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.
The Rembrandt Hotel Supports School Rice Project
The Rembrandt Hotel coordinated with Business for Rural Education And Development (B.R.E.A.D) to support the Rice Project from Burriram local school. The Rembrandt Hotel now started serving guests high-quality organic jasmine rice provided by the School Rice Project grown by the Thai local... - January 25, 2012 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
A Cry for Help from Orphans in China is Answered by Sassy Scrubs' Karen Bradley and Her Blankets for Babies Project
The opening of a new Lily Orphan Care Orphanage in the Nan Yang province of China brings about another donated shipment of baby blankets. In the cold winter months, these blankets are critical, and can mean preventing the loss of fingers and toes through frostbite for the smallest of babies. - January 25, 2012 - Sassy Scrubs
The Youth Outdoor Legacy Fund Announces 2011 Program Year Grants to 8 Organizations Totaling $110,000; New Funding Strategy to be Announced for 2012 Through 2014
The Youth Outdoors Legacy Fund announces 2011 grants to 8 youth-oriented outdoor non-profit agencies. - January 21, 2012 - The Youth Outdoor Legacy Fund
Access Observes National Data Privacy Day with Free Document Shredding Events, Nationwide
Nationwide destruction events promote data privacy awareness, help prevent identity theft and offer a free service to local residents - January 21, 2012 - Access Information Management
Montlick & Associates, Georgia Accident Attorneys, Named Most Patriotic Business of 2011 by the Association of the United States Army
The Association of the United States Army has recognized Montlick & Associates as the recipient of its 2011 "Most Patriotic Business Award" in recognition of the firm's extensive ongoing efforts to support our troops. - January 20, 2012 - Montlick & Associates, Attorneys at Law
Boca Raton Police & Microshred Corporation Team Up to Help Fight Identity Theft
Free Boca Raton Document Shredding Event - January 19, 2012 - MicroShred, LLC
2 New Haven Photographers Giving Back in Surat, India Gain Interest from Mayor, Local Press
2 New Haven, Connecticut based photographers have traveled to Surat, India to give portraits to 450 disabled school children in the Disabled Welfare Trust of India schools, have been asked to meet with the mayor and local press. - January 17, 2012 - BSC Photo
Aiding Reservations Too Remote to Reach
National Relief Charities (NRC) is issuing a call for aid to cover the cost of transporting goods to tribal programs located on remote reservations in 12 states. - January 16, 2012 - National Relief Charities
Elite Consulting Raises $1300 for Adopt a Family at the Providence House
Members of Elite Consulting came together to help raise $1300 to Adopt A Family. - January 15, 2012 - Elite Consulting Inc.
J.P. Turner & Company Exceeded Their Fundraising Goal for The Empty Stocking Fund
For the fourth year in a row, J.P. Turner raised more than $10,000 for the charity. - January 15, 2012 - J.P. Turner & Company, LLC
Miratel Solutions Successfully Renews PCI Compliance Certification SAQ D – Service Provider
Miratel Solutions, a Toronto contact centre and letter shop mail house specializing in professional fundraising services, proudly announce that it has successfully complied with the PCI DSS standard receiving SAQ D – Service Provider certification. - January 14, 2012 - Miratel Solutions
DynCorp International Employees Participate in Angel Flight Mission
DynCorp International employees donate time and plane to airlift sick boy to Miami hospital. - January 13, 2012 - DynCorp International LLC
DirectBuy of Silicon Valley Holds Toy Drive for Toys for Tots
Local members-only buying club and their members donated both time and toys in support of the US Marines Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program. - January 13, 2012 - DirectBuy
Columbia Energy Experts Donate $10,000 Among Three Charities
Dr. Energy Saver Columbia has provided a monetary donation to the local United Way, American Red Cross and Susan G. Komen for the Cure according to the public's choice. - January 11, 2012 - Dr. Energy Saver Columbia
Dick Hannah Toyota Donates Thanksgiving Meals to 100 Cowlitz County Families
Dick Hannah Toyota Scion donated Thanksgiving dinners to 100 families in Cowlitz County this Thanksgiving holiday. Working with the Lower Columbia CAP and the Director of the local Fred Meyer, 100 families were chosen from LCCAP’s Commodity Program and Emergency Services to receive a... - January 11, 2012 - Dick Hannah Dealerships
DynCorp International Provides Special Touch to Holiday Season for Military Children in-Need
DynCorp International donates 3,000 Apple iPod Touch Devices to the USO, benefiting military families in-need during the holiday season. - January 08, 2012 - DynCorp International LLC
CF Jordan Employees Sponsor Christmas Party for the Battered Women's Shelter
Employees donate gifts, treats, and party for El Paso shelter children - January 07, 2012 - CF Jordan Construction
NKSJ Holdings Named One of the Top 30 CSR Performers in East Asia for the Second Consecutive Year
On October 24, 2011, NKSJ Holdings, Inc. (hereafter NKSJHD) was named one of the top 30 companies for CSR in “East Asia 30,” a list of the 30 top CSR performers from three East Asian countries (Japan, South Korea, China) released by the Asia CSR Expert Committee (Chair: Mr. JU, Chulki),... - January 06, 2012 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
Sonorous Entertainment Reaches Out to Assist Victims of Tropical Storm Washi (Typhoon Sendong) in The Philippines
On December 17, 2011 the devastating tropical storm Washi (Typhoon Sendong) slammed the Philippines with the city of Iligan in the province of Lanao del Norte receiving the brunt of the typhoon. Almost 1,260 people have been confirmed dead in the flood and over 429,000 were displaced, with about... - January 06, 2012 - Sonorous Entertainment Inc.
LiveOn to Help Terminally Ill Save Life Stories Forever
As a website that keeps your most important memories forever, LiveOn thought it a natural fit to help families facing terminal illness. That’s why they’ve started a charitable branch called LiveOn Cares. - January 05, 2012 - LiveOn
Belcan Corporation Gives Back to Its Communities
To celebrate the season of giving, Belcan Corporation, a global provider of engineering, staffing, and other flexible outsourcing solutions, donated over $100,000 to over 100 charities in the 65 communities in which it does business. This was the first year for the Belcan Holiday “Giving... - January 04, 2012 - Belcan Corporation
Stanbridge College Students Gift Homemade Holiday Meals to Homeless Veterans
Stanbridge College students and staff prepared and served homemade meals to over 95 veterans in transitional homes throughout Orange County on Christmas Eve. - January 04, 2012 - Stanbridge University
Blanket America Encourages Charity During the Holidays with CHOOSE HAITI Bracelets, T-Shirts and Blankets
Blankets retailer Blanket America is promoting its CHOOSE HAITI initiative in time for the holidays with colorful bracelets and t-shirts for sale. - January 04, 2012 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets
Samurai Karate Studio Helps to Fulfill a Little Boy's Wish
Sensei Chris Feldt, owner and chief instructor for Samurai Karate Studio, located in Richland Northeast Columbia, South Carolina, recently announced his karate school participated in a Christmas card campaign to fulfill the wish of a little boy with Leukemia. "One of my martial art's friends... - January 01, 2012 - Samurai Karate Studio
Samurai Karate Studio Collects Blankets for Homeless
Sensei Chris Feldt, owner and chief instructor for Samurai Karate Studio, located in Richland Northeast, Columbia, South Carolina, recently announced that his school collected gently used blankets during the month of December and passed them out to the local homeless on Christmas Eve. - January 01, 2012 - Samurai Karate Studio
Small Business Gives to Local Families in Need
During the weeks leading up to the Christmas holiday Petro-Valve, Inc. and Harris County Precinct 1 teamed up to provide children in the surrounding area (11248 East Hardy St, Houston, TX 77093) a special Christmas surprise. 80 bicycles in a variety of sizes were being distributed to families in... - December 31, 2011 - Petro-Valve, Inc.
Members of Metropolitan LifeWorks, Inc. Plan to Donate Time to Serve Dinner at Bereavement Center Bo’s Place
As Fisher explains, the company is planning to continue its philanthropic efforts as it continues to grow. Metropolitan LifeWorks plans to expand globally by 2012. More information about the companies goals to expand can be found in the Growth and Development page of their website. - December 31, 2011 - Metropolitan LifeWorks
ReVenture Park™ and Catawba Lands Conservancy Partner to Protect Additional 175 Acres Along the Catawba River in North Carolina
Charlotte's first Eco-Industrial Park announces deal to create additional 175-acre conservation easement along one of the country's most endangered rivers. - December 30, 2011 - ReVenture Park
Lab Rescue of the LRCP Rescued Record 900 Labs in 2011
Lab Rescue of the LRCP rescued more than 900 dogs in 2011, a record for the group. The number of Labs rescued has increased 37 percent since 2008 due to the bad economy. The group must raise an additional $75,000 to continue its lifesaving work. - December 30, 2011 - Lab Rescue of the LRCP Inc.
Real Estate Firm Pertria Pledges a “Youth Sponsorship” and More for the Boys and Girls Club Annual Luncheon
In response to an invitation by Boys and Girls Club of Silicon Valley Trustee Michael Smythe, real estate investment and property management firm Pertria in Los Gatos, California has pledged not only the “Youth Sponsor” level but to sponsor an additional table for this event. - December 29, 2011 - Pertria
MyMediaInfo’s MyEdCals Announces Emerging Story Topic for 2012
Magazines to feature content about Corporate Social Responsibility in the coming year. - December 27, 2011 - RedEgg Solutions, Inc.
Formic Media Makes Cash Donation to Help Reduce Hunger in Oregon
Formic Media, Inc., a search engine and social media marketing agency, announced that it would be making a $500 cash donation to Oregon Food Bank (OFB). “While Formic is already donating its time and resources to its 2011 annual Charity of Choice, Oregon Humane Society, the team is very... - December 26, 2011 - Formic Media, Inc.
Uniastrum Bank Announces Results of Sunny Island Contest
The panel judging the nationwide online art contest Sunny Island has chosen the best entries and the winners can look forward to a holidaying in Cyprus and receiving Apple ipads. - December 25, 2011 - Uniastrum Bank
Mosaic Technology Gets in the Holiday Spirit by Helping Families in Need
Technology Provider Gives Back to their Local Community - December 24, 2011 - Mosaic Technology
Houston Housing Authority and U.S. Attorney's Office Making Children's Christmas Brighter
The Houston Housing Authority (HHA) and the U.S. Attorney’s Office partnered for its annual Operation Angel Tree which provides low-income children living at HHA properties with Christmas gifts. The U.S. Attorney’s Office chose 60 children whose families could not afford to purchase... - December 24, 2011 - Houston Housing Authority
Sassy Scrubs Supports Our Troops with Donations of Scrubs
Landstuhl Hospital Care Project is pleased to welcome a new corporate sponsor - Sassy Scrubs, an internet retailer and manufacturer offering custom-made scrubs uniforms. LHCP provides donations to military medical personnel deployed to combat support hospitals. - December 24, 2011 - Sassy Scrubs
Stanbridge College Provides Warmth to Homeless of Orange County for the Holidays
Stanbridge College volunteers served warm meals and donated sleeping bags to homeless and low-income families for the holidays. - December 23, 2011 - Stanbridge University
The Rachel Kendall Team of Keller Williams Realty Donates $5,500 to Juvenile Diabetes Research
Full-Service Real Estate Firm in Raleigh Raises Funds for Foundation Searching for a Cure for Type 1 Diabetes Through Percentage of Agents’ Home Closings - December 23, 2011 - Rachel Kendall Team
DynCorp International: Fighting a Very Good Fight
DynCorp International employees around the world participate in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure each year to help raise money to benefit breast cancer research and programs. This year, through the Texas and Virginia offices alone, employees raised $13,140, more than any previous year’s contribution. - December 22, 2011 - DynCorp International LLC
Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa Organizes Cenang Beach Clean Up Day
Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa in its continuous effort to build awareness on environmental initiatives organized it’s first Beach Clean Up Drive at Cenang Beach. With the aim to protect and preserve Cenang Beach, the resort’s management team gathered a cadre of staff and... - December 22, 2011 - Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa, Langkawi
Local Businesses Golf for Soldiers and Students
On July 25, 2011, DynCorp International was pleased both to sponsor and to participate in the 19th Annual USO-Metro/AFCEA-DC Golf Classic at the Lansdowne Golf Resort in Virginia. This year’s tournament raised more than $170,000 to benefit both the USO of Metropolitan Washington and the AFCEA-DC scholarship fund. - December 22, 2011 - DynCorp International LLC
Terracare Associates Renews Contract to Maintain Columbine Memorial
Terracare Associates, a Denver-based landscape maintenance company, has renewed its commitment to the Columbine Memorial Foundation to provide voluntary maintenance services to the Columbine Memorial for 2012. The 1999 shooting at Columbine High School in Littleton Colorado touched the entire... - December 22, 2011 - Terracare Associates
Belcan Staffing Solutions Supports American Cancer Society on Behalf of Customers
To celebrate the season of giving, Belcan Staffing Solutions presented a check this week to the American Cancer Society on behalf of its customers and corporate team. “Everyone – our employees and customers alike – knows someone affected by cancer,” said Leigh Ann Pagnard,... - December 21, 2011 - Belcan Corporation
Shoes For Crews Donates Shoes to Samaritan’s Feet to Distribute and Share Hope with People Around the World
Shoes For Crews, producers of premium slip-resistant footwear, will be donating several hundred pairs of shoes to support the humanitarian efforts of non-profit relief organization Samaritan's Feet. The organization has set a goal of providing 10 million pairs of shoes for 10 million impoverished... - December 21, 2011 - Samaritan's Feet International
DynCorp International Employees Buckle Their Blue Jeans for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
During the week of October 17-21, DynCorp International employees recognized Breast Cancer Awareness month with “Blue Jeans for Breast Cancer,” donating $5 to wear jeans for a day or $20 for the week. - December 21, 2011 - DynCorp International LLC
Insight Global Gives Back to Children
Employees hold second annual childrens' toy drive for Toys for Tots. - December 21, 2011 - Insight Global
Retailer VILLA and Community Recycling Join Forces to Recycle Shoes and Clothes
Philadelphia based retailer VILLA Join the Movement, in partnership with Community Recycling, introduced in-store shoe and clothing recycling for all of their customers in the Philly Metro region. With bins placed in all store locations, the goal is to raise awareness and education about the need to participate regularly in textile recycling, where all of the secondhand goods are destined for reuse. - December 20, 2011 - Community Recycling
Ameridose Participates in Holiday Food Drive
Ameridose, LLC, nationwide provider of sterile admixing services to hospital pharmacies, is pleased to give back to the community of Westborough, MA by conducting a holiday food drive to benefit the Westborough Food Pantry. The food pantry currently distributes about 2000 lbs of food per week to... - December 20, 2011 - Ameridose, LLC
Axis Consultants Sponsors Holiday Toy Drive
There’s no time like the holidays to be thankful for what we have, and to help others who might not be as fortunate as we are. That’s why Axis Consultants, Inc. is teaming up with Toys 4 Tots and the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve to host a drive for toys that will be distributed to needy... - December 20, 2011 - Axis Consultants, Inc.
TFI Envision, Inc. Collects 50% More Toys Than Last Year for the Annual St. Luke’s LifeWorks Holiday Gift Collection
"Our location on Route 1 directly across from Stew Leonard's - the world's largest dairy store - brings thousands of people right by our building every week. This year, we are so pleased to announce that we collected over 50% more toys and gifts than last year. People really opened their hearts to this collection and we are very grateful!" said Elizabeth P. Ball, President and Creative Director at TFI Envision, Inc. - December 19, 2011 - TFI Envision, Inc.