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MyCajita Elevates Cool Summer Drinks to an Experience with Handblown Artisanal Glassware

MyCajita

With all the signs of hotter days upon us, nothing could feel righter than sipping cool drinks in handblown glassware that will transport you to white-sand beaches and tropical landscapes. MyCajita, a little box of huge artisanal surprises, is featuring the iconic, Mexican blue band glassware made in Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, Mexico. “Jamaica, horchata or tamarindo, the three most popular Mexican aguas frescas, or your favorite margarita will be elevated when you drink them from this beautiful, artisan-made glassware,” says Rachel Matos, MyCajita Chief Marketing Officer. “My favorite cool drinks are a strawberry margarita when I want an adult beverage, but for the entire family my go-to is Jamaica (hibiscus flower).” Whether you are looking for something new to celebrate Cinco, a gift for Mother’s Day or planning a summer BBQ this glassware will be a hit. MyCajita can be your gift guide for discovering many more cultural experiences and these boxes with the handblown glassware are here just in time for hot weather days. The Salud Box includes four handblown glasses, four talavera coasters, one Pez Powder Rimming Salt and one Public Goods Organic Agave. The Margarita Box includes two margarita glasses, one large rim salt holder and the rim salt. About Handblown Glasses This glassware is crafted in Mexico by master glassblowers and made from 100% recycled Coke bottles. The bottles are washed and broken into pieces, which are then heated to a molten liquid and artfully spun, blown, and shaped into the beautiful glasses. Talavera Coasters Talavera pottery is a form of Majolica pottery that came to Mexico by way of Spain and Northern Africa. The Moors introduced the geometric patterns to Spain during the 12th century and it was quickly adopted by craftsmen in Talavera de Reina in Castile, Spain who brought it to Mexico under the Spanish crown. The process of covering the base in white is the reason it’s called Majolica pottery (tin-glazed earthenware) and allows the colors to really stand out. These Talavera tile coasters are all made by hand. Modern screen printing allows the painters to make them accurate and consistent. Pez Powder Rimming Salt Los Angeles natives and couple Lucy and Bret Thompson, owners of Pez Cantina, a modern coastal Mexican restaurant in downtown Los Angeles, are the creators of Pez Powder, a Premium seasoning blend of Chile and lime. The couple has created the perfect seasoning blend of chile spices and lime. A sure hit for any cocktail. Public Goods Organic Agave Public Goods organic agave syrup is made from the light, sweet nectar of the blue agave plant. As well as registering low on the glycemic index, it's also a good, natural source of vitamins B and C. Product of Mexico MyCajita boxes are curated to be a shared experience that reflects an authenticity, respect, and love of Mexico and its culture. The thoughtfully curated, monthly themed experiences include items across categories, lifestyle, home décor, food, fashion and beauty, also offered on our online shop. website: https://www.mycajita.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mycajita/ About My Cajita MyCajita (Spanish for my little box) is an experiential subscription box offering one-of-a-kind artisanal products curated to charm and entertain each subscriber, members of our community and discerning shoppers. The products are sourced directly from Mexico-based artisans which adds to the allure of this box for socially conscious consumers. Our monthly, curated, themed boxes deliver highly anticipated surprises to doorsteps everywhere. Our themed boxes include items across categories including, lifestyle, home décor, food, fashion and beauty, which are also offered on our online shop, www.mycajita.com. Our online magazine features artisan stories and spotlights their handcrafted work and unique talents. MyCajita is Latinx-owned and is headquartered in Los Angeles. Contact Details MyCajita Oralia Michel +1 626-705-1942 oralia@omagenpr.com Company Website https://www.mycajita.com/

April 15, 2021 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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NO DOGS LEFT BEHIND ANNOUNCES JACQUELINE FINNEGAN AS NEW VICE PRESIDENT

No Dogs Left Behind

No Dogs Left Behind (NDLB), a global animal welfare organization that rescues dogs from slaughterhouses, has announced that Jacqueline Finnegan has been promoted to the newly created position of Vice President of the nonprofit group. “She’s a true activist who is dedicated to change in animal welfare,” said Jeffrey Beri, Founder and President of NDLB. “As Vice President, she brings a breath of fresh air, a laser-vision focus, and attention to detail that enables the foundation to grow to the next level. The sky’s the limit with Jackie on board as the Vice President of No Dogs Left Behind.” Beri noted that “should anything ever happen to me, knowing that Jackie is at the helm, I know that the foundation is – and will continue to be – in good hands. The foundation needs to be sustainable and not reliant on a single person so that the movement can continue until change happens and every slaughter cage is emptied!” “I been a huge animal rights activist since I was a young girl. I have known about the dog meat trade in China for a long time and have a golden retriever who was rescued from there. To now be able to be part of the movement and part of the solution is so rewarding to me,” said Finnegan, a married mother of three from Old Brookville, NY. This Virginia native started out as a transport volunteer with NDLB more than a year ago. She has participated in over 8 transports, including during the Covid pandemic, when survivors are flown to the US from China to meet their adoptive or foster families. Prior to becoming Vice President, Finnegan, who has both a nursing and law degree, worked as the NDLB Volunteer Coordinator. In her new role, she will be “working with Jeff to ensure that the dogs in our sanctuaries in China get the absolute best treatment and care possible, that we have regular communication with our adopters and regularly share updates and videos with them, and that the entire process, from rescue to transport, is 100% transparent.” In her new role, Finnegan’s first priority will be to establish a fundraising initiative to establish a new sanctuary wing in China for the rescued dogs who have Brucellosis, a non-curable infectious disease that transmits from animals to humans. This wing will have all of the creature comforts of home and a beautiful courtyard for them to play in together. She wants these survivors to be as comfortable as possible, she said, “since they will never be able to leave our sanctuaries in China.” Finnegan, an avid animal lover, explained what NDLB and working with Beri means to her: “It’s not just about saving an individual dog, and getting an individual dog to a person in the United States. It is so much more than that. No Dogs Left Behind is a different type of animal rescue: it all stems from Jeff and how he runs the foundation … he goes into the slaughterhouses and wet markets and shuts them down and rescues the dogs; he cordons off dog trafficking trucks and intercepts them and rescues the dogs. He goes after breeders, demanding health certificates and paperwork, and when they can’t produce them, he rescues the dogs. And in all of these cases, he does not pay a dime for any of the dogs he rescues. Buying a dog to save that one dog’s life will allow the butchers to purchase ten more for slaughter.” In addition to rescuing the dogs, she explained that Beri tries to instill change by trying to persuade the butchers to change to another type of job. He visits schools in China to educate the young about animal welfare and companionship. “He’s a true hero, going out there, witnessing atrocities that most could not even imagine, and doing everything he can to not just rescue the dogs, but raise awareness about what’s going on.” Finnegan has 14 chickens, three dogs, and two horses. Out of all of the NDLB survivors Finnegan has helped, there is one dog she will always remember: Ichabod, an Alaskan malamute who was adopted and flown to the US in February 2021. “Even though he was disabled and crippled, (he) followed Jeff around everywhere.” Ichabod had been on a dog meat trafficker’s truck on its way to slaughter when Jeff’s team intercepted the truck and rescued him and all of the other dogs on the truck. “Watching how Ichabod followed Jeff around at the transport, and seeing his total and complete happiness when he had Jeff’s undivided attention, I knew then that each and every one of our dogs views Jeff as their savior. Not only is Ichabod a story in and of himself, but he’s a testament to what Jeff does day in and day out for these dogs.” About No Dogs Left Behind: No Dogs Left Behind operates boots on the ground in China, fighting on the frontlines to rescue dogs from the illegal dogmeat trade. They work hands-on with local activists through emergency response, pulling dogs directly from slaughterhouses, dogmeat trucks, wet markets and traffickers. Their mission extends beyond borders, advocating for the creation and enforcement of animal welfare laws, and raising awareness for a cruelty-free, sustainable world in which no animal is violated, exploited, tortured or slaughtered for commercial goods or profit. With nearly 500 survivors in their care, No Dogs Left Behind operates sanctuaries in Dayi and Gongyi, China. Contact Details No Dogs Left Behind Sherry Chen +1 855-665-0888 sherry@nodogsleftbehind.com Company Website http://www.nodogsleftbehind.com

March 30, 2021 04:05 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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CaliberCos Inc. Continues to Create Value for Investors

Caliber Co.

CaliberCos Inc., a fully integrated real estate company, announced today that they have sold Treehouse Apartments, a 167-unit multifamily asset located in Tucson, Arizona for $23 million. The Company purchased the asset for $4.8 million in 2014, which at the time was approximately 70% below replacement cost. After an extensive $7.9-million renovation, which was completed in July 2017, the Company held the asset at a 10% cap rate on stabilized cost and subsequently sold it at an exit cap rate of 5%. As part of the renovation, Caliber transformed a Class-C property that was generating average rental rates of approximately $592 per month, into Class-A apartment homes that are now generating average rental rates of $975 per month. The asset features new cabinets and counter tops, in-unit washers and dryers, as well as community amenities such as a pool with fire features and BBQ, and a clubhouse complete with flat screen TV’s and a full kitchen. “This transaction is demonstrative of the value-add investment strategy,” stated Lisa Pudewell, Vice President of Real Estate Assets at Caliber. “As Arizona and other Southwest markets continue to surge with demand, we are proactively allocating resources to these vibrant markets through strategic asset sales, renovations and value-add acquisitions. We believe the sale of Treehouse Apartments fits perfectly into our business strategy and adds to our track record of delivering above average returns for our investors.” Ms. Pudewell concluded, “through distressed real estate investments and our recent Reg A+ offering, which will close on February 26, 2021, we are able to holistically manage every step of our investment process as we strive to create long-term value for our customers, company and community.” The asset is 3 miles from the University of Arizona and Banner Health Hospital and 5 miles from Downtown Tucson, which is near the Catalina Foothills recreation area and conveniently located to a variety of retail, dining and entertainment amenities. Tucson is the second most populated city in Arizona behind Phoenix and has benefited from the recent emigration of people from other more expensive U.S. cities seeking a lower cost of living and high quality of life, which is offered by Tucson’s temperate year-round weather, access to major transportation hubs and employment opportunities within the region as a student, a work from home employee or essential healthcare worker. Commenting on the sale, Susan Kauffman, MEB’s Director of Strategic Relationships, stated, “We are happy to have played a vital role in closing this sale, which generated an attractive profit for Caliber and provided class-A housing to the Tucson market. We owe much of the success to our Treehouse Apartments team and their Asset Director, Denise Trentacosta, who went above and beyond to produce an increase in NOI of 22% year over year since 2018.” Arthur Hill & Company Realty represented the Buyer and Justin Lanné with NAI Horizon represented the Seller. The Buyer is a private real estate investment group based in Chicago, IL. The seller, CaliberCos Inc. is a public, non-traded real estate company based in Phoenix, AZ. MEB Management Services is a residential and commercial property management company that provided property management services for Treehouse Apartments. Caliber Reg A+ Offering With a 12-year track record of growth and boasting a 26% Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) since 2017, Caliber has demonstrated its ability to create value for investors. Caliber is one of the fastest growing, award-winning real estate investment companies in the Southwest with an asset base that has grown by over 186% over the last four years through an exceptional real estate strategy that targets middle market investments within the Southwest region of the United states. The Company believes these markets offer the best supply and demand fundamentals that are essential to long-term value. In addition to Caliber’s recent real estate sale, it is in the final stages of an imminent opportunity to invest like an institution in an unconventional online public offering, which will close on February 26, 2021. Through a Reg A+ offering, Caliber is providing an opportunity for anyone to access a sophisticated, private real estate investment that has been traditionally reserved for accredited or institutional investors. Now accredited and non-accredited investors have a unique opportunity to join other Caliber owners by investing before the end of the round. Caliber is offering securities through the use of an Offering Statement that has been qualified by the Securities and Exchange Commission under Tier II of Regulation A. A copy of the Final Offering Circular that forms a part of the Offering Statement may be obtained from: Caliber: https://www.seedinvest.com/calibercos Contact Details Caliber Cos Inc. Victoria Rotondo +1 480-295-7600 victoria.rotondo@caliberco.com IRRealized LLC Mary Jensen 310-526-1707 mary@irrealized.com Company Website https://www.caliberco.com/

February 12, 2021 06:45 PM Eastern Standard Time

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DoorDash Helps You Give the Gift of Food this Holiday Season

D S Simon Media

The holidays are a time to connect with loved ones, celebrate family traditions, and give back to those around you. While that’s going to look a little bit different this year, DoorDash wants to help you keep those traditions alive, savor the flavor of the holidays and treat the ones you love near and far with our new Gifting feature. A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/DKm8_Og3PEE Whether you’re looking for a unique holiday present, a Thanksgiving gift, or simply want to show friends and family that you’re thinking of them no matter how far apart you are this year, DoorDash and Caviar now offer a new way for you to give delicious gifts to loved ones this holiday season and beyond. To celebrate the launch, from November 19th through Black Friday on November 27th, all customers on DoorDash or Caviar who spend $20 or more in gift-giving will get $10 off on their next order to treat themselves. Now more than ever, local restaurants and shops need our support. That’s why we’re challenging gift receivers to pay it forward, keep the spirit of giving alive all season long, and support local businesses. And for every gift given from November 24th through Giving Tuesday (DEC. 1), DoorDash will donate a meal to Feeding America. We’re inviting you to join us in fighting hunger during the season of charitable giving by gifting others and giving back at the same time. DoorDash will be matching your gifts by donating a meal to someone in need through Feeding America. Ereka Vetrini partnered with DoorDash and Your Update TV on a nationwide media tour to discuss giving the gift of food this holiday season, how to spread cheer, and give back. During her nationwide media tour talking with television and radio stations across the country, Ereka Vetrini also discussed: ● Creative solutions to connect with loved ones over the holidays and how to keep the season of family traditions alive ● How giving the gift of food can be a way to show someone you are thinking about them during this unprecedented holiday season—from birthdays to holidays gifts, to get-well-soon and thinking-of-you notes, ‘tis the season to spread cheer no matter how far apart you are ● Why edible gifts are the best gifts for everyone on your list ● How DoorDash and Feeding America are joining together to fight hunger ● The importance of supporting local restaurants this year who need us now more than ever to keep their doors open Through Gifting, you can send everything from sweet treats to savory meals and more, ranging from holiday baked goods and chocolates to celebratory cake and champagne, to soothing, get-well food and convenience items like chicken noodle soup, cough drops, and bath bombs. And with thousands of restaurants across the country to choose from ranging from national favorites like Baskin Robbins, Crumbl Cookies, See’s Candies, Krispy Kreme and Chipotle, to local heroes like Levain Bakery, Magnolia Bakery, Milk Bar, Salt & Straw, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream and more, there’s a perfect range of options for everyone on your list! Customers can choose from a wide selection of virtual cards to commemorate all types of gifting occasions, add a personalized gift message, and with just a few taps you can surprise and delight your loved one with a unique, customizable gift delivered instantly to their doorstep. About YourUpdateTV: YourUpdateTV is a social media video portal for organizations to share their content. It includes separate channels for Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Media and Entertainment, Money and Finance, Social Responsibility, Sports and Technology. Contact Details YourUpdateTV +1 212-736-2727 yourupdatetv@gmail.com

November 24, 2020 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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