Philanthropy
Donations to community initiatives with the intention of giving back for the greater common good.
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04-24-07
Mattel Children's Foundation Announces Three-Year Signature Partnership With The Make-A-Wish Foundation®
El Segundo, Calif. - April 24, 2007 "“ Mattel, Inc., the Mattel Children’s Foundation and the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America announced a new three-year national partnership today that will help grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions.
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04-23-07
The Pepsi Bottling Group to Host Over 240 Children in Celebration of "Bring Your Child to Work Day"
SOMERS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 23, 2007--Children from communities throughout Westchester and Fairfield counties will descend on The Pepsi Bottling Group's (PBG) Somers, NY headquarters on Thursday, April 26, 2007 for the annual "Bring Your Child to Work Day" celebrati...
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04-23-07
Alcoa and Alcoa Foundation Report 2006 Combined Investments of More Than $42 Million in Alcoa Communities Worldwide
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alcoa (NYSE:AA) and Alcoa Foundation, the second largest corporate foundation in the United States, announced that total combined giving in 2006 was a record $42.3 million, up from $39.9 million in 2005 and $28.8 million in 2004.
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04-23-07
Neighborhood Housing Services and KeyBank Breathing New Life into East Toledo and Historic South Toledo
TOLEDO, OH - April 23, 2007 "“ For the first time, residents in East Toledo and Historic South Toledo will have an opportunity to lease, and eventually own, brand new Energy Five-Star homes. These homes feature four bedrooms, two baths, a full basement and a detached garage....
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04-23-07
ExxonMobil to Commemorate Africa Malaria Day 2007
IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 23, 2007--In commemoration of Africa Malaria Day 2007 (April 25th), executives and employees of the Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) are set to participate in a series of events in Africa, the United States and Europe.
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04-23-07
cMarket Cements Its Position as Largest Provider of Online Charity Auctions with 2,000th Event
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 23, 2007--cMarket, the nation's largest provider of online fundraising auction events and parent to www.BiddingForGood.com, today announced that it has launched its 2,000th a...
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04-23-07
Deloitte and College Summit Work Together to Enhance College Access for Low-Income Students and Break the Cycle of Poverty
NEW YORK, April 23, 2007 "“ Higher education is one of the most effective ways to break the cycle of poverty, according to College Summit, a nonprofit organization dedicated to seeing that all college-ready students, regardless of socio-economic background, go to college. A...
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04-19-07
World Lung Foundation Chooses MicroEdge GIFTS(R) to Administer Global Initiative to Reduce Tobacco Use
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 19, 2007--MicroEdge, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Advent Software (NASDAQ: ADVS) and leading provider of solutions for the grantmaking community worldwide, today announced that the World Lung Foundation (WLF) has selected GIFTS(R) grant...
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04-18-07
CSRwire-hosted CSR Directory: More Than 2,000 Organizations in 95 Countries.
SPRINGFIELD, MA - April 17, 2007 - CSRwire is proud to announce that the CSR Directory now presents more than 2,000 organizations worldwide. The directory, titled "Resources for Promoting Global Business Principles and Best Practices," is a resource guide to organizations wo...
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04-18-07
Presto and USA Cares Enable Military Service Men and Women To Connect with Their Moms and Grandmas for Mother's Day
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA/LOUISVILLE, KY. "“ April 17, 2006 "“ Presto Services Inc. (www.presto.com) has partnered with USA Cares (www.usacares.us), a leading military charitable...
