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Nominations are now open through May 8, 2026, honoring the visionaries, innovators, and changemakers shaping Black culture and the future of impact.

LOS ANGELES, April 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — EBONY proudly announces the return of EBONY Power 100, the iconic annual celebration recognizing the individuals who are redefining what leadership, influence and excellence look like across the global Black community. Building on a legacy that spans more than eight decades, EBONY Power 100 continues to spotlight the trailblazers whose work is transforming culture, business, sports, media, politics, the arts and beyond.

Now entering a new chapter, EBONY Power 100 2026 invites the public to help identify the leaders, creators, executives, advocates and disruptors whose contributions are moving communities forward and shaping tomorrow’s possibilities. Nominations are open now and will close on May 8, 2026.

“EBONY Power 100 is more than a celebration of achievement — it is a reflection of the vision, leadership and cultural impact shaping our future in real time,” said Eden Bridgeman Sklenar, Chief Executive Officer of EBONY. “As we open nominations for 2026, we are proud to honor the innovators, changemakers and trailblazers whose influence is moving our communities, our culture and our legacy forward.”

For generations, EBONY has chronicled the people and moments that define Black America and the broader diaspora. EBONY Power 100 continues that tradition by recognizing a dynamic cross-section of honorees whose leadership resonates across industries and generations. From established icons to emerging visionaries, this year’s program will celebrate those whose work embodies innovation, purpose and cultural power.

The call for nominations is open to the public, encouraging communities, colleagues and supporters to submit the names of individuals whose influence deserves recognition on one of culture’s most prestigious stages.

MEDIA CONTACT
All media and communication requests:
Jeana Edney | jedney@ebony.com

About EBONY
For 80 years, EBONY has stood as the defining voice of the Black American experience and remains the most influential Black-owned media company in the world. With a legacy rooted in chronicling cultural excellence and achievement, EBONY has expanded into a global multi-media brand—spanning EBONY, EBONY Studios, and JET—with an unshakable mission to Move Black Forward.

As EBONY celebrates its 80th Anniversary, it continues to illuminate the Black perspective, celebrate Black innovation, and serve as the ultimate curator of culture—past, present, and future.

EBONY Media Group is a division of 1145 Holdings, LLC. Follow on social: @EBONYMagazine on Instagram and @EBONY on X and Facebook.

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GUANGZHOU, China, April 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GAC Tech Day 2026 was grandly held at GAC Group’s Panyu headquarters. The event fully showcased GAC’s latest innovative achievements across New Hybrid, New Body, New Intelligence, New Architecture, and Chinese Chips, marking a strategic evolution from a technology-driven to a user-driven mobility experience.

GAC Group President Xia Xianqing stated: “Our commitment remains unchanged: to root ourselves in technology, put our users first, and build a resilient GAC. We are determined to bring users a reliable intelligent mobility life with leading experience.”

Five Core Technologies at a Glance

ADiMOTION Power is GAC’s all-new power technology brand, comprising ADiMOTION Range Extension, ADiMOTION PHEV, and ADiMOTION HEV+, providing users with full-scenario power solutions. The ADiMOTION PHEV, certified by China Automotive Technology and Research Center as a “High-Quality Hybrid,” drives B-class MPV fuel consumption into the 3-liter era. The ADiMOTION HEV+ features an industry-first 5.4kWh high-rate safety battery, propelling fuel hybrid technology into the 2.0 era.

Starship Body adopts an industry-first “Embedded Frame + Multi-Ring Cage” design, integrating the advantages of monocoque and body-on-frame bodies. With a torsional stiffness of 38,000N•m/° and 5-ton towing capacity, it delivers both off-road toughness and comfortable daily commuting.

ADiGO Intelligence features a Cloud-Edge Integrated Architecture with three AI engines — perception, multi-agent collaboration, and emotional expression — evolving the smart cockpit from reactive to proactively understanding users’ needs.

X-SOUL Architecture 4.0 serves as the vehicle’s digital foundation, achieving an industry-first six-domain fusion of intelligent driving, cockpit, powertrain, chassis, body, and connectivity. Full-vehicle OTA upgrades are completed in as fast as 8 minutes, ranking first in the industry.

In the Chip Ecosystem, GAC has completed joint development of nearly 400 chips with 105 ecological partners. The HYPTEC GT Climbing Edition — China’s first intelligent NEV with 100% domestic chip design — will be launched soon. GAC also announced it will open all chip achievements to the entire industry, empowering rail transit, low-altitude economy, and embodied intelligence sectors.

Built on technology, GAC continues to forge ahead, contributing its strength to China’s march toward becoming a global automotive powerhouse.

For further information about GAC, please visit: https://www.gacgroup.com/en or follow us on social.

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ABILENE, Texas, April 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Tigé Boats, Inc., today announced the establishment of The Tigé Boats Community Fund. For more than 30 years, Abilene has been home to the craftsmen and world-class manufacturing facility that make Tigé Boats one of the most celebrated names in surf and wake boats. This fund is a reflection of Tigé’s belief that when a company grows, so should the community around it.

Established through a significant charitable contribution and in partnership with the Community Foundation of Abilene, The Tigé Boats Community Fund will distribute grants annually to organizations and causes selected by Tigé’s leadership, with a particular emphasis on initiatives that support children and youth. The fund is built to give year after year, creating lasting impact in the Big Country for generations to come.

“As a family-owned company, taking care of the community, we call home is just part of who we are and what we stand for,” said Charlie Pigeon, Owner and Founder of Tigé Boats. “We wanted to create something that reflects the heart of this company.”

As a primary initiative of the fund, Tigé Boats also announced the launch of the Tigé Scholarship Program, an annual scholarship awarded to dependent children of current Tigé Boats employees pursuing an undergraduate degree at a four-year university or accredited trade school. Recipients are selected entirely by the Community Foundation of Abilene through an independent, community-driven process.

“Our people are the foundation of everything we build at Tigé, and this scholarship is our way of honoring the families behind them, ” Charlie added.

The Tigé Boats Community Fund reflects the values at the heart of this family-owned company, made possible through the generosity of founder Charlie Pigeon and directors/shareholders Blake Pigeon, Ben Pigeon, and others who believe Tigé’s responsibility extends beyond the water and into the community around it.

About the Community Foundation of Abilene 
The Community Foundation of Abilene empowers people to make a lasting charitable impact on our community. We connect donors to causes they care about, manage strategic investments to preserve our endowments, make grants that align with donor intent, respond to community needs, and provide philanthropic leadership to enhance Abilene’s future, today.

About Tigé Boats 
Tigé Boats, Inc. is a world-renowned innovator, designer, and manufacturer of high-performance surf and wake boats. Celebrating their 35th anniversary, Tigé’s industry-leading innovation continues to be recognized at the highest level, with the Ultré ZX earning Boat of the Year from Boating Magazine. The brand has cultivated its iconic image through luxurious diamond-stitched interiors and multisport versatility. From their world-class manufacturing facility and across the 2026 product line, Tigé’s consistent design-driven mentality has refined the marketplace while forever intensifying the love for wakesurfing, wakeboarding, foiling, and waterskiing. Experience the 2026 Tigé and ATX lineups now at TIGE.COM / ATXBOATS.COM.

Media Contact
Tigé Boats, Inc. Marketing
Phone: 325-676-7777
Email: marketing@tige.com

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ABILENE, Texas, April 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Tigé Boats, Inc., today announced the establishment of The Tigé Boats Community Fund. For more than 30 years, Abilene has been home to the craftsmen and world-class manufacturing facility that make Tigé Boats one of the most celebrated names in surf and wake boats. This fund is a reflection of Tigé’s belief that when a company grows, so should the community around it.

Established through a significant charitable contribution and in partnership with the Community Foundation of Abilene, The Tigé Boats Community Fund will distribute grants annually to organizations and causes selected by Tigé’s leadership, with a particular emphasis on initiatives that support children and youth. The fund is built to give year after year, creating lasting impact in the Big Country for generations to come.

“As a family-owned company, taking care of the community, we call home is just part of who we are and what we stand for,” said Charlie Pigeon, Owner and Founder of Tigé Boats. “We wanted to create something that reflects the heart of this company.”

As a primary initiative of the fund, Tigé Boats also announced the launch of the Tigé Scholarship Program, an annual scholarship awarded to dependent children of current Tigé Boats employees pursuing an undergraduate degree at a four-year university or accredited trade school. Recipients are selected entirely by the Community Foundation of Abilene through an independent, community-driven process.

“Our people are the foundation of everything we build at Tigé, and this scholarship is our way of honoring the families behind them, ” Charlie added.

The Tigé Boats Community Fund reflects the values at the heart of this family-owned company, made possible through the generosity of founder Charlie Pigeon and directors/shareholders Blake Pigeon, Ben Pigeon, and others who believe Tigé’s responsibility extends beyond the water and into the community around it.

About the Community Foundation of Abilene 
The Community Foundation of Abilene empowers people to make a lasting charitable impact on our community. We connect donors to causes they care about, manage strategic investments to preserve our endowments, make grants that align with donor intent, respond to community needs, and provide philanthropic leadership to enhance Abilene’s future, today.

About Tigé Boats 
Tigé Boats, Inc. is a world-renowned innovator, designer, and manufacturer of high-performance surf and wake boats. Celebrating their 35th anniversary, Tigé’s industry-leading innovation continues to be recognized at the highest level, with the Ultré ZX earning Boat of the Year from Boating Magazine. The brand has cultivated its iconic image through luxurious diamond-stitched interiors and multisport versatility. From their world-class manufacturing facility and across the 2026 product line, Tigé’s consistent design-driven mentality has refined the marketplace while forever intensifying the love for wakesurfing, wakeboarding, foiling, and waterskiing. Experience the 2026 Tigé and ATX lineups now at TIGE.COM / ATXBOATS.COM.

Media Contact
Tigé Boats, Inc. Marketing
Phone: 325-676-7777
Email: marketing@tige.com

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SOURCE Tige Boats Inc

ABILENE, Texas, April 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Tigé Boats, Inc., today announced the establishment of The Tigé Boats Community Fund. For more than 30 years, Abilene has been home to the craftsmen and world-class manufacturing facility that make Tigé Boats one of the most celebrated names in surf and wake boats. This fund is a reflection of Tigé’s belief that when a company grows, so should the community around it.

Established through a significant charitable contribution and in partnership with the Community Foundation of Abilene, The Tigé Boats Community Fund will distribute grants annually to organizations and causes selected by Tigé’s leadership, with a particular emphasis on initiatives that support children and youth. The fund is built to give year after year, creating lasting impact in the Big Country for generations to come.

“As a family-owned company, taking care of the community, we call home is just part of who we are and what we stand for,” said Charlie Pigeon, Owner and Founder of Tigé Boats. “We wanted to create something that reflects the heart of this company.”

As a primary initiative of the fund, Tigé Boats also announced the launch of the Tigé Scholarship Program, an annual scholarship awarded to dependent children of current Tigé Boats employees pursuing an undergraduate degree at a four-year university or accredited trade school. Recipients are selected entirely by the Community Foundation of Abilene through an independent, community-driven process.

“Our people are the foundation of everything we build at Tigé, and this scholarship is our way of honoring the families behind them, ” Charlie added.

The Tigé Boats Community Fund reflects the values at the heart of this family-owned company, made possible through the generosity of founder Charlie Pigeon and directors/shareholders Blake Pigeon, Ben Pigeon, and others who believe Tigé’s responsibility extends beyond the water and into the community around it.

About the Community Foundation of Abilene 
The Community Foundation of Abilene empowers people to make a lasting charitable impact on our community. We connect donors to causes they care about, manage strategic investments to preserve our endowments, make grants that align with donor intent, respond to community needs, and provide philanthropic leadership to enhance Abilene’s future, today.

About Tigé Boats 
Tigé Boats, Inc. is a world-renowned innovator, designer, and manufacturer of high-performance surf and wake boats. Celebrating their 35th anniversary, Tigé’s industry-leading innovation continues to be recognized at the highest level, with the Ultré ZX earning Boat of the Year from Boating Magazine. The brand has cultivated its iconic image through luxurious diamond-stitched interiors and multisport versatility. From their world-class manufacturing facility and across the 2026 product line, Tigé’s consistent design-driven mentality has refined the marketplace while forever intensifying the love for wakesurfing, wakeboarding, foiling, and waterskiing. Experience the 2026 Tigé and ATX lineups now at TIGE.COM / ATXBOATS.COM.

Media Contact
Tigé Boats, Inc. Marketing
Phone: 325-676-7777
Email: marketing@tige.com

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SOURCE Tige Boats Inc

Families enrolled in Women, Infants and Children nutrition program can now purchase Once Upon a Farm Baby Food Bowls and select pouches at certain retailers statewide

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BERKELEY, Calif., April 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Once Upon a Farm™, the mission-driven brand known for bringing organic, farm-fresh nutritious snacks and meals to families, is continuing its WIC™ expansion adding California to its growing list of state approvals. With this approval, Once Upon a Farm’s Baby Food Bowls are now WIC-authorized in 20 states nationwide making it easier than ever for parents enrolled to access fresh, organic baby food for their little ones.

WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC™) and provides federal grants to States for supplemental foods, health care referrals and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk.

A First-of-Its Kind Achievement

Once Upon a Farm Baby Food Bowls hold a distinction as the first and only line of organic, refrigerated baby food to be eligible under the WIC program. The commitment to raising the standard for childhood nutrition and proving that fresh, nutritious, baby food isn’t just possible but accessible is in Once Upon a Farm’s DNA.

Making Childhood Nutrition Healthier, Happier and More Equitable

Once Upon a Farm’s participation in the WIC program reflects the company’s mission to shape the future of food. A passion project from the beginning, Jennifer Garner, Co-Founder at Once Upon a Farm, reflects on this milestone. “We believe that every child deserves the best possible nutrition in their most critical early years. WIC authorization in California brings us one important step closer to that vision.”

A True Parent’s Ally

At its heart, Once Upon a Farm is built not only for children but to support parents, caregivers and families in making it easier to choose fresh, nutritious options they can feel good about. By earning WIC authorization across 20 states, Once Upon a Farm is removing barriers that have historically made it difficult to find baby food that is refrigerated, organic, non-GMO, with no added sweeteners and free from artificial flavors and colors. Those enrolled in WIC will no longer have to choose between convenience and quality, they can have both.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is WIC and who qualifies?

• WIC (Women, Infants and Children) is a federally funded nutrition assistance program that provides food benefits to pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children up to five years old who meet income eligibility requirements. Families can use WIC benefits to purchase approved food items at participating retailers.

Q: What Once Upon a Farm products are WIC-authorized?

• Once Upon a Farm Baby Food Bowls are currently WIC-authorized in 20 states including California. WIC participants in eligible states can use their benefits to purchase Once Upon a Farm Baby Food Bowls at participating retailers. 

Q: What states are Once Upon a Farm Baby Food Bowls WIC-authorized in?

• Once Upon a Farm Baby Food Bowls are WIC-authorized in 20 states across the United States. States included are California, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Wyoming.

Q: Is Once Upon a Farm the first organic, refrigerated baby food approved under WIC?

• Yes. Once Upon a Farm Baby Food Bowls are the first and only line of organic, refrigerated baby food to receive WIC authorization making them a first-of-its-kind option for families enrolled in the program. 

Q: Where can I buy Once Upon a Farm Baby Food Bowls with WIC benefits in California?

• Once Upon a Farm Baby Food Bowls are available at select retailers across California. 

About Once Upon a Farm
Once Upon a Farm, PBC (NYSE: OFRM) is redefining the organic kids’ food category and shaping the future of food. Guided by its mission to drive systemic improvement in childhood nutrition for a happier, healthier, more equitable world, the Company offers a portfolio of crave-worthy snacks and meals designed for children from babies through big kids. Every Once Upon a Farm product is organic, non-GMO, contains no added sugar and is free from artificial flavors and colors – just simple, real, nutritious food kids ask for and parents trust. For more information visit www.onceuponafarmorganics.com, follow @onceuponafarm on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.

Media Contact
press@uponafarm.com

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Families enrolled in Women, Infants and Children nutrition program can now purchase Once Upon a Farm Baby Food Bowls and select pouches at certain retailers statewide

Download High-Res Product Image Here.

BERKELEY, Calif., April 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Once Upon a Farm™, the mission-driven brand known for bringing organic, farm-fresh nutritious snacks and meals to families, is continuing its WIC™ expansion adding California to its growing list of state approvals. With this approval, Once Upon a Farm’s Baby Food Bowls are now WIC-authorized in 20 states nationwide making it easier than ever for parents enrolled to access fresh, organic baby food for their little ones.

WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC™) and provides federal grants to States for supplemental foods, health care referrals and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk.

A First-of-Its Kind Achievement

Once Upon a Farm Baby Food Bowls hold a distinction as the first and only line of organic, refrigerated baby food to be eligible under the WIC program. The commitment to raising the standard for childhood nutrition and proving that fresh, nutritious, baby food isn’t just possible but accessible is in Once Upon a Farm’s DNA.

Making Childhood Nutrition Healthier, Happier and More Equitable

Once Upon a Farm’s participation in the WIC program reflects the company’s mission to shape the future of food. A passion project from the beginning, Jennifer Garner, Co-Founder at Once Upon a Farm, reflects on this milestone. “We believe that every child deserves the best possible nutrition in their most critical early years. WIC authorization in California brings us one important step closer to that vision.”

A True Parent’s Ally

At its heart, Once Upon a Farm is built not only for children but to support parents, caregivers and families in making it easier to choose fresh, nutritious options they can feel good about. By earning WIC authorization across 20 states, Once Upon a Farm is removing barriers that have historically made it difficult to find baby food that is refrigerated, organic, non-GMO, with no added sweeteners and free from artificial flavors and colors. Those enrolled in WIC will no longer have to choose between convenience and quality, they can have both.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is WIC and who qualifies?

• WIC (Women, Infants and Children) is a federally funded nutrition assistance program that provides food benefits to pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children up to five years old who meet income eligibility requirements. Families can use WIC benefits to purchase approved food items at participating retailers.

Q: What Once Upon a Farm products are WIC-authorized?

• Once Upon a Farm Baby Food Bowls are currently WIC-authorized in 20 states including California. WIC participants in eligible states can use their benefits to purchase Once Upon a Farm Baby Food Bowls at participating retailers. 

Q: What states are Once Upon a Farm Baby Food Bowls WIC-authorized in?

• Once Upon a Farm Baby Food Bowls are WIC-authorized in 20 states across the United States. States included are California, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Wyoming.

Q: Is Once Upon a Farm the first organic, refrigerated baby food approved under WIC?

• Yes. Once Upon a Farm Baby Food Bowls are the first and only line of organic, refrigerated baby food to receive WIC authorization making them a first-of-its-kind option for families enrolled in the program. 

Q: Where can I buy Once Upon a Farm Baby Food Bowls with WIC benefits in California?

• Once Upon a Farm Baby Food Bowls are available at select retailers across California. 

About Once Upon a Farm
Once Upon a Farm, PBC (NYSE: OFRM) is redefining the organic kids’ food category and shaping the future of food. Guided by its mission to drive systemic improvement in childhood nutrition for a happier, healthier, more equitable world, the Company offers a portfolio of crave-worthy snacks and meals designed for children from babies through big kids. Every Once Upon a Farm product is organic, non-GMO, contains no added sugar and is free from artificial flavors and colors – just simple, real, nutritious food kids ask for and parents trust. For more information visit www.onceuponafarmorganics.com, follow @onceuponafarm on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.

Media Contact
press@uponafarm.com

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Families enrolled in Women, Infants and Children nutrition program can now purchase Once Upon a Farm Baby Food Bowls and select pouches at certain retailers statewide

Download High-Res Product Image Here.

BERKELEY, Calif., April 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Once Upon a Farm™, the mission-driven brand known for bringing organic, farm-fresh nutritious snacks and meals to families, is continuing its WIC™ expansion adding California to its growing list of state approvals. With this approval, Once Upon a Farm’s Baby Food Bowls are now WIC-authorized in 20 states nationwide making it easier than ever for parents enrolled to access fresh, organic baby food for their little ones.

WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC™) and provides federal grants to States for supplemental foods, health care referrals and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk.

A First-of-Its Kind Achievement

Once Upon a Farm Baby Food Bowls hold a distinction as the first and only line of organic, refrigerated baby food to be eligible under the WIC program. The commitment to raising the standard for childhood nutrition and proving that fresh, nutritious, baby food isn’t just possible but accessible is in Once Upon a Farm’s DNA.

Making Childhood Nutrition Healthier, Happier and More Equitable

Once Upon a Farm’s participation in the WIC program reflects the company’s mission to shape the future of food. A passion project from the beginning, Jennifer Garner, Co-Founder at Once Upon a Farm, reflects on this milestone. “We believe that every child deserves the best possible nutrition in their most critical early years. WIC authorization in California brings us one important step closer to that vision.”

A True Parent’s Ally

At its heart, Once Upon a Farm is built not only for children but to support parents, caregivers and families in making it easier to choose fresh, nutritious options they can feel good about. By earning WIC authorization across 20 states, Once Upon a Farm is removing barriers that have historically made it difficult to find baby food that is refrigerated, organic, non-GMO, with no added sweeteners and free from artificial flavors and colors. Those enrolled in WIC will no longer have to choose between convenience and quality, they can have both.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is WIC and who qualifies?

• WIC (Women, Infants and Children) is a federally funded nutrition assistance program that provides food benefits to pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children up to five years old who meet income eligibility requirements. Families can use WIC benefits to purchase approved food items at participating retailers.

Q: What Once Upon a Farm products are WIC-authorized?

• Once Upon a Farm Baby Food Bowls are currently WIC-authorized in 20 states including California. WIC participants in eligible states can use their benefits to purchase Once Upon a Farm Baby Food Bowls at participating retailers. 

Q: What states are Once Upon a Farm Baby Food Bowls WIC-authorized in?

• Once Upon a Farm Baby Food Bowls are WIC-authorized in 20 states across the United States. States included are California, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Wyoming.

Q: Is Once Upon a Farm the first organic, refrigerated baby food approved under WIC?

• Yes. Once Upon a Farm Baby Food Bowls are the first and only line of organic, refrigerated baby food to receive WIC authorization making them a first-of-its-kind option for families enrolled in the program. 

Q: Where can I buy Once Upon a Farm Baby Food Bowls with WIC benefits in California?

• Once Upon a Farm Baby Food Bowls are available at select retailers across California. 

About Once Upon a Farm
Once Upon a Farm, PBC (NYSE: OFRM) is redefining the organic kids’ food category and shaping the future of food. Guided by its mission to drive systemic improvement in childhood nutrition for a happier, healthier, more equitable world, the Company offers a portfolio of crave-worthy snacks and meals designed for children from babies through big kids. Every Once Upon a Farm product is organic, non-GMO, contains no added sugar and is free from artificial flavors and colors – just simple, real, nutritious food kids ask for and parents trust. For more information visit www.onceuponafarmorganics.com, follow @onceuponafarm on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.

Media Contact
press@uponafarm.com

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OMAHA, Neb., April 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Omaha-based healthcare company Fusion has selected recipients of the Compassion in Care Scholarship program for the 2026-2027 academic year. Ther scholarship aims to assist students pursuing a nursing or therapy career. This year’s recipients will be awarded $2,500 and will have mentorship opportunities during their time in school.

The 2025-2026 recipients include Amelia Mazour, a University of Nebraska – Kearney student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Heidi Smee, a University of Puget Sound student pursuing a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy.
“I am honored and excited to receive this scholarship,” said Mazour. “It means a lot to me knowing that Fusion Medical Staffing wants to invest in my education. I am truly grateful and so motivated to achieve my goals in the healthcare industry.”

“I am sincerely grateful to have been selected as a recipient of the Compassion in Care Scholarship,” said Smee. “This investment in my education not only supports my academic journey but also contributes to the future impact I hope to make in my community and the field of occupational therapy.”

This scholarship exists to support students while they start their journey into a selfless career of caring for patients. Fusion wants to be part of the solution as the nation experiences a significant clinician shortage. This scholarship not only supports future nurses financially as they earn their degree, but the team is taking that extra step to provide mentorship from clinicians who have been in their shoes.

Learn more about Compassion in Care – A Fusion Scholarship at workwithfusion.com/impact. Applications for next year will open in November. 

About Fusion: 

Fusion is an Omaha-based healthcare company that exists to create meaningful connections between healthcare travelers and facilities that lead to better patient care and better outcomes for all. The company consists of two business units: Fusion Medical Staffing and Fusion Workforce Solutions, which simplify processes for healthcare travelers and facilities at every turn. Fusion employees strive to stay humble, driven, and positive.

Media Contact:
Leah Kemple-Bowen
402-575-5625
412251@email4pr.com 

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SOURCE Fusion

OMAHA, Neb., April 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Omaha-based healthcare company Fusion has selected recipients of the Compassion in Care Scholarship program for the 2026-2027 academic year. Ther scholarship aims to assist students pursuing a nursing or therapy career. This year’s recipients will be awarded $2,500 and will have mentorship opportunities during their time in school.

The 2025-2026 recipients include Amelia Mazour, a University of Nebraska – Kearney student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Heidi Smee, a University of Puget Sound student pursuing a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy.
“I am honored and excited to receive this scholarship,” said Mazour. “It means a lot to me knowing that Fusion Medical Staffing wants to invest in my education. I am truly grateful and so motivated to achieve my goals in the healthcare industry.”

“I am sincerely grateful to have been selected as a recipient of the Compassion in Care Scholarship,” said Smee. “This investment in my education not only supports my academic journey but also contributes to the future impact I hope to make in my community and the field of occupational therapy.”

This scholarship exists to support students while they start their journey into a selfless career of caring for patients. Fusion wants to be part of the solution as the nation experiences a significant clinician shortage. This scholarship not only supports future nurses financially as they earn their degree, but the team is taking that extra step to provide mentorship from clinicians who have been in their shoes.

Learn more about Compassion in Care – A Fusion Scholarship at workwithfusion.com/impact. Applications for next year will open in November. 

About Fusion: 

Fusion is an Omaha-based healthcare company that exists to create meaningful connections between healthcare travelers and facilities that lead to better patient care and better outcomes for all. The company consists of two business units: Fusion Medical Staffing and Fusion Workforce Solutions, which simplify processes for healthcare travelers and facilities at every turn. Fusion employees strive to stay humble, driven, and positive.

Media Contact:
Leah Kemple-Bowen
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