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.
Renner Supply Organizes a Food Drive to Feed the Needy
Renner Supply is hosting a food drive program this April and invites everybody to participate. This is conducted as a part of the Kansas City Home Builders Association. - April 09, 2017 - Renner Supply Company
Central Houston Nissan Announces Its Nissan Titan Giveaway
Spring has sprung and to celebrate, Central Houston Nissan will give away a brand new 2017 Nissan Titan. “We want to keep our community excited. That’s why it’s imperative that we keep these contests and giveaways going,” says Chad Milow, General Manager at Central Houston... - April 07, 2017 - Central Automotive Group
Alan “AP” Powell and Grand Canyon University Chosen for 53rd Whitney M. Young Awards
On May 12th, 2017 at the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa, the 53rd Annual Whitney M. Young Jr Awards Dinner will showcase two amazing forces of change in our community: Alan "AP" Powell and Grand Canyon University. This annual event recognizes individuals and corporations who have exhibited genuine concern for the community. The award is giving to those whose everyday actions exemplify the principles for which Whitney M. Young, Jr. stood. - April 04, 2017 - Greater Phoenix Urban League
Student Finalists Announced in 2017 Frame My Future Scholarship Contest
Church Hill Classics (CHC)®, a leading manufacturer and online retailer in the college diploma frame industry, is excited to announce the 24 Finalists in their 9th annual Frame My Future Scholarship Contest. Your vote will help a student win money for college. - April 02, 2017 - Church Hill Classics
SolarCraft Brings Solar Power to Hog Island Oyster Company - The Sun Shines on Acclaimed West Marin Oyster Company
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft recently completed the installation of a 90 kW DC solar installation at the very popular Hog Island Oyster Company on scenic Tamales Bay in Marshall, CA. The West Marin County oyster farm now powers over 85% of its operations and retail oyster bar with clean,... - March 31, 2017 - SolarCraft
Hollywood Riviera Studios Partners with Two Men and a Truck to Make Mother’s Day Special
Hollywood Riviera Studios is partnering with Two Men and a Truck to support single moms in need. As part of its “Movers for Moms” program, the Torrance-based Two Men and a Truck are distributing special boxes to local businesses to collect essential care items for women staying in local... - March 31, 2017 - Hollywood Riviera Studios
53,000 Convened in 148 Venues Across the World to Celebrate Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week 2017
The Institute for Women Of Aviation Worldwide (iWOAW) recaps the activities that took place as part of 7th annual Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week (March 6-12) and announces the winners of the associated Fly It Forward® Challenge. Albuquerque Sunport, USA, wins the Most Female Pilot Friendly Airport Worldwide title. Lachute and Brampton-Caledon airports, both in Canada make the podium. Other titles go to winners in the United States, Canada, France, Australia, and Turkey. - March 30, 2017 - Institute for Women Of Aviation Worldwide
Food Drive Jumpstarts Another Year of Heartland Giving
Employees of Spiroid and ITW Heartland donated 730 pounds of food for a local food shelter. - March 30, 2017 - Spiroid Gearing
Coffeebot Attends the Bureau of Fire Prevention Seminar
In line with the Philippine Fire Prevention Month, the employees of Digital CB Solutions, also known as Coffeebot, participated in the Fire Prevention Seminar organized by the Bureau of Fire Protection Region XI under the Department of the Interior and Local Government. The seminar was held at the... - March 30, 2017 - CoffeeBot Solutions
Top Amazon Alexa Skill, Ask My Buddy, Personal Alert Network, Seeking In-Home and Medical Alert Monitoring Service Partners
Ask My Buddy, Personal Alert Network, a leading skill on Amazon’s Alexa & Google's Home voice platforms, is seeking non-exclusive partnerships with In-home and medical alert monitoring services to offer best in class features to their nearly 100,000 users. Pat Coggins, co-founder, said,... - March 29, 2017 - Ask My Buddy
Family Agriculture Resource Management Services (F.A.R.M.S.) Receives Grant from the Million Dollar Round Table Foundation
F.A.R.M.S. is proud to announce MRDT as one of their new funding partners. - March 27, 2017 - Family Agriculture Resource Management Services (F.A.R.M.S.)
21 Area Students Receive Scholarships from SAFE Federal Credit Union
SAFE Federal Credit Union is giving scholarships to 21 college-bound students from all over South Carolina’s Midlands region. - March 25, 2017 - SAFE Federal Credit Union
Antioch University New England Net Impact Chapter Achieves Gold Status
Antioch University New England has been recognized by Net Impact as a Gold chapter, and has also been ranked as one of the top 50 social impact programs, and top 50 environmental sustainability programs, in the 2016 Net Impact Guide to Business Schools for Social and Environmental Impact. - March 24, 2017 - Antioch University New England
2017 Recipient of Hasir Charitable Fund: Hawaii Literacy
The Hawaii Affiliates of Sotheby’s International Realty (HASIR) Charitable Fund at Hawaii Community Foundation (HCF) made a presentation to the fund’s 2017 grant recipient, Hawaii Literacy, on Friday March 10th at the Kahala office of LIST Sotheby’s International Realty, 4211... - March 23, 2017 - LIST Sotheby's International Realty
Dick Hannah Dealerships Donates $13,000 for Ridgefield Community Library Building
Dick Hannah Dealerships presented a check for $13,000 to the Ridgefield Library Building fund to help support the cost of contructing a new library building in Ridgefield, WA. Rhonda Pfiefer, vice president assistant for Dick Hannah Dealerships, presented the check to the Friends of Ridgefield... - March 23, 2017 - Dick Hannah Dealerships
Harley Investments - Burial Plot Shortage in the UK
Looking at the crisis the UK is facing countrywide, the shortage of burial plots. - March 21, 2017 - Harley Investments
Our Christian Mission to Expand Humanitarian Work for Poor and Disadvantaged, Improving Economic Development, Literacy, Education, Health Care, Family and Assistance
Our Christian Mission, a Faith-based organization, announced the expansion of humanitarian programs for the poor and disadvantaged. The Our Christian Mission programs are designed to improve economic development, literacy, education, health care, and assistance to needy families. - March 21, 2017 - Our Christian Mission
Alfa Scientific Designs, Inc., Pledges to Reach 80% Screened for Colorectal Cancer
Company joins the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable to meet goal by 2018. - March 21, 2017 - Alfa Scientific Designs
DataPath Meets with Congressional Leaders at the 36th Annual Employers Council on Flexible Compensation Conference
The healthcare administrative solutions company expressed support for proposed initiatives aimed at making healthcare affordable for TPAs, businesses and consumers. - March 16, 2017 - DataPath
BBMC and USO Thank Our Troops in Middle East Tour
In conjunction with the USO, BBMC is embarking on a first-of-its-kind trip to visit U.S. soldiers, marines, sailors and airmen stationed in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. Along the way, hundreds of care packages are being handed out to our troops. - March 15, 2017 - BBMC Mortgage
New “Give A Dream” Program Tackles Child Bedlessness in Charlotte
Dromma Donates a Bed to a Child in Need for Every Mattress Purchase. - March 12, 2017 - Dromma
Businessman Stephen L. Hightower Announces Campaign to Connect African American Youth with National Parks
Campaign Builds on the Success of the Every Kid In A Park Initiative - March 10, 2017 - Stephen L. Hightower
Trash Monkey Dumpster Rentals Announces "Going Green" Residential Recycling Initiative
Trash Monkey Dumpster Rentals announces recycling program to reduce landfill deposits. - March 08, 2017 - Trash Monkey Dumpster Rentals
Revival by Martin & Co. Launches New Website, Announces $25,000 WaterAid Donation
New website offers customers beautiful, unique, handcrafted wood watches, with 25% of proceeds donated to clean water initiative. - March 08, 2017 - Revival by Martin & Co.
Miranda N. Prather Donates Copies of Blue Blue Sea Finds His Cape to Charitable Causes
Miranda N. Prather donated copies of popular children's book, Blue Blue Sea Finds His Cape to benefit the Immune Deficiency Foundation and Special Horses Trash or Treasure Spring 2017 Auction. - March 08, 2017 - Shoo-fly Publications
Texas Trust Employee Training Day Benefits Mission Arlington
Mission Arlington's food pantry, community closet, and library have been restocked, organized and spruced up, with the help from Texas Trust Credit Union employees. - March 01, 2017 - Texas Trust Credit Union
Nation’s Largest Hero Savings Program, Homes for Heroes, Honors Top 10 Specialists and Outstanding Service Award Recipients for Helping Heroes in Dream of Homeownership
Homes for Heroes is proud to recognize their top 10 real estate and lending specialists across the country for 2016 as well as the recipients of their Outstanding Service Award. These individuals’ determination and passion for helping heroes has made the dream of home ownership more... - February 28, 2017 - Homes for Heroes
The GiveNetwork Launches CharityBomb to Give Donors the Opportunity to Give Back and Win
Designed to Fuel the Support for and Growth of Smaller Local Nonprofits, CharityBomb Offers Donors the Chance to Win Cash Prizes up to $175,000 - February 28, 2017 - GiveNetwork
Westfield Auctions Donates Batch of Valuable Items to Beit T’Shuvah Recovery Center
Ronen Varsha and Westfield Auctions recently donated an estimated $10,000 worth of items to Beit T’Shuvah, a non-profit rehabilitation community based in Los Angeles. Mr. Varsha stated that the donated items are meant to help raise funds and support the continued operation of “one of... - February 25, 2017 - Westfield Auctions
uBack Named One of 50 Companies in the 2017 Global Startup Grind Program
Startup Grind today announced the induction of 50 companies to its 2017 class of Startup Exhibitioners. These companies are an elite group, handpicked from 200 cities and 80 countries around the world. uBack - a minority and women-led company building the world’s first mobile, data-driven and socially connected giving platform - is among them. - February 17, 2017 - uBack
Superior Ink Printing Starts 2017 with a Greener Mission
Superior Ink Printing is proud to announce they have received the Certifiably Green Denver Certificate after a year-long effort to convert their business to a greener more sustainable platform. - February 16, 2017 - Lori's Original Lemonade
Texas Self Storage Association Surpasses $1 Million Lifetime Giving Amount for Shriners Children’s Hospital - Galveston
Members of the Texas Self Storage Association (TSSA) reached a significant milestone in their lifetime giving total of $1 million by raising more than $188,000 this year for the Shriners Children’s Hospital - Galveston. TSSA has raised funds for the hospital for the past 15 years. This is the... - February 16, 2017 - Texas Self Storage Association
Finance Industry Veteran Behind Non-Profit “Business Plan Without Borders" for Immigrants, Refugees via Borders.Org
Serial entrepreneur and veteran business plan advisor Paul Azous announced that he has recently launched a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting the most vulnerable in society with their business startup needs. The organization, Business Plans Without Borders (www.Borders.org) assists... - February 16, 2017 - Borders.org
U.S. Bank OC Marathon: Racing Toward $1 Million
Charities will be the big winners as event gears up to double last year’s goal; Event dates: Friday, May 5 through Sunday, May 7, 2017 http://www.ocmarathon.com - February 15, 2017 - OC Marathon
LYG Releases the Playbook That Will Revolutionize How Businesses Operate
Limit Your Greed (LYG.org) publishes the business playbook that outlines how companies of all sizes can prioritize their people and their principles over money to build better businesses. The goal: Make the world a better place and still make a profit. - February 15, 2017 - Principled Technologies, Inc.
Atlanta City Council President Candidate Alex Wan Off to Strong Fundraising Start
Atlanta City Councilmember Alex Wan, who is seeking the second-highest elected position in Atlanta government – Atlanta City Council President, raised $85,704.59 in his first campaign finance disclosure period of the race. www.AlexWanForAtlanta.com - February 10, 2017 - Alex Wan for Atlanta
inSite Changes the Future for Retirement Fund Members by Simplifying Complex Messages: Wins Two International Awards
inSite Innovative Education Solutions has made its debut on the international stage as a small company to be reckoned with in a big way. This innovative team was awarded two 2016 African Corporate Excellence Awards, namely: Best Communications Consultancy (Gauteng) and Best for Retirement Fund Communication Technologies by UK magazine – Corporate Vision. - January 26, 2017 - inSite Innovative Education Solutions
BCU Doubles Down on Financial Wellness with Enrich Education Platform
Partnership to produce financial well-being command center for Credit Union members. - January 26, 2017 - iGrad
Orlando Psychic Helen Announces Military Salute Discount on 96.9 FM Radio
On Radio 96.9 FM February 5 - 6, 2017, Orlando Psychic Helen sends out a salute to our military troops on air and offers discount readings to our troops. She asks everyone to not forget our military's strong efforts and dedication to our country. And for those that can give our troops job opportunities, it would be a big help to our military. - January 25, 2017 - Orlando Psychic, Helen
EDM Americas to Host Sixth Annual "EDM4USTroops" Charity Golf Outing
EDM to partner with Enable America to celebrate U.S. Troops. - January 25, 2017 - EDM
Dr. Jennifer Thomm Makes Record Breaking Donation in Sarnia Ontario Canada
Dr. Jennifer Thomm, a Dentist located in Sarnia Ontario Canada at Great Lakes Dental hosted her 7th Annual Stocking Stuffer Fundraiser to benefit St. Joseph’s Hospice. This year’s goal was to sell 400 packages and generate a combined donation of $1,600. Instead, Dr. Jennifer Thomm and her team at Great Lakes Dental were able to sell 643 packages, with all proceeds matched 100% by Dr. Thomm. The total donation for this year’s fundraiser came in a record-setting $2,574. - January 17, 2017 - Great Lakes Dental
Insight Global Gives Back
Insight Global, a Staffing Services Company, continued its commitment to give back to the community in 2016. Over the past year, the company supported nearly 50 local charities and organizations, held three company wide fundraisers and donated approximately $275,000 for a variety of causes. The... - January 17, 2017 - Insight Global
FiberBuilt Umbrellas' "Year of Giving" Works
People all talk about keeping the spirit of the holidays alive all year round, fortunately there are small businesses that really live by that motto, incorporating a giving back or paying it forward philosophy throughout the year. FiberBuilt (a leading manufacturer of fiberglass ribbed umbrellas) is one such company. It focuses on needy children primarily in the Caribbean and Central and South America as well as the restaurant and hospitality industry domestically. - January 14, 2017 - FiberBuilt Umbrellas & Cushions
National Parks Service Invites Marine Corps Veteran Nicholas Collier as New Artist-in-Residence
National Parks Service - Gettysburg National Military Park’s Artists-in-Residence for January/February will be Nicholas Collier, a U.S. Military veteran who will pursue photography, sculpture and film-making during his month-long residency on the Gettysburg battlefield. Collier received his... - January 13, 2017 - National Parks Arts Foundation
Lennon-Aid Gifts PICU Families
Lennon-Aid Foundation gives to families with children in PICU/NICU at Childrens Hospital of San Antonio. - January 12, 2017 - Lennon-Aid Foundation
Precision Door Service Makes Donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation
Precision Door Service hosted a fundraiser event at the PDS National Meeting, and raised over $9,000 for the Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida chapter. 3D Destination Group provided a fun filled theme for the fundraiser event, "Games People Play," which included an amazing array of... - January 12, 2017 - Precision Door Service
Albuquerque Coffee Roaster Startup Gives Back to New Mexico Nonprofits
Pour Vida Coffee Roasters has committed to donate a portion of its sales to local non-profits. In 2017, Pour Vida will focus on educational nonprofits in New Mexico because education has a tremendous impact on the economic and social prosperity of the state. - January 12, 2017 - Pour Vida Coffee Roasters
GreenSoft Technology, Inc. Launches Hosted GDM Software
GreenSoft Technology, Inc., a leading provider of environmental compliance data services and software, has launched Hosted GDM, a new edition of GreenData Manager (GDM) software. Hosted GDM is an online software tool to help electronics and electrical equipment manufacturers manage and report on substance data for their products and components. Customers can access Hosted GDM from anywhere in the world through an Internet connection. This makes Hosted GDM ideal for companies with multiple users. - January 09, 2017 - GreenSoft Technology, Inc.
Triangle Real Estate Group Hosts Inter-Faith Shuttle Food Drive
Triangle Real Estate Group, a locally owned real estate company that specializes in the sales and marketing of residential and commercial properties in the Greater Raleigh area, hosted an Inter-Faith Shuttle Food Drive during the months of November and December to help collect can food items for... - January 06, 2017 - ERA Triangle Real Estate Group
Mission Federal Credit Union Partners with CBS Channel 8 on Their 8’s Go Red for Women Campaign
Mission Federal Credit Union is partnering with CBS 8 for the second consecutive year on 8’s Go Red for Women project benefiting the American Heart Association San Diego Division. Mission Fed is proudly launching its Red Dress Pin and Paper Heart campaign beginning January 17, 2017 through... - January 05, 2017 - Mission Federal Credit Union