PLEASANTON, Calif. and
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Dec. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- For Wounded
Warrior Project® (WWP), a non-profit organization that
honors and empowers injured veterans and their families, keeping
wounded warriors connected with others in peer support groups
changed dramatically—largely shifting to virtual meetings—during
the COVID-19 pandemic. In honor of their service to others during
this unprecedented time, the curators of Giving Good™ gift cards
have donated $10,000 in Wounded
Warrior Project Giving Good gift cards to WWP Peer Support Group
leaders as a thank you for their service to fellow veterans. These
volunteers give back to fellow warriors by providing them with a
safe, judgement-free environment to connect with their peers and
strengthen the bonds of shared service.
The Wounded Warrior Project Giving Good Card is part of a new
line of gift cards that brings top brands together onto a single
gift card, and a portion of its load-value directly benefits
charitable causes. The card offers a variety of restaurants,
retailers and entertainment options, including AutoZone, Fanatics
and Subway® among other top brands, allowing the
recipient to choose where they want to redeem their gift. When
shoppers purchase a Wounded Warrior Project Giving Good Card,
Blackhawk Network, the creator of the cards, will make a donation
equal to 3% of the card's value to the Wounded Warrior Project,
which is used to support programs that honor and empower injured
veterans and their families. The value of each Giving Good Card is
customizable, ranging from $25 to
$500, with no fees.
"We're grateful to supporters who purchase the Giving Good card
because it will help us provide lifesaving programs and services to
injured veterans and their families," said WWP Chief Development
Officer Gary Corless. "In addition,
we want to thank Blackhawk Network for recognizing the volunteerism
of WWP's Peer Support Group leaders who do so much to encourage
warriors and keep them connected with others, particularly this
year when the risk of isolation has been greater than ever
before."
WWP Peer Support Group leader Dan
Bittner said, "We were surprised when Blackhawk Network
announced they wanted to give back to Peer Support Group leaders.
This year has presented challenges for our group, and many of our
warriors look forward to our monthly meetings as a bright spot in
their lives. By purchasing these cards, supporters will continue to
make an impact on the lives of injured veterans and their
families."
"2020 represents a crucial year of giving and support, and we
are so deeply honored to be including an entire line of gift cards
that give back to organizations making a true difference, including
Wounded Warrior Project," said Brett
Narlinger, head of Global Commerce at Blackhawk Network.
"This holiday, these gift cards provide both a great giving
and gifting solution. We're proud to honor Wounded Warrior
Project Peer Support Group leaders today, while also giving back to
the cause they help to advocate for all year long."
The Wounded Warrior Project Giving Good gift cards are available
now at GiftCards.com, GiftCardMall.com, or the Gift Card Mall™
display at retailers nationwide.
Giving Good Gift Cards are curated by Blackhawk Network and
issued by MetaBank®, N.A., Member FDIC.
About Wounded Warrior Project
Since 2003, Wounded
Warrior Project® (WWP) has been meeting the growing
needs of warriors, their families, and caregivers – helping them
achieve their highest ambition. WWP is a national, nonpartisan
organization accredited with the Better Business Bureau (BBB), top
rated by Charity Navigator, and holding a GuideStar Platinum
rating. Learn more about how WWP connects, serves, and
empowers.
About Blackhawk Network
Blackhawk Network delivers
branded payment solutions through the prepaid products,
technologies and network that connect brands and people. We
collaborate with our partners to innovate, translating market
trends in branded payments to increase reach, loyalty and revenue.
Serving 28 countries, we reliably execute security-minded solutions
worldwide. Join us as we shape the future of global branded
payments. Learn more at blackhawknetwork.com.
About GiftCards.com
GiftCards.com is a leading
B2C online provider of gift card products, including personalized
Visa® and Mastercard® plastic
and egift cards, gift cards for top retailers and restaurants and
multi-merchant cards such as Happy Cards. GiftCards.com is one of
the highest-ranked and most-trafficked gift card websites.
About MetaBank, N.A.
MetaBank®,
N.A., a national bank ("Meta"), is a subsidiary of Meta Financial
Group, Inc.® (Nasdaq: CASH), a South Dakota-based financial holding company.
Meta is a leader in providing innovative financial solutions to
consumers and businesses in under-served niche markets and believes
in financial inclusion for all. Meta's commercial lending division
works with high-value niche industries, rapid-growth companies and
technology adopters to grow their businesses and build more
profitable customer relationships nationwide. Meta is one of the
largest issuers of prepaid cards in the U.S., having issued more
than a billion cards in partnership with banks, program managers,
payments providers and other businesses, and offers a total
payments services solution that includes ACH origination, wire
transfers, and more. For more information, visit www.metabank.com
or www.metapay.com.
CONTACT:
Geoff Renstrom
Geoff@fletchergroupllc.com
208-871-9280
Chris Obarski
cobarski@woundedwarriorproject.org
904.570.0823
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