Philanthropy

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 12, 2007--Qwest Communications was honored today at the 22nd annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Business Social Responsibility Awards luncheon for the company's commitment to diversity, volunteerism and community investment. Qwest was joined by five...

LAS VEGAS, NV., January 11, 2006 "“ The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation has awarded a grant of $2 million to fund Three Square, a unique collaborative effort with the Las Vegas community to enhance production and delivery of meals to those who lack sufficient food in the Las Veg...

WOONSOCKET, RI., January 11, 2006-- The CVS/pharmacy Charitable Trust, the private foundation managed by CVS Corporation, announced today that it has awarded $230,300 in grant funds to more than 200 non-profit organizations across the U.S. through its employee Volunteer Chal...

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 11, 2007--Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF), a nonprofit organization that connects community development lenders with the capital resources of Wall Street, today announced Piper Jaffray awarded the organization a $300,000 grant. Piper...

BEAVERTON, OR., January 10, 2007 "“ Nike President and CEO Mark Parker announced today the creation of the Nike School Innovation Fund (NSIF), a five-year, $9 million commitment to help Portland, Hillsboro and Beaverton public schools. The NSIF is designed to support innova...

NEW YORK, January 10, 2007-TIAA-CREF, the leading provider of retirement savings products and services in the academic, medical and cultural fields, today announced the placement of $22 million through multiple Certificates of Deposit, (CD’s) with ShoreBank and ShoreBank Pac...

RADCLIFF, KY- January 9, 2006 - A surprise awaited Michelle Anderson, a Family Resource Coordinator for USA Cares, a military focused charity headquartered outside historic Fort Knox, when she arrived at the Radcliff Wal-Mart for her daily trip to purchase gift cards.

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...