At the 400th home celebration, HFOT honored Marine Lance Corporal Alberto Flores. Alberto Flores joined the military to support his family, and quickly fell in love with the camaraderie and brotherhood he shared with his fellow Marines. On May 12, 2005, Lance Corporal Flores was on his second combat deployment in Ramadi, Iraq when his vehicle hit an improvised explosive device. He sustained severe damage to his right leg. Due to multiple infections, his leg was amputated above the knee. Alberto received his prosthetic leg at Brooke Army Medical Center, relearning how to walk over a six-month period under the guidance of his physical therapy team. "Commitments from our partners like ACE Cash Express help get more severely injured post-9/11 Veterans into the specially adapted custom homes they need and deserve," said Tom Landwermeyer, HFOT President/CEO and Brigadier General, USA (Ret)

"We are deeply grateful for the unwavering support from the 'Chip in for Charity' Flare Account and Porte 'DoorToChange' programs, which empowers us to advance our mission of advocating for the welfare of all animals," said Steve McVeigh, Vice President of Business Development for the Humane Society of the United States.Over the past few months, the HSUS Animal Rescue Team has provided lifesaving support to animals after Hurricane Helene and Milton's destruction, working across Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, and Tennessee. The HSUS delivered truckloads of essential supplies—carriers, crates, cat litter, pet food, veterinary supplies, and more—to the hardest-hit counties in multiple states."Supporting the HSUS is deeply meaningful to us at Populus," said Jacqueline O'Reilly, Vice President of Marketing at Populus Financial Group. "Our team's visit to Black Beauty Ranch was an eye-opening experience, underscoring the incredible impact that compassionate care and dedicated advocacy can have on animals in need. This partnership aligns with our commitment to giving back and inspires us to help create a world where every animal is treated with respect and kindness."Since the beginning of 2020, Populus Financial Group has made significant contributions totaling over $274,000 to the HSUS. Through these donations, we are actively supporting initiatives that provide immediate care, rehabilitation, and shelter for vulnerable animals, helping to create a safer environment for them in the aftermath of challenging situations. Together, we are making a meaningful impact on the lives of countless animals in need.For more information about the Flare Account, visit www.flareaccount.com

Dash Solutions is now leveraging Visa’s digital payment network, Visa Direct, to allow Dash customers to send real-time payments. This integration is part of an expanded strategic collaboration between Dash Solutions, which is a provider of digital payment and engagement program management tools to corporate customers, and Visa, the companies said in a Tuesday (June 11) press release. “Our collaboration with Visa Direct empowers us to offer an unparalleled disbursement experience through our SpendIT SendIT offering,” Stephen Faust, CEO at Dash Solutions, said in the release. “This means businesses can tailor solutions to their specific needs, ensuring every payout is as efficient and user-friendly as possible.”