Philanthropy
Donations to community initiatives with the intention of giving back for the greater common good.
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03-06-02
Cheerios Announces Major Commitment to Improving Childhood Literacy
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.
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02-28-02
Minnesota FoodShare Kicks Off 20th Anniversary March Campaign
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...
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02-28-02
The Pepsi Bottling Group Promotes Literacy With Donation of Debut Novel by African-American Writer to "The Next Generation"
In celebration of Black History Month, The Pepsi Bottling Group (PBG) is extending its ongoing support of local schools by donating copies of The Real Slam Dunk to more than 2,000 elementary school students in Detroit, Pontiac and Howell.
In addition, copies of t...
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02-27-02
Majority of Nonprofits Not Dependent on Corporate Giving According to Kintera Survey
In a survey of decision makers in the nonprofit sector, only 18% said corporate giving made up more than a quarter of their total donations. The survey noted that 36% estimate corporate donations at 10% or less of their total donations, while nearly half (46%) say it represe...
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02-27-02
The Greater Boston Food Bank Joins America's Second Harvest in Issuing Urgent Call to Action for More Food for the Hungry
The Greater Boston Food Bank joins America's Second Harvest today in issuing a Call to Action to individuals and businesses to feed hungry Americans in response to rapidly increasing demand for food that in recent months has exceeded supplies.
The national campai...
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02-27-02
HP and Government of Andhra Pradesh in India to Accelerate State's IT-enabled Economic Development
Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HWP) and the state government of Andhra Pradesh in southern India announced a three-year alliance to build an HP i-Community in the area of Kuppam.
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02-26-02
HSBC Group Donates $16 Million to Earthwatch Institute
Earthwatch Institute announces a $16 million grant from HSBC Group, one of the world's largest financial services organizations, to train 200 scientists and send 2,000 HSBC staff over 5 years to work on vital conservation research projects worldwide. For the full release, pl...
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02-20-02
Olympic Greats Mike Eruzione and Johann Olav Koss Join McDonald's® World Champion Crew for Dedication of New Salt Lake City Ronald McDonald House®
Against the global backdrop of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games, Mike Eruzione, Johann Olav Koss and McDonald's World Champion Crew gathered today to dedicate a new Ronald McDonald House in Salt Lake City. Among the first-of-its-kind, this new House features private apartments ...
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02-18-02
Nissan Helps Los Angeles Covenant House Drive At-Risk Youth From Street to Shelter; Nissan Donates Quest Minivan to Support Older Neglected Homeless Youth
Nissan presented a local shelter for at-risk youth with the keys to a Quest minivan to help transport homeless and runaway teens aged 13-20 from the streets of Los Angeles to safety.
With the help of the L.A. Junior Chamber of Commerce, Nissan selected Covenant ...
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02-14-02
Verizon Foundation Grants $154,000 to Texas Business and Education Coalition for Business-To-Teaching Initiative
The Verizon Foundation has granted $154,000 to the Texas Business and Education Coalition ("TBEC") to create the "Business-To-Teaching" initiative, whereby displaced employees and retirees from the workplace will be encouraged to pursue a career in teaching, particularly in ...
