Philanthropy

RYE, NEW YORK - December 11, 2007 "“ The executives who enable millions of runners, walkers, cyclists, swimmers and hikers to raise billions of dollars to fight disease, hunger and other social ills will hold their annual conference in Atlanta this February.

Project ideas reflect creativity, expertise and social commitment of the international teams.

High level of involvement: 3,200 participants from 89 countries in the Mondialogo Engineering Award 2007.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - December 11, 2007- /PRNewswire/ - It was announced today that three of America's Hall of Fame athletes have partnered for peace within America's disenfranchised communities. Football icon Jim Brown, NBA great Bill Russell and Boxing champion George Foreman...

SAN BERNARDINO, CA, December 11, 2007 /PRNewswire/ -- The Mu Xi Lambda Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. today announced the start of its year-end donation and sponsorship drive. The fund-raising campaign is being facilitated in support of the Chapter's 2008 "I...

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -"“ The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has found in favor of LIUNA in its effort to place a shareholder resolution on Beazer Homes' proxy requiring greater disclosure of the homebuilders' mortgage investments.

PITTSBURGH - December 11, 2007 - The Bayer Foundation announced today it has bestowed a $300,000 grant to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Department of Chemical Engineering to support the Bayer Professorship in Chemical Engineering and the Bayer Graduate Fell...

TARRYTOWN, N.Y., Dec. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- What's better than waking up to a freshly-brewed cup of coffee after a good night's sleep in your favorite pair of PJs? Helping to ensure that children in need have the chance to sleep in warm pajamas, too.

BOULDER, Colo., Dec. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- This year, IZZE Beverage Company, the leader in the sparkling juice category, celebrates the fifth anniversary of its partnership with Global Education Fund (GEF). IZZE also is proud to report a year full of augmented GEF support t...

BOSTON, MA - December 10, 2007 "“ Microfinance pioneer ACCION USA today announced that it has now lent over $25 million in domestic microloans, or small business loans ranging from $500 to $25,000. ACCION USA is the domestic arm of global microfinance provider ACCION Intern...

HOUSTON, Dec. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Williams Kherkher Hart Boundas, LLP, announced today that Houston attorney John Eddie Williams, Jr., and his wife Sheridan donated $200,000 to the Houston Chronicle's Goodfellows Fund. Goodfellows provides new toys for needy children ages 2 ...