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.
Address Validation Boosts Overseas Fundraising for World Muslim Federation
Postcode Anywhere’s Capture+ makes telephone operatives “much happier” capturing international addresses in CRM - June 28, 2012 - PCA Predict
YourCause and CanadaHelps Partner to Expand Online Giving to Canadian Charities
YourCause partners with Canada’s leading online charitable donation processor to expand the giving tools of the CSRconnect employee engagement platform. - June 27, 2012 - YourCause, LLC
Source-Omega Algae Oil Supplier Earns BBB Accreditation
This week, Source-Omega announced its recent accreditation by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving Eastern North Carolina. As the first algae oil company with BBB Accreditation and as a BBB Accredited Business, Source-Omega is dedicated to promoting trust in the marketplace. “We are... - June 26, 2012 - Source-Omega
Hollywood, Autism Pioneers Answer “What’s Next” for Autistic Kids Aging Out of the System
As an estimated half-million autistic kids begin to come of age in the United States, the world is watching a group of producers, writers, actors and community leaders who gathered together Friday at Exceptional Minds studio to address the next uncharted frontier in autism. Exceptional Minds started in September 2011 as a vocational school and working studio for young adults on the spectrum. - June 24, 2012 - Exceptional Minds
Exceptional Minds Marks First Year as Vocational School and Working Studio for Young Adults on Autism Spectrum
Ed Asner, Isabella Hoffman, execs from Warner Bros. and others gather at open house Friday, June 22, to celebrate Exceptional Minds' many accomplishments its first year, including project for Weinstein movie Lawless. - June 24, 2012 - Exceptional Minds
Beezid Supports Alzheimer’s Research at “Glam Slam” Fundraiser
Penny auction website Beezid.com participated in the 15th annual JGH CIBC Tennis “Glam Slam” Party at the Time Supper Club in Montreal, donating thousands of dollars in prizes to raise money for Alzheimer’s research at the Jewish General Hospital. The JGHF tennis event has raised... - June 24, 2012 - Beezid.com
JW Salon Gives Hope...Benefiting The Rapunzel Project
From July 1 - 31, JW salon in Fort Lauderdale, Florida will be donating $2 from each KENRA haircare product sold, and $5 from each KENRA color service to The Rapunzel Project. Founded by 2 breast cancer survivors, The Rapunzel Project is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping cancer... - June 24, 2012 - JW Salon
Tubing Manufacturer NewAge(R) Industries Donates Laptop Computers to School in Rural Cambodia; Doubles the Number of Laptops Available to Students
NewAge recently gave five laptops to the Caramanico School in Ratanakiri, Cambodia, bringing the school’s total number of computers to eleven. The company has strong ties to Cambodia, as nearly 30% of its staff is from Cambodia or is of Cambodian descent. The computers will assist seventh, eighth, and ninth grade students at the school, where most of the electricity needed to power the equipment comes from solar panels partially funded by NewAge. - June 23, 2012 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Prudential Howe & Doherty REALTORS® Volunteers a Team "Build" Day for Habitat for Humanity
Prudential Howe & Doherty spent Saturday, June 16, 2012 helping the Habitat for Humanity cause. A team of Agents, Management and Marketing volunteered at the 100 Parker Street, Lawrence, MA build site. The Parker Street location, previously the St. Patrick’s Convent, will be turned into... - June 23, 2012 - Prudential Howe & Doherty, Realtors
Amazing Spaces Now Provides Recycling Services at Four Convenient Locations in Greater Houston, TX
Amazing Spaces Storage Centers(R), a leader in providing self storage in Houston, Spring, and The Woodlands, TX, teams up with GREENspot DROPoff to provide Houstonians with a free, convenient and responsible way to recycle their e-waste. - June 22, 2012 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
Starbucks Announce the Reduction of Their Reusable Cup Target - KeepCup Asks Why?
Starbucks Corporation consumes at least 4 billion of the 500 billion disposable cups relegated to landfill every year. Starbucks leads an annual Cup Summit dedicated to providing more sustainable solutions to the disposable cup issue. Most disposable cups are not recyclable as they are lined with... - June 21, 2012 - KeepCup
Rabine Group Foundation Hosted Its 4th Annual Golf Outing Fundraiser
The Rabine Group Foundation held its fourth annual Golf outing in Woodstock, Illinois benefitting sponsored non-profit organizations advocating for children, the elderly and medical research. - June 21, 2012 - Rabine Group
Evershore Financial Group Supports Advisors, Graciously Gives to Lakeside Behavioral Health
Evershore Financial Group sets the standard on how companies should support their employees by sponsoring a golf tournament to benefit Lakeside Behavioral Health. - June 21, 2012 - Evershore Financial Group
Six Chicago-Area RE/MAX Firms Honored for Their 2011 Fundraising Efforts to Benefit Children’s Memorial Hospital
Six member firms of the RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network, all serving the metropolitan Chicago real estate market, recently were honored for their 2011 fundraising efforts to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH) and specifically Children’s Memorial... - June 21, 2012 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
CoachArt Receives Culinary Camp Scholarships from Chef Eric’s Culinary Classroom
Eric Crowley, the Owner of Eric’s Culinary Classroom, had donated 25 scholarships to his Kid’s Summer Camps at his a Cooking School in West Los Angeles to CoachArt. CoachArt provides free lessons in the arts and athletics to children with chronic or life-threatening illnesses and their... - June 20, 2012 - Chef Eric’s Culinary Classroom
The Headwear Association Launches Fourth Annual Hat Day in the Sun -- Free Hats Nationwide and on Facebook
On the first day of summer, Wednesday, June 20th, The Headwear Association (THA) is hosting the fourth annual “Hat Day in the Sun” to help arm people in the fight against skin cancer. Hat Day in the Sun is an annual national public awareness campaign that aims to educate adults and... - June 19, 2012 - The Headwear Association
Michael Rega Awarded Best Article of the Year by The American Society of Safety Engineers
Ecliptic Consulting Group (ECG) Announces Michael Rega has been awarded best article of the year by the prestigious Advisor Publication of The American Society of Safety Engineers. - June 19, 2012 - Ecliptic Consulting Group
Storage Village Partners with Severna Park Assistance Network
Storage Village has established a partnership with Severna Park Assistance Network to help alleviate the most urgent needs of our community members seeking for emergency assistance. Severna Park Assistance Network (SPAN) is now the beneficiary of Storage Village’s year-long and seasonal... - June 17, 2012 - Storage Village Self Storage
Going Green: Zimmermann Construction Staffing Embraces Eco-Friendly Practices
Zimmermann Construction Staffing is going green in an effort to make construction just a little more eco-friendly. - June 17, 2012 - Zimmermann Construction Staffing
Saluting the Old North State with Flying Colors
Bayer CropScience Cultivates Patriotism by Donating Historic Flag Collection to North Carolina State Capitol - June 17, 2012 - Bayer CropScience
Businesses Add Custom Commercial Water Fountains to Create Calming Office Environment
The addition of a commercial water fountain can provide branding while ensuring an atmosphere of tranquility and relaxation. - June 15, 2012 - Water Fountain Place
Non-Profits Benefit from Shade Tree Garage's Community Giving Efforts
Several non-profits recently benefited from the fundraising efforts made by Morristown, NJ's Shade Tree Garage. - June 15, 2012 - Shade Tree Garage
Whitefish Credit Union "Disney Divas" Battle Cancer with Relay For Life
The team is raising money for the American Cancer Society's annual cancer awareness and fundraising event - June 13, 2012 - Whitefish Credit Union
DiCicco Gulman & Company Now Accepting Applications for Pro Bono Summer of Service Program
DiCicco, Gulman & Company LLP (DGC), a CPA and business consulting firm that specializes in non-profit organizations, today announced that the firm will once again offer its pro bono Summer of Service program beginning June 15, 2012. To date, the firm has donated close to 1,000 hours and... - June 13, 2012 - DiCicco, Gulman & Company LLP
ALPCO Diagnostics Recognized for Support of the American Red Cross 2011 Relief Efforts
ALPCO was recognized on May 29, 2012 for their generous contributions to the American Red Cross in 2011. - June 11, 2012 - ALPCO
New Release of Corporate Wellness Magazine - Issue 35
Issue 35 of Corporate Wellness Magazine has been released. This is the only magazine dedicated strictly to employee health, wellness, prevention and disease management. Read the 35th issue of the monthly magazine dedicated exclusively to Corporate Wellness, Health, Wellness and Prevention at... - June 08, 2012 - Self Funding Magazine
Hats Off for Headway Brain Injury Association from Altrincham Solicitors
In an effort to raise awareness for brain injury charity Headway, Jefferies Solicitors of Altrincham, Cheshire, has pledged to contribute £5 for every £1 donated by its staff. - June 08, 2012 - Jefferies Solicitors
Pittsburgh Area School Receives Donation from Chrysler’s Drive for the Kids with Help of South Hills Chrysler Jeep Kia
South Hills Chrysler Jeep Kia helps raise $1,100 for local Pittsburgh area school through Chrysler’s Drive for the Kids Fundraiser. - June 07, 2012 - South Hills Chrysler Jeep Kia
Roozt Partners with Light Gives Heat to Help Spread "Moving on"
Roozt aims to help LGH win “The Give- Cultivate Wines” contest to receive $50,000 for LGH’s new film tour to spread the influence of social change. - June 07, 2012 - Roozt
Tigerlily Foundation Hosts 4th Annual “EmPower” Ball - Event to Highlight Advocacy and Empowerment for Young Women Affected by Breast Cancer
The Tigerlily Foundation will host its 4th Annual EmPower Ball to raise awareness about young women with breast cancer on Saturday, October 20, 2012, from 6-9PM at the McLean Hilton, in McLean, Virginia. This year’s EmPower” Ball sets the tone for an evening slated with live entertainment, speeches from breast cancer advocates, dinner, signature cocktails, live and silent auction, local business leaders, and inspirational stories from young breast cancer survivors. - June 05, 2012 - Tigerlily Foundation
Türk Telekom Becomes Turkey’s Leading Telecom Company in Carbon Disclosure Project Reporting
Türk Telekom is the first telecommunication company which reports to the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) by measuring its carbon emissions in Turkey in 2011. In terms of methodology and transparency, Türk Telekom has been elected as one of two companies submitting the best report, ahead of several other companies. - June 05, 2012 - Turk Telekom
Wawa Fills up for HIV/AIDS
New York AIDS activist, Victor Mooney begins four day fundraising walk to Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem from a Wawa convenience store. Wawa has supplied Mr. Mooney with a gift card that he will used to purchase fresh food, water and energy bars along his route. The two-hundred mile walk will take... - June 04, 2012 - GC Media
Lake Lanier Islands Resort® Teams Up with 104.7 The Fish to Host First “Islands Give Back” Concert
Concert Series Debut Marks Grand Opening of Peachtree Pointe Amphitheater, Featuring Performances by Sanctus Real, The Museum and the Rhett Walker Band - June 03, 2012 - Lanier Islands Resort
Scouts Canada Teams with Ideavibes to Build Engagement and Innovation with Members
National organization looks to crowdsourcing as part of its engagement and innovation strategy to tap into the expertise of its community. - June 02, 2012 - Ideavibes
Cb Wholesale Donates to Local Charities as Result of Social Media Campaign
CB Wholesale, dealers of roofing, drywall, and steel studs in Northwest Washington, donates over $1000 to local charities as result of social media campaign. - June 02, 2012 - CB Wholesale
Cresa Raises Record Amount for Charity
Over $86,000 raised in support of 3 different charities - June 01, 2012 - Cresa - Madison
Kansas City Ford Dealer Supports Ford Warriors in Pink, Models of Courage Efforts
Bonner Springs Ford in Kansas City explains and supports the mission of Ford Warriors in Pink and their new Models of Courage campaign, which offers the chance to win a 2013 Ford Escape. - June 01, 2012 - Bonner Springs Ford
AR Capital Honors Wounded Members of the Armed Forces Through Sponsorship of Sea to Shining Sea Cross-Country Bike Ride
AR Capital LLC, an investment management firm providing support to retail and institutional investors, has joined as a sponsor of World T.E.A.M. Sports' second Sea to Shining Sea cross-country bicycle ride with wounded warriors from America’s military. - June 01, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
Triangle Grading and Paving Donates $1,500 to Fundraiser for Johnston County Special Olympics
Burlington, N.C. Construction Company Contributes to Clayton Civitan Club’s Annual Golf Outing - June 01, 2012 - Triangle Grading and Paving
The Centennial UPS Store to Hold a Grand Re-Opening Celebration Saturday, June 9. 9 - 4 p.m.
The UPS Store in Centennial to Hold Grand Re-Opening Celebration Saturday, June 9. Will Benefit "Free The Girls" Charity. - May 31, 2012 - The UPS Store 2141
Shade Systems Provides Its Single Post Umbrellas to Aiken YMCA in South Carolina
Shade Systems is proud to have provided its colorful Single Post Umbrellas for the Aiken YMCA at their new pool for much-needed cooling shade relief and U.V. protection. Much like its patented Turn-N-SlideTM easy canopy removal system, the Shade Systems umbrellas include an easy canopy removal... - May 31, 2012 - Shade Systems, Inc.
Sheraton Sharm El Sheikh Play an Active Role in Serving the Society
As apart of Sheraton Sharm Hotel, Resort, Villas & Spa responsibilities towards the society, and in light of its constant role in serving the community; the hotel has participated in “A Right to an Equal Life” program sponsored by the international labor organization and in collaboration with “Ebtessama” foundation. - May 31, 2012 - Sheraton Sharm Hotel, Resort, Villas & Spa
Couples Resorts and the Issa Trust Foundation Host Amy Roloff Star of TLC’s "Little People, Big World" Tours Hospitals in Jamaica
Amy Roloff, who stars in the longest running reality TV show on The Learning Channel (TLC), “Little People, Big World,” visited Jamaica this week as the guest of Couples Resorts and its non-profit organization, Issa Trust Foundation. Accompanying her on the trip was Lisa Dixon, Vice President of the Amy Roloff Charity Foundation (ARCF) and Diane Pollard, President of the Issa Trust Foundation. - May 29, 2012 - Issa Trust Foundation
Lakeview Consultants Participate in the "Purple Stride of New York 2012"
Executives at Lakeview Consultants, joined the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network's "Purple Stride of New York 2012" at Riverside Park in New York City. "Purple Stride of New York 2012" is a 5K run/walk to honor and remember loved ones -- as well as "stride with others" in hope to find a cure for pancreatic cancer. - May 27, 2012 - Lakeview Consultants
Deco Lighting Joins Visionary Leaders at the Milken Institute 2012 Global Conference to Advance Solutions for Sustainable Energy
Deco Lighting, a leading manufacturer of latest technology, energy saving commercial lighting, participated in the Milken Institute 2012 Global Conference in Los Angeles, April 29 – May 2, 2012. The Global Conference brings together many of the world’s most powerful people to address the biggest challenges of our time in business, health, government and education. - May 26, 2012 - DECO Lighting
Answerfirst Answering Service Attends Champions For Children Benefit
AnswerFirst’s Business Development Coordinator attended the Champions For Children Charity Event. - May 26, 2012 - AnswerFirst
Abc11 Eyewitness News Anchor Larry Stogner to Host Walk for the Animals
Stogner to Serve as Master of Ceremonies for Animal Protection Society of Durham Event - May 26, 2012 - ABC 11 Eyewitness News
DreamWorks Recruiters Get Eyeful at Exceptional Minds Studio Presenting Young Talent on the Autism Spectrum
DreamWorks recruiters visit Exceptional Minds studios, the only vocational school and working production studio in Sherman Oaks, California, for young adults on the autism spectrum. Exceptional Minds studios was formed in 2011 to prepare ASD individuals for work in movie production and animation; one in three young adults with autism lack the experience or education to get a job, according to recent report prepared for U.S. Department of Education. - May 25, 2012 - Exceptional Minds
Sompo Japan's Volunteer Organization Held Puppet Show to Relieve Those Affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake
Partnering with the NPO Aichi Puppetry Center, Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. (President and CEO: Kengo Sakurada; hereinafter, “Sompo Japan”) held Puppet Show in Unosumai-cho, Kamaishi City, Iwate Prefecture on Tuesday, March 20 (public holiday) that drew an audience of approximately 80... - May 25, 2012 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
Morgan Law Group Provides Suits for Women Getting Back to Work
Darlynn Morgan, and Morgan Law Group of Newport Beach, are pleased to announce their sponsorship of WHW’s 2nd annual Suits for a Cause clothing drive. WHW collects men’s and women’s clothing as well as accessories and provides, at no charge, comprehensive employment support... - May 25, 2012 - Morgan Law Group