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ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 8, 2005--UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced it had begun working directly with the governors of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama to support the Hurricane Katrina relief effort.

In Louisiana, Gov. Kathleen Babineaux Blanco ha...

ATLANTA - In response to the destruction from Hurricane Katrina, The UPS Foundation is donating $1,250,000 toward relief efforts and UPS is taking separate steps to assist its employees and their families in the affected areas.

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WASHINGTON, D.C--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The UPS Foundation
(NYSE: UPS) and two leading U.S. companies are joining to launch formally a unique grant-making fund to help non-profit organizations manage volunteers more effectively.

In development for the pas...

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 13, 2005--Ten years ago, Tony Flores learned the disappointing news that his 2-year-old son Joey had autism. Not much later, Tony and his wife, Sandy, were told their older child Sammy had the condition as well.

WICHITA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 5, 2005--Koch Industries, Inc. has released its 2005 Environmental, Health and Safety Progress Report, which outlines how Koch companies strive to fulfill a strong commitment to workplace safety, resource conservation and environme...

ATLANTA - UPS (NYSE:UPS) today reinforced its ongoing commitment to balancing economic, social and environmental objectives by releasing the company's third annual Corporate Sustainability Report.

The report demonstrates UPS is m...

Fairfield, Conn. - GE released today its first citizenship report highlighting its performance, progress and challenges in a variety of citizenship areas, including compliance and governance; globalization; community investment; the environment, health, and safety; pr...

ATLANTA - UPS (NYSE:UPS) is implementing two new initiatives to protect the environment - 11,000 computers soon will automatically go to "sleep" when not in use, and 14 California facilities have begun purchasing "green" power.

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ATLANTA - For the fifth year in a row, UPS is the largest donor to United Way and has set a new national record by contributing more than $57.3 million.

This year's support surpasses the previous record donation set in 2004 by UPS...

ATLANTA, Jan. 19, 2005 - Do hunger and obesity go together?

To a surprising extent, say nutrition experts, hunger often leads to obesity. Families unable to afford nutritious food often end up developing unhealthy eating habits, ...