Corporate Philanthropy

Kubota Awards $500,000 to 10 Nonprofits via Hometown Proud Grants

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Kubota Awards $500,000 to 10 Nonprofits via Hometown Proud Grants

Grapevine, Texas – September 28, 2026 -- Kubota Tractor Corporation has named ten community nonprofits as winners of its 2026 Hometown Proud grant program, each receiving $25,000 in cash and $25,000 toward Kubota equipment purchases, totaling $500,000 in combined funding and machinery across the country.

Program draws more than 1,100 applications in its sixth year

Kubota's review process selected 10 winners from over 1,100 submissions, covering agricultural education, workforce development, food security, youth empowerment and environmental stewardship projects. Since the program launched, Kubota has distributed more than $2.9 million in total funding and equipment to hometown initiatives nationwide.

MSE Gives MedStar Health $1.1M for D.C. Maternal, Pediatric Care

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MSE Gives MedStar Health $1.1M for D.C. Maternal, Pediatric Care

Washington, D.C. – September 26, 2026 -- Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) has donated $1.1 million to MedStar Health, extending a five-year philanthropic commitment first pledged in 2024 to fund maternal, infant and pediatric care programs across Washington, D.C.

MSE and MedStar Health extend a five-year funding pledge into its third year

The gift continues annual support MSE committed in 2024 to expand access to specialized health services for birthing mothers and children in the District. Since 2019, MSE and The Leonsis Family have contributed more than $13 million to MedStar Health initiatives, including pediatric community health, COVID-19 response and sports medicine programs.

Zhang Financial CEO Co-Chairs China Institute Centennial Gala in NYC

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Zhang Financial CEO Co-Chairs China Institute Centennial Gala in NYC

NEW YORK – September 16, 2026 -- Lynn Chen-Zhang, CEO of Zhang Financial, served as Co-Chair of the China Institute of America Centennial Grand Fashion Gala, held September 16, 2026, at The Pierre in New York City to mark the institute's 100th anniversary.

Gala draws top fashion designers and cultural leaders to mark 100-year milestone

The event was chaired by television personality and cultural ambassador Yue-Sai Kan, with designers Guo Pei and Vera Wang serving as Gala Ambassadors. Featured designers included Jason Wu, Vivienne Tam, Grace Chen and Laurence Xu. The gala also honored Fern Mallis, credited as the creator of New York Fashion Week.