Philanthropy
Donations to community initiatives with the intention of giving back for the greater common good.
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10-25-07
Toys for Tots Campaign Celebrates 60 Years of Caring
WASHINGTON, D.C.- October 25, 2007 - Sixty years ago, the wife of a Marine Corps Reserve officer handed her husband a hand-made doll and told him to give it to an organization that provided toys to poor children during the holidays. When he told her no such agency existed, s...
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10-24-07
Arrowhead Mountain Spring Water Contributes to California Wildfire Relief Effort
MIRA LOMA, Calif., Oct. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Arrowhead Mountain Spring Water has donated 115,000 bottles of water to rescue workers who are currently fighting the Southern California wildfires, as well as to evacuees who are being housed at temporary shelters at Qualcomm Stadi...
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10-24-07
Comerica Bank Announces $100,000 in Contributions for Wildfire Relief in Three California Counties
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Comerica Bank announced it is giving $100,000 to relief efforts for victims of the California wildfires. The bank also announced it was talking additional steps to aid small businesses and people who have been forced to evacuate...
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10-24-07
CVS/pharmacy Donates More Than $300,000 in Supplies To Aid Fire Relief Efforts in California
Healthcare and personal care items shipped to QualComm Stadium
and other local shelters for distribution to evacuees
Prescription delivery service from CVS to Qualcomm shelter established
Dis...
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10-24-07
Alcoa Foundation Contributes $50,000 for Disaster Relief in California Due to Wildfires
NEW YORK - October 24, 2007 - Alcoa Foundation today announced that it has contributed $50,000 to the Orange County, California Chapter of the American Red Cross for disaster relief efforts following devastating wildfires in Southern California.
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10-24-07
PR Newswire Suspends Fees for News on Southern California Wildfires
New York, Oct. 24/PRNewswire/-- PR Newswire has suspended fees associated with the distribution of press releases on issues regarding the Southern California wildfires. Service extends to both members and non-members.
Effective immediately, pr...
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10-24-07
IBM's New Children's Health Rebate for Employees Helps Families Attain a Healthy Lifestyle
ARMONK, NY - October 24, 2007 - IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced a new wellness incentive for U.S. employees that encourages healthy living for families and children. The Children's Health Rebate, which is being offered as part of IBM's annual benefits enrollment, is to rewar...
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10-24-07
Corporate Watchdog Radio Podcasts to be Carried by CSRwire.com's New Multimedia Web Section
AMHERST, MA - October 24, 2007 - If you think corporations have the power to steer us toward sustainability or drive us into the proverbial ditch, then Corporate Watchdog Radio is required listening! Now, tw...
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10-23-07
New Study Reveals Cause Marketing an Effective Business Investment
KANSAS CITY (PR WEB) October 23, 2007 "“ The 2007 PR Week / Barkley Cause Survey reveals that philanthropic activities can drive business success. In fact, 72% of consumers say that they have purchased a brand because it supports a cause they believe in. Furthermore, corpora...
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10-23-07
The Women's Conference and Meredith Corporation Launch WE Care Program to Support CARE's Life-Saving Maternal Health Programs
LONG BEACH, CA - October 23, 2007 - The California Governor and First Lady's Conference on Women - also known as 'The Women's Conference' - and Meredith Corporation have announced a new partnership - WE Care. The initiative will support the international humanitarian organi...
