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.
SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza, Chef Michael Smith, Cellar Rat Wine Merchants Join Forces to Benefit Harvesters Food Bank Four Pizza and Wine Flight Dinners in November
Top food and wine purveyors SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza, James Beard Award-winning Chef Michael Smith, and Cellar Rat Wine Merchants are joining forces to benefit Harvesters: the Community Food Network. On four Tuesdays in November, the collaboration of friends will present “Tour d’ Italia” pizza and wine flight dinners. Each week will feature a specially created four-course meal along with four wines from a different Italian wine region. - October 29, 2011 - SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza
AutoCricket.com to Participate in Palm Beach Light The Night
AutoCricket.com will be supporting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society on November 4, 2011 at the Light The Night Walk. - October 29, 2011 - AutoCricket.com
Billboard World Artist/Actress Gay Marshall to Perform “Gift of Light” with Tony Award Winner Anika Noni Rose, Friday Oct. 28 at Liberty Island Celebration
“Gift of Light” was composed by Grammy-winner Doug Katsaros and Emmy-nominated Bill Schermerhorn. Ms. Marshall was commissioned to write a French translation, recorded this fall in New York. - October 28, 2011 - Gay Marshall
Toyota of Greenville Sponsors Emerson Rose Heart Foundation Golf Tournament
Toyota of Greenville, a premier Toyota dealership in upstate South Carolina, is pleased to announce that it was a gold sponsor of the 1st Annual Emerson Rose Heart Foundation Golf Tournament. In addition to being a gold sponsor, Toyota of Greenville also offered a brand-new Toyota Corolla as a... - October 27, 2011 - Toyota of Greenville
Stop the Traffic in Humans by the Network for Peace
Network for Peace honors Media 4 Humanity and their founder, former TV reporter Melanie Siben, for their work to eradicate child trafficking in the United States. Media 4 Humanity attracts student interns from all over the country. More than 250 undergraduate and graduate students have undergone a rigorous internship program that prepares them to be leaders in the fight against modern-day slavery. Event details: October 26th at 6:30-9PM at Marymount School, Fifth Av at 84 St in NY. - October 26, 2011 - Network for Peace
Food for Thought Video - Food Waste the Missing Link in Recycling
The missing link in the recycling puzzle arena is food waste. More than ever, people should start looking at food waste as the way to reach zero waste and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Treating organic waste onsite is the ideal option. Landfill is a short-term solution that contaminates; it comes at a price both to organizations’ bottom line and to the environment. There is little to no awareness of the damage caused when sending food waste to landfills. - October 26, 2011 - NATH Sustainable Solutions
RMCN Teamwork
On Tuesday October 25th Derrick Scobey, Kim Danna, Eric Green, and David Harry of RMCN Credit Services helped with McKinney Make a Difference Day. Lisa Bourasssa from the Volunteer McKinney Center said, "Thank you so much for helping us close out the McKinney Make a Difference Day can drive. I... - October 26, 2011 - RMCN Credit Services, Inc.
North Essex Chamber of Commerce Highlights "NYC Lights" at Its Third Annual Casino Night
Rhonda Rivera, co-founder of Top-Tier Tutoring, is the chairperson for this year's Casino Night, to be held Thursday, October 27th. - October 26, 2011 - Top-Tier Tutoring, LLC
Dryhome Seeks Nominations for Its "Free Roof for the Holidays" Program That Helps Struggling Northern Virginia Families and Nonprofits
Nominations open on November 1 for DryHome Roofing & Siding's Free Roof for the Holidays program. For the 9th year, DryHome will give away a free roof to a Northern Virginia family, individual or nonprofit in need. - October 26, 2011 - DryHome Roofing and Siding
RMCN Gives Back to the Community
On Saturday, October 22, 2011, representatives from RMCN Credit Services, Inc. participated in McKinney Make a Difference Day by volunteering at Holy Family School. There were over 40 volunteers; many were in the current class of Leadership McKinney or were prior graduates. At 8:00 AM in the... - October 25, 2011 - RMCN Credit Services, Inc.
Chamber Partners to Bring Financial Literacy to Business and the Under-Served in San Diego
The San Diego South County Chamber of Commerce and SpendSmart.org, a 501 c (3) Financial Wellness, Money Coaching, and Character Re-Development Educational Nonprofit, are proud to announce a new strategic alliance to provide financial wellness workshops. - October 24, 2011 - San Diego South County Chamber of Commerce
inerTRAIN Launches CEO Challenge with the Illinois Technology Association
Executives Compete to be Named to the “fit40 under 40” - October 24, 2011 - Perpetual Motion Fitness Corporation
Animal Rescue: Basement Doctor Asked to Review Pet Parade by Capital Area Humane Society
The Basement Doctor in Columbus, known for waterproofing, crawl space and foundation repairs is a big supporter of Columbus area animal rescue. Donations have included hundreds of pounds of dog and cat food, raising awareness and donating airtime to help pets find new forever homes. Most recently... - October 23, 2011 - The Basement Doctor
Basement Doctor Reviews Food Drive, Continues at Columbus’ Brookhaven @ Beechcroft Football Game
The Basement Doctor in Columbus, known for waterproofing, crawl space and foundation repairs is again raising food and cash donations for the Mid-Ohio Foodbank. As part of the ABC6/FOX28 High School Football "Game of the Week" schedule, this week the Basement Doctor team will be at the... - October 22, 2011 - The Basement Doctor
Lakeview Consultants Are "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer"
The team at Lakeview Consultants participate in the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer to help save lives. - October 21, 2011 - Lakeview Consultants
The Connect Realty Family is Supporting the Children's Tumor Foundation with a Special Fiesta Night Benefit on Friday October 21st
The Connect Realty Family of Agents is hosting a Fiesta Night fundraiser for The Children’s Tumor Foundation on Friday October 21st, 2011 starting at 6:30 PM. For only a $25 per person donation you will enjoy a Cocktail Hour, Great Mexican Fiesta Dinner, Live Auction and Raffle. - October 21, 2011 - Connect Realty.com, Inc.
Stanbridge College Blood Drive Assists Red Cross During National Blood Shortage
Stanbridge College’s quarterly blood drive assists in saving over 60 lives at a critical time in America’s blood shortage. - October 20, 2011 - Stanbridge University
Cypriot Ambassador Sends Special Message to Sunny Island Competition Entrants
Cyprus’s Ambassador to Russia, Petros Kestoras, has sent a message of greeting to youngsters taking part in the nationwide children’s online drawing contest Sunny Island. - October 20, 2011 - Uniastrum Bank
NKSJ Volunteer Day: All 34,000 Group Employees Encouraged to Participate in Volunteer Activities Coinciding with International Year of Volunteers + 10
NKSJ Holdings, Inc. (President and Co-CEO: Masatoshi Sato), Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. (President and CEO: Kengo Sakurada), NIPPONKOA Insurance Co., Ltd. (President and CEO: Masaya Futamiya), and NKSJ Group companies in Japan and overseas will be selecting a day between October and December 2011 to... - October 19, 2011 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
The Frederick Motor Company Celebrates Life
Announcing a Special Fundraising Event for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Frederick County® - October 19, 2011 - The Frederick Motor Company
Online Corporate Wellness Coach Certification Program Helps Coaches Bring Wellness Initiatives to Business Environment
More than half of all businesses now offer wellness services for employees, recognizing that healthy employees are more productive employees. To meet the need for trained Corporate Wellness Coaches, The Spencer Institute now offers an online Corporate Wellness Coach certification program. - October 18, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
2-Time Canadian Olympian Gary Reed Launches Reed Athletics Fund, a Track & Field Non-Profit
Gary Reed announced today the public launch of the Reed Athletics Fund, the first non-profit of its kind, founded and funded by a Canadian Olympian. Reed, 6-time 800 metre Canadian champion and record holder, 2 time Olympian, and 2007 Silver Medalist in the World Championships, retired from... - October 17, 2011 - Reed Athletics Fund
Storage Village Leads Effort to Keep Neighbors Warm This Winter
Storage Village is working to ensure their neighbors are not left out in the cold this winter by spearheading their 2nd annual community-wide coat collection effort. Now through October 31st, Storage Village will be raising awareness of their neighbors in need and collecting coats on their... - October 16, 2011 - Storage Village Self Storage
Virginia Hayward Ltd Raises £7,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support
Hamper and Gift Supplier Virginia Hayward Ltd take on Macmillan challenge and smash their £5,000 target. - October 14, 2011 - Virginia Hayward Ltd
O’Connor Mortuary Recognized for Community Outreach Programs at National Funeral Home Convention
Recognized nationally as a leader in the areas of strategic community outreach, education and professional development, O'Connor Mortuary recently carried the distinction of presenting to more than 100 industry peers on these topics at the 93rd annual Selected Independent Funeral Homes National Convention. - October 14, 2011 - O’Connor Mortuary
Longevity Pilates, an Official Shape Magazine “Pilates for Pink” Studio, is Holding a Raffle to Raise Funds for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
In memory of Nancy Contey, the daughter of a longstanding client who lost her battle with breast cancer at the age of 46, Longevity Pilates is holding a raffle. Tickets are $10 each or 6 for $50 and the winner will receive 3 private sessions with studio owner Donna Zaloom. All proceeds will go to... - October 13, 2011 - Longevity Pilates LLC
The Select Group Helps Raise Funds During Raleigh's Paint It Pink Gala
The Select Group, a full-service recruiting firm specializing in the placement of technology, engineering and executive-level positions, participated in the inaugural Paint It Pink Gala, held Oct. 6 in downtown Raleigh. The event featured a raffle and silent auction, which included an item donated... - October 13, 2011 - The Select Group
The TJX Companies and Nourishing USA Pack Hunger Kits to Help Feed Thousands of Families Around the USA
TJX through their corporate responsibility programs are volunteering with Nourishing USA to pack Hunger Kits for groups across the U.S. so they can combat hunger and malnutrition in their communities. - October 13, 2011 - Nourishing USA
MyMediaInfo Announces Winners of $25,000 Subscription Giveaway
Five non-profit organizations selected to receive one-year subscription. - October 12, 2011 - RedEgg Solutions, Inc.
FedEx Corporation and Nourishing USA Announce Partnership to Provide Hunger Kits to Community Organizations Around the Country
FedEx Corporation through their corporate responsibility programs have partnered with Nourishing USA to send Hunger Advocacy Kits to organizations all over the United States so they can combat hunger and malnutrition in their own communities. - October 11, 2011 - Nourishing USA
Top Broadcasters League of Philippines Official Sanctions Social Network PinoyKubo
The President of the Broadcasters League of the Philippines, on October 6, recommended the use of AstraQom's Pinoy Kubo, a social networking site for Filipinos, to the Broadcaster Forum and Press Conference participants at the Hotel Rembrant in Quezon City. The highly respected organization's top official Rolly Gonzalo's message in English: "This is what you must try. Why? You can come up with your new career and business opportunities, plus you can talk to your relatives and friends free." - October 10, 2011 - Pinoy Kubo
Cureology Bands Together to Battle Breast Cancer
Each year, 200,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,000 of that number will die. Breast cancer affects women of all ages, races and socio-economic backgrounds. It’s the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women. - October 07, 2011 - Cureology Research Institute
Insight Global Runs for Hope in Seattle
The entire Seattle office supports "Run for Hope" event over the weekend. - October 07, 2011 - Insight Global
Square Care Achieves LEED Certification
Square Care partnered with Verdecom and Tepcon Construction along with a number of other service providers in the pursuit of their LEED Certification for their new location in Chandler Arizona. - October 06, 2011 - Square Care
Linda’s Gourmet Cookies is Supporting “All Jazzed Up.” Gordon Parks Elementary’s Fall Fundraiser.
Linda’s Gourmet Cookies announced they are supporting Gordon Parks Elementary School’s fall fundraiser “All Jazzed Up” - A celebration of the legacy of Mr. Gordon Parks and the students of Gordon Parks Elementary. “All Jazzed Up” will take place on November 4, 2011 at 6:00 pm at the American Jazz Museum, 18th and Vine, Kansas City, MO. - October 06, 2011 - Linda's Gourmet Cookies
Wisconsinmade.com Honors Breast Cancer Awareness with Donation to Wisconsin Organizations
Wisconsinmade.com, an online food and gift store, is donating 10 percent of Internet sales from October 11, 2011 to October 31, 2011 to support the fight against breast cancer. The donation will be shared between two organizations: the Wisconsin Breast Cancer Coalition and Breast Cancer Recovery. - October 06, 2011 - Wisconsinmade.com
New Line of Eco-Friendly Drapery Fabrics from FactoryDirectDrapes.com
The eco-Friendly Drapery Fabric collection offers natural fabrics like organic 100% pure cotton, hemp and recycled fabrics. - October 05, 2011 - Factory Direct Drapes
Accountants for Social Good Profiles a Successful Microlending Endeavor
With the concept of microlending being rather new to social entrepreneurs in established and developing countries, Kiva.org stalwart lending team, Accountants for Social Good (ASG) shows how loans to people in the third-world are both helpful, necessary, and also sound investments. - October 04, 2011 - Accountants for Social Good
NiteTimeToys.com Announces Second Annual "Spreading Good Vibes" Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser
Online sexual health retailer, NiteTimeToys.com to donate 10% of proceeds beginning today and throughout the month of October to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, while offering a 10% discount and free gift to customers. - September 30, 2011 - NiteTimeToys.com
Breakthrough Service to Supervise Children’s Use of Mobiles Launched by mm Technologies
This breakthrough technology allows parents to see who their children are connected to, know where they are at all times, receive alerts when they arrive somewhere safely, be alerted to signs of cyber-bullying, prevent sexting and view internet sites visited by their children. It also has the unique feature called "I’m Lost" which, when activated, sends a map and location of the child to parents or an older brother/sister. - September 30, 2011 - mm Technologies
Borcherding Buick GMC Selling Famous, Luxury Passchal Bags to Benefit the American Heart Association
Passchal bags are available at the Borcherding Buick GMC location at 9737 Kings Auto Mall Road in Deerfield Township. Hours are Monday through Thursday 7:30am to 9:00pm. Saturday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. The entire collection can be viewed online at www.passchal.com. As an additional incentive to buy local from Borcherding, bags will be discounted from online pricing and 10% of the profits will be donated to American Heart Association GO RED for Women to further advance their mission. - September 30, 2011 - Borcherding Buick GMC
TFI Envision Donates Power Macs to New Youth Center
TFI Envision, Inc., the Norwalk, CT based award-winning design firm, has donated two Power Mac G5 computers to be used by the children and teenagers at the new Youth Center. “When we heard that the Youth Center would have PCs, we thought it would be important for them to have Macs so they could explore the differences and similarities between the two. For creative work, Mac is our product of choice,” said Elizabeth P. Ball, President / Creative Director of TFI Envision, Inc. - September 29, 2011 - TFI Envision, Inc.
Mango Madness Skin Care to Donate $1.00 Per Sale for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Mango Madness Skin Care, a leading manufacturer and seller of paraben free skin care products, will donate $1.00 from every sale on its website to breast cancer research during October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month. - September 29, 2011 - Mango Madness Skin Care
Sunny Island Children’s Drawing Contest Gets Underway
Supported by the Cyprus Tourism Organization, Uniastrum Bank and web portal Banki.ru, are running an online competition for children called Sunny Island. - September 29, 2011 - Uniastrum Bank
Old Tappan Volunteer Fire Department is Ready to Spoon
Old Tappan's first Spoon Me Frozen Yogurt Shop earmarks "Keep the Change" Donations to Support Fire Prevention and Education during October. - September 29, 2011 - Spoon Me
Insight Global Becomes Corporate Sponsor of Soldiers Angels
Insight Global supports Soldiers Angels in their efforts to support and honor American soldiers. - September 29, 2011 - Insight Global
Ensuring Veterans Have a Comfortable Place to Sleep
Ken, and the folks at America’s Mattress Philadelphia, heard about the annual fundraising drive in support of the Philadelphia Veterans Multi-Service and Education Center, and decided to help. - September 28, 2011 - America's Mattress Philadelphia
SBM's 5th Annual Back-to-School Backpack Program Earns an A+ with Employees
In preparation for the 2011-2012 school year, SBM’s 5th annual Back-to-School Backpack Program successfully delivered 5,372 backpacks filled with grade specific school supplies to its employees’ children and grandchildren entering grades K-8. Since its inception in 2007, the... - September 28, 2011 - SBM Management, LP
MINI Cooper Enthusiasts Gather in Support of the Loma Linda Ronald McDonald House
It's time for the 3rd Annual MINIs for Kids Poker Run hosted at MINI of Ontario, this Saturday, October 1, 2011. - September 28, 2011 - MINI of Ontario
TheDogMaOnline, llc., Announces Exciting New Relationship with Atlanta Pet Rescue to the Aid Atlanta No-Kill Shelter Project to Help Area Shelter Pets Find Furever Homes
TheDogMaOnline, llc., announces exciting new relationship with Atlanta Pet Rescue (APR) to their Aid Atlanta No-Kill Shelter Project to help area shelter pets find furever homes. - September 27, 2011 - TheDogMaOnline,llc