Philanthropy
Donations to community initiatives with the intention of giving back for the greater common good.
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05-23-07
World Cocoa Foundation Partners with USAID to Improve Education in West African Cocoa Communities
Vienna, VA "“ The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) today announced a significant, multi-year partnership to provide greater opportunities and a brighter future for young people living on cocoa farms in Ghana and the Ivory Coast.
The new partner...
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05-23-07
World Cocoa Foundation to Boost Farm Safety on West African Cocoa Farms
VIENNA, VA- May 23, 2007 "“ The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) today announced an expansion of its work to educate cocoa farmers on safe, responsible labor practices. Building upon current programs that have proven successful, these new efforts will help children on West Afr...
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05-22-07
New "Orphan Outreach" Organization Launches in Dallas to Aid World's Children in Need
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 22, 2007--As the AIDS epidemic alone claims the lives of millions of parents in impoverished nations, Orphan Outreach, a new social service charity, is debuting in Dallas to reach out to children in need around the world. The non-denominational C...
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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 ...
