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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

11 Newark-led Organizations Awarded up to $15,000 Each to Advance Community Health and Fresh Food Access

Apr 14, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Whole Cities Foundation, a nonprofit broadening community access to fresh food and nutrition education, announced today that 11 Newark nonprofit organizations have been awarded up to $15,000 each through the annual Fresh, Healthy Food Access Grant.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Air.o Wins Edison Award: The Only Hypoallergenic Soft Flooring Available in Market Recognized As Innovation Leader

Apr 14, 2020 10:00 AM ET

The Edison Awards winners were announced today, and Mohawk’s Air.o hypoallergenic soft flooring took the bronze for the consumer goods – home solutions category.

Media & Communications

CSRwire Distributes Over 500 COVID-19 News Releases to Global Audience for Social Impact

Apr 14, 2020 10:00 AM ET

On March 16, 2020, as the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) was being realized across the globe, 3BL Media began waiving fees for the use of CSRwire as business leaders stepped forward to help.

Health & Healthcare

NRG Energy Joins Forces With Project Hope to Deliver Protective Gear to America’s Frontline Health Workers

Apr 14, 2020 10:00 AM ET

As cases of COVID-19 continue to rise in the U.S., NRG Energy has joined forces with Project HOPE to deliver lifesaving protective gear and equipment to America’s frontline health workers in partnership with the Business Roundtable and Healthcare Ready.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Pro Bono Perspectives S2E8: COVID-19 - Stories From Nonprofit and Business Leaders Fighting for Our Communities

Apr 14, 2020 10:00 AM ET

This special episode of Pro Bono Persepctives explores the effects COVID-19 has had on nonprofits, corporate social responsibility programming and volunteerism and how social impact leaders across sectors are responding to the pandemic.

Environment

National Park Foundation to Unveil New Instagram Stickers for National Park Week

Apr 14, 2020 9:15 AM ET

As part of its ongoing efforts to bring parks to people digitally, the National Park Foundation (NPF) is releasing a new collection of Instagram stickers this coming Thursday, April 16, timed with the #FindYourPark Twitter chat at 1:00 PM ET.

Health & Healthcare

Celebrating the First World Chagas Disease Day

Apr 14, 2020 4:00 AM ET

For the first time in history, the global health community is preparing to celebrate World Chagas Disease Day. Novartis is joining the global movement to raise visibility and awareness of patients with Chagas disease.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Fair Trade USA Takes Swift Action to Support Workers During Covid-19

Apr 13, 2020 7:45 PM ET

Fair Trade USA®, the leading certifier of fair trade products in North America, released a new policy on emergency fund use for Covid-19.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Importance of Leadership and Community While Navigating Through Uncharted Territory

Apr 13, 2020 6:30 PM ET

This pandemic has disrupted and impacted the lives of hundreds of thousands of people and continues to present new challenges every day.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Huggies Commits 5 Million Diapers, $1 Million Grant and NICU Support for COVID-19 Relief

Apr 13, 2020 6:00 PM ET

One in three U.S. families couldn’t afford to buy enough diapers for their children before the coronavirus pandemic hit. Now, more parents than ever are seeking support from diaper banks around the country.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Local Food Rescue Nonprofit, Hess Corporation & Sysco Now Serving Houston’s Hospitality Industry

Apr 13, 2020 5:15 PM ET

Partnering with long-time supporters Hess Corporation and Sysco, Second Servings announces the “Dinner’s On Us” Program focused on providing take-home chef-prepared family meals to furloughed and unemployed hospitality workers in Houston.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Human Resilience, Microfinance, and the Evolution of Potatoes

Apr 13, 2020 4:55 PM ET

J.P. Kloninger is the Program Manager for Whole Planet Foundation’s North America microfinance portfolio and Team Member Giving.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Volunteers Make Sure Seniors in Johnson County, Indiana, Are Safe

Apr 13, 2020 4:15 PM ET

COVID-19 has hit Johnson County residents harder than most in Indiana. That’s where Kim Smith comes in.

Education

Undeniably Dairy: Caring for Cows and Nourishing Communities

Apr 13, 2020 4:05 PM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Now More Than Ever, Everyone Can Help Support Global Water Access

Apr 13, 2020 3:50 PM ET

As the world adapts to the novel coronavirus pandemic, the importance of fresh, potable water looms larger than ever before: water to slake thirst, water to soothe fever, water to wash hands over and over and over again.

Innovation & Technology

Remote Collaboration Technologies in Action

Apr 13, 2020 3:35 PM ET

Remote collaboration technologies help Cisco and our clients reduce emissions from air travel and commuting. These technologies include Webex Teams, Cisco TelePresence, Cisco Webex, Cisco Unified Communications, and Cisco Jabber collaboration...

Innovation & Technology

Morgan Stanley Selects 9 Startup Companies for 4th Cohort of Innovation Lab Targeting Multicultural and Women Founders

Apr 13, 2020 3:30 PM ET

Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) today announced the fourth cohort of the Multicultural Innovation Lab, an accelerator program for technology and technology-enabled start-ups in the post‐seed to Series B funding rounds.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Joint Letter: What Is the Courageous Opportunity for Companies in This Crisis?

Apr 13, 2020 3:00 PM ET

We are faced with a choice. The world’s leading corporations will play an outsized role in either exacerbating the crisis or rising to demonstrate bold leadership.

Health & Healthcare

Helping Employees Cope With COVID-19

Apr 13, 2020 3:00 PM ET

Keosha Barnett knows firsthand some of the stresses of the pandemic. “It’s hard right now, and it feels like I’m going through a depression,”

Events, Media & Communications

Webcasts Focus on Role of Buildings, Communities and Organizations to Respond to Today’s Global Health Challenges Webcasts With IWBI: April 13 -- 17, 2020

Apr 13, 2020 3:00 PM ET

With the gravity of the situation regarding COVID-19, today, more than ever, places matter to the future of protecting our families, our businesses and the public at large.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

COVID-19: Companies, Let’s Get Practical

Apr 13, 2020 3:00 PM ET

FSG's blog series for companies starting to think of longer-term responses to the COVID-19 crisis. THE GUIDING QUESTION: "How can our company leverage our unique strengths to serve those most impacted by the crisis?"

Innovation & Technology

Learn to Identify Coronavirus Phishing Attacks

Apr 13, 2020 2:05 PM ET

The outbreak of the novel coronavirus has led to fear and anxiety among the public, giving birth to a new subgenre of phishing attacks.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Goodyear Uses 3D Printing Capability to Deliver In-demand Medical Gear

Apr 13, 2020 1:05 PM ET

A Luxembourg initiative was created to seek manufacturing companies and private persons that could contribute to the production of components used in face shields for medical personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Media & Communications

Watching for the Signals That Corporate Sustainability and Sustainable Investing Trends Continue to Advance in the Time of the Virus Crisis

Apr 13, 2020 1:00 PM ET

Our objective in structuring our communications over the past decade-plus is to help to inform, educate and encourage the embrace of sustainability concepts and principles throughout society’s public, private and social sectors.

Research, Reports & Publications

Allstate Releases New Prosperity Report

Apr 13, 2020 1:00 PM ET

Allstate has released its new Prosperity Report. This year's edition contains additional content on climate change.