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The LA3C festival in Downtown Los Angeles recently brought together thousands of people who took in a diverse array of experiences that included live music from Lil Baby, Snoop Dogg, Maluma and many others, as well as a special live art space sponsored by U.S. Bank.

LA3C, which stands for Los Angeles, Capital of Culture and Creativity, is a two-day music, food and art festival designed to curate powerhouse musical performances, multicultural food and flavors, and bold and interactive art.

The live art space U.S. Bank sponsored featured local artist and designer Tamika Quillard, also known as Tamika Q, who created a mixed-media mural honoring Black, Latina and indigenous women.

While Quillard created the mural on the top floor of the live art installation, a street team of artists gathered on the ground level and airbrushed their own original designs on a special canvas. The artists also used stencils created by Quillard to add designs to hats and tote bags as a customized free souvenir for festival attendees.

U.S. Bank was introduced to Quillard through her work with Destination Crenshaw, a public/private partnership made possible in part by a $30 million in New Markets Tax Credits, which generated an $8.9 million equity investment from the U.S. Bank community investment and tax credit division, U.S. Bancorp Community Development Corp. The investment is part of U.S. Bank Access Commitment™, which provides information, connections and resources to help Black small business owners sustain and grow their businesses.

“U.S. Bank wants to catalyze and enable entrepreneurs to make their dreams happen,” said Greg Cunningham, U.S. Bank Chief Diversity Officer.

At LA3C, U.S. Bank also sponsored the She Media Meaningful Marketplace, where more than a dozen local women- and minority-owned businesses offered ethically sourced jewelry, unique candles, custom-made clothes and more.

“Our Access Commitment and support of events like LA3C creates a way for U.S. Bank to give small businesses an opportunity to shine and grow their business,” said Delphine Pruitt, Vice President, U.S. Bank Los Angeles Business Access Advisor. “We want to help entrepreneurs believe in themselves the way that we believe in them. That’s why we’re here, to offer expert advice, and help make connections within the community.”

JP Gladu, a member of the Sand Point First Nation in Northern Ontario and Suncor Board of Directors member, attended the 27th Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) as both a panel participant for the Oil Sands Pathways Alliance and one of several voices in Canada’s core delegation representing Indigenous Peoples and knowledge.

“I was blown away by the international Indigenous presence at COP27,” he says. “It was heartwarming to see the organization and representation of Indigenous People compared to the first COP I attended 22 years ago. The world is making room for Indigenous People and our knowledge systems, which is beautiful. Our country really made room for the Indigenous voice.”

JP was on the Oil Sands Pathways Alliance panel, which took place on the sixth day. “The Pathways Alliance panel was masterfully done, but it was met with friction,” explains JP. “We knew there would be some disruption, but I wasn’t expecting such anger. It was jarring.

The disruption came in the form of protestors who interrupted the panel by standing up with signs that read: “Get heavy emitters out of Canada.” and then left. But the upsetting disruption for JP came during the question-and-answer period.

“There was an Indigenous woman in the audience who spoke first. She was filled with emotion and just laid into the panel. She didn’t ask questions and when she finished, she walked away from the mic and out of the room. It was disappointing that she didn’t wait to hear the panel’s response to her comments.”

As the founder of Mokwateh, a consultancy that shares JP’s Anishinaabe name, and with more than 30 years of experience in the natural resources sector, JP is no stranger to opposing views; in fact, he values the conversation they elicit.

“It’s OK that we have diverging views, that’s important to the conversation, and it’s important that we hold each other accountable,” he explains. “But have the courage to stay in the room. If you’re not going to stay in the room, we’re not going to solve anything. We need to work these things out together.”

The protests didn’t detract from the conversations JP had at COP27. He says there was space for challenging but important conversations, and it was clear that the Pathways Alliance, which includes Suncor as one of the six member companies, is committed to meeting the 2050 net zero target.

“It’s imperative that we meet that target,” he says. “There are a lot of people in big organizations that care a hell of a lot, and we know we have to get there for our children, for our companies and for a cleaner future. And it makes business sense to get there.”

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At The Home Depot, we know that the most sustainable tool isn’t necessarily the new one on the shelf; often, it’s the one that is rented, serviced and shared. One person who knows about the impact of tool rental is Tony English. As the Senior Director of Merchandising for Home Depot Rental, Tony has joined Eco Actions to explain exactly what makes tool rental a more environmentally friendly option.    

For anyone who hasn’t rented tools from The Home Depot, what do they need to know?  

First, it’s important to know that we rent everything from power tools to trucks. We have over 420,000 tools in our rental program, which includes indoor tools, outdoor tools, heavy equipment and power tools. We take pride in being in stock, which means that customers don’t have to worry about showing up and not being able to rent the tool they want.

But to rent a tool, you really only need to know what you want to accomplish. We rent such a huge variety of tools that we have something for practically every project. And one of our objectives is to match people with the right tools for their project or need. The Home Depot’s tool rental associates are extremely knowledgeable. They are essentially project consultants. So, for example, we rent six different tillers with varying functionality. When gardeners come in to rent a tiller, the job of the rental associate is to ask about soil type, project area and the time allocated to get the job done in order to send them home with the best tiller for their project.

What makes tool rental such a great option for pros and DIYers alike?  

The most immediate benefit of tool rental for most customers is both financial and practical. Rental rates are around 5–10% of the cost to buy the same tools. If you are looking at the return on investment, you have to use a tool you buy many times over to recoup the purchase price. With a rental tool, you are only paying for that single use.

Not only is renting less expensive, but the tools we rent at The Home Depot are also high-quality. We buy the most reliable tools, from the best brands, in each category. That means that renters can access tools that are high-performing and with more features. In many cases, they can rent a higher performing tool than they can otherwise afford. Ultimately, that improves their project experience and outcomes.

Tool rental is a great option for tools that are needed for occasional use, like tillers. It also makes sense for tools that homeowners don’t want to own, maintain and store like pressure washers. Tool rental also makes sense for tools that are expensive, which is why so many pros rely on Home Depot Rental to be their toolbox.

Take plumbers, for example. From time to time, plumbers need a drain camera. The product we rent retails for over $6,000 but rents for approximately $250 a day. When you consider that many contractors may not have the cash flow to make big purchases like these, the rental allows them the ability to service their customer for a job that they wouldn’t be able to accomplish otherwise and embed the rental cost in their estimate.

What makes tool rental a great option for the environment?   

When you look at the big picture from the sustainability perspective, renting tools is eliminating excess. It’s sharing tools. We’re satisfying hundreds of customers with one tool and optimizing the value and utilization of that one tool. That means that fewer products are being owned, stored, maintained and discarded.

For instance, we rent one tiller in particular, a Honda mid tine tiller. It’s perfect for mid-sized vegetable gardens. Most people only need a tool like this once a year, sometime between April and early June. Suppose you purchase one for your garden. You’ll incur the full cost of that tiller, including storage and maintenance. If you only use it once a year, you’ll need to empty fuel at the end of the season, which many people forget to do. If you keep that tiller for 10 years, you may use it 10 to 20 times at most.

Compare that to a rental tiller, which we will rent out about 25 times a season and which we maintain for five years. That’s 125 uses for one tool. Then, when it starts to look a little ragged but still operates well, we will sell it to an eager DIYer who will probably use it for another 15 years. Consider the 125 uses we get out of a single tool vs. the raw materials and carbon footprint required to manufacture that same number of tools required if each of our rental customers purchased a tiller of their own.

When it comes to environmental benefits, we have to consider the life cycle of tools. At The Home Depot, we perform regular maintenance on all of our rented tools to keep them in top condition. And we’re satisfying hundreds of customers with needs for that single tool within its life span. With individual ownership, tools are more likely to be disposed of prematurely because either the product wasn’t suited for the task, the tool wasn’t properly maintained or the tool was simply no longer needed.

When our rental tools reach the end of their rental period, we don’t dispose of them. They are often in good shape because they have been maintained. They just look used, so we sell them to customers – both pros and DIYers alike.

*Editor’s Note: This interview was originally published on Eco Actions website. Click here to read the full story, and visit here to learn more about The Home Depot’s commitment to sustainability. 

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Corrigan, Texas – When it comes to an emergency seconds count. No one knows that better than first responders.

Serving one of the busiest highway corridors in Texas, Highway 59, Corrigan police officers are the first responders, whether it is a traffic accident, criminal activity or even a medical emergency. As of today, Corrigan police officers are equipped with more than just a gun and a badge. They are now carrying medical technology that can help them save lives during medical emergencies.

“We just purchased and placed eight defibrillators in all of our patrol cars,” said Darrell Gibson, Corrigan Police Chief. “Our police officers are now trained and have the ability to provide this life-saving technology thanks to the generosity of Georgia-Pacific. We had a critical need in our community, and Georgia-Pacific did not hesitate to step forward with the funds to help provide the medical technology that can make a difference in life and death.”

Georgia-Pacific donated $16,000 to the City of Corrigan to purchase the medical devices.

A defibrillator is a device that provides an electric shock to your heart to help restore a normal heart rhythm. Studies show that every minute a person in sudden cardiac arrest does not receive defibrillation, their chances of survival drop between 7-10%, making rapid defibrillation imperative for survival and one of the key steps in saving a life from cardiac arrest.

Gibson reflects on various 911 emergencies last year where defibrillators would have been extremely helpful. “The city of Corrigan does not have a city-based ambulance service,” said Gibson. “Our officers are always the first to arrive, and while they know CPR, sometimes officers need medical technology to sustain someone before an ambulance can arrive.”

The Corrigan Police force, which is made up of 10 officers and the chief, was recently trained on how to use the defibrillators. “The device is compact and relatively easy to use,” said Fitzpatrick Foster, Corrigan Police Corporal. “I am excited to have another tool I can effectively use to help someone in distress.”

CHARLOTTE, N.C., February 16, 2023 /3BL Media/ — Discovery Education and its social impact partners present teachers and families nationwide a curated collection of engaging, no-cost digital learning resources designed to engage today’s students in Engineers Week. Established in 1951, Engineers Week immerses students in the future of engineering and helps create pathways to careers. Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place.

Taking place February 19-25 with the theme “Creating the Future!” Engineers Week shows students the excitement of engineering and its importance to the world. To support this theme, Discovery Education is providing educators, students, and families with a collection of no-cost resources tailored for any learning environment. Among the resources created in collaboration with leading social impact partners are:

Virtual Field Trips 
The Future is Now Virtual Field Trip from Reach for the Sky – designed with Edge at Hudson Yards – takes students on a virtual adventure into NYC’s newest and most forward-thinking neighborhood and the incredible observation deck where marvels of modern engineering elevate the possibilities of everyday life to meet with various leaders about the history, social impact, and STEM behind the new gravity-defying structure. After the VFT, students can start engineering by creating prototypes of their own design using the Engineering Design Process.

The Play to Learn Virtual Field Trip celebrates students’ ability to learn and create change through the power of play. Created by Build the Change – an educational partnership between Discovery Education and LEGO Sustainability Team – the Play to Learn Virtual Field Trip takes students from the Home of the Brick in Billund, Denmark to meet real-life LEGO® play experts, and discover how important play can be. Then students meet U.S. Sea Turtle Conservationists as they introduce us to some big challenges facing our planet and learn alongside student peers as they play, collaborate, and create! Educators can take the learning further with an array of standards-aligned resources bringing to life the power of play in any learning environment through hands-on challenges that engage students in important sustainability topics like biodiversity, climate change, and the environment.

The Operation Build It Virtual Field Trip gives students the tools to embrace DIY and engage in engineering in their everyday lives. This VFT was created in partnership with The Home Depot® for the program Science Fair Central, a suite of no-cost resources designed to STEAM-power classrooms and homes across the country as students prepare for the careers of tomorrow. With 10 million students from grades K-12 participating in science fairs and STEAM events every year, Science Fair Central aims to give students the tools to take their projects to the next level. In this VFT, students are joined by creative and highly-skilled makers to learn how they can create an at-home DIY workshop and develop practical trade skills and know how to tackle challenges that are meaningful to students and their communities.

Career Experiences
Students can meet real-life engineers from their classroom during Engineers Week from Engineering Dreams, a program with ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers). These 30- minute virtual visits introduce your students to real engineers as problem-solvers for good who will demonstrate how they use the engineering design process and diverse teams to develop the best possible solutions for community impact. Learn more and register your classroom here.

The STEM Careers Coalition™ (SCC) released a curated collection to spotlight engineering professionals in STEM. Follow along as the SCC demonstrates how teachers can introduce students to STEM with over 200 resources designed to uncover students’ STEM skills to activate future solution seekers. Students can see people like them in engineering roles that are changing the world while also diving deeper with hands-on student activations, lessons, and activities.

Trane Technologies’ Sustainable Futures Virtual Field Trip gives students a unique, up-close look at how a global climate innovation company impacts our world. Students will meet employees across multiple fields to see how their various roles create comfortable, clean and energy-efficient solutions for homes, buildings and transportation. The multifaceted learning program also includes interactive tools, resources, and volunteers to engage and inspire students to learn, think, and solve the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, like climate change and food waste, through sustainable innovation.

“My students are increasingly curious about careers and resources for engineering. With content from Discovery Education and their trusted partners, I know I can find the engaging and relevant resources that will deepen their interest in this exciting career,” said Susan Nimmons a Science Teacher & Instructional Coach at Aim Academy of Science and Technology in Minneapolis, MN.

Educators and students can find even more engineering resources and meet more STEM leaders in the Discovery Education K-12 learning platform’s STEM Careers channel. Connecting educators to a vast collection of high-quality, standards-aligned content, ready-to-use digital lessons, intuitive quiz and activity creation tools, and professional learning resources, Discovery Education provides educators a recently enhanced learning platform that facilitates engaging, daily instruction in any learning environment.

“Discovery Education prides itself on making connections from the classroom to the real-world. These specially curated resources support educators in catalyzing students’ STEM interest in the world of engineering,” said Amy Nakamoto, General Manager of Social Impact at Discovery Education.

 

For more information about Discovery Education’s award-winning digital resources and professional learning services, visit www.discoveryeducation.com, and stay connected with Discovery Education on social media through Twitter and LinkedIn.

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About Discovery Education
Discovery Education is the worldwide EdTech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. Through its award-winning multimedia content, instructional supports, and innovative classroom tools, Discovery Education helps educators deliver equitable learning experiences engaging all students and supporting higher academic achievement on a global scale. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5 million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in over 100 countries and territories. Inspired by the global media company Discovery, Inc., Discovery Education partners with districts, states, and trusted organizations to empower teachers with leading EdTech solutions that support the success of all learners. Explore the future of education at www.discoveryeducation.com.

Contacts
Grace Maliska | Discovery Education | gmaliska@discoveryed.com
 

Whirlpool Corporation has been recognized by Fortune as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies for the thirteenth consecutive year. The list includes the most respected and reputable companies around the world, as ranked by peers within their respective industries.

“We feel incredibly honored to once again be recognized by Fortune as one of the most admired companies,” said Marc Bitzer, Chairman and CEO of Whirlpool Corporation. “This recognition is only possible due to hard work and collaboration by our people and their commitment to improving life at home for consumers around the world.”

For over 110 years, Whirlpool Corporation has prioritized responsible business practices to drive purposeful innovation and instill a culture of respect, integrity, and teamwork. As a result of these efforts, the company continues to progress many of its environmental and social goals, as well as implement employee development programs to support the advancement of its workforce. In recognition of this ongoing commitment, Whirlpool Corporation was also recently named to America’s most JUST Companies for 2023 and the 2022 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index.

Fortune partnered with Korn Ferry on its survey of corporate reputation as the basis for the annual list. The survey began with 1,500 candidates: the 1,000 largest U.S. companies ranked by revenue, along with non-U.S. companies in Fortune’s Global 500 database that have revenues of $10 billion or more. Survey respondents including executives, directors, and analysts were asked to rate enterprises in their own industry on nine criteria, from investment value and quality of management and products to social responsibility and ability to attract talent.

Click here to see the full list of World’s Most Admired Companies.

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Climate change is a significant concern for farmers, as it impacts the crops they grow, and ultimately our food security. An unpredictable climate with prolonged droughts, heat waves, and historic flooding endanger harvests around the world. Intense windstorms, for example, can damage crops like corn – the second most widely-grown crop in the world – causing it to break. As the climate changes and extreme weather intensifies, the stakes for global food security become even higher. 

At Bayer, we are working towards a better world for everyone, guided by our vision of ‘Health for All, Hunger for None’. One of our many missions to bring this vision to life is to support farmers with crop improvements that are more resilient against the threats of climate change, helping them to secure harvests and allowing them to better feed a growing world population in a sustainable way. Innovations like our short stature corn hybrids, which will be part of a Smart Corn System, become key enablers as they grow 30-40% shorter than conventional corn making the crop more stable, which means it is less likely to break or fall over in strong winds. This increases the chance of a better harvest and gives farmers the confidence to weather the storms ahead. Through science, we are working on making every day better. 

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PITTSBURGH, February 16, 2023 /3BL Media/ – Wesco International’s (NYSE:WCC) Pittsburgh headquarters is proud to announce that it has successfully registered its Quality Management System to ISO 9001:2015. Wesco is a value-added provider of supply chain services, technical services, and products for: structured cabling systems, electrical/electronic wire and cable, utilities, data, voice, video, telecommunications, networks, energy, multimedia, maintenance/repair, safety and security applications as well as the distribution of fasteners.

To become ISO9001 registered, Wesco started with an assessment of legacy quality management systems and future needs to achieve our vision of being “the best tech-enabled supply chain solutions provider in the world”. The outcome is a Lean Quality Management System which reinforces our commitment to continuous improvement across our customer focused sales processes, digital solutions and supply chain operations. With the training and deployment of the new system complete, Wesco was certified by our external registrar for independent validation to the ISO9001:2015 standard.

“Achieving this certification gives us a strategic advantage and opens up opportunities to distinguish ourselves among our competitors in the marketplace. For 100 years, Wesco has upheld high standards of operations and this certification acknowledges this,” said Hemant Porwal, executive vice president, Supply Chain and Operations.

“Wesco is dedicated to serving our customers with the highest level of standards of quality and consistency,” said Jeff Wood, senior vice president, Operations. “We are focused on building customer confidence by becoming their trusted partner and making Wesco easiest to do business with.”

ISO9001 is a set of international standards and guidance documents for quality management and quality assurance. The standard represents an international consensus on management best practices with the aim of ensuring that the organization can, time and time again, deliver the product or services that meet or exceed the customer’s quality requirements.

International Standards are strategic tools and guidelines to help companies tackle some of the most demanding challenges of modern business. They ensure that business operations are as efficient as possible, increase productivity, help companies access new markets, improve quality, enhance customer satisfaction, and increase sales.

About Wesco International

Wesco International (NYSE: WCC) builds, connects, powers and protects the world. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Wesco is a FORTUNE 500® company with more than $21 billion in annual sales and a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions. Wesco offers a best-in-class product and services portfolio of Electrical and Electronic Solutions, Communications and Security Solutions, and Utility and Broadband Solutions. The Company employs approximately 20,000 people, partners with the industry’s premier suppliers, and serves thousands of customers around the world. With millions of products, end-to-end supply chain services, and leading digital capabilities, Wesco provides innovative solutions to meet customer needs across commercial and industrial businesses, contractors, government agencies, institutions, telecommunications providers, and utilities. Wesco operates approximately 800 branches, warehouses and sales offices in more than 50 countries, providing a local presence for customers and a global network to serve multi-location businesses and multi-national corporations.

BUFFALO, N.Y., February 16, 2023 /3BL Media/ – KeyBank is partnering with Parachute Credit Counseling (formerly Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Buffalo) to provide free tax preparation services in Niagara County, helping low- to moderate-income individuals and families determine their eligibility for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). 

Volunteers from KeyBank and Parachute will be available at the following locations, days and times:

Lockport Public Library Community Room – 23 East Ave, Lockport, NY 14094 – Every Tuesday through April 4th from 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. 
 Pinnacle Community Services Community Room – 1522 Main St, Niagara Falls, NY 14305 – Every Wednesday through April 5th from 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

All tax filers are welcome to attend and the individual does not have to be a KeyBank customer to participate. 

“We are excited to team up with Parachute Credit Counseling to support our community with free tax preparation services,” said Michael McMahon, KeyBank Buffalo Market President. ”These events provide critical assistance to individuals and families and are central to KeyBank’s purpose of helping the communities we serve thrive.”

The Earned Income Tax Credit is a benefit for working people with low to moderate income. To qualify, workers and families must meet certain requirements and file a tax return, even if they do not owe any tax or are not required to file. EITC reduces the amount of tax owed and may provide a refund. (Source: IRS) 

Each year, thousands of qualifying Americans do not claim the EITC on their federal income tax returns, meaning billions of dollars in much-needed refunds goes unclaimed. Super Refund Saturday is a cost-effective way for tax filers to navigate the potentially confusing tax preparation process and ensure they are getting their full return.

According to the IRS, to qualify for the EITC earned income must be less than:

$53,057 ($59,187 if married and filing jointly) with three or more qualifying children$49,399 ($55,529 if married and filing jointly) with two or more qualifying children$43,492 ($49,622 if married and filing jointly) with one or more qualifying children$16,480 ($22,610 if married and filing jointly) with no qualifying children

Income tax return filers should bring these documents:

State-issued photo IDSocial Security card (for you, your spouse, and each child and/or dependent)W-2 forms1099 forms (interest, earnings as an independent contractor)Unemployment forms (if applicable)Proof of childcare paymentsOther IRS forms as appropriateLast year’s tax return (if available)Bank account and routing number for direct deposit (if applicable)

 If filing jointly, please bring all applicable documents for you and your spouse.

 ABOUT KEYBANK
KeyBank’s roots trace back nearly 200 years to Albany, New York. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, KeyCorp is one of the nation’s largest bank-based financial services companies, with assets of approximately $189.8 billion at December 31, 2022. Key provides deposit, lending, cash management, and investment services to individuals and businesses in 15 states under the name KeyBank National Association through a network of approximately 1,000 branches and approximately 1,300 ATMs. Key also provides a broad range of sophisticated corporate and investment banking products, such as merger and acquisition advice, public and private debt and equity, syndications and derivatives to middle market companies in selected industries throughout the United States under the KeyBanc Capital Markets trade name. For more information, visit https://www.key.com/. KeyBank is Member FDIC.

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Short Hills, NJ Engages with Rock the Street, Wall Street

On November 15, 2022, Franklin Templeton held the last meeting of the fall session for Rock the Street, Wall Street (RTSWS) in New Jersey. RTSWS is a financial and investment literacy program designed to spark the interest of a diverse population of high school girls into careers in finance. Franklin Templeton participates throughout the year-long academic program. During a five-week fall financial project-based learning program, female financial professionals lead classroom workshops, including hands-on financial math projects on money management. In the spring session, students are matched with a mentor who helps them identify and emphasize individual strengths, discuss college and career preparation and further develop positive money management habits.

“I enjoyed being a project leader because it gave me an opportunity to interact with colleagues from across the firm. Through liaising with RTSWS, organizing the volunteer schedule, reviewing the material with the volunteers and participating in the classroom sessions, I got another avenue to network and learn more about Franklin Templeton.” said project leader, Heather Ziff, Director, Fund Administration and Reporting.

San Mateo, CA Supports RAFT

On December 6, 2022, Franklin Templeton employee volunteers in San Mateo and San Ramon, California joined in person to support RAFT (Resource Area for Teaching), a nonprofit providing educators with engaging hands-on learning resources aligned to national content standards. Volunteers engaged in the production of STEAM Project Kits, a key learning tool that helps students develop skills such as problem solving, critical thinking and communication.

Visakhapatnam, India Participates in AIDS Day

On December 1, 2022, Franklin Templeton employees in Visakhapatnam, India, participated in World AIDS Day hosted at the city’s Family Welfare Office. As part of the Visakhapatnam District AIDS Prevention and Control Unit, HIV-positive and HIV-negative children attended the “equalize” themed event. Volunteers helped distribute educational material to kids to help raise awareness and eliminate inequalities.

St. Petersburg, FL Volunteers at the Society of St. Vincent de Paul

On January 8, Franklin Templeton employees in St. Petersburg, Florida, volunteered at the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, a nonprofit organization offering person-to-person service to those who are needy and suffering. Volunteers assisted the head chef with food preparation and served meals to those in need.

To read more on corporate citizenship at Franklin Templeton and view our Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit our Global Citizenship page here.

About Franklin Templeton

Franklin Resources, Inc. [NYSE:BEN] is a global investment management organization with subsidiaries operating as Franklin Templeton and serving clients in over 155 countries. Franklin Templeton’s mission is to help clients achieve better outcomes through investment management expertise, wealth management and technology solutions. Through its specialist investment managers, the company offers specialization on a global scale, bringing extensive capabilities in fixed income, equity, alternatives and multi-asset solutions. With offices in more than 30 countries and approximately 1,300 investment professionals, the California-based company has over 75 years of investment experience and approximately $1.4 trillion in assets under management as of January 31, 2023. For more information, please visit franklinresources.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.