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.
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.
American Heroes Golf Classic Raises Over $20,000 for Military Heroes
The Bryan McDonough Military Heroes Foundation raised more than $20,000 through its annual American Heroes Golf Classic on Aug. 9, 2013. - September 07, 2013 - Sempris LLC
Citrin Cooperman Helps Hamels Foundation Raise Funds at Diamonds and Denim Event
Philadelphia Accounting, Tax and Business Consulting Firm Helps Raise More Than $10,000 with Donation of Exclusive Arenas del Mar Costa Rica Vacation - September 06, 2013 - Citrin Cooperman
Brandon, Florida-Based Video Communication Company Talk Fusion Gives Back to SPCA Florida’s Biggest Annual Fundraiser
Talk Fusion Founder & CEO Bob Reina and VP of Training & Development Allison Roberts have volunteered to chair the committee for the charity’s Putting on the Ritz Event. - September 05, 2013 - Talk Fusion
Jerry’s Artarama Donates Art Supplies to Benefit Orphaned and Hospitalized Children in Jamaica
Mission Trip Volunteers Deliver Art Supplies to Children in Need - September 05, 2013 - Jerry's Artarama
eMediaCampaigns! Author, Robert Renteria Donates Curricula to Schools Across the Globe
Latino leader tells teens, at-risk youth secrets for success include hard work, determination and education. - September 04, 2013 - eMediaCampaigns!
Securities America Participates in Operation Gratitude
Securities America employees came together to make 225 paracord survival bracelets for Operation Gratitude, a volunteer-based organization that sends care packages to active and veteran military service members and their families. - September 01, 2013 - Securities America Inc.
J.P. Turner Employees Volunteer in Support of Back on My Feet Atlanta
J.P. Turner employees showed their support of Back on My Feet’s Second Annual Meaningful Miles 5K this past Saturday. - September 01, 2013 - J.P. Turner & Company, LLC
Photoleaf Donates to Macmillan Cancer Support with Every Photobook Sold
Photoleaf, a leading provider of beautifully crafted photo books and gifts, plans to make a donation to Macmillan Cancer Support every time a photo book is sold. Macmillan Cancer Support is a leading cancer charity that offers practical, medical and financial support to improve the lives of those... - August 31, 2013 - Photoleaf
Photoleaf Brand Owner to Cycle the Viking Way for BHF
Photoleaf, a leading provider of beautifully crafted photo books and gifts, comments as a member of their team supports the British Heart Foundation (BHF) by cycling the Viking Way, a 56-mile route. The Viking Way bike ride is one of many annual fundraising events organized by the BHF, and leads... - August 31, 2013 - Photoleaf
This Independence Day, 24x7booking.com Empowers Every Indian to Light a Candle at the Amar Jawan Jyoti, from Any Part of the World
24x7booking.com today unveiled their CSR initiative "I want to light a candle"; a one-of-its-kind way of honoring and remembering the real heroes of our nation or standing up for a cause you believe in– Be it our soldiers, our women, our social workers. This Independence day,... - August 30, 2013 - 24x7booking
Spotlight on Community Mission: HiP Sponsors WAMC Northeast Public Radio
HiP expands its community mission beyond professional organizations into the public radio, the YMCA, United Way, La Salle Soccer and other causes. - August 29, 2013 - H-I-P (High-Impact-Prospecting, LLC)
The Allstate Foundation Funds High School Teen Safe Driving Campaigns; High School Students Are Empowered to Become Smart Driving Activists
Safety Center receives a grant from The Allstate Foundation to fund contests for high schools students to create teen safe driving campaigns reinforcing safe driving attitudes and behavior. Car crashes are the #1 cause of teen fatalities. Contests will provide incentives for teen-to-teen high school campaigns using the power of peer influence to change perceptions about taking risks behind the wheel and helping to make safe, responsible driving behavior become the socially acceptable standard. - August 29, 2013 - Safety Center
Free Wheelchair Mission Strives to be World Leader in Wheelchair Distribution
Free Wheelchair Mission continues to empower communities and partners worldwide in proper wheelchair distribution. - August 29, 2013 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Nastrac Group Awarded "Most Promising Entrepreneurship Awards 2013"
Nina Alag Suri, Founder and Group CEO Nastrac Group was awarded the "Most promising Entrepreneurship Awards 2013" in Singapore on 17th August at Marina Bay Sands Hotel. - August 27, 2013 - Nastrac Group
Markhoff & Mittman Sponsors Spirit Night for the Transit Workers Union Local 100 Night at Citi Field
Markhoff & Mittman is the proud sponsor for the Transit Union Workers Local 100 Night at Citi Field to be held Monday, August 26th at the Mets Game at Citi Field. As part of this sponsorship, 1,000 free tickets were given away to this game. - August 26, 2013 - Markhoff & Mittman PC
Kroger of Apex Raises More Than $250 to Help Deserving Children at Customer Appreciation Day
Local Grocer Hosts Hot Dog Sale Benefit to Purchase Supplies for Students at Apex Elementary School - August 25, 2013 - Kroger
Executive Auto Group is Putting the Pieces Together to Raise Money and Autism Awareness at the Puzzle Pieces for Autism Showcase Event
The Executive Auto Group has been raising money and awareness for Autism all month long by asking businesses and individuals of the community to decorate a puzzle piece for Autism. For every puzzle piece decorated, the Executive Auto Group will be donating $5 to support the efforts of ASRC-Autism... - August 25, 2013 - Executive Auto Group
Rocksolid Stone Works Holds 2013 Charity Sale Benefiting Military Soldiers and Veterans
Cleveland Countertop and Stone Fabricator Holds Remnant Sale with Portion of Proceeds Going Toward Homes for Our Troops Charity. - August 24, 2013 - Rocksolid Surfaces
Lovely Vixen an Online Retailer of Lingerie and Costumes Launches a Special Promotion to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and Research
LovelyVixen.com an online boutique featuring costumes and lingerie wants women to feel great about getting sexy this Halloween. To further support breast cancer awareness and research, Lovely Vixen will donate a percentage of each purchase to the Revlon/UCLA Breast Cancer Center. - August 23, 2013 - Lovely Vixen
Local Business Launches Give Back Program
Crown Point Property Service launches the Give Back Program designed to help strengthen local economies in the cities and towns of Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, Florence, Coolidge, Eloy, and Casa Grande. Locally owned, 73% of every $100 generated currently remains in Arizona; however, with the help of this new program 5% of every $1.00 generated in in each city or town will be donated to that specific community during the week of October 14, 2013. - August 23, 2013 - Crown Point Property Service
Executive Jailbird McElmeel Raises Thousands for MDA
Earlier this month, more than five dozen Sarasota business leaders were locked up, not because of illegal activity, but because they had big hearts and wanted to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. For his sixth consecutive year Sarasota businessman Joe McElmeel, Chairman and CEO of... - August 23, 2013 - Brooke Chase Associates, Inc.
J5R Announces Virtual Advisory Service That Helps Small and Medium Businesses Compete
J5R’s Virtual Advisory Service© provides principal-level expert advisors at affordable prices – virtually, eliminating travel costs and helping drive competitiveness in small and medium businesses. Their thought leadership makes the difference with each expert advisor having over 20 years of experience delivering results for Fortune 500 companies. By offering management consulting, senior level IT consulting “virtually,” nationally and globally, companies immediately realize cost savings. - August 22, 2013 - J5R Business Services, LLC
Bayer CropScience Breaks Ground on North American Bee Care Center
State-of-the-Art Facility Will Address Honey Bee Health Through Collaboration, Education and Research - August 22, 2013 - Bayer CropScience
ME Construction Sponsors Employee Stock Car Racing Driver
Russell Aplin, a Project Manager for the London-based specialist refurbishment contractor, ME Construction, spends his professional life being concerned about such things as conservation and healthcare construction issues but he spends his spare time racing stock cars – and his dedication,... - August 22, 2013 - ME Construction Ltd
Sempris Donates to Minnesota Chapter of American Gold Star Mothers
Sempris, LLC honors fallen heroes with a monetary donation to the Minnesota Chapter of American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. - August 21, 2013 - Sempris LLC
Sempris Donates to Rotary Club of Minnetonka’s Birdies and Beers Event
Sempris, LLC is honored to once again be a part of the Rotary Club of Minnetonka’s Charity Golf Outing on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013, at Glen Lake Golf Course in Minnetonka. - August 17, 2013 - Sempris LLC