Business & Finance
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Business and Finance 
Mon, October 31, 2011
NEWARK, N.J.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Prudential Real Estate and Relocation Services, Inc., a business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU) was honored by the USO of Metropolitan Washington (USO-Metro), and named to USO-Metroas 2011 Circle of the Stars. This is the inaugural year for this elite award, bestowed on the top-level corporate donors who provide generous funding to support USO-Metroas mission to lift the spirits of military service members and their families.
"Being honored by the USO for our veterans initiatives holds special significance for Prudential"
aBeing honored by the USO for our veterans initiatives holds special significance for Prudential,a said Jim Mallozzi, chief executive officer of Prudential Real Estate and Relocation Services, Inc. aPrudential has a long history of supporting the military and Veterans, and we are committed to working with organizations like the USO to help ensure veterans and their families receive the appreciation and respect they so richly deserve.a
Prudential was recognized on Friday at the 8th Annual Stars & Stripes Casino Night, an annual fundraiser that brings together USO-Metro supporters, members of the business community, wounded heroes from the area military hospitals, and local celebrities in a fun, Vegas-style atmosphere. The focus, as with every USO-Metro event, was on support for the service members and their families, and the broad spectrum of programs USO-Metro provides for the U.S. Armed Forces. The Circle of Stars presentation was the centerpiece of this gala, highlighting the critical value of corporate supporters such as Prudential.
aWe are so honored and humbled that Prudential is an active and generous supporter of USO-Metro,a said Elaine Rogers, president of the USO of Metropolitan Washington. aThis past year, USO-Metro touched the lives of more than 500,000 service members and their families. We couldnat provide the broad range of programs we deliver without the generous and incredible support of Prudential and our other corporate donors.a
The USO of Metropolitan Washington is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization chartered by Congress and dedicated to aServing those who serve, and their familiesa in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia. It is through the generous financial support of individuals and organizations in the local community that USO-Metro is able to fulfill its mission. With the help of nearly 5,000 devoted volunteers, USO-Metro provides programs and services for active duty service members and their families at area military hospitals; through its Mobile USO program; at five USO Centers; four USO airport lounges and through Operation USO Care Package. For more information please visit [ www.usometro.org ].
Prudential Real Estate and Relocation Services, Inc. is Prudentialas integrated real estate brokerage franchise and relocation services business. Prudential Real Estate franchises are independently owned and operated. Companies are selected based upon outstanding performance records, high levels of customer service and shared business values with those of Prudential. Prudential Real Estate is one of the largest real estate brokerage franchise networks in North America, with more than 1,600 franchise offices in the franchise Network as of June 30, 2011.
Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), a financial services leader with approximately $883 billion of assets under management as of June 30, 2011, has operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Prudentialas diverse and talented employees are committed to helping individual and institutional customers grow and protect their wealth through a variety of products and services, including life insurance, annuities, retirement-related services, mutual funds, investment management, and real estate services. In the U.S., Prudentialas iconic Rock symbol has stood for strength, stability, expertise and innovation for more than a century. For more information, please visit [ http://www.news.prudential.com ].
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