tapestry continued its commitment to designing a better-made future through learning, collaboration, and innovation. From an employee-focused education session to executive insights on an industry panel, the company spotlighted its progress and purpose-driven partnerships.

Tapestry’s employee event featured leaders Peter Charles, Chief Supply Chain Officer; Logan Duran, VP & Global Head of Sustainability; Julia Furnari, Sr. Director, Social Impact, Tapestry Foundation; Taryn Bird, Sr. Director, Social Impact, Kate Spade New York; and Kim Matsoukas, Director, Sustainability, Coach. Together they reflected on the evolution of Our Social Fabric and Fabric of Change sustainability and social impact initiatives since 2019, and highlighted strategic partnerships that are helping drive impact at scale:

  • Earlier this year, Tapestry became one of the first brands to make a financial commitment to the World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF)Deforestation-Free Leather Fund. That commitment is in addition to the Tapestry Foundation’s $3 million philanthropic grant to WWF in 2022 to develop an innovative system to enhance leather traceability in Brazil.
  • Tapestry’s investment in Generation Phoenix – recently expanded through a three-year supply agreement and quadrupled equity stake – demonstrated the company’s continued commitment to scaling sustainable material innovations.

In addition, Logan Duran, VP & Global Head of Sustainability, took part in a panel discussion during Climate Week NYC hosted by Textile Exchange. The conversation addressed how to make sustainability a larger part of everyday business decisions. Duran explained how Tapestry has made environmental and social responsibility a regular part of its operations.

Coach’s circular sub-brand, Coachtopia, also marked Climate Week by spotlighting one of its most successful collections to date, the Alter/Ego:

  • The Alter/Ego Slouchy Shoulder Bag is made with 59% fewer carbon emissions than a comparable product in new materials.
  • The Alter/Ego Large Crescent Shoulder Bag is made from 100% Upcrafted leathers (premium leather scraps left over from Coach Tabby and Brooklyn bags).

Stay tuned for more exciting sustainability updates in Tapestry’s Fiscal 2025 Corporate Responsibility Report launching later this year.

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — BOXABL Inc., a pioneering leader in modular housing solutions, is proud to announce that Co-Founder and Co-CEO Galiano Tiramani has made a donation of 6,250,000 shares of BOXABL stock to Catholic Charities USA, valued at approximately $5 million based on the last public sales price. This generous contribution underscores BOXABL’s commitment to solve the housing crisis and supports Catholic Charities USA’s mission to provide critical services to communities in need across the United States.

The donation comes as BOXABL advances toward its public listing through a merger with FG Merger II Corp. (Nasdaq: FGMC), creating a publicly traded company under the ticker “BXBL.” Mr. Tiramani’s gift reflects his personal dedication to leveraging BOXABL’s innovative housing solutions for societal good, aligning with the company’s vision to address housing affordability and accessibility.

“This donation is a heartfelt commitment to giving back,” said Galiano Tiramani. “Catholic Charities does incredible work supporting families, providing shelter, and fostering hope. I’m proud to contribute BOXABL stock to their efforts, as our mission to revolutionize housing aligns with their goal of creating stable, dignified living conditions for all.”

The donated shares are not a sale but a strategic gift to amplify Catholic Charities USA’s impact. By transferring ownership of these shares, Mr. Tiramani ensures that the organization can benefit from BOXABL’s growth as it scales its modular housing production to meet global demand. The donation will be disclosed in BOXABL’s upcoming SEC filings, including amendments to the S-4 registration statement filed on September 18, 2025.

BOXABL remains committed to transparency with its investors and stakeholders. This donation does not impact the company’s capital structure or its merger plans, and no shares have been sold by Mr. Tiramani in connection with this gift. The company continues to execute its growth strategy, leveraging its patented technology to deliver affordable, sustainable housing solutions worldwide.

About BOXABL Inc. BOXABL is revolutionizing the housing industry with its innovative, factory-built modular homes designed for affordability, sustainability, and rapid deployment. With a mission to make quality housing accessible to all, BOXABL is poised for growth as it approaches its public debut via a SPAC merger with FG Merger II Corp., valued at $3.5 billion.

Additional Information About the Proposed Transaction and Where to Find It

Additional information about the transaction, including a copy of the merger agreement has been filed by FGMC in a Current Report on Form 8-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The proposed transaction will be submitted to shareholders of FGMC for their consideration. FGMC has filed a registration statement on Form S-4 (the “Registration Statement”) with the SEC, which includes preliminary and definitive proxy statements to be distributed to FGMC’s shareholders in connection with FGMC’s solicitation of proxies for the vote by FGMC’s shareholders in connection with the proposed transaction and other matters to be described in the Registration Statement, as well as the prospectus relating to the offer of the securities to be issued to BOXABL’s shareholders in connection with the completion of the proposed transaction. After the Registration Statement has been filed and declared effective, a definitive proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant documents will be mailed to BOXABL stockholders and FGMC shareholders as of the record date established for voting on the proposed transaction. Before making any voting or investment decision, FGMC and BOXABL shareholders and other interested persons are advised to read, once available, the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus and any amendments thereto and, once available, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus, as well as other documents filed with the SEC by FGMC in connection with the proposed transaction, as these documents will contain important information about FGMC, BOXABL and the proposed transaction. Shareholders may obtain a copy of the preliminary or definitive proxy statement/prospectus, once available, as well as other documents filed by FGMC with the SEC, without charge, at the SEC’s website located at www.sec.gov or by directing a written request to FG Merger II Corp., 104 S. Walnut Street, Unit 1A, Itasca, Illinois 60143 or to BOXABL 5345 E North Belt Rd Las Vegas NV 89115.

Forward-Looking Statements

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These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions, many of which are beyond the control of BOXABL and FGMC.

These forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such statements. Such risks and uncertainties include: that BOXABL is pursuing an emerging technology, faces significant technical challenges and may not achieve commercialization or market acceptance; BOXABL’s historical net losses and limited operating history; BOXABL’s expectations regarding future financial performance, capital requirements and unit economics; BOXABL’s use and reporting of business and operational metrics; BOXABL’s competitive landscape; BOXABL’s dependence on members of its senior management and its ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; the capital requirements of BOXABL’s business plans and the potential need for additional future financing; BOXABL’s ability to manage growth and expand its operations; potential future acquisitions or investments in companies, products, services or technologies; BOXABL’s reliance on strategic partners and other third parties; BOXABL’s ability to maintain, protect and defend its intellectual property rights; risks associated with privacy, data protection or cybersecurity incidents and related regulations; the use and regulation of artificial intelligence and machine learning; uncertainty or changes with respect to laws and regulations; uncertainty or changes with respect to taxes, trade conditions and the macroeconomic environment; the combined company’s ability to maintain internal control over financial reporting and operate a public company; the possibility that required regulatory approvals for the proposed transaction are delayed or are not obtained, which could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the proposed transaction; the risk that shareholders of FGMC could elect to have their shares redeemed, leaving the combined company with insufficient cash to execute its business plans; the occurrence of any event, change, or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement; the outcome of any legal proceedings or government investigations that may be commenced against BOXABL or FGMC; failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the proposed transaction; the ability of FGMC or the combined company to issue equity or equity-linked securities in connection with the proposed transaction or in the future; and other factors described in FGMC’s filings with the SEC. Additional information concerning these and other factors that may impact such forward-looking statements can be found in filings and potential filings by BOXABL, FGMC or the combined company resulting from the proposed transaction with the SEC, including under the heading “Risk Factors.” If any of these risks materialize or assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. In addition, these statements reflect the expectations, plans and forecasts of BOXABL’s and FGMC’s management as of the date of this communication; subsequent events and developments may cause their assessments to change. While BOXABL and FGMC may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, they specifically disclaim any obligation to do so. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon these statements.

In addition, statements that “we believe” and similar statements reflect our beliefs and opinions on the relevant subject. These statements are based upon information available to us as of the date of this communication, and while we believe such information forms a reasonable basis for such statements, such information may be limited or incomplete, and our statements should not be read to indicate that we have conducted an exhaustive inquiry into, or review of, all potentially available relevant information. These statements are inherently uncertain and investors are cautioned not to unduly rely upon these statements.

An investment in FGMC is not an investment in any of our founders’ or sponsors’ past investments, companies or affiliated funds. The historical results of those investments are not indicative of future performance of FGMC, which may differ materially from the performance of our founders’ or sponsors’ past investments.

Participants in the Solicitation

FGMC, BOXABL and certain of their respective directors, executive officers and other members of management and employees may, under SEC rules, be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from FGMC’s shareholders in connection with the proposed transaction. Information regarding the persons who may, under SEC rules, be deemed participants in the solicitation of FGMC’s and BOXABL’s shareholders in connection with the proposed transaction will be set forth in proxy statement/prospectus when it is filed by FGMC and BOXABL with the SEC. You can find more information about FGMC’s directors and executive officers in FGMC’s final prospectus related to its initial public offering filed with the SEC on January 29, 2025 and in periodic reports filed by FGMC with the SEC. You can find more information about BOXABL’s directors and executive officers in its Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on April 14, 2025. Additional information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests will be included in the proxy statement/prospectus when it becomes available. Shareholders, potential investors and other interested persons should read the proxy statement/prospectus carefully when it becomes available before making any voting or investment decisions. You may obtain free copies of these documents from the sources described above.

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ROCKY HILL, Conn., October 8, 2025 /3BL/ – Henkel, a leading manufacturer of well-known consumer and industrial brands, such as Dial® soap, all® laundry detergent, and Loctite®, Technomelt® and Bonderite® adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, is proud to host interactive educational events throughout the month of October in celebration of Manufacturing Day. The period of recognition is sponsored by the Manufacturing Institute — the workforce development and education affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM).

Throughout October, Henkel’s facilities in Delaware, OH; Salisbury, NC; Richmond, MO; Mentor, OH; and Greenville, SC will open their doors to high school students, building awareness and interest in the exciting careers available to future professionals in the manufacturing industry. Guided by Henkel’s site leaders, students will experience the company’s technology in action and learn about the diverse roles that drive efficiency, innovation, and sustainability through the manufacturing process.

Henkel’s Manufacturing Day events reaffirm the company’s commitment to education and continued investment in opportunities that provide students of all ages access to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) resources and STEM-related career information. Employees from various sites, including Bowling Green, KY, will also share information about careers in modern manufacturing at community events and career fairs.

“Welcoming students into our facilities across the US is one of the most impactful ways to show the exciting evolution of the manufacturing industry,” said Rajat Agarwal, President, Henkel North America. “Manufacturing today is driven by innovation, cutting-edge technology, and passionate professionals who know that it plays a vital role in shaping a sustainable future. Henkel’s celebration aims to spark curiosity about the diverse opportunities that manufacturing has to offer and prepare future generations for success.”

“Since 2012, Manufacturing Day has introduced tens of thousands of students to career opportunities in manufacturing — jobs which offer strong wages, stability, and room for growth. This year, we’re proud to continue connecting people with real-world experiences that open doors to the future,“ said Carolyn Lee, President and Executive Director of the Manufacturing Institute. “Henkel is an excellent example in educating the future workforce through Manufacturing Day and other programs.”

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RALEIGH, N.C., Oct. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — WellCare of North Carolina (WellCare), an NC Medicaid health plan and subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), is supporting health-related resources for communities across North Carolina through over $1.6M of investments in local nonprofit organizations. This funding, which began in 2024 and will continue throughout 2025, will help support critical healthcare needs such as assisting with food and nutrition, clothing, utilities, housing, and interpersonal safety for North Carolina’s most vulnerable citizens including families and children. 

“Through hyperlocal investment in nonprofits across our great state, we can extend care directly into the communities we serve,” said Troy Hildreth, Plan President and CEO for WellCare. “Together, we are tackling challenges like food insecurity, housing stability, preventive care, and mental wellness, making a tangible difference in the lives of our neighbors.”

Organizations benefiting from this initiative include:

  • African American Male Wellness
  • Anson Cooperative Extension
  • Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project
  • Darnell Farms
  • Be You Be Great
  • Beloved Asheville
  • Camp Hope America
  • Connections of Cumberland County
  • Domestic Abuse is Not Acceptable (DANA) Services
  • Davidson County Connect
  • Diaper Bank of NC
  • El Camino Center
  • El Centro Hispano
  • Give Back Organization
  • H.O.P.E. of Winston Salem
  • HELP Carolina Inc
  • Homeward Bound
  • Knead It or Knot
  • March of Dimes
  • Mentoring Every Neighborhood and Community (MENAC)
  • Myra’s Angels
  • New Hope Community Development Group
  • Nourish NC Food Program
  • Pandemic of Love
  • Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston Counties
  • Peers Family Development
  • Rowan Helping Ministries
  • Safe Space
  • Salvation Army of Washington
  • Support Educate and Engage Doulas to Serve Eastern NC (SEEDS ENC) Training Program
  • Share the Light/Duke Energy
  • SHIP Community Outreach
  • Southside Garden/Free Fridge Asheville
  • Suds of Love
  • The Carying Place
  • The Shepards House
  • Tia Hart Recovery & Food Pantry
  • Tiny Homes Community Development Inc.
  • Umbrella Center
  • UNC-Pembroke Doula Training
  • Equiti Foods
  • Women’s Resource Center of Greensboro

By directly meeting the unique needs of individual communities across North Carolina, WellCare works to improve the health of its members and our state.

About WellCare of North Carolina
Headquartered in Raleigh, WellCare of North Carolina provides government-sponsored managed care services to families, children, seniors, and individuals with complex needs primarily through Medicaid as one of the state’s NC Medicaid Managed Care health plans (WellCare of North Carolina), Marketplace (WellCare of North Carolina by Celtic Insurance Company), Medicare Advantage (WellCare), and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (WellCare). WellCare of North Carolina is a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation, a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives. For more information, visit WellCareNC.com.

About Centene Corporation
Centene Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading healthcare enterprise that is committed to helping people live healthier lives. The Company takes a local approach – with local brands and local teams – to provide fully integrated, high-quality and cost-effective services to government-sponsored and commercial healthcare programs, focusing on under-insured and uninsured individuals. Centene offers affordable and high-quality products to nearly 1 in 15 individuals across the nation, including Medicaid and Medicare members (including Medicare Prescription Drug Plans) as well as individuals and families served by the Health Insurance Marketplace and the TRICARE program. The Company also contracts with other healthcare and commercial organizations to provide a variety of specialty services focused on treating the whole person. Centene focuses on long-term growth and value creation as well as the development of its people, systems and capabilities so that it can better serve its members, providers, local communities and government partners.  Centene uses its investor relations website to publish important information about the Company, including information that may be deemed material to investors. Financial and other information about Centene is routinely posted and is accessible on Centene’s investor relations website, investors.centene.com

 

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The program has already raised over $42 million for nonprofits

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Lyft, Inc. (Nasdaq: LYFT) has selected Change, the leading donation technology platform, to power its Round Up & Donate program.

Since launching in 2017, Lyft riders have donated more than $42 million to nonprofits through Round Up & Donate, supporting organizations such as Goodwill, Welcome.US, the Human Rights Campaign, and the YMCA. The program, part of the broader LyftUp initiative, gives riders the option to round their fares to the nearest dollar and donate the difference to nonprofit partners.

Change automates nonprofit eligibility checks, manages payment timelines, and streamlines reporting, freeing Lyft’s social impact team to focus on growing partnerships and rider engagement.

“We are proud of the progress of our Round Up & Donate program. Working with Change allows us to confidently expand Round Up & Donate and deliver even greater impact,” said Celia Moreno, Sr. Social Impact Manager at Lyft.

On September 30, Lyft welcomed five new nonprofits into the Round Up & Donate program, giving riders even more opportunities to support causes they care about with every trip.

“Lyft is a pioneer in everyday giving, and we’re proud to support them as Round Up & Donate scales to reach even more nonprofits,” said Amar Shah, Co-Founder of Change. “This is exactly what Change was built to do: help companies launch, expand, and maintain charitable giving programs with confidence.”

About Change


Change
 is a technology platform that enables companies to launch and manage compliant charitable giving programs at scale. Through its Donations API, compliance dashboard, and nonprofit verification tools, Change powers donation experiences such as round-ups, sweepstakes, and percentage-of-purchase campaigns. Change helps companies meet state compliance requirements, including commercial co-venture agreements, charitable fundraising platform regulations, and nonprofit registration renewals, ensuring that every donation is delivered with accuracy and transparency.

About Lyft (Nasdaq: LYFT)

Whether it’s an everyday commute or a journey that changes everything, Lyft is driven by our purpose: to serve and connect. Founded in 2012, Lyft has grown into a global mobility platform offering a mix of rideshare, taxis, private hire vehicles, car sharing, bikes, and scooters across 4 continents and nearly 1,000 cities. Millions of drivers have chosen to earn on billions of rides – helping to create a more connected world, with transportation options for everyone. As part of its LyftUp social impact initiative, Lyft supports communities by expanding access to affordable, reliable transportation and by empowering riders to give back through programs like Round Up & Donate. Learn more at lyft.com/donate.

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Investing in Passion and Potential with Grants and Scholarships for Independent Beauty Professionals

DENVER, Oct. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Sola Salons, the world’s largest studio suite concept and home to more than 22,000 independent beauty professionals, proudly announced the expansion of its longstanding partnership with Beauty Changes Lives by officially naming the nonprofit as its charity of choice. The pair continues to fulfill their shared vision through a robust three-year entrepreneurial grant and scholarship partnership program designed to uplift and support the next generation of beauty professionals.

Sola Salons announces the expansion of its partnership with Beauty Changes Lives; named as its charity of choice

“At Sola Salons, our mission is rooted in providing the building blocks for independent beauty professionals to successfully grow their business,” says Daryl Hurst, President & COO of Sola Salons. “This expanded partnership with Beauty Changes Lives allows us to remove barriers for emerging talent and equip professionals with the resources they need to succeed so they can focus on what matters most: their passion.”

Launching in Q1 2026, the grant and scholarship program aims to empower licensed beauty professionals to launch, grow, or stabilize their salon suite businesses, fostering financial independence and career stability. Boasting a $30,000 annual investment through an ongoing series, the first year is structured as the following:

  • Sola Ignite Grant — $10,000 (Summer 2026)

    • For one professional new to Sola, new to independent entrepreneurship
  • Sola Icon Grant — $5,000 (Winter 2025/26)

    • For an existing Sola professional (1+ year lease)
  • Sola Spark Scholarships — $2,500

    • Awarded to 3 beauty professionals (1 in Winter 2025, 2 in Summer 2026)
    • Open to all disciplines

“Partnering with Sola Salons as their Charity of Choice fills us with excitement for the journey ahead,” says Lisa Roeberg, Executive Director at Beauty Changes Lives. “Together, we’re not only strategically nurturing talent and skill, but also creating a network of support, opportunity, and belonging that will empower the next generation of beauty leaders to thrive.”

Alongside financial assistance, all awardees will be automatically enrolled in Beauty Changes Lives’ Mentorship Matters program with structured mentorship sessions over 2–3 months, entrepreneurship-focused webinars, and guest lecture sessions with Sola mentors.

Sola franchise owners were thrilled to learn of this prestigious grant and scholarship partnership program during the 2025 Sola Summit, where all attendees were invited to participate in a Pickleball Tournament that raised funds to support Beauty Changes Lives.

This latest philanthropic endeavor comes as the result of a longtime partnership beginning in 2023 where Sola generously provided support for BCL and its annual Gala and fundraising events, including a $25,000 donation to the Beauty Changes Lives Career Campaign aimed at making careers in beauty and wellness a first choice. To learn more about Sola Salons’ ongoing industry initiatives or to find out how to join the Sola Salons community, please visit www.solasalonstudios.com. Connect with the brand on Instagram @solasalons and Linkedin.

About Beauty Changes Lives
Beauty Changes Lives is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization dedicated to making careers in beauty and wellness a first choice. Through its scholarship, mentorship, advanced education  and career resource programs, Beauty Changes Lives is empowering the next generation of professionals and elevating the Industry. Beauty Changes Lives is the #1 Resource for scholarships, awarding over $500,000 annually. To get involved or make a donation, please visit https://beautychangeslives.org

About Sola Salons
In 2004, Sola Salons was established with the opening of its first location in Denver, Colorado. Now with more than 740 locations open in the U.S. and Canada, Sola is proud to offer 22,000+ independent beauty professionals the freedom and benefits of salon ownership without the risk and overhead of opening a traditional salon. Its innovative salon model empowers hair stylists, estheticians, cosmetologists, barbers nail techs, massage therapists, health and wellness professionals and other like-minded professionals to take control of their lives and their careers. Sola provides beauty professionals with beautiful, fully equipped salon studios alongside the support and tools they need to launch their salon business in no time. For more information, please visit www.solasalons.com.

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