Philanthropy

Geneva, Switzerland - The Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum Professor Klaus Schwab today announced a new programme to draw on the combined talent of some of the world's emerging leaders. It came as he was awarded the Dan David Prize for his ac...

TechnoServe/U.S. -- Entrepreneurs from all regions of Nicaragua and beyond are invited to participate in the country's first-ever national business plan competition, called "Idea tu Empresa." Beginning Monday, May 17, applications are being accepted through June 17 or...

PHILADELPHIA - It's hard to imagine Norristown, Pennsylvania, as a magnet for new technology startups. A former industrial city on the outskirts of Philadelphia, Norristown has one of the highest poverty and unemployment rates in Southeastern Pennsylvania.

SEATTLE - Capitalizing on a renewed interest in poetry fostered by Hip Hop and Rap music, local Comcast and El Centro de la Raza officials today announced that El Centro has received a $25,000 grant from the Comcast Foundation's Comcast Reading Network to fund a progr...

OAK BROOK, IL - May 12, 2004 - Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMH®) and American Express today announced a new program to raise money for Ronald McDonald Houses to support the families of seriously ill children. "Make Room to Heal" will provide funds for home-like...

Washington, DC - To meet the growing demand by companies for increased workplace volunteering opportunities, The Points of Light Foundation & Volunteer Center National Network and Business Strengthening America today announced the creation of the Corporate Volunte...

Pittsfield, Mass. - More than 14,000 employees in GE's Advanced Materials division united to improve the lives of thousands of people around the world in its first-ever Global Community Day. This event is the result of a new management focus for GE Advanced Materials ...

Toronto, ON -- Every time farm customers in various areas of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba purchase fuel or fertilizer from local Esso associates this farming season, they will be making a difference in their community.

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SEATTLE -- NPower today announced the extension of Microsoft Corp.'s commitment to the NPower Network with a $3 million, two-year cash grant, building on the company's initial $25 million (cash and software), five-year investment in the program. The Microsoft & NP...

CLEVELAND - KeyCorp (NYSE: KEY) today issued a $250,000 multiyear grant to The MetroHealth Foundation, supporting MetroHealth's Nursing Careers Pathway Program (NCPP), a new workforce development model that will have a significant impact on the availability of nurses....