SALUTE, INC. collaborated in a volunteer initiative with the SBB Research Group Foundation , which partners with local nonprofits through its Champion A Charity Program. At the heart of SALUTE, INC.’s mission to support military veterans and their families, a recent volunteer event at the Midwest Veteran’s Closet in North Chicago showcased the power of community collaboration. T.J. McKiernan, a member of SALUTE, INC.’s Associate Board, organized a team from the SBB Research Group Foundation to participate in this impactful project. This strengthened the ongoing partnership between SALUTE, INC. and “The Closet” to better serve veterans and active-duty service members in the Great Lakes Naval Base community. Volunteers, including Laurie Johnson, Stephen Groshko, Magdiel Ponce, and Andrew Rost, dedicated their time to sorting donations and distributing food, clothing, and everyday essentials to military personnel and their families. Over the course of just two and a half hours, they served an impressive 566 individuals, including 169 veterans and their 254 family members, as well as 33 active-duty service members and 110 of their family members. “It was truly amazing to see how thankful the veterans were as we handed out food,” said McKiernan. “It was clear we were making a direct impact, and they greatly appreciated it.” Through the generosity of the SBB Research Group Foundation, SALUTE, INC. is further empowered to provide critical financial assistance to injured veterans and active-duty service members. These funds will support housing costs, utility bills, medical expenses, car repairs, and more, ensuring essential needs are met during difficult times. To learn more about SALUTE, INC. and their impactful programs, visit saluteinc.org . This story can be found on Business Wire

The SBB Research Group Foundation is proud to announce the continued success of Adhvaith Sridhar after receiving the STEM Scholarship in 2023 . The $2,500 award empowers students to create value for society by pursuing higher learning through interdisciplinary combinations of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Adhvaith Sridhar received the SBB Research Group Foundation STEM Scholarship during his sophomore year at the University of Minnesota, pursuing a degree in biochemistry. Since receiving the scholarship, Sridhar was named a Rhodes Scholarship finalist and has prepared several papers, oral presentations, and posters for publication and submission. He hopes to pursue a career that allows him to apply STEM principles in patient care. “Adhvaith is just such an incredible student. I’m proud to be part of his journey,” said Matt Aven, co-founder and board member of the SBB Research Group Foundation. The SBB Research Group Foundation is honored to have played a role in Sridhar’s success. We look forward to continuing to support outstanding students in STEM and helping them achieve their full potential. Click here for more information on the Foundation’s STEM scholarship and eligibility criteria. This story can be found on GlobeNewswire

The SBB Research Group Foundation is proud to announce the continued success of Alex Ochoa after receiving the STEM Scholarship in 2023 . The $2,500 award empowers students to create value for society by pursuing higher learning through interdisciplinary combinations of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Alex Ochoa received the SBB Research Group Foundation STEM Scholarship during his senior year at Ohio State University, pursuing a degree in public health. Since receiving the scholarship, Ochoa received Ohio State’s Outstanding Senior Award. He served as a post-undergraduate fellow at the Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellowship through the Congressional Hunger Center. He is taking two years away from school and plans to apply to medical school in the 2025-2026 school year. “Alex is committed to his community, and I’m proud that SBB Research Group Foundation could commit to him," said Matt Aven, co-founder and board member of the SBB Research Group Foundation. The SBB Research Group Foundation is honored to have played a role in Ochoa’s success. We look forward to continuing to support outstanding students in STEM and helping him achieve his full potential. Click here for more information on the Foundation’s STEM scholarship and eligibility criteria. This story can be found on GlobeNewswire

The SBB Research Group Foundation is proud to announce the continued success of Vivian Chen after receiving the STEM Scholarship in 2024 . The $2,500 award empowers students to create value for society by pursuing higher learning through interdisciplinary combinations of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Vivian Chen received the SBB Research Group Foundation STEM Scholarship during her junior year at Northwestern University, pursuing a degree in computer science. Since receiving the scholarship, Chen has completed two internships at Amazon. She plans to pursue a career as a software engineer or in technology more broadly. “Vivian is motivated and has accomplished much in her three years at Northwestern. I hope this scholarship encourages her to continue pursuing her goals," said Matt Aven, co-founder and board member of the SBB Research Group Foundation. The SBB Research Group Foundation is honored to have played a role in Chen’s success. We look forward to continuing to support outstanding students in STEM and helping them achieve their full potential. Click here for more information on the Foundation’s STEM scholarship and eligibility criteria. This story can be found on GlobeNewswire

The SBB Research Group Foundation is proud to announce the continued success of Michelle Lam after receiving the STEM Scholarship in 2023 . The $2,500 award empowers students to create value for society by pursuing higher learning through interdisciplinary combinations of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Michelle Lam received the SBB Research Group Foundation STEM Scholarship during her first year at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering. Since receiving the scholarship, Lam has been excited to develop new skills in designing, building, problem-solving, and manufacturing alongside relationships with others in her program. In January, she will begin an internship at Design that Matters to design low-cost incubators for use in developing countries. “Michelle has an exciting future ahead of her, and I’m proud SBB Research Group Foundation could support someone dedicated to using their skills to help others," said Matt Aven, co-founder and board member of the SBB Research Group Foundation. The SBB Research Group Foundation is honored to have played a role in Lam’s success. We look forward to continuing to support outstanding students in STEM and helping them achieve their full potential. Click here for more information on the Foundation’s STEM scholarship and eligibility criteria. This story can be found on GlobeNewswire

The SBB Research Group Foundation is proud to announce the continued success of Anna Dubey after receiving the STEM Scholarship in 2022 . The $2,500 award empowers students to create value for society by pursuing higher learning through interdisciplinary combinations of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Anna Dubey received the SBB Research Group Foundation STEM Scholarship during her sophomore year at Brown University, pursuing a degree in Ecology, Evolution, and Microbial Biology. Since receiving the scholarship, Dubey has received the Voss Undergraduate Research Fellowship to support her senior honors thesis. This thesis will examine how Galapagos marine invertebrate communities at depth differ from those in shallower water amid climate change. Dubey plans to pursue a PhD in biology. “Anna’s research is fascinating, and I’m excited that we were able to support part of it," said Matt Aven, co-founder and board member of the SBB Research Group Foundation. The SBB Research Group Foundation is honored to have played a role in Dubey’s success. We look forward to continuing to support outstanding students in STEM and helping them achieve their full potential. Click here for more information on the Foundation’s STEM scholarship and eligibility criteria. This story can be found on GlobeNewswire

The SBB Research Group Foundation is proud to announce the continued success of Matthew Spaulding after receiving the STEM Scholarship in 2023 . The $2,500 award empowers students to create value for society by pursuing higher learning through interdisciplinary combinations of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Matthew Spaulding received the SBB Research Group Foundation STEM Scholarship during his junior year at Michigan State University, pursuing a degree in Neuroscience. Since receiving the scholarship, Spaulding has spent a gap year teaching in the biological sciences department at Michigan State. He has been accepted into medical school and will matriculate in the fall of 2025. “Seeing our support pay off as Matthew pursues his medical degree is exciting. I can’t wait to see what he does in the future," said Matt Aven, co-founder and board member of the SBB Research Group Foundation. The SBB Research Group Foundation is honored to have played a role in Spaulding’s success. We look forward to continuing to support outstanding students in STEM and helping them achieve their full potential. Click here for more information on the Foundation’s STEM scholarship and eligibility criteria. This story can be found on GlobeNewswire

The SBB Research Group Foundation is proud to announce the continued success of Jesus Reyes after receiving the STEM Scholarship in 2024 . The $2,500 award empowers students to create value for society by pursuing higher learning through interdisciplinary combinations of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Jesus Reyes received the SBB Research Group Foundation STEM Scholarship during his second year of graduate studies at the University of Texas at El Paso, pursuing a degree in Biological Sciences. Since receiving the scholarship, Reyes completed his thesis proposal and defended it in November 2024. He plans to pursue a career as a park ranger or in educational outreach at a state or federal nature preserve. “It’s exciting to see SBB Research Group Foundation support someone dedicated to nature preservation and education. I wish Jesus nothing but the best in his career,” said Matt Aven, co-founder and board member of the SBB Research Group Foundation. The SBB Research Group Foundation is honored to have played a role in Reyes’s success. We look forward to continuing to support outstanding students in STEM and helping them achieve their full potential. Click here for more information on the Foundation’s STEM scholarship and eligibility criteria. This story can be found on GlobeNewswire

The SBB Research Group Foundation is proud to announce the continued success of Nickeisha Cuthbert after receiving the STEM Scholarship in 2022 . The $2,500 award empowers students to create value for society by pursuing higher learning through interdisciplinary combinations of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Nickeisha Cuthbert received the SBB Research Group Foundation STEM Scholarship during her senior year at Claflin University, where she plans to pursue a degree in biological engineering. Since receiving the scholarship, Cuthbert has been accepted as a graduate student in Biological Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where she is currently in her second year. She works in a lab that focuses on infectious diseases, particularly malaria. She plans to pursue a career in biotechnology and hopes to develop a tool to optimize diagnostic blood tests. “Nickeisha has so much potential, as her acceptance to grad school at MIT shows. We are happy to be a part of her journey," said Matt Aven, co-founder and board member of the SBB Research Group Foundation. The SBB Research Group Foundation is honored to have played a role in Cuthbert’s success. We look forward to continuing to support outstanding students in STEM and helping them achieve their full potential. Click here for more information on the Foundation’s STEM scholarship and eligibility criteria. This story can be found on GlobeNewswire

Chicago Scholars collaborated in a volunteer initiative with the SBB Research Group Foundation , which partners with local nonprofits through its Champion A Charity Program. Central to Chicago Scholars’ mission of empowering first-generation college students, the recent Onsite event at the Hyatt Hotel at McCormick Place was a powerful gathering of students, colleges, and volunteers. Among the dedicated participants were volunteers from the SBB Research Group Foundation, who highlighted the transformative impact of community engagement in expanding access to higher education. The event welcomed more than 500 high school students, representing Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods, as they embarked on their journey toward college acceptance. Most students are first-generation college hopefuls, striving to turn dreams into reality. Volunteers and staff facilitated the day, helping students navigate interviews, providing encouragement, and ensuring they were on time and ready to impress college representatives. “The energy in the room was incredible,” said Lederer. “Meeting these students, hearing their aspirations, and witnessing them receive early acceptances from their target schools was profoundly rewarding.” The Onsite event brought together representatives from over 100 colleges and universities nationwide. In an atmosphere buzzing with opportunity, students participated in 2,993 interviews, received 548 same-day admission offers, and were awarded an astounding $36.7 million in merit scholarships. With continued support, including a recent grant from the SBB Research Group Foundation, Chicago Scholars plans to purchase laptops for students to use during application workshops and college prep programs. These resources will further empower scholars as they take the next steps toward higher education and beyond. To learn more about Chicago Scholars Onsite College & Leadership Forum, please visit their website . This story can be found on GlobeNewswire