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Commits $5 million to Face the Fight® and Hosts Second Annual Coalition Meeting

Global impact driven by strategic grants and record 125,000+ employee volunteer hours

Elevance Health Foundation has awarded 22 new grants totaling more than $2.3 million to support food as medicine programs across the country. These grants will help nonprofit organizations improve access to nutritious food and advance clinical outcomes for individuals and families experiencing food and nutrition insecurity, particularly those living with diet-related chronic conditions. This latest round of funding is part of the Foundation’s five-year, $150 million commitment to addressing the

The 4th Annual Pizza City Fest includes mouthwatering tastings from local pizzerias, beverages, desserts, discussion panels and demos, book signings, a pizza box folding contest, live entertainment and more in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles.

Application deadline is March 15, 2026

 Four years since launch, Daffy demonstrates both scale and impact—growing more than 4x faster than the industry as members give 3.3x more over time

“By integrating our fintech and real-time adjudication with Giant Eagle’s checkout, we meet members at the moment of decision, making it straightforward to use their benefits for healthier, culturally familiar groceries without changing how they shop."

Emotional investment drives expectations that team performance struggles to meet

Report highlights progress, persistent challenges and actionable recommendations

Avangrid cultivates the energy workforce of tomorrow through employee development, university collaboration, and hands-on learning

The MolinaCares Accord contributes $55,000 to Josselyn in support of behavioral health services for adolescents in Illinois.

$55 million in interest rate subsidy, higher per-member limits, and streamlined access deliver up to 200 basis point savings for Illinois and Wisconsin

“As a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative, our mission is rooted in people helping people,” said Gary Schuette II, President/CEO of Oregon State Credit Union.

More than 2,800 Associates have earned diplomas since program launch; new university cohorts begin degrees in Agriculture and Industrial Engineering

New 81-unit apartment complex advances a $40 million housing initiative, part of Cargill’s broader $90 million commitment to employees, innovation and community in Fort Morgan.New 81-unit apartment complex opens for Cargill employees, adding to 27 townhomes completed earlier this year, helping address Fort Morgan’s housing shortage.CarVe, a proprietary AI-powered tool at the Fort Morgan beef plant, boosts yields and reduces waste – part of ongoing automation investments amid tighter cattle supplies.Broader $90 million commitment includes housing, tech upgrades and community grants, reinforcing Cargill’s long-term investment in people and place.

This Thanksgiving, as many families across Southern California face rising food costs and limited access to holiday essentials, Broadcom co-founder and philanthropist Dr. Henry T. Nicholas III and the Nicholas Academic Centers (NAC) chose to forgo their annual Thanksgiving celebration together and reallocate those resources toward a meal giveaway. In 2025, with economic pressures continuing to impact local households, NAC and Dr. Nicholas redirected funding to ensure NAC students can provide the

– Commitment Extends Support to Rising Need in California, North Carolina, New Jersey, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. –

Comcast Commits $2.5 Million to Expand Digital Opportunity in Rural Communities Across the Country

Bridging the Dream Scholarship Program Provides $10,000 in Scholarships to 40 High School and 10 Graduate Students Nationwide

Athletic Fundraiser Breaks Another Record in Support of Cancer Research and Care

Over the past year, heightened business uncertainty has made it harder for companies to offer key support to employees — employers have regressed in their role across the globe.Higher financial literacy results in lower loan default rates, higher loan affordability, and stronger GDP growth.

> The new Workforce Development Internship Program will offer students hands-on experience, skills training and mentorship to help prepare them for careers in the water industry> Veolia’s commitment to environmental security, sustainability and community support drives partnership with Louisiana’s largest community college and its average enrollment of 21,000 students at five campuses

Agriculture emerging as critical frontier in climate action, featuring prominently at COP30 in BrazilFive agricultural solutions standing out in tackling climate challenges and food security

Installed Building Products, Inc. (the “Company” or “IBP”) (NYSE: IBP), an industry-leading installer of insulation and complementary building products, announced today the release of the Company’s 2025 Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) report, showcasing key achievements from the past year and reaffirming its ongoing commitment to ESG principles. The report highlights the Company’s continued efforts to support environmental sustainability, employee well-being, and community engagemen

Software donation supports project to create inclusive workforce solutions

The companies’ five new virtual power purchase agreements will reduce emissions across the food sector and bring solar energy to Europe’s most carbon-intensive grid

Pathward announced the winners of the Pathward Scholars Program today. The program provides funding to students pursuing post-secondary education.

Year-long campaign to kick off during UNGA 2025, featuring global voices and advocacy resources

PSAs in English and Spanish urge people to get checked for early signs of macular degeneration and glaucoma, leading causes of blindness affecting 24 million Americans.

Recipients include 32 nonprofit organizations across American Water's national footprint

The nation's leading exterior home remodeler is recognized as the industry’s top workplace for the third consecutive year

In recognition of National Nonprofit Day, Wilson & Company is proud to announce the successful launch of Higher Giving.

Funds Used to Install FORTIFIED-Standard Roof

This milestone marks the most scholarships bestowed in the foundation’s history

Herc Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HRI), one of North America’s leading equipment rental suppliers operating through Herc Rentals Inc. (“Herc Rentals” or “the Company”), released its 2025 Corporate Citizenship Report, highlighting the company’s progress on its environmental, social and governance initiatives, with a primary focus on activities and achievements throughout 2024 and early 2025.“Our purpose in building brighter futures is closely tied to our commitment to integrating sustainable and socially

WRA’s latest report details the load forecasts of utilities in the West due to data center growth & gives policy recommendations designed to advance the transition to clean energy, safeguard water supplies & protect the interests of electricity customers.

Today, the Secretary of State for International Development, the Honourable Randeep Sarai, visited Dodoma, Tanzania, to announce a new five million dollar, five-year partnership between the Government of Canada and FINCA Canada. The initiative aims to expand economic opportunities for youth – those aged 30 and under – in East Africa through financial inclusion and entrepreneurship.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/202507212

Four Students Recognized for Academic Excellence and Community Engagement

KW and KW Cares donate to TEXSAR and Mercy Chefs

New PMI U.S. Survey Signals a Shift to an “Era of Pragmatic Philanthropy,” as Public Seeks Community-First Leadership

Scholarship program is a $2.8 million investment providing 250 scholarships over ten years

The Sallie Mae Fund and Thurgood Marshall College Fund Partner to Award $425,000 Scholarships that Help Remove Barriers to College Completion

– Promising preclinical data support continued development of novel receptor-based targeting molecule, ART-101, for the treatment of prostate cancer –– Archeus plans to initiate Phase 1 trial with ART-101 in 2025 –

G7A Series offers revolutionary curing performance and compact size.

This summer Erie’s Public Schools (EPS) will install 50 donated Elkay filtered bottle filling stations in nine elementary schools and convert all faucets at the district’s Culinary Center, ensuring cleaner, healthier, safer drinking water.Donated Elkay filters are tested and certified to reduce lead, PFAS, microplastics and other harmful contaminants.Donation is part of Zurn Elkay’s yearlong celebration of the 125th anniversary of the company’s founding in Erie, home to 160 associates and three manufacturing and R&D facilities.

This next-generation carbon capture and removal solution represents a generational leap forward for managing carbon emissions from industrial sectors such as pulp & paper, waste-to-energy, cement, steel, and energy.

Startup Companies Can Apply Now Through Sept. 15 to Receive Funding from the Exelon Foundation to Pursue Inventive Climate Solutions

Philanthropic commitments totaling $14.5 million aim to improve access to workplace and public benefits for low-to moderate-income consumers

National Recognition for CCC’s “People-First” Workplace Culture

Historic Partnership with the John and Lillian Miles Lewis Foundation will support 47 three-year scholarships over 12 years