Philanthropy
Donations to community initiatives with the intention of giving back for the greater common good.
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03-03-10
Toll-Free Line Opens for Chile Relief Donations
/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ - Chilean earthquake relief donations may be made by calling (877) 572-4484
toll-free in the United States, which will be used to support on-the-ground activities organized by the non-profit Pan American Development Foundation (PADF) and the Or...
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03-03-10
General Mills Foundation gives $50,000 for Chile relief
In response to the recent earthquake that has killed more than 700 people in Chile, the General Mills Foundation has allocated $50,000 to the American Red Cross International Disaster Relief Fund.
An earthquake of magnitude 8.8 occurred Saturda...
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03-03-10
Outback Steakhouse To Support U.S. Troops and Their Families With $1 Million Donation
/PR Newswire/ - Outback Steakhouse, a longtime supporter of U.S. military troops, today announced its commitment to donate $1 million to Operation Homefront, a non-profit organization that provides emergency and morale support for active troops, veterans and their families. ...
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03-03-10
Chile Hit with 8.8 Magnitude Earthquake -- Largest in 50 Years
/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ - On Saturday, February 27th, an earthquake measuring 8.8 magnitude hit Chile. The earthquake happened at 3:34 am Chile time (1:34 EST). It was centered approximately 200 miles south of the capital of Santiago, and roughly 50 miles north of the town C...
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03-02-10
World Vision Assesses Damage in Small Towns in Chile, Works to Rush Relief Supplies to 25,000 Survivors
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- Assessment teams must reach isolated cities and towns by helicopters to assess needs
- Logistics a key challenge as roads remain impassable
Whole towns are "completely des...
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03-01-10
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and vineyard vines Partner to Launch Inaugural Tied to a Cause Campaign to Benefit Waterkeeper Alliance
/PRNewswire/ - vineyard vines, the Connecticut-based apparel and accessories brand founded by brothers Shep and Ian Murray, announced today their partnership with Waterkeeper Alliance and founder Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., to kick-off Tied to a Cause, a new charitable program t...
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03-01-10
Chilean Quake Survivors Need Help: PADF
/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ - With more than 2 million people homeless after the devastating 8.8 earthquake in Chile, the non-profit Pan American Development Foundation (PADF) and the Organization of American States (OAS) are seeking donations from companies, governments and ind...
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03-01-10
BOOK IT! Announces Record-Breaking Participation in America's Biggest Bedtime Story
/PRNewswire/ - On Feb. 18, readers across the nation made history by gathering around their computers in record numbers to participate in America's Biggest Bedtime Story. During the webcast event presented by BOOK IT!®, the reading incentive program sponsored by Pizza Hut, 2...
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02-24-10
More for Mission Joins Harvard's Hauser Center for Nonprofit Organizations
More for Mission is pleased to announce that it will now be part of the Hauser Center for Nonprofit Organizations at Harvard University. More for Mission is a nonprofit organization dedicated to broadly promoting mission investing and encouraging foundations to take up missi...
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02-24-10
ANF Group's Tour de Broward Raises Money for Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
On Sunday, February 14, the first annual ANF Group's Tour de Broward presented by zMotion, raised $250,000 toward the building of Broward County's only free-standing children's hospital.
Hosted by Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospita...
