3BL Sustainability News

Webster Bank Celebrates Opening of Waterbury-Based Finance Lab

STAMFORD, Conn., August 13, 2024 /3BL/ - Webster Bank, together with the Hispanic Coalition of Greater Waterbury, celebrated the opening of the Webster Bank/Hispanic Coalition Finance Lab, a program created to provide students the skills needed for financial empowerment and future financial well-being. The program is funded by a $100,000 grant from Webster and is Webster’s fifth Finance Lab location. By year end, Webster will have invested $1.7m into its Finance Lab initiative throughout the footprint.

Veolia North America Unveils Major Upgrades To Improve Air and Water Quality in Richmond

  • New $40 million project improves wastewater treatment for San Francisco Bay and environmental compliance and odor control for the Richmond community 
  • Three-year construction project brings substantial improvements to wastewater treatment and odor control systems at Richmond Water Pollution Control Plant

You’re Invited to the Greatest American Cleanup With Keep America Beautiful

In 2026—two years from now—the United States will celebrate its 250th birthday, making it the perfect time to show America some love by sprucing up neighborhoods across the country. Since 1953, the nonprofit Keep America Beautiful has been inspiring and working alongside people nationwide to beautify their communities.

KeyBank Supports ProsperityME’s Mission To Empower Maine’s Refugee and Immigrant Communities To Invest in Themselves

ProsperityME, located in Portland and Lewiston Maine, has received a $15,000 grant from KeyBank Foundation to support its mission of empowering members of Maine’s refugee and immigrant communities through financial education and counseling. Founded by Claude Rwaganje, an immigrant from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, ProsperityME aims to empower the “new Mainer” community to invest in themselves in order to build financial stability, careers, businesses, and wealth.

Duke Energy Carolinas Proposes Reduction in Annual Adjustment for Fuel Cost With Public Service Commission of South Carolina

  • If approved, home energy bills would decrease 13.8%
  • Company continues to connect customers to financial assistance and offer cost-saving tools

GREENVILLE, S.C., August 13, 2024 /3BL/ - Duke Energy Carolinas is seeking to reduce customer bills to account for the cost of fuel used to generate electricity for South Carolina homes and businesses. If approved by the Public Service Commission of South Carolina (PSCSC), today’s average monthly residential bill would decrease by 13.8%.

Gilead and the Elton John AIDS Foundation Announce Additional Five Years of RADIAN Partnership To Help Address the Growing HIV Crisis in Eastern Europe and Central Asia

RADIAN’s Five-Year, $25 Million Extension Will Increase Support for Local Organizations and Drive Progress to Help Turn the Tide on HIV Across the Region –

– RADIAN Will Expand Geographic Focus to Provide Key Populations and Communities Impacted by the Conflict in Ukraine with HIV Prevention and Care Services –

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation and Doodles and Digits Partner To Bring “How It’s Math” to Public Television

WESTERVILLE, Ohio, August 13, 2024 /3BL/ - Doodles and Digits and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation announced a partnership to underwrite the television debut of the acclaimed "How It's Math" program on Public Television. Set to premiere this April in celebration of Mathematical Awareness Month, the show will explore the fascinating world of mathematics in different careers and industries.

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