Scotiabank Commits to Mentoring LBGT+ Refugees With Tent and HRC

Thu, 12/10/2020 - 09:30

Tent Partnership for Refugees and the Human Rights Campaign Foundation held the first North American Business Summit for LGBTQ Refugees, where they announced that multiple organizations including Scotiabank have committed to mentoring LGBT+ refugees over the next 3 years.

Creating Impact and Purpose for Our Global Communities This Holiday Season

Fri, 12/11/2020 - 12:00

For many families across America and around the world, 2020 has been the hungriest year in modern history. There will be more empty plates this holiday season than ever before due to the economic downturn caused by COVID-19.

Medtronic and the Medtronic Foundation Expand COVID-19 Support to More Than $46 Million USD

Thu, 12/10/2020 - 10:55

Among the nonprofit organizations receiving added support from the Medtronic Foundation through its $1.6 million grant package are those focusing on rapid access to low income communities such as the COVID-19 Action Fund for Africa, Americares, Direct Relief, Meals on Wheels, and numerous food banks.

Merck Donates $500,000 to Support River Blindness and Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination Efforts

Thu, 10/22/2020 - 13:00

Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, and the MECTIZAN® Donation Program (MDP), announced today a $500,000 cash donation to support non-governmental organization (NGO) partners working to eliminate river blindness...

Griffith Foods Celebrates Annual Day of Giving with The Hatchery Chicago and Ronald McDonald House Charities

Thu, 12/10/2020 - 12:05

In partnership with The Hatchery Chicago - Food Business Incubator, we hosted our annual December Day of Giving by providing over 100 meals and kid-friendly crafts to families across five Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland...

LG Partners With Be Strong, Anti-Bullying Organization, to Help Student Leaders Stay Connected During Pandemic and Beyond

Thu, 12/10/2020 - 09:55

Purpose 360 Podcast Introduces 75 Insights From Social Impact Leaders

Thu, 12/10/2020 - 09:00

Leading social impact podcast Purpose 360, hosted by purpose pioneer Carol Cone and cause marketing savant Chris Noble, today released the first edition of its eBook series, featuring 75 insights from guests.

PayPal Processed More Than $185 Million in Donations This GivingTuesday in a Year Unlike Any Other

Wed, 12/09/2020 - 12:05

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) today announced that it processed a record-breaking $185 million globally this GivingTuesday, the largest amount raised on the platform for the global day of giving since its inception in 2012.

Kimberly-Clark Mentors Collaborate With Female Entrepreneurs to Create Shared Value in the Sanitation Economy

Wed, 12/09/2020 - 08:00

“The Innovation Lab offers an incredible opportunity to interact with talented professionals who have great experience,” said Nyaga. “I look forward to receiving support around the manufacturing process, design, commercial viability and quality of our products. We are so excited to grow!”

Gains in Social Responsibility from a Mid-Year Surge Have Been Erased Based on Eighth Annual Conscious Consumer Spending Index

Wed, 12/09/2020 - 08:10

The eighth annual Conscious Consumer Spending Index (#CCSIndex) suggests that converging crises and ongoing uncertainty are causing a decline in conscious consumerism and charitable giving.