Philanthropy
Donations to community initiatives with the intention of giving back for the greater common good.
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04-12-02
Golden Eagle Takes Lead in Meeting Health and Educational Needs At Its Gold Mine in Cangalli, Bolivia
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah - Golden Eagle International Inc. (OTCBB:MYNG) has taken the lead in Cangalli, Bolivia in meeting the health and educational needs of this historically poor but mineral rich area.
On Saturday, April 6, 2002, the company announced to the lead...
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04-04-02
The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation Awards $800,000 in Grants for Culturally Competent Health Care
BOSTON - The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) Foundation today announced $800,000 in grants to expand access to health care for diverse cultures in Massachusetts. Massachusetts is world-renowned for its high caliber of available health care. However, cultural...
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04-04-02
Tenet's Piedmont Medical Center Opens Advanced New Women's Center; $29-Million Facility Designed With Emphasis on Quality Care, Patient Comfort
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...
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03-28-02
Businesses Buck Trend
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.
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03-25-02
Alcoa Foundation Increases Emphasis On Conservation and Sustainability
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 ...
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03-22-02
Toshiba Supports the TeacherLaptop Foundation With Funding Support and Resources for Today's K-12 Educators
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, ...
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03-21-02
Reminder/september11.org Fund of Richmond, Va., Raises $525,000 for Victims' Long-term Needs
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...
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03-15-02
Hands On San Francisco Receives $25,000 Donation From Home Depot; Donation To Support 2002 Hands On San Francisco Day, Largest Citywide Volunteer Day
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...
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03-08-02
Minnesota FoodShare At 7 Percent of Goal After First Week; Donation Levels 8 Percent Above Last Year
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...
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03-06-02
Skills Training Prepares Graduates for Work and Life
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...
