The Ram Truck Brand's 'Operation Holiday Express' Rolls into San Antonio with Mounds of Fresh Snow, a 2014 ProMaster Van, Toys, Diapers and $25,000 for Wounded Warriors and their Families

The donations, which were presented to the Air Warrior Courage Foundation, were timed to coincide with the W&FSC's annual holiday party, making for a festive celebration like none other. 

The Ram Truck brand today, with the support of Chrysler Group LLC's Southwest Business Center in Dallas, delivered mounds of fresh man-made snow, a new 2014 ProMaster 2500 Series Cargo Van filled with toys, diapers and other supplies, plus a $25,000 grant from The Chrysler Foundation to support injured United States military personnel and their families at the Warrior & Family Support Center (W&FSC) at the San Antonio Military Medical Center (SAMMC).

"The Ram Brand considers it an honor and a privilege to provide  the all-new 2014 ProMaster van to support service members and their families who have played a vital role in in keeping America safe and free," said Reid Bigland, President and CEO, Ram Truck Brand. "In recognition of their distinguished service and personal sacrifices, we've customized the exterior of this ProMaster van with an American flag – inspired vehicle wrap that is sure to get noticed."

The all-new 2014 Ram ProMaster is Ram Commercial's latest addition to its popular vehicle lineup. ProMaster takes its place in the expanding, purpose-built, full-size van segment with a number of best-in-class features focused on the commercial customer.

"The Air Warrior Courage Foundation is delighted by The Chrysler Foundation and RAM Truck brand support," said David Brog, executive director, Air Warrior Courage Foundation. "These gifts will be used to support the Warrior & Family Support Center, including Christmas gifts for the children who visit with their families, as well as to support the many other essential support programs provided by the Center." 

The AWCF has been supporting wounded warriors and their families at SAMMC for more than eight years. The W&FSC is the community center at the military hospital complex that provides major support to wounded warriors and their families, including emotional support, referrals and rehabilitation to cope with war related disabilities.

"At Chrysler Group, we strive to make serving others part of our everyday mission," said Jody Trapasso, Senior Vice President — External Affairs, Chrysler Group LLC and President — The Chrysler Foundation. "The Air Warrior Courage Foundation makes a difference every day in the lives of returning heroes and their families.  The Chrysler Foundation is proud to support these efforts."

SOURCE Chrysler Group LLC

Creative Giving: 200 Mega Millions Lottery Tickets

To show appreciation for the services it provides, an anonymous donor sent the Stuttering Foundation (www.StutteringHelp.org) 200 Mega Millions lottery tickets for the drawing scheduled for tonight. Lottery official estimate the potential winnings at more than $425 million.

"It only takes one good set of numbers," said Jane Fraser, president of the Stuttering Foundation. "We are always thankful for contributions of any size and shape, but this one has us very excited to tune into the drawing."

Fraser was reminded of the organization's early days, when her father started the Foundation with a modest deposit at the local bank.

"Malcolm Fraser deposited $2,500 more than six decades ago and today we help people in more than 130 countries around the world. More than two million people visited our website this year alone. I can't imagine how many people we could help were we to win even a modest prize! It would be a delightful problem to have," added Fraser.

SOURCE The Stuttering Foundation

U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for December 15

BILL OF RIGHTS

Profile America — Sunday, December 15th.  It was on this date in 1791 that Virginia ratified the first 10 amendments to the Constitution, making them law. Known as the Bill of Rights, we usually take them pretty much for granted, yet still find plenty of ground for philosophical contention over their real world, 21st century meaning. Among other things, these amendments guarantee freedom of speech, the right to bear arms, the rights to peaceably assemble and fair trials, freedom of the press, and free exercise of religion. Every day Americans exercise these rights, many by attending the religious services of their choice. About 228 million Americans identify themselves with an established religion. Three-quarters say they are Christian. Another 2.6 million are Jewish, and 1.3 million others are Muslim. You can find more facts about America from the U.S. Census Bureau, online at www.census.gov.

SOURCE U.S. Census Bureau

United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots Receives $53,624 from Stater Bros. Charities This donation will make the Holiday Season Brighter for Children in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties

With toy requests being at an all time high, Stater Bros. Charities wanted to help meet the needs of Southern California kids.  Representatives from the United States Marine Corps attended the check presentation ceremony at the Stater Bros. Corporate Offices.

For the ninth year in a row, Stater Bros. has helped to spread cheer through the local Toys for Tots Program.  Stater Bros. Charities, the charitable arm of Stater Bros. Markets, proudly presented a$53,624.00 check to representatives from the United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program on December 9, 2013.  This year's check was more than double the amount donated by Stater Bros. Charities to this organization in prior years. 

The United States Marine Corps will use this donation to purchase thousands of toys.  These toys will be distributed to community-based organizations in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, and these organizations will donate the toys to local children and families who are in need of a helping hand this holiday season.

"The Stater Bros. 'Family' believes in giving back to the communities we serve," said Jack H. Brown, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Stater Bros. Markets.  "We are very proud to provide extra funding to the Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program this year so that many more children will have their holiday wishes come true."

This generous donation was made possible through a partnership between Stater Bros. Charities, Stater Bros. Markets, manufacturers of Stater Bros. brand products, and five national brand manufacturers, which included Church & Dwight, ConAgra Foods, General Mills, Nestle, and PepsiCo.  Stater Bros.' customers support the United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program every time they purchase select Stater Bros. brand or national brand products.

SOURCE Stater Bros. Charities

Catholic Rebranding, The Meaning Of Life For Boomers, And Millennials Reshaping The Office Take Center Stage In A Forecast For 2014

Who is Marian Salzman?

According to her own press release she is a World Renowned Trendspotter.  She is also the CEO of Havas PR.  Here is her Prediction for What's Next with 14 Provocative Predictions

Marian Salzman, believes that Pope Francis' master branding, has boomers rethinking the meaning of life to an unparalleled degree, the age of millennials being truly upon us. 

"We are calling 2013 the Year of the Everyday Trendspotter—and 2014 looks to be even richer with trend talk," says Salzman. "After years of growing dysfunction in the world, renewal and reinvention will be everywhere—boomers reinventing their lives, millennials remaking the workplace to look and feel like them, the pope rebranding the world's oldest organization. In the next, necessity will be the mother of reinvention."

Maybe it is just me, but Marian Salzman, I don't see any world renowned trend here that you spotted.

SOURCE Havas PR North America