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IRVINE, California, May 5, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In response to a shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, volunteers called «Telluriders» from Kia Motors’ U.S. headquarters delivered the first of the 95,000 face shields the company is donating to hospitals and medical facilities throughout Southern California to Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo. The shields were assembled at Kia’s manufacturing plant in West Point, Georgia, and represent the latest element of «Kia’s Accelerate The Good» program. Previously, Kia donated $1 million to non-profit partners to help assist America’s homeless youth population, and also delivered N-95 face masks and gloves medical facilities throughout Orange County, California.

About Kia Motors America

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America has been the highest ranked mass market brand in initial quality for five consecutive years according to J.D. Power¹, and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands by Interbrand.  Kia serves as the «Official Automotive Partner» of the NBA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of nearly 800 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly assembled in West Point, Georgia.*

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*The Telluride, Sorento and Optima (excluding Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid) are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.

¹ Kia received the lowest rate of reported problems among mass market brands in the J.D. Power 2015-19 U.S. Initial Quality Studies of new vehicle owners’ experiences with their own vehicle after 90 days of ownership. Visit jdpower.com/awards for more details.

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 5, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Spring brings the focus of Consolidated Credit’s webinars to small businesses and student loan borrowers. Business owners and college graduates are having a particularly hard time dealing with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and Consolidated Credit plans to provide safe, educational resources for these groups.

The first of May marks the start of Small Business Month, and with millions of small businesses struggling in the current economy, Consolidated Credit is offering Money Never Sleeps on May 13 at 1 pm (EST).  The webinar will guide small business owners through:

• Getting COVID-19 aid for a small business.
• Creating a robust budget in six steps.
• Seven ways to overcome cash-flow problems.

The CARE Act stimulus package puts a strong focus on federal student loans, and, as of now, all federal student loans are in forbearance. The Handling Student Loan Debt webinar on June 10 at 1 pm (EST), will help borrowers who are feeling squeezed by their student loans. Consolidated Credit certified counselors will address:

• Forbearance and loan deferment.
• Income-based and income-contingent repayment.
• Student loan forgiveness.
• Expert help for burdensome student loans.

As the nation’s largest non-profit provider of debt solutions, Consolidated Credit plans to continue hosting webinars on the second Wednesday of every month. «Reaching those in need is our priority,» says April Lewis-Parks, director of education. «Attendees can ask questions at any time during these webinars, and we are always standing by to give resources to those in need.»

About: Consolidated Credit has helped more than 10 million people overcome debt and financial challenges. Their mission is to assist families throughout the United States to end financial crises and solve money management issues through education and counseling.

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LOS ANGELES, May 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — LiveXLive Media, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIVX) («LiveXLive» or the «Company»), a global digital media company focused on live entertainment, announced today that it has partnered with ‘Altísimo Live! Pop Culture and Music Festival’ on Cinco de Mayo to benefit Farmaid Relief COVID-19 Relief Fund which was created by Justice for Migrant Women and Hispanics In Philanthropy. Kicking off the tailgate at 1 pm EDT/10am PDT, LiveXLive will simulcast the special event across its platform and app, social media channels and its OTT channels on Amazon, Apple TV, Roku and Samsung TVs, desktop and mobile/tablet. Viewers can tune into the event, chat and mash by visiting the LiveXLive Events Page.

Featuring over 80 artists and celebrities (in alphabetical order): Adamari Lopez; Adriana Barraza; Ana Barbara; Ana Brenda Contreras; Andy Garcia; Angelica Vale; Anitta; Belinda; Bobby Pulido; Camila Chávez, Executive Director of the Dolores Huerta Foundation, CNCO; Cristela Alonzo; Dayanara Torres; Diane Guerrero; Dolores Huerta; Edward James Olmos; Elvis Crespo; Esai Morales; Flor Amargo; Fonseca; Farruko; Frankie Negron; Gente de Zona; Gloria and Emilio Estefan; Gloria Trevi; Guillermo Rodriguez (Guillermo from Jimmy Kimmel Live!); Howie D of The Backstreet Boys; Il Volo; Ivy Queen; Jesse & Joy; Juanes; Justin Quiles; La Energia Norteña; Larry Hernandez; Lila Downs; Los Tigres Del Norte; Luis Fonsi; Luis Guzmán; Maná; Maluma; Marc Anthony; Nicky Jam; Nicholas Gonzalez; Ozomatli; Rosanna Arquette; Roberto Aguirre; Roberto Pulido; Sandra Echeverría; Sech; Sofia Vergara; Steve Aoki; Tainy; Tito Puente, Jr.; and Wisin y Yandel.* Co-hosting alongside Eva Longoria will be Rosario Dawson, J Balvin, Kate Del Castillo and Alejandro Sanz. Note that the final schedule is subject to last minute changes, artist availability and technology during COVID-19.

«There are 2.5 million farm workers in the U.S. They are extremely vulnerable. There is a crisis in farm workers. They are not getting the support from our government and they are on the front lines of our very food supply,» said festival co-founder Manny Ruiz, «If the farm workers go down, our food supply goes down. So actually it’s a very patriotic reason to do this, aside from the humanitarian side.»

«It’s exciting to have the opportunity to change the narrative of Cinco de Mayo through the power of an innovative livestream production that is also fun, inclusive, interactive and purpose-driven,» says actress and TV host Lizza Monet Morales, who is the creative partner for Altísimo Live! and is co-producing it through WFHN-TV, a platform she co-founded.

«LiveXLive is proud to support such a great cause and equally excited to bring an incredible lineup of talent to viewers all around the world in partnership with the great folks at Altisimo Live!,» said Dermot McCormack, president of LiveXLive. «Live music continues to unite people as we work through these challenging times together.»

Fashion designers Mario De la Torre, Carlos Marrero, and Raul Peñaranda, will also join the event to share how they are using their talent and unique designs in support of the pandemic relief effort. Some of their special edition farmworker-inspired designs will be available for purchase in support of the fund.

This historic livestream benefit will aim to raise $3 million – $5 at a time– for the Farmworkers Pandemic Relief Fund and will include a jam-packed day of at-home, all-star performances, celebrity activations, comedy skits, and much more. Donations can be made on the Farmworkers’ COVID- 19 Pandemic Relief website or by texting CINCO to 91999 to make your $5 donation to support farmworkers.

Justice for Migrant Women and Hispanics in Philanthropy created the Farmworkers’ Pandemic Relief Fund in order to meet some of the community’s basic needs. Money raised through this fundraising effort will be disbursed to farmworker-serving organizations around the U.S. and Puerto Rico to help provide food, formula, diapers, emergency financial assistance for medical needs and other support during this crisis. Organizations such as the Coalition of Florida Farmworker Organizations (FL), East Coast Migrant Head Start Project (Multi-state), Farmworker Association of Florida (FL), The United Farm Workers Foundation (CA, WA), Pineros y Campesinos Unidos del Noreste (PCUN) (OR), Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA) (FL), Pathstone (Multi-state), NC Fields (NC), La Cooperativa Campesina de California (CA), Proteus, Inc. (Multi-state), Student Action with Farmworkers (NC), Telamon Corporation (Multi-state), UMOS (WI, MN) and La Union del Pueblo Entero (TX) have been named among the recipients from this fund who are providing the farmworker community members with much-needed aid.

LiveXLive has already streamed over 650 artists in the first two quarters of 2020 as compared to a total 300 artists total in the 2019 calendar year. Its inaugural Music Lives 48-hour nonstop global music festival garnered 50 million livestreams with an average of 200K concurrents and 3.6 billion video views for #musiclives on TikTok.

LiveXLive, accessible on the web as well as on devices from the car to home, brings music fans the best seat in the house for festivals, concerts and events worldwide, via a curated-by-people audio selection of millions of recorded songs, original programming segments comprised of live performances, podcasts, artist interviews, lifestyle segments, and show pilots. LiveXLive’s streams are also available on Amazon, Apple TV, Roku and Samsung TVs. LiveXLive operates a live events business and offers branded entertainment, content development, advertising, merchandising, and live streaming services. LiveXLive has already streamed over 650 artists in the first two quarters of 2020 as compared to 300 artists in total for the 2019 calendar year. For more information about LiveXLive, please visit www.livexlive.com.

About LiveXLive Media, Inc.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, LiveXLive Media, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIVX) (the «Company») is a global digital media company focused on live entertainment. The Company operates LiveXLive, the first ‘live social music network’, delivering premium livestreams, digital audio and on-demand music experiences from the world’s top music festivals and concerts, including Rock in Rio, EDC Las Vegas, the Montreux Jazz Festival, and many others. In April 2020, LiveXLive produced its first 48-hour music festival called ‘Music Lives’ with tremendous success as it earned over 50 million views and over 4.8 billion views for #musiclives on TikTok on 100+ performances. LiveXLive also gives audiences access to premium original content, artist exclusives and industry interviews. For more information, visit www.livexlive.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter at @livexlive, and YouTube.

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PLANO, Texas, May 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Amid growing demand for emergency relief as a result of COVID-19, the Toyota USA Foundation awarded $2.5 million in grants to a variety of nonprofits across the nation. Funds address crucial needs – particularly food assistance – in urban hot spots and in many communities where Toyota operates, as well as e-learning programs to help keep youth engaged.  

«We pivoted our foundation’s focus from STEM education to support the surge in demand for food assistance across the country,» said Mike Goss, Toyota USA Foundation president. «As we head into summer, and looking beyond, we also recognized the need to support a variety of e-learning programs with resources to expand access, engage youth and parents, and assist teachers.»

To date, including the above grants, Toyota has provided more than $8 million in funding and in-kind donations, including manufacturing and donating over 500,000 protective face shields for healthcare professionals.

«Along with contributing funding, team members are sharing their amazing spirit and expertise to help with relief efforts,» said Chris Reynolds, chief administrative officer, Manufacturing and Corporate Resources for Toyota Motor North America. «Scaling up the work of nonprofits across the country and helping bring awareness and credible information to understand the risks and share steps on how to avoid contracting the virus is critical to meeting increased needs throughout the country.»

Community service announcements for the African American and Hispanic communities are available by clicking here. To learn more about Toyota’s COVID-19 response efforts click here.

Toyota USA Foundation grants include:

National Grants ($1.2 million)

Toyota USA Foundation grants support emergency relief efforts, particularly for multicultural communities in urban hotspots including, but not limited to, Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, New Orleans and New York City. Grants were awarded to:

• The Salvation Army $700,000
• United Way $500,000 (This is in addition to the previous $500,000 awarded to United Way in March)

«Toyota’s generous donation will provide much-needed relief for those suffering from food insecurity, financial hardship and other effects from the economic disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic,» said Stan Little, Chief Experience Officer for United Way Worldwide. 

Grants in Toyota Operating Communities ($800,000)

Toyota USA Foundation grants address hunger in Toyota’s operational communities in 12 states. Grants include:

• Food Bank of North Alabama, Huntsville, Alabama, $55,000
• United Food Bank, Mesa, Arizona, $55,000
• Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP), Hiawatha, Iowa, $55,000
• Tri-State Food Bank Evansville, Indiana, $55,000
• God’s Pantry Food Bank, Lexington, Kentucky, $55,000
• Maryland Food Bank, Baltimore, Maryland, $55,000
• Food Gatherers in Ann Arbor, Michigan, $40,000
• Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels, Ypsilanti, Michigan, $25,000
• Bread For Life, Troy, Missouri, $30,000
• Lincoln County Council on Aging, Troy, Missouri $25,000
• Grow North Texas in Dallas, Texas $55,000
• North Texas Food Bank, Plano, Texas $65,000
• VNA Texas Meals on Wheels, Dallas, Texas $30,000
• San Antonio Food Bank, San Antonio, Texas $55,000
• Mid-South Food Bank, Memphis, Tennessee, $55,000
• Regional Inter-Faith Association (RIFA), Jackson, Tennessee, $55,000
• Five Loaves Two Fish Food Pantry, Welch, West Virginia, $55,000

«Mid-South Food Bank has seen a 207 percent increase in need throughout our service area,» said,» Cathy Pope, President & CEO, Mid-South Food Bank. «The clients before COVID-19 still need us, and people who never dreamed they would need the food bank find themselves really struggling to put food on the table.  We are working to meet this increased need over the next six to 12 months as families recover.»

Along with a mobile food pantry launched by Toyota Mississippi and Mid-South Food Bank, Toyota also worked Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Grow North Texas, University of North Texas at Dallas Mobile Market, Veggie Project, and Lonestar Human Services to distribute produce and hygiene packs to families in need in the DFW region.

E-learning Grants

 The Toyota USA Foundation also funded:

• Girls Who Code for its new online program – Girls Who Code at Home – and to support video-based activities, $125,000
• Code.org to expand K-12 computer science education in the DFW region by training teachers with its all-new virtual learning program that combines asynchronous learning combined with synchronous, facilitator-led virtual sessions, $125,000
• Science Buddies to create a free online tool for learners to discover STEM pathways and careers, $200,000
• SkillsUSA to expand complementary access to its signature online program — Career Essentials — to more than 830 students: $50,000

«Our free hands-on STEM activities, which are shorter and typically use materials easily found around a home, make STEM learning more accessible to a variety of diverse audiences,» said Tina Lanese, senior vice president, Science Buddies. «Through this grant we will be able to build on these activities to help learners discover pathways to STEM careers as they engage in activities during this period, into the summer and beyond.»

For more information on Toyota’s COVID-19 response, please visit: www.toyota.com/toyota-covid-19-response/ (English) www.toyota.com/espanol/toyota-covid-19-response/ (Spanish)

About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. and North America for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands. During that time, Toyota has created a tremendous value chain as our teams have contributed to world-class design, engineering, and assembly of more than 40 million cars and trucks in North America, where we have 14 manufacturing plants, 15 including our joint venture in Alabama (10 in the U.S.), and directly employ more than 47,000 people (over 36,000 in the U.S.). Our 1,800 North American dealerships (nearly 1,500 in the U.S.) sold 2.7 million cars and trucks (2.4 million in the U.S.) in 2019.

The Toyota USA Foundation supports innovative programs and builds partnerships with organizations that are dedicated to improving the teaching and learning of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

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CARROLLTON, Texas, May 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — In a profession that often leaves doctors feeling isolated, MB2 Dental, a Dallas-based Dental Partnership Organization, breaks the mold of a typical dental group and celebrates unity between their dentist partners by virtually creating an anthem video that showcases their sentiment during this difficult time.

With over 140 doctor owners across 15 states, it’s been more important than ever to stay connected with one another to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.

«Our doctor owners and executive team have been in constant communication since the start of this pandemic,» said CEO and Founder, Dr. Steven Villanueva, «As our doctor partners have been seeing emergency patients, our in house team has worked around the clock to support them through every challenge over the last couple months. On the MB2 business development side, we’ve continued to meet with dozens of potential partners all throughout the week. We’ve taken our meetings virtual, it’s worked out quite well.»

The virtual video project was a great opportunity for all MB2 partners, both tenured and new, to come together and express their appreciation for their friendships during this difficult time.

«My favorite memory of MB2 was when I first visited the MB2 home office in Carrollton, Texas last fall,» recounts Dr. Greg Atwood who partnered with MB2 in January, «This opened my eyes to the strength of MB2 at its foundation, but what I remember the most is the fun and excitement that everyone there seemed to be enjoying.  It really seemed like a group of friends enjoying their time together and working toward something they really believe in.  That experience got me excited about being part of that group and gave me the confidence that MB2 was going to make it through any tough times ahead.  Little did I know that we were only months away from the COVID-19 pandemic. The support and confidence MB2 has provided through this challenge has been priceless.»

While emergency treatment has continued throughout COVID-19, MB2 affiliated dentists are eager to get back to treating patients’ needs on a regular basis, in accordance with state guidelines, as well as CDC and OSHA best practices.

«We don’t know what’s going to happen in the next phase of this, but what we do know, is that we’ll get through this together,» said Dr. Villanueva, «This video was something fun we created to represent who we really are at the end of the day: a group of friends, who just happen to also love practicing dentistry. We are making it through this and we will come out stronger because of it.»

About MB2 Dental

Carrollton, Texas-based MB2 Dental is a first-of-its-kind dental partnership organization founded and led by dentist and entrepreneur, CEO Dr. Chris Steven Villanueva, with a mission to empower dentists to preserve their profession. Since its founding in 2007, MB2 has partnered with hundreds of dentists to help them stay in the driver’s seat as they maximize their talents, connect as part of a community and build exceptional wealth. MB2 currently partners with affiliated practices in 15 states: Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas.

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