Get to Know Allina Health, Finalist for 2016 Employee Volunteer Program of the Year

Health care is more than just treating people when they are sick. As such, Allina Health is committed to improving the health of the communities they serve by investing in community health promotion efforts as well as its employees to support people on their path to better health.

Moving Forward: CSX and City Year Celebrate More Than 20 Years as Partners

CSX believes that a strong partnership is built on shared values – and according to CSX CEO Michael J. Ward, these have been key to the success of CSX’s 21-year partnership with City Year, a national education organization that provides tutoring, mentoring and supports to more than 200,000 students in schools located in high-poverty communities across the country.

VM Summit 16 Ticket Prices Go Up This Saturday!

VM Summit 16 — VolunteerMatch’s signature event and the conference on corporate volunteering — is less than one month away! That also means that regular registration rates will end soon, and we’ll cross over into last-minute registration territory.

Working Mother Magazine Names Astellas Among 100 Best Companies in the US Across All Industries

Astellas was named one of Working Mother Magazine’s 100 Best Companies in the U.S. for its commitment to establishing a corporate culture supportive of working moms and their families. The 100 Best Companies will be featured in the October/November issue of Working Mother and on workingmother.com.

How Companies Can More Effectively Use Storytelling to Inspire Employee Giving and Engagement

Companies and nonprofits that manage employee giving and volunteering programs are quite adept at the processes and practices that keep these programs humming.

Ethical Food Supply Chains a Growing Consumer Priority

Pressure from consumers on supply chain management is growing, as recent reports detail an increased interest in sustainable and ethical sourcing and supply. Research from Globescan focusing on U.K. shoppers revealed a strong preference that food companies and the government entities be focused on long-term production sustainability.

She Builds: Giving Women the Confidence and Skills to Maintain a Safe and Healthy Home

She Builds is a nationwide event series, created by Rebuilding Together, featuring community revitalization projects that create real change for women - providing critical home repairs and community restoration to women in need, while giving women the confidence and skills to maintain a safe and healthy home.

Taproot Foundation Announces the Election of NBCUniversal’s Patricia Langer and Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s Rebecca Wang to the Board of Directors

Taproot Foundation announces the election of Patricia Langer and Rebecca Wang to its Board of Directors. Patricia Langer is the Executive Vice President, Human Resources NBCUniversal. Rebecca Wang is Senior Manager, Community Engagement, 
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Corporate Affairs. Ms. Wang oversees Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s award-winning community engagement strategy which includes everything from hands-on activities to pro bono volunteering for employees worldwide.

JPMorgan Chase Commits Over $1.3 Million to Increase Skills Training and Job Growth in Detroit

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is investing over $1.3 million to increase the number of Detroiters receiving skills training for in-demand jobs and to strengthen partnerships between job seekers, local employers and training providers, the firm announced today. As part of JPMorgan Chase’s $100 million commitment to the city’s economic recovery, the new grants will support the Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation, United Way for Southeastern Michigan and Corporation for a Skilled Workforce (CSW).

Versaic Grocery Clients Making a Difference- September 2016

As autumn rolls around we put the spotlight on grocery clients who are giving back to the communities they serve. We have picked some of the highlights from their various giving programs to share with you- we hope their good work will inspire you in your quest for making an impact in your community!

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    Advancing our communities worldwide through philanthropic investments, partnerships, and employee volunteerism.
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    The building sector accounts for nearly 40% of carbon emissions and nearly 50% of the consumption of natural resources. The industry stands at a...
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    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
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    Whirlpool Corporation has several CSR partners including United Way, Habitat for Humanity International, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Consulada...