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In celebration of her milestone 100th World Cup victory, Ikon Pass will match donations up to $50,000 to help Mikaela Shiffrin, the greatest skier of all time and Ikon Pass ambassador, raise $100,000 for Share Winter Foundation, to support youth learn to ski and snowboard initiatives. Ikon Pass holders are encouraged to make a donation at ikonpass.com/ambassadors/mikaela-shiffrin.Share Winter’s mission is to enrich the lives of youth through winter sports through collaboration with mountain part

WomenStrong International is thrilled to welcome Dr. Chisina Kapungu as their new Executive Director, effective immediately. Dr. Susan M. Blaustein, the global gender equity organization’s founder and longtime leader, will remain as Chair and President of the Board and Strategic Advisory Council.“Chisina is exactly the right person to lead WomenStrong at this moment,” said Dr. Blaustein. “She has built trust and mutual respect among our community of partner organizations from Cambodia to Rwanda

BDO USA today announced a cause partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA).

NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI), one of the largest fully-regulated utilities in the United States, has been named to the 2024 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI), marking the 11th consecutive year the company has earned the recognition. The DJSI are float-adjusted market capitalization weighted indices that measure the performance of companies using environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria.“Receiving this recognition for an 11th straight year is a testament to our longstanding resolve t

Apple Hospitality REIT Publishes Annual Corporate Responsibility Report

Realize Capital Partners announces its second set of investments for Realize Fund I: 7 investments, totalling a commitment of capital of $32.5M.

Year in giving reflects continued commitment to housing initiatives, environmental stewardship, and workforce development

Donation will help provide over 1.5 million meals, employees engaging in nationwide volunteer efforts

Hotels and recipients were honored at the 2024 Historic Hotels Annual Awards of Excellence Ceremony and Gala on November 21, 2024, at The Omni Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, Virginia (United States of America).

Arch will provide scholarships, internships and fellowships to the students of the university

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (NYSE: AVB) (the “Company”) announced that it has been named the Regional Sector Leader for Americas Residential in the 2024 GRESB Development Benchmark, earning a score of 96 out of 100. The annual GRESB Sector Leader Awards recognize real estate and infrastructure companies, funds, and assets that demonstrate outstanding leadership in sustainability.“As an avid developer, with meaningful sustainability targets, we incorporate environmental design standards into our

Apartment Income REIT LLC (“AIR” or “AIR Communities”) today announced an update on the company’s corporate responsibility progress. Recently, AIR received a 2024 GRESB score of 87 out of 100, a five-point increase from the previous year. The achievement places AIR second in its peer group and 16th out of 145 American residential entities. Formerly known as the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark, GRESB is a global reporting framework that covers more than 2000 portfolios with $8.8 trill

45,000 passionate fans came out to EAT. DRINK. FEED NYC. and celebrate the 17th annual Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Invesco QQQ (NYCWFF) at its exciting new home, the Invesco QQQ Festival Campus at the Brooklyn Army Terminal from October 17-20. The Festival featured over 80 events and 500 restaurants across the city, including walk-around tastings, late-night soirées, and exclusive dining experiences with celebrity chefs and world-renowned culinary talents such as

Developments in multiple states will provide physical and behavioral health services

Funding Will Allow Expansion of School-Based Mental Health Services

As many states and communities prepare for Veterans Suicide Awareness and Prevention Day on Sept. 22, Face the Fight (FTF) is announcing a new round of nonprofit grant recipients. These grants will support initiatives focused on preventing veteran suicide and breaking the stigma around seeking help within the military community.The grants total $13.9 million and will fund 27 projects from 23 grantees in communities across the country; to date the initiative has awarded $25 million. The grantees

Successful U.S.-ASEAN Smart Cities program offers blueprint for high impact, peer-to-peer water utility partnerships that advance UN SDG 6

Three nonprofits awarded grants for innovative solutions and commitment to ending the cycle of hunger within their communities

A budding entrepreneur, Summer™ joins the brand’s popular line of character dolls and books that inspire kids with courage, confidence, and strength of characterTo champion children’s literacy, brand donates more than $100,0001 in American Girl books to longtime education partner and leading children’s nonprofit Save the Children

As the face of homelessness in Fort Worth and North Texas changes, the Tarrant County Homeless Coalition is renaming the nonprofit “Partnership Home.” Reflecting the organization’s renewed mission for transformative change through thought leadership, strong partnerships and innovative solutions. Partnership Home was announced during a “Key Holders” breakfast and audience of local nonprofit leaders, community partners and elected officials.This press release features multimedia. View the full rel

As part of its Pink Spoon Community Program, Baskin-Robbins will donate $1 from every smoothie sold in September to BGC Canada

Reflecting AIR Communities' commitment to outstanding corporate citizenship, the 21st annual AIR Gives Charity Golf Classic successfully raised $460,000 to foster strong communities and support those who serve our country. With the help of many longstanding business partners, the tournament continues to be a cornerstone of AIR’s commitment to others and dedication to positive relationships.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/

Company marks milestone by donating 250,000 meals to animals in need across CanadaPetcurean’s flagship brands Go! Solutions® and Now Fresh® will also be giving thanks to customers with a variety of online giveaways throughout the month and into the fall

The $28M ARPA-funded project will deliver critical middle-mile network infrastructure and digital equity resources to support local ISPs and communities in need

This certification highlights Redbrick and its portfolio companies’ efforts to foster an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy

FICO’s Score A Better Future credit education events are designed to teach teens and adults personal finance skills and credit education information for achieving their financial goals

Canada Growth Fund Inc. (“CGF”) and Svante Technologies Inc. (“Svante” or the “Company”), a leading global carbon capture and removal solutions provider headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, announced today a financing commitment of up to US$100 million to accelerate the development and construction of Svante’s commercial carbon capture and removal projects in Canada and the US.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240815708357

Case study, published in Nature Medicine, details improvements in nano-rare patient, Susannah’s seizure severity, neurologic function and quality of life

Southern Glazer’s announces AlcoholEdu for High School course is available to high schools in Florida, Texas and New York for 2024-2025 school year.

A team of Guild Mortgage employees recently traveled to the jungle of Ecuador to help a village gain access to additional clean, drinkable water.

Redgate, the end-to-end Database DevOps solution provider, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this week with the launch of charitable and community support initiatives, alongside the announcement of a major commercial milestone.Today, Redgate is announcing it has reached $100 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR), a testament to its commitment to innovation, customer satisfaction, and talent development. From a two-person start-up founded in 1999, Redgate has grown to a global business prov

Mark Sanchez, Ed.D., to join organization’s Board of Managers

Clean Energy announce a series of deals with municipalities across the country representing a collective demand for more sustainable solutions.

Coalition will raise awareness for the USDA’s new Summer EBT grocery benefits program

Exelon has provided nearly $10 million in funding to nine local businesses in Baltimore, Chicago, the District of Columbia and Philadelphia to spur economic opportunity and entrepreneurship

New food rescue initiative fights food insecurity and reduces food waste

209 nonprofits focused on community and youth development receive $10,000 grants each

Customers are eligible for an America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass as they save for their future and support a better tomorrowAvailable online nationwide, Growth Savings customers earn 5.30% APY* with no minimums, no fees, and no hidden charges

Financial empowerment firm celebrates exceptional educators' roles in shaping future generations and transforming lives for the better

The world’s first plastic-neutral retailer builds on existing partnership with leading conservation nonprofit to create a “Crafted with a Cause” seasonal product line

Sustainable Investing Challenge brings together future leaders addressing critical sustainability issues through innovative financial solutionsUniversity of Utah's David Eccles School of Business awarded top prize for proposal to save Utah’s Great Salt LakeSecond- and third-place prizes awarded to students from the University of Navarra’s IESE Business School and Columbia Business School

Today, Alterra Mountain Company released its second annual Forward Stance Impact Report, outlining its ongoing commitment to Social Responsibility. Organizing around four key pillars – People, Planet, Community, and Responsibility – the Forward Stance platform is designed to support the company’s employees, communities, and partners across its portfolio of North American mountain destinations.“Our mission at Alterra is to shape the future of mountain adventure, and that is only possible by inves

EcoEngineers (Eco), a consulting, auditing, and advisory firm with an exclusive focus on the energy transition, today announced the expansion of its services in compliance with the Canadian Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR). After an intensive four-month period of ISO 14064-3:2019 training and aligning a cadre of life-cycle analysis (LCA) critical reviewers and specialists, Eco has been granted a scope extension by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB). This accreditation empowers Eco to perfo

New funding brings Morgan Stanley’s total commitment to $50 million since the launch of its Alliance for Children’s Mental Health in 2020The American Academy of Pediatrics and Sesame Workshop join Alliance to help expand programming to early childhood care and workforce development

Each Prize Winner to Receive $750,000 Over Three Years

Funding marks the Company’s first selection for federal funding to focus on implementing clean energy projects, supporting its ambition of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050

Citizens today strengthened its partnership with The Andy Warhol Museum by granting an additional $200,000 to The Warhol Academy, the museum’s initiative to empower economic mobility, further emphasizing the critical role of workforce development in building a strong arts and culture economy in Pittsburgh. The grant extends the Citizens partnership for a second year, creating new fellowship opportunities for young professionals and reinforcing Citizens as the largest corporate supporter of The W

Through collaborative, trust-based philanthropy and corporate partnership, IBP's initiatives have generated over $10 million in support of scholarships and diverse nonprofits

Paul G. Allen Family Foundation Opens Call for Proposals

New York’s Premier Wine & Food Festival Returns October 17-20 with One Anchor Location at Brooklyn Army Terminal to Host Fan-Favorite Signature Tasting Events in Addition to Over 75+ Events in Manhattan