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Global Nutrition Leader Brings Science-Backed Performance Fuel to Celebrity Tennis Event

The 2024 annual impact report, “One Vision, Many Pathways,” highlights a shared commitment to addressing food insecurity, enhancing outdoor spaces, and supporting the health of the Chesapeake Bay

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

Plumbline Services, a Wrench Group company, is proud to announce the recipients of its 2024 "Christmas On Us" program. Ten extraordinary individuals, selected from over 174 nominations, have been recognized for their resilience, selflessness, and unwavering dedication to their communities.Now in its ninth year, the “Christmas On Us” program invites Denver-area residents to nominate a deserving family and/or individual to receive an $1,000 award to help make their holiday season brighter. The pro

Today, Greenspace Health, North America’s leader in advancing behavioral healthcare through Measurement-Based Care (MBC), and Upper Bay Counseling & Support Services, Inc., in collaboration with Cecil County Public Schools, are thrilled to announce their strategic partnership to enhance student mental health across Cecil County through the launch of BrightPath—a digital student wellbeing hub. BrightPath provides students and their parents or guardians with seamless access to a comprehensive libr

Discount grocery chain’s annual Bags for a Brighter Holiday program generates more than $336,000 worth of food and financial contributions to local communities in need nationwide

At Peraton, we believe in supporting causes that align with our core values, and teaming up with mission partners for events, like a holiday food drive, provides an exceptional opportunity to raise awareness of those causes. We believe in the power of giving back and are committed to making a meaningful difference in people’s lives. As such, Peraton is proud to partner with the 2024 Go Bowling Military Bowl to make an impact in the Annapolis community to host a food drive benefiting the Marshall

$43 million invested in research for 23 types of cancer by Curebound so far; call to community during season of giving to help in fight against cancer

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

The charitable program creates a healthier future for children and families in Chicago

Eyes On Learning helped develop the policy and secured significant philanthropic investments for its implementation that started this school year.

The Gavin J. Goorjian estate and the Helmsley Charitable Trust grant a total of $5.7M

Educators at Calvert County Public Schools in Prince Frederick, Maryland, are the grand prize winners of Voya's 2024 Unsung Heroes awards competition.

Foundation awarded grants support cancer research efforts and domestic violence shelters across the U.S.

Crews and support teams from all six Exelon utilities will collaborate with utility workers from across the country to support critical restoration efforts.

Molina Healthcare of Nevada grants $350,000 to UNLV Health nearly doubling access to care at ENT clinic with state-of-the-art equipment and staffing.

Installnet, Bard College MBA sustainability program share lessons learned from more than a decade of furniture donations to more than 3,200 communitiesSetting the standard for cost-effective reuse will help drive a circular economyInnovative solutions needed for work surfaces and other hard-to-recycle materials

The home remodeler joins forces with nonprofit and commits $100,000 to better serve and advocate for the Latino community

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

With 20 million STI cases annually, less than 20% of sexually active people are getting tested1,2

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

AEG ANNOUNCES $385,000 IN COMMUNITY GRANTS TO 22 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AROUND THE U.S. SUPPORTING K-12 EDUCATION, ARTS, AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS

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

POWER’s summer-long employee fundraising initiative — part of the company’s Power For Good — supports families impacted by childhood cancer

Insurer responds to youth mental health crisis by supporting nonprofit’s national tour of Send Silence Packing® in 2024 and 2025

Philanthropic organization that raises and invests funding in pioneering cancer research announces two of its grant recipients – one studying fertility in cancer patients and another, studying pancreatic cancer – have received support to expand clinical trials, with another grant recipient recognized for generational advance in AI

AI MINDSystems Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to pioneering exponential technology-enabled systemic interventions for the health and wellbeing of humanity, today announced Hassan Tetteh, MD, MBA as its Chief Veterans Health Officer. Under his leadership, the foundation has launched its National HERO (Health Enhancing Resource Orchestration) initiative, which aims to address critical unmet needs of United States military service members, veterans, first responders, and their fami

U.S. Rep. Scanlon helped announced $1.5 million in funding from the FHLBank Affordable Housing Program and voluntary housing grant initiative.

Leading Employers Mark 2-Year Progress on Shared Prosperity $4.7B 5-Year Commitment, Potential to Unlock Up to $50 Billion GDP in Region

PICI’s Early Career Researcher Awards equip the brightest and boldest investigators with funding and connections to propel the field of cancer immunotherapySince 2016, PICI’s Early Career Researchers program has awarded more than $22.5 million through 53 total awards to ascendant researchers, enabling them to accelerate their careers and conduct independent, cutting-edge cancer research that drives real impact

Continued positive momentum for nuclear energy propels investment in Constellation’s existing fleet as policymakers, customers and communities increasingly recognize the value of reliable, clean energy

Beazer Homes (NYSE: BZH) (www.beazer.com) today announced the release of its Sustainability Report for the fiscal year 2023. The report highlights leadership in building energy-efficient homes and significant progress in advancing social responsibility and governance across the company."Beazer Homes is proud to build homes that set new standards for energy efficiency and quality," said Allan P. Merrill, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Beazer Homes. "We believe our industry-leading approa

Black Student Fund and Forbright Bank host D.C. area students and environmental experts in week-long summit to build business ideas that address local sustainability issues

Run for Research Hits Milestone 10,000+ Registrations for June 9th Global Run, Bringing Total Donation From Sermo to $850,000 Benefiting 30+ Organizations

The Brilliant Futures program will provide up to $1,000 per year from kindergarten through 12th grade to students at Bradbury Heights and Jackson Road Elementary Schools

Third annual report details how the Bank progressed across key areas of sustainability including financing, operations, and community impact

Yamaha Rightwaters™ marked its fifth anniversary on Saturday, June 8, World Oceans Day 2024. During the past five years, Yamaha Rightwaters supported programs that made significant progress in the fight to keep waterways clean and promote sustainability for generations to come. Several key metrics include:This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240610698709/en/Yamaha Rightwaters marks its fifth year supporting projects that hel

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

Report highlights how Fulton Bank works to build value for its stakeholders

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

Today, The Arc of the United States and Comcast NBCUniversal announced a major expansion of their long-standing partnership that will break down barriers and create more equity and opportunity for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Comcast is providing a $1 million grant over two years to The Arc to modernize its data infrastructure, deepen the impact of its digital literacy programs, and give Spanish-speaking families access to special education advocacy. This fundin

The Schultz Family Foundation, Pinterest, and AmeriCorps partner with states to create country’s first Youth Mental Health Corps

The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research’s Advancing Women in Science and Medicine (AWSM – pronounced “awesome”) 14th awards luncheon raised a record-breaking $1.3 million in funding to support medical research conducted by women scientists. Since AWSM’s 2010 inception, more than $5 million has been raised to support women scientists.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240514800131/en/Northwell leaders and researchers

Governor Moore signed the Critical Infrastructure Streamlining Act of 2024, which defines and creates a legislative framework enabling automatic approvals of emergency backup power generation

The charitable program creates a healthier future for the children of Philadelphia

The partnership will provide $100,000 to 10 communities to expand mental health support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Two Maryland practices and Benevis dental homes across the U.S. will open their doors to uninsured or underinsured children and their families to provide oral health treatment at no cost on Sunday, May 19, 2024.

MidFirst Bank, through its 1st Century Bank Division, announces a donation of $250,000 to Saint John’s Health Center in support of the Center’s ongoing mission to provide state-of-the-art healthcare services to the community. The proceeds from this contribution will further the Center’s commitment to delivering compassionate care to those in need through bolstering its capital, equipment and programmatic needs as well as its community outreach initiatives. The donation was commemorated at Saint

Flow Beverage Corp. (TSX:FLOW; OTCQX:FLWBF) (the “Company” or “Flow”), is celebrating Earth Day with continued progress on its mission to bring wellness to the world through the positive power of water.Flow has the highest B Corp rating of any beverage company in the world, with a score of 126.5, and has been a Certified B Corp since 2017. B Corp certification is only given to companies that meet the highest standards of environmental sustainability and accountability and use business as a force

Long Island high school STEM students addressed inclusive learning environments for people with disabilities in this year’s Medical Marvels competition