Philanthropy

SAN FRANCISCO - Today, VolunteerMatch launched a new and improved version of its popular web site, offering clearer navigation and more powerful search tools. The freshly designed site makes it easier for volunteers to find opportunities that match their interests, an...

BEAVERTON, OR - Nike, Inc. today announced grants of cash and product totaling more than $100,000 to 21 nonprofit organizations in 14 communities in the U.S. through the 2005 NikeGO Factory Store Grant Program. The program recognizes and rewards organizations dedicate...

BOSTON, MA - After extensive negotiations with shareholders, Anadarko Petroleum, Apache, ChevronTexaco and three other leading U.S. oil and gas companies have taken far-reaching actions in recent months to disclose their potential financial exposu...

CHICAGO - The Center for Companies That Care (CTC) has named 17 organizations to its Third Annual Honor Roll list, it was announced today by Marci Koblenz, co-founder and president of the organization.

Those awarded this prestigious honor include: Baxter ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Companies selling autos in the European Union are not disclosing carbon dioxide (CO2) reduction commitments or strategies to comply with a seven-year-old European Union agreement, according a new analysis released today by the World Resources Instit...

DELRAY BEACH, FL -- Office Depot, Inc., (NYSE:ODP), one of the world's leading resellers of office products and services, announced today that the Company has been named to the "Companies That Care" Honor Roll by the Center for Companies That Care, headquartered in C...

CHARLOTTE - Bank of America Charitable Investments today commenced the second year of its innovative Neighborhood Excellence Initiative, designating an additional $17 million to recognize, nurture and reward organizations, local heroes and student leaders helping to r...

LOS ANGELES -- On March 24 at The Beverly Hilton, Steven Spielberg will accept an award for his vision, leadership and commitment. But this time, the award is not a golden statuette or a globe-shaped trophy. This Swarovski crystal award, presented by the newly forme...

Charter Communications honors producer/host Lee Godden for new show. Godden interviews executives who positively influence what he calls "excellent companies." Topics discussed include business ethics and socially responsible investing (SRI).

WASHINGTON, D.C. - USAID's Global Development Alliance (GDA) has been selected as one of the top fifty most creative and innovative government initiatives, the agency announced today. The program was selected as a semifinalist for the prestigious Innovations in Ameri...