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.
OC CEO, Soap Star, and Photo Journalist Visit School and Orphanage in India
eGumball's CEO/owner went on a charitable mission to India with a photojournalist and soap opera star to connect with the community by speaking with children at a middle school about advancements in technology and education. All three encouraged the students regarding all the opportunities for them to become successful. - March 25, 2015 - eGumball, Inc.
GO2 Advertising and Marcus Thomas Partner to Support St. Baldrick’s Foundation in the Bald Twin Challenge
Ad agencies in Cleveland suburbs partner to raise funds for childhood cancer research grants in support of identical twin employees. - March 25, 2015 - GO2 Advertising
"Silence" Offers No Hope, No Purpose, No Inspiration
Foster Care statistics are staggering. *50% of girls in foster care get pregnant within years of aging out; *74% of former foster kids are in the US prison; *50% of fosters are incarcerated two years after aging out; *80% of youths on death row are fosters; 30% of the homeless in America were once in foster care; *40% of foster children are white; *34% are black; *18% are Hispanic. *Statistics provided by the US Admin. for Children & Families, US Dept. of Justice, the Casey Foundation, ABC News. - March 21, 2015 - Foster A Voice, LLC
RE/MAX Offices Honored for 2014 Fundraising Efforts to Aid Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago; $150,000 Raised Last Year
Offices in the RE/MAX Northern Illinois network raised $150,000 in 2014 in support of Lurie Children’s Hospital and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH). That brings to nearly $2.4 million the total that RE/MAX Northern Illinois offices and brokers have contributed to the... - March 20, 2015 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Sharper Impressions Painting Supports Feed One, 3rd year in a row
For 3 years, Sharper Impressions Painting has supported feedONE, a charity organization dedicated to the cause of eliminating child hunger and poverty. In the past, Sharper Impressions Painting has made it a mission to make a difference in our world by devoting funds as well as painting supplies... - March 20, 2015 - Sharper Impressions Painting
Travel Agents Participate in "Tiny Hope Children's Home" Donation
Independent travel agents and staff from KHM Travel Group and LoveShack Vacations recently visited and shared donations for the children of Tiny Hope Children's Home in Jamaica. - March 18, 2015 - KHM Travel Group
Water with a Vision Announces Distribution Agreement with Fresh&CO, a Café/Restaurant That Promotes and Serves Healthy Food
Water with a Vision (WWAV), www.waterwithavision.com an innovative Water Advertising Company, which focuses on disseminating companies and organization's mission statement/slogan on personalized bottled water, today announced that it has reached an agreement with Fresh&CO for the distribution... - March 16, 2015 - Water with a Vision
Avasant Foundation Charity Golf Event Raises Over $200,000 to Empower Youth on Global Scale
Golf for Impact: Avasant Foundation Golf Event raises funds to improve the lives of Youth and Children. - March 15, 2015 - Avasant LLC
Microsoft Assistant General Counsel Bruce Jackson Named One of 2015’s Most Influential Black Lawyers in Corporate America
New York Native Bruce Jackson gets recognized as one of the country's most influential black lawyers. He went from founding the highly successful entertainment law firm of Jackson, Brown, Powell and St. George in 1993 to advancing a $4 billion regional sales business unit in negotiating licensing and contracts at Microsoft. His many professional accomplishments are complimented by his passion for Diversity and Inclusion across corporate America. - March 13, 2015 - Bruce Jackson
Robert Renteria, Corporate Kid Form Collaborative Partnership
Experts join forces to create strategic advocacy. - March 12, 2015 - eMediaCampaigns!
Pepe Grabs Spot as Finalist for PRNews
"This campaign was designed to make high-impact prevention possible by reducing the fear of HIV testing," explained Norton-Shelpuk. "Pepe engaged with Latino men via mobile, social, radio and online channels to help change behaviors and lessen the toll of HIV." - March 12, 2015 - Activate
"Hire Me or Run Me Over" Fundraising Campaign for Nate Smith Movie Off to Good Start
Unsung Story about Pittsburgh Labor Rights Rebel Needs National Support- Parkview Media Group is running a crowd-funding campaign from March 9, 2015 through May 7, 2015. It is inspired by the late, great labor leader, Nate Smith. - March 11, 2015 - Parkview Media Group
Blue Ridge Mountain Sports Announces Partnership with Sparo's Purchase with a Purpose™ Program at Online Store
Virgina based outdoor retailer gives customers the option to have a portion of their purchase be donated to their charity of choice via partnership with online startup called Sparo. - March 11, 2015 - Sparo Corporation
Social Responsibility - A Framework for the Future
Chicago Company Shows Importance for Social Responsibility - March 05, 2015 - Brynn Capella, Inc.
Tickets Are Now on Sale for PURSEonality
Event raises funds for Dress for Success SW Florida and Blessings in a Backpack. - March 05, 2015 - Dress for Success SWFL
Gasparilla Music Festival Rocks Locally, Acts Globally
Carbon offsets, composting and bike valet round out the sustainability initiatives that are making a measurable impact. - March 04, 2015 - Gasparilla Music Festival
Accretive Health Employees Partner with Windy City Habitat for Humanity
Accretive Helping Hands, the not-for-profit organization led by Accretive Health employees, recently partnered with Habitat for Humanity by sending volunteers to work on a build site in Chicago’s West Pullman neighborhood. - March 04, 2015 - Accretive Health
Pennsylvania Senate Honors Major Travel-Meeting Plan Firm
GTI Travel, Inc., a local company, has been honored by the Senate of Pennsylvania. The firm, with headquarters at 111 Township Line Road, Jenkintown, Penn., was commended for “being in the forefront of providing expeditious and cost-saving services to a wide variety of businesses, large and small, in all 50 states.” - March 02, 2015 - GTI Travel
Apartment Barcelona Collaborates with UNHCR to Raise Money for Refugees
The company will donate 100€ each month to help people from areas of conflict all over the world to restart their lives. - March 01, 2015 - Apartment Barcelona
Accretive Health Employees Volunteer to Serve Shelter Residents in Milwaukee
Accretive Helping Hands, the not-for-profit organization led by Accretive Health employees, recently volunteered at The Cathedral Center. - February 25, 2015 - Accretive Health
ClimateLaunchpad to Unlock More Than 1,000 New Cleantech Ideas to Tackle Climate Change
Europe's ClimateLaunchpad 2015 is now open for applications. Students, start-ups, entrepreneurs, researchers and employees dreaming of starting their own business are invited to submit their cleantech ideas. All entries are judged on their impact on climate change, their growth potential and on skills and enthusiasm. - February 23, 2015 - Climate-KIC
Access Self Storage Donates Two Weeks in Paradise to Lancaster Chamber
At the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce’s annual gala, Baylyne Blan walked away with something that takes relaxation to new levels: two weeks in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, at the boutique Green Iguana Hotel. Access Self Storage and its owners, Doug and David Hunt, are no strangers to... - February 21, 2015 - Access Self Storage & Truck Rental
Ecosmob Celebrated Valentine's Day by Contributing Towards Clean India Drive
On Valentine's day, the Team at Ecosmob Technologies cleaned and beautified the Municipal Market, C.G. Road, Ahmedabad as part of their CSR activity to contribute towards Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Drive) started by PM of India, Narendra Modi. - February 20, 2015 - Ecosmob
Grant Becker Associates Chalks Up Another Successful Year of CSR Activities
Grant Becker Associates, a Brussels-based brokerage company, raised €40,000, donated 85 Litres of Blood and planted 550 Trees in another successful year of CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) activities, all down to the continued commitment of its employees. In the last year, Grant Becker... - February 20, 2015 - Grant Becker Associates
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Reach Settlement with Greenlight Re
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.’s President, Bob Arowood, announced today that a Settlement Agreement and Release has been finalized between Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. and Greenlight Re providing an end to the litigation between the parties. - February 19, 2015 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Dress for Success SW Florida Announces PURSEonality Drop-Off Locations
Donate your new and gently used handbags and purses to benefit women and kids. - February 19, 2015 - Dress for Success SWFL
Digital Lion Donates Portion of Profits to Calgary-Based Charity
Digital Lion, a professional web development, graphic design and online marketing agency, announces that they are donating a portion of their profits to the Calgary Urban Project Society (CUPS). - February 18, 2015 - Digital Lion Inc.
Winnipeg Marketing Agency Donates Ten Percent of All Working Hours to Charity
Integrated digital marketing and design agency Vine Multimedia is delighted to announce that effective February 2015, all company employees will volunteer ten percent of their working schedule to community development efforts. The commitment, which encourages other businesses to follow suit,... - February 16, 2015 - Vine Multimedia
Realtor Gives Back to Heroes Mission to Make Homes More Affordable to Veterans, Police Officers, Firefighters, Nurses, and Teachers
Homes for Heroes is proud to announce a new Realtor Affiliate to serve Rockland County, Ron Chromey is an Associate Broker with Keller Williams Hudson Valley Realty in New City, and now one of the Rockland County area Affiliates for Homes for Heroes. Ron is excited to bring this program to local... - February 15, 2015 - Ron Chromey, Keller Williams
Cyma Orchids Purchases 5,000 Handmade Orchid Baskets from Victims of 2010 Earthquake in Haiti – Provides Much-Needed Jobs for Basket Makers
At the end of January 2015, Cyma Orchids completed a purchase of 5,000 baskets from craft people who were victims of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, helping them to become self-sufficient, feed their families, and rebuild their villages. - February 15, 2015 - Cyma Orchids
My Little Jules Boutique Shares the Love with Children in Need
Local Children’s Clothing Boutique Donates to Children-in-need through A Kid’s Place of Tampa Bay, Inc. Challenges other local businesses to get involved also. - February 13, 2015 - My Little Jules
Parker Poe Donates Computers to Local School's Media Center
Ligon Middle School the Recipient of 30 Workstations - February 13, 2015 - Parker Poe
Crisis Situation: 212 Animals Are Losing Their Home. The Clock is Ticking for One of the Largest Equine and Animal Sanctuaries in North America.
Villa Chardonnay Equine and Animal Sanctuary, one of the largest in North America, is a safe haven focusing on elderly and "special needs" animals. Unexpectedly they are losing their home and the deadline to move out is April 2015. The "Forever Home Legacy Campaign" has been launched to raise funds for a new home. - February 11, 2015 - Villa Chardonnay, Horses with Wings, Inc.
Coalfire Forecasts Slowdown in Card Data Security & Compliance
Webinar will address PCI 3.0 compliance requirements that are creating assessment hurdles for merchants. - February 10, 2015 - Omega ATC
Solving the Cisco Skills Gap – Leading Partner Finds Hidden Talent with Technical Apprentice Program for Returning Veterans and Entry Level Engineers
In 2013, Adcap launched its one-of-a-kind Cisco Technical Apprentice Program that focuses on training and mentorship as much as practical experience. “Adcap works in a niche industry. For this reason, we struggled to find qualified talent with the necessary experience,” says Wilkins. “But instead of complaining about the lack of a talent pool, we set out to create one.” - February 05, 2015 - Adcap
Patton Veterans Project Receives $5,000 Grant from Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes
Donation enables wounded warriors to participate in therapeutic filmmaking workshop. - February 03, 2015 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Texas Self Storage Association Tops Previous Donation to Hospital in Galveston Total Funds Donated To-Date Exceed $616,000
The Texas Self Storage Association (TSSA) donated $112,818 at the end of 2014 to the Shriners Children’s Hospital in Galveston. This Association has raised funds through various events held during their annual conference for the past 14 years. The amount donated to-date exceeds $616,000. The... - January 30, 2015 - Texas Self Storage Association
PowerStone Property Management Begins Its 22nd Year with Traditional Fundraising Effort
PowerStone hosts a kick-off luncheon and fundraiser for the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation. - January 30, 2015 - Powerstone Property Management
Bicycle Accident Attorney Jim Dodson Surprises Boy Who Had His Bike Stolen
Eisenhower Elementary School student, Anthony Granger, was overjoyed when he woke to find a bright, green bicycle under the tree on Christmas morning. Every evening before the street lights would come on at dusk, 10-year-old Anthony loved to ride his bicycle around his Clearwater neighborhood. - January 28, 2015 - Jim Dodson Law
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Awards $5,000 Grant to Our Military Kids
Donation will enable children of wounded warriors to enjoy favorite activities, live more normal lives. - January 26, 2015 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Making Dreams Come True - Nationwide Appraisal Network (NAN) Proud Partner of The Children's Cancer Center
There truly are real miracles! Holiday seasons should bring joy to children, even those battling debilitating conditions like cancer. Each year, Nationwide Appraisal Network secretly adopts one of the families from the Children's Cancer Center and goes shopping from their wish list, saving parents from the financial burden when they're most in need. - January 25, 2015 - NAN
Vancouver Flood Restoration Company Malkin Cleaners Focuses on Community Support
Vancouver flood restoration company Malkin Cleaners are steadfast in continuing their commitment to public service through participation in the Ambleside Tiddlycove Lions Club and regular charitable donations to non-profit organizations such as the Salvation Army. Nigel Malkin, owner and founder... - January 25, 2015 - Malkin Cleaners
Jacksonville, FL Realtor Gives Over $41,000 of Commissions Back to Local Heroes
CC Underwood, owner of The Sellin' With CC Team is an affiliate with the Homes For Heroes program which is a national organization that gives back to local heroes when they buy and sell a home. She and her team give 25% of their gross commission as a rebate to the buyer and seller at closing. Qualifying heroes include Active and Retired Military, Law Enforcement, Firefighters, Teachers, Healthcare professionals. - January 22, 2015 - Sellin' With CC Team- Keller Williams Realty
Rebel Bulldozes His Way to the Big Screen
Son of civil rights leader developing socially-charged screenplay movie, "The Man Behind Black Monday." It is inspired by the unsung efforts of his father, Ellis R. McGruder Jr. and labor activist, Nate Smith. - January 21, 2015 - Parkview Media Group
Six Bends to Host PURSEonality Collection Party and “Brew and Burn”
Jan. 28 event to benefit Dress for Success SW Florida and Blessings in a Backpack - January 21, 2015 - Dress for Success SWFL
Teleperformance is Sponsoring 5th Annual Soles4Souls Shoe Drive
Area residents are invited to donate shoes to help millions worldwide. - January 20, 2015 - Teleperformance
Local Wholesale Company, Reliable Paper Inc., Grants a Fish Wish to Acworth Family
In an effort to give thanks and show their Christmas spirit, Reliable Paper has granted a Christmas Wish to the Torbet family of Acworth GA as part of 104.7 The Fish’s Christmas Wish. - January 16, 2015 - Reliable Paper Inc
Motor Home Specialist Raises $555,000 for Cook Children's During 3rd Annual Year-End Close-Out
Motor Home Specialist, the #1 Volume Selling Motor Home Dealer in the World, is once again proud to give back to the community with a donation of $555,000 to Cook Children's made possible by proceeds from the MHSRV.com 2014 Year-End Close-Out promotion. The 2014 Year-End Close-Out promotion ran... - January 16, 2015 - MHSRV.com
Mars National Bank Staff Support Butler County Winter Relief Center
Mars National Bank staff donated over 25 bags of home supplies and $215 to the Butler County Winter Relief Center. The Center helps the homeless in Butler County providing food and overnight shelter during the winter. Supplies donated by Bank staff included water, paper towels, plastic bags, facial... - January 13, 2015 - Mars Bank
The Standard Reference Book for Paper and Wood Packaging Technology "Cartons, Crates & Corrugated Board" Publishes New 2nd Edition Through DEStech Publications
DEStech Publications, Inc. announces the publication of the second edition of "Cartons, Crates, and Corrugated Board: Handbook of Paper and Wood Packaging Technology," by Diana Twede, Susan E. M. Selke, Donatien-Pascal Kamdem and David Shires. Used as a textbook worldwide, the first edition quickly became the standard reference for paper and wood packaging technology, the book has now been extensively revised and updated by a team formed by the original authors and two additional authors. - January 12, 2015 - DEStech Publications, Inc