A Vision – and a Standard – for Healthy, Global Communities

Tue, 09/19/2017 - 09:50

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the WELL Community Standard™ pilot, IWBI’s new global benchmark for healthy, inclusive, equitable, integrated and resilient communities.

A Sense of Community is the Heart of Resilience

Tue, 09/12/2017 - 10:05

Statement by Rebuilding Together on the Devastation Caused by Hurricane Irma

Mon, 09/11/2017 - 15:00

Caroline Blakely, President and CEO of Rebuilding Together, made the following statement regarding the damage caused by Hurricane Irma.

National Grid Crews Head to North Carolina & Florida to Aid Irma Response Efforts

Mon, 09/11/2017 - 14:55

More than 300 National Grid employees,100 vehicles--including our mobile command unit—will be departing on Tuesday, September 12th to support Duke Energy and Tampa Electric in their response efforts to Hurricane Irma.

Relief Efforts for Hurricane Irma: How You Can Help

Mon, 09/11/2017 - 13:05

We are all deeply saddened and concerned to see the destruction caused by Hurricane Irma across the Caribbean and now in Florida. The entire PayPal community is thinking of the people in affected areas and we are deeply committed to assisting those in need.

Scotiabank Stands With Our Customers, Employees and Communities Affected by Hurricane Irma

Mon, 09/11/2017 - 12:25

Scotiabank is donating $500,000 USD to charitable organizations assisting with the rescue and relief efforts in the many Caribbean countries impacted by Hurricane Irma. Our thoughts continue to be with the people of the affected regions as they demonstrate strength and resilience following the devastation.

Scotiabank Donates $100,000 in Support of Houston and Communities Affected by Hurricane Harvey

Fri, 09/08/2017 - 13:00

Scotiabank is donating $100,000 to The Zina Garrison Tennis & Education Academy (ZGA) to help bring relief to Houston's Third Ward and Sunnyside Community following Hurricane Harvey. "Our thoughts are with the people here in Houston and the communities that have been impacted by Hurricane Harvey," said Doug Reynolds, Managing Director & Head Global Investment Banking Energy U.S. & Houston Office Head at Scotiabank.

Weatherford Donates to Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts

Mon, 09/11/2017 - 09:00

Weatherford International plc (NYSE: WFT) pledged $25,000 to Feeding Texas, the Texas Food Bank Network, and $25,000 to J.J. Watt's Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund to support and assist in relief efforts across impacted areas. These funds will help provide immediate resources across the state of Texas including food, water, and cleaning supplies, and will aid in long-term rebuilding efforts.

Gender Equality Through Data Equality, A Conversation with Alison Holder, Director of Equal Measures 2030

Thu, 09/07/2017 - 11:15

In this episode of the Champions for Social Good Podcast, Jamie Serino speaks with Alison Holder, Director of Equal Measures 2030 about harnessing gender data for gender equality. Alison explains that the biggest challenge the initiative faces is the lack of data that exists and the unfortunate gaps in gender data. Whether it has been through poor data or biased data, Equal Measures 2030 plans to change that, thus providing a framework for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

HanesBrands Sends Underwear and Activewear to Assist Hurricane Harvey Victims

Thu, 09/07/2017 - 11:50

Hanes partnered with nonprofit charity Delivering Good and North Carolina-based transportation company Glen Raven Logistics to get the more than 1 million items of underwear, socks, intimate apparel, T-shirts, and activewear fleece valued at more than $2 million to flooding victims in the aftermath of the late August 2017 storm. The company also donated $25,000 to the American Red Cross to assist storm victims.