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.
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
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.
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
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
Alternative Community Services Helps Bridge the Gap for Disenfranchised Vets
Alternative Community Services, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, helps disenfranchised veterans obtain the much needed services well-meaning government agencies cannot provide or take too long to process. They are holding a fun and creative fundraiser in June to raise funds to continue running the organization. - April 29, 2011 - Alternative Community Services, Inc.
Miratel Solutions Expands CSR Business Strategies with Launch of Fully Accessible Website
Miratel Solutions implements Disability Community Involvement strategy through a partnership with eSSENTIAL Accessibility™. This new venture is part of Miratel’s latest step in proving its commitment to the disability community by helping individuals who have difficulty typing, moving a mouse, or reading a webpage gain online access with ease. - April 29, 2011 - Miratel Solutions
AnswerFirst’s Business Development Coordinator Volunteers for Tampa May Classic 5K
AnswerFirst Communications Business Development Coordinator volunteers for Tampa May Classic 5K Run in support of the Child Abuse Council. - April 29, 2011 - AnswerFirst
Imaginet Sponsors Charity Golf Tournament in Canlubang Philippines
A golf tournament to raise some funding for Philippine Cerebral Palsy Inc in Calumbang, Philippines. Imaginet is one of the sponsors to hold this event. - April 27, 2011 - Quadra Alliance
John A. Sorrentino, DMD, FAGD Donates to Japan Society's Earthquake Relief Fund
John A. Sorrentino, DMD, FAGD donated charitable funds to Japan Society's Earthquake Relief Fund. - April 27, 2011 - John A Sorrentino, DMD, FAGD
Excel Moving & Storage to Donate Moving Services to Band Together
Carolina Moving Company Provides Services for Charitable Concert Event - April 27, 2011 - Excel Moving & Storage
ecoShuttle Event Aims to Raise Funds & Garden Beds for Local Charity
ecoShuttle, a sustainable charter bus company based in Portland, OR, is planning a fundraising party at their new location. The soiree is an effort to promote ecoShuttle’s participation in Portland’s Growing Gardens program Dawn of the Bed. The company is holding the family-friendly party at their headquarters Sunday, May 1st located at 2420 NE Columbia Boulevard in northeast Portland. Party-goers can expect to find live music, delicious food, beer, wine, a silent auction, crafts and more. - April 22, 2011 - ecoShuttle
Volunteer Week: Seventh Estate PR and Good and Co. Receive Halifax Volunteer Award and Hopes to Encourage Other Businesses to Help Out in Their Communities
Colleen Gareau of Seventh Estate PR and Chris Crowell of Good and Co. are two of the 2011 Halifax Regional Municipality Volunteer Award recipients. They hope to encourage others to get involved and help build stronger communities. - April 22, 2011 - The Seventh Estate Public Relations Group
Industrial Electrical Company Participates in Annual Food & Clothing Drive
Industrial Electrical Company continues it's tradition of reaching out a helping hand to the local community. All during the month of April, 2011, collection sites are set up to collect food and new or lightly-used clothing for the needy. The IEC - Gospel Mission Food & Clothing Drive is an... - April 22, 2011 - Industrial Electrical Company
AnswerFirst Answering Service Joins VIVO to Support the Florida Orchestra
AnswerFirst Communications, a live telephone answering service, joins VIVO, Vitally Involved Volunteers for the Florida Orchestra. - April 22, 2011 - AnswerFirst
Author Hazlewood Believes Book "Chester Goes to Africa" Has Lessons for Earthday
Chester the eco-friendly mouse in pursuing his resolve aims to entertain and sensitize kids to an appreciation of the environment. - April 21, 2011 - Leyland Hazlewood
Amber Rupinta and Shae Crisson of ABC11 Eyewitness News to Emcee Angels Among Us 5K & Family Fun Walk
Local News Anchors Serve as Emcees at Event to Benefit Duke University’s Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center - April 21, 2011 - ABC 11 Eyewitness News
Rentricity Completes Energy Recovery Installation in New England Water Treatment Plant
Rentricity’s twin-turbine 62 Kilowatt Micro Hydro Flow-to Wire System design creates green electricity for the City of Keene. - April 20, 2011 - Rentricity Inc.
HotSpring World Brings a Happy Easter to Nottingham Children's Hospital
HotSpring World, Nottingham's leading supplier of hot tubs and spas, are planning a range of charity events to support the Nottingham Children's Hospital this Easter, including an Easter Egg collection for donations of Easter eggs, toys and books, and an Easter Egg Hunt. - April 20, 2011 - HotSpring World
Everyday is Earth Day for AcousticSheep LLC
Maker of SleepPhones and RunPhones does things little and big to ensure an environmentally friendly company. - April 16, 2011 - RunPhones
Futures Inc Joins Forces with First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Baden to Aid Military Families
US Military Pipeline to be Key Component of Effort to Reduce Unemployment and Underemployment Among Nation’s Veterans and Military Families. - April 15, 2011 - FuturesInc.com
AnswerFirst Answering Service Plans to Attend Relay for Life Charity Event
AnswerFirst Communications, an international telephone answering service, supports the American Cancer Society by attending Relay for Life Celebrity Bartending Event. - April 15, 2011 - AnswerFirst
Rohrich Lexus Casino Night to Benefit Japan Disaster Relief
Rohrich Lexus to host a fundraising event with a casino night theme on Friday, April 15 from 7:00-10:00 p.m. This fundraiser will benefit relief efforts in Japan, and introduce the launch of the new Lexus CT 200H. - April 14, 2011 - Rohrich Lexus
Construction Digital Takes a Look Inside TD Bank’s Net-Zero Energy Store in the April Issue
An inside look at TD Bank’s net-zero energy store in Florida - April 13, 2011 - WDM Group
DynGlobal Sends Water Purification Units to Japan
DynGlobal, a Southern California company specializing in renewable energy and advanced technology solutions, has completed an initial shipment of its solar powered water purification units to Japan. DynGlobal's units are capable of purifying water to remove bacteria, cysts, viruses, pathogens, heavy metals such as arsenic and lead and most importantly, radioactive contaminants such as uranium and iodine 131, to high potable drinking standards which exceed WHO suggested levels. - April 10, 2011 - DynGlobal
ABC11 Eyewitness News Makes Severe Weather Radios Available to N.C. Residents at Reduced Cost
Radios Share Emergency Information from National Weather Service, U.S. Department of Homeland Security - April 10, 2011 - ABC 11 Eyewitness News
Vern Davenport Joins JDRF Hope Gala Committee
Local Healthcare Leader Partners with Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation to Host the 8th Annual Hope Gala - April 10, 2011 - Vern Davenport
Fuentek Senior Consultant to Raise Money for Pulmonary Fibrosis
Karen Hiser’s “Swim To Breathe” Fundraiser Will Occur April 15 - April 10, 2011 - Fuentek, LLC
Governor General of Jamaica, Sir Patrick Allen, ON, GCMG, CD, Has Been Named Patron of the Issa Trust Foundation
The Issa Trust Foundation board announced today the appointment of His Excellency the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen ON, GCMG, CD, to the position of Patron of the Issa Trust Foundation. - April 09, 2011 - Issa Trust Foundation
Help and Support Japan Tsunami Affected with Sacramento Web Design Company LOJO Group
Sacramento Web Design Company – LOJO Group has announced they will donate 10% of its website design sales for Japan Tsunami affected people. - April 09, 2011 - LOJO Group LLC
Laser Spine Institute to Participate in Great American Cleanup
Leader in Endoscopic Spine Surgery Partners with Keep America Beautiful to Keep Communities Clean and Safe. - April 09, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute