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.
Polycab Empowering and Educating Communities as Part of Their Social Responsibility Program
Polycab adopted two of the Gujarat villages with the purpose of empowering individuals with education, practical knowledge, and manual experience. They want to inspire them to do phenomenal things and make sure that the impact of their endeavors endures for years. - June 08, 2017 - Polycab
Insight Global’s Portland Office Volunteers for 3rd Year at Blanchet House Serving Meals to Those in Need
Insight Global’s Portland office volunteered for the third year in a row at the Blanchet House in downtown Portland by serving meals to those in need over the course of four days. The Blanchet House has been around for 79 years, offering food, shelter and aid to local residents. In those four... - June 07, 2017 - Insight Global
J.C. Restoration Volunteers Succeed in Packing Over 100,000 Life-Saving Meals
J.C. Restoration, Inc. (JCR) and hundreds of community members worked to feed thousands of starving children in the developing world. Through a partnership between J.C. Restoration and Feed My Starving Children (FMSC), volunteers set a goal to prepare 100,000 life-saving meals at this FMSC... - June 06, 2017 - J.C. Restoration, Inc.
DISH Supports AmpleHarvest.org to Reduce Food Waste During Customer Campaign
Innovative Cause Marketing Campaign Illustrates How Businesses Can Help to Permanently Reduce Food Waste and Hunger Nationwide - June 05, 2017 - AmpleHarvest.org
Local JDRF Chapter Raises $950,000 for Type 1 Diabetes Research
Proceeds from Annual Hope Gala Held April 29 to Support Scientific Research - June 03, 2017 - JDRF
Cruises to Benefit Wounded Warrior Project
Jeanne Farley, CCC of Cruise Planners Supports Injured Service Members with Memorial Day 2018 Cruises. - May 28, 2017 - Jeanne Farley, CCC Cruise Planners
Save Water Co, a Texas-Based Company, Wins Cartier Women’s Initiative Award for North America
Save Water Co, led by 32-year-old Katie Anderson, recently took home an award for the social impact of its water conservation business model. The company has helped save over 650 million gallons of water while diverting over 300 tons of waste from landfills. - May 26, 2017 - Save Water Co
DISH Cares and AmpleHarvest.org Announce Virtual Food Drive
Dish Network Employees Nationwide Helping to End Hunger by Ending Food Waste - May 25, 2017 - AmpleHarvest.org
Florida Blue Foundation Sponsors Statewide Health Literacy Grants Program
Fourteen programs across the state of Florida have been awarded a one-year grant, up to $5,000, for the implementation of a health literacy program to benefit their Adult Education, ESOL, and family literacy students. Congratulations to the following organizations: Adult Literacy League Atlantic... - May 25, 2017 - Florida Literacy Coalition
Kingspan Light + AIr Launches the QUASAR PN Polycarbonate Prismatic Nanosphere Skylight
Quasar PN Polycarbonate Prismatic Skylights revolutionize the high performance daylighting industry by providing the highest visible transmission with 100% diffusion in the industry with all the high impact and fire resistance benefits of polycarbonate. - May 24, 2017 - Kingspan Light Air North America
A Cause to Celebrate: OnPoint Manufacturing Donates Singer Sewing Machines to Central High School of Alabama
OnPoint Manufacturing, Inc., a Performance HealthCare Products, Inc. company, the leader in on-demand apparel manufacturing, announced today that it is giving back to the local community by donating several Singer sewing machines to Central High School of Florence, Alabama. In a special... - May 24, 2017 - Performance Healthcare Products
Casa Dorada on the Forefront of Sea Turtle Conservation Efforts in Los Cabos
Located in an idyllic destination of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, and with a philosophy rooted in supporting the surrounding natural ecology, Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa is committed to the conservation of one of the world’s most beloved creatures, the sea turtle. - May 24, 2017 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
AAdvantage Insurance Group to Participate in Statewide Day of Giving
Illinois insurance agency to collect supplies for support dog charity. - May 24, 2017 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Sandy Sholl of MadaLuxe Group Honors Heroes at 2017 World of Children Hero Awards
World of Children, a global recognition and funding organization for individuals exclusively serving the needs of vulnerable children, held the 2017 World of Children Hero Awards at Montage Beverly Hills. Hosted by Brooke Burke-Charvet, the evening recognized four extraordinary individuals for their work with children in various parts of the world. Funds raised at the event will benefit the World of Children Honorees to continue their outstanding work with children. - May 23, 2017 - MadaLuxe Group
University of Kentucky Expands Financial Wellness with iGrad Exploratory Center
University of Kentucky's state-of-the-art Student Financial Wellness Center launches a new iGrad Exploratory Center where the interactive iGrad Financial Literacy Platform will be accessible to all students. - May 16, 2017 - iGrad
Nova Southeastern University’s Coral Reef Restoration, Assessment and Monitoring Lab Institute Rocks the Ocean with Stream2Sea at the Tortuga Music Festival
Nova Southeastern University’s Coral Reef Restoration, Assessment, and Monitoring (CRRAM) Lab welcomed Stream2Sea to their location on Conservation Village during the Tortuga Music Festival, in Ft Lauderdale, FL. The annual festival hosts “Rock the Ocean,” with a weekend long... - May 13, 2017 - Stream2Sea
Call for Action to Instill a Fully Participatory Democracy, Civil, Human and Fundamental Rights in Bangladesh
The current situation in Bangladesh requests your immediate support to combat the ongoing Human Rights abuses occurring. Bangladesh is in need of immediate political, economic a social reform – with over a 164 million lives at stake. - May 12, 2017 - Peace and Justice Alliance
Coffeebot to Hold First Teambuilding Event
Coffeebot Solutions will be holding its first teambuilding event for its employees on May 12 and 13, 2017. The teambuilding event will be held at Eden Nature Park resort, located at Barangay Eden, Toril District, Davao City for two days. According to Content Development Consultant and Teambuilding... - May 12, 2017 - CoffeeBot Solutions
Building Safer Communities One Byte at a Time
St. Louis businesses come together to create a new community based crime reduction program, The Community ECHO. - May 11, 2017 - Nexgen Integration LLC
SolarCraft Brings Solar Power to Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose - The Light Shines on East Bay Congregation
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft recently completed the installation of a 271 kW DC solar installation at the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose, in Fremont, CA. The system is expected to offset 65% of the power usage in the new LEED Gold certified St. Joseph Residence and Dominican Center. The building officially opened on the Motherhouse campus in March 2016. The photovoltaic (PV) system will help the Sisters save over $9,000 every month in electrical costs. - May 05, 2017 - SolarCraft
Trayvax Founder Seeks 30-Minute Meeting with President of the US and Influential CEOs
Mark King, founder and CEO of Trayvax, is launching a search for the following people: Jeff Bezos of Amazon.com, Rose Marcario of Patagonia, Jill Layfield former CEO of Backcountry.com, Inge Thulin of 3M, Colin Brown of JM Family Enterprises and the President of the United States of America. Mr. King is asking for a 30-minute meeting with these individuals to help Trayvax reach their vision of creating 5000 American jobs. - May 05, 2017 - Trayvax
SkillQuo Empowers the Consultant Community to Experience Sustainability in the Palm of Their Hands
SkillQuo fullfills a promise to its consultants, that they will not simply be an online workplace but a community that cares in the truest sense. SkillQuo partners with JouleBug Shine to incorporate sustainability and well-being into every day living. Throughout the year, the SkillQuo consultant... - May 04, 2017 - SkillQuo
MDO Partners Brings International Business and Legal Insights to Beijing on GMCC China Mission
Firm’s International Advisor for Asia Pacific Region Joined the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce’s America’s Linkage China & Hong Kong Mission - May 03, 2017 - MDO Partners
Center for Watershed Protection Honors Ecotone, Inc for Innovation and Leadership - Maryland’s Fast-Growing Ecological Restoration Company Receives Industry Recognition
The Center for Watershed Protection has recognized Scott McGill of Maryland based ecological restoration company, Ecotone, Inc with its 2017 Innovation and Leadership in Watershed Protection and Restoration award for partnering with designers, researchers and local governments to advance science-based approaches to stormwater and watershed management projects. - May 03, 2017 - Ecotone, Inc.
AD1 Global on Cutting Edge of Environmental Technology; A Boon to Guests
AD1 Global is excited to announce the installation of high-powered, electric vehicle charging stations for guest use across multiple hotel properties in Florida. The new stations, installed through a partnership with electric auto-manufacturer Tesla Motors and charging installation company... - May 02, 2017 - AD1Global
South Dakota Groups to Develop Testing Lab for International Humanitarian Organization
SD Mines and RPM & Associates Commit to Assist with Free Wheelchair Mission Test Lab. - May 02, 2017 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Halcyon House Celebrates Grand Re-Opening - A Complete 200 Unit Renovation for One of the Last Remaining Affordable Properties in Downtown Denver
In a rapidly gentrifying and increasingly unaffordable market, 197 elderly residents and individuals with disabilities will be ensured an affordable home in Downtown Denver, at the Halcyon House Apartments. While two similar towers recently converted from affordable to high end, market rate, Halcyon House remains one of the few Section 8 subsidized properties in downtown after new owners, GHC Housing Partners signed a 20-year contract to ensure the property remains affordable. - May 02, 2017 - GH Capital
Healing Warriors Program Golden Ticket Event
Healing Warriors Program will host its annual Golden Ticket Event on Saturday, May 20th at 5pm at the new Block One Events Center located at 428 Linden Street in Fort Collins, Colorado. Keynote speaker for the event is Major Diggs Brown (ret) U.S. Army Special Forces (Green Berets) who in addition... - April 28, 2017 - Healing Warriors Program
iGrad Financial Wellness CTO Honored by Employee Benefit Adviser
Employee Benefit Adviser has honored iGrad Chief Technology Officer, Dean Harris, with a “Benefit Innovator” award for his work on the Enrich™ Employee Financial Wellness Education Platform. Dean Harris responded to the honor by calling attention to the collective work done at... - April 26, 2017 - iGrad
MDO Partners to Present on FCPA at SCCE Miami Regional Compliance & Ethics Conference
Managing Partner Richard Montes de Oca to Co-Lead Discussion on FCPA Enforcement. - April 25, 2017 - MDO Partners
NAWRB Announces Ten-X as a Premier Strategic Partner
The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses (NAWRB) is proud to announce Ten-X as a Premier Strategic Partner. A real estate technology industry powerhouse, Ten-X recognizes the importance of growing the community of women and women-owned and small businesses in the housing... - April 25, 2017 - The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses
GreenSoft Technology, Inc. Launches iGDM: GreenData Manager Component Database Search
GreenSoft Technology, a leading provider of RoHS and REACH compliance data services and software, has launched a new GreenData Manager (GDM) software product: iGDM Component Database Search. iGDM allows engineering and design staff to qualify parts for RoHS or REACH compliance in real-time during the design phase by searching into GreenSoft’s multi-million parts database. - April 24, 2017 - GreenSoft Technology, Inc.
Homes for Heroes® Presents Colorado Nurses Association with National Hero Spotlight Award and $3,000 Donation
Homes for Heroes® selects the Colorado Nurses Association as a National Hero Spotlight Award recipient and presents it to Terry Buxton, PhD, RN, CNE, Professor of Nursing at Regis University and President of the Colorado Nurses Association (CNA), along with a donation for $3,000 to the Colorado... - April 20, 2017 - Homes for Heroes
Georgia Nurses Association Changes History by Hosting Its First Largest Community Event
The Georgia Nurses Association established in 1907 (GNA) hosted its first and largest community event in history on Easter weekend Saturday April 15th (www.GeorgiaNurses.org). GNA welcomed and interacted with over 100 local residents and families who came from as far as Alabama to enjoy the... - April 20, 2017 - Georgia Nurses Association
#NazmiyalGivesBack! Helping Kids with Life Threatening Illnesses Find the Light - Nazmiyal Antique Rugs Launches New Philanthropic Endeavor with The Pinwheel Project!
Nazmiyal Antique Rugs in NYC is doing its part to help make the world a better place. Teaming up with a tiny but mighty foundation: The Pinwheel Project, Nazmiyal will be working hard to bring much need joy to kids with with life threatening illnesses who are forced to endure long term hospital stays and palliative care. - April 19, 2017 - Nazmiyal Collection
A Cause to Celebrate: OnPoint Manufacturing Donates Singer Sewing Machines to Catholic Charities of Tennessee – Local to Local
OnPoint Manufacturing, Inc., a Performance HealthCare Products, Inc. company, the leader in on-demand apparel manufacturing, announced today that it is giving back to the local community by donating several Singer sewing machines to Catholic Charities of Tennessee’s Sewing Training... - April 19, 2017 - Performance Healthcare Products
Homes for Heroes Honors Affiliate Real Estate and Lending Specialists Who Gave Back More Than $1,000,000 to 1,150 Heroes
Homes for Heroes, Inc. is proud to recognize six of their affiliate real estate specialists who have reached significant milestones and who will be inducted into the prestigious Homes for Heroes “Heroes Served Club” in recognition of their achievements. These six individuals and their... - April 19, 2017 - Homes for Heroes
CyberCrunch® Announces Special Pricing for Earth Day (April 22)
This unique Earth Day offer clearly demonstrates CyberCrunch's support for identity theft protection, CyberCrunch utilizes safe and secure techniques in all aspects of their client services. - April 18, 2017 - CyberCrunch
Southern California NGO Advising United Nations Group on Fuel Transport and Security
Fuel Relief Fund Heads to Ghana to Lend Expertise at One of the World’s Six Humanitarian Response Depots. - April 14, 2017 - Fuel Relief Fund
What Happens When Corporations Hate Their Own Customers
The recent forcible removal of a passenger from an overbooked United Airlines flight shows the distain many corporations have for their own customers. This event is not isolated to the airlines industry, but also includes the financial services, cable TV, and other industries. This could be a tipping point for consumers. - April 14, 2017 - The Progressive Investor
Elkwater Investments, Inc Announces Opening of Office for Landshark and Bubba's Coffee in Tampa, FL
Landshark and Bubba's Coffee to open corporate offices in Tampa bay. - April 13, 2017 - Elkwater Investments Inc
Stand Up Kids Provides $50K in Grants for Stand2Learn Desks
As part of their partnership with Let’s Move! Active Schools, Stand Up Kids announced 10 winning schools across the U.S. to each receive a $5000 grant for the purchase of a classroom of standing desks from Stand2Learn. Together, these passionate organizations and businesses are fighting the... - April 11, 2017 - Stand2Learn
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
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