Philanthropy
Donations to community initiatives with the intention of giving back for the greater common good.
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04-09-07
Qwest Foundation to Reward Innovative Teachers Throughout Colorado with Technology Grants
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Qwest Foundation today announced a landmark program "“ the Qwest Teachers and Technology grant program "“ to provide Colorado teachers vital technology for their classrooms. Qwest is providing a $100,000 donation that will help fund innovative...
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04-05-07
Esso Retailers Begin Sunshine Campaign to Raise Funds for BC Children's Hospital
April 4, 2007 - Starting Sunday, 65 Esso retailers across the Lower Mainland and Victoria will sell Sunshine Icons in hopes of raising $50,000 for the 20th annual BC Children’s Hospital Miracle Weekend.
"e are proud to support the BC Children's ...
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04-05-07
Operation Slugger II
Louisville, KY - April 4, 2007 - In 2005, Louisville Slugger® and its parent company, Hillerich and Bradsby Co. teamed up with USA Cares,
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04-04-07
Credit Union CEO Bill Myers Named Senior Fellow/EOP at Aspen Institute
WASHINGTON, DC - April 4, 2007 "“ Bill Myers, a widely recognized leader in the community development credit union field and CEO for 28 years of Alternatives Federal Credit Union in Ithaca, NY, has been named a Senior Fellow in the Economic Opportunities Program (EOP) at the...
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04-04-07
Yawkey Foundation Contributes $30 Million to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute toward Construction of Proposed State-of-the-Art Cancer Care Center
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 4, 2007--In the spirit of the late Tom and Jean Yawkey's nearly half-century of dedication to the fight against cancer, the Yawkey Foundation has awarded $30 million, the largest gift in its history, to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The gift wi...
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04-03-07
Redeem Brings Advanced Recycling and Fundraising Programs to U.S.,
ATLANTA, GA - April 3, 2007 "“ International recycling expert, Redeem, is expanding its U.S. business with a wireless phone recycling drive April 16-20 in conjunction with United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta. More than 60 companies including Comcast, Deloitte, King & Spal...
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04-03-07
How Much is a Mohawk Worth?
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 2007--Design agency Edge Design, in a partnership with Off The Wall Media, has launched www.Hawkathon.org, a Web site that supports breast cancer research in an unusual way.
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04-02-07
Safeway Kicks off National Campaign to Raise Funds to Assist People with Disabilities
PLEASANTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 2, 2007--Safeway today announced the launch of a month long campaign during the month of April to raise funds for community-based programs to assist people with physical and developmental disabilities. The company will raise $5 mill...
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04-02-07
Union Pacific Foundation Increases Funding to Nonprofit Organizations
OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 2, 2007--Union Pacific Foundation is increasing funds to nonprofit organizations and continuing support for its signature giving program, The Principals' Partnership. Grants are being distributed to nonprofit organizations in 22 states in ...
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04-02-07
L'Oréal Paris Celebrates Exceptional Women Committed to Community Achievement and Volunteerism with the Second Annual Women of Worth Program
NEW YORK, NY - April 2, 2007 - L'Oréal Paris is proud to announce that it will continue to celebrate the spirit of community achievement and volunteerism with its second Women of Worth program. The Women of Worth initiative is inspired by L'Oréal Paris' iconic brand p...
