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BJ’s Wholesale Club Offers Exclusive BJ’s One Mastercard Event

BJ’s Wholesale Club, a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs, is offering an exclusive rewards event that will let BJ’s One Mastercard cardholders earn double rewards Dec. 7-10.

BJ’s One Mastercard cardholders will earn double rewards on practically everything in-club, online at BJs.com or in the BJ’s app. That means BJ’s One+ Mastercard cardholders will earn 10 percent back in rewards and BJ’s One Mastercard cardholders will earn 6 percent back in rewards during the promotion period.

Non-cardholders will also have the chance to earn double rewards when they apply and get approved for a card in advance of the savings event. To apply for a card, BJ’s members can visit the member services desk at their local club or BJs.com/BJsone.

“The BJ’s One Mastercard program offers our members some of the best rewards in retail with well over $100 million in rewards delivered back to our members this year,” said Bill Werner, executive vice president, strategy and development, BJ’s Wholesale Club. “To thank our cardholders during the holiday season of giving, we have partnered with Mastercard to double our BJ’s One Mastercard rewards on all purchases at BJ’s from Dec. 7th to Dec. 10th. With up to 10% back in rewards on top of our everyday 25 percent off grocery store prices, there will be no better time for our members to stock-up for the holidays or splurge on that extra special holiday gift.”

With no limit on the amount that can be earned during this special event, members can shop for holiday must-haves and everyday grocery essentials. The rewards can really stack up on BJ’s holiday gifting favorites, like an Xbox Series X 1TB Console (earn up to $49 in rewards) and Land Rover 12V Ride-On Vehicle Range Rover Evoque (earn up to $25 in rewards) or maximize holiday meal prep with a KitchenAid KP26M1X Pro 600 Series 6-Quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer (earn up to $39 in rewards).

Terms and limits apply.

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Alliant Employees Raise $2.3M+ for World Food Derby

Alliant Insurance Services employees came together once again and raised more than $2.3 million in combined cash, food, and essential item donations in the company’s 2023 World Food Derby competition. The efforts of employees across the company help to provide critical relief to at-risk communities around the globe. In addition, Alliant employees joined forces and contributed nearly 1,700 volunteer hours to numerous deserving organizations.

Created to support both local and global communities, World Food Derby is Alliant’s annual initiative to fundraise and volunteer time to help end world hunger in conjunction with World Food Day on Oct. 16. The 2023 Derby was expanded to include non-food-related organizations that are making a significant community impact.

“It is inspiring to see the teamwork, camaraderie, and compassion of Alliant employees as they come together to address the pressing need of food insecurity and pitch in to help communities and those in need,” said Diana Kiehl, chief administrative officer of Alliant and head of the company’s philanthropy program. “Each year, the World Food Derby has grown in size and scope, enabling us to extend a helping hand to families, youth, the homeless, veterans, and so many other deserving individuals and causes.”

As part of the Derby, Alliant designated three charitable organizations that employees also could choose to support. A special $15,000 company match was provided for donations made by Alliant employees to Operation HomefrontStreet Soccer USA, and Covenant House.

In addition to the World Food Derby competition, Alliant supports a broad array of programs and charitable organizations throughout the year while encouraging and empowering employees to pursue causes that matter to them. This organization-wide approach employs collaboration and stewardship to ensure Alliant makes the widest positive impact possible both today and long into the future.

2023 marks the 15th year Alliant has participated in World Food Day.

Alliant Insurance Services is one of the nation’s leading distributors of diversified insurance products and services. It operates through a network of specialized national platforms and local offices to offer  clients a comprehensive portfolio of solutions built on innovative thinking and personal service. The business of managing risk is getting more complex, and Alliant is meeting this complexity head-on, not with more layers of management, but with more creativity and agility. Alliant is changing the way  clients approach risk management and benefits, so they can capitalize on new opportunities to grow and protect their organizations. Visit alliant.com.

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Walmart Commits $2M to Support Direct Relief in Gaza, Israel

Walmart, Inc. and the Walmart Foundation have continued to look for ways to support people impacted by the devastating violence in Israel and Gaza that has unfolded over the past month following the terrorist attacks by Hamas. With the pause in fighting, the Walmart Foundation is committing $1 million to support Direct Relief, a nonprofit organization that will help provide emergency medical aid to civilians in Gaza as conditions permit.

This donation builds on the Walmart Foundation’s $1 million investment made earlier in Magen David Adom’s emergency services work in Israel.

“Our hearts remain with our associates, customers and members who have been personally impacted, as well as all those suffering as a result of this situation,” the company said in a statement. “Collectively, let’s focus on demonstrating compassion and kindness to one another. At Walmart and Sam’s Club we are working to ensure everyone feels they belong.”

Walmart Inc.  is a people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer helping people save money and live better – anytime and anywhere – in stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, approximately 240 million customers and members visit more than 10,500 stores and numerous eCommerce websites in 19 countries. With fiscal year 2023 revenue of $611 billion, Walmart employs approximately 2.1 million associates worldwide.

Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy, and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting corporate.walmart.com, on Facebook at facebook.com/walmart, on X (formerly known as Twitter) at twitter.com/walmart, and on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/walmart/.

Walmart.org represents the philanthropic efforts of Walmart and the Walmart Foundation. By focusing where the business has unique strengths, Walmart.org works to tackle key social and environmental issues and collaborate with others to spark long-lasting systemic change. Walmart has stores in 19 countries, employs more than 2 million associates and does business with thousands of suppliers who, in turn, employ millions of people.

Walmart.org is helping people live better by supporting programs to accelerate upward job mobility for frontline workers, advance equity, address hunger, build inclusive economic opportunity for people in supply chains, protect and restore nature, reduce waste and emissions and build strong communities where Walmart operates. To learn more, visit www.walmart.org or connect on X (formerly known as Twitter) @Walmartorg.

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