Philanthropy
Donations to community initiatives with the intention of giving back for the greater common good.
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06-22-07
Qwest Donates $5,000 to Junior Achievement of New Mexico
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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06-21-07
Staples Foundation for Learning Supports Launch of New Teacher Award Through Renewed Partnership with Hispanic Heritage Foundation
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 ...
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06-21-07
The Pepsi Bottling Group Helps Local Students Go to College
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 21, 2007--What does a rising star look like? Just take a look at Ms. Geraldine Mande's stellar academic achievements and community involvement and you will begin to get a good idea. Born in the war torn Democratic Republic of the Congo and despi...
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06-21-07
UnitedHealth Group Forms Three-Year, $4.5 Million National Alliance with Make-a-Wish Foundation(R) to Grant the Wishes of Children with Life-Threatening Medical Conditions
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 21, 2007--UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) has formed a national alliance with the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America to support the foundation and its mission of granting the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions.
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06-20-07
Wendy's Customers Celebrate Father's Day with a Frosty; Raise More Than $1 Million for the Cause of Adoption
DUBLIN, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 20, 2007--A helping hand - that's what Wendy's(R) customers provided to children awaiting adoption when they reached out last weekend for a Frosty(TM).
Wendy's and the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption(R...
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06-19-07
40 High School Students Selected for Baltimore's Conservation Leadership Corps
BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 19, 2007--Johnson Controls, the Student Conservation Association (SCA) and Civic Works today announced the 40 high school students who will join Baltimore's Conservation Leadership Corps. The program, launched in April in conjunction with Bal...
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06-19-07
Qwest Awards $5,000 to the Washington Pavilion's Reading Adventure Camp
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 19, 2007--The Qwest Foundation today announced a $5,000 grant to the Washington Pavilion's Reading Adventure Camp. The Reading Adventure Camp is a collaborative program between the Washington Pavilion and the Sioux Falls School Distri...
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06-18-07
Help Grant Wishes with Hyatt Gift Cards and the Make-A-Wish Foundation(R)
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 18, 2007--Hyatt Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce it will donate five percent of all Hyatt.com gift card purchases from June 1-July 31 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. These contributions a...
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06-18-07
Fujifilm Joins Friends of the High Line, Launches High Line Portrait Project
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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 18, 2007--As the High Line p...
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06-15-07
Teach for America-Connecticut Receives $1 Million Grant from the Hartford Financial Services Group to Expand into Hartford Public Schools
(BUSINESS WIRE) The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: HIG) today awarded $1 million to Teach For America's Connecticut region. Teach For America is the national corps of top college graduates who commit two years to teach in under-resourced public schools and be...
