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Community-wide effort addresses growing food insecurity among Utah children and families

SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In a powerful response to growing food insecurity affecting Utah families and the recent federal SNAP cutbacks, the USANA Foundation joined forces with community partners and volunteers on Wednesday, November 5, to assemble 3,000 bags of food for children and families facing food insecurity.

The large-scale event, held at the USANA Foundation Headquarters in West Valley City, brought together hundreds of volunteers from organizations including the Bountiful Food Pantry, For the Kids, the Utah Department of Cultural and Community Engagement, and Kristen Andrus’ Gathering for Impact. USANA executives, employees, and community donors also participated, creating a powerful show of unity and compassion for those in need. The bags will be distributed to the five Salt Lake area school districts along with the Bountiful Food Pantry and For the Kids.

“This event demonstrated the incredible impact that collaboration can have,” said Brian Paul, USANA Foundation President. “When organizations and individuals come together to support families in crisis, we strengthen our entire community. One in six kids in Utah are at risk of going hungry, and being able to help feed these families is what the USANA Foundation is all about.”

Throughout the afternoon, volunteers worked in high-energy assembly lines to pack thousands of nutritious food bags designed to provide immediate relief for families affected by the reduction in SNAP benefits. On Thursday, November 6, local school district trucks will collect and distribute the completed bags to students and families across the region.

The initiative was part of the USANA Foundation’s ongoing mission to ensure families have access to essential nutrition. Organizers emphasized that while the food-packing event provided short-term relief, continued support is critical as Utah families adjust to the loss of benefits.

To continue supporting families in need, the public is encouraged to donate at USANAFoundation.org. Every dollar helps provide essential nutrition to children facing hunger.

About the USANA Foundation 
Founded in 2012, the USANA Foundation has changed and empowered countless lives. Their mission is to develop a network of communities built on long-lasting, sustainable, and nutritious food. They have provided hundreds of millions of meals in more than 44 countries, all thanks to the generous donations from USANA employees, Brand Partners, and the public. Their programs, including USANA Kids Eat and the USANA Garden Towers, have had a profound and lasting impact, enriching thousands of lives both locally and globally.

About USANA                                                                                                 
USANA (NYSE:USNA) has been providing premium-quality nutrition and lifestyle products for more than 30 years. From its award-winning supplements manufactured in its FDA-registered facility to its cutting-edge Celavive skincare and healthy living products, USANA is committed to empowering people to live healthier, more vibrant lives.

Discover the future of nutrition at USANA.com or explore the science at AskTheScientists.com.

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National Nonprofit Petco Love Invests
Over $375k in Helping Heroes Initiative Ahead of Veterans Day

SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Service dog, Maverick, changed U.S. Air Force Veteran Wendy’s life forever. She struggled deeply with PTSD and anxiety which stopped her from leaving home, but caring for Maverick transformed her everyday life. Wendy is one of several veterans across the country profoundly impacted by Petco Love’s Helping Heroes initiative. As Veterans Day approaches, the national nonprofit organization invests more than $375,000 in 40+ service, therapy, and working animal organizations that turn adopted shelter pets into heroes who change lives, especially those of our nation’s veterans.

Petco Love continues to champion and strengthen the lifelong bond between service members and their trained service dogs through its Helping Heroes initiative. With over $19 million invested since 2009, Helping Heroes honors the extraordinary ways pets enrich lives and bring much needed healing, especially for military veterans.

One of Petco Love’s grant recipients this year for Helping Heroes is K9 Partners for Patriots in Florida. The organization partners veterans with service dogs who make all the difference for them. Veteran, Wendy, said she lost her independence before being teamed up with her service dog, Maverick. “Stress and anxiety consumed me,” she said. While visiting the organization’s campus, she was drawn to the black Labrador. She said caring for Maverick, walking him every day, and attending training sessions gradually helped her out of isolation. Now when panic attacks strike, he jumps into her lap or makes sure her focus is on him. Wendy credits Maverick with waking her up from nightmares and helping her feel safe in airports. Now she has confidence again to travel, complete her nursing degree, and pursue a master’s degree. She said, “Maverick has given me the ability to live again.”

“Dogs have an extraordinary ability to bring love and hope to our lives. But when trained to serve, service dogs perform life-changing functions and provide independence for our nation’s military veterans,” said Susanne Kogut, Petco Love President. “Petco Love is honored to invest in organizations that save shelter dogs and train them for service as helping heroes. We’re not only helping transform the lives of these shelter pets, but also empowering veterans and others in need of assistance and unconditional love.”

“From the moment Drako and I met, we had an immediate and powerful connection,” said Army Combat Veteran, James. He was overwhelmed daily with service-related health issues and PTSD. Thanks to another Petco Love grant recipient this year for Helping Heroes, James was teamed up with his service dog, Drako. Working Dogs For Vets in Tennessee helped James adopt Drako from a local shelter. “Drako creates a barrier between me and others when I feel overwhelmed, giving me the space I need to stay grounded. He can also sense when I need help and will alert my family if I am in distress. He is incredibly attentive and focused on me, constantly tuned in to my emotions. He quickly became my partner and, at times, my lifeline.”

Thanks to Petco Love’s Helping Heroes grant recipients, veterans like Wendy and James can depend on their service dogs to support their independence and overall well-being. Visit Petco Love to learn more about Petco Love’s lifesaving impact spanning 25+ years and follow along on social media @PetcoLove.

About Petco Love

Petco Love is a life-changing nonprofit organization that makes communities and pet families closer, stronger, and healthier. Since our founding in 1999, we’ve empowered animal welfare organizations by investing nearly $425 million in adoption and other lifesaving efforts. We’ve helped find loving homes for more than 7 million pets in partnership with Petco and organizations nationwide. Our love for pets drives us to lead with innovation, creating tools animal lovers need to reunite lost pets, and lead with passion, inspiring and mobilizing communities and our more than 4,000 animal welfare partners to drive lifesaving change alongside us. Is love calling you? Join us. Visit Petco Love or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, Threads, and LinkedIn to be part of the lifesaving work we lead every day.

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TZUR YIGAL, Israel, Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — HiTHIUM, a leading global provider of long-duration energy storage technology, has announced a strategic cooperation agreement with El-Mor Renewable Energy, one of Israel’s largest EPC. This partnership marks a signification milestone in HiTHIUM’s international expansion into long-duration energy storage (LDES) markets.

Israel has been rapidly expanding its renewable energy portfolio as part of its national strategy to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. This growth has increased the need for grid-scale energy storage to support renewable integration and ensure grid stability and reliability. LDES is emerging as a critical enabler of this clean-energy transition, allowing surplus solar power generated during the day to be stored and dispatched during peak demand or extended low-generation periods.

El-Mor will design and build battery energy storage systems (BESS) and related infrastructures for multiple projects with a total capacity of 1.5GWh and total power of 300MW. The projects will include multiple landmark installations, among which is RAMAT BEKA 1GWh PV+BESS project – the largest project of its kind in the region – setting a new benchmark for grid flexibility in the region.

HiTHIUM will supply its ∞Power 6.25MWh BESS as part of its EEP (Energy Equipment Package),  a one-stop solution covering both DC and AC systems. The EEP integrates battery containers, PCS, MV transformers, MV switchgear, and an EMS (PPC) into a unified platform, supported by all-around engineering services ranging from energy and power sizing to grid connection modeling, protection coordination, and fire safety system design. The project will also mark the first major overseas deployment of HiTHIUM’s long duration energy storage technology.

“Israel and the broader Middle East are at a turning point in renewable energy transformation,” said Steven Song, HiTHIUM Senior Director or Sales, Israel. “Through this strategic partnership with El-Mor, we are delivering the long-duration energy storage technology that will help stabilize Israel’s grid, enhance solar integration, and empower a cleaner, more resilient power system for the future.”

Avi Elkayam, Chairman of El-Mor Renewable Energy said “We are proud to partner with HiTHIUM in advancing Israel’s transition toward sustainable and resilient energy systems. HiTHIUM’s ∞Power 6.25MWh solution, coupled with our capabilities in executing large-scale PV projects, high voltage sub-stations, and large-scale BESS systems, allows us to provide a one-stop solution for the Israeli energy market.”

This partnership is strategically important for HiTHIUM, demonstrating its leadership in engineering excellence and innovation through its first major overseas LDES project. By combining El-Mor’s local EPC expertise with HiTHIUM’s technological capabilities, the partnership sets a new standard for utility-scale energy storage deployment.

About HiTHIUM

Founded in 2019, HiTHIUM is a leading global company in renewable energy technology, committed to delivering energy storage solutions centered on advanced energy storage battery and system technologies. With robust research, production, sales, and service capabilities worldwide, HiTHIUM is the only energy storage-focused company to achieve GWh-scale global shipments of lithium-ion ESS batteries. Its customer-centric approach drives cutting-edge products and solutions for customers across more than 20 countries and regions.

About El-Mor Renewable Energy

El-Mor Renewable Energy is at the forefront of Israel’s solar industry. As a fully owned by the El-Mor Group (TASE: ELMR), El-Mor Renewable Energy is the largest EPC in Israel, specializing in the design, construction, commission and maintenance of large and complex solar projects. To date, the company has designed and installed over 1,000 MWp of solar systems combined with 1,500MWh of BESS for the leading solar investors in Israel. In addition, El-Mor’s operation and maintenance (O&M) division manages hundreds of solar and BESS plants throughout Israel.

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ISTANBUL, Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Beko, a global leader in home appliances celebrated Beko Day with a powerful event of inclusion, and sustainability uniting over 50 thousand employees from 50 countries under one shared purpose: celebrating the tenth anniversary of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and advancing collective action toward them. 

With sustainability embedded into every decision, from product design to operations and corporate governance, this event is another example of the central role sustainability plays in Beko’s corporate culture. Active participation across regions ensured Beko Day brought together internal and external speakers to inspire action, highlight progress, and reinforce Beko’s ongoing commitment to its vision: ‘Respecting the World, Respected Worldwide.’

“The SDGs represent a shared roadmap for a better future,” said Zeynep Özbil, Global Communications Executive Director of Beko. “Through action-oriented initiatives like Beko Day, we ensure this roadmap goes beyond a strategy and becomes a part of our corporate culture. The incredible participation across 50 countries sends a clear message: By connecting our employees directly to the SDGs, we ensure Beko’s sustainability story is authentic and anchored in real impact. These kinds of collective actions are at the heart of creating a powerful shared purpose, which is the true driver of meaningful employee engagement.”

A Global Gathering of Ideas and Inspiration

Following opening remarks by Hakan Bulgurlu, CEO of Beko, the programme continued with four impactful sessions designed to spark reflection and drive action. Speakers explored how to move from promise to practice in achieving the 2030 Goals, reflected on three decades of change in sustainability and what lies ahead, highlighted how Beko’s technologies contribute to advancing the SDGs, and discussed how sustainability is embedded in everything the company does.

These sessions showcased how sustainability at Beko extends far beyond technology; embracing collaboration, responsibility, and shared value creation across all functions. Employees and leaders alike shared insights on collective progress toward the 2030 Agenda and Beko’s evolving role as a responsible industry leader.

Local Actions Creating Global Impact

Beko Day activated local communities worldwide, as teams from Türkiye to the UK, Pakistan to Poland turned their chosen SDG focus areas into creative, purpose-driven initiatives.

In Türkiye, employees organised a lively Swap Day, exchanging toys, stationery, and decorative items in support of SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, and also built birdhouses to promote local biodiversity in line with SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities. In the UK, a bake sale raised funds and awareness for cancer support, contributing to SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being, while also supporting SDG 2: Zero Hunger through its charitable donations. In Singapore and Poland, teams held movement and stretching sessions that encouraged well-being, aligned with SDG 3. Meanwhile, in Thailand employees celebrated SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation through their “Save Tissue, Save the Earth” campaign, displaying awareness posters and encouraging mindful resource use in the workplace.

These were just a few examples of the many creative and purpose-driven initiatives that took place across Beko’s global network each demonstrating how small, local actions can collectively create a lasting global impact.

Participation, Creativity, and Engagement

Employee creativity and collaboration were at the heart of the celebrations. Colleagues across the world joined the Global Beko Day Quiz, exploring sustainability goals and initiatives in an engaging, interactive way. The Slogan Contest further inspired imaginative ideas, with winning entries capturing the spirit of equality, innovation, and sustainable living and these winning slogans will go on to contribute to Beko’s sustainability narrative in future communications.

Across a shared digital platform, teams from 50 countries exchanged reflections, photos, and ideas turning the day into a true celebration of connection, belonging, and creativity that defines the Beko culture while bringing the SDGs to life in a meaningful way.

A Shared Purpose for a Better Future

Teams across the world transformed shared purpose into tangible engagement; listening, learning, and reconnecting in the spirit of unity. The day stood as a testament to Beko’s belief that small actions, when multiplied globally, create a lasting difference.

ABOUT BEKO 

Beko is an international home appliance company with a strong global presence, operating through subsidiaries in more than 55 countries with a workforce of over 50,000 employees and production facilities spanning multiple regions—including Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Beko has 22 brands owned or used with a limited license (Arçelik, Beko, Whirlpool*, Grundig, Hotpoint, Arctic, Ariston*, Leisure, Indesit, Blomberg, Defy, Dawlance, Hitachi*, Voltas Beko, Singer*, ElektraBregenz, Flavel, Bauknecht, Privileg, Altus, Ignis, Polar). Beko became the largest white goods company in Europe with its market share (based on volumes) and reached a consolidated turnover of 10.6 billion Euros in 2024. Beko’s 28 R&D and Design Centers & Offices across the globe are home to over 2,300 researchers and hold more than 4,500 international registered patent applications to date. The company has achieved the highest score in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) in the DHP Household Durables industry for the sixth consecutive year (based on the results dated 22 November 2024) and has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for the eighth consecutive year.** The company has been recognized as the 17th most sustainable company on TIME Magazine and Statista’s 2025 list of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies. Beko’s vision is “Respecting the World, Respected Worldwide”. 

www.bekocorporate.com   

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** The data presented belongs to Arçelik A.Ş., a parent company of Beko. 

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AMARILLO, Texas, Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Fermi America (Nasdaq: FRMI) today announced the execution of an Advance in Aid of Construction Agreement (AIAC) for $150 million with its first prospective client.

For media inquiries, please contact: 
Lexi Swearingen 
Media@FermiAmerica.com 

About Fermi America  

Fermi America™ (Nasdaq: FRMI) (https://fermiamerica.com/) is pioneering the development of next-generation private electric grids that deliver highly redundant power at gigawatt scale, required to create next-generation artificial intelligence. Co-founded by former U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry, and Co-founder and former Co-Managing Partner of Quantum Energy, Toby Neugebauer, Fermi America™ combines cutting-edge technology with a deep bench of proven world-class multi-disciplinary leaders to create the world’s largest, 11 GW next-gen private grid. The behind-the-meter Project Matador campus is expected to integrate the nation’s biggest combined-cycle natural gas project, one of the largest clean, new nuclear power complexes in America, utility grid power, solar power, and battery energy storage, to deliver hyperscaler artificial intelligence.   

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This press release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding our strategy, future operations, financial position, prospects, plans and objectives of management. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words such as “may,” “will,” “will be,” “will likely result,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “could,” “would,” “foresees,” “intends,” “target,” “projects,” “contemplates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential,” “outlook,” or “continue” or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, but are based on management’s current expectations, assumptions, and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effect on us, which are inherently subject to uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Our expectations expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements may not turn out to be correct. Our results could be materially different from our expectations because of various risks. 

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SANDNES, Norway, Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Desert Control AS (DSRT) announces its third-quarter report and interim financial results for the fiscal period ending 30 September 2025.

Operational Highlights:           

• Woodland Hills Country Club, Desert Control’s first Pay-As-You-Save (PAYS) client, achieved significant irrigation savings and improved turf quality in Q3.Estimated savings and potential incentives may exceed USD 100 000, underscoring LNC’s value.
• Desert Control launched its first almond pilots in California to evaluate LNC’s impact on water-use efficiency and yield performance in this important permanent crop. The trial marks a key step toward scaling LNC across high-value crops such as pistachios, walnuts, vineyards, and citrus.           
• Partners in Saudi Arabia and the UAE advanced research and commercialization efforts. Saudi Desert Control confirmed over 2× water retention and 3× nutrient gains in field data, while Soyl secured a 4 million-liter commercial award for Al Reem Hills in Abu Dhabi, showcasing large-scale deployment of LNC in sustainable landscaping.

Financial Highlights:

• Desert Control strengthened its balance sheet during the quarter through the completion of a fully subscribed NOK 75 million rights issue, legally finalized before quarter-end and registered in October 2025.           
• The transaction reinforced the Group’s equity position and extended liquidity runway into second half of 2026.

Revenue Outlook: 

• Revenue for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2025 remained modest compared to the same periods last year, reflecting the structure of the U.S. PAYS contract under which income is recognized only once measurable water savings have been verified by the customer.
• While substantial application work was completed during the period, related revenues had not yet been recognized as of Q3 2025.
• The Company expects revenue realization to begin in the fourth quarter, as customer validation milestones are achieved and invoicing commences under the PAYS framework

EBITDA Performance: 

• Total operating expenses increased during the quarter and the first nine months of 2025, resulting in a decline in EBITDA compared with the same periods last year.
• The increase primarily reflects higher field activity in the U.S., production scaling to support upcoming commercial deliveries, and continued investment in organizational capacity to enable future growth.
• The period also included approximately NOK 2.5 million in one-off restructuring costs, with limited remaining effects expected in the fourth quarter of 2025.
• Excluding these temporary items, the underlying cost base remained broadly stable compared with prior periods, reflecting continued cost discipline.

Net Result Impact:

• The net loss for the third quarter and first nine months of 2025 increased compared to the same periods last year. In addition to effects from the U.S. ramp-up and restructuring activities, the year-to-date result was influenced by foreign exchange movements totalling approximately NOK 9.5 million, mainly recognized earlier in the year. The impact was primarily driven by the strengthening of NOK against USD, resulting in both realised and unrealised losses on USD-denominated balances. These non-cash translation effects do not affect the Company’s underlying operations or liquidity position.

Equity and Cash Position

• Total equity improved slightly compared to the same quarter last year, supported by the completion of the fully subscribed NOK 75 million rights issue in September 2025.
• The transaction was legally completed before quarter-end and recognized within equity as of 30 September, with proceeds presented under “Other paid-in capital pending registration.”
• The shares were registered and cash proceeds received in early October, providing net funds of NOK 70.6 million after transaction-related costs.
• These proceeds have significantly strengthened liquidity and are expected to fund operations well into 2026, supporting the Company’s continued scale-up and commercialization agenda.
• Cash and cash equivalents decreased during the third quarter, reflecting planned investments in product development, commercial deployment, and organizational growth.
• During Q3 2025, the Company also received a NOK 2.3 million SkatteFUNN grant, compared to NOK 1.5 million in the same period last year, related to approved R&D activities. 

Q3  Report 2025:  

The information enclosed is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to sections 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act. 

The report can be downloaded from the company webpage: https://desertcontrol.com/investors/

A webcast presentation for Desert Control’s Q3 2025 Report and Company Update will be held on Thursday, 6 November 2025 at 09:00 CET. Register: DSRT Q3 Webcast Registration

For more information, please contact:

James Thomas Chief Executive Officer
Email: james.thomas@desertcontrol.com  
Mobile (USA): +1 203 984 7658

About Desert Control:

Desert Control develops innovative solutions to enhance soil health, conserve water, and promote ecosystem resilience. Our proprietary Liquid Natural Clay (LNC) allows sandy, fast-draining soils to retain water and nutrients, improving soil health, crop yields, and ecosystem vitality while conserving water. Desert Control provides customized solutions to strengthen sustainability, profitability, and prosperity for agriculture, forests, and green landscapes. In collaboration with partners and clients, we aim to preserve natural resources, enhance food security, and ensure a climate-resilient future.

Important Notice:

This information is considered to be inside information pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) and is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section 5-12 the Norwegian Securities Trading Act. The stock exchange announcement was published by Leonard Chaparian, CFO in Desert Control AS, at the time and date stated above in this announcement.

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This release contains forward -looking information and statements relating to the business, performance, and items that may be interpreted to impact the results of Desert Control and/or the industry and markets in which Desert Control operates. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and may be identified by words such as “aims,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “foresees,” “intends,” “plans,” “predicts,” “projects,” “targets,” and similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates, and projections, reflect current views concerning future events, and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, and may be subject to change without notice. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of any future performance, and risks, uncertainties, and other important factors could cause the actual business, performance, results, or the industry and markets in which Desert Control operates to differ materially from the statements expressed or implied in this release by such forward-looking statements. No representation is made that any of these forward-looking statements or forecasts will come to pass or that any forecasted performance, capacities, or results will be achieved, and you are cautioned not to place any undue reliance on any forward-looking statements.

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Billboard-sized illuminated images on downtown L.A. buildings will be unveiled at a press conference Thursday, Nov. 6 at 5 p.m. at the California Community Foundation.

Actors Edward James Olmos and George Takei will join the event’s launch.

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Three prominent Los Angeles institutions will launch a mass coordinated response Thursday to federal immigration raids, unveiling billboard-sized illuminated images of Angelenos in support of neighbors detained.

The images will appear nightly beginning Nov. 6 at the California Community Foundation, LA Plaza Cultura y Artes and the Japanese American National Museum downtown Los Angeles buildings. Brief stories of those taken, including U.S. citizens, will appear alongside the photographs.

The community campaign raises the urgent question: If people are arrested without regard to constitutional rights, who is safe?

The project, “Am I Next?” will feature images, measuring about 20 by 30 feet, to confront attacks on civil liberties and the undermining of democratic norms that weaken civic life. The portraits feature a cross-section of Angelenos united in protest over recent U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service raids that have swept up hundreds of residents—many with no criminal record—and placed them in detention.

“We ask the question, ‘Am I Next?’ because when basic rights are taken away, anyone can be taken away, for any reason,” said CCF President and Chief Executive Officer Miguel A. Santana. “If anyone’s right to speak, protest or create can be stripped, if anyone can be targeted for their race, religion, identity or who they love, we are all in danger. Until justice is restored, no one is safe. Not one of us. Any one of us could be next.”

The campaign harnesses the power of art and collaborative action to highlight the threat to democracy to all when immigrants are targeted. Along with CCF, participating organizations are LA Plaza de Cultural Y Artes, the Japanese American National Museum (JANM), the Museum of Latin American Art (MoLAA), and the Social and Public Art Resource Center (SPARC). The images will appear in high-visibility areas in downtown Los Angeles, Long Beach and the Westside.

Other institutions plan to project the campaign images in coming weeks. In addition, a dedicated campaign website will allow Angelenos to send in their own photos to show their support. The “Am I Next” content will also be available as open source material to download from the website.

At LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, in addition to the “Am I Next” content, the installation includes illustrations by over 30 large-scale digital images created by nine Los Angeles–based artists: Brandy González, Ernesto Yerena Montejano, Joel García, John Fleissner, Lalo Alcaráz, Las Chicas Peligrosas, Lilia Ramírez “Liliflor,” Man One and Mario Hernández. The project at LA Plaza, titled “We Belong Here” and displayed indefinitely, also features a display of 13 neon artworks by Los Angeles–based artist Patrick Martinez.

Their work features bold graphics, illustrations and figurative renderings to evoke a feeling that all people in L.A. County deserve to live their lives in peace.

“At a time when diversity is under attack, our mission has never been more urgent,” says Leticia Rhi Buckley, CEO of LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes. “We remain steadfast in amplifying the voices and lived experiences of the Latino community, using our space as both a testament to our heritage and a sanctuary for belonging, and we remain responsive to what is happening in Los Angeles.”

Edward James Olmos, the acclaimed Academy Award-nominated actor and social justice activist, has joined the campaign.

“Throughout my life, I’ve told stories that reflect who we are as Americans—our courage, our struggles, and our shared humanity. Being American has never been about the color of our skin, but the character of our hearts,” Olmos said. “Today, those truths are under attack, and this project stands as a moral call to defend them. That’s why I’m lending my face, my voice, and my heart to it—with everything I am.”

Actor George Takei has also joined the campaign. As a 5-year-old boy, he was one of tens of thousands of Japanese Americans incarcerated during World War II without charges, hearings or evidence of wrongdoing. JANM will intersperse images of those incarcerated with Angelenos standing against the ICE raids. The museum’s historic Little Tokyo location and plaza is where more than 37,000 Japanese Americans from Los Angeles boarded buses bound for America’s concentration camps in 1942.

“Few people stood up for Japanese Americans when they were unjustly incarcerated, which is why we have the moral responsibility to stand up for others today to ensure that what happened back then never happens to anyone again,” says Ann Burroughs, JANM president and CEO. “As our immigrant brothers and sisters face the terror of ICE and [border patrol] raids across the country, the parallels between the state-sanctioned exclusion of 1942 and today are immediate and real.

“Through this project, JANM helps the public reckon with being participants in shaping civic life. It is also a strong reminder to all that memory is not passive. It is an act of resistance, a tool for resilience, and a moral responsibility to defend the principles that define a free and just society.”

CCF will project the images at 6 p.m. nightly on the facade of its building at 717 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012. The dedicated campaign website will go live on Thursday, Nov. 6 at 6 p.m. at AmINextLA.org.

Information on the other partners is here.

CONTACT: Gilien Silsby, 213-500-8673

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VolunTeeters will pack nearly 10,000 meal kits at local food banks throughout November

MATTHEWS, N.C., Nov. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Harris Teeter associates are rolling up their sleeves this November to pack holiday meals for families facing food insecurity across the Southeast. As part of Harris Teeter’s annual Harvest Feast campaign, the company donates all the grocery items needed to create a complete holiday meal for families in need. In addition, Harris Teeter associates, also known as “VolunTeeters,” will participate in five meal bag packing events at partner food bank facilities to assemble the meal bags before distribution.  In total, the company will donate 9,500 meal bags, which will feed 38,000 people.

“Our associates are the heart of Harris Teeter, and their commitment to serving our communities extends far beyond the store aisles,” said Danna Robinson, director of corporate affairs and customer relations for Harris Teeter. “These bag packing events embody our belief that we’re truly ‘in food with love.’ Our VolunTeeters are proud to work alongside our food bank partners to help provide holiday meals for families who need them most.”

The bag packing events will take place at food banks serving communities from North Carolina to Washington, D.C., reflecting Harris Teeter’s commitment to hunger relief across its entire footprint:

• Nov. 6: Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina (Charlotte, N.C.)
• Nov. 10: Central & Eastern NC Food Bank (Raleigh, N.C.)
• Nov. 12: MANNA Food Bank (Asheville, N.C.)
• Nov. 17: Lowcountry Food Bank (Charleston, S.C.)
• Nov. 19: Capital Area Food Bank (Washington, D.C.)

Please note: The bag packing events are not a public distribution event; the meal bags will be distributed at a later date by the food bank. To inquire about the meals or additional food bank assistance, community members can reach out directly to their local food bank.

Each packing event will bring together Harris Teeter associates who live and work in these communities to assemble holiday meal bags that will be distributed to families in need through each food bank’s network of partner agencies.

Meal kits contain food for a family of four’s holiday, including turkey breast, stuffing, yams, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, green beans, rolls, and cake mix, plus a reusable Harris Teeter shopping bag. Harris Teeter is donating the meals in partnership with Cargill, Bruce’s Yams, McCormick, Idahoan Foods, Kraft, General Mills, Jiffy, King’s Hawaiian, and Ocean Spray.

In addition, Harris Teeter has launched its Harvest Feast Round Up campaign, which runs through Dec. 30. Customers can round up their transactions to the nearest whole dollar at checkout, with 100% of funds raised benefiting hunger relief partners in local communities.

Last year, Harris Teeter shoppers and associates donated more than $830,000 through the Harvest Feast Round Up campaign. Since 2005, the campaign has raised nearly $14 million in monetary donations for hunger relief. The company works with 19 food bank and pantry partners across its markets, ensuring that donations – whether monetary or food – stay in the communities where they are given.

In 2024, Harris Teeter donated 5.9 million meals to those in need through its Food Rescue program and partnerships with local food banks.

To learn more about Harris Teeter’s Harvest Feast Round Up campaign, click here.

About Harris Teeter 

For more than 60 years, Harris Teeter, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), has enriched lives – one meal, one family, one associate and one community at a time. Headquartered in Matthews, North Carolina, Harris Teeter employs 36,000 valued associates across more than 250 stores and 60 fuel centers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Maryland, Delaware, Florida, and the District of Columbia. 

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UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., Nov. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The United Nations Global Compact, the International Organisation of Employers (IOE) and the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) today convened a Private Sector Forum as part of the official programme of the Second World Summit for Social Development held in Doha, Qatar.

The Forum brought together more than 150 leaders from business, Government, international organizations and civil society to explore how the private sector can accelerate social development, promote equality and create decent work opportunities in a world being reshaped by global, economic, social and technological transformations. Participants discussed how companies can help build inclusive workplaces and ensure that workers of all ages and backgrounds benefit from reskilling and upskilling opportunities throughout their careers. The discussions also emphasized how governments can create enabling environments that foster innovation, strengthen competitiveness and deliver positive social outcomes.

“The challenges of our time—technological disruption, inequality and climate change—cannot be solved by any one actor alone,” said Tonilyn Lim, Chief of Programmes at the UN Global Compact. “Businesses have a vital role to play, not only by creating jobs but by embedding inclusion, equity and respect for human rights across their operations. When companies work hand in hand with governments and communities, we can transform markets into powerful engines for social progress.”

The Forum’s high-level panels explored how to build skills for the future of work, foster responsible business conduct, scale inclusive business models and mobilize sustainable finance to advance social development.

Keynote speakers included H.E. Ms. Annalena Baerbock, President of the United Nations General Assembly; H.E. Dr. Ali bin Saeed bin Samikh Al Marri, Minister of Labour of Qatar; H.E. Ms. Valérie Berset Bircher, State Secretary at the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs of Switzerland; H.E. Roxana Mînzatu, Executive Vice-President for Social Rights and Skills, Quality Jobs and Preparedness of the European Commission; and Mr. Gilbert Houngbo, Director-General of the International Labour Organization.

The event coincided with the release of a joint statement by the International Organisation of Employers (IOE) and the UN Global Compact, titled “Business as a Partner for Inclusive and Sustainable Social Development.” The statement welcomed the adoption of the Summit’s Political Declaration and reaffirmed the private sector’s vital role in achieving poverty eradication, full employment and social inclusion.

The statement highlights the importance of promoting decent and productive employment, supporting the progressive realization of living wages and fostering conditions for sustainable business growth. It also calls for strengthening education systems and digital inclusion to prepare people for technological change, while empowering enterprises—especially small and medium-sized ones—to contribute to social progress through responsible innovation and investment. Furthermore, it urges greater efforts to advance inclusive employment, gender equality and respect for human rights, ensuring that no one is left behind. Above all, it emphasizes the need for trust-based multilateral and public–private partnerships that deliver lasting social and economic benefits.

The statement concludes with a call to action for governments, employers, workers and civil society to engage the private sector as a full partner in designing and implementing social policies, fostering responsible business practices and mobilizing collaborative action across sectors.

“Sustainable enterprises are essential to achieving social justice and prosperity for all,” the joint statement affirms. “Together, we can harness the power and responsibility of business to build a future that leaves no one behind.”

Notes to Editors

About the UN Global Compact
The ambition of the UN Global Compact is to accelerate and scale the global collective impact of business by upholding the Ten Principles and delivering the SDGs through accountable companies and ecosystems that enable change. With more than 20,000 participating companies, 5 Regional Hubs, 66 Country Networks covering 85 countries and 9 Country Managers establishing Networks in 16 other countries, the UN Global Compact is the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative — one Global Compact uniting business for a better world. For more information, follow @globalcompact on social media and visit our website at unglobalcompact.org.

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• The ballot measure was supported by national and local neurodegenerative disease organizations, including The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF).
• MJFF led a weekslong Proposition 14 advocacy campaign to educate and turn out voters.

NEW YORK, Nov. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — With over 68 percent of the vote, Texans have approved Proposition 14, authorizing a $3 billion state investment over the next decade to support brain health research, including Parkinson’s disease. This marks the largest state-level commitment to neurodegenerative disease research in U.S. history.

The funding will support the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (DPRIT), created earlier this year through Texas Senate Bill 5. The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) and Texas-based Parkinson’s advocates and organizations played a key role in expanding Senate Bill 5 to include Parkinson’s disease, ensuring that Parkinson’s research will be funded through DPRIT. Texans living with Parkinson’s testified in front of the state legislature to help secure bipartisan support for the bill and pave the way for voter approval.

“With the passage of Proposition 14, Texas is setting a national example for public investment in science to help deliver the breakthroughs people living with Parkinson’s urgently deserve,” said Dan Feehan, chief policy and government affairs officer at MJFF. “Other states and the federal government should look to Texas as a model for bold, forward-looking investment in public health.”

After Senate Bill 5 was signed into law, MJFF again partnered with local advocates and organizations to develop a robust “Yes on Proposition 14” campaign. The campaign aimed to educate voters about what a $3 billion investment in brain health research could achieve: new discoveries, treatments and hope for millions of people and families affected by brain diseases in Texas and beyond.

The number of Texans living with Parkinson’s disease has more than doubled in recent years. The financial cost is staggering, too: Parkinson’s costs Texas more than $3.6 billion every year.

DPRIT also aims to expand access to clinical trials and strengthen the state’s workforce dedicated to brain health. In addition to the promise of progress through research, the state hopes that this investment will bring startups and companies to Texas, leading to job creation and new economic activity. DPRIT is modeled after the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT), which voters approved an initial $3 billion to fund in 2007 and another $3 billion in 2019. According to the state, CPRIT has conducted nearly 375 clinical studies, attracted an additional $11.6 billion in non-state funding and brought 340 cancer researchers to Texas, among other achievements.

“As someone who lives with Parkinson’s and cares for loved ones who also face this disease, I’ve seen how powerful it is when our community comes together to push for change,” said María L. De León, MD, an East Texas resident, movement disorder specialist and member of MJFF’s Patient Council. “The passage of Proposition 14 proves that collective advocacy can bring hope, progress and the promise of a better future for families like mine at home in Texas and around the world.”

The Michael J. Fox Foundation extends its gratitude to Texas voters, the legislators who advanced Senate Bill 5 — including Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and lead bill sponsors Senator Joan Huffman (R-17) and Representative Tom Craddick (R-82) — and the many local advocates and organizations who helped make this historic investment possible.

The state will now establish DPRIT, appoint a governing board, define research priorities and begin awarding grants. MJFF will continue working with our nationwide network of Parkinson’s policy advocates to secure state and federal funding for Parkinson’s research. Visit michaeljfox.org/advocacy to join us.

About The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF)

As the world’s largest nonprofit funder of Parkinson’s research, The Michael J. Fox Foundation is dedicated to accelerating a cure for Parkinson’s disease and improved therapies for those living with the condition today. The Foundation pursues its goals through an aggressively funded, highly targeted research program coupled with active global engagement of scientists, Parkinson’s patients, business leaders, clinical trial participants, donors and volunteers. In addition to funding $2.5 billion in research to date, the Foundation has fundamentally altered the trajectory of progress toward a cure. Operating at the hub of worldwide Parkinson’s research, the Foundation forges groundbreaking collaborations with industry leaders, academic scientists and government research funders; creates a robust open-access data set and biosample library to speed scientific breakthroughs and treatment with its landmark clinical study, PPMI; increases the flow of participants into Parkinson’s disease clinical trials with its online tool, Fox Trial Finder; promotes Parkinson’s awareness through high-profile advocacy, events and outreach; and coordinates the grassroots involvement of thousands of Team Fox members around the world. For more information, visit us at www.michaeljfox.org, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

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