Philanthropy

ROCK HILL, S.C. -Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE: THC) today announced that its Piedmont Medical Center has opened a new, $29-million Women's Center to meet the growing need for women's services in upstate South Carolina by adding capacity and advanced medical capabilitie...

Chestnut Hill, Mass. -Traditionally, corporate involvement with low-income communities has followed the ups and downs of the economy - a hefty check to an inner-city nonprofit during good times, a smaller check - or none at all - when profits are down.

Reflecting its commitment to the environment, Alcoa Foundation announced today an expanded portfolio of investments to support conservation and sustainability. With grant amounts totaling more than $2.7 million over several years, the Foundation will invest in programs with ...

Strengthening its commitment to the integration of technology in the classroom, Toshiba's Computer Systems Group (CSG) will demonstrate its support for The TeacherLaptop Foundation, through participation in the "Technology for K-12 Teachers Conference," to be held March 23, ...

WHAT: Thousands of Americans have opened their hearts and wallets with $525,000 to benefit victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, tragedies in New York City and Washington, D.C. Shortly after the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, Virginia business leaders...

The Home Depot(R) has donated $25,000 to help Hands On San Francisco (Hands On) support activities for Hands On San Francisco Day on May 4, 2002, one of San Francisco's largest annual citywide volunteer days. Held each spring, Hands On San Francisco Day is a single day of co...

Minnesota FoodShare announced today that nearly half a million dollars and pounds of donated food have been collected statewide as part of its annual March Campaign. This number represents 8 percent of the total donations that are needed to meet this year's goal of six milli...

Johannesburg, South Africa: Nokia today announced the launch of the second phase of its Graduate Training Programme in South Africa initiative. Last year more than 50% of graduates completing the program were successfully placed in employment and internships. The target for...

Just as eating a good breakfast each morning helps children perform better in school, a daily dose of reading is a necessary jumpstart for their minds. Recognizing this, Cheerios - America's No. 1 cereal - has launched a significant commitment to childhood literacy.

Although Minnesota FoodShare kicks off its 20th annual March Campaign to stock food shelves across the state tomorrow, FoodShare sees very little reason to celebrate the anniversary. Food shelves have seen a sudden upturn in clients this past year due to layoffs and a slumpi...