Philanthropy
Donations to community initiatives with the intention of giving back for the greater common good.
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06-25-08
Thirsty For A Cause? Try Some Virtual Lemonade!
IRVINE, CA,. - June 25, 2008 - Is there any better cup of lemonade to buy than one that works to find a cure for pediatric cancer? The world's first virtual lemonade stand goes live tomorrow, selling very special cups of lemonade on behalf of Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundatio...
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06-25-08
AT&T Helps Military Families Connect for Independence Day With Free Phone Calls and Support from the USO
SAN ANTONIO, June 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Phone home. For most U.S. troops stationed overseas, it's at the top of their to-do list. To help keep them connected with loved ones and celebrate Independence Day, AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is donating 10,000 prepaid phone cards...
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06-24-08
Pfizer Launches 'Think Science Now'
NEW YORK, June 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Underscoring its commitment to scientific advancement, Pfizer Inc will launch Think Science Now, a science awareness program to promote exceptional researchers who have devoted their lives to unraveling the mysteries of biology, chemistry an...
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06-24-08
XL Capital Ltd to Support Rebuilding Efforts in China Earthquake Disaster
HAMILTON, Bermuda, June 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- XL Capital Ltd (NYSE: XL) ("XL" or the "Company") announced today that it will be contributing to the disaster relief effort for those affected by the recent earthquake in Sichuan Province in China.
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06-24-08
Elsevier Foundation Seeks Grant Proposals for Innovative Libraries and New Scholars
NEW YORK,NY,. - June 24, 2008 - The Elsevier Foundation is seeking grant proposals for its Innovative Libraries in Developing Countries and New Scholars programs. Grant proposals for the two programs sponsored by Elsevier, a leading global publisher of scientific, technical ...
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06-23-08
Cardinal Health Writes Prescription to Help Military Families
RADCLIFF, KY,. - June 23, 2008 - USA Cares, a Kentucky-based nonprofit organization that provides financial assistance to military families in need, today announced that Cardinal Health is the latest corporate supporter of its "Red Shirt Friday "“ I Care Too!" campaign.
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06-23-08
The Reader's Digest Foundation to Donate $100,000 to Share Our Strength's Relief and Recovery Fund for New Orleans
NEW YORK, NY,.- June 23, 2008 - The Reader's Digest Foundation (RDF) announced today that it will donate $100,000 to Share Our Strength's Relief and Recovery Fund for New Orleans, a program focused on community recovery in New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. T...
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06-23-08
Three Years and Three Cities Later, Johnson Controls Develops Even More Young Leaders
MILWAUKEE,WI,. - June 23, 2008 - The ingenious summer teen jobs program Johnson Controls started three years ago has grown from helping 40 City of Milwaukee students in 2006 to benefitting 322 diverse students in Milwaukee, Baltimore and Detroit over three years. The continu...
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06-23-08
Bikes Belong Awards Five REI/Bicycle Friendly Community Grants
Boulder, CO - June 23, 2008 - Five designated and aspiring Bicycle Friendly Communities will receive funds to help them make bicycling more safe, convenient, and appealing places to ride. These grants, designed to pinpoint specific needs outlined by each community in their B...
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06-20-08
CVS Caremark Employees Raise $1 Million and Increase Awareness for Children with Disabilities through Easter Seals Walk With Me Events Nationwide
WOONSOCKET, R.I., June 20 /PRNewswire/ -- This year, thousands of CVS Caremark associates across the country will participate in Easter Seals Walk With Me events as part of the CVS Caremark All Kids Can(TM) program, one of the country's largest corporate commitments to chil...
