Force for Good: Giving Back to Communities Nationwide

Stakeholders increasingly expect companies to be a positive force in the communities where their employees live and work — not just with philanthropic donations, but with actions that set an example for others to follow.

In this series sponsored by Subaru of America, we’ll take a closer look at what corporate philanthropy means today and how companies can rally employees, nonprofits and other stakeholders to truly make an impact in the communities they serve. (Image credit: Quality Stock Arts/Adobe Stock)

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Environment

The Philadelphia Union Is Scoring on and off the Field in Partnership With Subaru
Fans jump out of their seats and roar as their beloved Philadelphia Union soccer club nets a goal at Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania. As fervent fans bask in their team’s success, they can also take pride in knowing each goal scored contributes to a greater cause.

Volunteering & Community

Think Globally, Act Locally: How Businesses Can Support Nonprofits in Their Community
Many companies donate time, money, and resources to help families in their communities through difficult times and ever-growing expenses.

Philanthropy

The Importance of Giving Back - Even in Times of Uncertainty
Generous, community-minded and loving isn’t typically how the American public describes car companies or car dealers.

Volunteering & Community

Subaru and LA Auto Show Fetch National Attention With Dog Adoption Program
Many people attend auto shows to learn about the latest innovations within the automotive industry, but attendees who stop by the Subaru booth might end up leaving with a new family member.

Education & Workforce Development

Schools Still Face Impacts From the Pandemic, but Businesses Can Help
As a new school season kicks off, educators, students, parents and schools are still battling the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

Health & Healthcare

How America's Second Largest Cancer Charity Changes (and Saves) Lives
“Cancer is a frightening diagnosis,” said Louis J. DeGennaro, Ph.D., who worked for decades in cancer drug discovery and now serves as president and CEO of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS).

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Goal for Good: How Subaru Park and the Philadelphia Union Achieved Zero Waste
With a deep run in the 2021 MLS playoffs and reaching zero landfill status, the Philadelphia Union has much to celebrate on the field as well as off.

Volunteering & Community

More Than Just a Meal: Solving the Hidden Epidemic of Senior Hunger With Meals on Wheels
“Local Meals on Wheels programs never cease to amaze me,” Ellie Hollander, president and CEO of the nonprofit Meals on Wheels America, told TriplePundit in a recent interview.

Volunteering & Community

Think Your Team Is 'Too Busy' to Give Back to Your Community? This Subaru Retailer Has Some Advice
Any business leader who thinks they don’t have the time, energy or manpower to pursue community action should talk to Dottie Fitzgerald, the president and dealer principal of Fitzgerald Subaru of Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Philanthropy

Companies Step Up to Support U.S. Students Returning to School
It could take years to fully understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on U.S. students and schools. But educators and experts already know that as schools reopen, families and educators are still in the throes of financial uncertainty and academic struggles, and the needs are extensive.

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