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.

MIT Credit Union & Office of the Dean for Graduate Education Partner with iGrad for Financial Literacy Initiative

iGrad, a leader in financial literacy for higher education, announces a partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The science and technology research university is adding iGrad’s financial literacy platform to its counseling resources for students. The Office of the... - August 04, 2015 - iGrad

Professor Marks 1st Anniversary of Michael Brown’s Death with Release of New Book

Willingboro Native Writes Book on the Ferguson Uprising and the Courage it Produced - August 02, 2015 - Leah Gunning Francis

RE/MAX Real Estate Solutions Inspires Western PA Home Buyers and Sellers to Participate in Month of Miracles

Associates Raise Awareness for Sick and Injured Children at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC - August 02, 2015 - RE/MAX Real Estate Solutions

Creta Maris Green Team: Green Activities

With high sense of team spirit and environmental protection responsibility Creta Maris Green Team - the environmental group of Creta Maris Beach Resort - following its previous actions, proceeded with street cleaning and care of the region’s green. - July 31, 2015 - Maris Hotels

J.C. Restoration, Inc. Announces ElectroClean Certification

J.C. Restoration, Inc. (JCR) is proud to be the only restoration contractor in Illinois certified by ElectroClean for electronics cleaning and an official member of the CERNetwork. ElectroClean is the only training program licensed to train and certify members to the Certified Electronics... - July 28, 2015 - J.C. Restoration, Inc.

NABC Recognizes Michael Turner and Friends as Life Champions of the Month, Calls on Target to Drop Its Suit Against Them

Michael Turner and friends sued by Target for heroism. Recognized by North American Boxing Council for good works. - July 28, 2015 - NABC

South Hills Assembly to Host a Hard Drive Shredding and Computer Recycling Event

South Hills Assembly to Host a Hard Drive Shredding and Electronics Waste Recycling Event on Saturday, August 1, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - July 27, 2015 - CyberCrunch

Vintelli to Ball 4 a Cause in Support of Lake Forest Youth Community

Online business development player Vintelli collaborates with open community charity event fundraiser to help Lake Forest youth community overcome difficult social challenges. - July 20, 2015 - Vintelli

Provizion Helps to Power the Philippines After Typhoon Yolanda's Devastation in Southern Mindanao

Once again Mr. Lance David Lomako is making a big impact by helping people in the Philippines by offering Sun Powered Energy to communities of the Philippines as part of his advocacy program to power under developed areas and those in need. Provizion has been helping areas of the the Philippines... - July 18, 2015 - Provizion

In Focus Brands Leads Collaborative Brand Support for Karibu Kikoy’s Stand Up/Stand Out Indiegogo Campaign

Stand Up for Maternal Health, Stand Out with Karibu Kikoy’s Indiegogo Campaign today received support and the signature Babiators’ aviator sunglasses for a special July Featured Perk to further push this social business. - July 18, 2015 - In Focus Brands

Amit Shah Restructures Green Comma to Serve Nonprofits

Company provides services to nonprofits - July 17, 2015 - Green Comma

A Fashion Night to Benefit The Hispanic Community in the U.S.

Top Class Signs and Printing sponsored the Esplendor Latino Americano por Una Causa Fundraiser fashion show. The event took place Friday July 10, 2015 at the Hyatt, Coral Gables and was a great success. - July 17, 2015 - Top Class Signs and Printing

Sustain:Green Loves My MilkCrate Sustainability App

Partners Support a Sustainable Community to Fight Global Climate Change - July 16, 2015 - Sustain:Green

SCIenergy Selected to Certify Projects with Quality Assurance Credential - New Partnership with Investor Confidence Project

SCIenergy is proud to announce their selection as a certifier for the Investor Confidence Project. The Investor Confidence Project (ICP) is an Environmental Defense Fund initiative designed to grow investment in energy efficiency nationwide by increasing building owner and investor confidence in... - July 15, 2015 - SCIenergy, Inc.

Hydrogen Group Joins the JP Morgan Run to Support AGE UK

Hydrogen Group joins 699 London companies in the JP Morgan Challenge to support worthy charity. - July 13, 2015 - Hydrogen Group

New Diversity Partner for Affirmative Action Obligations

Jobvertise.com and MinoritySuccess.us create Affirmative Action partnership. This official partnership brings more affordable tools to federal contractors in their outreach to minorities and women, as well as AAOs (affirmative action officer) to consider the low cost solutions for their compliance requirements. - July 07, 2015 - MSPG Inc.

Ripples Edge Media, a San Francisco Kickstarter Video Production Company, Honored with Third Place Award

Since its inception in 2013, in two short years, Ripples Edge Media, a San Francisco Bay area kickstarter video production company, has grown to support crowdfunding video clients around the world, creating compelling kickstarter videos that have raised over $250,000 to date. It comes as no... - July 04, 2015 - Ripples Edge Media

Career Step Continues Support of Special Olympics Through Participation in the Unified Relay Across America Torch Run

Career Step, an online provider of career-focused education and corporate training, will be continuing its support of the Special Olympics by providing 15 runners for two legs of the Unified Relay Across America Torch Run as it passes through Provo, Utah, on July 2. “The Special Olympics... - July 03, 2015 - Career Step

Team Classic Gears Up to Smash Rally Target for Charity

Team Classic’s Big Dog and Mozzie are looking to smash their $20,000 fundraising target before they hit the dirt in the 2015 Great Endeavour Rally from July 17 – 25 raising funds for national charity, Endeavour Foundation. Classic Holidays CEO, Ramy Filo (aka “Big Dog”) and... - June 27, 2015 - Classic Holidays

Avionté Places on Multiple Local Lists as a Minnesota Top Workplace for 2015

Staffing software provider Avionté recognized locally for company culture and employee happiness. - June 24, 2015 - Avionte Staffing Software

Lenovo Employees Assembled Bicycles for Children of Military Families

Global Technology Company Hosted Volunteer Day for USO’s Operation: That’s My Ride on June 18 - June 20, 2015 - Lenovo

Passage Home Seeks to Raise $75,000 to Support Services Benefiting Wake County Citizens in 2015

Funds to Help Local Nonprofit Dedicated to Breaking the Cycle of Poverty in Wake County Meet Needs of Countless Local Families and Children. - June 19, 2015 - Passage Home

Thread Raises $3.5 Million to Transform Trash from the World’s Poorest Countries Into Dignified Jobs and Useful Stuff People Love

Thread has closed a Series A Round of $2.8M, led by Draper Triangle Ventures, to create responsible fabric made from plastic collected in low-income countries. The financing will help expand production capabilities, while growing data and content collection throughout Thread’s unprecedentedly... - June 19, 2015 - Thread

Family Owned Local Bakery Works with Troubled Youth

Imagicakes Cake Designers, a minority owned and operated custom cake bakery is ramping up to begin its comprehensive programs to serve the at-risk youth of Philadelphia. - June 18, 2015 - Imagicakes Cake Designers

Horace Mann Companies Donate Funding to Support the Lee County School District's Positive Behavior Support Initiatives

Gulf Coast Educators Insurance Participates in County Donation for District Program and "Donors Choose Teacher" Program - June 18, 2015 - Gulf Coast Educators Insurance

Pope Francis to Speak Out on Climate Change During 24-Hour Global Climathon

A 24-hour global Climathon is set to coincide with the much anticipated environmental encyclical by Pope Francis on 18 June. The hackathon-style event will bring together citizens across six continents to find local climate change solutions. - June 17, 2015 - Climate-KIC

Green Bay K-9 Police Officer Will Receive Life-Saving Vest Courtesy of the MECA Foundation and Flat Rate Fox Cities

Green Bay’s Police K9 Unit will soon be patrolling the streets with a little added safety. Today the MECA Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting every police dog in the state of Wisconsin with bullet proof and stab resistant vests, announced that George, a K9 officer... - June 17, 2015 - Flat Rate Home Services

CENTURY 21 Select Real Estate in Citrus Heights Celebrates Success of Their Annual Picnic at Pebble Beach Event Benefiting Salvation Army CanTree

Century 21 Select Real Estate of Citrus Heights recently hosted another successful barbeque fundraiser benefiting the Salvation Army CanTree. The event is by far the most popular fundraiser of the year with hundreds of REALTORS®, Mortgage Advisors and real estate industry professionals in... - June 13, 2015 - Select Group Real Estate Services

WIT Continues Sponsorship of the 26th Annual Guidance Center Golf Classic

WIT Inc., a business analytics consulting firm, today announced that it is sponsoring in the 26th Annual Guidance Center Golf Classic. The event will be held at the Grosse Ile Golf & Country Club on Monday, June 22, 2015. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Budd Lynch Endowment Fund for... - June 13, 2015 - WIT Inc.

Marine Mammal Fundraiser Gets Support from Reviva Labs

The Marine Mammal Stranding Center, Brigantine, N.J., its staff, and patients has expressed their gratitude to Reviva Labs, Haddonfield, N.J., for their continuing support of the non-profit organization. Recently Reviva Labs gave their Vitamin E Sticks to runners participating in MMSC’s... - June 12, 2015 - Reviva Labs

National Security Service Donates Security Guard Service for NYC Charity Event

When scores of New York City’s hippest and most charitable women crowded into a popular Midtown Manhattan event space recently to help the homeless, they may have been the most visible donors giving to the cause. But they weren’t the only ones contributing. Quietly and behind the... - June 12, 2015 - National Security Service, LLC

National Foundation for Marine Sciences Awards 2015 Seafarer Marine Science Scholarships

The National Foundation for Marine Sciences has announced today that it has awarded the Seafarer Marine Science Scholarships for 2015. The Scholarships have been awarded to graduating high school seniors who will be pursuing careers in marine science and related fields. This year's recipients are... - June 11, 2015 - Custer Institute, Inc.

Gear Coop and adidas Outdoor Present “Unite for Nepal” Featuring Kevin Jorgeson

On June 25, Celebrate the Intrepid Spirit of Adventure While Directly Supporting Nepal Earthquake Relief Efforts. - June 10, 2015 - Gear Coop

SpiceRoads Head Office Now Features New Bike-Themed Mural

Local graffiti artist commissioned to create colourful artwork for SpiceRoads Head Office. - June 09, 2015 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd

CWC Managing Director Robert Gaan Presented with Conductor’s Award by the San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory

Financial services firm’s managing director recognized for his efforts to help make music education accessible and affordable to all youth in San Diego and beyond. - June 08, 2015 - Christopher Weil & Company

Prism Energy Services to Participate in the Eversource Walk for Children’s Hospital

Prism Energy Services, an energy services company serving businesses across Massachusetts and New Hampshire, will participate in the Eversource Walk for Children’s Hospital. With a team of seven strong, Prism Energy Services is dedicated to raise as much money for the Children’s Hospital as possible to support children in need. - June 08, 2015 - Prism Energy Services

Chico’s CENTURY 21 Jeffries Lydon Sells 1,000+ Cupcakes and Raises Over $3,700 for Chico Friends of the Library

CENTURY 21 Jeffries Lydon is pleased to announce that the 4th Annual Rob Atkinson Memorial Cupcake Fundraiser was a great success. Raising nearly $4,000 for Chico Friends of the Library, Jeffries Lydon saw participation from all over the community. The Annual Cup Cake Fundraiser is a mixture of... - June 07, 2015 - Select Group Real Estate Services

SPADA Salon & Day Spa Raises Thousands of Dollars for Area Organizations

PACE Center for Girls and Golisano Children’s Hospital will benefit from SPADA-thon. - June 05, 2015 - Spada Salon & Day Spa

OpenJar Concepts Inc. Reinvents Corporate Web Site www.openjar.com, Upgrading the Brand, Overview and User Experience Amongst Other Key Attributes

OpenJar Concepts, Inc. (“OJC”) a direct-response and brand development firm with emphasis on performance driven, lead generation campaigns announces the release of their newly designed web site www.openjar.com, giving it greater accessibility to search indexing along with site responsiveness to adapt to smart phone viewing and other on-the-go devices. - June 04, 2015 - OpenJar Concepts, Inc.

Blue Rhino Partners with 2015 March of Dimes® imbornto® Campaign to Ensure More Babies Are Born Strong & Healthy

Blue Rhino (www.BlueRhino.com) announces its support for the March of Dimes 2015 imbornto Campaign, which celebrates and thanks parents for all they do, while encouraging consumers to shop and donate to help fund research on birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. The company will promote the March of Dimes imbornto campaign through its 2015 nationwide Blue Rhino tank exchange ad campaign. - June 02, 2015 - Blue Rhino

eGumball Inc. Sponsors Albert Pujols Annual Celebrity Golf Classic

On May 11, eGumball Inc. sponsored and participated in the 13th Annual Albert Pujols Celebrity Golf Classic in Newport Beach where participants had the opportunity to raise awareness and money for children with Down syndrome, as well as the impoverished children of foreign countries. - May 31, 2015 - eGumball, Inc.

WIT Announces Sponsorship of the 2nd Annual End Homelessness Now 5k/10k Run

WIT Inc. is proud to announce that it is the Client Registration Sponsor of the 2nd annual End Homelessness Now 5k/10k, St. David’s run/walk to benefit South Oakland Shelter (SOS). The event is a race to support SOS’s mission to help end homelessness. The race will be held on the... - May 30, 2015 - WIT Inc.

The Only NYC Veg-Friendly Alcohol Festival Comes to Webster Hall

The Better Booze Festival is splashing down at Webster Hall located in New York City’s East Village on Saturday, June 13, 2015 from noon-3:30 p.m. This unique alcohol festival is the brainchild of the founders of U.S. Veg Corp who have a successful history of producing innovative events that are in tune with the current trends. - May 29, 2015 - U.S. Veg Corp.

70 Businesses Recognized for "Doing Well By Doing Good"

With more than 100 people in attendance, Exceptional Children’s Foundation (ECF) honored and thanked 70 business and community partners at its inaugural Business Partner Recognition Luncheon held at Killer Shrimp Restaurant in Marina del Rey (CA) on May 19. These businesses make it possible... - May 23, 2015 - Exceptional Children's Foundation

Raiman Rocks Gives Back to the Community - CARS & CARATS Celebrity Studded Diamond Event

Raiman Rocks, the industry leading diamond experts who specialize in Natural Fancy Color Diamonds, recently collaborated with Fusion Luxury Motors to produce the event CARS & CARATS, benefiting two nonprofit organizations ACT Today! and SOVA. This invitation only event had a great turnout of... - May 23, 2015 - Raiman Rocks

Realty411 Expos Raise Industry Awareness and Donations for Charities Across the Nation

In 2014, Realty411 reached more real estate investors and industry professionals in the nation than any other realty investing print publication in the country serving the individual investor. The publication hosted numerous live expos in five states and throughout California, as well as in cities in Arizona, Nevada, Indiana, Georgia, Texas and New York. - May 22, 2015 - Realty411 Magazine

Price Chopper Back to Support Section III High School Lacrosse Championships for the Fourth Straight Year in a Row (Syracuse)

Local Business supports Section III Athletics High School Lacrosse Championships - May 22, 2015 - School Sports Media