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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Get ready for some high-paying acting jobs in Los Angeles and beyond! Casting Networks is connecting talent with the industry’s most desirable projects, cementing its status as the trusted source for the highest quality and widest variety of roles.

The latest Los Angeles casting calls include a high-paying print project for a fashion athletic brand with roles for real influencers, curve/plus women and talent with disabilities, offering rates up to $7,350! Also casting is a high-energy hip-hop music video seeking diverse models and staff, a commercial with a $1,000 buyout, and local background actors for both a feature film in Palm Springs and an educational video in Los Angeles.

Don’t miss out on these acting jobs near you!

Star in This Commercial with a Buyout

This commercial filming in LA is offering a $1,000 buyout to featured talent!

Role:

• Featured Talent – 18-80, any gender, any ethnic appearance, non-union, $1,000 complete buyout – click to apply

Deadline: 11/23/25

Fashion Athletic Brand Seeks Diverse Cast

This fashion athletic brand is working under an NDA to find a diverse cast for a high-paying print campaign shooting in Los Angeles. Talent must be non-union and available to work as a local in early to mid-January.

Roles:

• Editorial: Men 20s-30s – 20-39, man, any ethnic appearance, non-union, $5,850 + 20% agency fee – click to apply
• Editorial: Curve/Plus Women 20s-30s – 20-39, woman, any ethnic appearance, non-union, $7,350 + 20% agency fee – click to apply
• Editorial: Talent with Disabilities 20s-30s – 20-39, any gender, any ethnic appearance, non-union, up to $7,350 + 20% agency fee – click to apply
• Editorial: Real Influencers with 50K+ Following – 18-40, any gender, amy ethnic appearance, non-union, up to $7,350 + agency fee – click to apply
• Editorial: Women 20s-30s – 20-39, woman, any ethnic appearance, non-union, $7,350 + 20% agency fee – click to apply
• Editorial: Big & Tall Men – 20-39, man, any ethnic appearance, non-union, $5,850 + 20% agency fee – click to apply
• Ecomm: Women 20s-30s – 20-39, woman, any ethnic appearance, non-union, $2,500 + 20% agency fee – click to apply
• Ecomm: Curve/Plus Women 20s-30s – 20-39, woman, any ethnic appearance, non-union, $2,500 + 20% agency fee – click to apply
• Ecomm: Talent with Disabilities 20s-30s – 20-39, any gender, any ethnic appearance, non-union, up to $2,500 + 20% agency fee – click to apply
• Ecomm: Men 20s-30s – 20-39, man, any ethnic appearance, non-union, $2,000 + 20% agency fee – click to apply
• Ecomm: Big & Tall Men 20s-30s – 20-39, man, any ethnic appearance, non-union, $2,000 + 20% agency fee – click to apply

Deadline: 11/21/25

Show Your Style in a Hip-Hop Music Video

This stylish, high-energy project is seeking talent for a major hip-hop duo’s upcoming stylish and cinematic music video.

Roles:

• Female Staff Member – 25-45, woman, any ethnic appearance, non-union, $900 – click to apply
• Older Artsy Causacian Male – 40-60, man, Eastern European, non-union, $900 – click to apply
• Young Latina / Asian Female – 28-33, woman, Latina or Asian, non-union, $900 – click to apply
• Young Caucasian Male – 28-33, man, White or Eastern European, non-union, $900 – click to apply
• Young African American / Latino Male Model – 28-33, man, Black or Latino, non-union, $900 – click to apply
• Male Staff Member – 25-45, man, any ethnic appearance, non-union, $900 – click to apply
• Young Latina / Middle Eastern Female Model – 25-35, woman, Latina or Middle Eastern, non-union, $900 – click to apply
• Muscular African American Male Model – 28-33, man, Black, non-union, $900 – click to apply

Deadline: 11/23/25

Set the Scene for a Feature Film

This feature film is booking diverse background actors in the Palm Springs area. Talent must be local to Palm Springs.

Roles:

• Palm Springs Locals – 18-100, any gender, any ethnic appearance, non-union, $144/8 hours – click to apply

Deadline: 11/24/25

Educational Project Needs Students and Instructors

This Los Angeles-based production is booking actors to portray students and instructors in an educational video.

Roles:

• Students – 25-35, any gender, any ethnic appearance, non-union, $150/8 hours – click to apply
• Instructor types – 50-70, any gender, any ethnic appearance, non-union, $150/8 hours – click to apply

Deadline: 11/21/25

Aspiring and professional talent can find more information and submit themselves for consideration by following the links provided with each role. Don’t miss out on your chance to be part of the story! Find these casting calls and more at Casting Networks today.

About Casting Networks:
Casting Networks, LLC is a cutting-edge entertainment technology company that provides casting and audition management software to the entertainment industry around the globe.

Casting Networks helps actors, models and other performers find work by simplifying the casting process and delivering the best roles. Casting directors and agents worldwide use us to source and manage talent across film, television, digital and commercial projects, facilitating over a million auditions per year. Casting Networks is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in London, Sydney, India and Latin America.

Casting Networks is a Talent Systems company. Please visit castingnetworks.com to learn more.

Media contact: marketing@castingnetworks.com

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Project supports the Reimagine Middle Branch initiative, restores


coastal ecosystem


and


improves water quality.

BALTIMORE, Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MedStar Health has launched a major collaborative wetland restoration effort that is transforming more than 2,000 linear feet of degraded shoreline along the Middle Branch of the Patapsco River and reestablishes approximately seven acres of diverse coastal ecosystem. The MedStar Harbor Hospital Wetlands Project, part of the broader Reimagine Middle Branch Plan, will help reduce flood risk by absorbing storm surges, improve water quality by filtering pollutants, and re-establish vital ecosystem and green space that were once prominent along South Baltimore’s waterfront.

The project is part of the Middle Branch Resiliency Initiative (MBRI), the restoration arm of the Reimagine Middle Branch Plan adopted by the City of Baltimore in 2023. The initiative seeks to reconnect South Baltimore communities with a cleaner, greener waterfront and to one another. Developed in 2019 through a partnership between the South Baltimore Gateway Partnership (SBGP), GreenVest, LLC, and MedStar Harbor Hospital’s Green & Wellness Team, the project was made possible through MedStar Harbor’s land access and collaboration to secure funding and approvals, helping launch this early phase of the MBRI.

This project, expected to be completed by the end of 2026, represents a long-term commitment to environmental stewardship and community well-being. Restoring wetlands strengthen coastal resilience while supporting a healthier ecosystem and increased waterfront greenspace for generations to come.

“MedStar Harbor Hospital has always been a proud neighbor in South Baltimore, and this project is an investment in our community’s health and future,” said Jill Donaldson, president of MedStar Harbor Hospital and senior vice president of MedStar Health. “We’re very excited to see this project underway. It means restoring the wetlands that once thrived along this shoreline, reducing the floods that have plagued South Baltimore, and improving the quality of water that flows into the Chesapeake Bay. It’s creating a living landscape for our patients, their families, our associates, and the community.”

“MedStar Harbor Hospital has been an incredible partner in advancing the vision of a healthier, more resilient South Baltimore,” said Brad Rogers, executive director of the South Baltimore Gateway Partnership. “Their leadership made it possible to launch the ambitious campaign to restore over 50 acres of wetlands in the Middle Branch of the Patapsco River. It’s a great example of local institutions stepping up for the environment and their neighbors.”

The MedStar Harbor Hospital Wetlands Project involves restoring wetlands and other habitat features using stone, sand, wood, and native vegetation. Work will occur Monday through Friday during regular business hours. While some construction noise and truck deliveries are expected, there will be no major traffic impacts. The parking lot south of the hospital and a short section of the adjoining trail will be temporarily closed during construction.

Before this effort began, wetlands had largely disappeared from this portion of the river. Their return will re-establish critical habitat for fish, birds, and native plants while improving stormwater management and coastal resilience.

“The Reimagine Middle Branch plan is about creating a stronger, more connected waterfront for all of Baltimore,” said Brian Gray, director of clinical engineering at MedStar Harbor, and the hospital’s sustainability officer. “Projects like this one at MedStar Harbor Hospital show how environmental restoration and community well-being can go hand in hand.”

Design for MedStar Harbor Hospital Wetlands was made possible with funding from Baltimore County, the Federal Emergency Management Agency in partnership with Maryland Department of Emergency Management, and through a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, with support from AT&T and NOAA. Construction of this site is made possible by funding from the Maryland Department of the Environment in partnership with Baltimore City Department of Public Works, Baltimore County, and Maryland’s Whole Watershed Act and Fund.

Click HERE for aerial drone video of the wetlands project underway.

For more information about Reimagine Middle Branch and the Middle Branch Resiliency Initiative, go to https://www.reimaginemb.com/.

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Packers tight end Luke Musgrave helps celebrate the 5th year of the “Tackle Hygiene with Every Catch” campaign, benefiting charities across Northeast Wisconsin.

APPLETON, Wis., Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Green Bay Packers tight end Luke Musgrave joined representatives from Tork®, an Essity® brand, the Green Bay Packers and Rawhide Youth Services to celebrate a donation of $25,000 in sustainable hygiene products to Rawhide Youth Services.

The donation is the result of the 5th annual “Tackle Hygiene with Every Catch” campaign, which ran through the first five home games of the Packers’ 2025 season and aimed to raise awareness about the importance of hand hygiene and sustainability. For every completed reception during those games, Tork pledged to donate $250 worth of sustainably produced hygiene products, including paper towel rolls and toilet paper, to Rawhide Youth Services.

With 100 catches recorded in the first five home games, the campaign generated $25,000 in essential hygiene products for Rawhide’s residential and community-based programs. This brings the total donated by Tork through “Tackle Hygiene with Every Catch” over the last five seasons to $136,750 in sustainable hygiene products for local charities in Northeast Wisconsin and the Milwaukee area.

“Each season, ‘Tackle Hygiene with Every Catch’ gives our fans another reason to cheer,” said Justin Wolf, Director of Corporate Partnerships Sales & Activations for the Green Bay Packers. “We’re proud to work with Tork and Rawhide Youth Services to turn on-field success into real impact for kids and families across Wisconsin.”

Maintaining clean, hygienic environments is critical at large venues like Lambeau Field, which welcomes more than 80,000 fans on gameday, as well as in community organizations that serve youth and families. “Together with the Packers, we are proud to spearhead community initiatives like ‘Tackle Hygiene with Every Catch’ to deliver hygienic experiences to fans while giving back to organizations like Rawhide,” said Cindy Stilp, Marketing Communications Director at Essity.

During the visit, Musgrave toured Rawhide’s New London campus, including the Bart and Cherry Starr Museum, and spent time meeting with youth and staff to learn more about the programs co-founded by John and Jan Gillespie and Packers legend Bart Starr and his wife, Cherry Starr.

“Rawhide is honored to be this year’s ‘Tackle Hygiene with Every Catch’ recipient,” said Alan Loux, president and CEO of Rawhide Youth Services. “These sustainable hygiene products help us provide a safe, healthy and dignified environment for the youth in our care, so they can focus on healing, learning and building a better future.”

Tork is the proud provider of towels, tissue, napkins, wipers, soap and sanitizer to Lambeau Field, supporting the Packers’ commitment to high standards of hygiene and sustainability for fans, players and staff. 

About Tork: The Tork brand offers professional hygiene products and services to customers worldwide ranging from restaurants and healthcare facilities to offices, schools, and industries. Our products include dispensers, paper towels, toilet tissue, soap, napkins, wipers, but also software solutions for data-driven cleaning. Through expertise in hygiene, functional design and sustainability, Tork has become a market leader that supports customers to think ahead so they’re always ready for business. Tork is a global brand of Essity, and a committed partner to customers in over 110 countries. To keep up with the latest Tork news and innovations, please visit https://www.torkglobal.com/us/en/. 

About Essity: Essity is a global, leading hygiene and health company. Every day, our products, solutions and services are used by a billion people around the world. Our purpose is to break barriers to well-being for the benefit of consumers, patients, caregivers, customers and society. Sales are conducted in approximately 150 countries under the leading global brands TENA and Tork, and other strong brands such as Actimove, Cutimed, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic and Zewa. In 2024, Essity had net sales of approximately $14B and employed 36,000 people. The company’s headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. Learn more at essityusa.com and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. 

About Essity in North America: Essity employs nearly 3,700 employees across the United States and Canada. Its North American headquarters are in Philadelphia. In addition to Pennsylvania, Essity operates offices as well as manufacturing and distribution locations across the following U.S. states: Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Kentucky, Ohio, Oklahoma, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin. In the U.S., Essity makes, sells and distributes professional hygiene products under the leading global brand Tork®; personal care and incontinence products under the TENA® brand; and medical solutions—such as orthopedic, compression and wound-care products—from world-renowned trademarked brands such as Leukoplast, JOBST, Cutimed, Actimove and Delta-Cast.

Essity has more than 800 employees in the Fox Cities, including more than 620 between its Menasha mill and Neenah converting facility, which manufacture the Tork® brand of toilet paper, napkins and paper towels, and 190 at its Service Excellence Center in Appleton. In addition to Wisconsin, Essity has U.S. operations in Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Kentucky, Ohio, Oklahoma, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas and Washington. 

About Rawhide Youth Services: Since 1965, Rawhide Youth Services has served thousands of at-risk youth and their families throughout Wisconsin as a premier mental and behavioral health agency. As a faith-based 501(c)(3) charity, we provide comprehensive family-centered care, treatment, and education through residential and community-based services. Our mission, “Being dependent on God, we inspire and equip at-risk youth and their families to lead healthy and responsible lives,” guides us along with our core values of unconditional love, unwavering faith, eternal hope and relentless perseverance. Through professional, personalized support services, we empower individuals to overcome their challenges and thrive. Visit www.rawhide.org for more information.

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MOUNT DORA, Fla., Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — When national breast cancer organizations turned them away, Florida-based Vedder Holsters found a better solution: giving directly to someone who needed it. The concealed carry manufacturer donated over $10,000 to a local woman battling breast cancer, bypassing several charities that refused to partner with a Second Amendment company.

In September, as the company planned its Breast Cancer Awareness Month campaign, staff reached out to three prominent national breast cancer organizations about a potential partnership. Two rejected them outright, citing that the Second Amendment-adjacent company was “not a good fit.” The third never responded.

Rather than abandon the idea, Vedder Holsters changed its approach: bypass the large charity middleman and donate directly to someone fighting breast cancer. Their search led them to a local public servant and mother in the community who was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer, and they decided to help.

Throughout October, the company pledged $1 for every sale and $2 for sales including a pink holster, ultimately raising $11,902. The full amount went directly to the woman’s GoFundMe campaign, helping surpass her $30,000 goal to cover medical expenses, lost wages, household bills and childcare.

The campaign’s success was driven by Vedder Holsters’ customers, whose October purchases proved that meaningful change doesn’t require permission from institutions that choose ideology over impact. The company will continue supporting causes it believes in, undeterred by those who let politics stand in the way of doing good.

“It is unfortunate that the organizations we reached out to turned down a partnership due to Vedder being connected to the Second Amendment. Our goal was to make an impact, donate to a good cause and inspire others to do the same. However, despite the setback of being rejected by multiple organizations, we pivoted, and every dollar went directly to someone in the 2A community who is fighting her own brave battle against breast cancer. Our customers made that possible, and we are thankful for their support,” Vedder Holsters Co-owner Brooke Vedder said.

About Vedder Holsters

Vedder Holsters is a family-owned American manufacturer specializing in premium handcrafted Kydex holsters and concealed carry accessories. Founded in 2012 by Mike and Brooke Vedder, the Central Florida company serves responsible firearm owners nationwide.

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Should the parties sign a definitive agreement, the combined company will unite Electreon’s stationary and dynamic wireless charging technology with InductEV’s ultra-fast static systems, creating a unified platform with a complete range of wireless charging solutions. 

Key highlights:

• End-to-end platform: Combines Electreon’s dynamic and mid-and high-power stationary charging solutions with InductEV’s ultra-fast static systems, to deliver the world’s most advanced and complete wireless charging offering.

• Global  growth: The full range of wireless charging products will support the expansion of wireless charging projects around the world.

• Innovation strength: Unites around 400 existing and pending patents and proven field experience to make EV charging smarter, faster, scalable and more economical.

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Electreon (TASE: ELWS), the global leader in dynamic wireless electric vehicle charging, has signed an MoU to purchase the assets of U.S.-based InductEV Inc., the leading provider of ultra-fast, high-power static wireless charging systems for heavy-duty electric transit and freight fleets in North America.

Once a definitive agreement is signed, the combined company will bring together Electreon’s dynamic wireless charging and stationary high power technology, with InductEV’s ultra-fast static systems and charging platform, creating a full range of wireless charging solutions for every EV use case, from passenger vehicles to vans to buses, heavy-duty trucks and autonomous vehicles. This unified portfolio simplifies and accelerates fleet electrification.

Combining the two companies’ wide portfolio of high-impact projects and partnerships, along with nearly 400 granted and pending patents, will significantly strengthen their leadership in North America and globally. 

Both companies already work closely with key vehicle OEMs—an advantage that accelerates integration and market adoption. Electreon also brings deep operational experience and highly cost-efficient manufacturing capabilities, adding significant value to InductEV’s technology, and creating a competitive and scalable platform for wireless charging worldwide.

“Together with InductEV, we are working to create a truly global powerhouse for wireless EV charging – a company unlike anything else in the market, offering wireless solutions for every charging scenario and for every type of customer and vehicle.”
Said Oren Ezer, CEO of Electreon
 “We see this step as a defining moment for Electreon and for the global wireless charging industry. InductEV is the U.S. market leader in ultra-fast stationary wireless charging, and Electreon is the world leader in dynamic wireless charging with a proven, reliable product. This transaction will generate powerful synergies across our technologies, manufacturing capabilities, strategic partners, and customer bases – and the decision by InductEV’s shareholders to invest in Electreon is a tremendous vote of confidence in our shared vision.”

“I’ve long believed that wireless charging will redefine how fleets operate. Electreon shares that vision and brings the global reach and dynamic technology to make it a reality,” said John F. Rizzo., CEO of InductEV“Together, we’re combining world-class innovation with real-world experience to deliver even greater value to our North American and European customers and accelerate the shift to wireless power for sustainable commercial transportation.” 

Completion of the transaction remains subject to due diligence, final agreements, and regulatory approvals.

About Electreon
Electreon is a world-leading innovator in wireless charging for electric vehicles. Its groundbreaking solution transforms roads into wireless charging platforms, enabling vehicles to charge while parked or in motion. The modular infrastructure is compatible with all EV types, allowing multiple vehicles to share the same charging system. This versatile technology supports urban electrification and fleet management, reduces battery capacity needs, and offers one of the most cost-effective, sustainable charging solutions available. Electreon’s Flow software—the first to connect road and charging data— intelligently manages vehicles, energy, and charging operations—optimizing performance across entire fleets. Electreon manages nearly 30 projects in 9 countries with more than one hundred partners—and has a particularly strong footprint in Europe.

For more information, visit www.electreon.com
Email: info.us@electreon.com

About InductEV

InductEV is revolutionizing commercial EV fleets through high-power, hands-free wireless charging solutions. Proven in deployments across North America and Europe, the company’s solution is ideal for addressing the demanding schedules and operational requirements of urban transit systems. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, InductEV is a global leader driving the adoption of wireless EV charging and intelligent energy management solutions. InductEV’s wireless technology was named one of the world’s top 100 inventions for 2024 by Time Magazine. Learn more at: www.inductev.com

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AYODHYA, India, Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ayodhya is emerging as a ground breaking model of spiritual urbanism, seamlessly blending ancient heritage with cutting-edge technology. Under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s leadership, this sacred birthplace of Lord Ram is transforming into India’s foremost smart spiritual city where tradition meets innovation in perfect harmony.

On November 25, Prime Minister Modi will host the Ram Mandir flag, symbolically inaugurating Ayodhya 2.0. This historic moment marks the city’s rebirth as a global spiritual capital that honors its past while embracing tomorrow’s possibilities.

Ayodhya’s transformation is anchored by the upcoming Temple Museum, a ₹750-crore CSR initiative by the Government of Uttar Pradesh and Tata Sons. Designed as an immersive chronicle of India’s temple heritage, it complements the newly completed Shri Ram Heritage Walk, where 162 terracotta, ceramic, and mosaic murals bring episodes from Lord Ram’s life to life. Technology expands Ayodhya’s spiritual footprint globally, enabling devotees from Toronto to Tokyo to experience its sacred aura through immersive virtual experiences.

Sustainability is deeply embedded in the city’s blueprint through the Ayodhya Green Fund, a 550-acre Greenfield Town, and Miyawaki forests with 15,000 saplings that strengthen ecological balance. The city also envisions a world-class Wellness City rooted in Ayurveda, Yoga, and Naturopathy. In partnership with Flemish University, Ayodhya is studying climate patterns and stress zones, guided by a pioneering Vedic Sustainability Index that blends ancient knowledge with modern scientific evaluation.

The Valmiki International Airport serves as Ayodhya’s global gateway, connecting the spiritual heartland with continents worldwide, transforming pilgrimage into an accessible international experience.

A list of Ayodhya 2.0’s Smart Urban-Tech Features:

• ₹750 crore Temple Museum showcasing immersive heritage experiences
• 162 terracotta murals along Shri Ram Heritage Walk
• Divya Ayodhya 360° virtual tour mobile application
• Durlabh Ayodhya VR for global temple exploration
• AR/VR 3D Virtual Tour Centre covering pilgrimage sites
• 150+ e-golf carts operating within sacred precinct
• Multiple EV charging stations by Tata, Reliance, Adani
• 40 MW solar plant providing one-third city power
• 550-acre sustainable Greenfield Town under development
• 15,000-sapling Miyawaki forests for urban greening
• Valmiki International Airport connecting global devotees
• Wellness City integrating Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy practices
• Vedic Sustainability Index measuring development holistically
• Smart highways: Jhanki Path, Hakikatganj, Nirmali Kund Roads
• Climate monitoring partnership with Flemish University

The reemergence of Ayodhya stands as a prototype for spiritual urbanism as a city teaching the world how to balance the divine with the digital, transforming heritage into horizon.

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Investment strengthens community food resources for families struggling to access healthy meals

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Sunshine Health and Centene Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), today announced a strategic and timely investment aimed at addressing food insecurity across Florida, including $300,000 in emergency funding to one of Florida’s largest and most trusted food insecurity partners, Farm Share, Inc. This initiative comes as millions of Americans face increasing challenges in accessing nutritious meals due to recent disruptions to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), food insecurity currently affects approximately 47.4 million people nationwide, including 13.8 million children.

With the $300,000 investment from Sunshine Health and Centene Foundation, Farm Share plans to distribute at least 125,000 pounds of food, equal to over 104,000 meals. Families and individuals can find food distribution sites on Farm Share’s website.

“The shutdown has created a wave of uncertainty for thousands of Florida families,” said Stephen Shelley, CEO of Farm Share. “Thanks to Centene Foundation’s partnership, we can respond with action, compassion and the simple promise that food will be there when it is needed most.”

An additional $110,000 investment from Sunshine Health and Centene Foundation is being allocated to organizations across the state, with at least one in every Medicaid region. These organizations include: DSR Public Health Foundation, Lutheran Social Services of NEFL Food Pantry, People Helping People in Hernando County, One Community Now, Volunteers in Service to the Elderly (VISTE), Loving Hearts and Praying Hands, Community Cooperative, Vero Beach Salvation Army, Our Village Okeechobee, United Way of Broward County, and Bridge of Hope.

“At Sunshine Health, our mission is rooted in uplifting the communities we serve,” said Charlene Zein, President and CEO of Sunshine Health. “We are grateful for the unwavering support of the Centene Foundation and our partnership with our nonprofit partners like Farm Share, who allow us to extend vital resources to those most in need. Together, we are not only responding to immediate challenges but also building a foundation for healthier, more resilient communities across Florida.”

This funding is a continuation of Sunshine Health’s commitment to supporting access to healthy, nutritious food in communities across Florida, including the company’s monthly food pantries at its 10 Community Connections Centers.

“Your award of $10,000 is HUGE for our community,” said Leah Suarez, Chief Executive Officer at Our Village Okeechobee. “This award is bringing me to tears, for the good that we can do to feed our children and families in unprecedented times.”

This investment is part of a $1.5 million commitment from the Centene Foundation to organizations across the country, particularly food banks, and other community-based groups that are typically preparing for winter but may already be experiencing critical shortages.

“Families across the country are facing unprecedented challenges as essential nutrition programs experience strain and demand for food assistance continues to rise. Local organizations have been working tirelessly to meet these needs, and this emergency funding will strengthen their efforts — helping ensure that children and families most at risk have access to healthy meals during this critical time,” said Centene’s Chief Health Officer Alice Chen. “Access to nutritious food is foundational to good health, and sustained investment in these programs is essential to improving long-term outcomes for vulnerable communities.”

Centene has long championed the fight against food insecurity. With more than 95% of its Medicaid plans offering food or nutrition intervention programs, which help address the social factors driving 80% of health outcomes, access to nutritious food remains a vital health priority.

In 2024, Centene invested $77.1 million toward food security. Specifically, Centene’s efforts have spanned multiple states, leveraging innovative, community-based partnerships to combat food insecurity and chronic disease – from Fresh Food Pharmacies in Michigan to farmers market produce vouchers in Illinois, grocery support for diabetic members in Nebraska and maternal care food programs in Arkansas – reinforcing Centene’s long-standing commitment to food as a critical driver of health.

These investments reflect Centene’s broader mission to transform community health through locally driven solutions, addressing drivers like access to nutritious food and promoting long-term sustainability by integrating food access with healthcare services.

About Sunshine Health

With offices across the state, from Miami to Pensacola, Sunshine Health is among the largest healthcare plans in Florida. Offering coordinated care and a network of support for our members, Sunshine Health is transforming the health of the community, one person at a time. It offers government-sponsored managed care through Medicaid, Long Term Care, the Health Insurance Marketplace (Ambetter Health), and Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans (Wellcare). Its specialty plans include Sunshine Health Pathways to Shine, a specialty plan serving children in or adopted from the state’s child welfare system; Sunshine Health Mindful Pathways, a specialty plan for people living with serious mental illness; Sunshine Health Power to Thrive, a specialty plan for people living with HIV/AIDS; and the Children’s Medical Services Health Plan, operated by Sunshine Health on behalf of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration for children and adolescents with special healthcare needs. Sunshine Health is a Centene Corporation company. For more information, visit SunshineHealth.com or follow us on Facebook and X @SunHealthFL. 

About Centene Foundation

The Centene Foundation (the “Foundation”), a private nonprofit focused on investing in economically challenged communities, is the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) (“Centene”). The Foundation supports projects and initiatives strategically aligned with Centene’s mission-driven culture and enhances the work Centene is doing to remove the barriers to wellness underserved and low-income populations face. The Foundation is committed to addressing drivers of health and improving health equity in three distinct areas of focus: healthcare, social services and education. To learn more, visit the Centene Foundation’s website.

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The new PowerUp Points provide increased access to Level 3 public fast-chargers within each metro, cut EV charging times to just 20 minutes

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Inspiration Energy, an Inspiration Mobility Group company and a leading developer of fleet-focused electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, announced a milestone in its continued partnership with zTrip, the nation’s largest taxi fleet operator. Together, the companies are expanding access to EV charging by opening the first publicly-accessible Level 3 fast-charging hubs near the downtown metro areas of Kansas City, MO, and Pittsburgh, PA.

The two public PowerUp Point (PuP) stations provide drivers with up to an 80% charge in about 20 minutes, dramatically reducing charging times from hours to minutes. Together, the sites initially provide twelve high-power ports in Kansas City and six in Pittsburgh, filling a critical gap in urban EV infrastructure where public fast-charging options were practically nonexistent.

“Our goal is to make EV charging as easy and reliable as filling up a gas tank,” said Josh Green, CEO of Inspiration Mobility Group. “By adding commercial-grade Level 3 fast-charging solutions in both cities, we’re helping accelerate the shift to electric transportation and ensuring fleets and local drivers can charge quickly, reliably, and conveniently.”

Until now, Kansas City drivers had access to only a handful of public fast chargers, none of which were located within five miles of the city’s downtown, with Pittsburgh drivers facing similar charging challenges. The new, Inspiration-owned and managed charging depots provide dependable, 24/7 access to Level 3 fast charging, supporting local businesses, rideshare drivers, delivery fleets, and everyday EV owners.

“As the nation’s largest taxi fleet operator, we know how critical reliable charging is to keeping drivers on the road and passengers served,” said Bill George, CEO of zTrip. “Partnering with Inspiration not only supports our own EV transition but also strengthens the entire EV community in both cities.”

To open these PowerUp Points to the public, Inspiration teamed with Presto, an all-in-one EV charging platform purpose-built for scalability. Drivers can easily find, charge, and pay through the Presto network, ensuring a seamless and reliable experience.

“The PowerUp Points are exactly what Presto was built for: shared-use infrastructure that grows with demand and delivers consistent, fast-charging access,” said Ashwin Dias, CEO of Presto.

Located in Kansas City’s downtown Paseo West district and Pittsburgh’s historic Manchester neighborhood, each PowerUp Point operates year-round and features 180-kilowatt-hour chargers compatible with CCS connectors and NACS (with an adapter). By reducing charging times from hours to minutes, they provide essential infrastructure where it’s needed most, powering economic activity and enabling the transition to electric transportation.

Opening these PuPs to the public marks the next phase of Inspiration and zTrip’s partnership, which launched its first charging depot exclusively for zTrip fleet drivers in November 2024. With additional charging hubs planned in major metro areas in 2026, the companies are accelerating the shift toward cleaner, more cost-effective fleet operations and equitable EV access nationwide.

To learn more, visit inspirationmobility.com/powerup-point.

About Inspiration Energy

Inspiration Energy, an Inspiration Mobility Group company, designs, develops, owns and operates commercial-grade EV charging infrastructure to enable confident and reliable fleet electrification. With many decades of experience deploying all types of clean energy infrastructure,  Inspiration Energy’s team delivers integrated, scalable energy and charging solutions to power the electric economy.

Inspiration Mobility Group, LLC (“Inspiration”) is a specialist asset management platform dedicated to accelerating the transition to an electric future. Inspiration invests in, develops, owns, and operates the real assets that enable the decarbonization of transportation, including electric vehicles, charging and energy infrastructure, and real estate. 

About zTrip

zTrip, the nation’s largest taxi fleet operator, is committed to providing safe, reliable, and sustainable transportation. Partnering with Inspiration Mobility on PowerUp Point Kansas City, zTrip continues its leadership in EV adoption, offering high-speed EV charging that meets the evolving needs of its drivers and other commercial fleet operators.

About Presto

Presto is an electric vehicle (EV) charging platform that powers seamless and reliable charging experiences for fleets, mobility providers, and businesses. Presto’s platform makes working with fleets seamless for charging partners, while fleet partners can quickly and easily roll out an all-in-one charging solution using Presto’s highly-rated mobile app (available for iOS and Android) or integrate charging into their customer experiences using Presto’s seamless APIs.

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BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Project AnimalAid joins the worldwide celebration of GivingTuesday on Dec. 2, encouraging supporters to make meaningful contributions that improve the lives of animals in underserved communities. As a global day of generosity, GivingTuesday unites people across countries and causes to uplift communities and create positive change.

This GivingTuesday, Project AnimalAid calls on individuals, families and organizations to help expand access to veterinary care in regions where resources are scarce. Donor contributions help deliver essential medical supplies, critical equipment and sustainable veterinary support to caregivers working on the front lines of animal welfare.

Project AnimalAid is a nonprofit organization that collects surplus veterinary equipment and medical supplies (veterinary and human) from hospitals, manufacturers, zoos and individuals and keeps them out of landfills and incinerators by redirecting them where they are needed. The organization redistributes them — free of charge — to veterinarians and animal-care professionals in underserved communities around the world. Every donated medical supply or piece of equipment represents another opportunity for caregivers to deliver lifesaving treatment, perform critical procedures, and provide ongoing care to animals who might otherwise go without.

“GivingTuesday reminds us that we can create a healthier, more compassionate world through collective action,” said Meghan Curtis, executive director of Project AnimalAid. “Every donation to Project AnimalAid directly supports animals in need while reducing waste and promoting sustainability in the veterinary supply chain.”

Funds raised during GivingTuesday will help Project AnimalAid grow its international distribution network, increase shipments of lifesaving supplies, and deepen partnerships with more than 125 animal welfare organizations in 43 countries.

About Project AnimalAid

Project AnimalAid is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the health and welfare of animals around the world while also benefiting the planet. Project AnimalAid collects donated veterinary equipment and supplies from veterinary and human hospitals, medical equipment and supply manufacturers, zoos and many other sources. In turn, Project AnimalAid provides these invaluable items, free of charge, to its more than 125 animal welfare nonprofit partners in 43 countries working on the frontlines for animals in need. For more information, visit projectanimalaid.org.

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Equipment will provide high-accuracy, long-term performance monitoring

SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — EKO Instruments USA announces today that a suite of weather stations featuring the MS-80SH Pyranometer have been installed at the 110MW-scale Three W Solar project site owned by Mitsui & Co., Ltd. in Hill County, Texas. Installed prior to commissioning and capacity testing, the solar sensors will play a key role in ensuring accurate performance measurement at the solar site, which will supply the ERCOT market.

The Class A MS-80SH solar sensors provide spectrally flat and fast-response irradiance data to Campbell Scientific data loggers, which, via the Supervisory Control and Data (SCADA) system, will deliver high-accuracy, -resolution and -precision data to the site’s system operator. To ensure year-round monitoring, the MS-80SH’s high-efficiency dome heating function clears the sensor cover of frost, which blankets Texas in the winter and spring.

Emerson’s Ovation™ Green solar solutions ─ consisting of SCADA, asset management and power plant control ─ integrate solar field device data, including the EKO sensors installed on the weather stations, into a single intelligent platform that enables supervisory control and a unified view of solar site operations. The combination of these cutting-edge technologies will support continuous and long-term performance monitoring into the operational phase, helping to verify high-level yield.

The site’s power will be supplied in the wholesale market and to industrial customers through Mitsui’s fully-owned subsidiary, Mitsui & Co, Energy Marketing and Services (USA), Inc. (MEMS) to support the increasing demand for renewable energy in the ERCOT market. For Mitsui, the site is a step forward towards the vertical integration of its Texas portfolio’s energy value chain, which will span generation to retail.

“We’re proud to support Mitsui & Co. in advancing its renewable energy ambitions through precise and reliable solar measurement technology,” said Wayne Burnett, Chief Strategy & Technology Officer of EKO Instruments USA. “EKO’s Class A pyranometers and integrated weather stations provide the foundation for accurate performance monitoring and data-driven optimization over the lifetime of the plant. Collaborations like this reflect our commitment to go ‘beyond accuracy’ and support the global energy transition with innovation, quality, and long-term reliability.”

About EKO Instruments
Headquartered in Japan and maintaining a US office and distribution center in California, EKO Instruments has over 95 years of Japanese reliability & precision in solar energy sensors, environmental science, and material analysis. EKO-designed and built instruments are today deployed around the world, supporting environmental research and renewable energy projects through continuous innovation, industry-leading turn-key solutions, and an uncompromising commitment to quality.

In 2013, EKO Instruments became the first solar sensor manufacturer in the world to achieve ISO 17025 accreditation at the international testing and calibration laboratory in Tokyo, Japan; giving our partners and customers added confidence in the precision and reliability of measuring instruments and calibration methods.

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