Philanthropy

WARREN, NJ., January 9, 2007 "“ In yet another innovative effort to help at-risk and homeless teens, Virgin Mobile USA is partnering with American Eagle Outfitters and StandUp For Kids "“ one of Virgin Mobile’s charitable partners -- to provide clothing to teens on the stree...

NEW YORK, NY ., January 9, 2007"“ Institutional Investor Events (II Events) is proud to announce their inaugural Socially Responsible Investing Forum on January 30, 2007 at the Harmonie Club, New York, New York.

The event, produced in ass...

BOSTON, January 9, 2007 "“ According to research findings released today by Cone, Inc., the nation’s leading Cause Branding consultancy, existing and potential nonprofit donors are looking for a full spectrum of engagement with their nonprofit of choice. When deciding the ca...

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO., January 9, 2007. "“ JA Worldwide (Junior Achievement) and Deloitte & Touche USA LLP (Deloitte) announced the launch of their third annual "Excellence through Ethics" essay contest, in which high school seniors can apply their knowledge of ethical ...

CLEVELAND, January 5, 2007 "“ More than 2,000 Ohio families will have the opportunity to purchase their first homes, thanks to a $4 million grant from the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services. The new statewide program offers Individual Development Accounts (IDAs), p...

LATHAM - January 5, 2007 - In its continuing effort to help nonprofits grow their financial resources for the future, The Community Foundation for the Capital Region launched the Legacy Partnership ProgramSM, a new initiative to assist nonprofits in building endowments.

El Segundo, Calif., January 4, 2007 "“ As part of its ongoing commitment to children and families around the world, the Mattel Children's Foundation has awarded 42 grants in 38 countries totaling more than $1 million under its International Grants Program, including 21 grant...

LEAVENWORTH, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 3, 2007--Sleeping Lady Mountain Retreat, situated outside the Bavarian-themed town of Leavenworth, will host three days of classic film noir during the ninth annual Winter Mystery Weekend this February 9th, 10th and 11th. This year's...

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 3, 2007--Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF), a nonprofit organization that connects community development lenders with the capital resources of Wall Street, today announced MetLife provided the organization with a $5 million social inve...

The typical smell of copal at the entrance of the greenhouse at Xel-Ha meant that an encounter full of mysticism, symbology and reunion with the Mayan roots of this land, was about to happen. A line of bougainvilleas on the fine sand of a winding lane showed the way to a fai...