Philanthropy
Donations to community initiatives with the intention of giving back for the greater common good.
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12-26-08
Entergy Hurricane Relief Fund Announces $700,000 in Grants to Texas, Louisiana Agencies
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Entergy Hurricane Relief Fund today announced $700,000 in grants to 39 nonprofits helping victims of hurricanes Gustav and Ike rebuild their lives and communities after the devastating storms.
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12-24-08
Anthem Blue Cross Associates Pledge More Than $2.6 Million to Community Organizations
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., Dec. 24 /PRNewswire/-- Anthem Blue Cross announced today that its associates have pledged more than $2.6 million to support more than 1,500 California-based not-for-profit organizations in 2009 as part of the company's annual Associate Giving Campaign...
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12-23-08
Entergy Charitable Foundation Announces Nearly $950,000 in Grants
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- The Entergy Charitable Foundation today announced grants totaling more than $948,000 to organizations across the Entergy service territory. The grants bring to approximately $4.4 million the total amount donated to organizations in 2008. ...
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12-22-08
Dominion Foundation Donates More Than $1 Million To Food Banks
-- Dominion Resources understands families are facing economic hardships
-- Funds will replenish food banks in 14 states
-- Donation follows $5 million contribution to EnergyShare in May
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12-22-08
Business, Government and Civil Society Leaders Convene for Office Depot Foundation's Second Annual 'Weekend in Boca' Leadership Symposium
BOCA RATON, FL. - December 22, 2008 - For the second consecutive year, the Office Depot Foundation(TM) has partnered with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Business Civic Leadership Center (BCLC) to present a leadership symposium focused on the challenges and opportunities faci...
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12-22-08
Sodexo National One-Day Food Drive Garners One Year's Worth of Food for 250 Families
GAITHERSBURG, Md. - December 22, 2008 - Sodexo, a leading foodservice and facilities management company, organized a national food drive with 600 of its clients and collected nearly 370,000 pounds of food in November through its annual "Cans Across America" program. In its t...
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12-19-08
Blackbaud Increases Philanthropic Focus as Nonprofits Face Difficult Times
CHARLESTON, S.C. - December 19, 2008 - As nonprofits face an increased demand for services this year during uncertain economic times, Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB) increased its focus and resources for its corporate philanthropy program-both locally and around the world.
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12-19-08
State Senator Gil Cedillo Joins Farmers Insurance to Replace Stolen Football Uniforms at Roosevelt High School
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- It might have been a serious impediment to completing this year's football season but Farmers Insurance Group of Companies, working closely with State Senator Gil Cedillo (D-Los Angeles), was able to provide an assist to the Roosevelt Rou...
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12-18-08
Lilly Foundation Provides $50,000 Donation to Gleaners Food Bank
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to a recent challenge by Mayor Greg Ballard for city businesses and organizations to increase support for local food drives, the Eli Lilly and Company Foundation today announced a $50,000 gift to Gleaners Food Bank. The donat...
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12-18-08
Merck & Co., Inc. Awards More Than $8 Million to Non-Profit Organizations in 2008 to Help Address HIV and AIDS Worldwide
WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J. - December 18, 2008 "“ Merck & Co., Inc., has awarded more than U.S. $8 million in 2008 in grants to more than 200 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and community-based organizations to support local efforts to combat HIV and AIDS in the Uni...
