Philanthropy
Donations to community initiatives with the intention of giving back for the greater common good.
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04-22-10
CSRwire-Hosted CSR Directory: More Than 2,700 Organizations in 105 Countries
CSRwire is proud to announce that the CSR Directory now presents more than 2,700 organizations worldwide. The directory, titled "Resources for Promoting Global Business Principles and Best Practices," is a resource guide to organizations working on all aspec...
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04-22-10
The YMCA Takes the Lead Among Education Charities in the Battle for a $1 Million Grant From Sam's Club(R)
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Sam's Club launched its "Giving Made Simple" online voting program two weeks ago and today, the mid-point of the campaign, announces key voter participation milestones. The first-of-its-kind campaign for the warehouse club industry, has successfully ...
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04-22-10
Plan On Gardening In Honor Of Earth Day? Nicor Gas Suggests Calling JULIE Before Digging!
Today is Earth Day and Nicor Gas recognizes that many people may be doing their part to honor the environment by working outdoors to spruce up gardens. But before putting a shovel in the ground, Nicor Gas urges everyone to play it safe and follow the law by placing a call to...
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04-21-10
The Home Depot Foundation's Board of Directors Announces Recipients of its 2010 First Cycle of Grants; Grants to Support the Building of 1,686 Healthy, Affordable Homes, 31 Playgrounds and 48 acres of Urban Landscaping
The Home Depot® Foundation's Board of Directors today announced 10 first cycle grants totaling $3.7 million to build healthy, affordable homes for working families, create safe community playspaces for children, and assist cities in their efforts to develop sustainable commu...
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04-21-10
Penguin Group and the Pearson Foundation Launch 'We Give Books' to Help Donate One Million Books to Leading Literacy Campaigns Worldwide
Penguin Group and the Pearson Foundation today announced the launch of We Give Books, a new digital initiative that enables anyone with access to the internet to put books in the hands of children who don't have them, simply by reading online. The free website gives...
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04-21-10
United Nations considers World Flag too Political to Display at General Assembly
Tiokasin Ghosthorse, host and producer of First Voices Indigenous Radio, NYC, brought a 3'x5' World Flag to the UN General Assembly to display during his speech on the rights of indigenous peoples...
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04-21-10
Yahoo! and Nahdet El Mahrousa Launch Social Entrepreneurship Competition for Young Professionals in Egypt
Today, Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ: YHOO) underscores its commitment to the Arabic-speaking world by announcing a new social entrepreneurship campaign and competition in partnership with Nahdet El Mahrousa, an Egypt-based nongovernmental organization (NGO). Yahoo! Inc., Yahoo! Middl...
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04-20-10
Partnership Stimulates Haiti's Long-Term Economic Recovery
/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Fonkoze today announced a partnership with The MasterCard Foundation and Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) to spur economic recovery in Haiti. The $4.5 million from the foundation will restore Fonkoze's destroyed headquarters and ena...
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04-20-10
Community Service is a Family's Most Treasured Family Recipe
/PRNewswire/ - Participating in charitable service and volunteering locally not only can benefit and strengthen your community, it can also strengthen your family ties. The Glad Products Company wants to celebrate and reward families who build bonds by building their communi...
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04-19-10
PricewaterhouseCoopers Announces $500,000 in Grants to Expand Diverse Talent Pipeline
/PRNewswire/ - As part of a broader effort to promote and support the recruitment and advancement of diverse students within the accounting profession, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) today announced it is a...
