Philanthropy
Donations to community initiatives with the intention of giving back for the greater common good.
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12-21-06
Aetna and the Aetna Foundation Award $125,000 to Arizona Nonprofit Organizations
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 21, 2006--Aetna (NYSE: AET) and the Aetna Foundation announced today that three nonprofit organizations dedicated to addressing childhood obesity and oral health in Arizona received grants totaling $125,000 from Aetna and the Aetna Foundation. ...
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12-21-06
Aetna and the Aetna Foundation Award $250,000 to California Nonprofit Organizations
WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 21, 2006--Aetna (NYSE: AET) and the Aetna Foundation announced today that eight nonprofit organizations dedicated to addressing childhood health issues and depression in California received grants from Aetna and the Aetna Foundatio...
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12-21-06
Nokia and Brian Eno Pair Up for Two Great Causes
Espoo, Finland - Nokia and composer Brian Eno today announced a charity auction to benefit two of Brian's favourite organisations - the Keiskamma Aids Treatment program and The World Land Trust. Starting on January 8th 2007 and ending on Febuary 12th 2007, a total of ten Nok...
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12-21-06
Don't Forget the Troops While 'Wrapping-up' the Holidays
Last minute shopping? Don’t forget to include the troops in your list! This holiday season, Sears Holdings Corporation has partnered with USA Cares, an international charity dedicated to serving members of the armed forces and their families. USA Cares is featured on www.rea...
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12-20-06
Dole Packaged Foods Launches 10th Annual Philippines "Light A Tree - Light A Life" Program to Benefit Underprivileged
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA - (BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 20, 2006--Dole Packaged Foods Philippines (Dolefil), a division of Dole Food Company, recently kicked-off its 2006 "Light A Tree, Light A Life Program" to help benefit the local community. For ten years, the program has provided h...
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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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BISMARCK, N.D.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 19, 2006--From interactive white...
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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...
