Philanthropy
Donations to community initiatives with the intention of giving back for the greater common good.
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05-06-08
The School of Imagination Announces "Bright Beginnings" Event to Address Autism Early Detection, Provide Free Screenings and Educational Workshops for Families at Risk
DUBLIN, CA - May 6, 2008 - The School of Imagination (SOI) announced today an important event to address the topic of autism early detection and will provide educational community workshops that will extend its reach to thousands of high-risk families. The award-winning Scho...
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05-05-08
Jessica Biel and Social Entrepreneur Jon Biel Launch Make The Difference Network -- a Cause-Oriented Social Network to Connect Individuals to Nonprofits
LOS ANGELES, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 05/05/08 -- Today, Jessica Biel and her father, Jon Biel, have launched Make The Difference Network (MTDN) at www.MTDN.com. Social entrepreneur Jon Biel, in collaboration with cause market...
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05-05-08
America's Promise Alliance Receives Grant from ING Foundation to Support Dropout Prevention Efforts
WASHINGTON, DC "“ May 5, 2008 - The America's Promise Alliance (the Alliance), today announced it has received a $1 million grant from the ING Foundation to help support its Dropout Prevention Campaign, which aims to reduce the nation's high school dropout rates by hosting D...
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05-04-08
Thousands of Philanthropists Convene to Develop Philanthropy's Future at Historic Summit
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD - May 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Council on Foundations today launched Philanthropy's Vision: A Leadership Summit - the largest-ever gathering of leaders in philanthropy from the U.S. and around the world - to consider ways philanthropy can best se...
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05-04-08
Capital Gold Group, Inc. - Sponsors C5 Youth Foundation Formerly 'Camp Coca-Cola'
LOS ANGELES, CA - May 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Capital Gold Group, Inc. announced today that it is a new sponsor of C5 Youth Foundation, whose mission is to change the odds for high-potential youth from risk-filled environments, inspiring them to pursue personal success, and prepar...
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05-02-08
United Technologies Sponsors Hartford's Academy of Engineering and Green Technology
HARTFORD, Conn., May 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The Academy of Engineering and Green Technology, opening at Hartford Public High School in August 2008, has received a $74,000 grant from United Technologies Corporation (UTC), allowing the Academy to meet start-up requirements set by t...
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05-01-08
Heroic Earlham Woman Receives a Volvo for Life ... Literally
IRVINE, CA - May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- A local hero from the Des Moines area today is receiving a "thank you" to last a lifetime: a complimentary new Volvo car every three years for the rest of her life.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080501/...
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04-30-08
Oxfam America is Selected by eBay Foundation for Unique Online Giving Campaign
Boston, MA - April, 30- Oxfam America and eBay Foundation, the charitable arm of eBay Inc., announced the launch of Community Gives, an online fundraising campaign designed to support Oxfam's work of bringing clean...
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04-30-08
The National Adopt-A-Watt (TM) Program (NAAWP) Welcomes the Cortez Municipal (CEZ) and Savannah-Hilton Head International (SAV) Airports
(CSRwire)ROYAL OAK, MI - April 30, 2008- The National Adopt A Watt(TM) Program is pleased to announce the Cortez Municipal (CEZ) and Savanna-Hilton Head International (SAV) Airports participation in it's clean energy and alternative fuel funding program.
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04-30-08
ING Strengthens Commitment to Educators Around the U.S. by Sponsoring the National Teacher of the Year Program
April 30 - ING, a global financial services leader, today announced it is sponsoring the National Teacher of the Year Program, a project by the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO), for the fourth consecutive year. ING executives will join officials of CCSSO at the...
