Philanthropy
Donations to community initiatives with the intention of giving back for the greater common good.
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12-19-07
Newswire Provides Grant to Habitat for Humanity - Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Dec. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of a
company-wide corporate giving effort, PR Newswire will provide Habitat for Humanity with a cash grant, the company announced today.
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12-19-07
University of New Mexico Children's Hospital to Receive Grant from PR Newswire
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Dec. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The University of New Mexico Children's Hospital has been selected by PR Newswire's local office as the recipient of a cash grant and group volunteer hours, PR Newswire announced today.
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12-19-07
Sallie Mae Employees, The Sallie Mae Fund Contribute $1 Million to The United Way
RESTON, Va., Dec. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2007, Sallie Mae employees reached into their hearts and wallets to provide crucial assistance to families and communities across the country: with matching grants from The Sallie Mae Fund, combined giving to the United Way totaled $1 ...
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12-18-07
Core Services Continues Philanthropic Leadership in 2008
MORRISTOWN, N.J., Dec. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Core Services is looking forward to participating in a variety of community events in 2008. Core Services CEO and President James Bistis knows that many companies are anxious to assist the community but don't know where to start....
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12-18-07
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Awards Grant to Support the Community Giving Resource
WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 18, 2007 - The Community Giving Resource (CGR) announced today that it has received a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The grant was awarded to the Neighborhood Funders Group (NFG), a lead partner of the Community Giving Resource ...
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12-17-07
Isuzu Honors America's Heroes
CERRITOS, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 12/17/07 -- Isuzu Motors America, Inc. today announced that it will match the $10,332 in donations made by its top dealers to Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) during a recent dealer recognition event, for a total contribution to the organization...
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12-17-07
Recession Fears Hit Kids of KIA Troops
ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Operation Ensuring Christmas ...for Children of Fallen Troops announced today that its programs supporting Children of US Troops may suffer due to fears of an economic recession in the US. Donations to OEC are down in the thi...
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12-15-07
The Eyes of Christmas: Top Stars Telecast 12 Hours of Holiday Music and Memories for the Visually Impaired to Over 80 Million Homes on Multiple Cable Networks
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- For 12 days leading up to Christmas, many top stars along with top athletes and our nation's governors, will record audio greeting cards for the blind and visually impaired. The 13th Annual "Eyes of Christmas" presentations are being tele...
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12-15-07
Mayors Examine Causes of Hunger, Homelessness - Monday, Dec. 17, Washington, DC
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) and Sodexho, Inc. will release results of its 2007 Hunger and Homelessness Survey at a Press Conference on Monday, December 17 at 10:30 am at the Conference of Mayors headquarters. The surve...
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12-14-07
Alcoa Foundation Provides $250,000 Grant to Badin to Spur Economic Development, Downtown Revitalization
BADIN, N.C. - December 14, 2007 - Efforts to spur economic development in Stanly County through the revitalization of downtown Badin received a major boost today with the announcement that Alcoa Foundation has awarded a $250,000 grant to benefit the town. The grant is being ...
