Corporate Social Responsibility News
Learn about companies that are doing good while turning a profit. This section features news on company and employee initiatives, corporate donations, activities and announcements that benefit the environment, under-represented groups and the community at large.
EMKA Gives Back Around the World – Supporting Some of the Pre-Eminent Issues of Our Times
EMKA’s awareness of its social responsibility is demonstrated by its attention to issues such as a clean water supply project in West Africa, and the support of women and children in sport. Their involvement at this level enables EMKA to give something back to the wider community on the world... - August 14, 2021 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
Registration Now Open for "Spooktacular" Golf Tournament Hosted by Tampa Crossroads
August is National Golf Month, and there is no better way to celebrate than hitting the links in support of a good cause. Tampa Crossroads, a nonprofit organization serving the Tampa Bay community since 1977, is excited to announce that registration for its Spooktacular Golf Tournament is now open... - August 13, 2021 - Tampa Crossroads
New Jersey Retailer Kasentex Donates Bedding to Local Non Profit
Kasentex has donated over 1000 bedding items to local non profits including Fish, Inc., a service organization of volunteers who respond with compassion to the needs of the poor, the elderly, the homeless, and those who "fall between the cracks" of public assistance. The New York Times... - August 13, 2021 - Kasentex
Voyage Long Term Care Hosts Back-to-School-Bash for Their Healthcare Employees
Voyage Long Term Care (Oklahoma) distributed hundreds of backpacks and school supplies to their team members and local community. - August 12, 2021 - Voyage Long Term Care
Katie’s Pizza Plans Donation for Sunnyhill
Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria’s next Giveback Tuesday event will take place on Tuesday, August 24 in Town and Country, Missouri. Funds raised from the day will be donated to Sunnyhill, a nonprofit that provides tailored residential, recreational, and educational opportunities for... - August 12, 2021 - Katie's Pizza & Pasta Osteria
JP Candles Announces Brand Modernization & Increased Sustainability Efforts
About the Founder: Joseph Tyler Pierce is from the small town of Union Springs, Alabama and has spent his career in the luxury industry for over a decade. He now lives and works in Atlanta, Georgia with his husband where he founded JP Candles in 2020. - August 11, 2021 - JP Candles
Stephen Hightower, President & CEO of Hightowers Petroleum Co. to Serve as Keynote Speaker at The Lexington Bluegrass Area Minority Business Expo’s 19th Annual Conference
On August 5 and 6, the Lexington Bluegrass Area Minority Business Expo played host to its 19th annual conference and its first ever virtual conference featuring keynote speaker Stephen Hightower. This will be Hightower’s second time serving as the Expo speaker – he spoke in 2009, and... - August 11, 2021 - Stephen L. Hightower
Project P.E.A.C.E. Gives School Supplies to the Students of Goulds Community
Be Strong International’s Project P.E.A.C.E. will be distributing over 700 backpacks filled with school supplies to families in Goulds during their Back-to-School Block Party on Saturday, August 14 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Demps Park. Last year, Be Strong’s back-to-school book... - August 10, 2021 - Be Strong International, Inc.
Joy Nash Joins Cast of LGBTQIA+ Film Serpentine Pink
Joy Nash joined the cast of Serpentine Pink - an LGBTQ+ neo-noir set in the desert-weird world of Joshua Tree, CA, confronting domestic violence and the trauma that stems from it. - August 09, 2021 - Hard Knock Productions
Blue Shark Vodka and Atlantic Shark Institute Find Vulnerabilities in Shark Populations
Throughout June and July Blue Shark Vodka’s shark research mission with The Atlantic Shark Institute was unable to locate any female blue sharks, pointing to extreme vulnerabilities in the species’ population. Blue Shark Vodka’s intention was, in addition to funding needed... - August 05, 2021 - Daytoon, Inc.
Bigger Brains Joins the Pledge 1% Movement; Pledges to Donate 1% of Profit to the Community
Bigger Brains Pledges to Donate 1% of Profit to the Community. - August 05, 2021 - Bigger Brains
Apex Companies, LLC Acquires Environmental Partners
Expands Multi-Disciplinary Engineering & Consulting Resources, Capabilities in Water, Environmental, Transportation and More - August 03, 2021 - Apex Companies, LLC
Swedish Medical Center Recognized for Leadership in Environmental Sustainability
In recognition for its achievement and innovation in health care sustainability, Swedish Medical Center received the Making Mercury Free Award from Practice Greenhealth, the nation’s leading organization dedicated to environmental sustainability in health care. “Sustainability is an... - August 01, 2021 - Swedish Medical Center
Zambrero’s 50 Million Reasons to Feel Good
The rapid rise of the Zambrero franchise success story continues; Achievement of 50 Million Meals milestone donated to help end world hunger; Zambrero’s Feel Good Mex approach combines quality, fresh food with its Plate 4 Plate initiative tackling world hunger; Rapidly growing global franchise now in USA, Australia, NZ, UK and Ireland with franchise opportunities available in US - July 31, 2021 - Zambrero
Anil Uzun Talks About the Gender Gap in the Funding of Ventures
Anil Uzun will talk about the lack of adequate funding for women FinTech venturers on YouTube on August 6, Friday at 07.00 pm CET. - July 28, 2021 - Anil Uzun Investments
Jacksonville Company Grants New Roofs to Local Teachers in Its Annual Program
Reliant announces the fifth annual Every Shingle Heart Initiative. For 2021, Reliant will select three local teachers to receive free roofs. Nominations for Every Shingle Heart will be accepted from July 26 through August 31, 2021. - July 26, 2021 - Reliant Roofing, Solar, & Hurricane Shutters
National Lighthouse Museum Presents the 11th Annual Lightkeeper’s Gala
The National Lighthouse Museum’s mission is to collect, preserve, and display objects related to the history of lighthouses throughout the United States. On August 7, 2021, they are hosting their 11th Annual Lightkeeper’s Gala at the Historic Pavilion on the Terrace (est. 1835). Join them as they honor friends & supporters of lighthouses & the museum. If you are unable to attend, your support is greatly appreciated. Please see the details below for more information. - July 24, 2021 - National Lighthouse Museum
Houston, Texas Immigration Law Firm Breaks Down the New Supreme Court Decision on Adjustment of Status Eligibility for TPS Holders
July 2, 2021, the US Supreme Court issued an official decision on the adjustment of status, AOS, eligibility for people with Temporary Protected Status, TPS. In the Sanchez v. Mayorkas case, the supreme court ruled that a person that has been granted TPS has not necessarily been... - July 23, 2021 - Davis & Associates
Aura Management Gives Back to Local Communities
During the month of June, Aura Management was running a canned food drive to benefit the Central Virginia Food Bank. The Central Virginia Food Bank is a part of the organization Feed More that works with over 270 non profit and community partners to help support those in need. - July 23, 2021 - Aura Management
Trellis Holds Grand Opening for New Townhome Community
20 new units of workforce housing open in central Phoenix by nonprofit Trellis with a large donation from JPMorgan Chase Foundation. - July 22, 2021 - Trellis
Container Exchanger Donates 100 Containers to Convoy of Care to Help Natural Disaster Victims
There’s nothing like surviving a natural disaster in the middle of a pandemic. A series of destructive tornadoes ripped through parts of the South at the end of last March, killing five and leaving dozens of families without a home. Newnan, Georgia was among the worst-hit. Over sixty homes... - July 22, 2021 - Container Exchanger
Katie’s Pizza Plans Donation for iFM Community Medicine
Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria’s next Giveback Tuesday event will take place on Tuesday, July 27 in Rock Hill, Missouri. Funds raised from the day will be donated to iFM Community Medicine, a nonprofit that strengthens underserved communities, one patient at a time, to promote... - July 22, 2021 - Katie's Pizza & Pasta Osteria
Acadium Sales Team Pledges to Plant One Tree for Every Sale They Make
Acadium's sales team lives out one of the company's core values, service, in this tree planting initiative. - July 21, 2021 - Acadium
Saint Louis Closet Co. Donates $3,122.66 to Safe Connections
Saint Louis Closet Co. is donating $3,122.66 to Safe Connections through their giveback initiative, Closets for a Cause. Their donation will assist the nonprofit’s mission to reduce the impact and incidence of relationship violence and sexual assault through education, crisis intervention,... - July 21, 2021 - Saint Louis Closet Co.
Pangea Cares Beautifies Chicago Neighborhoods in June
Pangea Properties, through its 501c3 arm Pangea Cares, brought together over 50 volunteers the first four weeks in June to do gardening and other beautification work on the south and west sides of Chicago. - July 20, 2021 - Pangea Properties
Dementia Society of America® Launches Operation KeepSafe™
National Program Focuses on Elopement and Critical Wandering in Those Living with Dementia. October 20 to be Designated as National KeepSafe Day™. - July 19, 2021 - Dementia Society of America
Bret Talley Announces Scholarship for Future Tech Entrepreneurs of America
Bret Talley announces scholarship on his Twitter account @brettalley. - July 16, 2021 - Bret Talley
New Legislation Will Help Children and Adults Living with FASD, the Nation’s Most Common and Preventable Developmental Disability
Senators Lisa Murkowski and Amy Klobuchar and Representatives Betty Mccollum and Don Young Introduce the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Respect Act. - July 15, 2021 - Hawaii Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders FASD Action Group
GivingTuesday Opens Applications for Global Fellowship of Grassroots Leaders
GivingTuesday’s Starling Collective is a global learning lab and innovative fellowship for grassroots organizers, activists, artists, and changemakers. The program recognizes, supports, and uplifts the extraordinary leadership arising from within communities to meet needs and provide healing, leadership that is often under-recognized and under-supported. Applications are now being accepted through September 1, 2021. - July 15, 2021 - GivingTuesday
Golf Tournament Benefits Barlow Respiratory Hospital
The Third Annual J. Scott Morrison Invitational Golf Tournament, Monday, September 27, 2021 at Aliso Viejo Country Club will benefit Barlow Respiratory Hospital. - July 15, 2021 - Barlow Respiratory Hospital
Beyond Spots & Dots Wins Award for Excellence in Healthcare Advertising
Agency earns accolade from the 38th Annual Healthcare Advertising Awards competition. - July 14, 2021 - Beyond Spots & Dots, Inc.
Even Keel Tattoo Parlor Partners with Non-Profit, Shark Allies, for 5th Annual Shark Weekend Fundraiser
Shark Allies and Even Keel Tattoo partner for the 5th Annual Shark Weekend event to raise funds for 501c3 non-profit, to help protect sharks. - July 14, 2021 - Shark Allies
Tampa Crossroads Awarded VA Grant to Continue to Help Veteran Families at Risk of Homelessness
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) awarded $418 million in grants to more than 260 nonprofit organizations nationwide in June, and Tampa Crossroads, a nonprofit organization serving the Tampa Bay community since 1977, is one of the lucky recipients. The grant funding supports Tampa... - July 11, 2021 - Tampa Crossroads
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power Installation at Heidrun Meadery - West Marin Sparkling Mead Winery Harvests the Sun
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft, recently completed the installation of a 33.4 kW solar power installation at Heidrun Meadery in Point Reyes Station, CA. Harnessing the power of the sun, the West Marin winery has increased the sustainability of their operations while cutting their operating costs by over $11,000 annually. - July 09, 2021 - SolarCraft
The Bionic Kid, Second Issue Released
Limbitless Solutions Releases Second Installment of The Bionic Kid Comic Book. Written by 12 year old Zachary, Christo, and Niko Pamboukas, this inspirational story is meant to show that heroes can be born with a limb difference. In an effort to raise funds for more myoelectric bionic prosthetics, all comic revenue will be donated to Limbitless-Solutions. - July 09, 2021 - Bionic Kids, LLC
Olympic Gold Medalist, Tatiana Gutsu to Launch Where Dreams Begin, Day of Olympic Games
Tatiana Gutsu, Nataliia Isaieva and Alkawther Makki join forces as co-founders of Where Dreams Begin, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to “Empower Children to Succeed.” The incredibly dedicated and passionate trio is working hands-on overtime to launch Friday, July 23, 2021. - July 07, 2021 - Where Dreams Begin
2020 Companies Funding the Future
2020 Companies and the Louise and Christopher B. Munday Foundation partner to Fund the Future. - July 07, 2021 - 2020 Companies
Anil Uzun Will Talk About Sustainable Digitisation on YouTube
Anil Uzun will talk about Sustainable Digitisation on July 16, Friday at 07.00pm CET. - July 06, 2021 - Anil Uzun Investments
Jump Rope for Hope Loves Company
This past weekend, Hope Loves Company launched the Jump Rope for Hope Loves Company fundraiser to raise awareness for its mission as well as critical funding. Founded in 2012, Hope Loves Company is the only non-profit in the U.S. to provide both educational and emotional support to children and young adults who have had or have a loved one living with ALS. - July 05, 2021 - Hope Loves Company
Tampa Crossroads Helping to Connect Tampa Bay Lightning, Tampa Electric with Local Veterans for Share Program
The Tampa Bay Lightning and Tampa Electric are partnering for the second year on the Share Program, which will pay the utility bills for 31 local Veterans during the month of July. Tampa Crossroads, a nonprofit organization serving the Tampa Bay community since 1977, works closely with the local... - July 04, 2021 - Tampa Crossroads
Health Technology CEO Jorge Yant Helps Students Develop the “Technology of the Mind” with Insight Meditation School
Instructing students on the philosophy and practicum of Insight Meditation, Jorge Yant’s Quepasana Foundation offers courses to inspire a collective awakening. - July 03, 2021 - PLEXIS Healthcare Systems
Alt. to Surveillance Advertising - New Social Media App That Does Good for the Creator Economy
In response to rising wealth inequality and hateful content online, indie film producer Jess Zakira Wise and digital advertising executive Cliff Atkinson co-founded Mesh Communities, a new social media platform for creators to monetize their content and keep their communities safe. - July 01, 2021 - Mesh Communities
Returnity Helps Launch U.S. Plastics Pact Roadmap to 2025, Driving a National Strategy to Achieve Circular Economy Goals
Returnity helped launch The U.S. Plastics Pact's (“U.S. Pact”) “Roadmap to 2025,” an aggressive national strategy illustrating how the U.S. Pact, Returnity and fellow signatories, known as Activators, will achieve each of the U.S. Pact’s four 2025 targets through specific actions, responsibilities, and interim timeframes to realize a circular economy for plastics in the United States by 2025. - July 01, 2021 - Returnity
Tigerlily Foundation Receives Grant to Support Breast Cancer Advocacy Training Program
Tigerlily Foundation awarded $700k grant by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation to launch community-based patient advocacy program to dismantle systemic barriers and end disparities for Black women facing breast cancer. - June 30, 2021 - Tigerlily Foundation
Pangea Properties Partners with Little Free Library
Pangea Properties, through its 501c3 arm Pangea Cares, recently built and installed Free Little Libraries throughout the neighborhoods it serves in Chicago, Indianapolis, and Baltimore. - June 30, 2021 - Pangea Properties
Walmart Community Grants Program Awards Be Strong International
Be Strong International (BSI) has proudly partnered with the Walmart’s Community Grants Program to continue to support the unique needs of broken families in South Florida. BSI’s mission to provide holistic educational services and resources to youth and parents from broken families... - June 29, 2021 - Be Strong International, Inc.
The John Abio Scholarship – Working to Inspire Future Entrepreneurs
John Abio has created an annual scholarship to help the Future Entrepreneurs of America to pay for their education. Enrollment is open to any current university or high school student that would like to open a business in the future. - June 28, 2021 - John Abio
Purpose Is Life, Inc. Receives Community Leader Award from Giant Food, LLC.
Purpose Is Life, Inc. a Washington, D.C. based nonprofit focused on providing services to adolescents and young adults from underserved communities, announced today that it was named the recipient of a donation from the Giant Food Community Leader Award program. This program allows a staff member to identify a charity of choice, and Purpose Is Life was selected. - June 25, 2021 - Purpose Is Life, Inc.
It's Time to Start Living with a Purpose; Rebel + Saint Box Cause Puts People Above Profit by Offering Mission-Driven Products That Give Back
Rebel + Saint Box Cause is a California-based .com business that has launched a subscription box campaign to support women-owned companies that offer mission-driven products that give back to charity initiatives. - June 21, 2021 - Rebel + Saint Box Cause
NRCA Members Celebrate Four Years of Keeping Families Safe and Dry...by Raising a Roof at Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times
In a fourth annual event on June 24, 2021 National Roofing Contractor Association (NRCA) members will be maintaining the rooftops of Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times while presentations and a festive luncheon provided by CA Love Drop take place with Camp staff and volunteers. - June 19, 2021 - Antis Roofing and Waterproofing