Philanthropy
Donations to community initiatives with the intention of giving back for the greater common good.
Initiative for a Competitive Inner City Elects New Board Chair and Officers
The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) announced the election of Ronald A. Homer, current vice chair and treasurer, to the role of chairman at a special meeting of its board of directors held earlier today.
Fifth Third Invests $1 Million into National Urban League Workforce Development Program
Fifth Third Bank and the National Urban League today announced a new workforce development program that will provide career advancement opportunities through providing upskilling and re-skilling services to under-employed participants over the course of the next two years.
Supporting the South Florida Community Following the Surfside Tragedy
Following the building collapse in Surfside last Thursday, American Airlines is partnering with United Way of Miami-Dade to provide travel assistance and help reunite families that were impacted by the tragic event.
United Helps Volunteers Fly Home in Response to COVID-19
A charitable organization we’ve worked extensively with in the past, All Hands and Hearts, has shut down their global operations due to COVID-19 and are scrambling to return volunteers home to the U.S.
Papyrus-Recycled Paper Greetings Renews Commitment to Alleviating Poverty through Whole Planet Foundation
For two weeks beginning June 23, supplier partners are supporting the Whole Planet Foundation Prosperity Campaign in select Whole Foods Market stores and online to alleviate poverty in countries that supply the company’s stores with products.
Good Culture Joins the Whole Planet Foundation Supplier Alliance for Microcredit
For two weeks beginning June 23, supplier partners are supporting the Whole Planet Foundation Prosperity Campaign in select Whole Foods Market stores and online to alleviate poverty in countries that supply the company’s stores with products.
The Home Depot Foundation Invests $400,000 to Provide Housing for Homeless Veterans in Los Angeles
The Home Depot Foundation today announced its commitment of $400,000 to provide 136 permanent supportive housing units and critical support services for veterans experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles, in partnership with Step Up on Second Street.
Fighting Hunger in the Mid-south
International Paper has made a $210,000 donation to Mid-South Food Bank to support year-round hunger relief efforts. The donation is above and beyond the company’s recurring $100,000 pledge.
From the Traumas of War, a Passion for Helping Others
Rita Butman journeyed from Syria to Cisco Germany. Today, she supports refugees with tech skills and life advice.
Kenan Fellows Program and Biogen Foundation Collaborate to Advance Workforce Education
STEMwork grows out of the need to close the skills gap that many North Carolina STEM industries encounter.