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Three Organizations from Across the US Receive $20,000 Each

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In celebration of the 18th year of the Innovations in Alzheimer’s Caregiving Awards, The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation, RRF Foundation for Aging and Family Caregiver Alliance are pleased to celebrate three organizations—each delivering a state-of-the-art program that addresses the needs of caregivers and those they care for living with Alzheimer’s disease or a related condition.

Each model program will receive $20,000 for their work in the following categories: 

Increasing Access and Reducing Stigma

“Meet Me At…” Series – HOPE Dementia Support, a program of CDM Caregiving Services –Vancouver, WA

The “Meet Me at…” Series, developed by HOPE Dementia Support in Clark County Washington, is an innovative program that creates dementia-friendly community outings for people living with dementia and their care partners. The series addresses the profound isolation experienced by families affected by dementia by transforming mainstream public spaces—museums, wildlife refuges, movie theaters, and parks—into welcoming, accessible environments.

Creative Expression

Improv for Caregivers – New London Barn Playhouse – New London, NH

Improv for Caregivers is a unique communication workshop series developed by the New London Barn Playhouse in partnership with the Lake Sunapee Region VNA. This innovative program serves caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer’s and dementia throughout New Hampshire.

Creative Expression

5th Dementia Band – Music Mends Minds, Inc. – Los Angeles, CA

Music Mends Minds is an 11-year-old, LA-based, global nonprofit that creates free music therapy and engagement groups for seniors, their caregivers and loved ones. For those with neurological challenges like Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, music might be their last bridge to remembering who they were, who they loved and what they shared together.

View detailed information on the winning programs.

Innovations in Alzheimer’s Caregiving Awards Reception to be held during the American Society on Aging “On Aging Conference” in Atlanta, GA

Join us in honoring the 2025 Innovations in Alzheimer’s Caregiving Award winners with program presentations, conversation, hors d’oeuvres, and beverages. All are welcome! 

Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Location: Embassy Hall-C –International Tower Level – Hyatt Regency Atlanta — 265 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30303

The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation

The mission of The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation is to invest in programs that promote education, tolerance, social services, health, and the arts. The Foundation builds on the ideals and pursuits of its founders, Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert. In the area of Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias, the Foundation focuses its grantmaking on the advancement of research and career development for early to mid-career investigators and investments in caregiving, policy, systems, and practice change, and improvements in clinical care.

Visit The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation website.

RRF Foundation for Aging

RRF Foundation for Aging (RRF) is a philanthropic foundation dedicated to improving the quality of life of older people. As one of the first private foundations in the U.S. devoted to aging issues, RRF pursues a highly integrated approach to its grantmaking. This strategic philanthropy reflects its role as an agent of change and is designed to lift up innovative ideas, support their application and dissemination, and drive needed improvements in practice and policy. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, RRF is a national funder with a focus on advocacy, research, and training related to caregiving, social and intergenerational connectedness, housing, and economic security. Over its more than 45-year history, RRF has awarded nearly 5,000 grants totaling over $250 million toward improving aging outcomes and supporting caregivers.

Visit the RRF website.

Family Caregiver Alliance

The mission of FCA is to improve the quality of life for family caregivers and the people who receive their care. For more than 40 years, FCA has provided services to family caregivers of adults with physical and cognitive impairments, such as Parkinson’s, stroke, Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia. FCA’s services include assessment, care planning, direct care skills, wellness programs, respite services, and legal/financial consultation vouchers. Ongoing support is available with FCA CareNav^®. FCA is a longtime advocate for caregivers in the areas of policy, health and social system development, research, and public awareness, on the state, national and international levels.

For more information about FCA, visit caregiver.org.

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CALGARY, AB, Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) today announced that the 2025 CPKC Holiday Train, which rolled through hundreds of communities across Canada and the United States, raised more than $2 million and collected more than 175,000 pounds of food in support of local food banks.

The train’s annual journey embodies the spirit of the holidays, bringing families and neighbours together while helping those in need in our communities.

“Year after year, the CPKC Holiday Train proves that generosity and community spirit know no bounds,” said Keith Creel, CPKC President and Chief Executive Officer. “Our heartfelt thanks go to everyone who came out to see a show, donated to this great cause, and made the season a true celebration of giving. The incredible support we receive reminds us of what is possible when we come together with kindness and purpose.”

Holiday Train Highlights

• Since 1999, the CPKC Holiday Train has raised more than $28.3 million and collected over 5.6 million pounds of food for local food banks in Canada and the United States.
• The 2025 Holiday Train hosted 194 live music shows in six provinces and 13 states featuring performances by artists such as Barenaked Ladies, Tyler Shaw and American Authors.

Additionally, the spirit of the holidays stretched into Mexico where CPKC operated the Tren Navideño, a dazzlingly decorated train that visited communities across Mexico, continuing a tradition that began in 2010.

About CPKC

With its global headquarters in Calgary, Alta., Canada, CPKC is the first and only single-line transnational railway linking Canada, the United States and México, with unrivaled access to major ports from Vancouver to Atlantic Canada to the Gulf Coast to Lázaro Cárdenas, México. Stretching approximately 20,000 route miles and employing 20,000 railroaders, CPKC provides North American customers unparalleled rail service and network reach to key markets across the continent. CPKC is growing with its customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit cpkcr.com to learn more about the rail advantages of CPKC.

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Bank customers, teammates and community members came together to award donations to community-focused nonprofit organizations.

HOUSTON and TUPELO, Miss., Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — To kick off the holiday season, Cadence Bank (NYSE: CADE), through the Cadence Bank Foundation, proudly donated a total of $150,000 to seven nonprofit organizations that participated in the annual Cadence Cares Holiday Program. Bank customers, teammates and community members voted for their nonprofit of choice with the organizations splitting the $150,000 based on the number of votes each received.

In its fourth year, The Cadence Cares Holiday Program empowers individuals to support the causes that matter the most in their communities. This year, 11,729 people cast votes across the bank’s nine-state footprint, allocating funds for organizations supporting low-to-moderate-income families, individuals and neighborhoods. Each selected nonprofit actively serves communities where Cadence operates, ensuring meaningful and local impact.

These organizations will receive a donation from The Cadence Bank Foundation in February 2026.

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America – $23,000
• Dispensary of Hope – $25,000
• DreamSpring – $13,000
• Feeding America – $28,000
• Rebuilding Together – $15,000
• Salvation Army – $29,000
• USA Cares – $17,000

“The Cadence Cares Holiday Program is a tradition our teammates look forward to each year because it gives them a tangible way to support nonprofits making a real difference. Over the past four years we have donated a total of $600,000 across our footprint through this initiative,” said Dan Rollins, chairman and CEO of Cadence Bank. “We are grateful to everyone who took the time to vote. These donations will have a positive impact on the lives of individuals and families served by these organizations. It is a powerful reminder of what this season is all about.”

To learn more about the Cadence Cares Holiday Program and Cadence Bank’s commitment to communities, visit CadenceBank.com/cares.

About Cadence Bank
Cadence Bank (NYSE: CADE) is a $53 billion regional bank committed to helping people, companies and communities prosper. With more than 390 locations spanning the South and Texas, Cadence offers comprehensive banking, investment, trust and mortgage products and services to meet the needs of individuals, businesses and corporations. Accolades include being recognized as one of the nation’s best employers by Forbes and U.S. News & World Report and as a 2025 America’s Best Banks by Forbes. Cadence has dutifully served customers for nearly 150 years. Learn more at www.cadencebank.com. Cadence Bank, Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

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Bank customers, teammates and community members came together to award donations to community-focused nonprofit organizations.

HOUSTON and TUPELO, Miss., Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — To kick off the holiday season, Cadence Bank (NYSE: CADE), through the Cadence Bank Foundation, proudly donated a total of $150,000 to seven nonprofit organizations that participated in the annual Cadence Cares Holiday Program. Bank customers, teammates and community members voted for their nonprofit of choice with the organizations splitting the $150,000 based on the number of votes each received.

In its fourth year, The Cadence Cares Holiday Program empowers individuals to support the causes that matter the most in their communities. This year, 11,729 people cast votes across the bank’s nine-state footprint, allocating funds for organizations supporting low-to-moderate-income families, individuals and neighborhoods. Each selected nonprofit actively serves communities where Cadence operates, ensuring meaningful and local impact.

These organizations will receive a donation from The Cadence Bank Foundation in February 2026.

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America – $23,000
• Dispensary of Hope – $25,000
• DreamSpring – $13,000
• Feeding America – $28,000
• Rebuilding Together – $15,000
• Salvation Army – $29,000
• USA Cares – $17,000

“The Cadence Cares Holiday Program is a tradition our teammates look forward to each year because it gives them a tangible way to support nonprofits making a real difference. Over the past four years we have donated a total of $600,000 across our footprint through this initiative,” said Dan Rollins, chairman and CEO of Cadence Bank. “We are grateful to everyone who took the time to vote. These donations will have a positive impact on the lives of individuals and families served by these organizations. It is a powerful reminder of what this season is all about.”

To learn more about the Cadence Cares Holiday Program and Cadence Bank’s commitment to communities, visit CadenceBank.com/cares.

About Cadence Bank
Cadence Bank (NYSE: CADE) is a $53 billion regional bank committed to helping people, companies and communities prosper. With more than 390 locations spanning the South and Texas, Cadence offers comprehensive banking, investment, trust and mortgage products and services to meet the needs of individuals, businesses and corporations. Accolades include being recognized as one of the nation’s best employers by Forbes and U.S. News & World Report and as a 2025 America’s Best Banks by Forbes. Cadence has dutifully served customers for nearly 150 years. Learn more at www.cadencebank.com. Cadence Bank, Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

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Bank customers, teammates and community members came together to award donations to community-focused nonprofit organizations.

HOUSTON and TUPELO, Miss., Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — To kick off the holiday season, Cadence Bank (NYSE: CADE), through the Cadence Bank Foundation, proudly donated a total of $150,000 to seven nonprofit organizations that participated in the annual Cadence Cares Holiday Program. Bank customers, teammates and community members voted for their nonprofit of choice with the organizations splitting the $150,000 based on the number of votes each received.

In its fourth year, The Cadence Cares Holiday Program empowers individuals to support the causes that matter the most in their communities. This year, 11,729 people cast votes across the bank’s nine-state footprint, allocating funds for organizations supporting low-to-moderate-income families, individuals and neighborhoods. Each selected nonprofit actively serves communities where Cadence operates, ensuring meaningful and local impact.

These organizations will receive a donation from The Cadence Bank Foundation in February 2026.

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America – $23,000
• Dispensary of Hope – $25,000
• DreamSpring – $13,000
• Feeding America – $28,000
• Rebuilding Together – $15,000
• Salvation Army – $29,000
• USA Cares – $17,000

“The Cadence Cares Holiday Program is a tradition our teammates look forward to each year because it gives them a tangible way to support nonprofits making a real difference. Over the past four years we have donated a total of $600,000 across our footprint through this initiative,” said Dan Rollins, chairman and CEO of Cadence Bank. “We are grateful to everyone who took the time to vote. These donations will have a positive impact on the lives of individuals and families served by these organizations. It is a powerful reminder of what this season is all about.”

To learn more about the Cadence Cares Holiday Program and Cadence Bank’s commitment to communities, visit CadenceBank.com/cares.

About Cadence Bank
Cadence Bank (NYSE: CADE) is a $53 billion regional bank committed to helping people, companies and communities prosper. With more than 390 locations spanning the South and Texas, Cadence offers comprehensive banking, investment, trust and mortgage products and services to meet the needs of individuals, businesses and corporations. Accolades include being recognized as one of the nation’s best employers by Forbes and U.S. News & World Report and as a 2025 America’s Best Banks by Forbes. Cadence has dutifully served customers for nearly 150 years. Learn more at www.cadencebank.com. Cadence Bank, Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

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Toy Drive supported by Integrity employees, partners and community members raised 40,000 toys, reaching a collective total of more than 120,000 toys donated since 2021 to benefit children nationwide

DALLAS, Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Integrity, LLC (“Integrity”), a leading distributor of life and health insurance, and provider of wealth management and retirement planning solutions, today announced the resounding success of its 5^th annual “Integrity Gives Back^®” Toy Drive benefiting pediatric hospitals and children-focused organizations across the country. Bringing together a nationwide network of partners and thousands of employees and community members, Integrity exceeded its goal of 30,000 toys to collect more than 40,000 toys, books, games and stuffed animals to assist pediatric organizations in need of donations. The participation of thousands of employees and their families across hundreds of partner offices has resulted in an incredible donation of more than 120,000 toys since the Toy Drive’s inception in 2021.

“Through the generous support of our employees, partners, and local community members, we are thrilled to deliver a record number of toys to children’s hospitals nationwide, making it possible to spread joy throughout the year,” said Bryan W. Adams, Co-Founder and CEO of Integrity. “Our annual ‘Integrity Gives Back’ Toy Drive has become one of our most cherished ways to celebrate the season. It is truly humbling to see our team come together to support such a meaningful initiative. As a parent who has experienced firsthand the challenges and uncertainty a care journey can bring, I know how even seemingly small gifts of toys, books or games can allow kids precious moments of normalcy and fun. I’m grateful for the generosity of the Integrity family and the way our core values lead their actions in serving the children in our communities. This Toy Drive is an example of the ripple effect that small, intentional acts of service can have on others — each toy donated represents a child whose life will be impacted for good.”

“We are humbled and grateful to announce that our Integrity family has surpassed our donation goal for the fifth year in a row, allowing us to serve more children in communities across the nation,” said Mary Elyse Farah, President of the Integrity Foundation^®. “Our gratitude extends to the support shown by Integrity and the Adams family, who have generously matched all gifts received throughout the drive. Each donated item will support the mission of highly impactful organizations and bring families together in meaningful moments of happiness.”

To commemorate the fifth year of this initiative, Integrity employees set an impressive goal of collecting 30,000 toys — with Integrity committing to a 2:1 match for every donated item. This year’s drive exceeded that goal substantially, with more than 40,000 items donated, resulting in a collective total of more than 120,000 toys gifted to children since 2021. The toys, games and supplies will support families served by pediatric organizations across the nation, such as Children’s Health, Children’s Miracle Network, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Toys for Tots and many others. An unexpected gift of a toy has been shown to make a marked difference in a patient’s experience by brightening spirits during medical procedures or alleviating emotions throughout hospital treatments — stuffed animals are even used to demonstrate and teach children what to expect during procedures they are about to experience. These gifts can also serve important purposes such as highlighting milestones, celebrating birthdays, connecting with siblings and bringing families together.

Each year, the “Integrity Gives Back” Toy Drive has expanded in scope as participants embrace the Integrity spirit of giving. Integrity’s first toy drive was motivated by the personal experience of Co-Founder and CEO Bryan W. Adams, whose son received treatment at Children’s Health. The gift of a Nerf gun to his then 9-year-old son stood out as a notable highlight during the family’s medical care, inspiring the son to suggest collecting toys to help other children have that gift of joy. They set what they believed was an ambitious goal of collecting 500 toys. However, the Integrity family stepped up with a donation of 3,000 toys in that first year. Overwhelmingly positive feedback and inspiring support from participants led to the creation of an annual event that includes opportunities for community involvement.

“Through its charitable outreach, Integrity has once again filled our toy closets,” said Paulette Mulry, Vice President of Development at Children’s Medical Center Foundation. “We are deeply touched by Integrity’s commitment to bringing joy to families while supporting our mission to make life better for children. We are grateful to organizations like Integrity, whose dedication helps provide comfort and hope to patients when they need it most.”

For more information about the “Integrity Gives Back” Toy Drive and the efforts of the Integrity Foundation, please visit www.IntegrityGivesBack.com.

About Integrity
Integrity, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a leading distributor of life and health insurance, and provider of innovative solutions for wealth management and retirement planning. Through its broad partner network of agents and advisors, Integrity helps millions of Americans protect their life, health and wealth with a commitment to meet them wherever they are — in person, over the phone and online. Integrity’s proprietary, cutting-edge technology helps expand the insurance and financial planning experience for all stakeholders using an omnichannel approach. In addition, Integrity develops products with carrier partners and markets them compliantly through its nationwide distribution network. Providing best-in-class service to their clients and consumers is at the center of Integrity’s holistic approach to life, health and wealth protection. The company and its partners focus on helping families and individuals prepare for the good days ahead, so they can make the most of what life brings. The recipient of nationally ranked business awards, including Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces, Inc.’s Power Partner, and Business Intelligence Group’s AI Excellence Award, Integrity has also earned impressive employee sentiment awards such as Best Company for Career Growth, Best Company Leadership, Best Company Culture, and Best Company Happiness. For more information, visit www.integrity.com.

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Toy Drive supported by Integrity employees, partners and community members raised 40,000 toys, reaching a collective total of more than 120,000 toys donated since 2021 to benefit children nationwide

DALLAS, Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Integrity, LLC (“Integrity”), a leading distributor of life and health insurance, and provider of wealth management and retirement planning solutions, today announced the resounding success of its 5^th annual “Integrity Gives Back^®” Toy Drive benefiting pediatric hospitals and children-focused organizations across the country. Bringing together a nationwide network of partners and thousands of employees and community members, Integrity exceeded its goal of 30,000 toys to collect more than 40,000 toys, books, games and stuffed animals to assist pediatric organizations in need of donations. The participation of thousands of employees and their families across hundreds of partner offices has resulted in an incredible donation of more than 120,000 toys since the Toy Drive’s inception in 2021.

“Through the generous support of our employees, partners, and local community members, we are thrilled to deliver a record number of toys to children’s hospitals nationwide, making it possible to spread joy throughout the year,” said Bryan W. Adams, Co-Founder and CEO of Integrity. “Our annual ‘Integrity Gives Back’ Toy Drive has become one of our most cherished ways to celebrate the season. It is truly humbling to see our team come together to support such a meaningful initiative. As a parent who has experienced firsthand the challenges and uncertainty a care journey can bring, I know how even seemingly small gifts of toys, books or games can allow kids precious moments of normalcy and fun. I’m grateful for the generosity of the Integrity family and the way our core values lead their actions in serving the children in our communities. This Toy Drive is an example of the ripple effect that small, intentional acts of service can have on others — each toy donated represents a child whose life will be impacted for good.”

“We are humbled and grateful to announce that our Integrity family has surpassed our donation goal for the fifth year in a row, allowing us to serve more children in communities across the nation,” said Mary Elyse Farah, President of the Integrity Foundation^®. “Our gratitude extends to the support shown by Integrity and the Adams family, who have generously matched all gifts received throughout the drive. Each donated item will support the mission of highly impactful organizations and bring families together in meaningful moments of happiness.”

To commemorate the fifth year of this initiative, Integrity employees set an impressive goal of collecting 30,000 toys — with Integrity committing to a 2:1 match for every donated item. This year’s drive exceeded that goal substantially, with more than 40,000 items donated, resulting in a collective total of more than 120,000 toys gifted to children since 2021. The toys, games and supplies will support families served by pediatric organizations across the nation, such as Children’s Health, Children’s Miracle Network, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Toys for Tots and many others. An unexpected gift of a toy has been shown to make a marked difference in a patient’s experience by brightening spirits during medical procedures or alleviating emotions throughout hospital treatments — stuffed animals are even used to demonstrate and teach children what to expect during procedures they are about to experience. These gifts can also serve important purposes such as highlighting milestones, celebrating birthdays, connecting with siblings and bringing families together.

Each year, the “Integrity Gives Back” Toy Drive has expanded in scope as participants embrace the Integrity spirit of giving. Integrity’s first toy drive was motivated by the personal experience of Co-Founder and CEO Bryan W. Adams, whose son received treatment at Children’s Health. The gift of a Nerf gun to his then 9-year-old son stood out as a notable highlight during the family’s medical care, inspiring the son to suggest collecting toys to help other children have that gift of joy. They set what they believed was an ambitious goal of collecting 500 toys. However, the Integrity family stepped up with a donation of 3,000 toys in that first year. Overwhelmingly positive feedback and inspiring support from participants led to the creation of an annual event that includes opportunities for community involvement.

“Through its charitable outreach, Integrity has once again filled our toy closets,” said Paulette Mulry, Vice President of Development at Children’s Medical Center Foundation. “We are deeply touched by Integrity’s commitment to bringing joy to families while supporting our mission to make life better for children. We are grateful to organizations like Integrity, whose dedication helps provide comfort and hope to patients when they need it most.”

For more information about the “Integrity Gives Back” Toy Drive and the efforts of the Integrity Foundation, please visit www.IntegrityGivesBack.com.

About Integrity
Integrity, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a leading distributor of life and health insurance, and provider of innovative solutions for wealth management and retirement planning. Through its broad partner network of agents and advisors, Integrity helps millions of Americans protect their life, health and wealth with a commitment to meet them wherever they are — in person, over the phone and online. Integrity’s proprietary, cutting-edge technology helps expand the insurance and financial planning experience for all stakeholders using an omnichannel approach. In addition, Integrity develops products with carrier partners and markets them compliantly through its nationwide distribution network. Providing best-in-class service to their clients and consumers is at the center of Integrity’s holistic approach to life, health and wealth protection. The company and its partners focus on helping families and individuals prepare for the good days ahead, so they can make the most of what life brings. The recipient of nationally ranked business awards, including Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces, Inc.’s Power Partner, and Business Intelligence Group’s AI Excellence Award, Integrity has also earned impressive employee sentiment awards such as Best Company for Career Growth, Best Company Leadership, Best Company Culture, and Best Company Happiness. For more information, visit www.integrity.com.

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Toy Drive supported by Integrity employees, partners and community members raised 40,000 toys, reaching a collective total of more than 120,000 toys donated since 2021 to benefit children nationwide

DALLAS, Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Integrity, LLC (“Integrity”), a leading distributor of life and health insurance, and provider of wealth management and retirement planning solutions, today announced the resounding success of its 5^th annual “Integrity Gives Back^®” Toy Drive benefiting pediatric hospitals and children-focused organizations across the country. Bringing together a nationwide network of partners and thousands of employees and community members, Integrity exceeded its goal of 30,000 toys to collect more than 40,000 toys, books, games and stuffed animals to assist pediatric organizations in need of donations. The participation of thousands of employees and their families across hundreds of partner offices has resulted in an incredible donation of more than 120,000 toys since the Toy Drive’s inception in 2021.

“Through the generous support of our employees, partners, and local community members, we are thrilled to deliver a record number of toys to children’s hospitals nationwide, making it possible to spread joy throughout the year,” said Bryan W. Adams, Co-Founder and CEO of Integrity. “Our annual ‘Integrity Gives Back’ Toy Drive has become one of our most cherished ways to celebrate the season. It is truly humbling to see our team come together to support such a meaningful initiative. As a parent who has experienced firsthand the challenges and uncertainty a care journey can bring, I know how even seemingly small gifts of toys, books or games can allow kids precious moments of normalcy and fun. I’m grateful for the generosity of the Integrity family and the way our core values lead their actions in serving the children in our communities. This Toy Drive is an example of the ripple effect that small, intentional acts of service can have on others — each toy donated represents a child whose life will be impacted for good.”

“We are humbled and grateful to announce that our Integrity family has surpassed our donation goal for the fifth year in a row, allowing us to serve more children in communities across the nation,” said Mary Elyse Farah, President of the Integrity Foundation^®. “Our gratitude extends to the support shown by Integrity and the Adams family, who have generously matched all gifts received throughout the drive. Each donated item will support the mission of highly impactful organizations and bring families together in meaningful moments of happiness.”

To commemorate the fifth year of this initiative, Integrity employees set an impressive goal of collecting 30,000 toys — with Integrity committing to a 2:1 match for every donated item. This year’s drive exceeded that goal substantially, with more than 40,000 items donated, resulting in a collective total of more than 120,000 toys gifted to children since 2021. The toys, games and supplies will support families served by pediatric organizations across the nation, such as Children’s Health, Children’s Miracle Network, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Toys for Tots and many others. An unexpected gift of a toy has been shown to make a marked difference in a patient’s experience by brightening spirits during medical procedures or alleviating emotions throughout hospital treatments — stuffed animals are even used to demonstrate and teach children what to expect during procedures they are about to experience. These gifts can also serve important purposes such as highlighting milestones, celebrating birthdays, connecting with siblings and bringing families together.

Each year, the “Integrity Gives Back” Toy Drive has expanded in scope as participants embrace the Integrity spirit of giving. Integrity’s first toy drive was motivated by the personal experience of Co-Founder and CEO Bryan W. Adams, whose son received treatment at Children’s Health. The gift of a Nerf gun to his then 9-year-old son stood out as a notable highlight during the family’s medical care, inspiring the son to suggest collecting toys to help other children have that gift of joy. They set what they believed was an ambitious goal of collecting 500 toys. However, the Integrity family stepped up with a donation of 3,000 toys in that first year. Overwhelmingly positive feedback and inspiring support from participants led to the creation of an annual event that includes opportunities for community involvement.

“Through its charitable outreach, Integrity has once again filled our toy closets,” said Paulette Mulry, Vice President of Development at Children’s Medical Center Foundation. “We are deeply touched by Integrity’s commitment to bringing joy to families while supporting our mission to make life better for children. We are grateful to organizations like Integrity, whose dedication helps provide comfort and hope to patients when they need it most.”

For more information about the “Integrity Gives Back” Toy Drive and the efforts of the Integrity Foundation, please visit www.IntegrityGivesBack.com.

About Integrity
Integrity, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a leading distributor of life and health insurance, and provider of innovative solutions for wealth management and retirement planning. Through its broad partner network of agents and advisors, Integrity helps millions of Americans protect their life, health and wealth with a commitment to meet them wherever they are — in person, over the phone and online. Integrity’s proprietary, cutting-edge technology helps expand the insurance and financial planning experience for all stakeholders using an omnichannel approach. In addition, Integrity develops products with carrier partners and markets them compliantly through its nationwide distribution network. Providing best-in-class service to their clients and consumers is at the center of Integrity’s holistic approach to life, health and wealth protection. The company and its partners focus on helping families and individuals prepare for the good days ahead, so they can make the most of what life brings. The recipient of nationally ranked business awards, including Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces, Inc.’s Power Partner, and Business Intelligence Group’s AI Excellence Award, Integrity has also earned impressive employee sentiment awards such as Best Company for Career Growth, Best Company Leadership, Best Company Culture, and Best Company Happiness. For more information, visit www.integrity.com.

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Donation impacts youth participating in activities.

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y., Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Salesian missionaries at the Salesian Lyceum in Lviv, Ukraine*, are providing new locker rooms for the students using the sports fields. The funding for the project is thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions, the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco.

Construction and landscaping for the project started earlier this year. Spaces now include a locker room for girls, a locker room for boys and a module for the separate toilets. The locker rooms were equipped with a shower room with a bench and hangers.

This donation has impacted 431 youth participating in activities at the Salesian Lyceum. Youth include orphans and those who remain internally displaced due to the war. Local teams will also rent the soccer pitch for training and have access to the separate changing rooms.

Father Taras Bayovski, headmaster of the Salesian Lyceum, said, “I am grateful that we now have modular changing rooms near the soccer and volleyball pitches. The premises of the lyceum are very limited, and promoting a healthy lifestyle through sports activities without adequate sports infrastructure has always been a challenge for us. We now have a soccer field, a volleyball court and modular locker rooms. These facilities enable us to participate in three student sports leagues including mini soccer, volleyball and rugby.”

Since the beginning of the war, Salesian Missions and Salesian missionaries in Ukraine and around the globe have supported thousands of people with projects and activities aimed at alleviating the situation of people affected by the war.

About Salesian Missions
Salesian Missions is headquartered in New Rochelle, NY, and is part of the Don Bosco Network—a worldwide federation of Salesian NGOs. The mission of the U.S.-based nonprofit Catholic organization is to raise funds for international programs that serve youth and families in poor communities around the globe. The Salesian missionaries are made up of priests, brothers and sisters, as well as laypeople—all dedicated to caring for poor children throughout the world in more than 130 countries and helping young people become self-sufficient by learning a trade that will help them gain employment. To date, more than 3 million youth have received services funded by Salesian Missions. These services and programs are provided to children regardless of race or religion. For more information, go to SalesianMissions.org. 

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SAN DIEGO, Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Stellar Solar Commercial, one of the most experienced residential and commercial solar and battery installers in Southern California and Michigan since 1998, and consistent winner of the San Diego Union Tribune Readers Poll in the category of Best Solar Company, recently completed a record year in their commercial solar division.

While the overall size of their installations was impressive, equally important was the fact that most of them included energy storage systems that enabled the commercial customers to save even more money and protect their businesses during power outages. The wide diversity of businesses that made up the total is equally impressive as it demonstrates how a variety of sectors are utilizing solar and battery storage.

Stellar Solar Commercial CEO Kent Harle elaborated on the importance of that diversity: “As the commercial solar industry grows, that growth includes many new industries realizing the viability of solar and energy storage has on improving their bottom line and offering unparalleled protection during outages. We work with executive management and facilities managers to craft energy solutions to meet the unique, individual needs of their business.

And while we take great pride in our multi-megawatt installations, we take equal satisfaction in smaller commercial jobs as well that help small and medium size businesses increase their profitability. With the addition of batteries to almost all of our solar installations, the return on investment becomes even more clear, making going solar a smart investment for most businesses. We are proud to be one of the first commercial solar installers in the country to introduce batteries to the mix and have since maintained that leadership position.”

Stellar Solar offers no-pressure commercial and residential solar and battery quotes for home and business owners interested in solar and battery storage to reduce energy costs and a steady power supply. Commercial solar quotes are also available for businesses, nonprofits, schools and faith-based organizations.

About Stellar Solar
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