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.
Jose F. Niño to Serve as Master of Ceremonies at Boy Scouts' Champions of Character Dinner on June 18th in Washington, DC
Jose F. Niño, VP Strategic Relationships, Microtech, will serve as master of ceremonies at the Champions of Character Dinner on June 18th, in downtown Washington, D.C. Mr. Niño serves on the National Executive Committee for the Boy Scouts of America and was a founding member, President/CEO of the US Hispanic Chambers of Commerce (USHCC). Honorees are, Dr. Jorge Ribas, Susan Au Allen, Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY), Angela Franco and Michael Melton. - June 15, 2014 - Washington, DC District, National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
McCarthy Teams Up with The First Tee of Dallas to Raise More Than $5,200
Dallas Division of Builders Hosts 13th Annual Golf Tournament to Benefit Dallas Youth - June 14, 2014 - McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
EU Climate Innovation Initiative Climate-KIC Kicks-Off First Activities in Sweden at Chalmers University of Technology
Climate-KIC, the EU’s main climate innovation initiative, is set to kick-off its activities in Sweden this week with a conference at Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg. Climate-KIC’s expansion into Sweden comes as it is scaling up its presence across Europe this year. The organisation has recently unveiled a series of new climate change related innovation programmes worth over €100 million. - June 10, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Teleperformance Group Partners with Feed the Children to Help Columbus, Ohio Area Families
400 Families to Receive Food and Essentials - June 10, 2014 - Teleperformance
Dr. Jorge Ribas to be Honored with Vale la Pena! Service Award
The National Capital Area Council (NCAC), Boy Scouts of America (BSA) will honor Dr. Jorge Ribas, President & CEO of the Mid-Atlantic Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Inc. with the Vale la Pena! Service Award at the 2014 Champions of Character Dinner on June 18, 2014. This award is to recognize Dr. - June 09, 2014 - Washington, DC District, National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY) to be Honored with "Good Scout" Award 2014
The National Capital Area Council (NCAC), Boy Scouts of America (BSA) will honor Senator Mike Enzi, (R-WY) as the 2014 “Good Scout” at the 2014 Champions of Character Dinner on June 18, 2014. This award is to recognize Senator Enzi for his outstanding service in supporting Scouting... - June 09, 2014 - Washington, DC District, National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
J.P. Turner Employees Help to Preserve Historic Buckhead
J.P. Turner employees and interns volunteered their time for the Buckhead Heritage Society’s Mt. Olive Cemetery Restoration Project. - June 09, 2014 - J.P. Turner & Company, LLC
First Federal of Bucks County Helps Build Neighborhoods – Literally
Using hammers instead of calculators a local bank in Bucks County, Pa., helps to build homes one 2 X 4 at a time. - June 08, 2014 - First Federal of Bucks County
Angela Franco to be Honored with Vale la Pena! Award
Angela Franco, President & CEO of the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, has been selected to receive the Vale la Pena! Service Award by the National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, at the Champions of Character Dinner on June 18, 2014 in Washington, DC. - June 07, 2014 - Washington, DC District, National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
Rentricity Completes City of Barre In-Pipe Hydro Energy Recovery System
Innovative 12 kilowatt installation manages pressure while creating clean electricity within drinking water solid pipe infrastructure. - June 06, 2014 - Rentricity Inc.
GCM Forex is a Winner of Global Brands Magazine Awards 2014
GCM Forex named Best Forex Brand in Turkey for 2014. - June 06, 2014 - Global Brands Publications Limited
ManpowerGroup Commits $200,000 and Employee Volunteer Hours to Support Junior Achievement’s Work-Readiness and Financial Literacy Youth Programs Through 2016
Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas Receives ManpowerGroup Grant and Local Volunteer Support for JA Finance Park and JA BizTown Programs. - June 04, 2014 - Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas
World Guide Publishing™ C.E.O., T.R. Threston's KIVA Team Raises Over $25,000 in KIVA Micro-loans
T.R. Threston, has announced that her KIVA team has surpassed the $25,000 in loans mark, and that her team has already doubled the amount of loans (in dollar amounts) from 2013, and the year is only half over. - June 04, 2014 - World Guide Publishing
The Hero Games Announces The First Annual Hero Games Competition
The first annual Hero Games will take place on June 14, 2014 at the Berlin Fairgrounds in Berlin, CT from 10 am to 2 pm. The Hero Games is a competition with teams from local police and fire departments and the CT Department of Corrections taking part in a challenging a bootcamp-style event. Proceeds from the event benefit the Relay for Life. - May 31, 2014 - Hero Games
Mid-Atlantic Industrial Services Successfully Completes Seminar on Concrete Polishing
After participating in a comprehensive educational training seminar withRetro Plate Concrete Polishing Systems, representatives from Mid-Atlantic Industrial Services successfully attained their Certified Contractor status. Retro Plate Concrete Polishing Systems’ plate polishing process... - May 31, 2014 - Mid-Atlantic Industrial Services
What’s in a Wish? For The Martial Arts Arena & Team TMAA Hope, Strength & Joy for 4 Year Old Olivia
A group of local residents from all walks of life & fitness levels plan to do a 5 mile obstacle course to help grant 4 year Olivia her Wish to go to Disney. - May 30, 2014 - The Martial Arts Arena
Bennigan’s Calls on Americans Everywhere to Help Honor U.S. Military with "Wall of Heroes"
Third annual tribute benefits Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes. - May 29, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
INO Cares Campaign Supports Beards Battling Cancer
INO.com, Inc., a website that provides quotes, charts, news and analysis for stock, futures, forex, ETF and mutual fund traders, selects Beards Battling Cancer as the recipient of the INO Cares campaign contribution for June 2014. INO.com launched their monthly charity campaign in January of 2014. - May 29, 2014 - INO.com, Inc.
Every Dog That Brings a Human Gets a Free Doggy Yo
The 3rd Annual Dog Days of Summer Event Starts Monday, June 2nd, at Loreta's Frozen Yogurt in Greenville, North Carolina partnering with local Animal Rescue Groups offering Dogs for Adoption every Monday from 6-8PM while Raising Money for area Rescue Organizations. - May 28, 2014 - Loreta's Frozen Yogurt
Pet Partners® Welcomes New President / CEO
Pet Partners, a leader in promoting the health benefits of the human-animal bond, is excited to announce that Catherine “Annie” Magnant is their new President and CEO. A visionary leader, strategic thinker and exceptional communicator, Magnant brings more than 20 years of leadership... - May 27, 2014 - Pet Partners
Clinical Professionals Raise Over £250 for Walk the Walk
Clinical Professionals have raised over £250 for Walk the Walk, a breast cancer grant making charity. - May 24, 2014 - Clinical Professionals
PFM Trading to Attend Local Fundraising Golf Event
PFM Trading, Inc. have announced their intention to attend this year's Mission Hills-St.Andrews Home to Home Charity Pro-Am. - May 23, 2014 - PFM Trading, Inc.
Richmond Tax Solutions is Excited to Bring Two Local Athletes to the Raiders Game on 6/21 to Tell Their Story of How They Both Went from RVA to the NFL Together
Richmond Tax Solutions is excited to announce that on 6/21/14 at 6pm, Local Athletes Shawn Barber and GeNienne Samuels will be signing autographs at the Richmond Raiders season finale game at the Richmond Coliseum. Shawn Barber, Retired NFL Star who played for the Washington Redskins from '98 to '02 started his journey with Pro-Cheerleader GeNienne Samuels cheering on the sidelines in Richmond, VA. These two star athletes would continue their journey together all the way to the NFL Together. - May 22, 2014 - Whitewood Tax Solutions
Double Amputee to Parachute Into Coca-Cola 600
Dana Bowman to deploy special chute honoring Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes at Sunday’s race. - May 21, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
For the Third Year in a Row Price Chopper Sponsors the High School Lacrosse Championships to Assist High School Athletics in Section III (Syracuse)
Price Chopper supports Section III Athletics with their sponsorship of high school lacrosse sectional championships. - May 20, 2014 - School Sports Media
Boiler Breakdown Cover Firm Raises £6k for Crocus Cancer Appeal
247 Home Rescue has raised £6,000 for the Telegraph and Argus' Bradford Crocus Cancer Appeal - May 18, 2014 - 247 Home Rescue
American Heart Association and Exclusive Jewelry Designer Joseph Aviv; Raising Heart Beats for a Good Cause
Several of the designer's pieces to be featured at this year's American Heart Association Annual Heart Ball. - May 16, 2014 - Joseph Aviv Fine Jewelry
The Junior League of Raleigh’s Bargain Box and the Raleigh Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. Partner to Raise Over $1,300
All Money Raised Will Benefit The Bargain Box and The Raleigh Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. - May 16, 2014 - Junior League of Raleigh
Coalition to Salute America's Heroes Elects New Chairman
Moves to strengthen governance include new vice-chair, additional director. - May 15, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Midwest's Mud Run Helps Donate Shoes to Haiti
Fourth bi-annual race collects shoes for Barrel Aid. - May 15, 2014 - The Battlegrounds at Cedar Lake
Impact Color LLC Goes Green and Cleans Up at the Elmhurst Adopt-A-Park Day
Impact Color participated in the Elmhurst Park District’s 9th annual kick-off event at Wilder Park Formal Gardens on Saturday April 26th. The event was led by Megan McNamara and Ginger Wade of the Park District and was attended by Adopt-A-Park volunteer groups. The Elmhurst Park... - May 15, 2014 - Impact Color LLC
Hartland Elementary Students in a Race Against Time to Rebuild Habitat for Endangered Migratory Bird
Every spring for more than a decade, an estimated 1,000 Chimney Swifts have made the long return flight from their winter home in South America to a 40 foot chimney at the White Elm Nursery in the small village of Hartland, Wisconsin. This summer, unless a new nesting structure can be built before... - May 14, 2014 - Hartland Chimney Swift Roost Fund
Teleperformance Partners with Feed the Children to Help Columbia, SC Area Families
400 Families to Receive Food and Essentials - May 14, 2014 - Teleperformance
Mid-Atlantic Industrial Services Supports the 18th Annual Blue Jean Ball Hosted by the Community FoodBank of New Jersey
When installing epoxy flooring, NJ-based flooring company, Mid-Atlantic Industrial Services witnessed firsthand the charitable nature of the Community FoodBank of New Jersey. According to The Community FoodBank of New Jersey, “1 out of 5 kids in New Jersey is hungry.” Additionally, in... - May 14, 2014 - Mid-Atlantic Industrial Services
Sixth Annual "Red Day" in Arlington, VA - Keller Williams Arlington Part of Community Service Initiative Across the Globe
Keller Williams associates may have taken the day off on Thursday, May 8, 2014, but it was hardly a day of rest. Associates with the Keller Williams Realty Arlington have chosen to “Give Where They Live” as part of RED Day, the company's annual day of service, dedicated to renewing, energizing, and donating to their local communities. - May 10, 2014 - Keller Williams Realty Arlington
Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank Wins State Workforce Training Grant
Funds to be used for employee skill development throughout the Bank. - May 10, 2014 - Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank
The Lowry Team Keller Williams West Chester Gives Back on RED Day
The Lowry Team, an award winning Cincinnati real estate team, worked alongside other Keller Williams agents to give back to the community. - May 09, 2014 - Lowry Team Real Estate
The Sarasota Suncoast Team Partners with Scott Paint Corporation
The Sarasota Suncoast Team and the Keller Williams Realty Sarasota Lakewood Ranch office partner with Scott Paint Corporation to volunteer at Everyday Blessings Inc. - May 09, 2014 - Sarasota Suncoast Team, Inc.
Henderson Franklin and TLC Marketing & Creative Services Team Up to Host Benefit for Everglades Wonder Gardens
On Friday, April 25, Trish Leonard, President and CEO of TLC Marketing & Creative Services, Gary Price, retired City Manager for the City of Bonita Springs, and Donald Thomson, managing attorney of Henderson Franklin’s Bonita Springs office, teamed up to host a benefit for the Everglades... - May 08, 2014 - Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
The First Tee of the Triangle to Receive Donation of 10 Lenovo Yoga Tablet Computers for Students
Lenovo Awards Local Youth Development Organization Through Its Doers for Youth Employee Grant on April 28. - May 08, 2014 - First Tee Of The Triangle
Flight for Life to Support St. Jude's Children's Hospital Landing at Morristown Airport in New Jersey - Sunday Morning, May 18, 2014
The concept behind the Flight For Life is an around the world trip in a private airplane with the hope of bringing awareness to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and to raise money to support the services they provide to children around the world. - May 06, 2014 - Davalyn Corporation
DataRecovery.com Offers Free Hard Drive Evaluations, Discounts for Tornado Victims
DataRecovery.com, a world leader in hard drive data recovery services, is offering free hard drive evaluation services and a 20 percent discount for the victims of the tornadoes that ravaged Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Arkansas this week. The deadly storms have killed more than a dozen... - May 01, 2014 - Datarecovery.com, Inc.
A "Thank You" from Reviva Labs to Personnel for U.S. Service
A “Thank You” for her service to our Country is received by Stefani Cruz (center), a second generation staffer at Reviva Labs, Haddonfield, N.J., manufacturers of all-natural skin care products. Cruz is starting a leave of absence from Reviva having been called up by her U.S. Army... - April 30, 2014 - Reviva Labs
Normal Gadgets Donates Gently Collected Cell Phones to Countering Domestic Violence/Neville House
Normal Gadgets, the cellphone-smartphone-tablet repair shop based in Bloomington, has donated 22 cleaned & refurbished call phones to CDV/Neville House. The phones were collected through donations from Bloomington/Normal residents over the past few months. Normal Gadgets asks... - April 25, 2014 - Normal Gadgets
Furnishing Hope Program Helps Non-Profits Raise Thousands – with a Potential of Much More
Capital Choice Office Furniture creates furniture donation program to give back to the community. - April 24, 2014 - Capital Choice Office Furniture
The Lowry Team of Keller Williams is Ready to Renew, Energize and Donate
The Lowry Team of Keller Williams, West Chester Is Ready To Renew, Energize and Donate. RED Day is a world-wide Keller Williams Realty service initiative dedicated to and focused on making positive impacts within our local communities. - April 24, 2014 - Lowry Team Real Estate
Sarasota County Non Profit Assisting at Risk Youth Receives Donation from Local Real Estate Company
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast Venice Receives Assistance from Generous Property to help children realize their potential and build their futures. - April 19, 2014 - Generous Property
Presensoft Adds Support for Microsoft Lync 2013 (Wave 15)
New software update includes Microsoft Lync 2013 Archiving and Compliance compatibility. - April 17, 2014 - Presensoft Inc.
Canadian Citizen Groups Join USA Private Sector Funding Movement to Strengthen Opportunity for Canada’s Youth
Youth in Canada will now have more opportunity thanks to a new private sector alliance between a group of independent Canadian business owners and Pomeroy Equitable Solutions LLC (PES), a US-based company that created the youth funding movement Swipe4TheKids. - April 16, 2014 - Pomeroy Equitable Solutions LLC
ADA Compliance Expert Protects Los Angeles Business from Lawsuit
California Access Consultants (CAC) has the tools and personnel to support any size Business while providing peace of mind from the drive by ADA lawsuit happy people. Many Businesses’ do not know what an ADA barrier is, or how to resolve it. That makes many Properties vulnerable to lawsuits and loss of money. But ADA Compliance allows for a better business environment for all persons regardless of any type of disadvantage. - April 15, 2014 - California Access Consultants