TEGNA Partners in Make A Difference Day to Unite Volunteers Across the Country
“At TEGNA, our purpose is to empower the people we serve. We are
committed to making a difference and being a partner in people’s lives,”
said
Combined,
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KARE in
Minneapolis, MN will helpMinneapolis Recreation Development Inc. by making meals and assembling items, such as blankets and hats, for the local homeless community; -
KPNX and G/O Digital in
Phoenix, AZ will come together to assist theBe A Leader Foundation by helping non-English speaking students through the college application and financial aid process; -
WFAA in
Dallas, TX will help Educational First Steps by upgrading the physical appearance of a preschool as well as supporting a phone bank to raise money and awareness; -
WGRZ in
Buffalo, NY will work with Veterans One-stop Center ofWay Inc. to conduct a business suit drive for local veterans, allowing veterans to obtain free business clothing to wear during job interviews; -
WZZM in
Grand Rapids, MI will run a one-day bone marrow drive on the campus ofGrand Valley State University ; -
And at TEGNA’s corporate headquarters in
McLean, VA , staff will volunteer alongside employees fromGannett and USA TODAY to help Food for Others by packing thousands of weekend power pack meals for area elementary school students who often go hungry on the weekends without a guaranteed school meal to eat.
Organizers of Make A Difference Day projects are encouraged to register
at makeadifferenceday.com.
By registering, projects become eligible to win a national award and a
Additional information can be found at www.makeadifferenceday.com.
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703-854-6049
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or
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Jeffrey Heinz
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Investor Relations
703-854-6917
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