Philanthropy
Donations to community initiatives with the intention of giving back for the greater common good.
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05-22-07
Best Buy Announces $2.7 Million in Scholarships to Outstanding High School Seniors Nationwide
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 22, 2007--As part of its ongoing efforts to promote engaging learning experiences and strengthening communities in which its employees work and live, Best Buy has announced the recipients of its annual scholarship award program. A total of 1...
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05-22-07
Aveda and its Partners Discuss the Opportunities and Challenges of Indigenous Entrepreneurship
NEW YORK- May 22, 2007 -In keeping with its long-standing commitment to environmental and socially responsible business practices, the Avedaâ„¢ Corporation is partnering with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), Equator Initiative, Tribal Link Foundation, the Globa...
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05-22-07
'Child Protection Education of America' Reaches Fundraising Milestone with Support from National Marketing Firm
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 22, 2007--With 750,000 children reported missing annually in the U.S., Child Protection Education of America (CPEA) is continually seeking new ways to address one of America's most pressing concerns, missing and exploited children. As traditional...
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05-21-07
NIKE to Donate $6 Million in Footwear to Help Teens Get Active and into Sport During Summer Break
NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 21, 2007--NIKE Inc. today announced the launch of its NikeSummerShoes program, which will deliver more than 60,000 pairs of shoes, worth an estimated $6 million, to young people in 21 communities from coast-to-coast to help them get active o...
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05-18-07
Intel Announces Winners of World's Largest Science Fair
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 18, 2007--The Intel Foundation awarded each of the three top winners of the Intel Engineering and Science Fair (Intel ISEF), presented by Agilent Technologies, $50,000 college scholarships. Dayan Li of Greenbelt, Md., Philip Streich ...
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05-18-07
Safeway Raises Record Amount for Easter Seals
PLEASANTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 18, 2007--Safeway
(NYSE:SWY) today announced it raised $5.5 million for Easter Seals, one of the most established and respected charities dedicated to assisting people with disabilities and special needs. The company raised the ...
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05-17-07
SUPERVALU Executive VP, CFO Pamela Knous Named Twin Cities Go Red for Women 2008 Campaign Chair
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MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 17, 2007--The American Heart Association ...
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05-17-07
Bark Busters, World's Largest Dog Training Company, Launches Free National Dog Safety Workshops
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 17, 2007--To help reduce the risk of children and adults being bitten by dogs, as well as to further its mission to promote responsible dog ownership, Bark Busters, the world's largest dog training company, will offer free dog safety wo...
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05-17-07
The Hartford Teams Up with Dick Vitale in Fight Against Cancer
HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE) The Hartford
Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: HIG), a pioneer in efforts to make life insurance more accessible and affordable to cancer survivors, is teaming up with popular college basketball TV analyst Dick Vitale to support can...
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05-17-07
Habitat for Humanity South Palm Beach to Dedicate Two Homes in Delray Beach
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DELRAY BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 17, 2007--Habitat for H...
