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01-14-10
On the Ground in Haiti: Oxfam's Humanitarian Coordinator Describes the Scene
Following the devastating earthquake in Haiti, Cedric Perus, humanitarian coordinator in Port-au-Prince for international aid agency Oxfam, said:
"I have seen wounded people flooding into the hospitals and buildings of several stories high that are now totally f...
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01-14-10
Foot Solutions Stores Worldwide, on Behalf of Soles4Souls, Are Collecting Gently Used Shoes for the Victims of the Earthquake in Haiti
Foot Solutions, on behalf of Soles4Souls, the international charity dedicated to providing free footwear to people in desperate need, is asking the public to drop off their gently used shoes at any of their 240 worldwide locations and or contribute monetary donations for th...
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01-14-10
AmeriCares Sending $5 Million in Medical Aid to Haiti
AmeriCares is delivering $5 million worth of medical aid and a team of relief workers are en route to help earthquake survivors in Haiti.
AmeriCares is sending antibiotics, pain relievers, bandages and medical supplies for survivors with trauma...
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01-14-10
CVS Caremark Charitable Trust Awards $6.3 Million to Nonprofit Organizations
The CVS Caremark Charitable Trust announced today that it awarded $6.3 million to nonprofit organizations across the country in grants in 2009. These grants align with CVS Caremark All Kids Can, a signature program focusing on children with disabilities, as well as provide s...
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01-14-10
Marketwire Makes Available at No Charge the Distribution of News Releases Related to Relief Efforts in Haiti
Following Monday's devastating 7.0-magnitute earthquake in Haiti, Marketwire is making available at no charge its distribution services to organizations offering relief to those affected by this natural disaster.
As a full-service newswire and ...
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01-14-10
The Merck Company Foundation Announces Over $800,000 in Grants to New Jersey Groups
The Merck Company Foundation announced today a round of 30 "Neighbor of Choice" grants, totaling $809,000, to organizations throughout New Jersey. The Merck Company Foundation formerly focused its New Jersey Neighbor of Choice (NJ NOC) grants program to organizations near it...
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01-14-10
PepsiCo Foundation to Donate $1 Million to Haiti Earthquake Victims; Company also to Provide Bottled Water, Gatorade and Quaker Products
The PepsiCo Foundation today announced it will donate $1 million to the earthquake victims in Haiti and that PepsiCo (NYSE: PEP) will provide Quaker products as well as bottled water and Gatorade for the disaster victims through its bottlers in Florida and the Dominican Repu...
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01-14-10
Aspen Institute First Movers Fellowship Opens Nomination Process
The Aspen Institute Business and Society Program is now seeking nominations for the 2010 Class of First Mover Fellows. The Institute is conducting a global search, seeking exceptional innovators within business. Successful candidates will be high potential business professio...
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01-14-10
MetLife Foundation Announces More Than $1,000,000 in Grants to Five Nationally-Recognized Science Museums to Engage Youth in Scientific Learning and Discovery
MetLife Foundation today announced five grants, totaling $1,175,000, awarded to science museums for innovative initiatives that engage youth in science learning. Through this grant program, MetLife Foundation is helping prepare a new generation of Americans for careers in sc...
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01-14-10
CARS™ Rates Five CDFIs In The Fourth Quarter And Launches New Annual Subscription Option For 2010
Five community development financial institutions (CDFIs) from across the United States were rated by the CDFI Assessment and Ratings System (CARS™) in the fourth quarter of 2009. CARS™ released 21 ratings during 2009, with five more in process that will be released during t...
