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.
YourCause Reaches Milestone by Supporting a Network of More Than One Million Eligible Employees
CSRconnect, an employee engagement platform and product of YourCause, now supports a network of more than one million eligible employees. - July 14, 2011 - YourCause, LLC
Stanbridge College Raises Over $1,450 for Convoy of Hope, Disaster Relief for Joplin, Missouri
Stanbridge College students, staff and faculty have raised over $1,450 for Convoy of Hope disaster response efforts for the town of Joplin, Missouri. - July 14, 2011 - Stanbridge University
Services Group of America Sets up Minot Associate Recovery Fund
The parent company of the only operating foodservice distributor in Minot, N.D., has set up a disaster recovery fund for its Associates affected by the record flooding there. - July 13, 2011 - Services Group of America
Atlantic Capital Trust, LLC Announces Sponsorship of Art for Africa™ Auction in PA.
Atlantic Capital Trust, LLC has announced it will sponsor the second Art for Africa™ auction showcasing leading American, Africa-American and African contemporary artists to be held on Thursday, November 17, 2011. Funds raised will support the work of Africa Foundation, whose mission is to... - July 13, 2011 - Atlantic Capital Trust, LLC
Certifikid and Casey Cares Foundation Announce Partnership
Certifikid and the Casey Cares Foundation have announced that they have joined forces and formed a partnership. As part of their collaboration, Certifikid will be offering Casey Cares’ critically ill children and their families the activities that they promote daily, and initiating relationships between their supporters and the Foundation. These opportunities will be part of the charity’s Family Festivities program. - July 12, 2011 - Casey Cares Foundation
AutoCricket.com Gives Back on Fourth of July
AutoCricket.com teams up with local organizations to provide an unforgettable experience to those less fortunate this Fourth of July. - July 10, 2011 - AutoCricket.com
Local Software Engineer Returns Home to Nepal to Prove That Power is Knowledge
Seattle software engineer Tilak Pun sets out to establish solar power for a school in his native village in Nepal. The project will provide enough electricity to power a classroom of computers, opening up a world of educational and professional possibilities for the students of Shikha Secondary School. - July 09, 2011 - Knowledge Mosaic Inc.
Thornton & Grooms Honors Local Charitable Groups Through Their Hearts & Heroes Award
Local company, Thornton & Grooms, helps out customer nominated charitable organizations with their Hearts & Heroes monthly award. - July 09, 2011 - Thornton & Grooms
TexTango Partners with Airline Ambassadors International to Help Combat Human Trafficking
For every text sent on behalf of AAI this month, TexTango will make a donation and include a free banner ad to raise awareness. - July 09, 2011 - TexTango
Fit Body Boot Camp Culver City Announces Grand Opening and Children’s Charity Benefit
Fit Body Bootcamp, the one-of-a-kind body transformation fitness program, will hold a grand opening and charity event in Culver City, California on Saturday, July 9th. 100% of the benefits of the day’s sign-ups will benefit local children’s charity, Kids With No Limits. In addition to benefiting the program in general, Fit Body Bootcamp Culver City commits to raising $2000 for the Yaels family, whose son is involved in the Kids With No Limits program. - July 09, 2011 - Fit Body Bootcamp Culver City
Kaufmann-Rothstein International is Eyeing Local Non-Government Organization as Recipient of Computer Sets
“It’s payback time!” This was according to Ms. Lindsay Kornemann, Kaufmann-Rothstein International’s Chief Operation Officer, as she announced that the management of Kaufmann-Rothstein International is in the process of choosing potential recipients of dozens of computer sets which will be doled out to deserving local non-government organizations in Asia where Kaufmann-Rothstein International operates. - July 08, 2011 - Kaufmann-Rothstein International
IDGI, Inc. Joins Firms Across the Country in a Charity Volleyball Tournament to Raise Money for Operation Smile
IDGI, Inc. helps raise over $1500 for Operation Smile. - July 07, 2011 - IDGI, Inc.
Bayer CropScience Participates in 2011 SmartCommute Challenge
Employees Pledged to Bus, Carpool, Bike or Telecommute in Annual Triangle Program - July 07, 2011 - Bayer CropScience
EMW, Inc. to Host Charity Poker Tournament for Operation Smile
EMW, Inc. will be hosting a charity poker tournament this August to raise money for Operation Smile. - July 07, 2011 - EMW, Inc.
EMW, Inc. Helps Raise Money for Local Cause in Charity Golf Tournament
EMW, Inc., a firm located in San Francisco, joined local companies, family and friends to help raise money for local charity, the Del Rosario Foundation. The outing helped raise close to $10,000 from entry fees, general donations and auctions. - July 07, 2011 - EMW, Inc.
EMW, Inc. Holds a Clothing Drive for Goodwill to Collect Donations of Over $2000 in Value
EMW, Inc. holds a clothing drive for Goodwill to help collect donations that value over $2000. - July 06, 2011 - EMW, Inc.
Atlantic Capital Trust, LLC Joins Philadelphia's 16th Annual Pride and Remembrance Run
Philadelphia's 16th annual Pride and Remembrance Run, sponsored by Atlantic Capital Trust, LLC , takes place this Saturday, July 9 at 10:00 a.m. The Run has hosted over 700 participants in recent years and raised more than $700,000 for a dozen Philadelphia charities. This year's proceeds will... - July 06, 2011 - Atlantic Capital Trust, LLC
Farmers & Merchants Bank to Showcase 600-Pound "Tidal Wave" Sculpture at Huntington Beach Fourth of July Parade
F&M Bank joins forces with longtime customer Huntington Beach Surfrider Foundation to stem the tide of beachside litter. - July 03, 2011 - Farmers & Merchants Bank
On Independence Day, DACRON® Brand Team Volunteers for Duty: Contributes Fiberfill and Sends Pillows to Medical Units on Front Lines
Supports “Pillows for Patriots” by shipping pillows bearing DACRON® fiber quality seal to wounded troops in Afghanistan and donating bale of America’s most familiar fiberfill brand to make thousands more. - July 02, 2011 - INVISTA
Magnetic Consulting Group Teams Up with Susan G. Komen and Passionately Pink For The Cure
Magnetic Consulting Group recently held a fundraiser associated with the Susan G. Komen Foundation. The company wanted to further team up with the foundation and has created a “Passionately Pink For The Cure” to raise money for the cause. - July 02, 2011 - Magnetic Consulting Group
Join Plaza Cadillac This Summer in Supporting the Leesburg Lightning
Plaza Cadillac is a proud supporter of Leesburg Lightning baseball. Join them for a good time with friends and family. - July 02, 2011 - Plaza Cadillac
Sterling Custom Homes Supports Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Central and South Texas
Austin Builder Matches Employee’s Fundraising Efforts - July 02, 2011 - Sterling Custom Homes
Cumberland Toyota Donation to Susan G Komen Matched by Toyota
Cumberland Toyota, a Cookeville, Tennessee Toyota dealership, was able to donate $15,000 to the Susan G. Komen Foundation thanks to Toyota's Dealer Match program. - July 02, 2011 - Cumberland Toyota
AnswerFirst Answering Service Sponsors South Tampa Chamber of Commerce 2011 Golf Classic
AnswerFirst Communications, an international telephone answering service, provides corporate sponsorship for the 15th Annual South Tampa Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic. - July 01, 2011 - AnswerFirst
Imaginet Sponsors School Supplies for Children Charity Event with ELCI
Imaginet Sponsors the Expats’s Ladies Charities on the School Supplies for Children project at the Bulao Elementary School of Iponan, Cagayan De Oro City. - July 01, 2011 - Quadra Alliance
Harley-Davidson of Lakeland® Disaster Relief Benefit Success
On Saturday, June 18, 2011 Harley-Davidson of Lakeland® hosted a Disaster Relief Benefit to provide assistance to the families of Cycle Connection Harley-Davidson® in Joplin, MO. $9,400.00 was raised. - June 30, 2011 - Harley-Davidson of Lakeland
Medix Staffing Solutions, Inc. Bolsters Support for Veterans as a Sponsor of Jared Allen’s “Homes for Wounded Warriors” Golf Tournament
Medix Staffing Solutions, Inc., a national staffing organization specialized in recruiting skilled personnel for clients in the Professional Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare and Information Technology industries, was a sponsor and participant in the second annual Night-Ops Charity Golf... - June 30, 2011 - Medix
Rose Paving Donates $5,000 to the Cancer Support Center
As part of its corporate community relations program, Rose Paving Company, headquartered in Bridgeview, IL, has donated $5,000 to the Cancer Support Center, a place of help, hope and healing in the Chicago Southland. Alan Rose, CEO, presented the donation on June 23. In attendance from the Center... - June 29, 2011 - Rose Paving Company
Spoetzl Brewery Supports Ongoing Red Cross Effort in Japan
Gift to Help Rebuild Earthquake and Tsunami Damage - June 29, 2011 - Spoetzl Brewery
Canadian Best-Selling Author Betska K-Burr Chooses India to Launch Her Next Trailblazing Book the "God" in Coaching the Key to a Happy Life
Affectionately known by Clients as “The Guru Coach™” Canadian best-selling author Betska K-Burr has chosen India to launch a trailblazing new book. The “God” in Coaching - The Key to a Happy Life sets an exciting new precedent for a rapidly evolving industry. Dr. Will Tuttle #1 Amazon best-selling author of The World Peace Diet calls The “God” in Coaching “… the bible of coaching.” For more information, please visit: http://thegodincoaching.com. - June 28, 2011 - Betska K-Burr
Makeover Magix is Now a Merchant Partner of UN Women Singapore
Singapore-Based Makeup Artist Agency Hopes to Contribute to Society through its Makeup Artistry Business - June 28, 2011 - Makeover Magix
Dermagist Donates to Build Groundbreaking New Center for the Treatment of Autism
Anti-Aging Skin Care Pioneer, Dermagist, has joined the battle along side professional golfer Ernie Els. Together they hope to raise enough money to build a $30 Million dollar center for Autistic Children. - June 26, 2011 - Dermagist Cosmeceuticals
Superior Grocers Launches Its Grand Opening of a Brand New Location in Baldwin Park, CA
Superior Grocers will open a new location in Baldwin Park, CA. Its grand opening will take place on Wednesday, June 29 at 9am at 14433 Ramona Blvd, Baldwin Park. As part of its commitment to the community, Superior will award a donation of $10,000 to Sierra Vista High School. - June 24, 2011 - Superior Grocers
Tampa’s Intelligent Office® Wins Two Awards for Contributions to Local Economy and Community
Intelligent Office activities and contributions also position VP Karen Gillman as finalist for local award by the Tampa Bay Business Journal. - June 24, 2011 - Intelligent Office of Tampa Bay
Katalyst Events Names Beneficiaries of Inaugural Safeway Fast & Furious Festival
Race Directors Chris McCrary and Kevin Magna, co-founders of Katalyst Events, LLC, announced that they have partnered with three Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) foundations, Augie’s Quest, ALS TDI, and The Blazeman Foundation, to share in a portion of the proceeds from the inaugural Safeway Fast & Furious Festival powered by Hill Physicians Medical Group. The all day health and wellness festival will take place Sunday, August 7, 2011 along Main Street in Pleasanton, CA. - June 24, 2011 - Katalyst Events
Formic Media Makes Donation to Help Local Charities
Formic Media, Inc. announced that it would be making a $500 donation to Dining to Give, a local company helping enable small acts of philanthropy through bi-monthly dinners held at the Oregon Culinary Institute. Formic Media has always had a commitment to the local community it serves. When... - June 23, 2011 - Formic Media, Inc.
Superior Grocers Launches Its Grand Opening of a Brand New Location in Oxnard, CA
Superior Grocers will open a new location in Oxnard, CA. Its grand opening will take place on Wednesday, June 22nd at 9am at 2401 Saviers Road, Oxnard. As part of its commitment to the community, Superior will award two schools with a donation of $5,000 each. The selected schools are Santa Clara High School and Harrington Elementary School. - June 22, 2011 - Superior Grocers
Atlantic Capital Trust, LLC Seeks to be an Example of How One Company Can Help in Fighting Hunger
As global food insecurity reaches all-time highs, Atlantic Capital Trust, LLC seeks to be an example of how one company can impact this growing crisis. Today, the company announced its commitment to end hunger for 100,000 families globally through a partnership with Heifer International. - June 22, 2011 - Atlantic Capital Trust, LLC
Magnetic Consulting Group Raises Money for Operation Smile
Magnetic Consulting Group participates in charity poker night to raise money for Operation Smile. - June 21, 2011 - Magnetic Consulting Group
AnswerFirst Answering Service Attends the AUSA Suncoast Chapter’s Purple Heart Ceremony
AnswerFirst Communications attended the AUSA Suncoast Chapter’s Purple Heart and Cake Cutting Ceremony in celebration of the US Army’s 236th Birthday at the V.A. Hospital in Tampa, FL. - June 17, 2011 - AnswerFirst
mamemo productions Awarded Green Event Management Prize by Swiss Business Council
Business group recognizes pioneering sustainability initiatives of mamemo productions. - June 17, 2011 - mamemo productions
7 Day Dental Presents Check to Japan Earthquake Victims at Taste of Anaheim
The team behind 7 Day Dental at 7DayDentalAnaheim.com presented a check worth $1,459.00 to Japan earthquake victims at the Taste of Anaheim Event in Garden Walk on May 12th, 2011. - June 16, 2011 - 7 Day Dental Anaheim
AutoCricket.com CEO Wins Man of Year 2011
Jason Brian, CEO of local Palm Beach business wins The Leukemia & Lymphoma Societies 2011 Man of the Year campaign. - June 16, 2011 - AutoCricket.com
Adaptation Chairman Shows International Conference Better Ways of Delivering Social Responsibility Policies
Bottom up approaches that engage and empower can achieve multiple outcomes. - June 16, 2011 - Adaptation Ltd
Jon Quick Select Events & The Hip Hop Loves Foundation Present "Deejays for the Cause - Southern Comfort" a Tornado/Flood Relief Benefit for the South
DJ Jon Quick's Jon Quick Select Events and The Hip Hop Loves Foundation join forces once again with their celebrity deejay friends to throw another party for a cause in NYC. This one is entitled, "Deejays for the Cause - Southern Comfort," and its being held at Taj NYC. This event will benefit the tornado and flood victims in the South. It will be hosted by writer/activist Kevin Powell. - June 15, 2011 - Jon Quick Select
Creative Shop Assists Thandi’s Takeaways with a New Premises
Creative Shop assists a fellow local Johannesburg based business with free shop fitting services. - June 13, 2011 - Creative Shop
North Shore Concepts Hosting Charity Golf Tournament for Operation Smile
North Shore Concepts will be hosting a Charity Golf Outing to raise money for Operation Smile. - June 13, 2011 - North Shore Concepts
Uniastrum Bank to Sponsor Revival of Sambo Wrestling for Russian Youth
After becoming title sponsor of the long-term social project Sambo for Kids earlier this year, the lender is now set on putting its weight behind the task of ensuring the regeneration of the patriotic sports movement Young Sambo Wrestler. - June 12, 2011 - Uniastrum Bank
Cedar Brook Financial Partners LLC Raises Money for MedWish International
Cedar Brook Financial Partner employees paid to wear jeans to work to support MedWish. Cedar Brook, one of Northeast Ohio's largest wealth management firms, counts MedWish as one of its many charitable giving programs. - June 12, 2011 - Cedar Brook Financial Partners LLC
Long® Fence Receives Multiple Awards for Safety Performance and Incident Prevention
Two local chapters of Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. have awarded Long® Fence the nationally recognized Gold STEP Award for safety performance and commitment to training and incident prevention. The Metro Washington chapter presented their award on May 19, 2011. The Virginia chapter... - June 11, 2011 - Long Fence