Philanthropy

ATLANTA, GA. - June 25, 2007 - Nokia and the Pearson Foundation today announced two significant expansions of their Mobile Learning Institute program: The Mobile Learning Institute Leadership Network and the Digital Arts Alliance Leadership Institute.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 25, 2007 - IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced the creation of the Global Citizen's Portfolio, a suite of investments and programs to help IBM employees enhance their skills and expertise, in order to become global leaders, professionals and citizens.

BETHLEHEM, PA.-June 25, 2007 "“ Talk about a birthday surprise! On the occasion of its 125th birthday, a national children’s charity dedicated to giving kids peace has just received a gift of $3.2 million from a rather
unlikely benefactor: A Civil War veteran.

WASHINGTON, DC, June 25, 2007 "“ KaBOOM!, a national nonprofit organization that envisions a great place to play within walking distance of every child in America, announced today a new fund to allow individuals and organizations to contribute as little as $1000 to help spon...

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 25, 2007--Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc., today announced it had welcomed its first corporate-sponsored appointee to the Legal Aid Fellowship Program, an attorney from UPS who has begun a four-month assignment.

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 25, 2007--The Qwest Foundation today announced a $50,000 grant to the Museum of Spanish Colonial Art to sponsor the 56th annual Traditional Spanish Market, held on the downtown Plaza in Santa Fe, July 28-29. The Spanish Market is the ...

PITTSBURGH- June 22, 2007- To promote participation and communication in science, Alcoa Foundation has partnered with the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) to provide a three-year funding grant to the annual Young Naturalists Award (YNA) competition. Students in grad...

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 22, 2007--Toshiba America Business Solutions Inc. (TABS) today announced that it has received recognition from both Operation Homefront, a nonprofit that provides emergency assistance and morale to the troops and their families, and the ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 22, 2007--The Qwest Foundation today announced a $5,000 grant to Junior Achievement of New Mexico (JA of New Mexico) to fund the expansion of its JA Hispanic Initiative in Las Cruces and Albuquerque.

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WASHINGTON, D.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 21, 2007--The Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) today announced the renewal of a $100,000 grant from Staples Foundation for Learning (SFFL), a private foundation created by Staples, Inc. This year, SFFL's support will fund the launch ...