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Kohl's Donates More Than $4 Million to Penfield Children's Center

Posted: Jan 29, 2013 – 08:03 AM EST

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., Jan. 29 /CSRwire/ - Kohls Department Stores (NYSE: KSS) today announced the continuation of its partnership with Penfield Childrens Center, donating more than $4 million over five years to support and expand Kohls Building Blocks Program. The additional funding will...

The Resource Foundation and the Caterpillar Foundation Launch $3 Million Partnership to Impact Education and Gender Equity in Latin America and the Caribbean

Posted: Jan 28, 2013 – 07:59 PM EST

NEW YORK, Jan. 28 /CSRwire/ - The Resource Foundation (TRF) and the Caterpillar Foundation announce a $3 million partnership to reach more than 11,000 children in Latin America and the Caribbean over three years, beginning in January 2013. Through a regional strategy targeting...

Credit Suisse Sponsors Little Sisters Pre-School Program For Orphaned Children In China

Posted: Jan 28, 2013 – 11:51 AM EST

HONG KONG, Jan. 28 /CSRwire/ - Half the Sky Foundation (HTS) and Credit Suisse are pleased to announce that Credit Suisse is continuing its sponsorship as the national sponsor of the Little Sisters Preschool Program for orphaned children, ages two to seven for...

Montgomery County Marketing Firm Gives Social Responsibility a New Name

Posted: Jan 25, 2013 – 01:18 PM EST

WHEATON, Md., Jan. 25 /CSRwire/ - Nana Design, a women-owned, audience-driven communications firm is now RoundPeg Communications Fit for Social Good. The new name and brand reflect the firms commitment to working for social good, and better represent their holistic marketing communications service...

Volkswagen Workforce Initiative "A Chance to Play" Supports Disadvantaged Children and Youth in Brazil

Posted: Jan 25, 2013 – 09:28 AM EST

WOLFSBURG, Germany and SAO PAULO, Brazil, Jan. 25 /CSRwire/ - (Marketwire) - Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VOW) - Group Works Council and "terre des homes" program kicks off Two million euros for aid projects in poor districts The Volkswagen Group Works Council and...

World-Renowned Actress Kate Hudson Joins Advisory Council for ANN INC.’s ANNpower Vital Voices Initiative

Posted: Jan 24, 2013 – 02:00 PM EST

NEW YORK, Jan. 24 /CSRwire/ - ANN INC. (NYSE: ANN), the parent Company of Ann Taylor and LOFT, and Vital Voices Global Partnership are proud to announce that award-winning actress Kate Hudson will serve on the ANNpower Advisory Council. Hudson, the face of...

Counterpart Joins Alliance of Global Nonprofits

Posted: Jan 23, 2013 – 05:42 PM EST

ARLINGTON, Virg., Jan. 23 /CSRwire/ - Counterpart International announced today it has been accepted as a partner in the Global Impact Charity Alliance, a group of more than 70 U.S.-based international relief and development organizations. Counterpart and Global Impact share a commitment to...

Bold New Platform Seeks To Transform Pro Bono Service

Posted: Jan 23, 2013 – 11:43 AM EST

NEW YORK, Jan. 23 /CSRwire/ - Pro bono pioneer, the Taproot Foundation, today announced the launch of its new program platform that will serve as a one-stop shop for nonprofits and businesses engaged in the pro bono marketplace, already valued at $15 billion....

St. Joseph's/Candler Health System in Savannah, Ga. Receives Prestigious $100,000 Foster G. McGaw Prize for Excellence in Community Service

Posted: Jan 23, 2013 – 09:00 AM EST

CHICAGO, Jan. 23 /CSRwire/ - In honor of its broad-based efforts to improve the lives of the most vulnerable members of its community, St. Josephs/Candler Health System in Savannah, Ga. is the recipient of the 2012 Foster G. McGaw Prize for Excellence in...

MGM Resorts International Earns Gubernatorial Award for Volunteer Initiative, Named Nevada’s 2012 Top Company for Volunteerism

Posted: Jan 18, 2013 – 06:13 PM EST

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 18 /CSRwire/ - Governor Brian Sandoval has awarded MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) the 11th Annual Nevada Governors Points of Light Award for its employee volunteer initiative. The recognition comes on the heels of MGM Resorts announcement that in 2012,...