Brightening Our Corner Newsletter - August 2020

Ray Anderson always said "Brighten the corner where you are." In these crazy times, his foundation still has many positive stories to share.

For My Family, the Business of S'Mores Is Personal

I know I’m not alone when I say that my professional and personal lives have become increasingly intertwined since March, when I began working from home. But I do have a somewhat unique story in the ways that they’ve become intertwined.

Our Shared Goodness Legacy—Milton Hershey School

Since 1909, Milton Hershey School (MHS) has offered children from low-income backgrounds in the U.S. a residential, cost-free, quality pre-K through 12th grade education. Now in its 110th year, it is a place where students’ potential meets life-changing opportunity thanks to our shared founder

Keeping Kids Fed: Hershey's Partnerships With Feeding America and Food Banks Canada

Many kids don’t get the nutrition they need during summer vacations when school lunch programs are on a break. To help bridge this gap, Hershey continued its longtime partnerships with Feeding America® and Food Banks Canada.

Certified Training for the Sustainability Profession

Individuals working in sustainability reporting and sustainable development roles have more opportunities for professional development, as GRI’s learning options are increasingly made available virtually.

Smithfield Foods Donates $2 Million To Connect Thousands of Students to Virtual Learning as School Year Resumes

This grant will provide funding for wireless hotspots to better connect students in rural areas as well as address long-term internet access solutions for disadvantaged communities.

Vistra and CompUDopt Partner to Provide Technology Access to Chicago Students

With just a few weeks until the start of the new school year, 1,000 students from Chicago’s 10th Ward have been given computers from Vistra's retail electricity brand, Dynegy, and Comp-U-Dopt. On Aug. 21, pre-selected families received laptops...

Vistra Computer Giveaway to Address Digital Divide in South and West Dallas

As the pandemic continues to expose a deep digital divide in our education system, TXU Energy and Comp-U-Dopt are partnering with the City of Dallas to give away 400 computers. Dallas families with at least one middle school student...

Violet Takes Flight

Our ORD Polaris Lounge recently hosted a virtual book launch for Violet Takes Flight, by author Kenyatta Scott and aviation educator Tammera L. Holmes. The story follows Violet on her first plane ride where she meets the pilot, a Black female role model who looks just like her.

ON Semiconductor Helps to Transform Science Education in Arizona

ON Semiconductor is a passionate supporter of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) education, and we recognize the importance of supporting and equipping teachers to inspire, motivate, and develop the skills of young people.

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