Philanthropy
Donations to community initiatives with the intention of giving back for the greater common good.
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07-04-07
Call for new regulatory framework to allow greater access to financial services via mobile phones in developing countries
A new regulatory framework is needed to encourage financial transactions by mobile phones and transform access to financial services in developing countries, claims a new policy report 'The Transformational Potential of M-Transactions', published today (4 July 2007) b...
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07-02-07
Zurich Classic's Birdies for Books Program Surpasses Goal and Raises $390,000 for the Laura Bush Foundation and Area Schools
NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 2, 2007--Zurich Financial Services, title sponsor of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans PGA TOUR event, today announced that its 2007 Birdies for Books program raised a total of $390,000. These funds will directly benefit the Laura Bush Foun...
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07-02-07
AT&T Helps Military Families Connect for Independence Day with Free Phone Calls and Support from the USO
SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 2, 2007--AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) has announced the donation of 10,000 prepaid phone cards, which is the third installation toward more than 50,000 prepaid phone cards that AT&T will give away in 2007. The total 2007 donation is valued a...
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06-29-07
Hasbro, Inc. at the Request of U. S. Ambassador Donates 20,000 Dolls to World Vision for Distribution in Zambia
SEATTLE, WA - June 29, 2007 - Thousands of children living in poverty in the southern Africa nation of Zambia will receive the joy of baby dolls to call their own. Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS) has donated 20,000 black Baby Alive Sip N Slurp dolls to World Vision.
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06-29-07
Jewelers for Children Honors Beasley and Berg; Announces $ 4.5 Million to Charity Partners
NEW YORK, NY- June 29, 2007 "“ On June 3, 2007, Jewelers for Children, the industry's charity, honored H. Marvin Beasley, chairman and CEO of Helzberg Diamonds in North Kansas City, MO and Lee Michael Berg, president and CEO of Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry in Baton Rouge, LA an...
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06-28-07
Dole Renews Goals for Its Health & Education Programs in Costa Rica
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 28, 2007--Standard Fruit Company of Costa Rica, a division of Dole Food Company, Inc., announced today that it will renew its support for its widely successful Social Development Program in Costa Rica. In view of its very encouragi...
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06-28-07
Terry Venables Kicks Off First Pfizer UK Foundation Symposium
LONDON- June 28, 2007- Today, Terry Venables, Assistant England Football Manager, gave his backing to the work of the Pfizer UK Foundation, which has donated over £2.64 million since 2005, in support of 110 community-based projects addressing health inequalities across the...
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06-28-07
Qwest Awards $3,000 to the Wyoming Latina Youth Conference
CHEYENNE, Wyo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 28, 2007--The Qwest Foundation today announced an award of $3,000 to the Wyoming Latina Youth Conference (WLYC). The conference -- presented by a committee of community volunteers in partnership with the Laramie County Community College ...
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06-27-07
Abbott and Abbott Fund Expand Commitment to Improving Health Care in Tanzania With Dedication of New Lab and Launch of New Diagnostic Programs
ARUSHA, TANZANIA- June 27, 2007 - Abbott's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Miles D. White joined Tanzania's Minister of Health and Social Welfare the Hon. David Mwakyusa in Arusha today to dedicate the new Abbott Fund-supported laboratory at Mt. Meru Hospital. Mr. Whi...
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06-27-07
JPMorgan Chase and Syracuse University Partner to Create Innovative Financial Services Technology and Infrastructure Programs
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 27, 2007--Building on its long-standing commitment to New York State, JPMorgan Chase today announced that it will invest $30 million over ten years in an innovative university-industry partnership with Syracuse University to create a financial...
