Philanthropy
Donations to community initiatives with the intention of giving back for the greater common good.
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05-23-08
USA Cares Prepares for a Record Breaking Challenge
RADCLIFF, KY. - May 23, 2008 - USA Cares Executive Director William H. "Bill" Nelson just returned from a weeklong conference with one of the Nation’s leading coalitions involved in Iraq/Afghanistan Veterans issues in Washington DC. "One thing was abundantly clear," N...
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05-22-08
Nicor Gas Employees Give Back to Local Communities by Volunteering at 18 Non-Profit Organizations During 12th Annual Volunteer Day
BURR RIDGE "“ May 22, 2008 - Nicor Gas employees, families, and friends supported the company's commitment to volunteerism by giving back to local communities during the 12th annual celebration of Nicor's Volunteer Day. Along with community members, hundreds of Nicor employ...
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05-22-08
Dow Expands Response to China Earthquakes through School Rebuilding, Product Donations and Employee Matching Gifts
MIDLAND, MI - May 22, 2008 - As the full extent of the devastation caused by last week’s earthquakes in China becomes clear, The Dow Chemical Company today announced additional support for long-term rebuilding needs and the launch of a global employee matching gift program. ...
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05-22-08
Alliance/Merck Ciencia (Science) Hispanic Scholars Program Announced
WASHINGTON, May 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Alliance for Hispanic Health (the Alliance) announced today the establishment of the Alliance/Merck Ciencia Scholars Program, a new partnership improving Hispanic student access to higher education and degrees in sci...
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05-22-08
5th Annual Personal Democracy Forum (PdF) Expands to Two Days; Features Preeminent Minds in Politics, the Internet and New Media
FREDERICK P. ROSE HALL (JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER),
PdF's 2008 THEME IS: "REBOOTING THE SYSTEM"
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05-22-08
Engauge Donates Website to Neighborhood House
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Marketing agency Engauge (www.engauge.com) donated time and resources to create a new website for Neighborhood House (www...
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05-22-08
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation Donates $100,000 to American Red Cross Earthquake Relief Efforts in China
ST. LOUIS, MO - May 22, 2008 - The Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation has donated $100,000 to the American Red Cross to assist in the relief efforts in the aftermath of the earthquake that shook China on May 12. The donation reflects the company's concern for the well-being of...
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05-22-08
Tahitian Noni International to Provide 1.3 Million RMB in Relief Aid
PROVO, UT -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 05/22/08 -- Tahitian Noni International (TNI), maker of TAHITIAN NONI(R) Juice and other noni products, announced today that it is donating a total of 1.3 Million RMB in cash and products to the China Children and Teenager's Fund to provide rel...
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05-21-08
Tyco Electronics Donates US$1 Million Worth of Emergency Mobile Communications Equipment and Radios to Support Recovery Efforts in China
PEMBROKE, Bermuda, May 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tyco Electronics Ltd. (NYSE: TEL; BSX: TEL) today announced that it is extending additional support for rescue and recovery efforts in China by donating US$1 (million 7 million RMB) worth of emergency wireless communication...
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05-20-08
Johnson Controls Provides Disaster Relief Assistance to China
MILWAUKEE, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- In the wake of the devastating earthquake in China, Johnson Controls, its employees, and its joint venture partners in China are donating $780,000 to the Red Cross Society of China to assist the disaster relief efforts currently underway...
