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    Koch Industries-Sponsored River Cleanup Fills 140-Foot Barge with Garbage; Trash Harvested from Potomac and Anacostia Rivers Weighs in at 100,000 Pounds Image

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    04-28-04

    Koch Industries-Sponsored River Cleanup Fills 140-Foot Barge with Garbage; Trash Harvested from Potomac and Anacostia Rivers Weighs in at 100,000 Pounds

    WASHINGTON - The Capital River Relief project -- a month-long effort to clean and restore two rivers in the nation's capital -- marks its end after drawing support and participation from Congress, local government leaders, reality-TV celebrities, local athletes, conse...

    UPS Garners Top Honors For Diversity Leadership Image

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    04-27-04

    UPS Garners Top Honors For Diversity Leadership

    ATLANTA -- In just the first four months of 2004, UPS (NYSE:UPS) has received top honors from several prominent organizations for its commitment to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.

    UPS recently ranked No. 32 on Dive...

    West Virginia UPS Driver Earns Global Community Service Honor Image

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    04-12-04

    West Virginia UPS Driver Earns Global Community Service Honor

    ATLANTA – When a flooded creek left elderly residents of Beards Fork, W.Va., in need of a quick evacuation several years ago, Tony Newkirk stepped in immediately. A 20-year Beards Fork resident and UPS feeder driver known for his ongoing service to the community, New...

    UPS Is Top United Way Supporter For 4th Consecutive Year Image

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    04-05-04

    UPS Is Top United Way Supporter For 4th Consecutive Year

    ATLANTA – For the fourth year in a row, UPS and its employees led the nation in supporting the annual United Way campaign.

    UPS and its employees donated $54.2 million to United Way in 2004, an all-time record and the third consecutive year the company ...

    UPS Once Again on Top List for Supporting Women Businesses Image

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    03-24-04

    UPS Once Again on Top List for Supporting Women Businesses

    WASHINGTON, DC – For the fifth consecutive year, UPS (NYSE: UPS) has been named among America’s Top Corporations for Women Business Enterprises by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the leading third-party certifier of businesses owned a...

    UPS Once Again “America's Most Admired” Image

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    02-23-04

    UPS Once Again “America's Most Admired”

    Atlanta – For the 21st consecutive year, UPS (NYSE:UPS) has been rated “America’s Most Admired” company in its industry in a survey conducted by Fortune magazine.

    UPS was the only company in the survey to score above a 9 on Fortun...

    Nonprofits Still Find it Difficult to Manage Volunteers, Study Says Image

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    02-20-04

    Nonprofits Still Find it Difficult to Manage Volunteers, Study Says

    ATLANTA – Five years after eye-opening research found that many volunteers were quitting nonprofit organizations because their time was not used effectively, a new U.S. study of nonprofits has concluded the issue still persists.

    Sustainable Business Practices Crucial to Viable Global Economy, Says UPS CEO Image

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    11-14-03

    Sustainable Business Practices Crucial to Viable Global Economy, Says UPS CEO

    LOS ANGELES - The commitment of large companies to sustainable business practices that enhance communities and protect the environment will ultimately ease public concern about globalization, the chief executive of UPS (NYSE:UPS) said today.

    National Urban League Honors UPS With Corporate Leadership Award Image

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    11-10-03

    National Urban League Honors UPS With Corporate Leadership Award

    ATLANTA – In recognition of its longstanding support of the National Urban League, UPS (NYSE: UPS) has been selected to receive the coveted National Urban League Corporate Leadership Award. UPS Chairman and CEO Mike Eskew will accept the award during the Urban League...

    UPS Legacy of Volunteerism Goes Global Image

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    10-20-03

    UPS Legacy of Volunteerism Goes Global

    ATLANTA - UPS (NYSE:UPS) employees around the world began a week of synchronized community service today, including volunteering their time to give food to the homeless, read to disadvantaged children, plant trees and help build schools. Global Volunteer Week is part ...

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