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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Food for Health: Advocates Call on Gov. Newsom to Backfill SNAP Cuts...

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Food for Health: Advocates Call on Gov. Newsom to Backfill SNAP Cuts...

NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A $25,000 grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and Woodforest National Bank® (Woodforest) funded major home repairs for a U.S. Army veteran whose life was turned upside down by Hurricane Ida four years ago. HAVEN provides grants for home modifications, housing construction and homebuyer down payment assistance to help veterans, reservists and service members with service-related disabilities. It can also be used by Gold Star Families. The g...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--After reviewing thousands of deserving entries, Pilot, the nation’s largest travel center operator and third largest tanker fleet operator in the U.S., announced today their 2025 Road Warrior champion, Stacy Batiste of Lafayette, Louisiana. Batiste was selected for his tireless dedication and commitment to professional driving, receiving the largest prize in contest history – a custom Kenworth truck built by the Diesel Brothers and a $50,000 cash prize. Pilot’...

PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ZIPS Car Wash partnered with the Frisco, TX, Police Department to host a Flag Raising Ceremony at its 2835 El Dorado Parkway location yesterday in celebration of ZIPS’ record donation to Folds of Honor. Following the flag raising ceremony, ZIPS presented their 2025 donation of $170,000 to Folds of Honor. ZIPS, along with its loyal fan base across the country, is proud to support military families with academic scholarships through this national partnership. In add...

SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This Veterans Day, USAA is launching “Honor Through Action,” a national movement to ensure veterans and their families are celebrated, supported and advocated for every day of the year – not just on Veterans Day. “For more than a century, USAA has advocated for those who serve,” said Juan C. Andrade, president and CEO of USAA. “Honor Through Action reflects our shared responsibility to act and help the military community thrive in every aspect of life – personally,...

COLLEGEVILLE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In honor of Veterans Day and in gratitude for the men and women who have served our country, 1031 CORP., a nationally recognized leader in tax-deferred exchange services, is proud to announce a permanent 20% discount on base exchange fees for all U.S. military veterans and active-duty service members. This initiative is designed to support those who serve and have served in building long-term wealth through strategic real estate investments using 1031 exchang...

KILLEEN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A Killeen, Texas, Army veteran and his family are now living in a safer, more secure home thanks to a $22,000 grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and First National Bank Texas (FNBT). The grant, awarded through the Housing Assistance for Veterans (HAVEN) program, funded critical repairs to the veteran’s roof and siding—restoring not just the structure, but the family’s sense of stability and peace of mind. Representatives from both bank...

ANKENY, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Casey’s is proud to salute U.S. military servicemembers past and present through its annual round-up campaign benefiting Hope For The Warriors (HOPE) and Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation. Through December 2, guests at 2,900 stores across Casey’s Country are invited to round-up at the register, and donate at checkout in the Casey’s app, with the goal of raising $1.3 million for our nation’s heroes, supported by a one-time $25,000 contribution from campaign pa...

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nationwide, 7.3% of mortgaged homebuyers used a VA loan in August, up from 6.5% a year earlier and the highest share for that month since 2019. That’s according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. VA loans, which are mortgages available to military service members and veterans, are becoming more prevalent as the housing market tilts in buyers’ favor and sellers are more apt to accept offers with low down payments. “Military members...