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.

Excel Moving & Storage Joins Move for Hunger Initiative, Supports Local Food Bank

Carolina Moving Company Helps Feed Families Throughout the Carolinas - March 16, 2012 - Excel Moving & Storage

Daryl Hannah Available for Photos and Autographs at Portland’s Better Living Show

Meet two amazing Hannah’s at one booth! Hannah the Pet Society is happy to announce that actress and environmental advocate Daryl Hannah will be available for photos and autographs from 5 to 6 p.m. at Hannah the Pet Society’s booth (#108) at the Better Living Show on Friday March... - March 15, 2012 - Hannah the Pet Society

Shiply Supports UK Alternative Fuel Grants for Haulage Sector

Shiply Supports UK Alternative Fuel Grants for Haulage Sector

Online transport marketplace Shiply welcomes the steps being taken to support alternative fuel development amongst the UK haulage industry. - March 15, 2012 - Shiply

Belcan Supports the East Hartford Community

One of Belcan Corporation's core beliefs is “Giving Back to Our Communities.” In that spirit and on Belcan's behalf, four employees of Belcan’s East Hartford, CT office recently had the privilege of presenting donations to three local charities: The Salvation Army of Southern New... - March 15, 2012 - Belcan Corporation

Evan Guthrie Law Firm Volunteers for Basketball Skills Contest for SC Special Olympics in Charleston

Attorney Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina helped with the South Carolina Special Olympics Mid-Winter Games at McAllister Field House in Charleston, South Carolina on Saturday March 3rd 2012. Attorney Guthrie participated as a scorekeeper for the basketball... - March 15, 2012 - Evan Guthrie Law Firm

Jim Sigel Automotive and Gladiola High School Team Up to Help Local Family

Jim Sigel Automotive joins Sparrow Clubs to help raise money for local family in need of medical treatment. - March 15, 2012 - Jim Sigel Automotive

Blankets and Throws Seller BlanketAmerica.com Covers Los Angeles Mission Donations and More on Company YouTube

Blanket America, a manufacturer of sheet sets, comforters, and blankets for sale, is encouraging shoppers to visit its YouTube profile to learn more about the company's charitable endeavors. - March 15, 2012 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets

Heyl & Patterson Donates Civic Arena Archival Materials to Heinz History Center

Heyl & Patterson Inc., a specialist engineering company headquartered in Pittsburgh, has donated a collection of blueprints and photographs related to the company’s role in the construction of the Civic Arena to the Senator John Heinz History Center. The donation was made in conjunction... - March 15, 2012 - Heyl & Patterson Inc.

Rose Paving Donates $10,000 to University of Chicago’s Airway Biology Research Group

Rose Paving Donates $10,000 to University of Chicago’s Airway Biology Research Group

As part of its corporate community relations program, Rose Paving Company, headquartered in Bridgeview, IL, has donated $10,000 to Dr. Alan Leff, principal investigator of the Airway Biology Research Group at the University of Chicago. Alan Rose, CEO, presented a check to Dr. Leff at the Rose... - March 14, 2012 - Rose Paving Company

Goldco Direct Supports the WWFS Organization and Sends a Deserving Family to Disney World

Helping to Put Smiles on the Faces of a Wonderful Family - March 14, 2012 - Goldco Direct

San Carlos Chickens' Ball Still Running Strong at 73

San Carlos Chickens' Ball Still Running Strong at 73

The longest running PTA fundraiser is still going strong. “The Chickens Ball is a great community builder and a fun way for the entire community to support our local public schools,” said Sonya Sigler, Chairman of the San Carlos Chickens’ Ball. “One of the best things about the show is our multigenerational cast that really shows the kind of support San Carlos schools have from all of our citizens. This year, funds raised will go towards music, theatre and other performing arts.” - March 12, 2012 - San Carlos Chickens' Ball

Cumberland Toyota Begins $5,000 Charity Challenge in Cookeville

Cumberland Toyota kicks off the Cumberland Toyota Community Charity Challenge this week on Facebook. - March 10, 2012 - Cumberland Toyota

The Select Group to Run Raleigh Rocks Fundraiser to Support UNC Children’s Hospital

Sheldon Wolitski, founder and CEO of The Select Group, an IT and Engineering recruiting firm in Raleigh, has announced that the company will participate in the upcoming Raleigh Rocks Half Marathon, 5K Race, 1-Mile Race and Kids Dash to support UNC Children’s Hospital. The annual fundraising... - March 10, 2012 - The Select Group

One Year After the Great East Japan Earthquake – Sompo Japan Continues Support for Disaster Areas

Nearly a year has passed, since a massive magnitude 9.0 earthquake and tsunami hit Japan. 15,848 people were killed and 3,305 are still listed as missing. Japanese society still needs long term support for its recovery (the Japanese government estimates that the cost of material damage could reach... - March 09, 2012 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.

Pasta Prima Announces the First Super Food in Pasta

Pasta Prima Announces the First Super Food in Pasta

Pasta Prima Superfood Ravioli is a 100% Natural blend of kale, spinach, and five gourmet cheeses. This handcrafted ravioli is an excellent source of calcium, Vitamin K, and antioxidants Vitamins A&C. Great for busy people, it takes just 3 - 4 minutes to cook. Taste it at the Natural Products Expo (Booth 5354, March 9 - 11, 2012). Pasta Prima Ravioli is made with green energy. - March 08, 2012 - Valley Fine Foods

Olympic Cleaning and Restoration Donates to Community Storehouse

Olympic Cleaning and Restoration recently donated a carpet cleaning package to the Community Storehouse. - March 08, 2012 - Olympic Cleaning and Restoration

DMG Productions to Feature Nonpareil on Upcoming Episode of American Farmer

DMG Productions to Feature Nonpareil on Upcoming Episode of American Farmer

Unique Applications and Innovations for the Potato - March 05, 2012 - DMG Productions, LLC

Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute Joins The Sustainability Consortium

The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute has announced its membership with The Sustainability Consortium, an independent organization of diverse global participants working to design and implement credible, transparent and scalable science-based measurement and reporting systems... - March 05, 2012 - The Sustainability Consortium

Supervisor Keith Carson Honors Niculia Williams of Berkeley Youth Alternatives in Celebration of Black History Month

A champion of youth was honored in celebration of Black History Month during an Alameda County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, February 28, 2012. Supervisor Keith Carson presented a resolution recognizing youth development leader Niculia “Nikki” Williams for her contributions... - March 04, 2012 - Berkeley Youth Alternatives

San Diego Self Storage Sponsors Bocce Ball Fundraiser in Del Mar

San Diego Self Storage announced today that it is the Major Sponsor of the 16th annual Del Mar Solana Beach Sunrise Rotary Turf Bocce Ball Family Day and Tournament. - March 04, 2012 - San Diego Self Storage

Intrinsic Consulting Inc. Holds a Food Drive for the Salvation Army

This winter, members of Intrinsic Consulting got together and helped raise over $400 worth of food for the Salvation Army. - March 03, 2012 - Intrinsic Consulting, Inc.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage President Kris Vogt Announced as Man of the Year Candidate for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Sacramento Chapter

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage announced today that Kris Vogt, president of the company’s Sacramento/Tahoe region and a native of Elk Grove, has been nominated as a Man of the Year candidate for the Sacramento Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). Now through May 12,... - March 03, 2012 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Dr. Mark Galland to Participate in Cleveland Indians Spring Training Camp

Local Orthopaedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist to Help MLB Players and Prospects Prepare for 2012 Regular Season - March 03, 2012 - Dr. Galland

Ayers Basement Systems Donates to Youth Ministry

Ayers Basement Systems donates a projector to parishes to help youth ministry programs. - March 03, 2012 - Ayers Basement Systems

Baur Donates Furniture for a Student Reading Room to the Weismain Primary School

After launching a reading campaign that sees employees visit schools and kindergartens, Baur Versand helped furnish a reading room in Weismain public school. - March 02, 2012 - Baur Versand (GmbH & Co KG)

ABC11 Eyewitness News Sponsors Fourth Annual Black History Parade in Mount Olive, N.C.

Anchor/Reporter Gilbert Baez Will Serve as Grand Marshal at Feb. 25 Event - February 24, 2012 - ABC 11 Eyewitness News

TransNational Bankcard Announces Release of 2011 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

After another year of growth and change, TransNational Bankcard released the 2011 Corporate Social Responsibility Report that explains changes in environmental practices, employee well being, and communal growth over the past year. One highlight for TransNational in 2011 was the much-necessary... - February 23, 2012 - TransNational Payments

Chukar Cherries Gives Back to Community in 2011

Pacific Northwest small business donates over $24,000 with a focus on local causes. - February 23, 2012 - Chukar Cherry Company

Superior Grocers and Its Foundation Donate $10,000 to Support Education in the City of Santa Fe Springs

Superior Grocers and Its Foundation Donate $10,000 to Support Education in the City of Santa Fe Springs

Superior Grocers has awarded $10,000 to four schools in the City of Santa Fe Springs. Each of the schools received a $2,500 scholarship at the City's Council meeting held on Thursday, February 16, 2012. Superior Foundation will continue working with the local community in order to maintain its commitment and support of Education throughout Southern California. - February 22, 2012 - Superior Grocers

YourCause Forms Partnership with ammado to Expand International Charitable Options

YourCause and ammado partner to multiply international giving opportunities for multinational employees on the CSRconnect Employee Engagement Platform. - February 21, 2012 - YourCause, LLC

Server Side Design Donates Funds to Sponsor Children at MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital

Server Side Design has donated funds to sponsor two children at MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital. - February 19, 2012 - Server Side Design

Selerant Joins The Sustainability Consortium

Selerant Corporation has announced its membership with The Sustainability Consortium. Selerant’s membership will increase awareness of the capabilities of LCA tools, their impact on product lines, and the success at corporation sites. - February 19, 2012 - The Sustainability Consortium

Local Storage Helps Break the Cycle of Incarceration

Storage Village is partnering with Friends of Guest House to work towards the betterment of our community through the lowering of crime by assisting women seeking to improve their lives and break the cycle of incarceration. Friends of Guest House is a nonprofit organization that provides a... - February 18, 2012 - Storage Village Self Storage

GOCO Hospitality Aids Elephant’s World in Thailand

Wellness Group Gives Back to Nature - February 17, 2012 - GOCO Hospitality

Grand Mercure Hongqiao Cares for the Elderly

The Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai never forgets the seniors in poverty around the neighbourhood. Visiting these ladies and gentlemen at the nursing home in Xian Xia Street community and bringing them festive delicacies before the Chinese New Year has become a tradition. This year, Mr. Mennetret... - February 17, 2012 - Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai

Smart Circle® International Employees Partner with Working Wardrobes to Bring Memorable Prom to Local High School Seniors

Marketing Leader to host dress drive to provide prom dresses, tuxedos for 150 young adults from low-income families. - February 17, 2012 - Smart Circle® International

Basement Doctor to Run in Strides for Steph During 2012 Buckeye Cruise

Columbus’ The Basement Doctor, Ron Greenbaum is running in the "Strides for Steph" fundraising run/walk. - February 17, 2012 - The Basement Doctor

Pet Industry’s Purple Pebble Joins Fashion Week’s Code Purple Event February 16th

Pet Industry’s Purple Pebble Joins Fashion Week’s Code Purple Event February 16th

Purple Pebble Supplies Mood Designer Fabric’s Celebrity Canine with Bedding and Toys at Code Purple Event; Offers Product Discounts to Event Attendees and Percentage of Sales Contribution to Code Purple - February 16, 2012 - Purple Pebble

Neal Communities Proudly Supports Take Stock in Children

Neal Communities Proudly Sponsored the recent 5th Annual Leadership Prayer Breakfast - February 16, 2012 - Neal Communities of Southwest Florida, Inc.

Vaco Raleigh Raises Funds for Make-a-Wish Foundation® of Eastern North Carolina

Executive Placement and Consulting Firm Sponsors Annual Triangle Game Initiative Charity Golf Tournament - February 15, 2012 - VACO Raleigh

Central Concrete Contributes to an Award Winning Community Project

Central Concrete Supply Co., Inc., a U.S. Concrete, Inc. operating company, today announced that it has received the 2012 AGC National Community Award as one of the contributors to the “Camp Via West” project in Cupertino, California. The “AGC in the Community Awards” will... - February 11, 2012 - US Concrete

Please Help Mitchell Mazda Continue to Support the Christian Mission Food Pantry in Enterprise, AL

Stop by Mitchell Mazda today to donate food items and help feed the hungry. - February 10, 2012 - Mitchell Mazda

Overland Park Chiropractor Warms Hearts and Backs

Comfort Chiropractic and Wellness donates new winter coats to area school. - February 10, 2012 - Comfort Chiropractic and Wellness

Ashkin Group’s Holiday Card Challenge a Big Success

More than 10,000 holiday cards have been collected to be repurposed as part of a fund-raising event planned by St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. The Holiday Card Challenge was created by The Ashkin Group, a leading consulting organization advocating for the use of environmentally... - February 09, 2012 - The Ashkin Group

Tat2X Supports the Fight Against Breast Cancer

Tat2X is a socially conscious organization that supports the fight against breast cancer. That is why 100% of all sales of their pink apparel items are being donated directly to Susan G. Komen for the Cure®. - February 09, 2012 - Tat2X

Storage Village Cares: Local Storage Establishes Partnership with Partners in Care

Storage Village is helping our elderly neighbors remain independent in their own homes by establishing a relationship with Partners in Care. Partners in Care is a community-powered organization wherein neighbors donate their time and unique expertise to help the seniors in Anne Arundel County when... - February 09, 2012 - Storage Village Self Storage

Storage Village Leads Assistance Effort for Children with Serious Illnesses

Storage Village is spearheading a campaign to provide relief to children with chronic and terminal illnesses by establishing a partnership with The Children’s Inn at NIH. The Children's Inn is a non-profit residential facility where children from all 50 states and more than 80 countries... - February 09, 2012 - Storage Village Self Storage

Charles Reinhart Company, Realtors Hosting 4th Annual American Red Cross Blood Drive

The Charles Reinhart Company, Realtors (www.ReinhartRealtors) is hosting their 4th annual American Red Cross Blood Drive on Friday, February 10th from 9:00am to 3:00pm at their Ann Arbor East Office – 2452 East Stadium Boulevard. - February 09, 2012 - Charles Reinhart Company, Realtors

Yodel Collects Over 22,000 Presents for Record-Breaking Cash for Kids Appeal

Yodel, the UK’s leading parcel delivery company, played a vital role in the latest record-breaking Bauer Radio’s Cash for Kids’ Christmas Appeal. Yodel collected over 22,000 Christmas presents donated by listeners to Bauer Radio’s stations, and took them for sorting and... - February 06, 2012 - Yodel

Mims Distributing Company Facilitates Distribution of 40,000 Diapers to Triangle Families in Need

Local Beer Distributor Supports Healthy Baby Program at Saint Saviour’s Center - February 04, 2012 - Mims Distributing

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