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.

Transcend Donates to Funds Supporting Boston Marathon Victim Recovery

Transcend, an interactive marketing company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, announced donations to The One Fund Boston and The Officer Richard Donohue Fund, two charities set up to help victims of the Boston Marathon bombings on April 15th. “Like many who were in Boston to witness... - April 27, 2013 - Transcend Media, LLC

BBS, Inc. Boston Volunteers with Autism Speaks and Special Olympics

BBS, Inc. Boston volunteered at Boston University’s Autism Speaks and Special Olympics Sports Clinic.. - April 26, 2013 - BBS, Inc. Boston

Long® Fence Sponsors Montgomery County Humane Society Paws in the Park Event

Long® Fence is proud to support the Montgomery County Humane Society (MCHS) by sponsoring the 15th annual Paws in the Park fundraising event. The event will be held April 28, 2013 from noon to 4PM and is held at Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm in Gaithersburg, MD. Paws in the Park is family-... - April 24, 2013 - Long Fence

UTRS Runs to Support Wounded Warriors Project

Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc. (UTRS), a leading provider of engineering, information technology and communications services, today announced that it will send 20 runners to the Broad Street Run on May 5, 2013, to support the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP). UTRS Chief Operating Officer... - April 24, 2013 - Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc.

Pennyroyal Studio and Autism Speaks Release Puzzle Piece Charm

Pennyroyal Studio and Autism Speaks announce collaborative sterling silver Puzzle Piece Charm to benefit Autism Speaks. - April 23, 2013 - Pennyroyal Studio

Christian Brands Responds to Boston Marathon Bombing: Donates Rosaries to Boston Dioceses

While horrific events like the Boston Marathon bombing can tear families and lives apart, they can also bring people and communities together. Such is the case for a Valley company, Christian Brands, which recently announced it will donate 3,000 rosaries and holy cards to the Boston Catholic... - April 20, 2013 - Christian Brands

Southern Self Storage Raises Over $2,500 for Local Palm Beach County Youth for Christ Organization

Southern Self Storage has once again partnered with Palm Beach County’s Youth For Christ organization to help raise funds for their teen ministry. Both storage locations in West Palm Beach held consecutive yard sales in April which helped the organization raise more than $2,500. The turnout... - April 20, 2013 - Southern Self Storage

Celebrate the RED Day Initiative with Keller Williams Reality in Los Feliz

Dedicated to honoring the commitment to improving local communities, the Keller Williams Los Feliz location opens its doors to its neighbors, joining tens of thousands of associates from across the United States and Canada on Thursday, May 9, 2013 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the RED Day festivities. This year, the Los Feliz office has chosen the Children’s Hospital Blood Drive, the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and Operation Blankets of Love as their access to giving back to the community. - April 19, 2013 - Keller Williams Los Feliz

Cedar Brook Financial Partners’ Bill Hawke Raises $20,000 for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Cleveland-based wealth management firm partner, Bill Hawke, participates in athletic events to raise money for cancer research. - April 19, 2013 - Cedar Brook Financial Partners LLC

Whitehead Monckton Receive National Recognition for Charitable Work

Kent-based law firm, Whitehead Monckton, has been shortlisted in the Business Charity Awards for its work with Kent children’s charity, chYps. - April 19, 2013 - Whitehead Monckton

Storage Village Beautifies N. Bethesda in Celebration of Community Service

Storage Village Self Storage brings the community together in support of the arts and community service. - April 18, 2013 - Storage Village Self Storage

Unusual Silent Auction Item Surfaces at Willow Creek Integrated Learning Center Fundraiser

Centennial Colorado real estate company, Redesigned Realty, helps Willow Creek Elementary Integrated Learning Center special needs kids by donating real estate services to silent auction. - April 18, 2013 - Redesigned Realty

Asset LifeCycle, LLC Maintains Continued Growth, Acquires Material Recovery Processing Line and Facility

Asset LifeCycle, LLC acquires supplemental processing equipment enhancing existing line. - April 17, 2013 - Asset LifeCycle, LLC

20th Anniversary of Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work® Day: A Work in Progress

After 20 years, you’d think the Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work® Day would have grown up, or perhaps even grown old. But the program’s age is similar to that of each group of first-time participating girls and boys and to that of those who participated though the years - the... - April 16, 2013 - Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Foundation

Todd Ossenfort Wins Grant from Citibank

Todd Ossenfort was instrumental in providing Pioneer Credit Counseling guidance during Citibank’s review of the agency’s application for grant funding under the bank’s grant and community development reinvestment program. - April 15, 2013 - Pioneer Credit Counseling

BBS, Inc. Boston Hosting Charity Raffle Event

BBS, Inc. Boston organized a charity raffle event in downtown Boston, MA at the end of April. - April 13, 2013 - BBS, Inc. Boston

Unistar-Sparco Computers, Inc. Hosted the K-12 Staff Shoot-Out at the Memphis Grizzlies’ Basketball Game

At the Memphis Grizzlies basketball game on April 1, 2013, Unistar-Sparco Computers, Inc. Hosted the K-12 Staff Shoot-Out, featuring exhibits and recognizing key personnel. - April 13, 2013 - Unistar Sparco Computers Inc

March of Dimes Receive Over $8,000 from 2013 Childhood Calendar Fundraiser

Over $8,000 were raised for March of Dimes by local photographer's annual charitable project, with wide community involvement. - April 13, 2013 - Oana Hogrefe Photography

Ideas Sought Globally to Solve Local Issues

Most innovative idea will receive $25,000 in United Nations supported initiative. - April 10, 2013 - G Adventures

Energize 2013 Goes Totally Green with Offsets from Clean Skies Certificates for Education

Clean Skies Certificates will offset event emissions at Energize 2013 using certificates produced from clean energy projects in K-12 schools. - April 10, 2013 - ECX

The Rivals Series Shoot-Out Benefiting Susan G. Komen

Boston & New York Baseball Alumni wish to invite everyone to the Inaugural "Rivals for a Reason" Celebrity/Pro-Am Golf Tournament and Gala benefiting Susan G Komen on June 20th, 2013 at the Lake of Isles Country Club, North Stonington, CT. - April 10, 2013 - The Forze Group LLC

Long® Fence Sponsors Maryland SPCA’s 2013 March for the Animals

Long® Fence is honored to help support the Maryland SPCA by sponsoring the organization’s annual March for the Animals fundraiser. The 2013 March for the Animals walk-a-thon and activities will be held Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Druid Hill Park, 3001 East Drive, Baltimore, MD. The March... - April 09, 2013 - Long Fence

Timeshare Advertising Leader BuyATimeshare.com Provides Donation for Vacation for Breast Cancer Survivors

The global leader for timeshare owners looking to sell or rent timeshare teams up with Send Me On Vacation to support efforts for a much-needed vacation for women fighting breast cancer. - April 09, 2013 - BuyaTimeshare.com

MTR Gaming Invests in Smokeless Air

MTR Gaming Group, Inc. recently acquired a state-of-the-art air purification system for two of its casinos. - April 08, 2013 - MTR

Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Lights It Up Blue to Support Autism Awareness Month

Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, in support of Autism Speaks’ global Light It Up Blue campaign, is participating in shining a light on autism by illuminating its hotel façade in blue during the month of April. The Light It Up Blue initiative begins April 2 each year, known as World... - April 06, 2013 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino

Momentum Health Targets Disability with R10m Spend Per Annum

Moment Health's social investment initiatives, driven by the Momentum Fund, are supporting disability projects as well as other initiatives in South Africa. - April 05, 2013 - Medical Aid Quotes

Silicon Valley Community Foundation and YourCause Announce Partnership to Create CSR Center

Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF) and YourCause, LLC announced a new partnership that will integrate SVCF’s domestic and international grantmaking expertise with the employee engagement solutions currently being delivered by YourCause. Additionally, the partnership has committed to... - April 04, 2013 - YourCause, LLC

Oakwood Escrow Proudly Announces a Partnership with DSM Luxury

Oakwood Escrow partners with DSM Luxury for their upcoming Celebrity Golf Classic. - April 04, 2013 - Oakwood Escrow

Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Awards $12,500 Grant to America’s Mighty Warriors

Donation enables wounded warriors, families of fallen to attend Allaso Ranch retreat in Texas. - April 03, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes

Sompo Japan Makes Donations Through FY2012 E-Koto CSR Point System

CSR efforts of employees are converted to monetary value; Donations will be made to NGOs active in areas stricken by earthquake and tsunami. - April 02, 2013 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.

New Port Richey and Palm Harbor Orthodontist Dr. Jeremy Albert to Donate $1,500 to Community-Chosen Schools

Albert Family Orthodontics “Supporting Local Schools" campaign encourages community involvement in New Port Richey area education. - March 30, 2013 - Albert Family Orthodontics

Empire Holds Charity Event to Raise Money for Operation Smile

The Operation Smile charity night was held at Empire’s head office. Participants donated a $20 entry fee for a night of games including cards, RockBand, bags and more. - March 29, 2013 - Empire

New Earth Launches Unique Online Portal to Analyze Supply Chains Social Conditions

The release of the Social Hotspots Database (SHDB) Web Portal opens up a world of social impact information for use by corporate directors, investors, product designers, supply chain managers, policymakers, academic researchers, international organizations, and others. Catherine Benoit Norris, the... - March 27, 2013 - New Earth

Amazing Spaces® Storage Centers Hosts 15th Year Anniversary Event to Thank Customers and to Fundraise for the Shriners Hospitals for Children

Amazing Spaces Storage Centers, a leading provider of upscale moving and storage solutions, announces their 15th Year Anniversary Event to be held on May 16th, 2013 at 2412 W. Holcombe Blvd. in the Houston Medical Center. The event promises to be fun and unique, the highlight being a "Storage Wars" themed live auction benefiting the Shriners Hospitals for Children in Houston. - March 26, 2013 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers

KarmeUp: Get Help for Projects Using a Global Collaborative Network

With KarmeUp users can look forward to a future where collaboration via the exchange of mutual aid will help people to realize their ideas and goals. - March 23, 2013 - KarmeUp

Phoenix Door Services Sponsor Local European Gymnastic Finalists

Phoenix Door Services, a leading provider and installer of commercial and industrial shutters and doors, recently sponsored local European gymnastic finalists to reach the Euro Championships. Phoenix Door Services is always looking for new sponsorship opportunities to help and support local... - March 23, 2013 - Phoenix Door Services

Keller Williams Realty Apollo Beach Hosts Walk-A-Thon to Benefit the Lord’s Lighthouse

Keller Williams Realty's South Shore Market Center Team is sponsoring its 6th Annual Walk-A-Thon to benefit The Lord's Lighthouse Ministry, a non-profit organization that assists over 1,200 local families living on the edge of poverty. - March 23, 2013 - Keller Williams Realty Chadwick Group

MSS is Proud to Announce Their “Support of Returning Service Members Program”

In early 2012, Movers Specialty Service (MSS) made a commitment to donate one dollar from the proceeds of each military member third party assignment handled. MSS is proud to provide services to military families and wanted to show support for their dedication and service to our country. Two... - March 23, 2013 - Movers Specialty Service, Inc.

YourCause Partners with Versaic to Enhance Delivery of Corporate Grant Management Solutions

Versaic corporate grant tracking solution to be integrated within the CSRconnect platform. - March 21, 2013 - YourCause, LLC

NetGain Bowls for Strikes to Support Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Canada Barrie Branch

Big Brothers and Sisters Bowl for kids event. - March 21, 2013 - NetGain SEO

Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Awards $25,000 Grant to Boulder Crest Retreat

Donation to new Virginia facility to provide therapeutic services for wounded warriors. - March 20, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes

Lord Corporation Chairman Rick McNeel Honored for Contributions to United Way of the Greater Triangle

McNeel Recognized for His Leadership of 2012 Fundraising Campaign - March 20, 2013 - Lord Corporation

Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Makes $10,000 Grant to Assist Veterans with Brain Injuries

Coalition's donation to RMHABI will provide urgent counseling, hyperbaric treatment services to brain-injured veterans in Colorado. - March 19, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes

The Chef’s Academy, Division of Harrison College, Receives Highest Honor for Community Involvement

Local Culinary Institute Named to 2013 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll - March 15, 2013 - The Chef's Academy

Lovin' Cup Gives Children Holiday Miracle

Local restaurant donates to children in need with fundraiser. - March 15, 2013 - Lovin' Cup

UK Mail Donate to Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity

Leading parcels and logistics company UK Mail have donated £1250 to Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity. Parcel Pete, brand mascot for UK Mail’s consumer brand ipostparcels.com, made a "special delivery" to Rainbow Trust on behalf of UK Mail’s Croydon depot and met... - March 15, 2013 - UK Mail