Philanthropy
Donations to community initiatives with the intention of giving back for the greater common good.
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09-20-01
BW Donates $100,000 to American Red Cross
The Board of Directors of Best Western International on behalf of its hoteliers today approved a contribution of $100,000 to assist the American Red Cross with its national disaster relief efforts after last Tuesday’s devastating attack. In addition, through the company’s um...
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09-19-01
Haworth responds to the tragic events of September 11 with a $1 million donation
In the aftermath of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, Haworth and its members are expressing their sympathy and support for the day's victims, survivors and heroes with an immediate gift of $350,000 and a total commitment of up to $1 million toward rescue and recovery...
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09-19-01
OfficeMax Pledges $1 Million in College Scholarships Through its Charitable Foundation for Families of Fallen Rescue Workers in Last Week's Terrorist Attacks
OfficeMax, Inc. (NYSE: OMX), the Cleveland-based international office products superstore chain with almost 1,000 locations throughout the Country, today announced that the OfficeMax Charitable Foundation, the philanthropic arm of OfficeMax superstores and OfficeMax.com, has...
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09-19-01
Neuberger Berman Employees and Its Foundation Giving at Least $2 Million to Aid Charities in the Aftermath of Tragic Attacks
Neuberger Berman Inc. (NYSE:NEU), the New York-based investment management firm, announced the commitment today of its employees to donate at least $1 million to aid families of individuals killed and injured in last week’s attacks, and to support the ongoing relief efforts....
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09-18-01
Shell contributes $5 million to suppport disaster relief efforts
Shell Oil Company today announced a $5 million contribution to support relief efforts for those affected by the tragic incidents in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania. The relief assistance includes $3 million to go to The September 11th Fund; $1 million will ...
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09-18-01
Dell, Company Employees Anticipate $3 Million Contribution to New York, Washington Relief Efforts
People helped by the American Red Cross and its New York City chapter are primary beneficiaries of an expected $3 million of support from Dell, its employees and the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation in the aftermath of last week's terrorist attacks in New York City and Wash...
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09-17-01
Philip Morris Companies Inc. and Operating Companies Join Tragedy Relief Efforts
Philip Morris Cos. Inc. and its operating companies wish to join others in corporate America in assisting the victims of last week’s tragedy. Today the company has announced a $10 million commitment to their relief.
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09-17-01
Technology Aiding Recovery, Reunion in Wake of Sept. 11 Tragedy
The American Red Cross, using Web technology developed for it by Microsoft, has launched an online network to help unite loved ones with survivors of the September 11 terrorist attacks. The Family Registration Web at http://www.redcross.org/ enables those impacted by the tra...
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09-17-01
Ford Helps Put Endandered Kuwait Marine Turtles on Road to Recovery
Two marine turtle species on the coast of Kuwait are well on their way towards salvation, thanks to a grant from Ford Motor Company.
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09-14-01
Updated Nike Statement on the Impact of Today's Tragedy
We are tremendously shocked and saddened by the horrific events of Sept. 11, 2001. Our hearts go out to the families and friends of the victims. We as a global company strongly condemn any act of terrorism anywhere, by any means.
