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Tropical Smoothie Cafe Supports Rebuilding in Texas Post-Hurricane Harvey

by Katie Lee April 19, 2018

Atlanta — Tropical Smoothie Cafe has reopened its Rockport, Texas, cafe, which was destroyed by Hurricane Harvey in 2017. The fast growing, fast-casual restaurant concept also recently signed its 100th franchise agreement in the state of Texas.

April 19, 2018

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Houston Strong

by Katie Lee November 28, 2017

[EDITOR’S NOTE: A version of this story first appeared in our September 20, 2017 e-newsletter. Responses are from mid-September.]

November 28, 2017

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Albertsons Companies’ Hurricane Relief Fundraising Tops $8 Million

by Katie Lee September 25, 2017

Boise, Idaho — In the span of 21 days, Albertsons Companies’ customers and employees helped raise more than $8 million in disaster relief donations for the victims of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma through a point-of-sale campaign at its 2,300+ stores.

September 25, 2017

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Dick’s Sporting Goods Pledges More Than $5.5 Million Toward Hurricane Relief

by Katie Lee September 19, 2017

Pittsburgh — DICK’S Sporting Goods along with The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation have made a $5.5 million commitment to support communities impacted by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. The short term emergency requests and long term recovery support ranges from monetary donations, to equipment and apparel and other much needed supplies distributed in partnership with The American Red Cross and local authorities.

September 19, 2017