Philanthropy
Donations to community initiatives with the intention of giving back for the greater common good.
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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...
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04-02-07
Best Buy Announces Consumer Electronics Recycling Grant Program
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 2, 2007--Best Buy Co., Inc. has unveiled a consumer electronics recycling grant program to help increase the recycling opportunities available in communities across the country. The program is part of Best Buy's commitment to help consumer...
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03-30-07
Holland America Line Raises $400,000 for Susan G. Komen For The Cure
Seattle, WA - March 30, 2007 - Holland America Line raised $400,000 for Susan G. Komen for the Cure, easily exceeding its $250,000 fundraising goal for the year-long program which ended today.
In celebration of the success of the ship-based pr...
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03-29-07
Winners of Host Hotels & Resorts GM Team Building Competition will Benefit Boys and Girls Club of Central Florida in Bike Giveaway
ORLANDO, FL "“ March 29, 2007 "“ Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc., in a coordinated effort with the largest hotel property in Central Florida, the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort & Convention Center, will be surprising 50 youngsters from the Boys and Girls Clubs of C...
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03-29-07
Keep America Beautiful Receives Substantial Grant
STAMFORD, CT - March 29, 2007 - Encouraged by the success of the Keep America Beautiful (KAB) Cigarette Litter Prevention Program, and continuing a long history of support for KAB’s anti-litter efforts, Philip Morris USA (PM USA) has provided a significant grant to support t...
