Philanthropy
Donations to community initiatives with the intention of giving back for the greater common good.
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07-13-07
Henry Schein's 'Healthy Children, Healthy Lifestyles' Expands to Four New Cities in Its Second Year
MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 13, 2007--Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq:HSIC), the largest distributor of healthcare products and services to office-based practitioners in the combined North American and European markets, announced today that "Healthy Children, Healthy Li...
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07-12-07
Americans Scrutinize Business Practices in Deciding What to Buy
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--More than two-thirds of Americans say they consider a company’s business practices when deciding what to buy, according to the 2007 Cone Cause Evolution Survey. At the same time, there is a substantial increase in the number of American workers who w...
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07-12-07
Western Union and JAG Partner to Offer Financial Literacy Education to at-Risk Youth
(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 12, 2007--The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in money-transfer services, and Jobs for America's Graduates, Inc. (JAG) today launched an innovative financial literacy curriculum aimed to train and empower students.
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07-12-07
Green Mountain Power's Low-Income Pilot Program Begins
COLCHESTER, Vt.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 12, 2007--Green Mountain Power's new program to assist low-income customers begins today. Under a three-year pilot program developed in cooperation with AARP Vermont and approved by the Vermont Public Service Board, Green Mountain Power...
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07-12-07
Qwest Foundation Hits High Note with Donation to Utah Symphony & Opera
SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 12, 2007--Local public school students will have the opportunity to attend free concerts with Utah Symphony & Opera (US&O), thanks to a $15,000 donation announced today by the Qwest Foundation.
Q...
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07-11-07
Qwest Donates $10,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 11, 2007--The Qwest Foundation today announced a $10,000 grant to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central New Mexico (BBBS-CNM) to sponsor a media technology program.
The grant will fund the "Crossroads" ...
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07-11-07
Sundance Channel Launches "The Eco-mmunity Map" By Customizing Google Map Technology to Connect Green Enthusiasts From Around the World
NEW YORK,, NY.- July 11, 2007 "“ Sundance Channel today announced the launch of The Eco-mmunity Map, a new interactive web feature to complement and extend the reach of the cable net's weekly environmental programming destination, THE GREEN. The Eco-mmunity Map
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07-11-07
Grants Awarded to Health Organization Serving Hurricane-Affected Communities
JACKSON, MS - July 11, 2007 "“ The Foundation for the Mid South (FMS) announced today the recipients of grants totaling $98,687 on behalf of The Baxter International Foundation Health Recovery Fund. More than $1.1 million in grants have been awarded since the fund’s incepti...
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07-11-07
Aid Organizations, World Cocoa Foundation Partner to Improve Cocoa Farmer Incomes
VIENNA, VA "“ July 11, 2007- The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) today announced that it has joined with two leading international development organizations to help improve cocoa farmer incomes in Cameroon, Ghana, the Ivory Coast, Liberia and Nigeria.
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07-11-07
Staples Foundation for Learning Awards Grants to Educational Organizations Focused on Helping Disadvantaged Youth
FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 11, 2007--Staples Foundation for Learning, Inc., a private foundation created by Staples, Inc., (NASDAQ: SPLS) announced today it has awarded 32 grants totaling more than $295,000 to non-profit organizations throughout the country. Th...
