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The opportunity gap for students of color is a nationwide problem in the United States, but it is particularly prevalent in Minnesota.

Systemic change and funding are needed to reverse the problem, and that’s where the Page Education Foundation comes in.

“Graduation rates tend to be lower among students of color,” says Amanda Moua, executive director of Page Education Foundation. “When the foundation was established over 30 years ago, the founders knew they wanted to focus on Minnesota high school graduates to encourage enrolment in post-secondary education.”

Diane and Alan Page started the foundation in 1988 to encourage Minnesota’s youth of color, generally referring to Black, Indigenous, Hispanic and Asian students, to pursue post-secondary education.

Alan Page is a ceiling-breaker in his own right—as the state’s first elected African American Supreme Court Justice and, before that, a National Football League MVP as a star Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman during the club’s Purple People Eaters era.

Beyond providing funding, the scholarship also has a significant service component to it. After being named a “Page scholar,” recipients must complete 50 hours of volunteer service tutoring with students from kindergarten to Grade 8.

“I think it’s brilliant,” says Moua. “Where other scholarships often focus on merit, the Page grants are awarded to students who demonstrate potential and interest in paying it forward, and giving back to their communities.”

“Who better to deliver the message of the value of education to younger students than the recipients themselves, who have gone through similar experiences?”

Enbridge’s partnership with the Page Education Foundation began in 2022, with $25,000 in Fueling Futures funding provided to date to support various initiatives aimed at reducing educational barriers to students of color.

Last year, our $15,000 Fueling Futures donations supported the foundation’s Justice Flourishing Gala in the spring, and a Justice Alan Page Elimination of Bias Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminar in December.

“As a process that usually involves a mountain of paperwork and takes considerable time to secure, we were blown away with how quickly Enbridge got on board to help our cause,” says Moua.

The 2023 Elimination of Bias CLE Seminar concentrated on the elimination of gender bias by addressing toxic work environments and promoting a culture of respect and fairness. The event featured broadcast journalist Gretchen Carlson of Minnesota as the keynote speaker.

Moua has been with the organization for 11 years and is as dedicated as ever to ensuring the next generation of changemakers is a diverse one. Beyond enrolment, she is focused on not only getting students in college, but making sure they stay.

Isolation is a major reason why students don’t continue their post-secondary education path. It’s especially important that students feel connection to their campus and school environment to keep them on track for graduation.

“It’s not just about money,” she says. “Students, particularly minorities, need to be rooted in their community so they can lean on their support to see their educational journey all the way through.”

ERGs Unplugged is our new diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) podcast, where we take a deeper dive into the power of our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). In our first episode, we celebrated Women’s History Month with three members of the Women’s Excellence (WE) ERG — Rebecca Chirolla, Janecia Lewis, and Shannon Stick.

The mission of the WE ERG is to support gender equity through empowering and inspiring women and our allies in all aspects of life. In their discussion with DE&I Manager Jesenia Gonzalez, Shannon, Janecia, and Rebecca shared unique stories and perspectives on their experience with the group.

Shannon Stick on how WE has impacted her both professionally and personally

Shannon joined the group in search of a sense of community and belonging. What she found was so much more!

Janecia Lewis shares why she looks forward to WE’s monthly meetings

Just a few years ago, Senior Analyst Janecia had no idea what an Employee Resource Group was. Her curiosity led her to Women of Excellence.

Since joining the group, she has been able to connect and bond with women from across the company.

Rebecca Chirolla discusses what it means to have leaders who truly understand the importance of our ERGs

Rebecca is a proud member of the group because of its mission to empower and inspire women in all aspects of life.

As a tenured member, she has seen firsthand how far our DE&I efforts have come and appreciates the role that leadership’s buy-in has played.

To learn more about our commitment to DE&I visit: Maximus.com/DEI

The first time someone hears about Wine To Water, they may be curious about the name. Is it a biblical reference? Does it have to do with drinking wine? Or is someone actually trying to reverse wine fermentation into its most basic elements? Wine To Water’s name has proven to pique the interest of stakeholders around the world as it continues to gain traction in three years of partnership with Lenovo. On World Water Day, we’re proud to review what we’ve accomplished so far with Courtney Mattar, Director of Partnerships for Wine To Water. Together we’re making plans for future impact to come as we empower Wine To Water’s mission with Lenovo technology and talent.

So – where does the name Wine To Water come from? 

Courtney: We get that question a lot. It’s not biblical or focused on drinking wine – though we don’t discourage it! At WTW, we often say “wine is our culture, water is our cause”. Wine represents our global community of changemakers and agents of change gathering together for a greater cause – to change the world through the power of clean water. Wine To Water is all about humility and empowerment, and our founder, Doc Hendley is an example of how people can be activated to create positive, scalable change.

What is Wine To Water, and how are you changing the world through clean water?

Wine To Water (WTW) is a global non-profit preserving life and dignity through the power of clean water. We develop WASH (water, sanitation, hygiene) solutions in direct partnership with local leaders, creating impact beyond water. Our team works relentlessly to improve environmental sustainability, education, women’s empowerment, healthcare, and economic growth. We are active in Nepal, Dominican Republic, the Amazon, and Tanzania. The WTW Emergency Response team is currently in Pakistan, Morocco, Turkey and Syria performing earthquake and disaster relief. In 2022 the team responded to disasters in eighteen countries, including the United States Florida and Mississippi), the Philippines and Ukraine.

How have you partnered with Lenovo?

Lenovo’s global philanthropy works to share the company’s greatest strengths – diversity and innovation – with communities. We’ve been able to guide Lenovo to share these strengths in new and different ways for their philanthropy program. It started with a simple Filter Build volunteer project during their annual Love on Month of Service. When they started exploring the intersection of sustainability and their core mission of diversity in STEM education, the touch points only grew. We’ve been able to support and integrate with Lenovo at their signature events, support their response to natural disasters, engage their employees in service, create a feature documentary on our work together, all the while integrating more and more Lenovo technology into our tech fleet. Much like Wine To Water’s own origin story, we’ve watched this partnership come from humble beginnings and quickly grow legs of its own.

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On World Water Day, what do you think about the intersection of technology and access to clean water? 

Today is important because unfortunately, the issue of water access isn’t going anywhere. As Lenovo experts have shared and as we’ve seen in the field, climate change will only complicate communities’ access to clean water as some communities experience an excess of water through floods while others experience drought. We need to be working to conserve and use water mindfully. While we’re usually working to create access to clean water for communities or providing filtration tools during disasters and crises, the strategies and resources we’re using at Wine To Water may one day be useful to communities whose otherwise steady access to clean water is being threatened.

We’re proud to work with Lenovo because they are looking closely at the water usage and disclosing it annually to experts at CDP.

What’s next in your partnership with Lenovo?

After the success of volunteer trips with Lenovo employees in Nepal, the Amazon, and the Dominican Republic in 2021, we’re proud to be working with Lenovo to provide a volunteer trip opportunity for Lenovo employees and college students. Applications are open until April 1 and we’re thrilled to offer another life-changing experience for volunteers through our Lenovo partnership. Beyond volunteerism, we’ll continue to work with Lenovo to deploy water filters in times of crisis, helping to mitigate the many water-borne diseases that can occur when infrastructure is damaged during disasters. We look forward to contributing to Lenovo’s efforts to manage its water usage to ensure sustainability for communities around the world, and a smarter future for all.

Originally published in Aflac’s Do Good Newsletter. Click here to subscribe.

Learning to Fly

Kordell was diagnosed with sickle cell disease at birth and, following his diagnosis, his family began coming to the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center for his treatment, care plan and for support during multiple pain crises. Throughout the years, he and his care team have worked to help him manage his condition well enough that he is back to chasing his passions, including aviation. Thanks to his care team, Kordell is now working toward his junior pilot license. To learn more about how you can help patients like Kordell, visit www.aflaccancercenter.org.

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$770,000 raised for Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center

Aflac’s sales agents and brokers raised $770,000 during a charitable auction held in January at FOCUS, the company’s annual meeting of leading sales agents and brokers. The tally shattered the pre-auction expectations of $220,000 by more than 350%, with all proceeds going to the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, where it will be used to support treatments and research for kids with pediatric cancer and blood disorders. Learn more about volunteer and giving opportunities by clicking the button below.

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Another year, another $1.5 million for cancer and blood disorders research

Crucial for the development of new treatments and promising therapies for children with cancer and blood disorders such as sickle cell, pediatric oncology and hematology research has been a focus of support for Aflac for nearly 30 years. In keeping with that commitment, The Aflac Foundation, Inc. recently made a $1.5 million donation to The Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, $1 million of which is earmarked for the hospital’s clinical research office. The remaining $500,000 will help fill critical needs at Children’s Hughes Spalding Sickle Cell Clinic, where more than 85% of patients rely on Medicaid or are uninsured.

The latest donation by the foundation brings Aflac’s support of pediatric cancer and blood disorders to over $176 million since 1995. Additionally, the Aflac Childhood Cancer Foundation, Inc. has provided, free of charge, more than 28,000 My Special Aflac Ducks® to children across the United States, Japan and Northern Ireland ages 3 and up diagnosed with cancer or a blood disorder such as sickle cell since 2018.

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Little boy’s cancer diagnosis launches dad’s new career

Last August, Aflac helped 6-year-old Daniel Teague’s Make-A-Wish® come true by funding a visit to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Merritt Island, Florida, and a pre-trip celebration with a special video message from Gen. Charles “Charlie” Duke — retired astronaut who walked the surface of the moon during the Apollo 16 mission in 1972 — to get Daniel ready for takeoff. As a result of the experience, Daniel’s parents, Brian and Brannon, researched Aflac and its commitment to children with cancer and blood disorders, which led Brian to look into full-time employment opportunities. Today, he is a member of the Aflac flock.

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Tax season isn’t just a time to gather all your necessary paperwork together in time for the filing deadline. It’s also a chance to review your financial wellness and make plans for the year ahead.

If you’re expecting a tax refund, Chad Wolfe, our favorite money coach and student loan specialist at the My Secure Advantage financial coaching program, has offered some awesome tips to help you make the most of it.

“At tax time, optimizing your income tax withholding is key to keeping your finances on track,” says Chad. “By ensuring you’re not overpaying or underpaying taxes throughout the year, you can better manage your cash flow and avoid any surprises come tax season. It’s a strategic move that puts you in control of your money, allowing you to make the most of your hard-earned income.”

Maximizing your return is something Chad also commonly refers to as “stretching your dollar.” What if you could save a majority of your refund, stretch those bills and take advantage of some amazing deals? For instance, Metro by T-Mobile just unveiled a deal for new customers to get the iPhone 12 5G for just $99 — with no activation fee and no trade-in required when you switch, which comes out to $530 in savings. No-contract brands like Metro are a great option for people who are looking for a premium wireless experience free from credit checks, added taxes or fees, extra fees for 5G and surprises. Switching to Metro could help you save money and boost your financial independence.

Chad uses examples like this in coaching people to take more control and plan for the year ahead. More of his top tips for financial wellness include:

Build an emergency fund. If you don’t already have one, your tax refund can be a great way to start. It’s recommended to have three to six months of living expenses saved up for those unexpected financial emergencies, like a sudden job loss or a major medical expense.Tackle high-interest debt. If you’re carrying credit card debt or a personal loan with sky-high interest rates, using your tax refund to pay it down can save you a ton of money in the long run. Plus, it’ll free up more cash in your monthly budget.Max out IRA contributions. Your tax refund can go towards funding your IRA and help you save for retirement. And if you contribute to a traditional IRA, you may even get a tax deduction. For 2024, the limit for traditional and Roth IRAs are $7,000, and an additional $1,000 on catch up contributions that can be made by those ages 50 or older by the end of the calendar year.Contribute to an HSA. If you have a high-deductible health plan, know that HSAs offer fantastic tax benefits, like tax-deductible contributions and tax-free withdrawals for qualified medical expenses. It’s a smart way to save for healthcare costs while enjoying some tax perks.

Remember, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. You can mix and match these strategies to fit your unique situation. Don’t hesitate to reach out to a money coach or a tax professional for personalized advice. Now go make the most of that tax refund! And get even more last minute tax season tips on how to avoid scammers looking to take advantage HERE.

Originally published on Built From Scratch

For more than 30 years, Team Depot, The Home Depot’s associate volunteer force, has been making a difference in local communities thanks to dedicated Home Depot associates who give their time off to serve others and address the needs of their individual cities.

In honor of National Volunteer Month, Team Depot is giving back to local communities throughout April by partnering with national and local nonprofits across the country to complete service projects. In more than a dozen cities, The Home Depot Foundation is teaming up with Rebuilding Together affiliates to address accessibility needs for veterans and other community members.

Since 2011, The Home Depot Foundation has partnered with more than 10,000 nonprofit organizations, with Team Depot donating nearly 2 million hours of sweat equity to serve veterans, respond to natural disasters and address the immediate needs within its neighborhoods.

Visit HomeDepotFoundation.org to learn more.

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Every year, billions of batteries end up in landfills, resulting in destructive fires, pollution, and toxic waste. ONiO has come up with a solution to this problem—to remove the batteries completely. ONiO is providing a technology platform to build sustainable electronics that are maintenance-free and have a lower bill of materials. ONiO utilizes energy from radio waves, piezo thermal, and solar energy, in other words, energy that would have otherwise gone to waste. Watch this video to learn how ONiO is stepping up and providing a green IT solution with Cadence’s Tempus Timing Solution and Virtuoso Studio.

In the second year of transformational investments, PNC continues to improve outcomes for communities nationwide. To learn more about how we’re making a difference in the communities we serve, view the PDF of the full Community Benefit Plan progress report under Documents

Highlights:

Deploys $21.05 billion in home lending, small business, community financing and an additional $126 million in charitable giving to support communities nationwide in 2023Marks notable milestone with completion of $1 billion commitment to challenge systemic racismAt the halfway mark, PNC’s total impact reaches $55 billion

PNC’s latest Community Benefits Plan results show another solid year of performance, with more than $21 billion in loans and investments and $128.5 million in charitable giving deployed to support home lending, small business and community revitalization efforts nationwide in 2023.

“Amid economic uncertainty, we’ve remained focused, doing what’s right, not what’s easy,” said Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer Richard Bynum. “In 2023 we reached significant milestones in the plan – achieving our goal of 10 mobile banking units deployed and fully delivering on our more than $1 billion commitment to challenge systemic racism and advance economic empowerment.”

Two full years into the plan, PNC has deployed more than $56 billion in total funding, representing 65% of the $88 billion pledged to advance economic opportunity for low- and moderate-income (LMI) individuals, communities and people of color during the four-year plan period.

2023 Performance Highlights:

Fueling Future Homeownership 
Driven in part by strong demand in new markets, home lending performance continued to exceed expectations. In 2023, PNC provided $13.2 billion in residential mortgage and home equity loans impacting more than 12,000 borrowers in majority-minority census tracts. This critical funding complements PNC’s efforts to advance homeownership in LMI and majority-minority census tracts through strategic initiatives including a newly launched special purpose credit program pilot as well as $10.3 million in mortgage assistance grants provided to eligible homebuyers.

Driving Capital into Small Business 
A lack of credit can be a critical roadblock for many small business owners, particularly those in historically underserved communities. That’s one reason we increased investments in small business accelerator and incubator programs across our footprint. In 2023, PNC provided $4.7 billion in loans and investments to support small businesses and farms operating in LMI and minority communities last year, with nearly 26% of total funding directed to support businesses with revenues less than $1 million.

Reinvesting in Communities 
Working together, PNC’s lines of business directed $3.2 billion in capital and investments to support small-business growth, job creation, vital community services and impactful affordable housing developments in LMI communities across the country in 2023. As part of a focused effort to expand access to credit in unbanked communities, PNC also increased support for community-based lenders, deploying $93 million in impact investing and loan capital to Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) nationwide.

Creating a Better Quality of Life 
In 2023, PNC increased charitable support providing $128 million to help catalyze sustainable and inclusive community development. Two full years into the plan, we’ve awarded a total of $249.8 million in funding–representing nearly 50% of the $500 million in charitable giving pledged over the four-year period.

Originally published by Northwestern Mutual on Feb. 21, 2024

Company reports historic growth in its field force of financial advisors, its highest-ever dividend, strong investment performance, exceptional financial strength, and rapid expansion of its wealth business – all positioning Northwestern Mutual for continued long-term success

MILWAUKEE, April 1, 2024 /3BL/ – In a year marked by inflation, market volatility, geopolitical conflict and other uncertainties, Northwestern Mutual thrived and generated revenue of more than $36 billion and ended the year with surplus that surpassed $38 billioni – both high watermarks for the 166-year-old financial security company. A robust surplus gives Northwestern Mutual the flexibility to respond to unexpected events, staying strong while upholding the promise to pay claims to policyowners whenever needed. Business results reflected a significant expansion of the company’s field force of financial advisors and representatives, outstanding performance in its institutional investment portfolio, and extraordinary growth in its retail investments and wealth management business.

Each year, Northwestern Mutual delivers both superior product values and exceptional financial strength to its more than five million clients across America. Moreover, as a mutual company, Northwestern Mutual shares its success solely with policyowners in the form of dividends. In 2024, the financial security company expects to pay an industry-leading $7.3 billion – its largest-ever payout, eclipsing its 2023 dividend award by $550 million, and nearly three times the size of its nearest competitor.

Simultaneously, Northwestern Mutual maintained its elite financial strength, a hallmark of the company for generations. In fact, no U.S.-based life insurer has earned higher financial strength ratings. All four of the major ratings agencies – A.M. Best, Fitch Ratings, S&P Global Ratings and Moody’s Investors Service – once again affirmed Northwestern Mutual with the highest-possible financial strength ratings awarded to any U.S. life insurer.

“No financial services company is stronger than Northwestern Mutual, no company is paying out more in dividends to policyowners than Northwestern Mutual, and no company offers a more comprehensive approach to financial planning than Northwestern Mutual,” said John Schlifske, Northwestern Mutual chairman and chief executive officer. “Despite significant headwinds, we continue to deliver exceptional financial results for the five million Americans who are counting on us to help them build long-term financial security. Our strategy to help clients protect what they’ve already built while creating future prosperity is resonating – and our advisors stand out in the marketplace.”

Other standout results for 2023

Total company assets increased 5% to $359 billion, the highest in company history.The company’s General Account investment portfolio, a major contributor to Northwestern Mutual’s unsurpassed financial strength and policyowner dividendsii, grew nearly 4 percent to $308 billion from $297 billion at year-end 2022.Permanent life insurance premium sales continued to be historically strong, resulting in a 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over 8%. Term life insurance sales reached a new high for the company, with strong growth in disability insurance, long-term care insurance and income annuities.Northwestern Mutual continues to lead the industry as the largest provider of individual life insuranceiii. Sales of permanent life insurance policies over the past three years are greater than any other three-year period in the company’s history.Life insurance death benefit protection reached $2.3 trillion worth of life insurance protection in force.The company’s wealth business saw a 24% increase in investment client assets, finishing the year at its highest-ever level of more than $281 billion. Investment sales grew to nearly $50 billion – a 10% increase over 2022. This was attributable to strong performance in brokerage products, which saw increased cash activity.Northwestern Mutual’s field force of financial advisors has never been larger, more productive or more diverse, with approximately 32% of advisors being women and people of color.

Well-positioned for generational success

Throughout 2023, Northwestern Mutual continued to strategically invest in the company’s relevance, growth and competitiveness in the financial planning marketplace – as well as its field force of financial advisors and representatives across the country. At year-end, the financial security company grew its field force of financial professionals to nearly 8,000 – a new record.

In addition, a record number of Northwestern Mutual advisors continue to earn industry acclaim. In 2023, hundreds were named to Forbes‘ “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors,” “Best-in-State Financial Security Professionals” and “Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors” listsiv.

Northwestern Mutual continued to invest in its client experience as well, scaling up use of the company’s proprietary planning experience digital platform to better serve clients, advisors and teams, and enhance the efficiency of its operations. Additionally, as of year-end 2023, more than one million Americans had downloaded Northwestern Mutual’s mobile app, deepening the relationship that clients, advisors and teams create with the company.

Northwestern Mutual was also recognized on several significant workplace lists in 2023, including:

Forbes: Best Employers for DiversityForbes: America’s Best Employers for WomenBlack Enterprise: Best Companies for DiversityNewsweek: America’s Greatest Workplaces for DiversityMilitary Friendly Employer, Supplier Diversity Program, and Military Friendly BrandNational Business Inclusion Consortium “Best of the Best for Inclusion”Disability Equality Index: Perfect ScoreHuman Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index: Perfect Score for the 9th Consecutive Year

“I have never felt more confident that we have the financial strength, expert talent, innovative technology and the world-class workspaces we need to deliver outstanding results and grow our lead in the industry,” said Schlifske. “Best of all, we are incredibly well-positioned to help the next generation of clients enjoy today, protect what they’ve already built, and create future prosperity.”

About Northwestern Mutual

Northwestern Mutual has been helping people and businesses achieve financial security for more than 165 years. Through a comprehensive planning approach, Northwestern Mutual combines the expertise of its financial professionals with a personalized digital experience and industry-leading products to help its clients plan for what’s most important. With over $627 billion of total assetsv being managed across the company’s institutional portfolio as well as retail investment client portfolios, more than $36 billion in revenues, and $2.3 trillion worth of life insurance protection in force, Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to more than five million people with life, disability income and long-term care insurance, annuities, and brokerage and advisory services. Northwestern Mutual ranked 111 on the 2023 FORTUNE 500 and was recognized by FORTUNE® as one of the “World’s Most Admired” life insurance companies in 2024.

Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (NM), Milwaukee, WI (life and disability insurance, annuities, and life insurance with long-term care benefits) and its subsidiaries. Subsidiaries include Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC (NMIS) (investment brokerage services), broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, member FINRA and SIPC; the Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company® (NMWMC) (investment advisory and services), federal savings bank; and Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company (NLTC) (long-term care insurance). Not all Northwestern Mutual representatives are advisors. Only those representatives with “Advisor” in their title or who otherwise disclose their status as an advisor of NMWMC are credentialed as NMWMC representatives to provide investment advisory services.

i Includes surplus and asset valuation reserve.

ii Decisions regarding the amount of dividends payable, if any, are left to the discretion of Northwestern Mutual’s Board of Trustees. Future dividends are not guaranteed, although Northwestern Mutual has paid a dividend every year since 1872.

iii Latest U.S. rank as of 2022 based on direct premiums written. Source: S&P Capital IQ Pro. Prepared and calculated by Northwestern Mutual.

iv Forbes “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” list (April 2023), Research and ranking provided by SHOOK Research, LLC. Based upon data as of 6/30/2022. Forbes “Best-in-State Top Financial Security Professionals” list (July 2023), Forbes “Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors” list, (August 2023). Based upon data as of 3/31/2023. Northwestern Mutual and its advisors do not pay for placement on 3rd party rating lists but do pay marketing fees to these organizations to promote the rating(s). Rankings and recognitions are no guarantee of future investment success.

v Includes investments and separate account assets of Northwestern Mutual as well as retail investment client assets held or managed by Northwestern Mutual.

SOURCE Northwestern Mutual

Luke Punzenberger, 1-800-323-7033, mediarelations@northwesternmutual.com

Originally published by KFC UK & Ireland on LinkedIn

Recently, KFC team members, community groups and local government representatives joined forces to tackle the UK’s litter problem, as part of Keep Britain Tidy‘s annual #GreatBritishSpringClean

It was great to work alongside so many local litter pickin’ heroes including Merseyside Youth Association, and local councillors Barbara Murray, Daniel Barrington and Laura Robertson-Collins, to help create cleaner, litter free communities across the UK. A HUGE thanks to everyone who got involved!

Check out some of our favourite snaps from the day.