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.
Executive Auto Group Decorates Puzzle Pieces to Raise Money and Spread Autism Awareness
The Executive Auto Group has teamed up with Radio 104.1 to hold a month long fundraising and awareness event throughout Connecticut to help the state's families and individuals living with Autism. During the month of August, they are asking businesses and individuals to help spread awareness and raise money by decorating a puzzle piece. For every puzzle piece that gets decorated, Executive Auto Group will donate $5 to support the efforts of ASRC - Autism Services and Resources Connecticut. - August 16, 2013 - Executive Auto Group
Samurai Karate Studio Donates Tee Shirts to Charity Bowling Tournament
Sensei Chris Feldt, owner and chief instructor for Samurai Karate Studio, located in Richland Northeast Columbia, South Carolina, recently reported that his school donated karate tee shirts to the "Cops For Kids" Charity Bowling Tournament. The tournament is being held at the Royal Z... - August 16, 2013 - Samurai Karate Studio
Webinar: Making the Business Case for Sustainability
Shelton Group to Discuss Five Ways “Green” Gives You a Competitive Edge. - August 15, 2013 - Shelton Group
Coalition’s Daughenbaugh Promoted to Vice President
Combat-wounded veteran joins leadership ranks at leading service organization. - August 14, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Benefit Management Administrators Collects Supplies for Local Elementary School
Benefit Management Administrators (BMA) and Health Portal Solutions (HPS), organized a school supply drive for Inez Foster Elementary, a local school in San Antonio. - August 11, 2013 - Health Portal Solutions
Magnitude.IO Reaches Space, Expands K-12 EdTech Catalog
Magnitude.IO announced today that its first client, Nanosatisfi, has reached Low Earth Orbit with its cube satellites, Ardusat-1 and Ardusat-X. In addition, Magnitude.IO is pleased to announce LightUp, Roominate, and ManyLabs have been added to its project-based catalog of Science, Technology,... - August 09, 2013 - Magnitude.IO, Inc.
Southern California Home Builder Taylor Morrison Recognized for Its Energy Efficient Building Practices
Southern California home builder Taylor Morrison has been recognized as a GreenPoint Rated homebuilder for its Palisades at Vista Del Verde neighborhood in Yorba Linda. GreenPoint Rated is a energy efficiency program designed to encourage the building of energy and resource-efficient in the state. - August 08, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
Southeast Enterprises Extends Holiday Light Recycling Drive Sponsorship Deadline
Southeast Enterprises is extending its Holiday Light Recycling Drive sponsorship deadline to September 12, 2013. - August 04, 2013 - Southeast Enterprises
R&D Legal Bookkeeping Aids Warwick Valley Humane Society and Greenwood Lake Food Pantry
For the owner of R&D Legal Bookkeeping in Chester, New York it's about local businesses giving back. In an effort to assist two nonprofits close to her heart – the Warwick Valley Humane Society and the Greenwood Lake Food Pantry – Rochelle DeJong made a commitment to donate a... - August 03, 2013 - R&D Legal Bookkeeping
Spence Diamonds Gives Back: Supporting imagine1day in Ethiopia
Supporting imagine1day - August 02, 2013 - Spence Diamonds
Sally Webb of The Special Event Company Joins The Who’s Roger Daltrey to Establish Teen Cancer America
Organization Serving Teenagers and Young Adults Living with Cancer to Benefit from CEO’s Leadership - August 02, 2013 - The Special Event Company
Triangle Dairy Queen of Cary Hosts Fundraiser for The Children’s Organ Transplant Association
Cary Dairy Queen Hosts Children’s Organ Transplant Association Event in Honor of Lucas Santos - July 31, 2013 - Triangle Dairy Queen
Systech Illinois Annually Support the Haddenham Beer Festival Trust Who Organise Events Throughout the Year to Support Local Organisations and Charities
Systech Illinois are proud to support and sponsor the Haddenham Beer Festival Trust who organise events throughout the year to support local organisations and charities. - July 29, 2013 - Systech Illinois
ISO 20121 Webinar: How Companies are Benefiting from Integrating Sustainable Events Management
Attract increased business, more events and better talent to your organization with ISO 20121 certification the sustainable event management certification standard. - July 28, 2013 - SGS
Alan Ram and the Janeen R. Barber Foundation Donate $12,000 to Children First Academy
Alan Ram, President & Founder of Proactive Training Solutions, donates $12,000 to Children First Academy on behalf of his personal charity, the Janeen R. Barber Foundation. - July 26, 2013 - Alan Ram's Proactive Training Solutions
Talk Fusion Provides Funds to Help Local Animal Charity Receive Needed Grants
Brandon, Florida-based Video Communication Company donates the remaining funds required for C.A.R.E. to qualify for two area grants to help renovate their facility - July 26, 2013 - Talk Fusion
Bruce Norris to Present “Poised to Pop: Quadrant Four Has Arrived” About California Real Estate August 7 in Ventura County
Real Estate Market Timing Expert Bruce Norris will present his “Poised to Pop: Quadrant Four Has Arrived” on Aug. 7 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Keller Williams Westlake Village, located at 30700 Russell Ranch Road, 2nd Floor. Proceeds will go to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. - July 24, 2013 - 360 Group
MYMUSAIC, the App That Puts a New Twist on Slideshows Adds Collaboration and Launches on iTunes
MYMUSAIC puts a new twist on slideshows with their proprietary technology that automates editing to create polished movies with users pics & clips edited to the beat of the music launched today on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mymusaic/id655602502). The app is free to download and is a simple but fun evolution from Instagram to Vine for video that allows you to mix pictures and short clips with the beat of the music effortlessly. - July 24, 2013 - MYMUSAIC INC
The Penthouse Club New Orleans to Host "Paint a Pet" Charity Event
The Penthouse Club New Orleans is hosting a “Paint a Pet” charity event to support local charity, Creative Expressions. - July 24, 2013 - The Penthouse Club
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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