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    HP and Government of Andhra Pradesh in India to Accelerate State's IT-enabled Economic Development Image

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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.

    The alliance is intended to accelerate socio-economic devel...

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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...

    Olympic Greats Mike Eruzione and Johann Olav Koss Join McDonald's® World Champion Crew for Dedication of New Salt Lake City Ronald McDonald House® Image

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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 ...

    Nissan Helps Los Angeles Covenant House Drive At-Risk Youth From Street to Shelter; Nissan Donates Quest Minivan to Support Older Neglected Homeless Youth Image

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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 ...

    Alcoa Foundation Gives $50,000 Grant to Junior Achievement International; Program Will Teach Global Business Ethics to Young Students Image

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    02-14-02

    Alcoa Foundation Gives $50,000 Grant to Junior Achievement International; Program Will Teach Global Business Ethics to Young Students

    Alcoa Foundation announced today a $50,000 grant to Junior Achievement International, a non-profit organization that teaches free enterprise to students.

    JAI is developing a Global Business Ethics program to help students make conscientious, ethical business deci...

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    02-13-02

    SBC Communications Named One Of America's Top 25 Companies For Executive Women

    SBC Communications Inc. (NYSE: SBC) is one of the country's Top 25 Companies for Executive Women, according to the National Association for Female Executives (NAFE). This marks the third consecutive year SBC has been singled out for its commitment to and success in providing...

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    02-12-02

    Upromise 'Ten Friends' Initiative Helps Disadvantaged Children Pay for College

    Today Upromise, Inc. announced that two Boston-area non-profit organizations--Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston (BGCB) and The Steppingstone Foundation --are charter members of the company's new "Ten Friends" initiative. Building on its successful college savings service, Upr...

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    02-04-02

    Fannie Mae Boosts Nation's Affordable Rental Housing as Company's Multifamily Investments Nearly Double in 2001

    Fannie Mae (NYSE:FNM), the nation's largest source of financing for affordable housing, today announced the company nearly doubled its investment in multifamily rental housing in 2001, providing $22.8 billion to serve over 460,000 families, primarily those with lower incomes...

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    01-31-02

    Unilever United States Foundation Contributes $1 Million to Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund

    Citizens' Scholarship Foundation of America(TM) (CSFA) announced today that it received a $1 million donation from the Unilever United States Foundation for the Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund(TM). The Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund(TM) was initiated by CSFA and t...

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