A Time to Amplify and Expand Mentoring Opportunities for the Nation's Young People

BOSTON - January 3, 2023 - (Newswire.com)

January is National Mentoring Month, a time for Americans to celebrate the power of relationships, drive meaningful change, and expand quality mentoring opportunities for the nation's youth.

One in three young people are growing up in the U.S. without a mentor, and over the past few years, this gap has persisted as the nation is building back after COVID-19. Without mentors in their lives, the unprecedented challenges young people experience — including a national emergency in children's mental health — are only exacerbated. It is the responsibility of adults to respond with urgency and become a mentor. 

MENTOR Chief Impact Officer Tim Wills says, "As we build back from a pandemic that disconnected so many of our young people from important relationships in schools and their communities, we have a keen awareness of the power of mentoring to help youth form identities, feel seen and heard, and forge their own paths to success. National Mentoring Month is our call to action for caring adults in our nation to step up and become a mentor to ensure every young person has someone they can call on." 

MENTOR's research shows that when young people have a mentor, they are 75% more likely to say they held a leadership position in a club or sports team and 92% more likely to volunteer regularly in their communities. Adults who were mentored as youths are more than twice as likely to serve as mentors themselves because they know the power of these relationships. 

This National Mentoring Month, MENTOR and the mentoring movement are encouraging adults to volunteer as mentors. To find a local program,  go to the Mentoring Connector, the only national database of mentoring programs. Take action and join the growing mentoring movement today.

ABOUT MENTOR

MENTOR is the unifying champion for expanding the quality and quantity of mentoring relationships across the United States. 30 years ago, MENTOR was created to expand opportunities for young people by building a youth mentoring field and movement. The result: a more than 10-fold increase in young people in structured mentoring relationships. Today, MENTOR is the expert voice representing a movement that meets young people everywhere they are — from schools to workplaces and beyond. MENTOR operates in collaboration with 24 local Affiliates across the country, with more in development. For more information, visit mentoring.org.

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Storytelling Manager
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Travel TV Host Shares Favorite Cool Destinations, Ideas and Deals

ATLANTA - January 2, 2023 - (Newswire.com)

Each year, National Plan for Vacation Day is recognized in January. It provides a timely reminder that it is important to get a head start on scheduling that dream vacation to guarantee great adventures. Travel expert and award-winning TV host Rachel Rudwall provides suggestions for planning the next family trip.  

SAVING ON ACCOMMODATIONS

For those looking to plan a budget-friendly trip this winter, do not let costs get in the way of getting to the slopes. Book at one of Motel 6's nearly 280 properties nearby ski resorts and take advantage of a 10% discount on Indy Pass lift tickets through the My6 discount with code MOTEL6INDY23. For budget-friendly tips and to become a My6 Rewards member at no cost, visit motel6.com where kids and pets stay free!

STAY CONNECTED & PROTECTED

Most people cannot go anywhere without a smartphone. It has everything including GPS, phone, camera, contacts and often tickets and reservations, which is why Rachel never goes on the road without OtterBox. Get ready for travels with cases and power products from OtterBox. They have a case to keep everyone in the family protected and charged up with a full line of power products. Find all of these cases and more at Verizon.com or your local Verizon store.

PREPARE FOR UNEXPECTED TRAVEL PROBLEMS

When planning travel, unexpected events can happen, that is why it is important to have travel insurance. Allianz Travel Insurance can give the peace of mind to fully enjoy and protect trips from unexpected cancellations, delays and more. Buying travel insurance is the best way to protect a travel investment and be reimbursed for covered cancellations, significant travel delays, baggage issues and even medical emergencies. Look for Allianz Travel Insurance when booking with most major airlines, hotels, cruise lines and travel agents. For more information, visit www.allianztravelinsurance.com

WARM UP THIS WINTER

With warm sunshine and a Boricua spirit that cannot be matched, Puerto Rico is the perfect destination for that next vacation and it is quick and easy to reach. The daily sunshine and a Boricua spirit make it the perfect destination for a winter trip. There are about 80 daily nonstop flights from 23 U.S. markets to Puerto Rico, which makes it easy to enjoy the many unique adventures. Also, since Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory, U.S. citizens do not need a passport to reach this paradise destination. For more information, visit www.DiscoverPuertoRico.com.

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New survey reveals that majority of singles would "kiss back" on a first date

LOS ANGELES - January 2, 2023 - (Newswire.com)

A recent 2022 study conducted by The Match Lab, a dating profile writing service backed by psychology, answers the question of whether you should kiss on the first date or not. The Match Lab utilizes the scientific method to conduct research on what makes a dating profile attractive and how to date successfully. The lab conducted a study in which 100 single people from across the United States were surveyed on their preferences for kissing on the first date.

Out of the Americans surveyed, the majority have remained conservative when it comes to kissing on the first date. Only 15% stated that the first date is "ideal" for the first kiss, while 45% stated the second date would be ideal, and 26% stated the third date would be the best choice. 

Nevertheless, 68% of singles say they would still be open to kissing someone on the first date. Additionally, 80% say they would be open to kissing on the second date, and 88% would kiss on the third date. These statistics suggest that even though American singles view the second date as the ideal time for a first kiss, most singles are still open to the idea of kissing on the first date if their partner were to initiate it.

The study also identified the biggest mistakes people make when having a first kiss. Out of those surveyed, 28% ranked using too much tongue as the #1 biggest mistake. Bad breath ranked in 2nd place, as nominated by 25% of participants, and "rushing in" when going in for the kiss ranked in 3rd place, as nominated by 23% of participants.

Notably, the study suggests that first-kiss mistakes don't usually bring an end to a budding relationship. Only 9% of those surveyed say that a bad first kiss is a deal breaker and that they definitely would not go on another date with the person. A remaining 91% say that a bad first kiss is not a dealbreaker and that they would go on another date if they liked the person otherwise. 

"These findings are good news for everyone," explains Dan Rosenfeld, founder of The Match Lab. "Even if a first kiss is awkward, there will likely be a second chance. And, if the match is right, there will be plenty of smooching opportunities ahead to make up for it." 

To read the complete study and for help with online dating, visit The Match Lab at https://www.attractmorematches.com. 

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CHEYENNE, Wyo. - January 2, 2023 - (Newswire.com)

WyHy Credit Union, headquartered in Cheyenne, announced a partnership with Stukent, an education, and digital courseware company, in order to bring a state-of-the-art financial simulator to high schools across Wyoming. WyHy is providing the Stukent personal financial simulations free of charge to high schools statewide to enable students to acquire personal financial skills using technology and decision-learning techniques. 

WyHy is providing Stukent to teachers and students at 18 local high schools in Cheyenne, Casper, Gillette, Green River, Rock Springs, Laramie, and additional Wyoming cities. In addition to the Stukent program, WyHy's recently introduced Independence Account will also enable students to manage their own finances and start gaining financial independence through digital banking, a free debit card, nationwide ATMs, and much more. No adult signer is required on the Independence Account, which makes it a first-of-its-kind service in Wyoming. For additional details regarding the Independence Account for students, go to wyhy.org/Independence.

"The partnership with Stukent supports WyHy's vision of providing members and their families with the information they need to become more knowledgeable savers, borrowers, and better money managers," stated WyHy Chief Retail Officer Matt Ballou. 

For additional information regarding this new service partnership between WyHy and Stukent, contact Matt Ballou or go to www.wyhy.org.

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Chief Retail Officer
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(307) 638-4290

Amy Davis
Director of Marketing
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CEO Gallant Dill Has Given The Green Light For USANews.com To Be Launched This Morning

HOUSTON - January 1, 2023 - (Newswire.com)

A new media platform has entered the playing field. 

This time, it's different. USA News (USANews.com) is a media platform that brings positive, non-political news to everyone with no agenda. It doesn't matter if someone is a Democrat, Republican or anything in between, this site is for the people. 

USA News (USANews.com) hosts the most viral videos on the web and has them interchanging throughout the day so that you can catch the latest and greatest entertainment without having to leave the site. 

Outside of having categories like Music, Business and Sports, USA News is allowing influencers to showcase their work on it's Influencer Category Page by giving each influencer a profile.

We want to bring back a positive way people view the news without them leaving our site feeling worse. Here is our chance to bring back trust and great stories! - CEO Gallant Dill

To check out the latest updates on USANews.com, visit the website at USANews.com or email [email protected]

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USANews.com is a Media platform that shares non political and non biased media. USA News delivers the most viral content on the web and gives a positive voice back to the people.

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LONDON - December 30, 2022 - (Newswire.com)

In a continuous effort focused on giving back to the community, Passport Technology proudly donates an aggregated £3,919 to the CHIPS Charity. With this donation, Passport has contributed over £30,000 to support the gaming and local communities in the U.K.

Founded in 2001 on behalf of the UK Gaming industry, CHIPS raises funds for the purchase of specialised powered wheelchairs for youngsters with varying disabilities. The CHIPS Charity committee, which is formed from senior members of the Gaming Industry, work for free with no expense deduction so that 100% of every penny raised goes towards providing the quality of life that is the right of every child. So far, CHIPS has helped over 650 children and raised over £3 million.  

"On behalf of CHIPS Charity, I would like to thank Passport Technology for their generous donation", says Linda Lindsay, Co-Founder & Trustee, CHIPS. "We are a small charity, and every penny donated to us goes to provide the powered wheelchairs that some wonderfully deserving youngsters need. These chairs give the children the ability to be independently mobile, sometimes for the first time in their lives." 

"CHIPS is an amazing organisation that truly makes a difference in the lives of children in need", says Helen Bowditch, VP Business Development, Passport. "The powered wheelchairs provided by CHIPS give children the freedom and independence to explore and participate in activities that they may not have been able to before. We are honoured to be able to support and promote their efforts. Giving back to the community has always been a fundamental value of our company, and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to make a difference through our partnership with CHIPS." 

About CHIPS

https://www.chipscharity.org/

About Passport Technology

Passport's pursuit of excellence is driven through diversity, inclusion, and collaboration as we strive to create opportunities for all stakeholders to thrive. Passport is a leading developer of technology-based solutions and services for the highly regulated payments, gaming, and financial services markets. The company's product portfolio includes redemption kiosks, quasi-cash, check warranty, ATM, digital payments, cash and cashless integrations, casino automation, regulatory compliance solutions, bank-sponsored transaction processing, server and web-based analytics, agnostic application management systems, and interactive content and loyalty services. Through its privileged gaming licenses and payment sponsorships, Passport has securely and responsibly settled over $45 billion in funds to casino floors across the globe.  

For more information, please visit passporttechnology.com 

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