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.
New Line of Eco-Friendly Drapery Fabrics from FactoryDirectDrapes.com
The eco-Friendly Drapery Fabric collection offers natural fabrics like organic 100% pure cotton, hemp and recycled fabrics. - October 05, 2011 - Factory Direct Drapes
Accountants for Social Good Profiles a Successful Microlending Endeavor
With the concept of microlending being rather new to social entrepreneurs in established and developing countries, Kiva.org stalwart lending team, Accountants for Social Good (ASG) shows how loans to people in the third-world are both helpful, necessary, and also sound investments. - October 04, 2011 - Accountants for Social Good
NiteTimeToys.com Announces Second Annual "Spreading Good Vibes" Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser
Online sexual health retailer, NiteTimeToys.com to donate 10% of proceeds beginning today and throughout the month of October to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, while offering a 10% discount and free gift to customers. - September 30, 2011 - NiteTimeToys.com
Breakthrough Service to Supervise Children’s Use of Mobiles Launched by mm Technologies
This breakthrough technology allows parents to see who their children are connected to, know where they are at all times, receive alerts when they arrive somewhere safely, be alerted to signs of cyber-bullying, prevent sexting and view internet sites visited by their children. It also has the unique feature called "I’m Lost" which, when activated, sends a map and location of the child to parents or an older brother/sister. - September 30, 2011 - mm Technologies
Borcherding Buick GMC Selling Famous, Luxury Passchal Bags to Benefit the American Heart Association
Passchal bags are available at the Borcherding Buick GMC location at 9737 Kings Auto Mall Road in Deerfield Township. Hours are Monday through Thursday 7:30am to 9:00pm. Saturday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. The entire collection can be viewed online at www.passchal.com. As an additional incentive to buy local from Borcherding, bags will be discounted from online pricing and 10% of the profits will be donated to American Heart Association GO RED for Women to further advance their mission. - September 30, 2011 - Borcherding Buick GMC
TFI Envision Donates Power Macs to New Youth Center
TFI Envision, Inc., the Norwalk, CT based award-winning design firm, has donated two Power Mac G5 computers to be used by the children and teenagers at the new Youth Center. “When we heard that the Youth Center would have PCs, we thought it would be important for them to have Macs so they could explore the differences and similarities between the two. For creative work, Mac is our product of choice,” said Elizabeth P. Ball, President / Creative Director of TFI Envision, Inc. - September 29, 2011 - TFI Envision, Inc.
Mango Madness Skin Care to Donate $1.00 Per Sale for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Mango Madness Skin Care, a leading manufacturer and seller of paraben free skin care products, will donate $1.00 from every sale on its website to breast cancer research during October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month. - September 29, 2011 - Mango Madness Skin Care
Sunny Island Children’s Drawing Contest Gets Underway
Supported by the Cyprus Tourism Organization, Uniastrum Bank and web portal Banki.ru, are running an online competition for children called Sunny Island. - September 29, 2011 - Uniastrum Bank
Old Tappan Volunteer Fire Department is Ready to Spoon
Old Tappan's first Spoon Me Frozen Yogurt Shop earmarks "Keep the Change" Donations to Support Fire Prevention and Education during October. - September 29, 2011 - Spoon Me
Insight Global Becomes Corporate Sponsor of Soldiers Angels
Insight Global supports Soldiers Angels in their efforts to support and honor American soldiers. - September 29, 2011 - Insight Global
Ensuring Veterans Have a Comfortable Place to Sleep
Ken, and the folks at America’s Mattress Philadelphia, heard about the annual fundraising drive in support of the Philadelphia Veterans Multi-Service and Education Center, and decided to help. - September 28, 2011 - America's Mattress Philadelphia
SBM's 5th Annual Back-to-School Backpack Program Earns an A+ with Employees
In preparation for the 2011-2012 school year, SBM’s 5th annual Back-to-School Backpack Program successfully delivered 5,372 backpacks filled with grade specific school supplies to its employees’ children and grandchildren entering grades K-8. Since its inception in 2007, the... - September 28, 2011 - SBM Management, LP
MINI Cooper Enthusiasts Gather in Support of the Loma Linda Ronald McDonald House
It's time for the 3rd Annual MINIs for Kids Poker Run hosted at MINI of Ontario, this Saturday, October 1, 2011. - September 28, 2011 - MINI of Ontario
TheDogMaOnline, llc., Announces Exciting New Relationship with Atlanta Pet Rescue to the Aid Atlanta No-Kill Shelter Project to Help Area Shelter Pets Find Furever Homes
TheDogMaOnline, llc., announces exciting new relationship with Atlanta Pet Rescue (APR) to their Aid Atlanta No-Kill Shelter Project to help area shelter pets find furever homes. - September 27, 2011 - TheDogMaOnline,llc
HelpersUnite.com, World’s First Crowdfunding Site to Tie Artistic Projects and Business Ventures to Charitable Giving, Chooses Wells Bring Hope as a Featured Cause
HelpersUnite.com, new crowdfunding site that ties together artistic or business projects with charitable giving highlights Wells Bring Hope as a featured Cause at launch. Wells Bring Hope is dedicated to raising awareness and funds to drill for clean water wells in Africa. - September 26, 2011 - Crowdnetic
Candace Muzny Racing Goes Pink
NASCAR Driver Candace Muzny is teaming up with Process Pink Payments to raise funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. - September 25, 2011 - Go Pink Payments
Access Self Storage’s Boot Scootin’ Benefit Brings in $1500
Lancaster residents successfully scooted their boots at Access Self Storage’s first annual Boot Scootin’ Benefit earlier this year. The event, which brought in $1500 for the Lancaster Education Foundation and the Lancaster Outreach Center, was designed to give neighbors the chance to... - September 25, 2011 - Access Self Storage & Truck Rental
MedPro Rx, Inc. Awards 49 Scholarships to Students Nationwide
Specialty Pharmacy Has Donated Nearly $300,000 Through “Education Is Power” Program - September 24, 2011 - MedPro Rx, Inc.
The Continental Group Provides an Extreme Home Makeover for the Center for Family and Child Enrichment Group Home
The Continental Group (TCG) announced today its participation in an extreme Home Makeover for the Center for Family and Child Enrichment, starting on Monday, Sept. 19th, 2011. This event aims to renovate a foster home from the Center located in Miami. - September 23, 2011 - Continental Group
Lexus of Greenville Sponsors Cliffs Residents Outreach: Greenville, South Carolina, Dealership is a Bronze Sponsor of Homecoming at The Lake
Lexus of Greenville, a premier Lexus dealership in Greenville, South Carolina, is proud to announce its role as a Bronze Sponsor of Cliffs Residents Outreach’s (CRO) annual fundraiser, Homecoming at the Lake, taking place on Saturday, September 24, 2011, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. CRO is a local... - September 23, 2011 - Lexus of Greenville
John Isner and Sam Querrey Announce the 2nd Annual Crown BMW Charity Challenge
Tennis Stars John Isner and Sam Querrey today announced the 2nd Annual “Crown BMW Charity Challenge hosted by John Isner and Sam Querrey” event will be held at the historic Starmount Forest Country Club in Greensboro, NC, on Friday, November 18 and Saturday, November 19, 2011. Proceeds... - September 23, 2011 - Crown BMW of Greensboro
SBS Group Honors September 11th with Jersey Cares
On Sunday, September 11th, SBS Group employees volunteered with Jersey Cares for the September 11th Day of Service and Remembrance at Veterans Memorial Home in Menlo Park, New Jersey. SBS Group, a leading technology consulting firm in New Jersey, provides mid-market accounting & business... - September 23, 2011 - SBS Group
Vigor Ground Raising Funds for Hope 4 Kids International
Luka Hocevar of Vigor Ground proudly announces charity boot camps to raise funds for Hope 4 Kids International. - September 22, 2011 - Vigor Ground Fitness and Performance
University Scholarship Programme Launched to Support Orphans in Kenya
The First Group Partners with Hanne Howard Fund to Create Life-Changing Opportunities and "Break the Cycle of Poverty" - September 22, 2011 - The First Group
Live Oak Bank Supports the Atlanta Pet Rescue
Through a $1,000 sponsorship, Live Oak Bank helps to rescue homeless pets. - September 21, 2011 - Live Oak Bank
Women in Business Mingle with the Media Event Raises Scholarship Money
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce Women in Business group reports their first-ever wine auction on September 7 raised over $900 to support the WIB Scholarship Fund with Florida Gulf Coast University. Sonya Sawyer, CFO of employee-owned Home-Tech, hosted a successful event in their showroom... - September 21, 2011 - Home-Tech
Spotlight Shines on Invisible Disabilities Champions at Annual Honors Banquet on 10/02/11 - Including Keynote Speaker Luis Carlos Montalván and His Service Dog Tuesday
Invisible Disabilities Association will be honoring the following: National Organization of Rare Disorders (NORD); Dave Dias; Kevin Custer; David Sandusky; Kent Thiry of Davita; Association of Hole in the Wall Camps; Theresa Marchetta of KMGH; Cancer Treatment Centers of America; Margaret A Ferrante MD; David Martz MD of ILADS and Jane Brown. Keynote Speaker will be Luis Carlos Montalván and Tuesday; MC will be Rick Crandall KEZW. Special Guest will be NSA Hall of Fame Speaker Karyn Buxman, RN. - September 19, 2011 - Invisible Disabilities Association
Tokyo Bay Traders, tokyobaytraders.com Announces Five-Year Renewable Energy Commitment
Tokyo Bay Traders, www.tokyobaytraders.com Announces Five-Year Renewable Energy Commitment - Purchase Covers 75 Percent of Tokyo Bay Traders Electric Consumption - September 19, 2011 - Tokyo Bay Traders
The Continental Group is a Gold Sponsor of 6th Annual Pink Ribbon Luncheon
The Continental Group (TCG), a FirstService Residential Management company, announced it is a Gold Sponsor of the 6th Annual Pink Ribbon Luncheon for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure® in South Florida on Wed., Oct. 19, 2011. The event will be held at 10 a.m. at the Woodfield Country Club... - September 18, 2011 - Continental Group
Vermont Furniture Sale Supports Hurricane Irene Disaster Relief
Vermont furniture company donates 100% of Profits to Hurricane Irene Disaster Relief Fund. - September 17, 2011 - Vermont Woods Studios
Basement Doctor Reviews Charity Work, Helps Columbus Area Mid-Ohio Food Bank
As part of its review of charitable causes, The Basement Doctor waterproofing, crawl space and foundation repair company is supporting the Mid-Ohio Foodbank at the Independence High School at Eastmoor Academy High School Football Game. As part of the ABC6/FOX28 High School Football "Game of... - September 17, 2011 - The Basement Doctor
The Arizona Team Holds Clothing Drive for International Rescue Committee
The Phoenix based company accepted clothing of all sizes to help children and adults who have been rescued from disasters across the world. - September 17, 2011 - The Arizona Team
Staunton Subaru Hosts DNA LifePrint Child Safety Event
A DNA LifePrint Child Safety Event will be hosted by Staunton Subaru near Charlottesville, VA, on Saturday, September 17. - September 16, 2011 - Staunton Subaru
Memorablegifts.com Includes Precautionary Information About Breast Cancer Inside Every Package Shipped
To help educate the public about an extremely important cause, this October MemorableGifts.com is supporting Breast Cancer Awareness month by including a detailed pamphlet from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with every package that is sent out. Additionally, Memorable Gifts will... - September 16, 2011 - Memorable Gifts
Salem-Keizer School District Names Maps Credit Union Business Partner of the Month
The Salem-Keizer School District honored Maps Credit Union as Business Partner of the Month at its board meeting last night. The award recognizes the credit union for its long-standing support of the district, in particular the recently announced donation of $50,000. The district has chosen to use... - September 16, 2011 - Maps Credit Union
Hyundai Hope on Wheels and St. Charles Hyundai Working to Raise Childhood Cancer Awareness in St. Louis
September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and St. Charles Hyundai in St. Louis and the Hope on Wheels Program have teamed up to raise funding and awareness for childhood cancer. The Hyundai Hope on Wheels Program and St. Charles Hyundai in St. Louis are working to raise awareness for... - September 16, 2011 - St. Charles Hyundai
GoFizzbo.com Supports Habitat for Humanity Donates Portion of Proceeds - Doing Well by Doing Good
GoFizzbo.com, the fastest growing online marketplace of For Sale By Owner (“FSBO” pronounced “Fizzbo”) properties is proud to announce their support of Habitat for Humanity and pledges to donate a portion of all proceeds to their cause. - September 16, 2011 - GoFizzbo.com
Bob Gillingham Ford and The Three-Deuce-Five Marine Foundation Host 3rd Annual Charity Golf Outing
Bob Gillingham Ford teams up with The Three-Deuce-Five Marine Foundation for their 3rd Annual Charity Golf Outing benefiting military Veterans on Friday, September 16th, at Bunker Hill Golf House in Medina. - September 15, 2011 - Bob Gillingham Ford
The Arizona Team Holds Charity Poker Tournament to Raise Money for the Fisher House
The Arizona Team was able to raise over $500 through their charity poker night. - September 15, 2011 - The Arizona Team
Pennyroyal Studio Announces Signature Collection Collaboration with James Durbin
Proceeds from the Pennyroyal Studio and James Durbin Design to Benefit Tourette Syndrome Association - September 15, 2011 - Pennyroyal Studio
Infinite Joins Companies Across the Country to Raise Money for Operation Smile
Infinite will be attending a charity dodgeball tournament in Puerto Rico to raise money for Operation Smile. - September 15, 2011 - Infinite
Local Hair Stylist Transforms Parking Space Into Salon: Mishi Nova Celebrates PARK(ing) Day with Eco-Friendly Hair Makeovers
This Friday is PARK(ing) day and local eco-hair stylist Mishi Nova will be offering 10-minute street makeovers in her “hair parklet” located on Mission St. between 3rd and New Montgomery in SOMA. PARK(ing) day, originating in San Francisco, has now become an international event. The... - September 14, 2011 - Morphic
The Greater Allen Cathedral Inaugural Parade and Youth and Young Adult Day of Service
Keeping with its theme of Transforming Community, the Honorable Reverend Dr. Floyd H. Flake and The Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York officially invites you to attend Youth and Young Adult Service Day and Inaugural Parade. Elected officials, Queens Elite Marching Band, Girl Scouts, Color... - September 14, 2011 - The Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York
ASR Companies Joins The Fight Against Childhood Cancer by Sponsoring the McDonald Hyundai Hope Charity Golf Tournament
Locally owned full-service contractor, ASR Companies, has announced their sponsorship of the 2011 McDonald Hyundai Hope Foundation Charity Golf Tournament benefiting Children’s Hospital. - September 14, 2011 - McDonald Hyundai
Arendell Animal Hospital is Proud to Form a Partnership with the Charity Pets for Patriots, Inc., That Connects Shelter Pets with Military Families
Pets For Patriots is a registered charity that connects hard-to-adopt shelter pets with service and veteran members of the United States Military. As their partner they provide those pets a discount on veterinary services for the lifetime of the adopted pet. - September 13, 2011 - Arendell Animal Hospital
9/11 & Heroes Memorial Event Hosted by the Brotherhood for Sheepdog
The Brotherhood for Sheepdog is running a 9/11 & Heroes Memorial Event during the week of September 11th-18th. This is a nationwide event for people to take the time to recognize & support a noble cause and reflect on being an American. - September 12, 2011 - Brotherhood, LLC
9/11 10th Anniversary Challenge Coin Raising $911,000 for U.S. Military and First Responders via USO and NYPD
COINFORCE.com announced the 9/11 10th Anniversary "Never Forget" Challenge Coin fundraiser benefiting U.S. active-duty military, dependents, veterans, wounded warriors and first responders. COINFORCE.com owners and Retired Air Force Veterans Jordan and Donna Haines plan to help raise more than $911,000 this year for organizations such as the USO, New York Police Department and Veterans of Foreign Wars. - September 11, 2011 - COINFORCE.com
Spine Health Foundation, Inc. and Alpha Natural Resources Collaborate to Help the Disadvantaged Who Suffer from Spinal Disorders
The Spine Health Foundation, Inc. (SHF), is pleased to recognize Alpha Natural Resources as presenting sponsor for its Inaugural Event. The event took place on Sept. 10, 2011, at the Olde Farm in Bristol, Va. "This event marks the official beginning of the Spine Health Foundation, Inc. and we... - September 11, 2011 - The Spine Health Foundation, Inc.
Gary Lang Subaru Sponsors Norge Ski Training Center
Gary Lang Subaru has teamed up with the Norge Ski Club as a sponsor for the 2011-2012 Ski Jump season. - September 10, 2011 - Gary Lang Auto Group
Upper Arlington vs. Gahanna Lincoln High School Football Food Drive from The Basement Doctor
At Upper Arlington High School, The Basement Doctor waterproofing, crawl space and foundation repair company raised food and cash donations for the Mid-Ohio Foodbank. - September 10, 2011 - The Basement Doctor