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VolunteerMatch
As a nonprofit, VolunteerMatch believes in making it easier for good people and good causes to connect. We also believe we aren’t the only ones who hold this belief, and that by joining forces with other like-minded organizations, we can create an…
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Carnival Corporation
Today, Carnival Cruise Line announced a new initiative designed to support U.S. military families alongside seven-time GRAMMY-award winning superstar Carrie Underwood and representatives of Operation Homefront, the national nonprofit that builds…
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Major League Baseball Players Trust
Slugging outfielder Nelson Cruz became the first Major League ambassador of the “Baseball Cares” initiative in the Dominican Republic last week (Jan. 22) when his cash donation was parlayed into mobility equipment to help disabled people get around…
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Time Warner Cable
The Urban Ecology Center’s 8th annual “Winterfest” event took place on Saturday, Jan. 23 at Milwaukee’s Washington Park.
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VolunteerMatch
What inspires Millennial employees to move from the point of interest to a place of action? The 2015 Millennial Impact Report examines influence in the workplace, and the environment couldn’t be more relevant.
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Major League Baseball Players Trust
Major Leaguers and New Englanders Matt Barnes (CT), Chris Iannetta (RI) and Ryan O’Rourke (MA) joined Action Team Captains from Brunswick High School, Thornton Academy and York High School in Maine and Attleboro High School in Massachusetts to build…
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NetSuite Inc.
NetSuite.org saw incredible growth in our software donation and employee volunteer programs in 2015 and is thrilled to share our impacts from last year.
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Taproot Foundation
“Life's most persistent and urgent question is, what are you doing for others?” In answer to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s call, over 300 project managers and subject matter experts in marketing, finance, strategy, HR, and IT committed their…
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Ecolab
With cold and flu season well underway, parents and teachers have a new tool to teach kids how to protect themselves from germs. “Soap and Water Science” is a fun online activity developed by Ecolab’s partner, the Project WET Foundation, to teach…
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America's Charities
Have you worked on a project or program that simply did not turn out the way you planned? The New Year signifies new beginnings. This can mean a new beginning to old methods, a new perspective, even a new way of thinking. One program that many…
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AT&T
What do you get when you merge AT&T and DIRECTV, two of the nation’s most community-minded companies? An even greater impact on the communities where we live and work – not to mention a union that will redefine our industry.
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NetSuite Inc.
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Carnival Corporation
AIDA Cruises is supporting the children’s aid organization “SOS-Kinderdorf e.V.” with a donation of 100,000 euros. This sum was raised by the New Year’s Raffle that is traditionally held on board the ships of the AIDA fleet on December 31. This year…
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Major League Baseball Players Trust
Forty-five Action Team Captains from Southern California joined Major Leaguers Trevor Plouffe (Twins), Rob Rasmussen (Angels) and Chad Smith (Rangers) in a project intended to help normalize the lives of troubled veterans and their families.
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Benevity
An oft-quoted statement from acclaimed management consultant Peter Drucker asserts that "culture eats strategy for breakfast." Yet even today, many companies pay more attention to their strategies than their underlying culture, often at…
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Time Warner Cable
At Time Warner Cable, diversity and inclusion are an integral part of our culture. We believe in an inclusive environment, where you can bring your whole self to work. This extends into our work in the communities that we live in and serve.
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Timberland
This week, Timberland continued its tradition of hosting current presidential candidates during the lead-up to presidential elections, as part of its commitment to community engagement.
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Keystone Human Services
One small step for a puppy, one giant leap for independence! Susquehanna Service Dogs' Astronaut puppies have launched their journey to becoming service dogs. These seven puppies are with their puppy raisers, learning how to change the lives of…
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Prudential Financial, Inc.
As a member of the Newark community for 140 years, Prudential has had the distinct honor of helping to write the story of Newark. Seeing the sweeping change that took hold in 2015 on Broad Street and in Military Park –- in Newark’s core, I can’t…
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Children International
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Foundation, Inc. and Children International are changing what it means to prepare young people in disadvantaged areas for careers in the tourism industry.
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VolunteerMatch
In December 2015, nonprofits and corporations came together in Oakland, CA to move the conversation on corporate volunteerism and cross-sector partnerships forward.
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Carnival Corporation
The Costa Crociere Foundation (www.costa-crociere-foundation.com) has started the annual selection process reserved for Italian non-profit organizations engaged in the development of social betterment and marine environmental protection projects.
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Avista Utilities
As part of the Avista Heroes at School program, Avista was at Stevens Elementary in Spokane with the Spokane Chiefs Hockey Club, where they discussed goal setting and achievement with the students.
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NetSuite Inc.
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