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Celebration continues with the 45th Anniversary of Black Barbie, Aurora James spotlight, and new product

New basketball partnership supports youth in Toronto's Neighbourhood Improvement Areas with access to positive role models and development of young basketball coaches.

HELP USA, a national leader in homeless services and supportive housing, hosted its third annual Art of Resilience Benefit on February 7, 2025, bringing together artists, philanthropists, and advocates to celebrate the healing power of creative expression. Held at the National Arts Club, the event raised critical support for HELP USA’s art therapy program, which provides a creative outlet for homeless individuals living in HELP USA shelters across New York City.During the evening, HELP USA annou

The American Dental Association Foundation’s Initiative, with Exclusive National Sponsors Henry Schein and Colgate-Palmolive, Continues to Expand Its Reach, With Nearly 325,500 Children Expected to Receive Care Throughout 2025

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The New England Center for Children® (NECC®), a global leader in autism education and research, has partnered with Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) to deliver dental exams and preventative care for students with autism at NECC’s on-site dental clinic.The Smigel Supersmile® Dental Clinic represents a groundbreaking step in NECC’s mission to improve the lives of children with autism. Through this collaboration, pediatric dental residents from GSDM gain hands-on e

Nearly $4.7 million and more than 14,000 volunteer hours benefitted local communities

Listen to the “Louder Than Cancer” playlist featuring commentary from artists like Melissa Etheridge, Imagine Dragons, H.E.R., and Blake Shelton exclusively on Amazon Music here

The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it launched the 2025 Water and Environment Grant Program. The Foundation invites community partners to apply for grants that promote clean water, conservation, environmental education, climate variability and water-based recreation projects.“North Branch Land Trust is extremely grateful to have r

Celebrate American Heart Month and Valentine’s Day with the Return of Heart-Shaped Bo-Berry Biscuits® and Support a Worthy Cause

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

Oceans 2050, under the leadership of President Alexandra Cousteau and Chief Scientist Professor Carlos Duarte, has unveiled landmark findings published in Nature Climate Change that demonstrate the significant climate mitigation potential of seaweed farming. The study, titled “Carbon burial in sediments below seaweed farms matches that of Blue Carbon habitats,” marks the first comprehensive, empirical assessment of carbon burial rates beneath seaweed farms globally.Conducted across 20 seaweed fa

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. (NASDAQ: JBHT), one of the largest supply chain solutions providers in North America, announced today the launching of its solar facility in Gentry, Arkansas, that will generate enough electricity to offset up to 80% of the power used by its three main corporate campus buildings in Lowell.The 40-acre solar facility includes nearly 18,000 solar panels and 10,000-plus bi-facial solar modules to capture sunlight, which is then converted to electricity and transmitt

Giving Back Activities Emphasize Support for Military Families and Veterans

Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq: NDSN) and Nordson Corporation Foundation announced today that it contributed more than $10 million to charitable organizations during its 2024 fiscal year that ended October 31. Nordson’s global philanthropic programs are dedicated to enhancing the neighborhoods in areas where it conducts major operations through various corporate and employee-led efforts, and by partnering with high-impact nonprofits aligned to its mission.Nordson prioritizes distributing grants to

Award ceremony takes place in Tokyo in April

Philanthropist Ed Freedman and Stable Road Foundation are donating $100,000 to support the relief efforts led by longtime partner Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) and Bethany Frankel’s BStrong in the wake of the devastating wildfires sweeping the Los Angeles area. The two organizations have also launched a fundraiser to provide even more support to more people.The fires, which have displaced hundreds of thousands of Angelenos, have left large swathes of destruction around the nation’s 2nd larges

Phoenix Capital Group is thrilled to announce Skyler Meuse, a Petroleum Engineering student at Texas A&M University, as the recipient of the $15,000 Phoenix Capital Group Scholarship for 2024.

Healing Illinois announces record 204 sub-grantees across the state set to receive funding this year

Transact Campus (Transact) and CBORD, leaders in innovative campus technology and payment solutions, today announced an expanded partnership with USEFULL, advancing sustainable campus takeout dining. This enhanced collaboration establishes USEFULL as the premier provider of sustainable takeout solutions through Transact and CBORD's extensive higher education network.As the premier reusable provider, USEFULL's solution will now be available directly through Transact and CBORD's procurement channe

California Apartment Association Sets Stage as Leading Community-Focused Multifamily Companies Commit to Supporting Impacted Residents and Rebuilding Efforts via LA Wildfires CRE Pledge for Action

Funding allows for expansion of labs, teams, and additional species candidates for de-extinction

Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) today announced the opening of the Henry Schein Cares Foundation 2025 Relief Fund to support the Los Angeles area fires. Contributions will support the provision of critical health care supplies and resources to help people impacted by the wildfires throughout the city.The Company and Henry Schein Cares Foundation will donate an initial $25,000 each to support relief efforts and the Company will match Team Schein Member (TSM) contributions up to another $50,000,

Dental and Medical Professionals Who May Experience Operational, Logistical, or Financial Issues Are Encouraged to Call 800-999-9729

The DSO joined the Light the Night walks at various locations throughout the southeastern U.S., supporting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Bausch + Lomb Corporation (NYSE/TSX: BLCO), a leading global eye health company dedicated to helping people see better to live better, and Glaucoma Research Foundation (GRF), a national nonprofit organization dedicated to curing glaucoma, are launching the second annual “Faces of Glaucoma” campaign. The campaign, which will highlight diverse patient stories and raise awareness of the second leading cause of blindness worldwide,1 will take place throughout Glaucoma Awareness Month in January.This

Transplantation Science Program Reaches Over 20,000 Students, Advancing Education on Donation

The Kulpa Foundation has awarded Arpita Chowdhury, a Texas State University student dedicated to improving healthcare access and innovation for underserved communities, the 2024 Kulpa Health Innovations Scholarship.

Scholarship winners Devan Tatlow and Braden Fleagle share their personal battles with cancer.

New Contributions to National and Local Community Giving Partners Support Hunger Relief, Culinary Education and Disaster Relief Throughout the Year and This Holiday Season

The AI-powered platform has raised a total of $16.5M to remove complexities of the home-buying process and offer personalized support from certified new construction real estate experts

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

American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., is proud to join the water industry in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), the landmark law that has safeguarded public health by protecting drinking water quality since its passage on December 16, 1974.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241216801881/en/“Today we reflect on 50 years of the

MBUSA brand ambassador Brad Guzan surprised students at Miles Elementary School in Atlanta to celebrate the holidays and deliver brand-new winter gear, including hoodies, hats and gloves.MBUSA hosted "Holidays with Love" with nonprofits Safe Kids Worldwide and Communities In Schools of Atlanta to transform the Atlanta school gym into a festive winter wonderland, featuring interactive safety stations, music, holiday treats and more."Holidays with Love" is part of MBUSA's global marketing campaign and corporate social responsibility mission, Driving Your Future, which aims to empower the next generation.

The electronic devices were distributed with Council Member Gale A. Brewer to support students from K to 8th grade at this school which is part of District 75.

Annual fundraiser supports scholarships for FFA students pursuing in-demand skilled trades and agriculture-related majors

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).

Curebound Cancer Challenge invites those up to the challenge to unite, ride, spin, run, walk along beautiful San Diego coastal courses to raise funds to support innovative cancer research with one vision: cures in our lifetime

Tanger achieves 20th LEED-certified shopping center, and Tanger centers across the U.S. are recognized as StormReady® and WELL Health-Safety Rated

Sports company PUMA has launched Green Flags, a five-part podcast series on sustainability hosted by Manchester United captain and Lioness, Maya Le Tissier, fashion and lifestyle Guru, Oli Bromfield and pro-footballer turned content creator, Moses Duckrell.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241121137472/en/PUMA GREEN FLAGS PODCAST (Graphic: Business Wire)From upcycling to generating electricity from potatoes, PUMA puts two

Funds to Assist Preservation of Affordable Housing and Community Education

US ACT on Health Equity contributions support AstraZeneca’s long-term ambition in health equity and total more than $15 million to date

Celanese Releases 2023-2024 Sustainability Report and Index

Building on its four-decade legacy of community outreach, AFL partners with the Spartanburg County Foundation to establish a new charitable fund.

Register Now to Compete in the Nation’s Longest Running Track & Field Series for Girls & Women

Black Veterans for Social Justice (BVSJ) is thrilled to announce a new initiative with Microsoft aimed at empowering over 5,000 veterans with essential technology skills and career-building opportunities. This initiative, supported by Microsoft’s Nonprofit Tech Acceleration for Black and African American Communities, will provide targeted digital skills development to help veterans advance in today’s fast-paced digital economy.With training topics ranging from cybersecurity and coding to artific

Car wash donated $3,000 to support the mission of Children of the Fallen Patriots and is offering free car washes for all active and retired military personnel on Veterans Day

Port Houston is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Port Houston. This year, 75% of employees said it’s a great place to work – 18% higher than the average U.S. company.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241107475220/en/Port Houston employees enjoy a friendly game of softball at its annual company picnic. (Ph

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