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November 22, 2009

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The UPS Foundation Awards More Than $1 Million To Environmental Organizations

Published: Nov 11, 2009 – 10:00 AM EST

ATLANTA, Nov. 11 /CSRwire/ - The UPS Foundation has awarded more than $1 million in grants to environmental organizations around the world, an example of its continued commitment to environmental sustainability. New grants awarded include: The World Resources Institute was awarded $200,000...

Overstock.com Succeeds in Goal of Raising $30,000 for Veterans

Published: Nov 11, 2009 – 09:06 AM EST

SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 11 /CSRwire/ - Overstock.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: OSTK) today gratefully thanked its customers for their overwhelming response to Overstock.com's announced goal to raise $30,000 for Wounded Warrior Project by Veterans Day. "These are great Americans and great people, who served...

Union Bank Honored by Association of Fundraising Professionals

Published: Nov 10, 2009 – 06:20 PM EST

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 10 /CSRwire/ - Union Bank, N.A., was honored by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Los Angeles Chapter as Outstanding Corporation or Corporate Foundation at its 24th Annual National Philanthropy Day Awards luncheon held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in...

Killeen & Georgetown - Genghis Grills to Donate All Profits to the Families of the Ft. Hood Shooting Victims

Published: Nov 10, 2009 – 11:58 AM EST

HARKER HEIGHTS, TX, Nov. 10 /CSRwire/ - Join Hands with Genghis Grill of Killeen and Georgetown this Wednesday, November 11, 2009 - Veteran's Day to aid the families of the Ft. Hood shooting victims as Genghis Grill will donate ALL PROFITS. We do...

Help Change Lives With a Cookie

Published: Nov 10, 2009 – 08:16 AM EST

OAKLAND, Calif., Nov. 10 /CSRwire/ - Baking homemade treats is a holiday tradition for many Americans, and this year you can let your goodies do more than satisfy someone's sweet tooth. Turn your holiday cookie exchange or neighborhood party into a bake sale...

Ronald McDonald House Charities Awards(R) of Excellence Honors Alonzo Mourning, Dr. Philip A. Pizzo and Jonah and Lynn Kaufman

Published: Nov 09, 2009 – 01:45 PM EST

OAK BROOK, Ill., Nov. 09 /CSRwire/ - In honor of individuals who have made outstanding contributions to improve the lives of children, Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) hosted its 25th Annual Awards of Excellence celebration on Saturday, November 7, in Rosemont, Ill. The...

Nicor Gas and Jewel-Osco Unite to Help with Heating Assistance

Published: Nov 09, 2009 – 12:55 PM EST

NAPERVILLE, Ill., Nov. 09 /CSRwire/ - Today starts the second week of this year's partnership between Nicor Gas and Jewel-Osco's Shop & Share program to help raise funds for heating assistance. Through the program, when customers at any Jewel-Osco in Illinois make a...

FedEx Delivers Holiday Cheer to U.S. Armed Services Members and Their Families

Published: Nov 09, 2009 – 12:43 PM EST

MEMPHIS, Nov. 09 /CSRwire/ - For the fifth consecutive year, FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation are teaming up for Trees for Troops, a program created to deliver support and cheer to members of the military and their...

Travis Pastrana Joins Race 4 Change in Drive to End Poverty!

Published: Nov 09, 2009 – 10:09 AM EST

NEW YORK, Nov. 09 /CSRwire/ - Nine-time X Games Gold Medalist and Rally legend, Travis Pastrana, is ready to rev up the movement to race to end poverty on this planet. Pastrana, who is already a Rally Racing Champ in America, has...

Union Bank Earns "Outstanding" Rating For Community Revinvestment Activities

Published: Nov 09, 2009 – 08:00 AM EST

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 09 /CSRwire/ - The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has awarded San Francisco-based Union Bank, N.A., an "Outstanding" rating for surpassing the terms of the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), which OCC-regulated institutions have been required to follow...

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