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’s Client Growth Triggers the Addition of Odessa Jenkins to the Leadership Team
YourCause LLC, provider of CSRconnect Employee Engagement Platform, is excited to announce the addition of Odessa Jenkins as the director of client services. The Director of Client Services will be responsible for providing existing clients with enhanced support, as well as, ongoing guidance to all... - August 14, 2014 - YourCause, LLC
Zeitgeist Movement Advocate to World Boldly: "It Makes Sense."
59-year old David Wayne, degreed electrical engineer, master certified marine and radio technician, scuba divemaster and sailboat owner, didn't start out with intentions to make a difference, he just got fed up. This past weekend, David pulled into his mooring just west of Regatta Pointe Marina, Palmetto FL on his Island Packet 31-foot sailboat, freshly wrapped with bold end-to-end TZM (The Zeitgeist Movement) graphics, and new name to match: Zeitgeist Ambassador. - August 11, 2014 - The Zeitgeist Movement
Firewürst Donates $10,000 to the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina
Local Restaurant Serves 10,000 Hot Dogs in July, Raising $10,000 to Stop Summer Hunger for North Carolina Children - August 09, 2014 - Firewürst
Scooter Vacations, Orlando Scooter Rental Company, Provides Free Repair Services to Veterans
ScootOrlando.com, Scooter Vacations, an Orlando Scooter Rental company, is pleased to announce their support to the local Veteran community by providing free scooter repair services to local Disabled Vets. Scooter Vacations will donate the labor and many times can even repair any broken parts. They also can assist you over the phone with diagnosis and make arrangements for pick up and delivery to your door. - August 08, 2014 - Scooter Vacations
Robert Renteria, Chicago Community, Counter Violence with a Walk for Peace
Women's Federation for World Peace, Crime Stoppers, Rainbow Push Coalition, NAACP, Cease Fire, Rotary of Chicago, PTA of Illinois, Chicago Public Schools among groups participating. - August 08, 2014 - eMediaCampaigns!
Cogs4Cancer and The Spectrum IFA Group
The Spectrum IFA Group have agreed to sponsor Lee Mutch for his epic ride from Ancona in Italy to Antibes, France in October 2014. - August 08, 2014 - The Spectrum IFA Group
Breaking Down Barriers One Laptop at a Time
The Electronic Recycling Association announces partnership with CUPS Calgary. - August 08, 2014 - Electronic Recycling Association
Zone Marketing Hosting a Day of Smiles to Raise Money for Charity
Zone Marketing is teaming up with Operation Smile, a charity that provides surgeries for children born with a cleft. Zone Marketing will be at Tavern on the Square in downtown Grand Rapids collecting donations and fundraising from Noon-5pm on Sunday August 10th. - August 08, 2014 - Zone Marketing
Local Real Estate Company Helps Hoosiers Beat the Heat
EasyStreet Realty, Inc. Donates Box Fans to Local Nonprofit to Help Hoosiers Without Air Conditioning - August 08, 2014 - EasyStreet Realty
Raleigh Pitchin’ for Wishes Charity Cornhole Tournament
The Select Group and Andrew Roby are co-hosting inaugural tournament. - August 06, 2014 - The Select Group
Sharper Impressions Painting Supports Columbus Fire Department’s Lt. Stu Tudor
On June 28th, 2014, while volunteering time at Crew Stadium to Get behind the Badge, and organization that fundraises for fallen, or injured police and firefighters and their families, Lt. Stu Tudor was tragically struck by a flash of lightning. This horrific event has not only placed a burden on... - August 06, 2014 - Sharper Impressions Painting
SolarCraft Brings Solar Power to Marin’s New Emergency Operations Facility - County’s Emergency Services Building Now Powered by the Sun
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 518.5 kW solar power system at Marin County’s New Emergency Operations Facility in San Rafael, CA. Designed and built by SolarCraft, the County’s new solar panel system will reduce their carbon footprint while saving millions in utility costs in the years to come. - August 05, 2014 - SolarCraft
Spur Foundation Spreading Grace at House of Grace
The Spur Foundation will be visiting House of Grace outside Durbanville in Cape Town to assist the House in meeting their financial needs. Gifts, that have been donated by staff volunteers on request from the children, will also be handed out to the children at the House, and Spur staff will spend quality time with the children. - August 02, 2014 - Spur Foundation
Mars National Bank Volunteers Work for Hosanna Industries
Volunteers from Mars National Bank helped Hosanna Industries impact one needy homeowner’s front yard by working on an exterior improvement project. The effort included work on a retaining wall and sidewalk, and cleaning and painting the front porch roof. “We’re thrilled to be a... - August 01, 2014 - Mars Bank
Mountain Water Moves to Mo-Town
Keeper of the Mountains Foundation President Paul Corbit Brown announced today that he and KOTM board member Bill DePaulo will leave Charleston Tuesday afternoon, driving a 27-foot tractor-trailer rig laden with 1080 gallons of water, destined for the inner city of Detroit on Wednesday AM. The... - July 28, 2014 - Keeper Of The Mountains Foundation
Rentricity NSF Certified Technology Ready for Clean Energy Markets
New product offering will provide safer water quality standard equipment that recovers wasted energy in pressurized water pipes. - July 22, 2014 - Rentricity Inc.
Sukki Singapora Champions the Girl Summit
The Sharan Project brings International Star Sukki Singapora to the World Stage to campaign against Forced Marriage in the UK. - July 22, 2014 - Sukki Singapora
Prison Connect Starts Service for Inmates to Save on Phone Calls
Prison Connect launches its website and service to help inmates and their loved ones save money on phone calls. - July 22, 2014 - Prison Connect
US Government's "Feds Feed Families" Food Drive Partners with AmpleHarvest.org
As many as one million additional growers nationwide can share excess garden produce with a local food pantry. - July 18, 2014 - AmpleHarvest.org
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast Member Earns Trip to Olympic Training Center
Seminole eighth grader will fly to Colorado Springs for the 2014 Triple Play Leadership Club Summit. - July 17, 2014 - Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kentucky
INO Cares Campaign Supports Hope for Guatemala
INO.com, Inc., a website that provides quotes, charts, news and analysis for stock, futures, forex, ETF and mutual fund traders, selects Hope For Guatemala as the recipient of the INO Cares campaign contribution for August 2014. INO.com launched their monthly charity campaign in January of 2014. - July 17, 2014 - INO.com, Inc.
YourCause Releases a New Nonprofit Portal to Maximize Workplace Giving Programs
YourCause, the provider of the CSRconnect Employee Engagement Platform, has launched a new online portal specifically for nonprofit organizations seeking to interact with the YourCause network of corporate employee giving, volunteering, and sustainability programs. The new platform will continue to... - July 14, 2014 - YourCause, LLC
MAIS Volunteers at 6th Annual Soldiers on the Sound Fishing Tournament
Soldiers on the Sound (SOS) is an annual fishing tournament with the goal of giving back and honoring the members of our armed forces who have served or are currently serving our country. Members of this non-profit, including representatives from Mid-Atlantic Industrial Services, provide a morning... - July 13, 2014 - Mid-Atlantic Industrial Services
After Midnight Jewelers Teams Up with Chill Burlington
After Midnight Jewelers has been making engagement dreams come true for more than 20 years. Now, the venerable jewelry company is doing its part to help local youths hit the slopes. From Friday, July 18 through Sunday, July 20, After Midnight Jewelers will donate 10 percent of all profits to the... - July 13, 2014 - After Midnight Jewelers
Diversity Leadership Retreat to Share Market Insights & Competitive Strategy
Corporate, Nonprofit & Education Leaders Head to Florida to Discuss the Future of Demographic Changes and its Impact on Organizational Performance. - July 12, 2014 - The Society for Diversity
Charles Stiefel is Inaugural Donor to Yale Cancer Center Discovery Fund
High-risk, high-reward fund aims to accelerate cancer research. - July 10, 2014 - Charles Stiefel Philanthropy
Accretive Helping Hands Golf Outing Raises $150,000 for Local Service Organization
Accretive Helping Hands, the not-for-profit organization founded by Accretive Health employees, recently hosted its fifth annual St. Joseph Services Golf Outing. The event raised $150,000 to benefit St. Joseph Services, an organization serving the needs of the poor in the city of Chicago. The... - July 10, 2014 - Accretive Health
Viewpoints Industry TV to Report on US Economic Growth on an Upcoming Segment
Viewpoints Industry TV will reveal that one of the best hopes for economic recovery is coming from an unlikely source. - July 09, 2014 - Viewpoints Industry TV
State Supports Saginaw Quality of Life Saginaw Art Museum; FirstMerit Bank Event Park Receive Funds
Gov. Rick Snyder signed into law the 2015 State of Michigan budget that includes $1.7 million in funding for the Saginaw Art Museum and FirstMerit Bank Event Park. This allocation supports two priority projects that impact the quality of life in Saginaw County and the Great Lakes Bay... - July 03, 2014 - Saginaw Future
Elle Febbo Partners with Jack In The Box to Support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County in “The Perfect Combo” Campaign
Best selling, award winning author and child advocate collaborates to raise funds and awareness for the power of mentorship. - July 03, 2014 - Febbo Media, LLC.
Insight Global Gives Back
Insight Global, a Staffing Services Company, is focused on giving back to the community. So far this year, the company has completed 30 community service projects across the country. These projects include a wide variety of non-profit groups and organizations. Each year, every Insight Global... - July 02, 2014 - Insight Global
Accretive Health Revs Up the Volunteerism at Local Car & Bike Show
On Saturday, June 7, 2014, Accretive Helping Hands joined hundreds of friends, neighbors, and employees of Saint Anthony Hospital at the hospital’s annual Summer Fest. Accretive Helping Hands is how Accretive Health’s 1,750 U.S. employees extend their volunteerism across the country. - July 02, 2014 - Accretive Health
Malm's Entreaty for Socially Responsible "Golden Rule" Business Leadership Brings Controversy and Legal Threats
"This America, home of free press and speech and the 'double-dog dare ya,” is Thomas Allen Malm's reaction to a threat from the lawyers of one of the companies to be spotlighted in his book, "PATRIOTIC CAPITALISM," due this fall. He says it is a “how to” tool kit that pulls from the ideas presented by business thinkers like Peter F. Drucker, Igor Ansoff and Henry Mintzberg and a morality play set within the framework of Aristotle, Mark Twain and Thomas Paine’s wisdom. - July 01, 2014 - Brainworks Books
Davidson Cares Announces New $2,000 Title Sponsors
Davidson Cares welcomes new Title Sponsors for the 2014-2015 school year, including MOJO Old City BBQ, Bank of England, Heekin Law and the Jacksonville branch of Charles Schwab. - June 27, 2014 - The Davidson Companies
Just Floor Fun Entrepreneur Adopts Minimalist Approach for Business Model
For Just Floor Fun entrepreneur, Harlan Snyder, adopting a minimalist business model means staying focused on exceptional service, trust, integrity, and sustainability. Minimalism is the new extra mile. - June 25, 2014 - Just Floor Fun
PFM Trading to Offer Bursaries to Underprivileged Students
PFM Trading confirms it is to offer a number of bursaries to underprivileged students as part of its social responsibility program. - June 25, 2014 - PFM Trading, Inc.
Dick Hannah Dealerships Plants Over 100,000 Trees
Since March of 2007, Dick Hannah Dealerships has partnered with the National Arbor Day Foundation to plant a tree for every new and pre-owned car sold as a part of Dick Hannah Dealerships’ green initiatives to maintain our environmental stewardship. In June of 2014, Dick Hannah Dealerships is proud to announce that over 100,000 trees have been planted in our nation’s forests. - June 25, 2014 - Dick Hannah Dealerships
fassforward Consulting Group Partners with Ford Cultural Expert and Bestselling Author Bryce G. Hoffman
fassforward Consulting Group is excited to welcome Bryce G. Hoffman, author of "American Icon: Alan Mulally and the Fight to Save Ford Motor Company", as their newest Senior Strategist. Hoffman’s experience covering Ford’s impressive turnaround has helped him craft a business... - June 24, 2014 - fassforward Consulting Group
DEA Awards the East Valley Young Marines the Enrique "Kiki" Camarena Award
On June 17, 2014 the East Valley Young Marine Unit was recognized by the Drug Enforcement Agency for their commitment to alcohol, tobacco and other drug and violence prevention, not just in their schools and neighborhoods but for the impact the have in the Cities of Mesa, Tempe, and surrounding... - June 20, 2014 - East Valley Young Marines
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Unveils Plans for 2014 Road to Recovery Conference
October 5-8 event in San Diego will be transformative experience for wounded veterans. - June 18, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Village Podiatry Centers Continues to Make Its Footprint in Healthcare
Village Podiatry Centers, a division of Extremity Healthcare Incorporated (EHI) was recognized by the Atlanta Business Chronicle as one of the Top 25 Physician Group Practices in the state. The company serves across 32 offices and completed approximately 150,000 visits last year. Dr. David... - June 17, 2014 - Village Podiatry Centers
Jose F. Niño to Serve as Master of Ceremonies at Boy Scouts' Champions of Character Dinner on June 18th in Washington, DC
Jose F. Niño, VP Strategic Relationships, Microtech, will serve as master of ceremonies at the Champions of Character Dinner on June 18th, in downtown Washington, D.C. Mr. Niño serves on the National Executive Committee for the Boy Scouts of America and was a founding member, President/CEO of the US Hispanic Chambers of Commerce (USHCC). Honorees are, Dr. Jorge Ribas, Susan Au Allen, Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY), Angela Franco and Michael Melton. - June 15, 2014 - Washington, DC District, National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
McCarthy Teams Up with The First Tee of Dallas to Raise More Than $5,200
Dallas Division of Builders Hosts 13th Annual Golf Tournament to Benefit Dallas Youth - June 14, 2014 - McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
EU Climate Innovation Initiative Climate-KIC Kicks-Off First Activities in Sweden at Chalmers University of Technology
Climate-KIC, the EU’s main climate innovation initiative, is set to kick-off its activities in Sweden this week with a conference at Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg. Climate-KIC’s expansion into Sweden comes as it is scaling up its presence across Europe this year. The organisation has recently unveiled a series of new climate change related innovation programmes worth over €100 million. - June 10, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Teleperformance Group Partners with Feed the Children to Help Columbus, Ohio Area Families
400 Families to Receive Food and Essentials - June 10, 2014 - Teleperformance
Dr. Jorge Ribas to be Honored with Vale la Pena! Service Award
The National Capital Area Council (NCAC), Boy Scouts of America (BSA) will honor Dr. Jorge Ribas, President & CEO of the Mid-Atlantic Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Inc. with the Vale la Pena! Service Award at the 2014 Champions of Character Dinner on June 18, 2014. This award is to recognize Dr. - June 09, 2014 - Washington, DC District, National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY) to be Honored with "Good Scout" Award 2014
The National Capital Area Council (NCAC), Boy Scouts of America (BSA) will honor Senator Mike Enzi, (R-WY) as the 2014 “Good Scout” at the 2014 Champions of Character Dinner on June 18, 2014. This award is to recognize Senator Enzi for his outstanding service in supporting Scouting... - June 09, 2014 - Washington, DC District, National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
J.P. Turner Employees Help to Preserve Historic Buckhead
J.P. Turner employees and interns volunteered their time for the Buckhead Heritage Society’s Mt. Olive Cemetery Restoration Project. - June 09, 2014 - J.P. Turner & Company, LLC
First Federal of Bucks County Helps Build Neighborhoods – Literally
Using hammers instead of calculators a local bank in Bucks County, Pa., helps to build homes one 2 X 4 at a time. - June 08, 2014 - First Federal of Bucks County
Angela Franco to be Honored with Vale la Pena! Award
Angela Franco, President & CEO of the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, has been selected to receive the Vale la Pena! Service Award by the National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, at the Champions of Character Dinner on June 18, 2014 in Washington, DC. - June 07, 2014 - Washington, DC District, National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America