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.

IB Roof Systems and Antis Roofing and Waterproofing Gift New Roof to Thomas House Family Shelter

Thomas House Shelter's new location is off to a great start thanks to a roof donation from IB Roof Systems and Antis Roofing and Waterproofing. - September 11, 2019 - Antis Roofing and Waterproofing

Cambridge Cider Social Invites You to Celebrate Autumn by Tasting Hard Ciders and Donuts at a Fun Outdoor Festival

On October 24, 2019 join the ALS Therapy Development Institute in Cambridge for an outdoor celebration of autumn with hard cider, apple cider donuts, seasonal snacks, music, and fun – all in support of a great cause. - September 10, 2019 - ALS Therapy Development Institute

Brent Buckley Honored by Cleveland-Marshall College of Law as Distinguished Alumni

C|M|Law honors Brent M. Buckley ('82) with Distinguished Alumni Award. - September 08, 2019 - Buckley King

Blood Donation Campaign at Eclipse Boutique Suites Abu Dhabi

Expected Donors: Eclipse Staffs and hotels of Gromaxx Group Initiator: SEHA Blood Bank Blood Donated from Eclipse: 20 (16 from Eclipse Staffs –some blood testing/ screening failed and cannot be able to donate and 4 from hotel guests and visitors) Blood Donated from Ramada Downtown: 1... - September 07, 2019 - Gromaxx Hotels Management LLC

Port of Fernandina Positioned to Speed Aid to Bahamas

Unscathed Northeast Florida's Port of Fernandina in excellent shape to help get relief supplies to Bahamas. - September 06, 2019 - Port of Fernandina

NACCE Awarded Grant from Ratcliffe Foundation to Foster Job Creation in Skilled Trades

The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) has been awarded a grant by the Philip E. and Carole R. Ratcliffe Foundation to support entrepreneurs in skilled trades. The grant will be used to host the Ratcliffe Foundation 2019 Pitch Competition for the Trades. Finalists... - September 06, 2019 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship

Art Mall Global Reaches Out to All Art Related Youth Oriented Charities to Fund, Promote and Expand the #ArtHeals Movement Globally

Art Mall Global launches global #ArtHeals Movement; #ArtHeals Celebrity Art Auctions to be held in Miami, Atlanta, Los Angeles, NYC, with Fine Artists “M’Lilo” and many others; Art Mall Global embraces the AutoFOCUS Awards in Miami, FL. - September 04, 2019 - Art Mall Global

SolarCraft Completes Solar Power System at Merrimak Capital Company; Novato Business Leader Goes Solar, Lowers Operating Costs & Carbon Footprint

Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft, a leading North Bay solar installer for over 35 years, recently completed the installation of a 52.2 kW DC solar system at Merrimak Capital Company LLC in Novato, CA. The solar panels were installed as a way to save energy, reduce their carbon footprint and lower their operating costs by over $1,400 every month. - September 04, 2019 - SolarCraft

Future Service Dog Named in Memory of Tyngsborough Police Officer

Service Dogs by SDWR has a mission to provide specially-bred dogs for individuals of all ages with invisible disabilities like Diabetes, PTSD, Autism and Seizure Disorder. In addition to the nearly 600 working dogs already placed, there are several hundred more actively enrolled in SDWR’s... - September 02, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR

Briefing Report: National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Announces Higher Education Task Force Results

At the conclusion of a major higher education task force on Equity and Workforce Innovation held in Tallahassee, Florida, today, the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) reports the following results: Pilot project ideas resulting from a design thinking... - August 29, 2019 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship

Sergei Tokarev: Lucky Labs Presents a Children’s Book About a Mathematician Ant

The IT company Lucky Labs has published its seventh book "A Mathematician Who Turned into an Ant" as a part of their charity publishing project. It was announced by the founder of the company and the initiator of the project, Sergei Tokarev. - August 28, 2019 - Lucky Labs

Fostering Hope LA Presents: 2nd Annual, A Night of Pure Comedy

A Night of Pure Comedy fundraiser event presented by Fostering Hope LA. Fostering Hope LA is a Torrance, California based non-profit organization serving young adults exiting foster care. This is a clean stand-up comedy event and all proceeds will go directly to Fostering Hope LA. Proceeds will be used to sustain their free job & life skills program offered to young adults exiting foster care. - August 24, 2019 - Fostering Hope LA

Institute of Hazardous Materials Management Launches Media Service

The Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM) has certified over 16,000 hazardous materials and dangerous goods professionals in the last 35 years. Based on the extraordinary capabilities of these professionals, IHMM seeks to assist the news media with expert commentary any time a hazardous materials incident occurs. - August 23, 2019 - Institute of Hazardous Materials Management

8z Real Estate Sponsors Venus de Miles 2019

8z Real Estate was pleased to be the main sponsor for Venus De Miles 2019, a fundraiser and unique organized bike ride benefiting the nonprofit Greenhouse Scholars. Venus de Miles is a major fundraiser for Greenhouse Scholars, an organization that supports low-income, high-achieving students with... - August 23, 2019 - 8z Real Estate

Pangea Cares Partners with Chicago Sky Cares for the Back to School Resource Fair

In partnership with Pangea Cares, Illinicare Health, and other community partners, Chicago Sky Cares will be holding a Back to School Resource Fair at Malcolm X College from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 24. To celebrate Back to School, Chicago Sky is bringing a great variety of resources... - August 23, 2019 - Pangea Properties

Baystate Financial Charitable Foundation Raises $300,000

Firm Associates Participated in the 20th annual Baystate Foundation’s Charity Golf Classic. - August 23, 2019 - Baystate Financial

Doing Good Works, a Promotional Merchandising Company with the Mission to Change Outcomes for Foster Youth, Makes the INC. 5000 List

Doing Good Works had it's inaugural ranking on the INC. 5000 list of Most Successful Companies in America. Marked by 195% growth in a three-year period, the founders credit its innovative social impact model for disrupting the 24.7 billion-dollar promotional merchandising business. With continued growth, they are looking to expand their line of businesses and Mission Ambassador Program across college campuses. - August 22, 2019 - DOING GOOD WORKS

Duke Energy Empowers Enable America to Support North Carolina Veterans Find Jobs with a $67,425 Grant

Grant to support VetConnect Energy Industry Job Seeker Workshops for Transitioning Military in North Carolina. Enable America will conduct workshops providing job search instruction and energy industry employment opportunities at Ft. Bragg Warrior Transition Battalion, Fayetteville NC and Camp Lejeune Wounded Warrior Battalion East, Jacksonville NC. - August 22, 2019 - Enable America

Sweet Candy Café Awards 5th Annual Timothy Rodney Long Memorial Scholarship

A deserving New Jersey student receives a scholarship from Sweet Candy Café, a small business in Lumberton, North Carolina. - August 21, 2019 - Sweet Candy Café

CF Cycle for Life Corporate Challenge 2019

The Metro DC Cystic Fibrosis Foundation challenges the local Corporate Community to compete for the most miles completed by one team in support of its mission. - August 21, 2019 - Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (Metro DC Chapter)

Alertus Technologies Partners with National and Regional Associations to Provide Emergency Preparedness Grant for Campuses and Churches

Alertus Technologies, a leader in emergency mass notification solutions, today announced a partnership with multiple associations across the United States to provide emergency preparedness grants valuing up to $75,000 on an annual basis. “Working with Association partners provides us with a... - August 20, 2019 - Alertus Technologies

nVision Nominated for Small Business Award

nVision Named Finalist in Phoenix Business Journal Small Business Awards. - August 14, 2019 - nVision

Energy Battery Group Raises Over $24,000 to Support Shriners Hospitals for Children

Energy Battery Group showed its commitment to serving the community by raising over $24,000 for Shriners Hospitals for Children. The funds were donated by Energy Battery Group members and vendors at the organization’s 2019 Annual Meeting and Convention. “We are truly humbled by the... - August 14, 2019 - Energy Battery Group

Pangea Cares to Distribute 400 Backpacks and School Supplies to Chicago Youth at the 7th Annual Backpack Giveaway

Pangea Cares, a 501c3 nonprofit organization within Pangea Properties, partners with The Chicago Housing Authority (“CHA”) for the 7th Annual Backpack Giveaway on Aug. 15 at Brookfield Zoo. Ahead of the new school year, Pangea Cares will provide 400 children with free backpacks and... - August 13, 2019 - Pangea Properties

Chicago Block Party, the Party with a Cause

The Genesis Dream Center, Children’s Literacy Project, and Chicago YMCA are proud to host the Chicago Block Party on Saturday and Sunday, August 31st and September 1st, from 11 am – 5 pm in University Village on W. 15th Street between South Racine Avenue and South Ashland Avenue. This... - August 08, 2019 - Chicago Block Party

Robert Miller Encourages Future Electronics Staff to Join Green Team in 2019

Future Electronics President Robert Miller is encouraging employees to join the company’s Green Team in 2019. - August 08, 2019 - Future Electronics

Guru Earns B Corporation® Certification

Demonstrating its commitment to people and planet, Guru joins esteemed roster of companies leveraging business as a force for good. - August 07, 2019 - Guru

Global Subway® Teams Donate Thousands of Meals to Those in Need During Annual Convention

Subway® restuarants and its Franchise Owners are not only passionate about serving guests their beloved Footlong subs and Signature Wraps, but also about helping communities thrive and providing nourishing meals to those in need. As part of its annual Global Convention in Toronto, thousands of... - August 01, 2019 - Subway

The Second Annual Exotics on Las Olas is Returning to Fort Lauderdale on November 9-10th

Car enthusiasts will convene for a day-long event along the famed Las Olas Boulevard for the opportunity to be up-close-and-personal to some of the rarest exotics and customs in the automobile industry today. Some of the world’s most renowned brands and models will be on display including a Bugatti Veyron, Bugatti Chiron, McLaren P1, McLaren Senna, Ferrari Enzo, Ferrari LaFerrari, Ferrari 330, Ferrari F50, Lykan HyperSport, Fenyr SuperSport, Koenigsegg jesko, Duesenberg, Pagani, Ford GT, Toyota - July 31, 2019 - Exotics on Las Olas

Brewing a Cure 4 ALS Fundraiser Invites You to Enjoy Regional Beers and Wines While Fundraising for ALS Research

On Saturday, August 10, 2019, the first-ever Brewing a Cure 4 ALS fundraiser will be held at Technology Square in Cambridge, MA. Brewing a Cure 4 ALS invites community members to enjoy craft beer, wine, music, and food with the goal of raising money for ALS research at the ALS Therapy Development... - July 31, 2019 - ALS Therapy Development Institute

True Green Enterprises is Named as a PepsiCo Partner in Quality, Innovations and Advocacy

True Green Enterprises is proud to be a Partner in PepsiCo's Quality, Innovation and Advocacy and commitment to Diversity and Sustainability. - July 30, 2019 - True Green Enterprises

D'Andre D. Lampkin Foundation Announces 2019 Social Good Scholarship Fund Recipients

Each year, the D’Andre D. Lampkin Foundation awards three scholarships to high school students who are leaders in their community. Students are tasked with illustrating how they plan to use their chosen field of study to promote social good. Unlike most scholarships, selection criteria was... - July 29, 2019 - D'Andre D. Lampkin Foundation

CANstruction Raises More Than 25,000 Pounds of Food

St. Louis charity competition donates non-perishables to Operation Food Search. - July 26, 2019 - Operation Food Search

On August 18, Wear Your Nerdiest Costume and Run for a Great Cause at the Race 4 Research 5K in Cambridge

On Sunday, August 18, the ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI) will host the annual Race 4 Research 5K and Walk in Technology Square, Cambridge. The event will feature a chip-timed nerdy 5K road race (costumes encouraged), a 4-mile ALS awareness walk and wheelchair ride along the Charles,... - July 26, 2019 - ALS Therapy Development Institute

Sergei Tokarev: Lucky Labs Presented a New Book on Genetics to Ukrainian Children

IT company Lucky Labs’ publishing charity project presented a new book at a forest children's camp. - July 25, 2019 - Lucky Labs

ESOP Governance Discussion

ESOP Association Meeting to feature Schatz, Kaplan. - July 24, 2019 - ESOP Plus: Schatz Brown Glassman LLP

High Tech Coming Out of the Seacoast of NH and Leading the Way Globally

Environment First Printing leading the way with Bio-Based Printing. - July 24, 2019 - Environment First Printing, LLC

Clearon Launches Disruptive Technology for Commercial Pools

Clearon Corp. (“Clearon”), a leading specialty chemical manufacturer headquartered in South Charleston, West Virginia, announced today the launch of AquaFinesse Pool Tabs, an environmentally friendly biofilm removal technology. AquaFinesse Pool Tabs boasts not only cleaner, softer water... - July 22, 2019 - Clearon Corp.

Autism Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Assist Family in Roseville, CA

A very lucky 7-year-old girl from Roseville, CA received a special delivery today of her very own Service Dog from SDWR. - July 21, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR

Third Wheel Brewing Brews Beer to Make Life MO Better for Those with Disabilities

"MO Better" Beer to Benefit MO Better Foundation Releases on Thursday July 25 at 4 pm. Board members from the MO Better Foundation came to Third Wheel and assisted on brew day. - July 20, 2019 - MO Better Foundation

Kidini Karate is New on Amazon; Back to School Bully Prevention for Kids 3-8 Years Old

Kidini Karate® helps parents teach children to be aware, avoid, and self-defense escapes and empowers very young children with knowledge and courage to escape bullies and child predators. Kidini Karate® introduces to the professional educators of very young children, a detailed educator’s manual researched by the University Of Delaware Department of Research titled: Helping Children Develop Self Protective Skills. - July 19, 2019 - Kidini Karate

Giveback Tuesday Continues at Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria on July 23

Following Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria’s celebration of raising over $200,000 through its Giveback Tuesday events, the family-owned restaurant is continuing to support local charities moving forward. Specifically, the next Giveback Tuesday will take place at their Rockhill location... - July 19, 2019 - Katie's Pizza & Pasta Osteria

Meals on Wheels San Francisco Breaks Ground on $41.5 Million Kitchen and Food Production Facility to Feed Homebound Seniors

Meals on Wheels San Francisco is building a new, 37,000 square feet kitchen that will increase its capacity to provide home-delivered meals to the growing population of food-insecure seniors living in the City. - July 18, 2019 - Meals on Wheels San Francisco

Oceana Coffee Gives Away $500 to a Local Charity

Oceana Coffee will announce the winner of this quarter’s Cup of Kindness contest and reward them with $500. - July 15, 2019 - Oceana Coffee

Ohio Businessman and Philanthropist Stephen Hightower Organizes and Partners with Kroger to Provide Vital Necessities for Tornado Victims

On May 28th, 2019 tornadoes ripped through the greater Dayton area leaving a trail of widespread damage. More than 60 homes were completely destroyed, not to mention over 60,000 residents left without electricity. Additionally, the storms caused catastrophic damage to the city’s water... - July 14, 2019 - Stephen L. Hightower

SleepSafe Drivers® Executive Selected to Speak on the Importance of Fatigue Management Programs at Trucking Legal Forum

The ATA Litigation Center’s annual Trucking Legal Forum schedules Steven Garrish to sit on panel discussing the science, case law and compliance issues surrounding the role of fatigue in truck accident litigation. - July 11, 2019 - SleepSafe Drivers, Inc.

Direct Auto Insurance Celebrates the Back-to-School Season by Giving Away Laptops and Backpacks

Leading auto insurance group to give away 38 Chromebook laptops as part of their online and in-store Back-to-School Sweepstakes starting July 22. Additionally, backpacks will be gifted with an in-store quote or three referrals. - July 11, 2019 - Direct Auto Insurance