Philanthropy
Donations to community initiatives with the intention of giving back for the greater common good.
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06-14-07
United Technologies Corp. Receives Special Award at National Trust/HGTV Restore America Gala
WASHINGTON, D.C.- June 14, 2007 "“ United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), a diversified Fortune 50 global company headquartered in Hartford, Conn., was selected as a National Trust for Historic Preservation/HGTV Restore America Hero. UTC is one of five champions who led effo...
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06-14-07
Qwest Awards $100,000 Teachers and Technology Grants to 28 Colorado Teachers
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 14, 2007--The Qwest Foundation, The Fund for Colorado's Future and the Public Education & Business Coalition (PEBC) today announced that 28 teachers across Colorado will benefit from $100,000 in Qwest Foundation support. Qwest is providing t...
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06-14-07
Dole Food Company Honored by the Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 14, 2007--Dole Food Company, Inc. today announced that it has been awarded the Business Excellence on Tuberculosis Award by the Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS for its work to combat the disease in the Philippines. The aw...
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06-14-07
After Years of Inaction, the Fed Could Clean Up Subprime Market, Say Advocates
ASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 14, 2007--This morning the Federal Reserve Board will hold a hearing on abusive lending that, with the right outcome, could mark a key turning point for American families with subprime home loans. According to consumer groups, for 13 years th...
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06-13-07
Qwest Named Five-Star Employer in Support of National Guard and Reserve Employees in New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 13, 2007--Qwest Communications announced today that it earned a Statement of Support from Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) as a "Five-Star Employer" in New Mexico. This is the highest honor ESGR awards to companies for thei...
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06-13-07
The DOW Chemical Company and Micronutrient Initiative Work to Stop Anemia in Sri Lanka
MIDLAND, MICH "“ June 12, 2007 "“ The Dow Chemical Company and the Micronutrient Initiative (MI) announced today that Dow will support MI's work to help eradicate iron deficiency, the leading cause of anemia, in Sri Lanka. Avoidable maternal deaths, poor learning among schoo...
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06-12-07
World Environment Center Establishes Washington Sustainability Forum
WASHINGTON, D.C.- June 12, 2007- The World Environment Center (WEC) today announced the creation of the Washington Sustainability Forum, a major initiative to create dialogue on sustainable development issues involving senior leaders of business, government, non-governmental...
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06-12-07
Time Warner Honors Its Employees' Outstanding Volunteer Achievements
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 12, 2007--Time Warner Inc. today announced the winners of its 26th annual Andrew Heiskell Community Service Awards, which highlight the exceptional volunteer efforts of its employees. The awards, named for Andrew Heiskell, the late former chai...
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06-12-07
What Makes a Great Playground?
WASHINGTON, DC.- June 12, 2007 "“Summer is here and with it comes trips to the local playground for a little frolic and fun. Sure, we all know that kids love to swing and slide and if you're lucky, your local playspace will accommodate these basic needs. But, what makes a ...
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06-12-07
UnitedHealthcare Helps The National Arbor Day Foundation Replant Pike-San Isabel National Forests
CENTENNIAL, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 12, 2007--UnitedHealthcare is supporting The National Arbor Day Foundation's effort to plant more trees and help replenish America's national forests and promoting greater use of electronic customer transactions to reduce paper waste....
