Philanthropy
Donations to community initiatives with the intention of giving back for the greater common good.
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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...
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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...
