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.
Law Class of 2018 Contributed More Than $85 Million Worth of Pro Bono Legal Services
Eighty-four law schools reported that 16,502 law students in the class of 2018 contributed more than 3.48 million hours in legal services as part of their legal education, an average of about 211 hours per student. Independent Sector, a nonprofit organization coalition, estimates the value of volunteer time to be $24.69 an hour. Using this number, the total value of the students’ time at these schools is estimated to be in excess of $85.9 million. - January 08, 2019 - Association of American Law Schools
LIFEGIFT® Announces "School Zones" to Protect Communities from the Dangers of Distracted Driving, and Raise Funds for Local Schools
LIFEGIFT® Launches “School-Zones” to Help Schools Raise Funds and Protect Their Communities from The Dangers of Mobile Phone Related Distracted Driving. Participating Schools Receive 50% of All Revenues Raised. - January 07, 2019 - LifeGift Technologies
Kline Veterans Fund Names Executive Director
The Kline Veterans Fund formally announced today that Stephanie Helms has been named executive director of the growing nonprofit devoted to combating Veteran homelessness in Southern Nevada. Helms joins the organization with over twenty years senior management experience, most recently as director... - December 31, 2018 - Kline Veterans Fund
Sergei Tokarev: For One and a Half Years Lucky Labs Has Donated More Than 5,000 Books to Children's Libraries of Ukraine
Sergei Tokarev, co-founder of the international IT company Lucky Labs, spoke about the results of the company's large-scale charity project on publishing and free distribution of children's non-fiction literature in Ukrainian language. - December 20, 2018 - Lucky Labs
Carnival Cinemas Implements Rooftop Solar from ENACT SYSTEMS
Carnival Cinemas, one of India’s largest chains of movie theatres, has partnered with ENACT to implement Rooftop Solar on several of its facilities as part of a nationwide plan. - December 20, 2018 - ENACT SYSTEMS
Digital Lion Donates 10% of Profits to EvenStart Foundation
Digital Lion, a company specializing in Web and graphic design and development, is donating 10% of the year’s profits to EvenStart Foundation. - December 20, 2018 - Digital Lion Inc.
Lancaster Theological Seminary Awarded $100,000 Grant for Scholarships
Lancaster Theological Seminary has received a $100,000 grant from the Powder Mill Foundation of York, Pennsylvania, to fund Lancaster Seminary's Empowering Religious Leadership in York County project by providing scholarships to York students and stipends for field education performed at York County churches and nonprofit organizations. - December 19, 2018 - Lancaster Theological Seminary
ThinkZILLA PR & Consulting Group Receives 2018 Best Marketing of Atlanta Award
Atlanta Award Program Honors the Achievement - December 13, 2018 - Thinkzilla Consulting Group LLC
Fitness App Releases the World’s Kindest Referral Program Ever; Just Invite a Friend to Feed a Child
After a $300K ngel investment and achieving a charity milestone of Rs. 30 million for 20 of its nonprofit partners, Impact App - the fitness kindness app - celebrates this success with its users through a referral campaign aiming at feeding 100K meals to hungry children across India. - December 13, 2018 - Green Freedom Private Limited
Announcing a New Competition – The Next Impactor; A Contest to Discover People with an Impacful Story, Mission, Business or Talent, the Winner Will Receive a $250K Prize
(www.thenextimpactor.com) Local Entrepreneurs Jeff Levin (Founder of the www.co-opmovement.com) and Loren Michaels Harris (Founder of the Power of We Symposium) announced today they are on a quest to find and discover The Next Impactor. This world needs hope, inspiration & positive role models driven to impact others. They created this competition to discover & broadcast these individuals making a difference in this first ever global competition of it’s kind. - December 12, 2018 - The Co-Op Network
Celebrate One Million Lives Changed by the Gift of a Wheelchair at the Downtown Independent in Los Angeles
Free Wheelchair Mission hosts an exclusive screening of powerful documentary, "Because No One Should Have to Crawl," featuring the story of Free Wheelchair Mission’s one millionth wheelchair recipient. - December 12, 2018 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Texas Trust Credit Union Gives $5,000 to Toys for Tots
Texas Trust Credit Union continued its tradition of enthusiastic participation in the annual Toys for Tots drive held at the Mansfield ISD Performing Arts Center. The credit union delivered a busload of toys in its restored 1956 school bus and made a $5,000 donation. This is the seventh year Texas... - December 12, 2018 - Texas Trust Credit Union
Outdoor Afro Welcomes Ashley Williams, Global Marketing Director of KEEN, to Its Board of Directors
Outdoor Afro, a national non-profit whose mission is to create and inspire Black leadership in nature, just announced its newest board member, Ashley Williams, Senior Director, Global Marketing KEEN, Inc. (KEEN). KEEN and Williams have been long-standing supporters of Outdoor Afro. Williams has... - December 11, 2018 - Outdoor Afro
Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation Donates $25K to Rise Against Hunger to Support Meal Packaging Events
Charitable donation will help support efforts to serve 180,000 meals in 5 American cities. - December 07, 2018 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
California Employment Law Update at Tam O’Shanter Dec. 12
Attend the California employment law update at Tam O'Shanter on Dec. 12 and start 2019 off right. The California Unemployment Insurance Council holiday luncheon and toy drive will feature attorney Susan A. Rodriguez speaking about changes to California's employment laws. - December 06, 2018 - Law Offices of Susan A. Rodriguez, APC
Jillian Hishaw, F.A.R.M.S. Founder is Featured in the December Issue of O (Oprah) Magazine "Daughter of the Soil"
Jillian Hishaw, Founder and Attorney, was recently interviewed by Julia Turshen, a writer of O Magazine about her work in advocating for small aging farmers and the personal reasons why she is committed to the work. - December 06, 2018 - Family Agriculture Resource Management Services (F.A.R.M.S.)
Conti Solar Donates $40k Worth of Goods to Habitat for Humanity’s Restore
Conti’s Fresno staff also participated in Habitat’s "Acts of Kindness" Project. - December 05, 2018 - CS Energy
Annual Thanksgiving Celebrations of CommLab India – 2018
CommLab India, one of the most sought-after global leaders for rapid eLearning solutions celebrated its annual Thanksgiving by feeding 8000 underprivileged people in the bustling city of Hyderabad. - December 04, 2018 - CommLab India
Sherwood Valley Casino Employees Donate to Northern California Fire Relief Efforts
In an effort to help those who have lost everything due to the devastating Northern California fires, employees of Sherwood Valley Casino went into action over the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving Day, collecting cash, diapers, water and wet-wipes to aid those directly impacted by the Camp Fires. All donations were exclusively made by employees of the casino or tribal businesses. - December 04, 2018 - Sherwood Valley Casino
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power Installation at Sonoma Community Center - Local Community Center Goes Solar & Saves
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft recently completed the installation of an 87 kW DC solar installation at Sonoma Community Center in Sonoma, CA. The photovoltaic (PV) system is expected to offset over 70% of their utility bills, helping the Center save over $26,000 in electrical costs every year. - December 04, 2018 - SolarCraft
San Diego Community Acupuncture Clinic Throws Major Fundraiser Party for School for Homeless Kids
Dec. 16th Source Empowered Wellness is hosting a huge fundraiser for the Monarch School as a way to give back to the San Diego community for its 3 year anniversary. There will be live bands, amazing speakers, free Boochcraft and a raffle lottery to win $100's in prizes. - December 03, 2018 - Source Empowered Wellness
Retired Boeing Executive Lawyer Joins Free Wheelchair Mission Board of Directors
Marjorie A. Terner, J.D. joins Free Wheelchair Mission Board of Directors. - December 03, 2018 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Persistence is The Key Celebrates the Holidays with Giveaways
Houston nonprofit celebrates the holiday season by making charitable donations to those in need. - December 03, 2018 - Persistence is The Key
Disney Inspired Fashion Line Raises $10,000 for Boys & Girls Clubs
The Disney inspired fashion company raises funds to benefit underserved children through unique “virtual races.” - December 01, 2018 - Design Force Media
NewAge(R) Industries Donates More Laptop Computers to a Rural Cambodian School; Further Increases Students’ Access to Education
Plastic tubing manufacturer NewAge Industries made a third donation of laptop computers to the Caramanico School in Ratanakiri, Cambodia. NewAge employs many team members originally from Cambodia and is honored to help the country’s students in this remote location. The school powers the computers with solar energy. It serves students up to twelfth grade and helps provide clean water, meals and housing. NewAge is involved with schools and students in the Southampton area as well. - November 30, 2018 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
National Van Lines & Move for Hunger Renew Partnership
New Year. New Agreement. Renewed Hope. - November 29, 2018 - National Van Lines
Aaron Jackson Named CEO of Won.House and Its Waterless Kinetic Colorization™
Aaron Jackson, former director of raw material innovation at Lululemon, has been named the CEO of Won.House, a textile and apparel R&D and Think House based in Tao Yuan, Taiwan. "This past four weeks has been very special with the successful installation or the KC2.2 machine and the first... - November 28, 2018 - Katmandu Inc.
First-Ever Flagstaff Nissan Subaru Pawtraits Charity & Adoption Event Benefits Coconino Humane Association
Flagstaff Nissan Subaru will host its inaugural 2018 Pawtraits Charity Event, in benefit of the Coconino Humane Association, on Saturday, December 8 from 11:00am to 3:00pm at 4910 E Marketplace Drive. The dealership will be offering families with kids and/or pets pictures with Santa in exchange for a voluntary $20 donation, with 100% percent of all funds going to charity. The nonprofit will also have pets available for adoption during the event. - November 28, 2018 - Flagstaff Nissan Subaru
Public Ceremony to Celebrate the Work of Miracle City and Handing Over Operations to FEMA (at the Old Toys R Us Facility)
There will be a celebration of #MiracleCity this Sunday. This volunteer-led effort to provide emergency support to #CampFire evacuees at an abandoned Toys-R-Us building quickly turned into a massive center that served thousands. Organizers will commemorate the great work of the many volunteers at Miracle City these past two weeks. After the event will be the hand-over of this facility to FEMA for expanded use as a regional warehouse and distribution center for long-term disaster recovery. - November 25, 2018 - California Gift of Music/Miracle City
Creative Wildfire Relief Campaign; Wrap California in Love
BLVR (http://blvr.com), a San Diego based Creative agency launches a Black Friday campaign to raise support for those impacted by the California wildfires. For two weeks, custom-designed wrapping paper will be sold, and 100% of purchase price goes to support the California Community Foundation Wildfire Relief Fund. - November 22, 2018 - BLVR
RadiusPoint Launches New CSR Program
RadiusPoint©, the leading telecom, wireless, and utility expense management provider has launched their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program now live on the site (radiuspoint.com). CSR contributes to sustainable development and aims at encouraging businesses to be more aware of their... - November 21, 2018 - TSG Enterprises, LLC dba RadiusPoint
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Holds Toy Drive
Alliance ties in with the Marine Toys for Tots Program. - November 21, 2018 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Watertown Ford Chrysler to Host 17th Annual Complimentary Thanksgiving Dinner, Deliveries Available
Watertown Ford Chrysler will host its 17th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner onsite at 1600 9th Avenue SE. on Thursday, November 22, 2018 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00p.m. The Ford, Lincoln, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and RAM dealer also announced plans to deliver hot plates to members of the community that were not able to join in its holiday tradition. - November 20, 2018 - Watertown Ford Chrysler
Silipint to Donate 5% of Holiday Sales to Leave No Trace
Patented silicone drinkware company teams up to give back this holiday season donating 5% of website sales to the national not for profit, Leave No Trace Center For Outdoor Ethics. - November 19, 2018 - Silipint
Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin Honors Those Who Gave the Gift of Sight
Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin held its annual Legacy of Sight ceremony, which honored families and their loved ones, who gave the gift of sight through eye donation. The event, held at the Overture Center in downtown Madison, Wisconsin, began with a welcome from Stacey Troha, Interim Executive Director at Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin. “Know that your loved one’s gift has brought peace of mind, reduced anxiety and stress. No more will a recipient wonder if they counted money correctly, reached... - November 13, 2018 - Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin
Free Healing Services at Lotus Wellness Center
In honor of Veteran's Day and Thanksgiving, the practitioners of Lotus Wellness Center wish to give back to the community. Energy healing is a subtle, gentle way of bringing your mind, body and spirit back into balance. If you never had a session and would like to try one for free, come on out. There are practitioners available from 10am-4pm to give away sessions. - November 11, 2018 - Lotus Wellness Center
Rural Charity Event Sponsored by Diamond Expert Navneet Goenka
Navneet Goenka diamond veteran, sponsors the rural India Divali charity event. School children from the remote Wai villlage in the State of Satara (India) were invited to attend the Divali party. - November 10, 2018 - Glitzkoin
Pangea Cares to Distribute Turkey Baskets to 125 Families in Chicago and Indianapolis for Thanksgiving
Pangea Cares, a 501c3 nonprofit organization that serves underrepresented communities in Chicago, Indianapolis and Baltimore, will prepare and distribute 125 Thanksgiving turkey baskets to residents of Pangea Properties, a private Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), on Saturday, November 17 from... - November 09, 2018 - Pangea Properties
Surterra Wellness Sponsors Mission Zero First Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Surterra Wellness, a leading provider of natural cannabis-based products that support well-being, has partnered with Mission Zero, a Florida-based non-profit organization committed to decreasing the number of suicides among military veterans suffering from PTSD, for the First Annual “Swing... - November 09, 2018 - Mission Zero
Trinity East Village CDC Developer Selection
Trinity East Village CDC Announces Developer Selection for an Affordable Housing Project, to be Located in the 2500 Block of McGowen St. Between St. Charles and Live Oak and Raising Needed Funds for the Project. - November 09, 2018 - Trinity East Village CDC
Launch Consulting Announces Nov. 14 Grand Opening of Veteran Powered Center of Excellence in Lacey, WA
New South Puget Sound location and job fair will provide more employment opportunities for highly trained military family members and civilians near JBLM and Olympia. - November 08, 2018 - Launch Consulting Group
Free Wheelchair Mission Founder Speaks at Stanford University on Social Entrepreneurship
Free Wheelchair Mission Founder and President, Don Schoendorfer, shares leadership lessons on starting the world’s leading provider of wheelchairs for the developing world. - November 08, 2018 - Free Wheelchair Mission
My Custom Tailor & Bespoke Custom Suits and Shirts for Men and Women Launches New Corporate Social Responsibility Policy
At My Custom Tailor Quality and Community Matter; Company has 3 generations of experience in creating Business and Formal wear for men and women. - November 08, 2018 - My Custom Tailor
DonorDrive Staff Raises $60,000 for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
Using the peer-to-peer fundraising technology they've built, DonorDrive's team has raised over $60,000 for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals during the company’s eight years of participating in the Extra Life event. Extra Life unites thousands of gamers around the world during a 24-hour... - November 07, 2018 - DonorDrive
The Elder Care Firm of Christopher J. Berry Assists in Raising $180K for Local Alzheimer's Walk
Christopher J. Berry, J.D. of The Elder Care Firm, joined over 100 teams at the 2019 Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Brighton on Saturday, October 5th. Over 1,000 walkers came out to support the cause along the beautiful Grand River. Walkers who donated over $100 received their free official 2019... - November 05, 2018 - The Elder Care Firm
West Melbourne Pasta Day Celebrated with Ronzoni Garden Delight Pasta
Area residents enjoyed pasta during the West Melbourne Pasta Day. Riviana Foods donated Ronzoni Garden Delight pasta to the Daily Bread as part of the event. The Daily Bread served up two local favorites, spaghetti pie and macaroni salad. - November 04, 2018 - DEMACO
Davidson Realty Agent, Mirtha Barzaga, Provides Two Opportunities to Support Families in Need at the Emergency Services & Homeless Coalition
Davidson Realty agent, Mirtha Barzaga, will host two holiday donation drives to benefit the Emergency Services & Homeless Coalition of St. Johns County. - November 03, 2018 - The Davidson Companies
Papa Gino’s Announces Season of FREEdom Rewards Program Campaign
Papa Gino's announces Season of FREEdom campaign where new registrants to the rewards program will get a free small cheese pizza. As The Official Pizza of the New England Patriots, Papa Gino's will officially kick the program off in-stadium at the New England Patriots vs Green Bay Packers game as part of the team's Salute to Service initiative on Nov. 4, 2018. Papa Gino's will donate to various New England Patriots Foundation military events and will offer a 20% in-restaurant discount in Nov. - November 01, 2018 - Papa Gino's
10 for Humanity Undergoes Rebrand to CJ Scarlet, Inc.
10 for Humanity changes its name to CJ Scarlet, Inc. - October 31, 2018 - CJ Scarlet (ad)Ventures
Tom McQueen Named "Person of the Year" Recipient by NPF
The American Family Foundation, Inc. in Palm Harbor, Florida, is pleased to announce that their Founder and President, Tom McQueen, Director of Spiritual Care and Bereavement at Gulfside Hospice and Pasco Palliative Care, has been named as NPF's 2019 "Person of the Year" for his work with charitable endeavors. - October 30, 2018 - American Family Foundation, Inc.