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.
Code Tech Corporation Partners with CannaMarkUSA
Makers of the first Direct-On-Edible Warning Label Solution for cannabis-infused ingestible products. Code Tech Corporation to partner with CannaMarkUSA™, who are the makers of the first ever, patent-pending Direct-On-Edible Warning Label Solution for cannabis-infused ingestible products. - July 14, 2016 - CannaMarkUSA
Texas Trust Credit Union Gives $100,000 to Support UTA Career Development Center
UTA will name the interview suite within its new Career Development Center the Texas Trust Interview Suite in recognition of the credit union's $100,000 gift to the university. - July 07, 2016 - Texas Trust Credit Union
Apple & Donate Life America Bring National Organ Donor Registration to iPhone
Apple® and Donate Life America announced today that, for the first time ever, iPhone® users will be able to legally register to be an organ, eye and tissue donor right from the Health app with the release of iOS 10 scheduled for this Fall. With just a few taps, iPhone users can learn more and take action through the simple sign up process. - July 05, 2016 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)
Centre for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE): Helping Sustainability Professionals Achieve Excellence Through Its Certified Trainings
5,000 Certified Sustainability Executives speak of their training experience and help CSE remain committed to its mission to offer advanced, certified education to professionals seeking to make a positive contribution to this planet. - July 05, 2016 - Centre for Sustainability and Excellence
Zakat Project in Support of the City’s Labor Camps at Park Rotana Abu Dhabi This Ramadan
Park Rotana Abu Dhabi launched the project Zakat this Ramadan, aimed at extending help to workers in two Abu Dhabi labor camps. The drive called for hotel colleagues to donate basic food items like rice, lentils, oil, canned food and biscuits; as well as other living essentials such as toiletries, linen, kitchen items, shoes and clothes. Tenants at the Park Residences also supported the initiative with both goods and money. The goods were individually packaged and delivered by the team of PRAD. - June 29, 2016 - Park Rotana Hotel
ECF Thanks Over 70 Business Partners That Include Developmentally Disabled in Their Bottom Line
The Exceptional Children's Foundation recognized over 70 businesses who partner with the entrepreneurial non-profit to create a lifespan of opportunities for children, students and adults with developmental disabilities, including educational and job placement programs. - June 25, 2016 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
Maritime Chevrolet Will Donate Proceeds to St. Vincents SWIM Across the Sound Foundation
Maritime Chevrolet will donate a portion of all proceeds of new and used vehicle sales from June 20 - July 20 to the St. Vincent’s Medical Center Foundation. The donation will be in support of Officer Thomas Gorton and the Fairfield Police Department making the 15.5 swim during St. - June 24, 2016 - Maritime Chevrolet
Gulf Coast Environmental Systems Announces Chinese Joint Venture
Gulf Coast Environmental Systems eyes opportunities in China and announces the creation of a local Chinese Company, GCE China, headquartered in Zibo. GCE China designs and manufactures full lines of air, soil, and water pollution control equipment. - June 21, 2016 - Gulf Coast Environmental Systems
Remembering Those Who Served Us: Local Security Company Gives Back to Colorado's Veteran Community
Absolute Security & Personal Protection is partnering with local nursing homes and other assisted living communities that provide housing and assistance to Military Veterans. Absolute Security & Personal Protection is launching a program in which donations, volunteer services, and other... - June 17, 2016 - Absolute Security & Personal Protection
College Students Work Off Debt as GladlyDo Becomes a Staple in Boston Freelance Economy
Families and organizations enjoy having odd jobs and errands done by college students who choose jobs based on skills and schedule - June 15, 2016 - GladlyDo
Another Buddy Bench Installed in Massachusetts, Inspired by Local Author, Arlene Lagos
Millis CFB Elementary is holding a buddy bench dedication ceremony on Wednesday, June 22nd at 1:30pm. The dedication is a gift from the fourth grade class of 2024 and is inspired by the book, "Outside The Circle" by Arlene Lagos. - June 14, 2016 - CFB Home and School Association
Hotels of Lehigh Valley Are Raising the Bar in Supporting the Local Charities and Nonprofits
There are numerous organizations in the Lehigh Valley doing good for the community. Allentown Rescue Mission works to provide emergency shelter, food, youth and family services, education and job training programs. Habitat for Humanity has been devoted to building "simple, decent, and... - June 14, 2016 - Comfort Suites Allentown
Trust Stamp Announces the World's 1st Ethereum Domiciled, Charitable DAO
Trust Stamp, a VC funded, Identity & Trust as a Service enterprise that recently came out of stealth mode at Atlanta Technology Village has founded DAOTRUST, an Ethereum domiciled DAO (Distributed Autonomous Organization) that will administer a charitable endowment representing an initial 10% ownership stake in Trust Stamp. A DAO is simply described as a digital corporation, domiciled in the Blockchain, independent of any territorial jurisdiction and entirely governed by its community. - June 13, 2016 - Trust Stamp
Fantasy Football Winner’s Donation Matched by Parasol
Parasol, the market-leading contractor support specialist is proud to match pound for pound the £100 grand prize donation made by Adam Hopcroft, Business Manager at Real Public Sector, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP, after his win at the inaugural season of the Parasol Recruiter Fantasy Football League. - June 12, 2016 - Parasol Group
Sigma Studies Partnership
Sigma Studies Limited has proudly partnered up with the Stanford & Corringham Community First Responder Group by donating four of the latest resuscitation manikins, which light up to indicate the virtual blood flow. The Community First Responders volunteer on behalf of the East of England... - June 10, 2016 - Sigma Studies
J.C. Restoration Volunteers Surpassed Goal to Pack 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 07, 2016 - J.C. Restoration, Inc.
Join the Race to Make the World a Better Place with Brighton College at Park Rotana AD
Park Rotana Abu Dhabi in association with Brighton College Abu Dhabi organized a Children’s Art Fair for the second year running, as part of the World Environment Day celebrations. The exhibition was held at the hotel whereby Pre-Prep students showcased twelve pieces of art all made from recyclable items. Under the umbrella theme Join the race to make the world a better place, each class group cut, coloured, moulded and painted art that symbolized what the World Environment Day means to them. - June 06, 2016 - Park Rotana Hotel
Axia Technology Partners Raises More Than $8,000 for Gleaners Food Bank
Axia Technology Partners announced today that it raised more than $8,000 for Gleaners Food Bank during its first annual “Drive to Revive” fundraising event on May 27. The money raised will provide more than 25,000 meals to those served by Gleaners. - June 03, 2016 - Kerauno
Dialing Innovations Continues Giving Back to the Community
Dialing Innovations, a global software as a service company, continues their community initiative by partnering with several local businesses to collect donations for The Julian Center. - June 02, 2016 - Dialing Innovations
Versaic Awarded Second Patent on Its Flexible Platform Design
Versaic announced it has been awarded a second patent that covers key elements of the company’s technology. Versaic’s unique Platform as a Service (PaaS) approach gives the company a distinct advantage over competitive offerings and makes it possible for Versaic to deliver a broad range... - May 29, 2016 - Versaic
Giving the Gift of Sight to Hundreds Around the World
For each pair of eyeglasses purchased by patients during the months of May and June 2016, Linden Optometry, P.C. in Pasadena will make a donation to provide eye exams and eyeglasses to children in underserved communities around the world. - May 28, 2016 - Linden Optometry, P.C.
RED Day: Volunteering and Giving Back in Our Community
This year’s RED Day project stood on shaky grounds because there were not enough volunteers signed up to get all the projects done. - May 26, 2016 - Sarasota Suncoast Team, Inc.
The Shops at Wisconsin Place in Chevy Chase Ribbon Cutting & EV Ride and Drive Event to Launch Newly Installed Mini Bar Electric Vehicle Charging Stations by Juice Bar EV
Juice Bar EV partners with CBRE, LAZ Parking and Chevy Chase Nissan in a Ribbon Cutting & Ride and Drive Event at The Shops at Wisconsin Place in Chevy Chase. The business community and local Electric Vehicle Drivers Club come together to introduce the community to the new Mini Bar Electric Vehicle Charging Stations. - May 25, 2016 - Juice Bar EV
Callida Energy Partners with Berkeley Lab to Crowdsource New Building Technology Innovations
Callida Energy, a commercial building energy optimization solution provider, announced that it will partner with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in a Department of Energy (DOE) program designed to generate innovative smart building technology ideas to meet our building energy challenges. This program uses crowdsourcing campaigns that award cash prizes and incubation support to inventors who propose the winning solutions to smart building technology problems put forward in the campaigns. - May 23, 2016 - Callida Energy
16th CSR & Sustainability Meetup Dubai to Address the Role of Women in CSR/Sustainability: Gender Balance & Business Performance
In the 16th CSR & Sustainability meetup subject experts will engage the audience in active discussions around gender balance & business performance. - May 21, 2016 - Sustainability Knowledge Group
Woodmere Rehabilitation (WR&HCC) Will Participate in Red Nose Day
Residents and staff of WR&HCC will team up to fight child poverty by fundraising and participating in Red Nose Day. Red Nose Day will take place on Thursday, May 26th. This will be the second year that WR&HCC participates in this worthy cause. Last year, the fundraising total was 398... - May 20, 2016 - Woodmere Rehabilitation & Heath Care Center
Managed Solution Charity Golf Tournament Raises Over $10K for Computers 2 San Diego Kids
Helping to make a difference in the life of a school child living without access to technology. - May 20, 2016 - Managed Solution
Pennridge Schools Get Boost from Penn Community Bank
Bucks County’s leading independent, mutual bank is pleased to support Pennridge School District. - May 19, 2016 - Penn Community Bank
New Flavor from Rescue Chocolate Promotes Foster Dogs
Bananas Foster Dogs is the name of a new Rescue Chocolate bar, launched in early May at the NYC Vegetarian Food Festival in Manhattan. The six-year-old vegan chocolate company donates all profits to animal rescue, though its chocolate bars and truffles are only for humans to enjoy. Rescue... - May 18, 2016 - Rescue Chocolate
Local Small Business Announces Scholarship Recipients
BV Trash Valet & Recycling giving back to the community with four scholarships totaling $2,000. - May 15, 2016 - Brazos Valley Trash Valet and Recycling
Green Circle Salons is Hair to Help Furry Victims of Fort McMurray Wildfires
In response to the ravaging wildfires in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Green Circle Salons, in collaboration with Salon Magazine and Fabric Depot, is announcing the donation of 100 pet beds, made entirely of locally reclaimed materials, to pets that have been victimized by this local disaster. Using... - May 15, 2016 - Green Circle Salons
Montessori on the Lake Jogs for Free Wheelchair Mission
How young is too young to think globally? At Montessori on the Lake (MOTL), a preschool through grade 8 school, children are never too young. Every year since 2005 MOTL has held a jog-a-thon to raise money for a charitable organization. For the second time MOTL has selected to support Free... - May 12, 2016 - Free Wheelchair Mission
The CSE’s Sustainability Academy Leads the Way in Certified Specialized Sustainability (CSR) Education
Affordable, online education and coaching to transform society and the environment. - May 12, 2016 - Centre for Sustainability and Excellence
Keller Williams Realty Real Estate Agents Partnered with Cottage Grove Schools' "Rally for Kids" at Bohemia Park Saturday, May 7th
Keller Williams Realty of Eugene and Springfield served over 400 hot dogs and hamburgers to the people of Cottage Grove, Oregon, Saturday May 7th in Honor of their upcoming "RED Day" and Cottage Grove Schools. - May 12, 2016 - Stephanie Coats, Principal Broker, Keller Williams Realty
Oakland Small Business Owner Starts Scholarship Program for Underserved High School Students
First Scholarships Being Presented on Thursday to 42 Students in Oakland Unified School District - May 10, 2016 - Craig Communications
Speakers for Change Opens to Tackle Addiction
A speaker bureau opens to serve East Coast communities with affordable, informed speakers to address the tough topic of addiction. Speakers for Change, www.speakersforchange.org will focus exclusively on bringing speakers on addiction, prevention, recovery, and advocacy into communities to educate others and inspire change. - May 07, 2016 - Speakers for Change, LLC
Southern Nevada Massage Envy Locations Support Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Las Vegas Saturday, May 7
Southern Nevada Massage Envy Locations Support Komen Race for the Cure in Nevada for the 9th Year This Mother's Day Weekend - May 06, 2016 - Massage Envy Las Vegas
University of Maryland Partners with iGrad for Financial Literacy Education
The University will integrate the award-winning online platform to ensure students succeed in making effective financial decisions. - May 04, 2016 - iGrad
Interfaith Sanctuary Needs Help Building Playground for Boise's Homeless Children
Interfaith Sanctuary's immediate fundraising goal is part of the one-day fund drive on May 5, 2016, called "Idaho Gives." The goal is to build a permanent playground on the Interfaith Shelter grounds in downtown Boise, Idaho for the school-aged children. - May 04, 2016 - Interfaith Sanctuary
Crystal Clean Green Cleaning Collects 176 Pounds of Food for Sarasota Families
Crystal Clean Green Cleaning (CCGC), a Sarasota-based company, completed its first food collection initiative this week. With mutual effort by the company and its clients 176 pounds of food has been donated to the All Faiths Food Bank. The food collected will benefit nearly 200 families. All... - May 04, 2016 - Crystal Clean Green Cleaning
GBDC Entrepreneurship Institute Partners with Local Business, Ellie’s 50’s Diner to Transport Event Guests Back to the 50's for a Night of Fun and Fundraising
“Happy Days” are here again and so is Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Marilyn Monroe. On May 3rd 6:30 pm, GBDC Entrepreneurship Institute, a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization will host an after work party at Ellie's 50’s Diner in Delray Beach, Florida, that takes guest back in time to experience the 50's. The GBDCEI After work Party for a Cause will take guests back to the glory days of sock hops, hula hoops and ice cream floats for a night of fun in support of a great cause. - May 03, 2016 - GBDC Entrepreneurship Institute
Mars National Bank and First Front Door Helps First Time Homebuyers
Mars National Bank is again promoting the Federal Home Loan Bank Pittsburgh’s (FHLBank) program for first time homebuyers called “First Front Door.” The program supports first time homebuyers through down payment and closing cost assistance. Through First Front Door (FFD),... - May 03, 2016 - Mars Bank
Thrivent Financial Announces Member Impact in the State of Virginia Through Service and Giving
Generosity of Thrivent members in 2015 makes a difference throughout the state. - May 01, 2016 - Blue Ridge Group - Thrivent
David Mejias Honored at Long Island Business News' Diversity in Business Awards
David Mejias and Mejias, Milgrim & Alvarado honored at Long Island Business News' Diversity in Business Awards - April 28, 2016 - Mejias, Milgrim & Alvarado
Keller Williams Elite Realty Volunteers to Help Local Bonita Springs Woman
Join Keller Williams associates at RED Day where they will be installing new easier-to-climb steps for Ms. Mary who uses a cane, adding shelving that is easier for her to reach, cleaning out her second floor, tearing down a shed in the back yard and disposing of it, general cleanup of her yard and treating for termites. - April 28, 2016 - Keller Williams Elite Realty
Tigerlily Foundation’s 4th Annual Pajama Glam Party
Tigerlily Foundation is excited that ladies in the DC region will be allowed to wear their pajamas in public for the fourth year in a row! Tigerlily Foundation is pleased to present the 4th Annual Pajama Glam Party, to celebrate health & wellness with women and girls, on Saturday, June 18th... - April 26, 2016 - Tigerlily Foundation
Tigerlily Foundation Launches Comprehensive Program to Support Young Women with Metastatic Breast Cancer
Tigerlily Foundation is excited to announce the re-design and launch of its Metastatic Young (MY) Living in Focus Empowered (LIFE) program offerings to provide comprehensive programming to meet the unique needs of younger women living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC). Although women over 45... - April 26, 2016 - Tigerlily Foundation
Historic Bank of Clearwater Helps Local Businesses Beat Early Signs of Recession
On April 13th, in light of questions of a possible recession, like-minded business owners, professionals and entrepreneurs from various fields met at the monthly business reception at the Historic Bank of Clearwater, Downtown Clearwater from 6-8pm. - April 23, 2016 - Church of Scientology
WSI Next Gen Marketing, a Napa Web Design Company, Announces Cycle for Sight Sponsorship
Cycle for Sight/Rotary Ride for Veterans celebrates its ninth annual race in 2016. During that time, the races have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for the Enchanted Hills Camp, and the "Pathway Home Project." Organizers expect to raise another $100,000 this year. WSI Next Gen Marketing, a Napa web design company, is pleased to announce their sponsorship and participation in the Cycle for Sight. - April 16, 2016 - WSI Next Gen Marketing
Scientologist Team Up with Experts and Social Leaders to Say No To Drugs
In commemoration of World Health Day, Mexican Scientologists opened the doors of their mega-church, located in the center of Mexico City, where both community members and leaders of different social sectors gathered to discuss current health issues related to the consumption of drugs, and declared a resounding "Say No to drugs, Say Yes to Life." - April 15, 2016 - Church of Scientology International