ESG News For Detroit

PPG and PPG Foundation invested $18.4 million in communities worldwide in 2024

Giving Back Activities Emphasize Support for Military Families and Veterans

Applications for the 19th annual Housing for Everyone program are open until Feb. 6, 2025

Rite Aid Healthy Futures today announced grants totaling nearly $12M in 2024 to fund organizations and programs to address major societal challenges and crises facing children and youth, with a focus on food insecurity, mental health and racial equity. Grant recipients include national charitable networks, children’s hospitals, regional foodbanks and local organizations across Rite Aid communities.Healthy Futures, a public charity affiliated with Rite Aid, one of the nation’s leading pharmacy re

Tickets on Sale Friday, November 22 at Noon  "… nothing short of spectacular." – Forbes“The entire night was a joyful singalong" – Variety“A joyous, hits-filled musical celebration” – Detroit Free Press

Corvias employees work with John D. Dingell VA Medical Center to help Detroit veterans

Developments in multiple states will provide physical and behavioral health services

RECESS24: National Black and Brown Clean Energy Conference – the premier event for advancing equity in clean energy – to take place September 9-11, 2024 in Detroit

Mutts Across America Program Makes Surprise Donation in Every State

Together for a Cure: Fundraising Events Will Further Breast Cancer Research and Support Patients Now

Nissan Foundation awards $1.2 million in grants to 44 nonprofits building inclusive communitiesSince 1992, the Nissan Foundation has awarded nearly $17 million to more than 150 nonprofit organizations committed to promoting cultural awareness and understandingThe Nissan Foundation annually awards grants to nonprofits in California, Georgia, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee and Texas

Mini-pitches coming to more underserved communities over next three years

2024 Housing for Everyone grant recipients strengthen independent living solutions

Maker of Litter-Robot Extends Bundle That Gives Back, Every Best Friends® Bundle Purchase Helps Save a Cat

Best Place to Work Gives Back to Community, Enhances Partner and Resident Experience

The 2nd annual event announces 13 new participating pizzerias, The Collab Lab and an outstanding lineup of panel discussions and demos

Continuing its annual tradition of recognizing leaders dedicated to increasing youth access to recreation opportunities, the National Recreation Foundation (NRF) recently announced Manny Almonte as the recipient of its 2023 Robert W. Crawford Prize.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231213232783/en/2023 Crawford Prize recipient Manny Almonte (bottom center) with Camping to Connect mentors and participants. Camping to Conne

Endowment Fund Will Provide Scholarships to Approximately 80 Students in its Lifetime

U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance, a subsidiary of U.S. Bank, and its community development entity (CDE) – USBCDE, LLC – received $55 million of New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) allocation from the U.S. Department of Treasury. The allocation is part of the federal government’s $5 billion NMTC program, which helps economically distressed communities attract private investment capital.USBCDE, LLC has now been awarded more than $1 billion in total allocations, one of only three CDEs to do so. It is one of 1

New interactive community training mural unveiled in Chicago in partnership with Black Star and inspired by U.S. Soccer stars Crystal Dunn, Naomi Girma and Lynn Williams

The MolinaCares Accord donates $100,000 to Southeast Michigan Perinatal Quality Improvement Coalition to improve maternal and infant health outcomes.

Fifth Third congratulates the 25 community leaders who have completed the Bank’s 18-month Empowering Community Leaders career development growth program. A Harvard Kennedy School Executive Leadership Certification Ceremony was held at Fifth Third Center in Cincinnati on August 28.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230905801694/en/The inaugural class of 25 nonprofit leaders graduated from Fifth Third Bank's Empowering Commu

Amazon Literary Partnership awards nearly $1 million in grant and sponsorship funding to 93 literary nonprofits nationwideAmazon Literary Partnership is committed to supporting writing programs and nonprofit literary organizations that uplift and amplify writers and promote diversity in storytelling

Albireo Energy, a leading independent building controls and energy services provider, and a Huron Capital portfolio company, announced the publication of its second annual Environmental, Social and Governance Report. The report provides information on the performance and management of Albireo Energy’s commitments to address environmental, social and governance priorities, while building long-term value for the company’s stakeholders. The Albireo Energy 2022 ESG Report is available for download a

Program Will Explore and Develop Services Based on the Unique Needs of the Hip Hop Music Community With Focus in Eight Key Cities

Investment will fuel expansion of leading national tech training nonprofit to three new cities in need of skilled technologists for digital economies

For the first time in its history, the Nissan Foundation is awarding more than $1 million during annual grant cycleSince 1992, the Nissan Foundation has awarded nearly $16 million to more than 150 nonprofit organizations committed to promoting cultural awareness and understandingThe Nissan Foundation annually awards grants to nonprofits in California, Georgia, Michigan, Mississippi, New York, Tennessee and Texas

The Maker of Litter-Robot® Continues Its Commitment to Cat Care with an Ongoing Partnership to Put More Cats in Loving Homes and Improve The Shelter Experience for Dedicated Volunteers

Looking at the Whole Picture Foundation Connects Veterans to Corvias

Customers and employees to tackle food insecurity one community at a time through Fifth Third Day XXXII initiative

Brand advertising leader now delivers all media with renewable power

The So Ambitious HBCU Tour Continues to Bring Student Entrepreneurs New Opportunities by Expanding to Five Additional Historically Black Colleges & UniversitiesThe Tour is backed by funding support from adidas, JOOPITER, Black Ambition, Techstars, and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund

$2 million grant deepens Comcast’s extensive work to advance digital equity and provide communities with the resources needed for jobs of today and tomorrow

Effort Supports the Company’s Near-Term Science-Based Emissions Reduction Targets Approved by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) and Southern California Air Quality Initiatives

Mobile distributions will provide access to healthy foods for individuals and families throughout communities in 9 states

The leader in diversified business services launches its first EV program earlier this year

Local Officials Asked to Deliver on Environmental Mandates of the Biden Administration in Virtual Press Conference to be Held

An organization led by startup founders and investors awards $15,000 and in-kind resources this Giving Tuesday and encourages other business leaders to do the same

Give Where You Live movement galvanizes holiday giving toward local nonprofit organizations

The Tire and Service Retailer Launches Program this Veterans Day

Funding is part of UnitedHealthcare’s $11 million in Empowering Health grants focused on expanding access to care and addressing the social determinants of health for people in underserved communities

- Press Ganey’s Annual Community Day returns in 2022 for its eighth year- More than 3,000 global team members supporting local communities through volunteer activities, educational programs and positive environmental impact- Employees completed 9,000+ volunteer hours at 30+ nonprofits

The Community-Led CSforALL Accelerator Program Aims to Increase Computer Science Learning Opportunities for Denver Students

16 underrepresented students secured summer internships with 11 Michigan tech companies through the program, which offers training, mentorship and support to students and companies.

Awards recognize member companies for corporate efforts towards sustainable manufacturing

MONAT Gratitude today announced the second cycle of nonprofit organizations to receive a grant as part of MONAT Gratitude’s $1 million pledge to close achievement gaps in underserved communities around the world. In total, these grants bring MONAT Gratitude’s investment in youth education programs across the globe to more than $380,000 so far in 2022.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220503006199/en/Education Through Musi

A Mission Driven Drop Focusing on the Future of Fashion

An organization led by startup founders and investors aims to grow the presence of successful, diverse-led ventures and advance civic leadership in Michigan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem

Voya Financial launches a new grant program to aid small businesses owned by individuals from underrepresented communities.

Rebranded Charity Announces $10 Million Strengthening Cities Initiative