Community development is the process by which civic leaders, activists, local citizens, and professionals improve various aspects of local communities. It empowers individuals with the skills needed to effect change, including building political power and working for a common agenda based on values of fairness, opportunity, and social justice.
OAKLAND, Calif., Nov. 02 /CSRwire/ - During these tough economic times, budget cuts are an unfortunate reality. That means important kids' programs everywhere, despite dedication and hard work, are getting scaled back or even eliminated. Clorox® Clean-Up®, the only all-purpose cleaner powered by...
KENILWORTH, N.J., Nov. 02 /CSRwire/ - Schering-Plough Corporation (NYSE: SGP) today announced it has initiated sponsorship of two projects in India to reduce the incidence of human and animal rabies through improved educational awareness and mass vaccination of dogs. The company will donate...
CHARLOTTE, NC, Oct. 29 /CSRwire/ - Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) announced today that Martin Eakes, a nationally recognized expert on community development finance serving low-income people and communities, received the third annual Ned Gramlich Lifetime Achievement Award for Responsible Lending. Named in memory...
ZURICH, Oct. 29 /CSRwire/ - Kraft Foods today announced a major step forward in its long-standing support of sustainable cocoa farming. Based on pioneering work started in 2005 in the Cote d'Ivoire, the company has launched the first mainstream chocolate products in Europe...
MCLEAN, VA, Oct. 29 /CSRwire/ - Millions of Americans will unite in a common mission to improve the lives of others on Make A Difference Day, Saturday, Oct. 24. Sponsored by USA WEEKEND Magazine in partnership with HandsOn Network, Make A Difference Day...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Oct. 29 /CSRwire/ - Two Native community development financial institutions (CDFIs) were honored yesterday for their commitment to community development and asset building in Native communities at the 2009 Native Awards Ceremony, part of the 6th Annual Native CDFI Convening...
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 29 /CSRwire/ - Four leading Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) were awarded $25,000 each in unrestricted grant prizes at the third annual Wachovia NEXT Awards for Opportunity Finance. The awards program, held at the Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) Conference, is...
NEW YORK, Oct. 28 /CSRwire/ - PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) today announced that it is strengthening its commitment to youth education through a strategic relationship with MIND Research Institute, a neuroscience and education non-profit that creates cutting-edge math and science education...
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 26 /CSRwire/ - Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies, products and services, and Room to Read, a nonprofit organization that partners with local communities throughout the developing world and is dedicated to promoting...
NEW YORK, Oct. 26 /CSRwire/ - Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu launched its inaugural Corporate Responsibility (www.deloitte.com/2009crreport) Report today, in conjunction with the 2009 Annual Review (www.deloitte.com/annualreview). The report details Deloitte's corporate responsibility agenda, including its commitments to solving global challenges, community investment...
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