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.
Grimes and UNF Partner for New Employee Educational Experiences
The Grimes Companies and University of North Florida Division of Continuing Education have collaborated to create a new employer-sponsored program called Personal Interest Courses. The concept called for the development of a traditional “group benefit” approach to establishing a cost... - January 08, 2015 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Welspun Renewables Helps Start Street School for Slum Children; Fills in Missing Gap in the Education Backbone
Welspun Renewables Launches Mumbai Education Chapter, Partners with AngelXpress. Lives of 80 children positively touched through Welspun Renewables’ street school. Through its education program, Welspun Renewables has touched 5000 lives across India. - January 07, 2015 - Welspun Renewables
Insight Global Gives Back
Insight Global, a Staffing Services Company, has made an effort year after year to give back to the community. In 2014, every Insight Global branch participated in at least one service project benefiting a charity or organization of the team’s choice. Along with four additional company wide... - January 06, 2015 - Insight Global
The South’s First Social Enterprise Digital Agency Has Now Opened
The festive break is considered to be the time for giving and a time for fresh starts. Dorset entrepreneur Chris Ryu has taken this literally, by founding one of the only Social Enterprise Digital Agencies in the UK. The agency will put profits back into the community through a range of projects,... - January 06, 2015 - The Honest Agency
Career Step to Donate $5,000 to Special Olympics as a Result of Employee Wellness Initiative
Career Step is pleased to announce that through the efforts of its approximately 100 employees the company will be donating $5,000 to Special Olympics. - January 04, 2015 - CareerStep LLC
Career Step to Donate $5,000 to Special Olympics as a Result of Employee Wellness Initiative
Career Step is pleased to announce that through the efforts of its approximately 100 employees the company will be donating $5,000 to Special Olympics. - December 31, 2014 - Career Step
Sunburst Vacations Pledges to Donate a Percentage of Sales to St. Jude Children’s Hospital
Sunburst Vacations, a nationwide company and worldwide travel destination provider assisting families save upwards of 75% on discounted travel and vacations, announces it will make donation to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. - December 25, 2014 - Sunburst Vacations, Inc.
Avasant Foundation Expands African Jobs Impact: Avasant Foundation Receives $460,000 Rockefeller Grant for Digital Jobs Africa
Avasant Foundation, a 501(C)(3) not-for-profit organization headquartered in Los Angeles, California, today announced it has received a grant from the Rockefeller Foundation for $460,000 towards implementing jobs-focused Impact Sourcing initiatives in Africa. The grant comes under the Rockefeller... - December 25, 2014 - Avasant LLC
LEAP Foundation DC Sending Gifts and Hope to the Youth of D.C.
On Wednesday, December 17th, LEAP Foundation DC again supported Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton’s Annual Capitol Hill Children’s Christmas Party for disadvantaged D.C. youth. - December 22, 2014 - LEAP LLC
NH Company Provides Local Holiday Relief
Document scanning company raises over $2,000 for local Manchester families. - December 19, 2014 - New England Document Systems
Employee Solutions, Clients Donate $13,000 in Toys, Cash to Children's Advocacy Center Toy Store
Children at the Collin County Children's Advocacy Center will have a Merry Christmas thanks to the Employee Solutions toy drive. The company donated more than $13,000 in cash and toys to the Advocacy Center. - December 18, 2014 - Employee Solutions
Five Star Painting Gives Back, Paints Local Beach Pavilion
Five Star Painting donates materials and labor to beautify Yacht Club Community Park beach pavilion. - December 17, 2014 - Five Star Painting
The Select Group Backed Interact at Elf Party
Employees volunteered at non-profit to support those affected by domestic violence. - December 17, 2014 - The Select Group
Yanmar Agriculture Equipment Donates Tractor to Virginia Non-Profit Organization
In the spirit of supporting Agri-Lifers and the company’s founding mission, Yanmar Agriculture Equipment is proud to announce that it recently donated a Lx4500 tractor to Plenty! of Floyd, Virginia. Plenty! was nominated to receive this generous donation by its local Yanmar dealer, T&E... - December 17, 2014 - YANMAR America
BlankMediaPrinting.com Official Donor to Give Kids The World
BlankMediaPrinting.com is proud to be the official donor of Give Kids The World for all their custom printed CDs and DVDs. - December 16, 2014 - BlankMediaPrinting.com
Lynne Chandler Novick Supports Habitat for Humanity
Boca Raton artist and real estate specialist is donating her time to a charity near and dear to her heart, Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach. Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach provides a tangible opportunity for people to put their faith and love into action. They bring diverse groups of people... - December 16, 2014 - Lynne Chandler Novick
Eastern Land Management (ELM) Supports “Giving Back” as Bronze Sponsor of the 2014 March of Dimes® Real Estate Awards Breakfast
According to Blackbaud’s* 2013 Charitable Giving Report more than one-third (33.6%) of overall charitable giving happens in the last three months of the year, with the highest percentage (17.5%) coming in December. Understanding the importance and value of supporting the community and... - December 15, 2014 - Eastern Land Management
Five Star Painting Gives Back, Revitalizes Deck for Local Family
Five Star Painting contributes to local family’s deck as part of Five Star Cares program. - December 15, 2014 - Five Star Painting
Energized Corps Program “2015 Goals” Launched Offering an Irresistible Proposition to HR, CEO, Managers, to Achieve Higher Productivity and ROI for 2015
End Burn Out, recognized experts in stress management and productivity solutions, recently announced their “Energized Corps” program that gives managers a proven way to energize their work force, increase productivity, raise ROI and reduce stress in the workplace. Now with "Energized Corps 2015 Goals" End Burn Out is calling for ten select businesses nationwide and in Canada to enjoy greater productivity and ROI. - December 11, 2014 - End Burn Out
Holiday Outreach Projects Underway for Timeshare Resale Advertiser BuyaTimeshare.com
Employees from the timeshare resale company’s Tampa and Merrimack offices are involved in multiple holiday outreach initiatives to benefit children in need. - December 11, 2014 - BuyaTimeshare.com
Avesta Communities Gives Back to Residents This Thanksgiving: 3rd Annual Turkey Give Away
Multifamily owner-operator Avesta Communities gives Thanksgiving turkeys to its residents to celebrate the holiday. - December 10, 2014 - Avesta Communities
Capstone Consultants Reaches Out Into the Community
Capstone is gearing up for the holidays by donating to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Charlotte as well as adopting a local family from A Child's Place in Charlotte and will be packing boxed for Operation Christmas Child. - December 05, 2014 - Capstone Consultants
Local Atlanta Business Makes a Difference for Cancer Awareness
Soul Asylum Studios has been known to celebrate each year of success by giving back to the community. The year of 2014 was no different. On October 31, 2014 Team Soul Asylum hosted their annual "Haunted Night At The Castle" #HNATC charitable event at 1676 Defoor Circle NW Atlanta GA 30318. - December 05, 2014 - Soul Asylum Studios Group
Spur Foundation Toy Drive: the Season of Giving
The festive season is the season for giving, while spending time with family, enjoying ample entertainment and receiving gifts galore. The sad thing is that there are so many children who will not be receiving gifts or love this festive season. In the spirit of generosity and the fact that children... - December 05, 2014 - Spur Foundation
Imani Lee, Inc. Continues Membership in the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)
Imani Lee, Inc. has renewed its corporate membership in the United Nations Global Compact. - December 04, 2014 - Imani Lee, Inc.
Clinical Professionals Group Donates to the Rotary Shoebox Scheme
The Clinical Professionals Group have donated 59 boxes to the 2014 Rotary Christmas Shoebox Scheme. - December 04, 2014 - Clinical Professionals
Addiction Marketing Agency Gives Back to Addicts
Local Drug Rehab Marketing firm is donating 10% of all profits to help addicts in need of funding. Rather than push them away, The Drug Rehab agency is footing the bill. - December 03, 2014 - MD Media LLC
41 Old Hubcaps Leads to International Landfill Art Campaign
In 2008, Ken Marquis, a Pennsylvania picture framer, had an epiphany while milling around an automobile show. “I started rushing up and down vendor aisles buying old hub caps. I bought 41 rusted old hub caps that day. My friend thought I was crazy. I said ‘I have an idea.’” Marquis’ idea has led to the largest non-profit international art initiative of its kind, The Landfillart Project. (www.landfillart.org) - November 29, 2014 - KenMarq, LLC
True Incentive Brings Smiles to Travelers and Children
8 Children receive beneficial facial surgery due to True Incentive silent auction - November 28, 2014 - True Incentive
Long Island Pediatric Dentist Provides Free Dental Work for Child in Need
Dr. Anand of Great Neck & Mid-Island Dental Associates teams up with non-profit organization, America’s Toothfairy to provide a young girl with free dental services. - November 27, 2014 - Great Neck & Mid-Island Dental Associates
Mars National Bank Supports Local Education Through Scholarship and Improvement Programs
Mars National Bank donated $30,000 earmarked for 14 schools or education programs in Allegheny and Butler Counties. The donations were made through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Donations included funding for student scholarships and educational... - November 27, 2014 - Mars Bank
Tragedy to Triumph: Triumph Foundation Brings Hope & Resources to Paralyzed This Holiday Season
Triumph Foundation visits Southern California hospitals to bring people who have recently become paralyzed Care Baskets full of resources, have a Christmas party, and deliver a message of hope for life after spinal cord injury. - November 26, 2014 - Triumph Foundation
Tattoo Studio Runs Toys 4 Tats Drive
Local tattoo studio gives back by running toy drive for disadvantage youth. Hyperink sets the stereo type by leading the fight to empower the local youth. - November 25, 2014 - HyperInk Studios
Salt Lake City Mission Community Partnerships Continue Providing Thousands in Need with a Thanksgiving Feast
"The Salt Lake City Mission seeks to serve the homeless community by providing emergency services and long-term recovery programs, the Mission helps to meet the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of individuals in the greater Salt Lake area. Through daily outreaches providing food, clothing, hygiene items, counseling, life skills, education, ministry and most importantly 'A way out!'" - Pastor Wilson - November 25, 2014 - Salt Lake City Mission
Free Wheelchair Mission's Gift Challenge Exceeds 10,000 Wheelchair Goal
Free Wheelchair Mission is an Irvine, CA-based nonprofit that provides the transforming gift of mobility to people with disabilities living in impoverished areas in developing nations. FWM is proud to announce that through the generosity of their donors the x2 Gift Challenge campaign funded 16,000... - November 25, 2014 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Jennifer’s December Fashion Forward Friday to Benefit The Heights Foundation
Jennifer’s women’s boutique is celebrating 32 years in business by giving back to local charities at “Fashion Forward Friday” events through May. The Heights Foundation will receive 5% of all sales from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Friday, December 5. Jennifer’s will... - November 24, 2014 - Jennifer's
Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce Announces Annual Holiday Party
The Morton Grove Chamber's Board of Directors has issued an invitation to the business community to attend their annual holiday event which will be held at Inland Bank located at 6111 West Dempster Street in Morton Grove, IL on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 from 5 to 8 pm with a $10 per person donation requested. - November 24, 2014 - Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce
LifeStyles Furniture Offering Stressless Seating Donation Drive for Homeless Shelter
Retailer LifeStyles Furniture is raising charitable donations for the Humility of Mary Shelter of the Quad Cities. Consumers donating $50 to this charity through the store will receive $200 off their purchase of Stressless seating and $400 off select recliners through January 19th, 2015. The store is making an effort to help raise donations for the shelter this holiday season in order to better provide for area homeless in the community. - November 21, 2014 - LifeStyles Furniture
Broward Meals on Wheels Celebrates 30th Anniversary, Raises More Than $12,000 at Destination Soiree
More than 100 members of the South Florida community attended Broward Meals on Wheels’ 30th anniversary celebration on November 6, 2014. Celebrating 30 years of fighting senior hunger in the community, BMOW hosted the trendy event from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at their headquarters in... - November 20, 2014 - Meals on Wheels South Florida
Local Business Organization Will Hold a Food Drive for the Holidays
Local business organization encourages business owners to team up with them this holiday season to give back to their community. - November 19, 2014 - Westchester Networking for Professionals
The Sarasota Suncoast Team Hosted Its First Successful Food Drive
John and Anja Buetergerds hosted their first annual food drive for All Faiths Food Bank in the Indian Beach Sapphire Shores neighborhood. - November 19, 2014 - Sarasota Suncoast Team, Inc.
Bell Tower Shops Signs on as the 2015 Title Sponsor for Rotary South’s All-Star Classic
The Rotary Club of Fort Myers South is pleased to announce Bell Tower Shops as the Title Sponsor for the 26th Annual Rotary South All-Star Classic, which will take place from December 8-10. This level of sponsorship shows Bell Tower Shops continued commitment to our community, as well as their... - November 15, 2014 - The Rotary Club of Fort Myers South
PODS® Raises Over $16,000 to Participate in American Heart Association’s Heart Walk Nov. 15
PODS, a leading moving and storage provider, has been working to meet fundraising goals for the American Heart Association’s Tampa Bay Heart Walk, taking place on Saturday, Nov. 15 at Raymond James Stadium. - November 14, 2014 - PODS
Murphy Distributors Supports “Movember” Men’s Health Campaign & Awareness
Murphy Distributors participates in Movember worldwide movement to promote awareness of men’s cancer. - November 14, 2014 - Murphy Distributors
Insight Global Announces Canned Food Drive
Insight Global, a Staffing Services Company, will be holding its annual canned food drive over the next two weeks. The company will be collecting nonperishable food items in its 36 office locations and will be donating these items to local food banks in time for Thanksgiving. This year’s... - November 13, 2014 - Insight Global
Mission Federal Credit Union Donates $1 Million to Support JA Finance Park, a Program of Junior Achievement of San Diego County
Mission Federal Credit Union has donated $1 million and becomes naming sponsor in support of Junior Achievement of San Diego County’s Mission Fed JA Finance Park program, focused on increasing the financial literacy of San Diego high school students. - November 12, 2014 - Mission Federal Credit Union
Arts & Letters to Deliver $6 Million Software Giveaway to Wounded Warriors; A&L Composer Software Provides New Skills and Basis for Start Up Businesses
Arts & Letters is providing free software to Wounded Warriors. The software will provide job skills and opportunity for start up businesses for Veterans. The give away is valued at $6 million. - November 12, 2014 - Arts & Letters
Bloomex Supports the Movember Foundation for Men's Health 2014
Bloomex announces the creation of a special Movember Collection of flowers and gift baskets this November. A portion of the proceeds goes to the Movember Foundation to support various men's health initiatives. - November 12, 2014 - Bloomex
Raleigh, NC Executive Forum Features Sandler Training® President & CEO
Sandler Training CEO, president and best-selling author, Dave Mattson addressed a group of Raleigh, NC business owners and executive leaders on “Building a World-Class Sales Team” by implementing a consistent sales system while supervising and motivating to shorten sales cycles and drive revenue. - November 10, 2014 - Sandler Training Sales Matters
Amazing Spaces® Storage Centers and Area Residents Raise Over $5,000 to Support Shriners Hospital for Children in Galveston
Amazing Spaces Storage Centers and Houston area communities have joined forces in helping raising money for the Shriners Hospital for Children in Galveston by participating in the Texas Self Storage Association's "Starfish: Make a Difference" campaign". This year, Amazing Spaces and the community raised more money than ever before - donating a total of over $5,000! - November 08, 2014 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers