Philanthropy
Donations to community initiatives with the intention of giving back for the greater common good.
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10-18-00
Coca-Cola to Plant One Million Trees to Stop Beijing Sand Storm
Coca-Cola China Ltd announced today its commitment to plant one million trees and drill wells for irrigation in the outskirts of Beijing to fight the sand storm that attacks the China capital.
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10-18-00
Los Angeles City Commission On The Status Of Women and Verizon Wireless Combat Domestic Violence
The City of Los Angeles’ Commission on the Status of Women and Verizon Wireless today unveiled the latest tool in the fight against domestic violence – stark, hard-hitting posters that drive home the impact of domestic violence on women and their employers. Sponsored by Veri...
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10-18-00
Starbucks Announces Partnership With The National Literacy Trust
Starbucks Coffee Company (United Kingdom) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Starbucks Coffee Company (Nasdaq; SBUX), announced today its long-term commitment to help the communities in which it operates through a partnership with the National Literacy Trust (NLT).
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10-16-00
A World Of Change: Microsoft Donations Bring Filipino Students Into The Information Age
Liza Guilbin, a teacher at Cabancalan National High School in Mandaue City, remembers clearly her students' reactions when they first saw a PC. "At first, they were eager and curious, but they were also quite scared. They were afraid to touch the computers -- they didn't wan...
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10-13-00
Gap (PRODUCT) RED Showcases Company's Ongoing Commitment to Social Responsibility
Today's launch of the Gap (PRODUCT) RED collection in Gap stores around the world is the company's latest initiative to build on its long-term commitment to social responsibility. Gap will contribute one-half of the profits from the sale of the Gap (PRODUCT) RED line to the...
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10-12-00
University of Pennsylvania, Fannie Mae, Trammell Crow, University Of Sciences In Philadelphia and First Union Announce New Partnership To Develop Rental Housing Opportunities In University City
The University of Pennsylvania (Penn) and the University of the Sciences of Philadelphia today joined Fannie Mae (FNM/NYSE), the nation’s largest source of financing for home mortgages, and the Trammell Crow Company to announce an innovative new partnership to preserve and d...
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10-10-00
Washington Mutual Ends ATM Surcharge in California
Washington Mutual announced today that it will no longer surcharge at its ATMs in California, effective immediately. Recent legislation banning ATM surcharge fees was struck down in court, but Washington Mutual has responded to a clear demand expressed by consumers.
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10-06-00
Fannie Mae Joins Ute Tribe to Announce New Homeownership Opportunities on Uintah and Ouray Reservations
Ute tribal members will now be able to purchase a home on tribal trust lands using conventional mortgage financing thanks to a partnership between the Ute Indian Tribally Designated Housing Entity (UITDHE), Zion’s First National Bank, and Fannie Mae, (FNM/NYSE), the nation’s...
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10-05-00
Freddie Mac And La Raza Unite To Help Increase Homeownership Among Hispanics
Freddie Mac and the National Council of La Raza (NCLR), along with the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) and RealEstateEspanol.com (REE), announced the Hispanic Community Technology Initiative, a major outreach effort that will use the lates...
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10-04-00
Bank of America New Markets Initiative Exceeds $200 Million
Bank of America today announced it has invested more than $200 million to help rebuild America's cities by supporting local businesses and entrepreneurs through the Bank of America Catalyst Fund.
