Parkour and Ninja Athletes Team Up With Global Water Challenge and H2O for Life to Raise Awareness of Global Water Crisis Among Youth

Mon, 10/19/2015 - 12:50

Around the world, 884 million people lack access to safe drinking water, and 2.6 billion have inadequate sanitation. Every 20 seconds, a child dies of preventable water-borne disease. These water-related challenges stunt international development and economic growth around the world. In response, Know Obstacles, Global Water Challenge and H2O for Life are teaming up to bring awareness of these challenges.

Meet Amgen Scholar Alumni Ivan Kent

Tue, 10/27/2015 - 09:00

"The Amgen Scholars Program has helped me realize my true calling in life as a scientist."

From Boomers to Millennials: How to Design an Employee Giving Program that Engages All of Your People

Fri, 10/16/2015 - 16:30

Gone are the days of the top-down fundraising program using the same old tactics and tools. As participation in conventional company-led giving efforts declines, Benevity is aiming to help companies improve their giving programs with five practices that drive measurable engagement. When applied the right way, you may just find yourself transforming a stagnant program into a pillar of your employee engagement strategy.

21st Century Fox Presents Grant to Music Program at Orlando Elementary School

Mon, 10/19/2015 - 08:00

On October 12, representatives from 21st Century Fox and the Give a Note Foundation presented a grant to Castle Creek Elementary School in Orlando, Florida, as part of the 21st Century Fox Give a Note Grants initiative. The grant will support the music education program at the school, which has struggled for years to find adequate funding. 21st Century Fox and the Give a Note Foundation announced the grant program in March to commemorate the end of FOX's groundbreaking musical television series Glee, which sparked renewed interest and participation in school music programs during its six-season run. The grants will support 16 under-funded music programs at schools across the United States.

Samsung Employees Donate 16,800 Hours Back to Local Communities Across the Country

Fri, 10/16/2015 - 16:25

Arlington Southwest Little League Kicks Off New Season With Uniforms And Equipment From Chevrolet

Fri, 10/16/2015 - 13:30

Thanks to a unique partnership with the Arlington Southwest Little League through CBS EcoMedia’s WellnessAd program, Chevrolet is supplying brand-new uniforms and athletic equipment for more than 2,000 youth athlete players enrolled with the Arlington Southwest Little League.

Kia Motors America and First Book to Distribute 40,000 Books to Southern California Educators

Fri, 10/16/2015 - 13:00

Kia Motors America (KMA), one of the fastest-growing car companies in the U.S., is bringing its “Books on Wheels” program to Southern California. Teaming up with nonprofit social enterprise First Book and CBS EcoMedia’s EducationAd program, Kia volunteers will distribute 40,000 books to area educators and teachers.

Major Leaguers, MLB Donate $250,000 to Help Flood Victims

Thu, 10/15/2015 - 16:35

The Major League Baseball Players Association and Major League Baseball are jointly contributing $250,000 to assist victims of the devastating floods that have ravaged parts of South Carolina.

Time Warner Cable Supports Our Troops With Operation Gratitude

Thu, 10/15/2015 - 18:45

Kenya First Country to Launch ‘Novartis Access’, Expanding Affordable Treatment Options Against Chronic Diseases

Thu, 10/15/2015 - 13:30

Today, Novartis announced the launch of Novartis Access in Kenya, the first country to benefit from a portfolio of 15 affordable medicines to treat cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, respiratory illnesses, and breast cancer. The Novartis portfolio is being offered to the Kenyan government, non-governmental organizations and other public-sector healthcare providers for USD 1 per treatment, per month.