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Today, WaFd, Inc. (Nasdaq: WAFD) (the “Company”), and Washington Federal Bank (“WaFd Bank”), its bank subsidiary announces that it will be the official banking partner for the purpose-driven digital commerce platform, the Network of Giving, launched initially in the Seattle market. This will fuel merchant-funded micro-donations to critical community service agencies to support our neighbors in need.The Network of Giving is designed to empower people to foster giving through everyday actions and

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Sexually transmitted disease rates among people 55+ skyrocketed between 2012 and 2022; New outdoor ad campaign points to free, nonjudgmental testing and treatment

Together for a Cure: Fundraising Event Aims to Unite the Community for Breast Cancer Research and Patient Support

Electronic Health Initiative transforms community health centers in American Samoa, Kosrae, and Wa’ab to provide high-quality care to local communities

Ever.green announces a groundbreaking deal for RECs with additionality in which eight corporate buyers join forces to help repower a 55 MW wind farm.

Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. is voluntarily recalling from the market a limited number of Dole-branded and private label salad kits described below, which were processed on the same line as a cheese that has been recalled by the manufacturer, Rizo-Lopez Foods, for the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. (https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/rizo-lopez-foods-inc-voluntarily-recalls-dairy-products-because-possible-health-risk)This press release features multi

Leading digital engineering firm, CloudMoyo, has once again ranked in Seattle Business Magazine’s Top 100 Companies to Work For 2023. With deep expertise in analytics, cloud application development, comprehensive contract intelligence solutions, and digital strategies, CloudMoyo has earned a spot on this prestigious list for five consecutive years. Their work with generative AI, utilizing Microsoft Azure OpenAI and Icertis Explore AI, is pioneering innovation with their customers.Thanks to the h

Zones, a global provider of end-to-end IT solutions, extends and demonstrates its commitment to sustainability and environment-friendly global supply chain practices with the attainment of new certifications: R2v3 and ISO 45001:2018 certifications for its Technology Solution Centers, reaffirming its commitment to sustainability and employee well-being. With these new recognitions Zones is better poised to help clients achieve their business goals while operating responsibly.Zones has a long-stan

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

Comprehensive Healthcare recently announced that it received approval and funding to build a new on-site behavioral health service center and transitional housing at Camp Hope in Yakima, WA. The non-profit organization was awarded more than $1 million in Washington state funding to construct the new facility, designed to support people who are homeless and those who suffer from complex behavioral health and substance abuse challenges.Located on-site at Yakima’s Camp Hope – a low-barrier emergenc

Companies will receive financial, business development, and R&D mentorship at Indianapolis innovation hub during immersive 13-week program

Join others in making sure no child in Clark County goes to bed hungry by donating to the Clark County Food Bank. Help us hit our goal of $20,000!

In Celebration of GivingTuesday, Firm Also Provides $50,000 Community Grant to the NYC Partnership Foundation to Stimulate New Business Creation and Resiliency

Federal Pell Grant Expansion Will Help Those Pursuing Careers Requiring Post-Secondary Degrees or Technical CertificationsAnnouncement Is Part of Project UP, Comcast’s $1 Billion Commitment to Reach 50 Million People with the Tools, Resources, and Skills Needed to Succeed in a Digital World

Fifty Students from 19 States and the District of Columbia Will Receive Scholarships and Invitation to Join Visa Full-Time After Graduation

The Amazon Literary Partnership awards more than $1 million in funding to 80 nonprofits across the countryAmazon Literary Partnership is committed to supporting writing programs and nonprofit literary organizations that uplift and amplify emerging writers and diversity in storytelling

BVBJ has now made awards to 69 Black leaders across 19 states since its launch last September.New awardees are concentrated in California, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Washington—and are doing innovative work across education, the arts, voting rights, environmental science, and criminal justice reform. 

U.S. Bank today announced $60,000 in additional support to Asian American and Asian Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities to combat biases and acts of violence. The U.S. Bank Foundation grants were distributed to AAPI organizations in Southern and Northern California, Atlanta, Seattle and the Twin Cities.“Violence and xenophobia against Asian American and Asian Pacific Islander individuals cannot be tolerated,” said Greg Cunningham, Chief Diversity Officer for U.S. Bank. “In continued support to t

The company joins the world in recognizing engineering’s achievements and its role in supporting sustainable development

Commits to doubling its Giving Back efforts in 2021

Program to train the next generation of domestic and international place-based social impact investing change agents

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2020.Operating cash flow increased 56% to $55.3 billion for the trailing twelve months, compared with $35.3 billion for the trailing twelve months ended September 30, 2019.Free cash flow increased to $29.5 billion for the trailing twelve months, compared with $23.5 billion for the trailing twelve months ended September 30, 2019.Free cash flow less principal repayments of finance leases and

Macy’s Believe campaign offers customers the opportunity to write their letters to Santa online or safely drop-off in-store – for every letter received, Macy’s will donate $1 to Make-A-Wish, up to $1 millionThis year’s campaign introduces National Believe Week in December, doubling donations to $2 per letter, up to an additional $1 million, and encouraging letter drops at Macy’s Curbside Pickup

American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest publicly-traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company recently donated 40 laptops to Computer Smiles to support individuals without technology access in Camden City and throughout Camden County, New Jersey. Since September 2017, Computer Smiles, a non-profit organization that rebuilds, recycles, reprograms and distributes gently used computers, has donated more than 420 laptops to children, youth and elderly residents throughout the County.“American Wa

Increasing access to nutrient rich fresh fruit, air quality, soil, and natural water enrichment in the U.S. and Globally

Announcement of groundbreaking at Village Gardens, a community land trust homeownership development in Seattle, WA.

Facedrive Inc. (“Facedrive” or the “Corporation”) (TSX-V: FD), a Canadian “people-and-planet-first” tech business ecosystem, today announced its financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2020 (“Q1 2020”). All financial results are reported in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated.First Quarter 2020 Highlights Revenue for Q1 2020 was $387,901, up from $36,027 in the first quarter of 2019 (“Q1 2019”).The Corporation’s gross fees from riders was $852,180, net revenue from riders wa

10 national nonprofits selected based on need, community impact

Twenty-Four Winning Teams Recognized for Innovative Proposed Solutions to the World’s Challenges

Alcoa Corporation, a global leader in bauxite, alumina and aluminum, has been recognized as the top aluminum industry performer in The Sustainability Yearbook 2020, a comprehensive guide that provides in-depth analysis on environmental, social and governance criteria (ESG).The Sustainability Yearbook, published by S&P Global, uses the SAM Corporate Sustainability Assessment, which also informs other ESG-related assessments, including the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI). In 2019, Alcoa wa

The TEGNA Foundation announced it will award 119 community grants in 37 markets, in its second of two rounds of annual community grantmaking in 2019.

12 national nonprofits selected based on need, community impact

Amazon is donating hundreds of thousands of items to hundreds of local and national charities across the U.S. – supporting causes that range from STEM education to homelessness, hunger, disaster relief, and more including Mona Bailey Academy, Project Hospitality, Second Harvest Food Bank, AHC, SBP and others – to help ensure they have the supplies and items they need most AmazonSmile Charity Lists are an easy way for charities to curate lists of needed products from Amazon’s wide selection of items, while giving customers a convenient way to donate directly to causes they want to supportCustomers can also shop with AmazonSmile and have the same experience they know on Amazon with the added bonus of supporting their favorite charity at no cost to them – since launching, AmazonSmile has donated more than $155 million to hundreds of thousands of charitable organizations

Marks 30 Years of Public Health Progress and ChallengesThe 2019 Annual Report reveals rising rates of diabetes, suicide and drug deaths30 years of data show progress and ongoing challenges, with smoking rate decreasing by 45% while obesity rate climbs 166%Expert panel to discuss public health improvements over past 30 years as well as ongoing challengesSen. Patty Murray (D-WA) and Rep. Greg Walden (R-OR) to receive the America’s Health Rankings 30th Anniversary Champion of Public Health Award

Believers of all ages can send letters and deliver wishes to children with critical illnessesFor every letter sent, Macy’s will donate $1 to Make-A-Wish, up to $1 million

Leading category growth, sales skyrocket to $271 million

Grants awarded at Komen-led Breast Cancer Disparities Research Summit

Jamie Lynn, Steve Caballero, Chad Muska, Ed Templeton, Mark Kowalchuk, Greyson Fletcher, Sandy Peraza, Mark Appleyard, Grant Brittain, Bryce Kanights, Dibi Fletcher, Tina Basich, Keith Shore and more Auction Art to Benefit Boarding for Breast Cancer’s Retreats

Charitable Giving, Storytelling and Employee Volunteerism Aim to Address Pressing Needs

USA TODAY NETWORK, part of Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI), and the Gannett Foundation today announced 16 non-profit organizations that will receive 2019 national grants from the company’s A Community Thrives program. Now in its third year, A Community Thrives awards grants to worthy causes in communities across the U.S. to help drive positive change. The program also enables non-profits to promote their ideas and efforts on our national platform to

Event Honors Sen. Roy Blunt and Rep. Cheri Bustos

Macy’s honors National Pride Month with its 10th annual national Pride + Joy campaign that includes special activations in celebration of WorldPride 2019 and Stonewall 50, support for The Trevor Project, participation in Pride parades nationwide, special in-store events, exclusive merchandise, and more

Starting this month, Best Buy will host 60 two-day tech camps for youth from underserved communities across the U.S.

Event Honors Sen. Roy Blunt and Rep. Cheri Bustos

TEGNA Named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality for Third Consecutive Year.

Sweepstakes celebrates National Walking Day and April’s Move More Month, enabling people to enter for a chance to win one of more than 100 walking-related prizes People can sign the pledge to walk more and enter the sweepstakes at uhcwalkingmaps.com, which provides 10,000-step walking routes in more than 50 cities across the country On behalf of the first 25,000 people to sign the pledge, UnitedHealthcare will donate a total of $25,000 to help reduce childhood obesity, including contributions to Boys & Girls Clubs across the country and the Ginn Academy in Cleveland

Amazon is hosting electronic waste collection events in five cities for America Recycles Day. All electronics collected will be recycled by ERI.

Sites Vying for Grants Invite the Public to Learn About Their Preservation Efforts October 20 – 21 and Vote Their Main Street

Kindred at Home and Kindred Hospice today announced that their branches across the country collected food and monetary donations equivalent to more than 300,000 meals during their 14th annual food drive held throughout the month of August. “We are incredibly thankful for the generosity and compassion of the communities we serve as well as our partnering organizations for supporting our annual food drive to help those in need,” said David Causby, C