Philanthropy
Donations to community initiatives with the intention of giving back for the greater common good.
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12-20-06
Give The Gift of Peace - Better Kids' Manners All Year Round
NEW YORK, NY - December 20, 2006 - Right now, 300 million people are desperately searching for the right gift or making resolutions that even they know won't last more than a week into the New Year. Wouldn't it be great if there were a gift that lasted all year - and didn't...
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12-20-06
CSR experts present at 2007 International Aid + Trade Event
Key experts in corporate social responsibility will be presenting at the 2007 International Aid + Trade Event in Geneva, Switzerland, on 24th "“ 25th January.
With a comprehensive workshop programme running in conjunction with the extensive exhi...
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12-19-06
Qwest and North Dakota Educational Technology Council Award 10 Teachers $25,000 in Grants
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12-19-06
USA Cares Teams With Chicago Firemen in Support of 'Chicago Cares'
CHICAGO, IL ., December 19, 2006"“ Answering the call of a challenge, the Firemen's Knights of Columbus of Chicago and the Chicago Firefighters have collected over 1000 boxes of personal items for deployed soldiers and marines this holiday season. 1200 priority mail boxes w...
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12-19-06
Artwork for Education Makes Drawing a Class Act
Long Beach, Calif.--For David Hirsch, principal of Wilbur Avenue Elementary School in Tarzana, Calif., it was almost too good to be true. "This was one of the easiest, cleanest fundraisers I have ever seen," he said. "The emotional impact of the children’s art is amazing. I...
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12-19-06
GlobalGiving Connects Diamond Consumers to African Causes
December 19, 2006 "“ Washington, DC "“ The "socially responsible diamonds" initiative launched in October of this year by GlobalGiving and SA Gems, managing partner of The Private Collection of South African Diamond Program in collaboration with 27 US-based retail jewelers,...
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12-18-06
Dell TechKnow Nashville-Area Students Earn Computers and Tips from Vince Young
ROUND ROCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 18,2006--Students in Metro Nashville Public School's (MNPS) Dell (NASDAQ:DELL) TechKnow program today showcased their newly developed computer skills to a special guest teacher -- Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Vince Young.
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12-18-06
Mattel Donates Toys for Holiday Season
EL SEGUNDO, CA., December 18, 2006 "“ Mattel, Inc. [NYSE:MAT] today announced that in 2006 it has donated almost 1.5 million toys worth approximately $10 million to children in need around the world. Included in that donation is 45,000 toys worth $1 million to more than 160...
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12-18-06
USA Cares Teams Up WIth Homes for our Troops Project
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12-15-06
Boyles Distinctive Furniture Partners with <i>The Dr. Phil Show</i> and <i>DIY to the Rescue </i>to Aid Three New Orleans Families
CONOVER, NC "“ December 15, 2006 - North Carolina-based furniture retailer Boyles Distinctive Furniture has partnered with The Dr. Phil Show and DIY Network’s DIY to the Rescue to design and furnish interiors for three families whose homes were damaged by Hurri...
