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.
Local Business Hosts "School Supplies" Drive, Donations to Benefit "Neighbor's Link" in Mt. Kisco
With the price of school supplies continuing to rise, local businesses in and around White Plains have partnered to host a community-wide "School Supplies Drive." Supplies will be accepted from July 26 – August 14 at participating locations for the benefit of “Neighbors Link.” - July 24, 2013 - Markhoff & Mittman PC
Turning Point Enrichment, Inc and Its Projects to Support Inspiration, Empowerment and Education of People Locally, Nationally and Around the Globe
Turning Point Enrichment, Inc. will be participating in the 13th Annual School Supply Giveaway, hosted by Senator Gary Siplin and Victoria Siplin at Evans High School, Saturday, July 27, 2013. - July 24, 2013 - Turning Point Enrichment, Inc.
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Awards $5,400 Grant to Hire, Train First Employee at Dog Tag Bakery
Innovative DC-based start-up committed to empowering combat-wounded veterans. - July 23, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Silver Retreats is a Full Service, Exclusive Corporate Retreats, Luxury Accommodation, Team Building and Motivational Speaking Company
Silver's approach is to provide an overall incredible retreat, catering to different groups based on size, purpose of the trip, and specific needs and requests. Silver eliminates the hassle and uncertainty from planning a trip, which will include the finest of dining, amenities, lodging, events, and everything else the area has to offer. No longer are multiple searches, calls, emails, etc. in an attempt to plan the perfect retreat. - July 22, 2013 - Silver Retreats
Book Release: How to Sell Your Business for the Most Money, Third Edition
New book teaches business owners how to recognize and avoid value killers that harm business value. Professional business valuator and business broker Grover Rutter shares the "secrets" of making your business more valuable. Rich with valuable planning techniques, this book will guide business owners on the path to improving business value. Whether selling tomorrow, or ten years from tomorrow, what you do (or don't do) today will impact cash in your pocket when your business is sold. - July 22, 2013 - Grover Rutter Mergers, Acquisitions & Valuations
Model Year-End Sales Event at OC Nissan Irvine This Sunday, Including Meet and Greet with LA Galaxy Player Juninho
OC Nissan Irvine supports and encourages the education of children and local schools and is happy to be involved in raising school supplies for the local community. - July 20, 2013 - OC Nissan Irvine
Boys & Girls Club of East Providence Receives Grant from Saint-Gobain Corporation Foundation
In June, Saint-Gobain Seals Group presented a $5,000 check from Saint-Gobain Corporation Foundation to the Boys & Girls Club of East Providence, which will be used to fund a summer program, Positive Sprouts, at their Camp Crosby facility in Bristol, Rhode Island. The Saint-Gobain Corporation... - July 20, 2013 - Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Seals Group
Oncore Supports Cancer Council NSW
With rising cancer statistics across Australia, Oncore has chosen to put its support behind the Cancer Council NSW by taking part in the upcoming Sydney City2Surf run. - July 19, 2013 - Oncore
StayDry Waterproofing Gifts Endeavor House Ministries Silent Auction with $3,000 in Services
StayDry Waterproofing, Michigan's award-winning basement waterproofing services company has donated waterproofing services to Endeavor House Ministries' silent auction for a total gift value of $3,000. - July 18, 2013 - StayDry Waterproofing
Online Therapy Institute's Magazine is Still Free - Alongside Pay-What-You-Want Subscription Options
Online Therapy Institute has offered a free trade magazine for the helping professions since 2010. Now they have opted to adopt the Pay-What-You-Want business model to support continued publication of the digital resource for therapists, coaches and other helping professionals. - July 17, 2013 - Online Therapy Institute
Uniastrum Bank Employees Took Part in the Charity Event "Odd Money Can Save a Human Life"
The amount of Rb 25,865 was collected by the Uniastrum Bank employees during the two weeks of the charity event “Odd money can save a human life.” The centers of acceptance of odd money were organized in the Head Office and four flagship offices of Uniastrum Bank in Moscow. The Bank’s employees and all people who wished could bring to the acceptance centers odd money and coins for which special boxes were placed. - July 17, 2013 - Uniastrum Bank
BBS, Inc. Boston Hosts Wing Fest 2013 for Charity
BBS, Inc. Boston raises money for Operation Smile through a companywide chicken wing eating competition. - July 16, 2013 - BBS, Inc. Boston
Prudential Americana Group Gives 30,000 Bottles of Water to Las Vegas Rescue Mission
For Las Vegas’ homeless population, extreme heat can be life threatening. One local real estate company is making a difference during the city’s hottest time of year. Prudential Americana Group, REALTORs put its connections to work recently and donated more than 30,000 bottles of water... - July 13, 2013 - Prudential Americana Group
Four Swedish Corporates Make the Top 100 Globally for Resource Efficiency
Four publicly traded Swedish companies have been included in the Osmosis Resource Efficiency Index (ticker MOREWOUT), an index that tracks the relative resource efficiency of the world largest companies in the developed markets. - July 12, 2013 - Osmosis Investment Management
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Awards $5,000 Grant to Provide Housing for Homeless Female Veterans
Donation to Final Salute will provide transitional support for women and children. - July 11, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Dining Out for Seniors 2013 – Let’s Sponsor It
Group Shuttle is thrilled to organize the “Dining Out for Seniors 2013 – Let’s Sponsor It” program, which is aimed at having interested organizations and individuals participate in sponsoring a restaurant outing for senior citizens all across the U.S. Seniors will benefit... - July 10, 2013 - Group Shuttle
i like book’s Anti-Bullying Campaign Powered by Charitable Companies
The i like book is partnering with companies that want to make a local and national impact on the bullying epidemic. Bullying has become a hot topic and the business community is catching up to the wave of identifying how to jump in and assist. - July 10, 2013 - the i like book
Mims Distributing Company Joins Leinenkugel’s First Canoes for a Cause Event in North Carolina
Raleigh Beer Distributor Partners with Brewer and North Carolina Big Sweep in Campaign to Clean Lake Wheeler on July 20 - July 10, 2013 - Mims Distributing
Apartment Barcelona Supports the Casal dels Infants in the Fight Against Child Poverty with New Initiative
The company is set to donate one Euro to the Casal dels Infants centre for the support of disadvantaged children for every apartment reservation made with the agency this summer. - July 10, 2013 - Apartment Barcelona
YourCause and Silicon Valley Community Foundation Release Revolutionary Solution to Transform International Grantmaking
In partnership with Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF), YourCause is offering a revolutionary approach for making international grantmaking more accessible to all companies and their employees throughout the world. Employees of companies using YourCause’s CSRconnect platform now have... - July 10, 2013 - YourCause, LLC
Timeshare Resale Advertiser BuyATimeshare.com Joins Vacation Donation Program for Breast Cancer Survivors
The online leader in connecting timeshare owners with buyers and renters will be a Philanthropist-level sponsor of Send Me On Vacation’s new donation program. - July 09, 2013 - BuyaTimeshare.com
Dick Hannah Kia Donates Kia Sedona to Share of Vancouver’s SummerSLAM Program
Dick Hannah Kia has donated a Kia Sedona to Share of Vancouver for their organization to use to deliver meals and transport food items for Share’s SummerSLAM Program. On June 21, 2013 Dick Hannah Kia General Manager Rachel Smith officially handed the keys to the Sedona over to the Executive... - July 05, 2013 - Dick Hannah Dealerships
Bermuda Limousine International Announces a Philanthropic Partnership with the LearningSpring School
“Because of the staggering growth rate of autism disorders in the United States, Bermuda Limousine International chose with conviction to become an advocate for these children and their families. We selected LearningSpring School as the recipient of our philanthropic efforts because they have a proven track record of aiding children with autism spectrum disorders. - July 04, 2013 - Bermuda Limousine International
Staffing Software Provider Avionté Named Top 100 Companies in Minnesota
Results of Annual Award Programs Highlight Staffing Software Provider’s Employee-Focused Values - July 03, 2013 - Avionte Staffing Software
Welspun Pledges INR 1 Crore for Uttarakhand Relief Efforts to PM’s Relief Fund
Welspun Group has contributed towards the relief work in Uttarakhand by donating INR 1 crore to the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund. - July 03, 2013 - Welspun Renewables
Make-A-Wish® Foundation Raises Over $320,000 with Help from Envision Creative Group
Envision Creative Group, an Austin-based creative services agency, had the honor of assisting the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and South Texas in leading over 200 people down the side of the One American Center in their 3rd annual Over the Edge event, raising over $320,000. - July 03, 2013 - Envision Creative Group
Why Women Must Lead from a New Perspective
New Chair of Women’s Philanthropy at Jewish Federations of North America Plans for the Future. - July 02, 2013 - Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford
Top NYC Surgeon Set to Launch Children's Charity
Dr. Robert Morin gives details of the launch of new children's charity, Developing Faces, and weighs in on Angelina Jolie's recent elective surgery and womens' access to medical care. - June 29, 2013 - Robert Morin Plastic Surgeon
comCables’ 11th Annual Charity Golf Tournament Raises Record Amount for Sun Valley Youth Center
comCables, a Denver-based structured cabling manufacturer, raised more than $26,000 for the inner-city youth non-profit organization, the Sun Valley Youth Center. On Thursday, June 13, comCables hosted its 11th Annual Charity Golf Tournament. Alongside business and community partners, they helped raise the highest level of donations to date for the Sun Valley Youth Center. - June 28, 2013 - comCables
Stronger Communities – One Build Day at a Time
Local businesses work together to build affordable housing with Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver and their Partner Families. - June 28, 2013 - Kryton International Inc
FastMed Urgent Care Keep Cooler Program Renewed for Third Season
Arizona Community Schools and Organizations Receive Free Water Cooler. - June 26, 2013 - FastMed
Terramor Homes Hosts 2013 Chippin’ for Children Charity Golf Tournament, Raises More Than $9,000
Event with 28 Teams Benefits 2014 Duke Miracle Home Charity Project - June 26, 2013 - Terramor Homes
Revelations About PRISM Have Businesses Seeking Data Storage Alternatives
Revelations about the once-secret government data collection program known as PRISM, which was exposed as a major source of National Security Agency raw intelligence from 2007-present, have American businesses on edge regarding data security. With privacy concerns reaching an all-time high,... - June 25, 2013 - d2 Business Solutions
The Automotive Payment Club Donates to the Fisher House Foundation to Help Military Families in Need
The Automotive Payment Club supports the Fisher House mission in providing a “home away from home” for wounded troops and their families. - June 25, 2013 - Automotive Payment Club
Ozone Pizza Pub BoardRoom Host Pensacola's First Catch Me If You Can 5K Benefit for PensaKelly Gordon
Pensacola's first Catch Me If You Can Age-Graded 5K (Pursuit) Benefit Run presented by Elegant Group Inc announces the exclusive "PensaKelly" Benefit Run kickoff at Ozone Pizza Pub Boardroom on July 10, 2013 Wednesday from 7 - 10 PM. Free beer and pizza is provided for all currently paid Catch Me If You Can participants and sponsors at the Kickoff at Ozone. Others will register at the door for the Catch Me If You Can 5K Benefit for "PensaKelly" Gordon as a $25 participant or $50 - $500 sponsors. - June 21, 2013 - Super Technologies, Inc. DIDX
National Senior Wii Bowling Day
Raising Funds for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research - June 20, 2013 - NeuroScience Foundation
B3 Solutions’ CEO Bud Almas Chosen by the National Veteran Small Business Coalition for the First Annual Gordon H. Mansfield Veterans Small Business Award
B3 Solutions, LLC, a provider of customer-focused solutions that enable government organizations to optimize their performance, announced today the company’s founder and CEO, Bud Almas, has been selected to receive the first annual Gordon H. Mansfield Veterans Small Business Award by the... - June 20, 2013 - B3Solutions
Fertility Preservation Network Sponsors Dash for Dads Fundraiser
ReproTech, Ltd., a cryobank specializing in long-term storage of human reproductive tissue (sperm, eggs, embryos and ovarian/testicular tissue), was a sponsor in the Sparks, NV Dash for Dads Prostate Cancer 5K benefitting local families affected by prostate cancer. - June 19, 2013 - ReproTech, LLC
Miami-Dade County Resident Sara Zamikoff Wins the 2013 Outstanding Florida Retailer Award
Sara Zamikoff founded emporium, a women’s clothing and accessories boutique in the heart of Coral Gables, six years ago. Known for its expert selections that include on-trend, classic, and locally sourced fashions, Zamikoff has grown the business into an award-winning enterprise. Zamikoff and... - June 18, 2013 - emporium
Vietnam Veteran Receives Organized Spaces as Co's Community Service in Time for Fourth of July
A Philadelphia business philanthropist is marking the 4th of July holiday by aiding a Vietnam, Purple Heart infantry man, who is a paraplegic. Charles Waterman, the owner of ClosetsByDesign, an area custom closet company, had a vision to do something to help good causes that would be more personal... - June 18, 2013 - ACT, Inc.
Successful Launch Party for Community Focused Apparel Company
Doze City Apparel Launch Party It was a night filled with music, dancing, inspiring speakers, activities, smiling faces, open minds and open hearts. The Doze City Apparel launch party was a huge success! It was a sold out event and a non-stop evening of entertainment. Doze City Apparel, a crowd... - June 18, 2013 - Doze City Apparel
Meet NY Times Best-Selling Author at Sheltering heARTS
Laura Schroff, NY Times Best-Selling Author of: An Invisible Thread: The True Story of an 11-year-old Panhandler, a Busy Sales Executive, and an Unlikely Meeting with Destiny, Keynote Guest at Sheltering Hearts. - June 18, 2013 - Sheltering Hearts
Cornerstone Bread to Participate in International Bakery Open House
Cornerstone Bread proudly announces its first open house, which will coincide with The Bread Bakers Guild of America’s 3rd Annual International Bakery Open House on June 29. - June 18, 2013 - Cornerstone Bread Company
RE/MAX Alliance Group Presents Check on Children’s Miracle Network Telethon
Southwest Florida Real Estate Firm and Associates Support All Children’s Hospital - June 15, 2013 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
AMF Event Benefitting Tornado Victims Raises $39,225
AMF's nationwide bowling event raised $39,225 for victims of the recent tornadoes, which will be donated to the American Red Cross. - June 15, 2013 - AMF Bowling Inc.
Collierville Resident Cindy Ward Announces Fundraising Event Benefiting the Local Community
Resident of Collierville, Cindy Ward and CEO of Keller Williams Realty in Germantown, Tennessee announced a BBQ cooking contest and tailgate party benefiting the local community of Collierville and surrounding areas. - June 15, 2013 - Buy Sell Give Worldwide, Ally Pierce
RMN Global Search Supports Oklahoma Tornado Victims
RMN Global Search supports the victims of the Oklahoma tornado by donating to the Red Cross. - June 14, 2013 - The RMN Agency
Ragsdale Liggett Law Proudly Participates in the 2013 Race for the Cure
The law firm of Ragsdale, Liggett PLLC once again participated in the Susan G. Komen Triangle Race for the Cure. The amount raised by the Firm ranked it in the top 20 list for team fundraising for this event. In addition, the Firm provided a team of more than 30 enthusiastic members who participated in the Race. - June 14, 2013 - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Teams with Feed The Children to Distribute Goods to Wounded Veterans
Massive donations of books, bottled water and more delivered to U.S. Army bases - June 13, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
CS3 Technology Rides Their Way in to the Top 3 Organization Fundraisers for Tour de Cure-Tulsa
Tour de Cure - Tulsa was a huge success because of companies like CS3 Technology. Team CS3 raised over $4,500 with 100% participation from employees including riders, volunteers and contributors. - June 11, 2013 - CS3 Technology