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An Open Letter from Daniel O'Day, Chairman & CEO, Gilead Sciences

Health & Healthcare

After receiving the green light from the FDA to move forward, Gilead is about to start trials of an inhaled version of remdesivir. We will screen healthy volunteers for Phase 1 trials this week and hope to begin studies in patients with COVID-19...

EarthXOcean 2020: Celebrate our Ocean Planet to Awaken Ocean Conservation

Environment

Whaling, climate change, habitat loss — these are only a few challenges facing our oceans. Research and preservation may seem like the only steps required to progress — but public awareness and advocacy can build the momentum needed to turn the tide.

$20,000 Donation Helps Wisconsin's Dairy Farmers and Families in Need

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

In conjunction with National Dairy Month, the Alliant Energy Foundation announces a $20,000 donation to two Wisconsin food banks that will benefit dairy farmers and communities throughout “America’s Dairyland.”

Collaborative Leverages Business and Community Resources for Transformative Approach to STEM Education

Education

The overarching mission of STEMpact is to provide all students access to high-quality STEM education. The initiative recognizes that those early years are important to fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Sysco Donates 30 Million Meals, 'Making Every Case Count' in a Global Effort to Support Vulnerable, Food-Insecure Citizens

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

These donations were valued at over $100 million and included nearly 16 million pounds of fresh produce and approximately six million pounds of fresh dairy products.

Spotlight on Stanley Healthcare: Delivering One Million Masks to Senior Living Communities

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Stanley Black & Decker donated 1 million masks to more than 100 senior living organizations in the U.S. One of the recipients, Brookdale Senior Living, received 225,000 masks – enough to supply every one of its 823 locations for almost a week.

Project Paves Way for Flexible Energy System

Energy

A key project has been launched to help achieve a net zero economy by exploring how a flexible energy system works.

Vistra Commits $10 Million to Organizations Working for Social Justice and Equity

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Vistra (NYSE: VST) today announced that it is committing $10 million over the next five years to support the advancement of minority communities.

Bridgestone Indonesia and Soles4Souls Asia Join Forces to Turn Recycled Tires into Shoes

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Global non-profit organization, Soles4Souls Asia and PT Bridgestone Tire Indonesia announced a new 2 year partnership (2020 – 2022) for an exciting sustainable project to create new shoes out of recycled tires.

Aflac Named a Top 50 Civic-Minded Company in America Points of Light Honors Aflac's Service in All Communities

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Aflac, a leading provider of supplemental insurance and products in the U.S., has been named a 2020 honoree of The Civic 50 by Points of Light, the world's largest organization dedicated to volunteer service.

Arrow Electronics Releases 2019 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

Research, Reports & Publications

Arrow Electronics expanded the reach of its corporate social responsibility program to 18 locations around the world in 2019, while supporting nearly 21 million people, according to the company’s just-released Corporate Social Responsibility Report: CSR 2019 in Review.

2020 Comcast NBCUniversal Values Report: Together We Build

Research, Reports & Publications

As a global media and technology company, Comcast NBCUniversal is committed to keeping our customers, employees and communities connected to what matters most – now more than ever.

#BeWell Series: The Art of Weaving with Mohawk Group's Royce Epstein

Media & Communications

In this special NeoCon Select segment of Novità PR's Instagram.com/DesignStandsTogether #BeWell Series, Royce Epstein inspires us to relax, unwind and tap into our inner graphic artist by teaching us how to weave a paper collage.

VA Fisher Houses Open Doors to Healthcare Workers in COVID-19 Push

Health & Healthcare

Fifteen of the 44 Fisher Houses that serve VA have pivoted to support the front line health care professionals that are risking their own well-being to save others.

Moving the World Forward Toward a More Sustainable Future: The Member Nations of the United Nations, Working Collaboratively For Progress in the 21st Century

Media & Communications

“The United Nations” began as a World War II era concept as President Franklin D. Roosevelt talked about the allies of the United States partnering in the fight to save democracy and collectively battling the regimes of fascist dictators in Europe and Asia. On January 1, 1942, 26 nations “united” in Washington DC to battle the “Axis” powers.

Extra Federal Funds Available to Help with Utility Bills

Carol Hardison wants people in need to know they don’t have to wait to get help paying utility bills.
Hardison’s agency, Crisis Assistance Ministry, has an extra $1.2 million in special federal funding to help Mecklenburg County, N.C., residents...

Pandemic Relief Efforts in Sao Paulo Supported by FedEx

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Canteen truck donated by FedEx in 2013 to The Salvation Army in Sao Paulo, Brazil continues to be put to good use. Most recently, it has been used to provide 6,000 meals and hygiene items to people impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

Regenerating the Land and Native Communities With Bison

Quite simply, at Native American Natural Foods, we believe buffalo can positively impact the future of a more sustainable food system that is needed in America today.

Qualcomm's Corporate Responsibitily Priorities

Research, Reports & Publications

Qualcomm for Good is our commitment to being a responsible corporate citizen. It’s about integrating sustainability into every aspect of our business and using our breakthrough technology to make the world a better place.

Fight Homelessness By Bridging the Gap Between Shelter and Housing

The U.S. has a shortage of around 7 million affordable housing units for renters whose household incomes fall below the poverty line, according to the National Low Income Housing Coalition.

Ralph Lauren Shares Progress on Global Citizenship & Sustainability With Fiscal Year 2020 Design the Change Report

Research, Reports & Publications

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) has published its fiscal year 2020 (FY20) annual Global Citizenship & Sustainability Report, providing a comprehensive update on its Design the Change strategy.

Why We Need Green Space Now More Than Ever

Green Infrastructure

Over the past few months, we have learned to change our routines and adapt to new norms as we come to terms with a new reality.