Americans Struggle to Feed Their Families, Know Others Who Needed Donated Food, According to The 2009 Hormel Hunger Survey

Published: Nov 11, 2009 – 11:24 AM EST

AUSTIN, Minn., Nov. 11 /CSRwire/ - About a quarter of American adults (24 percent) say they have eaten less this year to ensure their children have enough food, a startling expression of parents' caring for their children that also sheds light on a...

Live Positively: Our commitment to making a positive difference in the world.

Posted: Nov 11, 2009 – 10:51 AM EST

Call for Applications: Five Open Seats on the National Sustainable Agriculture Standards Committee

Published: Nov 11, 2009 – 10:01 AM EST

MADISON, Wis, Nov. 11 /CSRwire/ - Leonardo Academy announces a call for applications for five vacant seats on the National Sustainable Agriculture Standards Committee, in the following stakeholder categories: Producer (1), User (2), Environmentalist (1) and General Interest (1). Individuals or representatives of...

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...

Huggies Brand Teamed Up With Non-Profit KaBOOM! to Champion Play in Local Communities

Published: Nov 11, 2009 – 09:50 AM EST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 /CSRwire/ - Kimberly-Clark's Huggies brand understands how important it is for kids to keep active, and how important play is to the development of a child. As a result, the Huggies brand has teamed up with national non-profit KaBOOM! in...

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...

IET-Aquaresearch Ltd: Bacta-Pur(R) Improves Life Quality in Pakistan

Published: Nov 11, 2009 – 08:02 AM EST

NORTH HATLEY, Quebec, Nov. 11 /CSRwire/ - International Water Associates - Pakistan reports how the purely biological Bacta-Pur(R) System, of IET-Aquaresearch Ltd, is improving the environment and life quality of communities by cleaning both open and closed sewers and by eliminating toxic and...

Supply-Chain Labor and Human Rights Policies are Becoming the Norm for Large Cap Companies

Published: Nov 11, 2009 – 06:00 AM EST

NEW YORK, Nov. 11 /CSRwire/ - Some 28% of global companies - including nearly half of those with market capitalizations of more than $10 billion - have labor and human rights (LHR) policies covering their global supply chains. However, materially fewer have established...

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...

McDonald’s(R) Celebrates 35 Years of Helping Children and Families in Need Through Nationwide McHappy Day(R) In-Restaurant Fundraiser

Published: Nov 10, 2009 – 01:00 PM EST

OAK BROOK, Ill., Nov. 10 /CSRwire/ - This November, McDonald's® restaurants across the U.S. will host McHappy Day®, the company's signature fundraising event for children and families in need. By visiting participating McDonald's restaurants from November 10-20, supporters can join McDonald's in raising...