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.
Miami Reggae Festival Expresses Our Hopes and Dreams of a World in Which What We Have in Common is Far Greater Than That Which Divides Us
The Miami Reggae Festival will showcase 10 bands from 9 nations coming together to raise awareness and treat music lovers to a full day of international sounds, while collecting funds and food donations to give back to the community. - October 24, 2013 - Rockers Movement
Saddleback Memorial Foundation to Receive Support from Douglas/Bravo Golf Classic and Helicopter Drop
Proceeds benefit Women and Children’s Services at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center. - October 24, 2013 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Local Sarasota County Real Estate Agency Contributes to Venice School’s Gym Renovations
Generous Property, directs a portion of the professional fee earned from their latest real estate transaction to Epiphany Cathedral School. The money will be used to purchase safety padding for their newly renovated gymnasium. - October 24, 2013 - Generous Property
Union Diamond to Donate 15% of All Rose Gold Sales to the American Cancer Society
Union Diamond has announced they will Donate 15% of all Rose Gold Sales to the American Cancer Society in support of breast cancer awareness month. - October 24, 2013 - Union Diamond
SC Company Celebrates 73 Years in Business with 73 Turkey Giveaway This Thanksgiving
South Carolina firm thanks residents by giving away 73 Thanksgiving turkeys in honor of their 73 years serving the community. - October 23, 2013 - Columbia Wilbert Vault Co.
Creative Community Rallies Support for Colleague: "Miketoberfest" to Feature Tours of Historic Department Store Benefiting Local Family Affected by Cancer
Landor employee Leslee Amann's husband Mike Amann is currently battling stage 4 neuroendocrine cancer. His friends and family are organizing Miketoberfest, which will feature live bands, DJs, locally-crafted merchandise and local food trucks. Mike is an owner of BLDG, a Covington, KY based design firm. Miketoberfest will be held this Friday, October 25, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. in the loading docks of the former Shillito's department store, now home to Landor Associates. - October 22, 2013 - Landor Associates
Seven Community Colleges Chosen to Receive Grants During Year Two of NACCE/Sam's Club® "Shared Vision for Small Business" Competition
Seven community colleges across the country will receive $110,000 to support training and services for microenterprises in the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship/Sam's Club "Shared Vision for Small Business" competition. - October 21, 2013 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Gescan Supports Alberta Flood Recovery by Donating a Total of $60,000
Gescan West a Division of Sonepar Canada is very proud to announce a donation of $60,000 CAD to be distributed to both The Calgary Foundation and The Town of High River Disaster Relief Fund. - October 20, 2013 - Gescan
WV Hospital Administrators Commend Radiological Physician Associates (RPAXRAY.com) on 45 Years of Continued Healthcare Services
The State of West Virginia congratulates RPA and welcomes new hospital administration, radiologists, and medical facilities to join Radiological Physician Associates in their 45 Year Anniversary of healthcare services. Radiological Physician Associates (RPAXRAY) is West Virginia's largest radiology and tele-rad group. - October 19, 2013 - Radiological Physician Associates
Morton Visuals Launches Charity Fundraiser for the Holidays
Morton Visuals to donate 10% of proceeds from holiday events to each client's choice of two favorite charities. - October 19, 2013 - Morton Visuals
Waste King Reaffirms and Expands Its CSR Activities
Waste King, the specialist collections, clearance and recycling company that focuses on providing a service which is highly environmentally friendly, has renewed its corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy for the forthcoming year. “Having an active CSR strategy is extremely important... - October 19, 2013 - Waste King
Leading Mortgage Industry Event Promises to Exceed Expectations
Industry partners promise generous donation to Boot Campaign presented at Sales Mastery to benefit wounded soldiers - October 18, 2013 - The Duncan Group
Long® Fence is Diamond Sponsor of Komen Maryland Race for the Cure®
Long® Fence, one of the largest residential and commercial fencing contractors on the East Coast, is a diamond level sponsor of the 22nd annual Komen Maryland Race for the Cure® with their donation of temporary fencing to protect and separate pedestrian spectators and participants during... - October 18, 2013 - Long Fence
Party to Benefit the Wounded Warriors Project
Halloween Party to Benefit the Wounded Warriors Project - October 18, 2013 - Scott Burke
BBS, Inc. Boston Raised Money for Operation Smile Alongside the Dorchester Community
BBS, Inc. Boston attended the Irish Heritage Festival in Dorchester, MA to raise money for Operation Smile. - October 18, 2013 - BBS, Inc. Boston
Progressions Salon and Wig Boutique Hosts 10th Annual Fundraiser for Breast Cancer Research
Progressions Salon & Wig Boutique invites everyone to their 10th Annual "Pampered in Pink" fundraiser to benefit Breast Cancer research. 100% of proceeds from the "Pampered in Pink" services and raffles go to breast cancer research. Progressions Salon also donates a... - October 17, 2013 - Progressions Hair Salon & Wig Boutique
EnvyDerm Cosmetics Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month
EnvyDerm Cosmetics Elevates the Breast Cancer Movement and Kicks Off the 2013 Breast Cancer Awareness (BCA) Campaign with a Call to "Support the Early Detection of Breast Cancer." - October 16, 2013 - EnvyDerm
Boston’s Top Places to Work Award Recipient, BBS, Inc. is Joining the Dorchester Irish Festival
BBS, Inc. has registered to fund raise for Operation Smile at the Irish Heritage Festival in Dorchester. - October 12, 2013 - BBS, Inc. Boston
Bull+moose Announces Sponsorship of the Got Your 6 Campaign
Bull+Moose (www.bullandmoose.com) - makers of fine quality bow ties and neckties is pleased to announce a partnership and sponsorship of the Got Your 6 campaign. Got Your 6 is a campaign that unites the entertainment industry with top veteran-focused nonprofit organizations. The goal of the... - October 12, 2013 - Bull and Moose Inc.
San Diego Down Syndrome Offers Free Signup for Christmas Event During Down Syndrome Awareness Month
San Diego Symphony's Cellist Karla Holland-Moritz and her student ensemble will be featured in a "Special Treasures Christmas Event" at Funbelievable in Lakeside. Featuring CHP, Fire, as well as local dignitaries. A free Hayride and gifts for all kids with Down Syndrome in attendance. - October 11, 2013 - San Diego Down Syndrome. Org
The Frank Cassata Family Foundation Hosts Its 6th Annual Charity Golf Outing
The Frank Cassata Family Foundation Hosts Its 6th Annual Charity Golf Outing at Woodside Country Club in Muttontown, NY. - October 10, 2013 - The Cassata Foundation
1-800-HANSONS Announces “Going Pink” Initiative for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
For every pink lawn sign requested, company will donate $10 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. - October 09, 2013 - 1-800-HANSONS
PointHR Goes Pink Again in 2013 for Cancer Awareness
PointHR is supporting cancer awareness month again in 2013. PointHR will donate $25 for each new customer sign up, PointHR service add-on, or I-9 Audit performed in the month of October to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. - October 07, 2013 - PointHR
BBS, Inc. Organizes The New England Flag Football Challenge for Operation Smile
BBS, Inc. employees arrange a flag football game intended to raise money for international charity, Operation Smile. - October 05, 2013 - BBS, Inc. Boston
Legislature Honors Reviva Labs for Aiding U.S. Soldiers
For aid to American troops overseas, and for other public services, Reviva Labs, Haddonfield, N.J., has been honored by the full Legislature of the State of New Jersey. The honor was in a joint legislative resolution recently by the Senate and General Assembly, and signed by both the President of... - October 04, 2013 - Reviva Labs
Uniform Advantage Supports Making Strides This October
To continue support of October’s breast cancer awareness month, Uniform Advantage will donate $1 for every new Facebook page “like” received during the month of October. The donation proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) Making Strides organization. This... - October 04, 2013 - Uniform Advantage
Causecast Honored as "Awesome New Technology" for HR Technology Conference
Popular Session at Leading Industry Event to Feature Causecast’s Employee Volunteering and Giving Platform - October 03, 2013 - Causecast
Seon to Donate Bus Camera System Proceeds to Anti-bullying Efforts
Seon is pleased to kick off National Bullying Prevention Month by announcing that they will donate a portion of the proceeds of every bus camera system sold between October 1st and December 31st to anti-bullying education and awareness campaigns like, “The Bully Project.” It is expected... - October 02, 2013 - Seon Design Inc.
Sure Payment Solutions Defends Fantasy Football Title to Benefit ALS Association
Sure Payment Solutions, the NYC business services and financing company, will defend its Merchants Cash Advance Fantasy Football title in 2013 with all proceeds being donated to the ALS Association to join the fight against Lou Gehrig's disease. - October 02, 2013 - Sure Payment Solutions
International Singing Sensation Mario Frangoulis Returns to the U.S. for a Limited Engagement This Fall; Pledges a Portion of Proceeds to Charity
Mario Frangoulis, the world-renowned “powerhouse tenor” returns to the U.S. stage with his electrifying voice and stunning charisma. Unveiling songs from his new, critically acclaimed international release, Beautiful Things, Frangoulis will inspire and touch audiences in San Francisco, Chicago, and New York City this November, with his captivating performances and compassionate desire to help those in need. - September 30, 2013 - Mario Frangoulis
Sempris Makes $5,000 Donation to Minnetonka ICA Food Shelf for Grocery Store Project
Sempris, LLC donated $5,000 to the General Renovation Fund of the ICA Food Shelf in Minnetonka for the construction of a new food shelf that incorporates a grocery store model. The ICA’s Capital Campaign goal is to raise $525,000. - September 29, 2013 - Sempris LLC
Stop Hunger Now Partners with Estuate to Package 10,000 Meals
30 Volunteers join the movement to end world hunger. - September 29, 2013 - Estuate, Inc.
New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council Presents Sustainability Summit 2013: Expanding Green Multicultural Innovations on October 9 in New York City
Spotlights Business Opportunities for Diversity in Sustainability with Leading Clean Tech/Green Tech Experts from NASCAR, National Football League, National Hockey League, HGTV, Turner Construction, Hewlett-Packard, Yahoo and Taiwan Government - September 29, 2013 - New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council
Itransition Teams Up with Minsk Tech College
Software Development Company Itransition Teams Up with Minsk Tech College to Continue Its Social Responsibility Program of Educating New IT Staff - September 28, 2013 - Itransition
CMS Solutions Founder and CEO Joshua Levey to Present $2,500 Each to The Backstoppers and Responder Rescue
Proceeds from STL Crane Project for Memorial to Fallen First Responders. - September 25, 2013 - CMS Solutions
Javier Rodríguez Borgio and Big Bola Foundation Helping Guerrero, Mexico Victims
Javier Rodríguez Borgio (Mexican Movie Producer) and his foundation have started a collection campaign to send help to victims at Guerrero, Mexico. - September 23, 2013 - Big Bola Foundation
Kroger's Family of Stores Commits $3 Million for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Local Grocer Launches Campaign to Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month - September 21, 2013 - Kroger
The Skajaquoda Group Prepares to Expand with New Headquarters
The Skajaquoda Group recently moved their headquarters from Claymont, Delaware to a much larger building in Clarkfield, Minnesota. The new headquarters will house Skajaquoda and their research facility. The relocation to a larger building will be a valuable asset for growth in the market and the... - September 19, 2013 - Skajaquoda Group
Dick Hannah Subaru Donates School Supplies and $4,600 to Crestline Elementary in Vancouver, Washington
Dick Hannah Subaru donated $4,600 and boxes of new school supplies to Crestline Elementary in support of the school and its students who are still struggling after the building burned to the ground in February 2013. In an effort spearheaded by its employees, Dick Hannah Subaru launched... - September 19, 2013 - Dick Hannah Dealerships
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Awards $6,500 Grant to Purdue University for Flight-Training Program
Combat-wounded veteran to attend seven-week academy at no cost. - September 17, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Non Profit, InStride Equine Therapy Benefits from Sarasota County Real Estate Agency, Generous Property’s Recent Sale
Realtors donate a portion of their professional fee from a recent real estate transaction to support InStride Therapy's 4th annual fundraiser the Grand Bar-B-Que. - September 17, 2013 - Generous Property
Business Owner with Disabilities Speaks on Employment and Disability
“My message as a business owner with disabilities is not that I made some sort of heroic effort to overcome my disabilities; it’s that I found a way to use my strengths to do something that I enjoy.” - Paul Franklin Smith - September 15, 2013 - Neuronico Art & Neuroscience
Community Health Charities of the Southeast Welcomes New Board Members in Georgia and Alabama
The mission of Community Health Charities of the Southeast is to unite caring donors in the workplace with the most trusted health charities in Georgia, Alabama and the nation. - September 14, 2013 - Community Health Charities of the Southeast
Paralympian Prepares for Epic Cross-Country Cycling Journey
Wounded Marine on quest to raise $1 million for charities that supported his recovery. - September 12, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
TrackNet Goes Beyond Fleet Tracking, Sponsoring the Wounded Warrior Golf Tournament
TrackNet, a leading provider of fleet tracking systems, is sponsoring the Wounded Warrior Golf Tournament. The event will be held on Friday, October 11, 2013. - September 12, 2013 - TrackNet
Enable America and Northwestern Mutual Provide Job Support Services for the North Carolina National Guard
This month more than 50 transitioning members of the North Carolina National Guard improved their employment skills, thanks to a Job Readiness Workshop produced by Enable America and Northwestern Mutual. In a post-session survey, participants gave the workshop outstanding reviews. “Thanks to... - September 12, 2013 - Enable America
Uniform Advantage Donates $1 per Scrub Top to Childhood Cancer
Uniform Advantage announced today that they are donating $1 for every “Go Grey” print scrub top and scrub jacket they sell to the American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO) as part of their ongoing efforts to support Childhood Cancer awareness. The ACCO was founded in 1970 by a... - September 11, 2013 - Uniform Advantage
The Sustainability Consortium® Launches General Merchandise Working Group and Welcomes Lifetime Brands
The Sustainability Consortium® (TSC®) is excited to announce the launch of its tenth working group: General Merchandise. This working group will produce sustainability profiles and metrics for consumer products such as sporting goods, bed, bath, kitchen, tabletop, and home decor products,... - September 11, 2013 - The Sustainability Consortium
Uniform Advantage Donates $1 Per Scrub Print to Breast Cancer Awareness
In support of October’s Breast Cancer Awareness month, Uniform Advantage announced that they will donate $1 from the proceeds of 7 different pink ribbon scrub tops and jackets to the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF). These 7 items will be comprised of 3 different scrub prints:... - September 09, 2013 - Uniform Advantage
Midwest Engineering Systems Inc. Raises Awareness for Hunger Relief
Midwest Engineering Systems Inc. is kicking off its 1st Annual Food Drive for Feeding America of Eastern Wisconsin. - September 08, 2013 - Midwest Engineered Systems Inc.