Philanthropy

Washington, D.C.--Grameen Foundation, a leading global microfinance organization, today announced two loan guarantees that secure US$1.5 million in funding for Pro Mujer Bolivia (Pro Mujer), a Grameen Foundation partner and one of the fastest growing microfinance inst...

SAN FRANCISCO- In an effort to extend Ford Motor Company's strong commitment to community involvement, the company has teamed with VolunteerMatch to help Ford employees, retirees and friends & family to make a difference through volunteer service. With VolunteerMa...

NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 19, 2006--More than 1,000 Nicor employees, families and friends will celebrate a decade of volunteerism during the company's 10th Anniversary of Volunteer Day on Saturday, May 20th by completing 23 community service projects in 2...

ARLINGTON, VA-Ashoka, a global organization with a 25-year history and network of more than 1,700 social entrepreneurs in over 60 countries, announced today a $500,000 grant from Staples Foundation for Learning to support Youth Venture, an Ashoka-originated initiative...

RICHMOND, Va.--CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, announced today that the CarMax Foundation has awarded Driver's Edge a $155,000 grant for its national young driver education program. Driver's Edge is a nonprofit organization devel...

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- With corporate giants like Wal-Mart and General Electric adopting feel good, globally responsible corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices, big business is realizing that going green can make them some serious green. Cash that is. The cover ...

Loreto Bay, Baja California Sur, Mexico- Loreto Bay Company, in partnership with FONATUR, Mexico's tourism development agency, is developing The Villages of Loreto Bay, an authentic Mexican seaside community in Baja California Sur. The company is committed to environm...

Denver, CO - United Way of America (UWA) today honored Kimberly-Clark Corporation as a Summit Award recipient of its coveted Spirit of America® Award program, recognizing the company's outstanding commitment to improve lives in local communities. UWA recognized Kimb...

IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 18, 2006--Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) today issued its 2005 Corporate Citizenship Report (CCR) covering the company's global performance in meeting world energy demand while advancing the company's environmental, social and e...

SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 18, 2006--The AT&T Foundation - the philanthropic arm of AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T)- today announced the launch of the 2006 AT&T Excelerator competitive technology grants program. Now in its fifth year, AT&T Excelerator will p...