Philanthropy
Donations to community initiatives with the intention of giving back for the greater common good.
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12-13-07
Wal-Mart's International Giving Makes Global Impact as Holiday Donations Reach Thousands of Local Communities
BENTONVILLE, Ark., Dec. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- 'Tis the season of giving and thousands of Wal-Mart stores worldwide are participating in programs to benefit the communities they serve. From Mexico to the United Kingdom and Costa Rica to Canada, employees of the retail...
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12-13-07
History in the Making
BOSTON, MA "“ December 13, 2007 - The Pearson Foundation and the non-profit group Facing History and Ourselves today announced the launch of an innovative digital arts initiative for students in the Boston Public Schools.
Throughout the 2007-08...
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12-13-07
Concur Establishes Long Term Commitment to Environment, Pledges $200,000 to Conservation International
REDMOND, WA - December 13, 2007 - Concur (NASDAQ: CNQR), the world's leading provider of on-demand Employee Spend Management services, today announced that the company will donate $200,000 to Conservation International (CI), to support CI's efforts to protect the Earth's bio...
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12-13-07
The Walt Disney Company Volunteers Build Playground for the Boys & Girls Club of East Los Angeles
Bob Iger, President and CEO, The Walt Disney Company, and 150 Other Disney Volunteers, Rolled up Their Sleeves For Kids
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Walt Disney Company's (NYSE: DIS) President and CEO, Bob Iger, ...
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12-12-07
Museum Announces Successful Launch of Capital Campaign
OAKLAND, CA - December 12, 2007 - /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ - Thanks to voter support and early generosity from leading philanthropists, the Oakland Museum of California's renovation project is underway on schedule and with substantial momentum.
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12-12-07
Cities Examine Causes of Hunger, Homelessness
The U.S. Conference of Mayors - Sodexho, Inc. Hunger and Homelessness Survey 2007
Annual Survey Results Announced in Washington, D.C.
Monday, December 17, 2007 - 10:30 am
WASHING...
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12-12-07
War on Greed Film Goes on Downtown D.C., Capitol Hill 'Walkabout' as Congress Debates Closing Tax Loopholes for the Super-rich vs. Tax Relief for the Middle Class
***SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY morning, DEC. 12:***
10:20 a.m. - start at Private Equity Council offices: 950 F Street, NW
11:30 a.m. - end at Carlyle Group headquarters: 1001 Pennsylvania Ave.
NW
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12-12-07
Colorado Springs Children Fly to the North Pole on SkyWest Airlines
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Dec. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- On Saturday,
December 15, SkyWest Airlines, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SkyWest, Inc. (SKYW), in conjunction with the Junior League of Colorado Springs and Community Partnership for Child Development (CPCD), ...
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12-12-07
Divine Chocolate Desserts Deliver Holiday Cheer to Ghanaian Cocoa Farmers
Divine Chocolate today offered a classic holiday recipe with a unique twist - an opportunity to educate friends, family, co-workers and others about the benefits of Fair Trade.
"We hope holiday party-givers, students and parents looking for uniqu...
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12-12-07
The Kite Runner Inspires Gift Through One Laptop
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- In advance of the December 14 release of the film The Kite Runner, Paramount Classics and DreamWorks Pictures are donating 500 XO laptops through One Laptop per Child (OLPC). The Afghan Relief Organization (ARO) will distribute the donate...
