Philanthropy

SAN ANTONIO, TX – To address the rising costs of college tuition, the SBC Foundation – the philanthropic arm of SBC Communications Inc. – has granted $5.1 million in scholarships to help more than 1,800 students prepare for the coming school year. Each year for the p...

CAMP HILL, PA - Rite Aid associates at the chain's 3,400 stores pitched in and raised $2,635,062 dollars for local children's hospitals across the country, making Rite Aid one of the top contributors to Children's Miracle Network, a non-profit organization dedicated t...

NICOSIA, CYPRUS - Marcus Evans Ltd has announced the Corporate Sustainability Summit Europeto be held 3-5 September 2003 in Cannes. This summit includes a world-class speaker programme, with re...

AUSTIN, TX - At the National Council of La Raza (NCLR) annual conference, Washington Mutual will announce $1 million in financial support for NCLR's ongoing efforts to increase homeownership opportunities for Latinos nationwide.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA – The Entergy Charitable Foundation was founded to focus on supporting non-profit organizations that serve low-income populations in Entergy Corporation’s service area. Since this area encompasses some of the poorest communities in the United States, t...

CHICAGO, IL - 22 - 23 October 2003 sees the gathering of industry professionals and experts at the important Healthcare Corporate Citizenship forum. Hosted by Ethical Corporation magazine (www.ethicalcorp.com) the two day business conference will focus on effective co...

SEATTLE, WA – Safeco and the YMCA have launched a multi-year, partnership called “Neighborhood Matters!” to cultivate vibrant neighborhoods and support the successful growth and development of youth.

Safeco has made a $1.6 million commitment to work with l...

NEW YORK, NY – Edelman has appointed Steven Voien to launch First&42nd, Edelman’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) and management consultancy firm in the United States.

Mr. Voien’s appointment represents a significant exp...

DENVER,CO - Washington Mutual (WaMu), one of the nation's largest financial services companies, will be honored for its contributions to education on Tuesday, July 15, in Denver, during the 2003 National Forum on Education Policy, presented by the Education Commission...

PARSIPPANY, NJ - In a league of theirown, eight feathered and furry Major League Baseball team mascots will take their turn at bat in the second-annual CENTURY 21(R) Major League Baseball Mascot Home Run Derby event on Saturday, July 12 at 10 a.m. (CDT). The event is...