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Top youth volunteers of 2019 honored nationwide
WASHINGTON, D.C. – They’re supporting people with disabilities, kids experiencing homelessness and communities affected by Hurricane Harvey. A few have made it their mission to focus attention on teen mental health. Others are raising money and awareness to help children with cancer. Those are just some stories of the 102 youth volunteers – two from each state and the District of Columbia – who today were named State Honorees by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards.
Prudential Financial chooses Yard 56 for its first Opportunity Zone Investment to drive catalytic revitalization in Baltimore, Maryland
BALTIMORE, Jan. 11, 2019 – Prudential Financial’s Impact Investments group announced today that it has selected Phase I of Yard 56 in East Baltimore for its first Qualified Opportunity Zone Investment.
Diversity and financial wellness: Prudential study explores financial lives of Americans by race, gender, sexual identity, caregiver status
NEWARK, N.J., December 11, 2018 - Bright spots and areas of optimism exist within traditionally underserved groups in the face of income inequality, retirement insecurity and household debt, new data from Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU) reveals. The in-depth exploration of data from Prudential’s Financial Wellness Census™ highlights the dramatic differences in the experiences of diverse populations within the U.S., many of whom were disproportionately impacted by the 2008 financial crisis.
Prudential commits $1 million in grants to help Hurricane Florence victims
To help those affected by Hurricane Florence and its aftermath, Prudential is supporting relief efforts by committing grants through The Prudential Foundation. Funds will be allocated to national and local organizations that are providing direct response.
Prudential sustainability report focused on financial wellness, diversity and responsible impact
NEWARK, N.J., June 28, 2018 - Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU) released today its 2017 sustainability report, detailing how the company supports its four building blocks of long-term vitality: customer focus, responsible impact, talent focus and financial strength.
New York Red Bulls Sign 12 Players from Special Olympics New Jersey
HARRISON, N.J., May 17, 2018 – The New York Red Bulls, in partnership with Prudential Financial, Inc., have signed 12 athletes from Special Olympics New Jersey to two-game contracts, the club announced today. Prudential Financial is the proud presenting partner of the Red Bulls Special Olympics Unified Team.
America’s top 10 youth volunteers of 2018 named at 23rd annual Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
WASHINGTON, D.C., April 30, 2018 – For community service initiatives that range from leading a march against violence to providing service dogs to people in need, 10 students were named America’s top youth volunteers of 2018 today by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a national program sponsored by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP).
Prudential boosts Newark nonprofits with $30 million for capital campaigns, endowments
NEWARK, N.J., April 10, 2018 – A long-awaited community center in Newark’s Fairmount Park, a state-of-the-art synthetic turf field in the Central Ward, and arts programs in Clinton Hill are among 17 beneficiaries of $30 million in grants from Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU) to support nonprofit capital campaigns and endowments throughout the city’s five wards.
Prudential: Financial wellness during ‘America Saves Week’ and year-round benefits employers and employees
NEWARK, N.J., February 26, 2018 - In recognition of America Saves Week and Military Saves Week (Feb. 26 through March 3), Prudential Financial, Inc. ( NYSE:PRU ) is calling on employers to adopt a benefits program with financial wellness at its core to help improve financial security for American workers.
Top youth volunteers of 2018 honored nationwide
WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb 6, 2018 – Many are fighting hunger in their local communities. Some created programs that encourage young women to consider STEM careers. Others are leading initiatives to support people with physical or intellectual disabilities. Those are just some stories of the 102 youth volunteers – two from each state and the District of Columbia – who today were named State Honorees by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards...