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.
Cramer Honda of Venice Announces Its Sponsorship of the Second Annual Wiener Dog Derby
The Second Annual Wiener Dog Derby was held May 7th at the 17th Street Park in Sarasota this past weekend. According to Cramer Honda of Venice General Manager Lance O'Fallon "We had a tremendous turn out again this year and a great time was had by all especially the Wiener Dogs." Cramer... - June 08, 2011 - Cramer Honda of Venice
Le Meridien Amman Collects 40 Units Upon Blood Donation Campaign Conclusion
Le Meridien Amman, a subsidiary of Starwood Hotels and Resorts, concluded last week the blood donation campaign for it associates, under the supervision of the National Blood Bank. The facility at the hotel was equipped with all technical requirements to render the yearly process a... - June 08, 2011 - Le Meridien Amman
Summer Jobs for Palm Beach County Young Adults Take on a New Twist
The eight week summer program will provide the youth of Palm Beach County (ages 15 to 21) classroom entrepreneurship training reinforced by hands on paid practical experience in cultural environments such as museums, art galleries, theaters, cultural marketing programs and other community cultural venues. - June 07, 2011 - Rainbow Marketing Inc Dba Global Business Development Center
Middle East Event Awards 2011 Honors Sam Katiela for Outstanding Contribution to Events Industry and Awards mamemo for Contribution to Sustainability
mamemo productions Managing & Creative Director recognized in the region's prestigious events industry awards, wins sustainability award. - June 07, 2011 - mamemo productions
Oklahoma Wildland Fire Management Company Host Charity Event to Benefit Wildland Firefighter Foundation
Chloeta Fire, LLC, will host an Indian Taco benefit on Friday June 17, 2011 from 11:00 am–1:00 pm in Oklahoma City to help the Wildland Firefighter Foundation. - June 05, 2011 - Chloeta
Fayetteville’s Kickin’ Chicken Presents Tornado Relief Check to Pine Forest High School
Local restaurant holds Pine Forest High School Day, donates 20% of sales. - June 05, 2011 - The Kickin Chicken
KeepCalling Teams Up with Habitat for Humanity
During May 30th - May 31st 10 members of the KeepCalling team from Sibiu, Romania joined Habitat for Humanity Beius in their efforts to built a home for a family in need. - June 05, 2011 - KeepCalling
It’s a Green Win for Buy As You View and One Lucky Customer
South Wales based retail and consumer finance company, Buy As You View (BAYV) has announced the winner of its "Win A Car" competition to be Mrs. S. O’Reilly from Aberdare who is thrilled about owning and driving such an eco-friendly vehicle. - June 04, 2011 - Buy As You View
Brookcourt Solutions Cycle London-Paris for Computer Aid International Charity for the 2nd Year
The Brookcourt team return safely and help to raise £35,000 for Computer Aid International - June 03, 2011 - Brookcourt Solutions
YesStyle helps Chinese Canadian Miracle Weekend Raise Funds for British Columbia Children's Hospital
Leading online Asian fashion retailer YesStyle is proud to announce its sponsorship of the 2011 Chinese Canadian Miracle Weekend to be held June 4, 2011 in Vancouver, British Columbia (BC), Canada. Organized by the Chinese Canadian community in Vancouver and now in its 24th year, the Chinese... - June 03, 2011 - YesStyle
Join Radio Green Talk Host Diana Dehm, and "The Greenest Man in Hollywood" Ed Begley, Jr. & Rachelle Carson-Begley & Linda Adams, California EPA on June 4th & 5th, 2011
Join Radio Green Talk Host Diana Dehm, and listen to what the “The Greenest Man in Hollywood” Ed Begley, Jr. and his “Lighter Shade of Green and Health Expert” wife, Rachelle Carson-Begley, of the TV Hit Series “Living with Ed” along with Linda Adams, Secretary of California’s Environmental Protection Agency had to say about the State of California’s Environmental Education Initiative reaching 6.2 million K-12 students, June 4th and 5th, 2011 on the Radio Green Talk Radio Network. - June 02, 2011 - Radio Green Talk
Thomas J Sherwood Law Purchases Two Shuttle Buses to Donate to Local Church
Thomas J Sherwood Law purchased two shuttle buses to donate to the Turkey Creek Church of God for transporting the youth and elderly to church services. - June 02, 2011 - Thomas J Sherwood Law
Aperio Group Expands Faith-Based Investment Strategies with Catholic Advocacy Portfolio
Aperio Group announces its Catholic Advocacy Russell 3000 portfolio. The portfolio adheres to the US Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) SRI investing guidelines. The Aperio Catholic Advocacy Portfolio is available to HNW and institutional investors through Separately Managed Accounts (SMA). - June 01, 2011 - Aperio Group
HotSpring World Springs Into Action for Children
HotSpring World, the leading supplier of hot tubs and spas throughout the UK, has been working with top children's charities in a range of fund-raising activities at its network of hot tub showrooms across the country. - May 28, 2011 - HotSpring World
Greystar Joins Initiative to Package 100,000 Meals for Ghana
Greystar joins forces with DeBartolo Development and the Kobel Family Foundation to help feed the hungry. Feeding Children Everywhere will be facilitating a food packing event where volunteers can donate their time to package 100,000 meals for hungry children in Ghana. These healthy meals will be... - May 28, 2011 - Greystar
Connect Your Home Donates Shoes for Japan Earthquake Relief Effort
Employees and Local Community Donate Over 250 Pairs of Shoes to Soles4Souls Japan Project. - May 27, 2011 - Connect Your Home
YourCause Adds Sixth Language to CSRconnect Global Employee Engagement Platform
YourCause launches Japanese as a sixth language to their CSRconnect Employee Engagement Platform in an effort to meet the growing multilingual needs of corporate social responsibility programs. - May 26, 2011 - YourCause, LLC
Beyond Spots & Dots to Sponsor Employee at the 23rd Annual Pirates Family Fun Run/Walk for Epilepsy
Pittsburgh advertising agency Beyond Spots & Dots will sponsor its graphic designer at the Pirates Family Fun Run/Walk for Epilepsy. - May 26, 2011 - Beyond Spots & Dots, Inc.
Oklahoma Wildfire Management Company Assists with Search and Rescue in Joplin, MO
Oklahoma-based wildfire management company, Chloeta Fire, LLC, provides voluntary assistance to tornadoes in Joplin, Missouri. - May 26, 2011 - Chloeta
Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce's Annual Event Raises More Than $46,000 for Its Endowed Scholarship at the Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management
The Grand Wine & Food Affair Scholarship Endowment provides critical financial support to students pursuing careers in hospitality management, culinary arts, and spirituous beverage management and marketing. - May 26, 2011 - Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce
Local Fitness Club Exercises for a Cause
Local members of Atlanta-based FitWit recently gave of their time and talent to help clean up around East Atlanta’s Maynard E. Jackson High School. The clean up, which took place on Saturday, April 16th from 9 am to 2 pm, is a continuation of FitWit’s ongoing commitment of “giving back” to the local community. - May 25, 2011 - FitWit
Country Music Star Jimmy Wayne Discusses Homelessness in Passage Home Podcast
Native North Carolina Country Singer to Share His Story at “My Story, My Song” On June 2. - May 25, 2011 - Passage Home
Hitachi Data Systems in Conjunction with Hitachi Foundation Are Pleased to Announce the Donation of $2,500 to Barefoot Kids Foundation
Barefoot Kids Foundation provides New Footwear for Children that are underprivileged, distressed or live below the poverty level in the U.S. - May 24, 2011 - Barefoot Kids Foundation
Casa Décor to Host “Surreal4Real” Charity Gala Benefiting Haven Hills, Inc and the Little Princess Foundation
An evening of fundraising and entertainment featuring an awards ceremony "Real Men Give Back," recognizing men in the community and in the world of sports and entertainment for their philanthropic contributions. Honorees include Jamie Foxx, Mark Jackson, Ed Roche, Peter Byrne Assemblyman Mike Davis, Russell Whittenburg, Shawn Marion and Boris Kodjoe. - May 24, 2011 - Casa Décor
Le Meridien Amman and Starwood Hotels and Resorts Launch Associate Fundraising Challenge to Raise Money for UNICEF’s Education Programmes in Pakistan and Romania
As Part of this Fundraising Effort throughout Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Le Meridien Amman is Hosting a Play for UNICEF Football Tournament in Support of Starwood’s 2011 Road to Awareness Campaign. - May 24, 2011 - Le Meridien Amman
Three Seven Marketing Group Raises Over $1000 Participating in Relay for Life
Three Seven Marketing Group raised money for the American Cancer Society and participated in Relay For Life. - May 23, 2011 - Three Seven Marketing Group
AmpleHarvest.org Campaign Marks Its Two Year Anniversary
Only two years old, AmpleHarvest.org now helping nearly 4,000 food pantries across all 50 states become “visible” to local growers with excess garden produce. - May 22, 2011 - AmpleHarvest.org
CornerStone Title Named Habitat for Humanity “Partner in Hope”
Lakewood Ranch, Florida, Title Company Supports Worthy Cause. - May 22, 2011 - CornerStone Title
Foot Solutions Pedorthists in Arizona Prove They Are in the Business of Helping People - Hundreds to Receive Free Shoes on Sunday, May 22
Hundreds of Phoenix homeless and working poor will receive more than $50,000 worth of shoes donated and professionally fit by Foot Solutions Pedorthists in Arizona on Sunday, May 22 - May 18, 2011 - Foot Solutions Arizona
New Leases Mean Help for Relief Efforts
Two local apartment communities, the Springs at Madison and the Springs at Huntsville, will donate $100 to the American Red Cross for every new lease signed by June 30, 2011. Efforts go to support Alabama communities affected by the tornadoes on April 27, 2011. - May 18, 2011 - Continental Properties Company, Inc.
Dormzy Forms Tornado Relief Fund
Dormzy.com, LLC is sending aid to tornado and storm victims in Alabama. Please help. - May 17, 2011 - Dormzy.com, LLC
Rose Paving Donates $5,800 to Burr Ridge Police Department
As part of its corporate community relations program, Rose Paving Company, headquartered in Bridgeview, IL, has donated $5,800 to the police department of neighboring Burr Ridge. Alan Rose, CEO, made an announcement regarding the donation during the Burr Ridge Village Board Meeting on Monday, May 9, at 7:00pm. In attendance were members of the board, trustees, Mayor Gary Grasso, Chief of Police John Madden and Deputy Chief Tim Vaclav. - May 12, 2011 - Rose Paving Company
Telecom Communications, Inc. Announces 2011 NYS FD Drill Team Season Sponsorship
Telecom Communications, Inc. announces their sponsorship of the 2011 new York State Fire Department Drill Team Season as the Series Sponsor and Exclusive Communications Sponsor. - May 12, 2011 - Telecom Communications, Inc.
IQ Tech Pros Teams with H.O.M.E. to Fund Military Care Packages
IQ Tech Pros joins the effort to help deliver over 1,000 care packages to U.S. troops in 2011 - May 11, 2011 - IQ Tech Pros
DiCicco Gulman & Company Announces “Summer of Service” to Benefit Area Nonprofit Organizations
DGC to Donate Hundreds of Hours of Assistance to Area Nonprofit Organizations - May 11, 2011 - DiCicco, Gulman & Company LLP
ATGStores.com Employees Teamed Up to Partner with Habitat for Humanity Seattle/South King County
ATGStores.com's family of more than 500 online stores would like to announce partnership with the Seattle/King County division of Habitat for Humanity. Employees participated in a build May 7th, 2011 in Kent, WA. ATGStores.com hopes to turn these volunteer opportunities into regular activities that... - May 11, 2011 - Allied Trade Group
Testa Produce to be Featured on Upcoming Episode of American Farmer
The Segment will Focus on Green Initiatives in the Produce and Food Production Industry - May 09, 2011 - DMG Productions, LLC
Brookcourt Solutions Raise £6000 for Computer Aid International
100km London Nightrider - Brookcourt Solutions together with Clients and Partners take on another almighty challenge for charity - May 09, 2011 - Brookcourt Solutions
Jump & Laugh Supports "Fun"draising
Jump & Laugh is a local inflatable company focusing on supporting the community. From charitable sponsorships to affordable in-house rentals and family-friendly events, Jump & Laugh is very involved in the neighborhood of Fuquay-Varina and surrounding towns. Jump & Laugh supports the... - May 08, 2011 - Galvanek & Wahl Advertising Agency
Next Event of TAG Education Collaborative
www.TAGthink.com – With its overall goal to support the state’s technology industry, the Technology Association of Georgia – TAG – is investing in promising students via its TAG Education Collaborative. The collaborative's mission is to make tomorrow's leaders in technology today. - May 07, 2011 - TAG think
Laser Spine Institute Philadelphia Participates in Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure
Leader in Endoscopic Spine Surgery Participates in Breast Cancer Awareness Event - May 07, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Making Business Human: Cape Classics President & COO Robert Bradshaw Receives Suffolk University’s Annual Sustainability Award
The Sawyer Business School Center for Global Business Ethics and Law recently awarded Robert Bradshaw, President & COO of South African wine importer Cape Classics, the first Annual Sustainability Award for his commitment to sustainability in the marketplace. The Center’s current board selected Mr. Bradshaw from a pool of nominees including former Suffolk Alums and other business executives in the greater Boston business community who are exemplary leaders in sustainable development. - May 06, 2011 - Cape Classics
AnswerFirst Answering Service Sponsors AIA Cinco De Mayo Golf Tournament
AnswerFirst Communications, an international telephone answering service, provided corporate sponsorship for the first annual AIA Tampa Bay Cinco De Mayo Golf Tournament. - May 06, 2011 - AnswerFirst
MyLLC.com Joins Forces with Startup America Partnership to Assist, Educate and Protect Emerging Entrepreneurs and Businesses Nationwide
Nation’s leading document filing and business entity formation company specializing in LLC and Corporation formations joins Fortune 500 Companies, National Non-Profits in supporting President Obama’s Startup America Partnership vision. - May 04, 2011 - MyLLC.com
Mama Bracelets Supports The American SIDS Institute and Begins Working with Another Organization to Raise Funds
MB wraps up its sales of The SIDS Awareness “HALO” Bracelet in support of The American SIDS Institute. It now turns its attention to another organization offering its help and support. - April 30, 2011 - Mama Bracelets
Dick Hannah Dealerships Supports Summer Scholarships at WSU Vancouver
Dick Hannah Dealerships is on a mission to make a difference in Southwest Washington. One thing that’s making a difference is a $67,000 gift that will provide scholarships to 10 Mobile Technology Research Fellows in the creative media and digital culture program at Washington State University... - April 30, 2011 - Dick Hannah Dealerships
Pink Koala Design’s the Life After Joey Project
Local designer gives back to her community’s women and children in need. - April 30, 2011 - Pink Koala Design
Confero, Inc. Sponsors Triangle Goes Red for Women Luncheon May 6
Customer Experience Measurement Firm Supports Event to Raise Awareness of Heart Disease as Leading Cause of Death for Women - April 30, 2011 - Confero, Inc.
Accor Wins Two Awards for Its CSR Initiatives in Thailand
Industry peers recognise Accor’s commitment to improve the lives of underprivileged children and the prevention of HIV/Aids in Thailand. - April 30, 2011 - Accor
Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance Opens Special Claims Phone Number for Tornado Claims
The recent storms throughout Virginia have caused incredible damage. Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance realizes that their members need them quickly in this turbulent time, so they've set up a special phone number to call for faster claims service. - April 29, 2011 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance