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DALLAS, Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — MoneyGram International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGI), a global leader in cross-border P2P payments and money transfers, today announced record online transactions during the holiday season. For December, MoneyGram Online (MGO) delivered 142% year-over-year cross-border transaction growth and reported the largest number of transactions ever in a given month. Driven by strong demand for the app and its real-time capabilities to send directly to bank accounts and mobile wallets, every country with MGO capabilities delivered a record number of transactions in the month.

«During these uncertain times, when reliability, speed and affordability, coupled with digital-first offerings have mattered more than ever, customers continue to choose the MoneyGram brand in record numbers,» said Alex Holmes, MoneyGram Chairman and CEO. «Our growth this holiday season is another important milestone in our consumer-centric digital transformation, and the entire company is incredibly excited about the skyrocketing momentum in our direct-to-consumer business.»

MoneyGram previously announced strong consumer sentiment going into the 2020 holiday season, and the December growth in transactions once again highlights the resilience of money transfer consumers to support their loved ones abroad, despite economic hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Consumers reported that increased needs of family and friends abroad was the largest factor impacting decisions to send money in 2020, above personal situations such as change in income. Sending money for food expenses topped the list with 70% of respondents reporting that those abroad needed more money to take care of their families. This was followed by expenses for housing (55%) and healthcare (52%).

In the survey, consumers also reported that the pandemic had led to an increase in family and friends requesting to receive money digitally, such as direct into a bank account or a mobile wallet instead of cash. Consistent with these findings, in the month of December, MoneyGram achieved its highest month ever for money transfers sent directly to accounts. Growth was driven by real-time transfers utilizing Visa Direct, which increased over 500% in December as compared to the prior year.

«Our leading digital capabilities – including real-time transfers and the industry’s best user experience – continue to drive phenomenal results, and we’re proud to be the leading choice in cross-border money transfer for consumers this holiday season,» said Kamila Chytil, MoneyGram COO and leader of the Company’s digital business. «As we look ahead, we’re focused on scaling even faster and ensuring our customers have the best digital experience imaginable.»

About MoneyGram International, Inc.
MoneyGram is a global leader in cross-border P2P payments and money transfers. Its consumer-centric capabilities enable family and friends to quickly and affordably send money in more than 200 countries and territories, with 81 now digitally enabled.

MoneyGram leverages its modern, mobile, and API-driven platform and collaborates with the world’s leading brands to serve millions of people each year through both its walk-in business and its direct-to-consumer digital business.

With a strong culture of innovation and a relentless focus on utilizing technology to deliver the world’s best customer experience, MoneyGram is leading the evolution of digital P2P payments.

For more information, please visit ir.moneygram.com and follow @MoneyGram.

Media Contact
Stephen Reiff
Media@MoneyGram.com 

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SOURCE MoneyGram

DALLAS, Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — MoneyGram International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGI), a global leader in cross-border P2P payments and money transfers, today announced record online transactions during the holiday season. For December, MoneyGram Online (MGO) delivered 142% year-over-year cross-border transaction growth and reported the largest number of transactions ever in a given month. Driven by strong demand for the app and its real-time capabilities to send directly to bank accounts and mobile wallets, every country with MGO capabilities delivered a record number of transactions in the month.

«During these uncertain times, when reliability, speed and affordability, coupled with digital-first offerings have mattered more than ever, customers continue to choose the MoneyGram brand in record numbers,» said Alex Holmes, MoneyGram Chairman and CEO. «Our growth this holiday season is another important milestone in our consumer-centric digital transformation, and the entire company is incredibly excited about the skyrocketing momentum in our direct-to-consumer business.»

MoneyGram previously announced strong consumer sentiment going into the 2020 holiday season, and the December growth in transactions once again highlights the resilience of money transfer consumers to support their loved ones abroad, despite economic hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Consumers reported that increased needs of family and friends abroad was the largest factor impacting decisions to send money in 2020, above personal situations such as change in income. Sending money for food expenses topped the list with 70% of respondents reporting that those abroad needed more money to take care of their families. This was followed by expenses for housing (55%) and healthcare (52%).

In the survey, consumers also reported that the pandemic had led to an increase in family and friends requesting to receive money digitally, such as direct into a bank account or a mobile wallet instead of cash. Consistent with these findings, in the month of December, MoneyGram achieved its highest month ever for money transfers sent directly to accounts. Growth was driven by real-time transfers utilizing Visa Direct, which increased over 500% in December as compared to the prior year.

«Our leading digital capabilities – including real-time transfers and the industry’s best user experience – continue to drive phenomenal results, and we’re proud to be the leading choice in cross-border money transfer for consumers this holiday season,» said Kamila Chytil, MoneyGram COO and leader of the Company’s digital business. «As we look ahead, we’re focused on scaling even faster and ensuring our customers have the best digital experience imaginable.»

About MoneyGram International, Inc.
MoneyGram is a global leader in cross-border P2P payments and money transfers. Its consumer-centric capabilities enable family and friends to quickly and affordably send money in more than 200 countries and territories, with 81 now digitally enabled.

MoneyGram leverages its modern, mobile, and API-driven platform and collaborates with the world’s leading brands to serve millions of people each year through both its walk-in business and its direct-to-consumer digital business.

With a strong culture of innovation and a relentless focus on utilizing technology to deliver the world’s best customer experience, MoneyGram is leading the evolution of digital P2P payments.

For more information, please visit ir.moneygram.com and follow @MoneyGram.

Media Contact
Stephen Reiff
Media@MoneyGram.com 

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AUSTIN, Texas, 5 de enero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — ¿Busca una placa especial para su vehículo en Texas? Pues bien, ¡ahora encontrarla es más fácil que nunca! My Plates, el sitio web del proveedor de placas especiales oficiales ahora alberga los más de 450 estilos de placas de Texas. El lanzamiento del nuevo sitio web cumple el objetivo del Departamento de Vehículos Motorizados de Texas (TxDMV) para que el proveedor de placas construya una nueva tienda online que ofrezca al público la comodidad de una tienda con todos los servicios para todas las placas vehiculares especiales, evitando así que los usuarios tengan que hacer múltiples visitas a diferentes tiendas virtuales.

Hasta ahora, la tienda virtual alojada en el sitio web estatal de TxDMV ofrecía más de 350 placas especiales, mientras que, por su parte, el sitio web de My Plates ofrecía más de 120 placas adicionales. Ahora, los texanos pueden visitar una sola tienda virtual de placas que lo tiene todo: www.myplates.com . 

Al comprar en el nuevo www.myplates.com, los texanos pueden estar seguros de que todas las placas que antes estaban en el sitio de TxDMV conservan el mismo precio, nada ha cambiado, ¡excepto la comodidad! Las placas en el nuevo sitio web van desde $30 al año, y las personalizaciones desde $40 al año. El nuevo www.myplates.com también cuenta con todas las placas estatales y militares que TxDMV ofrecía antes, las que usualmente son gratuitas para los texanos elegibles.

Otra novedad es el ambiente receptivo del sitio web renovado de My Plates, que hace fácil para los texanos visualizar, crear y comprar sus placas especiales entre múltiples modelos. Ahora es posible comprar fácilmente desde su laptop, su tableta o su celular. 

Una nueva campaña de marketing programada para lanzarse en enero de 2021 presentará la novedosa tienda con todos los servicios relacionados con las placas especiales. Esta campaña busca que los texanos puedan enterarse de que My Plates lo tiene todo. Ya sea que busca una placa militar, una de conservación del ambiente o una para apoyar alguna causa benéfica, My Plates la tiene. Cabe resaltar que My Plates seguirá ofreciendo los diseños de proveedor actuales, incluido el Classic Black, la placa más popular en Texas, que puede llevar un mensaje personalizado de siete letras.

My Plates se lanzó en noviembre de 2009 y ha vendido cerca de 500,000 placas especiales en todo el estado, recaudando más de $100 millones para los ingresos generales de Texas. Además de estos ingresos, también ha recaudado millones para diferentes universidades, obras benéficas y becas estudiantiles. 

«Estamos muy complacidos con el éxito del programa hasta la fecha, esto gracias a todos los texanos que lo han apropiado y apoyado, y esperamos seguir siendo exitosos para el estado de Texas«, expresó Steve Farra, presidente de My Plates. 

Los texanos que deseen conocer más pueden visitar www.myplates.com, llamar al centro de servicio al cliente de My Plates en el 888-769-7528 (L – V de 8:00 a. m. a 5:00 p. m.), o visitar su oficina de impuestos del condado.

My Plates diseña y comercializa placas especiales nuevas como proveedor del Departamento de Vehículos Motorizados de Texas. Los texanos han comprado más de 495,000 placas de My Plates desde noviembre de 2009, lo que ha permitido recaudar más de $100 millones de ingresos estatales. El objetivo de My Plates es crear relaciones de beneficio común a largo plazo que permitan maximizar los ingresos para el estado a través de la venta de placas especiales My Plates. www.myplates.com.

El Departamento de Vehículos Motorizados de Texas registra y matricula vehículos motorizados, otorga licencias a comercializadores de vehículos motorizados, acredita transportadores motorizados, emite permisos de carga sobredimensionada o con exceso de peso, investiga quejas contra concesionarios y transportadores motorizados, y otorga subvenciones a agencias policiales para reducir robos y asaltos a vehículos. Obtenga más información en www.txdmv.gov.

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ELIZABETH, N.J., 5 de enero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Un número desproporcionado de comunidades latinas/latinx en los Estados Unidos ha sido devastada por la pandemia del COVID-19 en el 2020. Según el CDC, en comparación con los blancos no-latinos, los latinos/latinx tienen 2.8 veces más probabilidades de contraer el COVID-19; 4.6 veces más probabilidades de ser hospitalizados y 1.1 veces más probabilidades de morir. PROCEED, Inc.,- NCTSTA, una organización sin fines de lucro ubicada en Elizabeth, Nueva Jersey, ha sido seleccionada por el CDC para dirigir un programa nacional de asistencia del desarrollo de capacitaciones titulado «Desarrollo de la capacidad de la comunidad latina para responder al COVID-19». El programa está destinado a aumentar la capacidad de las comunidades latinas/latinx para responder a la pandemia, específicamente en los estados donde el COVID-19 ha afectado con más fuerza a la comunidad. Para lograr este objetivo, PROCEED, Inc.,- NCTSTA está financiando y asociándose con organizaciones nacionales y locales que se identifican como latinas/latinx y organizaciones comunitarias (CBOs en inglés) que sirven a esta población y que trabajan directamente con la comunidad latina/latinx con un alto riesgo de contraer el COVID-19. Los componentes del proyecto incluirán:

• Una evaluación estratégica del impacto de la pandemia en las comunidades latinas/latinx, o segmentos de éstas comunidades, afectadas en estados clave de los Estados Unidos por el COVID-19.
• La creación de mensajes bilingües sobre el COVID-19 para diferentes segmentos de la población latina/latinx, tomando en cuenta la cultura, el idioma y la situación única de cada población.
• El adiestramiento y movilización de equipos de Promotoras para entregar mensajes precisos sobre la prevención del COVID-19 y estrategias de mitigación comunitaria para mantenerse saludables durante y después de la pandemia.
• La creación de un comité asesor nacional (NAC por sus siglas en inglés) latino de alto funcionamiento, compuesto de socios, financiadores y miembros de la comunidad clave en todo Estados Unidos.
• La vinculación de las comunidades a agencias locales para las pruebas y tratamiento del COVID-19, recursos y otros servicios humanos o de salud que ayuden a mitigar el impacto de la pandemia en las comunidades latinas/latinx en las regiones escogidas.

En conjunto esta coalición nacional latina/latinx de COVID-19 ayudará a expandir el alcance del proyecto a diversos sectores de salud, servicios humanos, religiosos, sociales y económicos. La coalición se asegurará de que los grupos más vulnerables de la comunidad latina/latinx tengan acceso a recursos y a información veráz, puntual, cultural y lingüisticamente apropriada. Las promotoras, trabajadoras de salud comunitarias de confianza, ayudarán a facilitar el conocimiento y la información basada en la ciencia relacionada con la prevención, pruebas y tratamiento del COVID-19. También referirán y vincularán a personas y familias a servicios esenciales proporcionados por proveedores locales de confianza. Seis organizaciones comunitarias han sido financiadas como socios principales por PROCEED, Inc.,-NCTSTA para implementar este projecto: Farmworker Justice, Latino Commission on AIDS (LCAO), El Centro, Progreso Latino, Chicago Hispanic Health Coalition (CHHC), and Rural Community Workers Alliance (RCWA); alcanzando a las comunidades latinas/latinx en California, Florida, Arizona, Kansas, Missouri, Rhode Island, Ilinois, la ciudad de Nueva York, y Oregón. Juntos, trabajarán con grupos de la comunidad latina/latinx incluyendo a personas con enfermedades crónicas pre-existentes, mujeres, familias, inmigrantes, trabajadores esenciales (por ejemplo, campesinos y empacadores de carnes) y otros sectores en la comunidad latina/latinx a lo largo del rango del nivel de aculturación. Este proyecto comenzó en Septiembre del 2020 y culminará en Junio del 2021.

**El proyecto «Desarollo de la capacidad de la comunidad latina para combatir el COVID-19» es financiado en su totalidad por los Centros de Control de Enfermedades y Prevención (CDC) del Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos (HHS) de los Estados Unidos bajo la oportunidad de financiación CDC/HHS OT18-1802, titulado «Fortaleciendo los sistemas y servicios de salud pública a través de alianzas nacionales para mejorar y proteger la salud de la nación» via el acuerdo cooperativo con PROCEED, Inc. El contenido es responsabilidad exclusiva de los autores y no representa necesariamente los puntos de vista del CDC o del gobierno de los Estados Unidos.

Esther Sciammarella chhc@chicagohispanichealthcoalition.org
312-842-2340

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ELIZABETH, N.J., Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — A disproportionate number of Latino/Latinx communities across the US have been devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. According to the CDC, Latino/Latinx individuals, when compared to non-Hispanic White persons, are 2.8 times more likely to become infected with COVID-19, nearly 4.6 times more likely to become hospitalized by the virus, and are 1.1 times more likely to die from it. PROCEED, Inc.,- NCTSTA, a nonprofit organization located in Elizabeth, New Jersey, has been commissioned by the CDC to lead a national Capacity Building Assistance program, «Building Latino Community Capacity to Respond to COVID-19.» The program is intended to increase the capacity of Latino/Latinx communities to respond to the pandemic, specifically in states where COVID-19 has hit Latino/Latinx communities the hardest. To achieve its aim, PROCEED, Inc.,- NCSTA is funding and partnering with trusted national and local Latino/Latinx-identified and Latino/Latinx-serving community-based organizations (CBO’s) that work with Latino/Latinx populations at elevated risk for COVID-19. Project components will include:

• Strategically assessing the impact of COVID-19 among Latino/Latinx communities, or segments of the community, disproportionally affected by COVID-19 in key U.S. states.
• Designing culturally, linguistically, and situationally competent bilingual COVID-19 messaging for various segments of the Latino/Latinx population.
• Training & mobilizing teams of Promotoras/Community Health Workers to deliver accurate COVID-19 prevention messages and community mitigation strategies to stay healthy during and after the pandemic.
• Convening a high-functioning Latino/Latinx COVID-19 National Advisory Committee (NAC) comprised of partners, funders, and key community stakeholders across the US.
• Linking communities to local COVID-19 testing, treatment, resources and other health & human services to mitigate the impact of the pandemic on the Latino/Latinx communities in targeted regions.

Collectively, this national COVID-19 Latino/Latinx coalition will help expand the projects’ reach across various health, human services, faith-based, social, and economic sectors. The coalition will ensure that accurate, timely, and culturally & linguistically appropriate information and resources are accessible to the most vulnerable Latino/Latinx groups. Promotoras, trusted community health workers, will help facilitate awareness and science-based information related to COVID-19 prevention, testing, and treatment. They also will refer and link individuals and families to essential services offered by trusted local providers. Six community-based Core Partner organizations have been funded by PROCEED, Inc.,- NCTSTA to implement this initiative: Farmworker Justice, Latino Commission on AIDS (LCAO), El Centro, Progreso Latino, Chicago Hispanic Health Coalition (CHHC), and Rural Community Workers Alliance (RCWA). Together they will reach Latino/Latinx communities in California, Florida, Arizona, Kansas, Missouri, Rhode Island, Illinois, New York City, and Oregon. Jointly, they will work with Latino/Latinx communities that include, but are not limited to, individuals with pre-existing chronic health conditions, women and families, immigrants, and essential workers (e.g., meatpacking workers, farmers), among other Latino/Latinx segments across the acculturation spectrum. The project launched in September and will run through June 2021.

**The «Building Latino Community Capacity to Respond to COVID-19» project is 100% supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under CDC/HHS Funding Opportunity OT18-1802, entitled «Strengthening Public Health Systems and Services through National Partnerships to Improve and Protect the Nation’s Health» via a Cooperative Agreement with PROCEED, Inc. The contents are those of the author(s)and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CDC/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

Esther Sciammarella chhc@chicagohispanichealthcoalition.org
312-842-2340

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SOURCE PROCEED, Inc.; Chicago Hispanic Health Coalition

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) has released its 2019 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, which outlines the company’s strategies and progress around its corporate responsibility pillars of People, Community and Planet. The report also details Sands’ extensive governance practices that ensure ethics and accountability in all areas of the business.

Highlights from the company’s 2019 performance include marked progress in key environmental programs involving plastics elimination and renewable energy transition; expansion of social programs to support Team Member wellness, engage small and medium enterprises and solve community problems in local regions; and continued focus on globalizing best practices and training programs around governance initiatives to ensure safeguards and the highest standards of business conduct.

As a result of its 2019 performance, Sands was the only Integrated Resort company named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America and one of only 10 companies in North America named to the CDP «A» list for both climate change and water security.

«We are a valuable contributor to our host regions by providing thousands of jobs, substantial tourism and tax revenue, and significant procurement and local business spending,» said Patrick Dumont, executive vice president and chief financial officer. «As important to the economic engine we deliver is our unwavering commitment to sustainable, responsible and ethical business practices that underscore our mission to be an employer and business partner of choice.»

To best showcase its performance, Sands has combined all elements of its 2019 sustainability efforts into a single report, outlining the following areas:

• Environment: The 2019 ESG report outlines Sands’ performance in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and other key environmental reporting benchmarks in the areas of energy and emissions performance, including global carbon footprint and overall energy consumption, total water use, and waste diverted from landfills.
• Social: The 2019 ESG report outlines Team Member enrichment programs in the areas of training and development; wellness; and diversity, equity and inclusion, as well as community improvement and engagement projects focused on building regional resiliency, supporting workforce development and preserving local culture and heritage.
• Governance: The 2019 ESG report outlines all aspects of the company’s efforts to provide transparency and accountability, including Board of Directors oversight, internal ESG governance practices and specific governance programs in the areas of responsible gaming, anti-corruption, counter-human trafficking, health and safety, and responsible sourcing.

To read the full report detailing Sands’ 2019 sustainability performance and accomplishments, visit: https://investor.sands.com/Company/Sustainability/default.aspx

About Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS)

Las Vegas Sands is the world’s preeminent developer and operator of world-class Integrated Resorts. We deliver unrivaled economic benefits to the communities in which we operate.  

Sands created the meetings, incentives, convention and exhibition (MICE)-based Integrated Resort. Our industry-leading Integrated Resorts provide substantial contributions to our host communities including growth in leisure and business tourism, sustained job creation and ongoing financial opportunities for local small and medium-sized businesses.

Our properties include The Venetian Resort and Sands Expo in Las Vegas, and the iconic Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. Through majority ownership in Sands China Ltd., we have developed the largest portfolio of properties on the Cotai Strip in Macao, including The Venetian Macao, The Plaza and Four Seasons Hotel Macao, The Londoner Macao and The Parisian Macao, as well as the Sands Macao on the Macao Peninsula.

Sands is dedicated to being a good corporate citizen, anchored by the core tenets of serving people, planet and communities.  We deliver a great working environment for our team members worldwide, drive social impact through the Sands Cares charitable giving and community engagement program and lead in environmental performance through the award-winning Sands ECO360 global sustainability program. To learn more, please visit www.sands.com.

Contacts:

Kristin Koca
Kristin.Koca@sands.com
702.414.3218

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ELIZABETH, N.J., Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — A disproportionate number of Latino/Latinx communities across the US have been devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. According to the CDC, Latino/Latinx individuals, when compared to non-Hispanic White persons, are 2.8 times more likely to become infected with COVID-19, nearly 4.6 times more likely to become hospitalized by the virus, and are 1.1 times more likely to die from it. PROCEED, Inc.,- NCTSTA, a nonprofit organization located in Elizabeth, New Jersey, has been commissioned by the CDC to lead a national Capacity Building Assistance program, «Building Latino Community Capacity to Respond to COVID-19.» The program is intended to increase the capacity of Latino/Latinx communities to respond to the pandemic, specifically in states where COVID-19 has hit Latino/Latinx communities the hardest. To achieve its aim, PROCEED, Inc.,- NCSTA is funding and partnering with trusted national and local Latino/Latinx-identified and Latino/Latinx-serving community-based organizations (CBO’s) that work with Latino/Latinx populations at elevated risk for COVID-19. Project components will include:

• Strategically assessing the impact of COVID-19 among Latino/Latinx communities, or segments of the community, disproportionally affected by COVID-19 in key U.S. states.
• Designing culturally, linguistically, and situationally competent bilingual COVID-19 messaging for various segments of the Latino/Latinx population.
• Training & mobilizing teams of Promotoras/Community Health Workers to deliver accurate COVID-19 prevention messages and community mitigation strategies to stay healthy during and after the pandemic.
• Convening a high-functioning Latino/Latinx COVID-19 National Advisory Committee (NAC) comprised of partners, funders, and key community stakeholders across the US.
• Linking communities to local COVID-19 testing, treatment, resources and other health & human services to mitigate the impact of the pandemic on the Latino/Latinx communities in targeted regions.

Collectively, this national COVID-19 Latino/Latinx coalition will help expand the projects’ reach across various health, human services, faith-based, social, and economic sectors. The coalition will ensure that accurate, timely, and culturally & linguistically appropriate information and resources are accessible to the most vulnerable Latino/Latinx groups. Promotoras, trusted community health workers, will help facilitate awareness and science-based information related to COVID-19 prevention, testing, and treatment. They also will refer and link individuals and families to essential services offered by trusted local providers. Six community-based Core Partner organizations have been funded by PROCEED, Inc.,- NCTSTA to implement this initiative: Farmworker Justice, Latino Commission on AIDS (LCAO), El Centro, Progreso Latino, Chicago Hispanic Health Coalition (CHHC), and Rural Community Workers Alliance (RCWA). Together they will reach Latino/Latinx communities in California, Florida, Arizona, Kansas, Missouri, Rhode Island, Illinois, New York City, and Oregon. Jointly, they will work with Latino/Latinx communities that include, but are not limited to, individuals with pre-existing chronic health conditions, women and families, immigrants, and essential workers (e.g., meatpacking workers, farmers), among other Latino/Latinx segments across the acculturation spectrum. The project launched in September and will run through June 2021.

**The «Building Latino Community Capacity to Respond to COVID-19» project is 100% supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under CDC/HHS Funding Opportunity OT18-1802, entitled «Strengthening Public Health Systems and Services through National Partnerships to Improve and Protect the Nation’s Health» via a Cooperative Agreement with PROCEED, Inc. The contents are those of the author(s)and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CDC/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

Esther Sciammarella chhc@chicagohispanichealthcoalition.org
312-842-2340

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SOURCE PROCEED, Inc.; Chicago Hispanic Health Coalition