Philanthropy
Donations to community initiatives with the intention of giving back for the greater common good.
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06-27-07
Qwest Awards South Dakota's Teach for America $2,500
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 27, 2007--The Qwest Foundation today announced an award of $2,500 to South Dakota's chapter of Teach For America.
Teach For America is a national corps of outstanding recent college graduates - of all...
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06-26-07
Qwest Announces Donation to Pete Suazo Business Center
ALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 26, 2007--The Qwest Foundation has shown its commitment to helping minority-owned businesses get off the ground by donating $2,500 to the Pete Suazo Business Center, the company announced today.
The Pete ...
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06-26-07
How Prepared Are America's Communities to Handle Aging Boom?
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 26, 2007--The Tampa Bay region today was the first in the country to host one of six regional workshops focused on creating livable communities for all ages, part of a national "Aging in Place" initiative undertaken by MetLife...
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06-26-07
BT Launches Global Disaster Relief Program in Partnership With the British Red Cross
LONDON -June 26, 2007 - BT today announced a three-year partnership with the British Red Cross in support of disaster relief worldwide. BT, the first global communications company ever to partner with the British Red Cross in this capacity, will provide support through a th...
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06-26-07
Pearson Foundation Announces New Digital Arts Alliances
ATLANTA, GA. - June 25, 2007 - The Pearson Foundation today announced a series of new partnerships, programs, and funding commitments with members of the Digital Arts Alliance, the consortium that promotes digital arts in K-12 education through fully funded and staffed progr...
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06-25-07
Peachpit Promotes Digital Literacy with New Titles, Scholarship Fund
ATLANTA, GA.- June 25, 2007 - The Pearson Foundation today announced that Peachpit, the leading publisher of digital technology, has joined the Digital Arts Alliance, the consortium that promotes digital arts in K-12 education through fully funded and staffed programs deliv...
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06-25-07
Facing History and Ourselves and the Pearson Foundation to Integrate Digital Arts Within Offerings for Teachers and Students
ATLANTA, GA. June 25, 2007 "“ The Pearson Foundation today announced that Facing History and Ourselves, which helps students find meaning in the past and recognize the need for participation in society and responsible decision-making, has joined the Digital Arts Alliance, th...
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06-25-07
Pearson Education and the Pearson Foundation Create Digital Literacy Fellowship Program for Hispanic Community
ATLANTA, GA.- June 25, 2007 "“ Pearson Education, the global leader in educational publishing, and the Pearson Foundation today announced the launch of the Digital Literacy Fellowship Program, an initiative designed specifically to promote the use of digital technologies am...
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06-25-07
Professional Association for Educators Makes Digital Arts Training a Priority
ATLANTA, GA.- June 25, 2007 "“The Pearson Foundation today announced that Phi Delta Kappa International (PDK), the premier professional association for educators, has joined the Digital Arts Alliance, the consortium that promotes digital arts in K-12 education through fully...
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06-25-07
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
ATLANTA, GA. - June 25, 2007 "“ The Pearson Foundation today announced that the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is joining forces with the Digital Arts Alliance, the consortium that promotes digital arts in K-12 education through fully funded and sta...
