Denise Larell was always a good student and a great hair stylist. She started making extra cash braiding hair at the age of 16. But two years later, struggling with realities of life under the poverty line, she was forced to make a tough choice, and temporarily dropped out of school to focus on making money.
As we reach the end of a busy year and an economy surrounded by many questions ahead, we’re focused on the resiliency we’ve seen from women small business owners in the face of what has been difficult times for many.
Solving big problems requires thinking big and setting goals that seem audacious. Cisco has achieved many bold goals over its 38-year history by relying on smart people, innovation and science.
While Duke Energy employees volunteer in their communities throughout the year, the company makes a big push every September with its Power of Giving campaign.
This panel will explore how companies can redefine their business purpose to better connect climate goals and their people-centered mission statements.
Fairtrade America, the world’s most recognized label for social justice and sustainability, is honored to announce that partner Guylian, the premium Belgian chocolate brand famous for its chocolate seashells sold across four continents and in 120 countries, has committed to sourcing 100% of the cocoa used to make its premium chocolates on Fairtrade terms.
Whole Cities Foundation, a nonprofit expanding community access to fresh, healthy food and nutrition education, announced today that it will award 57 Community First Grants to nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and Canada.