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Whirlpool Corporation Extends and Expands Commitment to Habitat for Humanity Throughout North America

Posted: Jan 14, 2000 – 11:00 PM EST

Jan. 14 /CSRwire/ - Whirlpool Corporation today announced that it would extend and expand on its commitment to Habitat for Humanity International by donating a Whirlpool brand refrigerator and freestanding range for homes built in the United States and Canada under Habitat's new...

Microsoft Grants Increase Technology Access, Training for Students At African-American and Hispanic Universities Across the Nation

Posted: Jan 12, 2000 – 11:00 PM EST

Cash and Software Donations to 11 Universities Will Enhance Educational and Employment Opportunities for More Than 150,000 Minority Students

Nicor Corporate Challenge Raises $22,080 For United Way

Posted: Jan 02, 2000 – 11:00 PM EST

Chicago Bears' defensive performance lends support to local communities

Barrick Gold Named to Dow Jones Sustainability World Index

Posted: Jan 01, 2000 – 12:00 AM EST

Jan. 01 /CSRwire/ - Barrick Gold Corporation has been listed on the annual Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) - World for the first time, ranking the company as a global leader in corporate social responsibility. Barrick is one of 33 companies to join...

United Negro College Fund and United Airlines Combine Forces for In-Flight Candy Promotion

Posted: Dec 26, 1999 – 11:00 PM EST

Dec. 26 /CSRwire/ - The United Negro College Fund (UNCF), United Airlines and Harry London Candies have announced a joint in-flight candy promotion that will benefit students attending 39 historically black colleges and universities. Beginning immediately, for approximately 12 months, United Airlines will...

Synovus Makes FORTUNE "100 Best Companies To Work For In America" For Third Straight Year

Posted: Dec 19, 1999 – 11:00 PM EST

Dec. 19 /CSRwire/ - Synovus Financial Corp. (NYSE: "SNV") has been named No. 5 in FORTUNE magazines third annual listing of "The 100 Best Companies To Work For In America." This years survey appears in the January 10, 2000, issue of FORTUNE. Synovus...

'Working Woman': SBC in Top 25 For Executive Women

Posted: Dec 13, 1999 – 11:00 PM EST

SBC is Only Telecommunications Company Among Top Tier

Xerox Named Among Top 25 Companies for Women

Posted: Dec 13, 1999 – 11:00 PM EST

Dec. 13 /CSRwire/ - Following a survey of work-life benefits and advancement opportunities for women in Fortune 100 companies, Working Woman magazine again ranked Xerox Corporation among the Top 25 Companies for Executive Women in its second annual list of firms. Xerox systems...

Mattel, Inc. Entering Into Contracts With Consultants to Identify New, Innovative, and Organically Based Plastics

Posted: Dec 09, 1999 – 11:00 PM EST

Dec. 09 /CSRwire/ - Mattel, Inc. (NYSE:MAT) today announced that it is bringing together a consortium of the world's most innovative materials developers and consultants to formally begin investigating newly developed, environmentally friendly, and organically based materials for its products and packaging. Mattel's...