Positive Change

Did you know that 40 percent of an individual’s well-being is determined by healthy behaviors, while medical care determines just 10 percent? It’s true, and it makes the point that you are what you eat. Eighty-six percent of U.S. healthcare dollars are spent on the treatment of chronic, often preventable health issues linked to an unhealthy diet such as heart disease, diabetes and stroke.

E-waste is the fastest-growing waste stream in the world and it’s only natural to want to set goals to reduce it.

The $25 million disaster commitment by Walmart and the Walmart Foundation includes grants for technologies that will accelerate and focus disaster relief efforts.

New York, NY, September 1, 2016 – generationOn, the youth service division of Points of Light, and Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) today launched a new campaign that encourages kids and teens to create, share and act upon their own Rules of Kindness. The campaign is designed to build a culture of caring and empathy among today’s youth.

Keep America Beautiful, the nation’s leading nonprofit which envisions a country where every community is a clean, green and beautiful place to live, is mobilizing Americans to bolster their local ecosystems by planting native species of trees, shrubs and plants for its fifth annual National Planting Day.

Through strategic investments and collaborations, we leverage our unique strengths to support the Caterpillar Foundation’s mission to eliminate poverty by placing people on a path to prosperity. Founded in 1952, the Caterpillar Foundation has contributed more than $650 million to help make sustainable progress possible around the world.

Rather than restrict volunteering to single cause or organization, JetBlue supports the unique, individual passions and causes of all their employees, known as crewmembers. By powering their volunteer program with VolunteerMatch, they are able to empower crewmembers to truly give back in a way that is both meaningful and personal.

Domestic violence threatens the health and wellbeing of men, women and children across the country. In fact, domestic violence is so prevalent that one in four women will be a victim of domestic violence in her lifetime. Acting on the belief that everyone deserves to be healthy and safe, Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) companies have dedicated programs to provide support for victims and the prevention of domestic violence in their communities.

Growing up in Southern California’s San Fernando Valley, my three brothers and I played endless sports.

Action for Healthy Kids® (AFHK) announces the 295 recipients of School Grants for Healthy Kids for the 2016-2017 school year, provided through funding from CSX Transportation. Awarded in 13 states, the Game On grants aim to expand student access to in-school physical activity and healthy foods, improve knowledge and behaviors around exercise and nutrition, and engage parents in activities that reinforce healthy habits at home. Since 2013, CSX-supported School Grants for Healthy Kids have helped 1,074 schools implement health and wellness initiatives, impacting more than 546,000 students.