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EPIC’s Inland Empire Team Supports the Local Community in a Big Way

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 10, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants (EPIC), a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, today announced details of community support provided by their Inland Empire division.

Led by managing principal Dan Ryan and principals David McNeil and Joe Cotugna, EPIC's Inland Empire team has historically been very active in the surrounding community, supporting a variety of non-profit and community service organizations.

The Joyful Child Foundation has been one of the most significant beneficiaries. For the past two years, EPIC has been the title sponsor of a golf tournament directly benefiting the Foundation, which is dedicated to protecting children from predators and molesters.

In 2015, the "EPIC Invitational Golf Tournament" raised approximately $28,000 for the Joyful Child Foundation. This year's tournament, held on March 25, 2016, generated an additional $40,477 - for a two year total of nearly $70,000.

Said Dan Ryan, "We have seen the visible impact of our efforts around our community in advertising for the Foundation as well as their increased communications with sponsors and those they serve, including a new newsletter."

Erin D. Runnion, Founder of The Joyful Child Foundation shared: "The Joyful Child Foundation - In Memory of Samantha Runnion is excited to have the opportunity to bring our BRAVE Programs to the Inland Empire, thanks to the generosity of EPIC Insurance Brokers. Last year's gift provided training to community partner agencies that serve hundreds of disadvantaged children and we are delighted to have a Master Trainer in the area offering monthly programs at Operation Safe House and establish classes with the City of Riverside's Youth Programs. EPIC's support made it possible for The Joyful Child to receive a letter of intent to bring the BRAVE Curriculum to Riverside Unified School District, so that we can train teachers to deliver our age-appropriate safety education in every classroom. It takes a community to keep our children safe and EPIC is leading the way to empower every child to be brave and safe."

EPIC principal Joe Cotugna added, "We are proud and honored to be able to make such an impact in our community in support of an important organization like The Joyful Child Foundation."

EPIC employees are very active in their communities on both an individual basis and in teams. COMMUNITY is one of EPIC's 10 guiding principles, collectively known as "EPICness." Learn more: http://www.epicbrokers.com/epicness/#tabs

"We believe strongly in giving back and making a positive difference," said EPIC principal David McNeil. "It is an integral part of EPIC's 'people first' culture and values."

About EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants:

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property & casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence. EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has more than 850 team members operating from offices across the U.S., providing Property Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 13,000 clients.

With more than $200 million in revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed by the Carlyle Group, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country. For additional information, please visit http://www.epicbrokers.com/.

About the Joyful Child Foundation:

The Joyful Child Foundation - In Memory of Samantha Runnion is a 501 (c)(3) not for profit organization founded in 2002 after the abduction, molestation and murder of five-year old Samantha Runnion. In order to prevent child sexual abuse and abduction The Joyful Child Foundation will:
* Be the resource for concerned parents to engage in the movement to stop predatory crimes against children.
* Provide proactive education and empowerment tools to children and parents.
* Facilitate collaboration among individuals, non- profit organizations, schools, businesses, and government to create sustainable community initiatives to ensure that safety education for child protection continue in perpetuity.
* To learn more about the Joyful Child Foundation, please visit http://www.thejoyfulchild.org/.

- Photo: Send2Press.com/mediaboom/16-0510-epic-joyful-300dpi.jpg
- Photo Caption: Presentation of Golf Tournament Proceeds from Joe Cotugna of EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants to Erin Runnion of The Joyful Child Foundation.

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Dave Hock, of EPIC
650-295-4608
dave.hock@epicbrokers.com

Nicole Conley
650-422-3156
nicole.conley@taniscomm.com

Twitter: @EPIC_Insurance @JoyfulChild

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AlEn USA Steps in to Help Flooding Victims in Houston

HOUSTON, Texas, May 2, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- One Houston family was pleasantly surprised when employees of AlEn USA, the manufacturers of CLORALEN(R) Regular Bleach, showed up at their home to donate bleach for deep cleaning of their property devastated by the flood.

After seeing piles of debris and learning that the family lost everything right after their daughter's first birthday, AlEn USA offered to help the family by supplying a cleanup crew and a gift card to help replace the toys and clothes the couple's daughter had lost.

The CLORALEN(R) Cleaning Institute has also donated hundreds of CLORALEN(R) Regular Bleach bottles throughout the week to the Neighborhood Centers of Houston, a social service non-profit that works to build communities in Houston.

"Houston has gone through a major natural disaster leaving lots of people with having to clean up after the floods. Bleach is an effective cleaning agent," said Colleen Akehurst, chief executive officer, AlEn USA. "The cleaning power of CLORALEN Regular Bleach will allow many homeowners to deep clean non-porous items that may have been affected by flooding."

According to the Harris County Office of Emergency Management, more than 3,600 homes across Harris County have flooded. Many have just finished cleaning up but the city's solid waste trucks and workers are still out loading up piles of debris. The CLORALEN(R) Cleaning Institute is committed to proving safe and healthy cleaning tips for more information, please visit http://www.everydaycleaningtips.com/.

About AlEn USA:

AlEn USA is a household cleaning and laundry products company headquartered in Houston, Texas. AlEn USA has a broad portfolio of brands including CLORALEN(R), ENSUENO(R), PINALEN(R), PINOL(R), FLASH(R), X-tra Pine(R), and Pine-o-Pine. AlEn USA has a strong manufacturing base and multiple products including bleach, cleaners, powder detergents, liquid laundry detergent and fabric softeners. One of its corporate values is to generate sustainable growth based on best practices of social responsibility, striving to protect the environment and make more efficient use of natural resources for the benefit of present and future generations. For more information, please visit http://www.alenusa.com/.

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Austin ‘Wiggin’ Out’ Event Raises Awareness and Dollars to Help Fight Alzheimer’s Disease

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 20, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Wearing smiles and purple wigs, a gathering of normally serious professionals mingled festively in "Wiggin' Out," a fundraising event held at Maggie Mae's in Austin, Texas, Saturday evening, January 16. "We achieved two objectives," says Denise Gott, CEO of ACSIA Partners, hosts of the event. "First, we raised some money to help fight Alzheimer's. And second, we raised awareness of the growing need for long-term care as the disease progresses."

The event raised $19,000, which will be donated to the Alzheimer's Association. The contributions were from participating insurance companies as well as ACSIA Partners, company agents, and the CEO.

The mind-robbing disease is a growing threat. Together with other forms of dementia, Alzheimer's afflicts one in nine American's age 65 and older; and one in three age 85 and older. At present it can't be prevented, cured, or even slowed, the association reports. So casualties could swell in the years ahead. From 2000 to 2013, death attributed to Alzheimer's increased 71 percent.

"At ACSIA Partners we're glad to support the vital work of finding a cure for Alzheimer's," says Gott. "We're also glad to make a difference for families right now. We can't do anything about the disease itself, other than donate, but we can help families plan for associated long-term care services, which can be substantial."

"As Alzheimer's progresses, people may forget to eat, or have trouble bathing or toileting," Gott explains. "Someone will have to help them, either a family member or paid professional. Planning for this can really help, personally as well as financially."

"Wiggin' Out" was attended by Hollywood actors, 150-plus company agents, and assorted guests. The event was part of a three-day ACSIA Partners conference that included keynotes by the co-producers of "It Snows All the Time" (a feature film about Alzheimer's), and breakout sessions on long-term care planning.

Co-producers Brett Cullen and Erich Hover also play lead roles in the film. Cullen is best known for starring roles in "Apollo 13," "The Dark Knight Rises," "42" and "The Guilt Trip" with Barbra Streisand. Hover had his first movie break acting alongside Brad Pitt and Philip Seymour Hoffman in "Moneyball." His experience with Alzheimer's in his family motivated him to co-create "It Snows All the Time."

Pictures and videos from the event are available at https://www.acsiapartners.com/wiggin-out-for-alzheimers/.

About ACSIA Partners LLC:

ACSIA Partners LLC -- https://www.acsiapartners.com/ -- is one of America's largest and most experienced long-term care insurance agencies serving all states. The company is also a co-founder and sponsor of the "3in4 Need More" campaign, which encourages Americans to form a long-term care plan.

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*Photo Caption: ACSIA Partners CEO Denise Gott with actors Brett Cullen, left, and Erich Hover, right.

Twitter: @AcsiaPartners #Alzheimers @alzassociation

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For the Third Consecutive Year ENSUENO, PINALEN, PINOL and CLORALEN Donate $25,000 to Help Find a Cure for Childhood Cancer

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 8, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For the third consecutive year, AlEn USA join forces with Curing Children's Cancer Fund and donates $25,000 to provide financial support for some of the country's leading pediatric cancer researchers.

"AlEn USA cleaning products help consumers have a better quality of life in their homes and our commitment goes beyond developing the most innovative and efficient household cleaners," said CEO Colleen Akehurst.

She added, "We are committed to help find a cure for childhood cancer and thanks to our brands Ensueno(R), CLORALEN(R), Pinalen(R) and Pinol(R) we created the campaign Clean to Cure(TM) and thousands of dollars have been raised and donated since 2013. The results of the cutting-edge research are shared with physicians around the world and benefit the children under their care."

AlEn USA:

AlEn USA is the North American subsidiary of one of the most recognized companies in the household cleaning industry in Mexico: Industrias AlEn. Since its beginning in 1949, Industrias AlEn has pioneered the development of well-known consumer brands that have been able to breed strong heritage in the Mexican market.

Brands such as Cloralex(R) (CLORALEN(R) in United States) ENSUENO(R), PINALEN(R) and PINOL(R). Industrias AlEn has eight manufacturing plants and over 30 products including bleaches, cleaners, powder detergents, liquid laundry soaps, fabric softeners and dishwashers.

One of its corporate values is to generate sustainable growth based on best practices of social responsibility, striving to protect the environment and make more efficient use of natural resources for the benefit of present and future generations. For more information visit http://www.alenusa.com/.

On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PinalenProducts.

Curing Children's Cancer Fund:

The mission of the Curing Children's Cancer Fund is to find a cure for childhood cancer by providing financial support for some of the country's and the world's leading pediatric cancer researchers. To donate please visit http://www.Clean2Cure.com/.

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CLORALEN, Ensueno, Pinalen and Pinol donated $25,000 to help find a cure for childhood cancer

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 12, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For the second consecutive year, AlEn USA joins forces with Curing Children's Cancer Fund and donates $25,000 to provide financial support for some of the country's leading pediatric cancer researchers.

"Our commitment goes beyond developing the most innovative and efficient household cleaners for consumers, we are also committed to the community and to help find a cure for childhood cancer," said Alfonso M. Garcia Munoz, CEO of AlEn USA.

Thanks to foundations like Curing Children's Cancer Fund and to brands like CLORALEN(R), Ensueno(R), Pinalen(R) and Pinol(R) who created the campaign "Clean to Cure(TM)," thousands of dollars have been raised and donated since 2013. The results of the cutting-edge research are shared with physicians around the world and benefit the children under their care.

About AlEn USA:

AlEn USA is the North American subsidiary of one of the most recognized companies in the household cleaning industry in Mexico: Industrias AlEn. Since its beginning in 1949, Industrias AlEn has pioneered the development of well-known consumer brands that have been able to breed strong heritage in the Mexican market. Brands such as Cloralex(R) (CLORALEN(R) in the U.S.) and Pinol(R).

One of its corporate values is to generate sustainable growth based on best practices of social responsibility, striving to protect the environment and make more efficient use of natural resources for the benefit of present and future generations. For more information please visit http://www.alenusa.com/ .

Curing Children's Cancer Fund:

The mission of the Curing Children's Cancer Fund is to find a cure for childhood cancer by providing financial support for some of the country's and the world's leading pediatric cancer researchers. To donate please visit http://www.Clean2Cure.com/ .

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