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Nonprofit Youth Sports Organization to Use Bus as Vehicle of Change in Communities Across California

Commemorating 50 years of leadership in the arts community, Creative Growth unveils new brand and campaign

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

New grants will support high schools and middle schools in cities across the United StatesMore than $6 million will go toward AI education and literacyMarc and Lynne Benioff will donate an additional $3 million to schools in Hawai’i

Broadstreet Impact Services announced today that it has fully deployed the $25 million PROPEL Fund to finance economic development projects that promote health, wealth and opportunity, particularly for people of color.PROPEL, which stands for Providing Real Opportunities for Progress by Edwards Lifesciences, was capitalized by the company as part of its $100 million commitment to mission-driven investments. Edwards’ Social Impact Investment Fund was created to expand access to capital in underse

 

JK Moving Services, a global moving, storage, relocation, and logistics enterprise, was named a Top Corporate Philanthropist in the greater DC region by the Washington Business Journal. The company was recognized for its $632K in corporate donations in 2023 that largely supported efforts to end hunger through the nonprofit JK Community Farm. These investments placed it among the top 30 philanthropists compared to other extra-large employers and were part of the company’s $40M overall donations l

Goal of $1M of in-kind services this year, includes access to Everlaw’s GenAI – EverlawAI Assistant

First Foundation Inc. (NYSE: FFWM) ("First Foundation"), a financial services company with two wholly-owned operating subsidiaries, First Foundation Advisors and First Foundation Bank, announces the nonprofit recipients of its 'Supporting Our Communities' philanthropy initiative.First Foundation's 'Supporting Our Communities' initiative is designed to support organizations in our community that focus on immediate needs such as food insecurity, emergency housing, and workforce development, as wel

In Its Second Grant Round, The Nextdoor Kind Foundation Provides Microgrant Funding to Small Business Owners of Color to Make a Big Impact in Their Communities

The Bridging the Dream Scholarship for High School Seniors Provides Up to $10,000 to Under-resourced and Underrepresented Students

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

Five-month program provides entrepreneurs with access to tools and resources needed for long-term success

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

Gold medal sustainability rating puts company in top 5% across all companies rated

$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

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

Community-based organization will leverage the WellSky Social Care Coordination network to expand reach in southeast Michigan to help health plans track referrals to completion

First Foundation Inc. (NASDAQ: FFWM), a financial services company with two wholly-owned operating subsidiaries, First Foundation Advisors and First Foundation Bank, today announced that it has awarded $635,000 to 45 nonprofits across its markets through its ‘Supporting Our Communities’ philanthropy initiative.The recipient announcement comes on GivingTuesday to honor the independent nonprofit and a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate

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New Venture Fellows program to support women- and minority-led ideas, creating more resilient, equitable, and sustainable communities in U.S. cities

Bayer Fund grants support community access to Food & Nutrition, STEM Education and Health & Wellness programs

For the second year in a row, program will give $10,000 grants to 100 small businesses owned by people of color, including Hispanic and Black-owned businesses, and now women, in Broward and Miami-Dade CountiesEligible businesses can apply online October 3-16

Eligible businesses can apply October 3-16 for a $10,000 grant; 100 recipients will be selected

Indie Mobile Games Studio Hits Milestone in Championing Initiatives that Support Underserved Audiences

First Tech joined forces with credit unions and industry partners to support medical research and care for children and families in need

Silver medal sustainability rating puts company in top 25% of plastics industry

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

$635K in total grants will be distributed to 20 organizations to support digital skills training and prepare thousands of Latinos for the workforce of tomorrow

Hundreds of Office Depot Volunteers to Participate in Service Projects Designed to Enhance Local Boys & Girls Clubs from April 19 to May 7

New HOPE Inside centers in select Wells Fargo branches increase access to financial education and guidance

Award-winning youth media organization celebrates $600,000+ investment from The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, launching a unique collaboration between teachers and students

New data portal to assist large institutions adopt more sustainable procurement

Recap of CSR stories on Business Wire

More than 430 employees participated in service projects with 18 nonprofits supporting communities where they live and work in the U.S.The annual day of volunteering honors Sensata’s commitment to becoming a neighbor of choice and a purpose-driven organization.

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

Four up-and-coming filmmakers shine a spotlight on the grit and resiliency of small businesses since the start of the pandemic, with a series of short films to raise awareness of the resources available to entrepreneurs who still need support

Three-year, $15 million initiative taps entrepreneurs to develop new technologies to alleviate hidden burdens of low-income communities, improve economic opportunity for all

Award-winning youth media organization and production company celebrates generous investment into its mission of amplifying the voices and work of BIPOC creators

$1 Million in Charitable Contributions to Fund Internet Access, Computers, Tech Support, Innovation Challenge

Partnership with Sweet Auburn Works (SAW) Retail Accelerator Fund to enable $500,000 in investment for local entrepreneurs of color and equitable economic revitalization

In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in May, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) today announced it will contribute $200,000 to nonprofit organizations that support the AAPI community, with a focus on safety for individuals in PG&E’s service area and across the country.“I stand in celebration and solidarity with my AAPI coworkers and neighbors this month and every month. We call upon everyone in our communities to come together and stand up to support safety, kin

Associates Nationwide to Lend Their Time and Talents During Company’s Flagship Volunteer Celebration from May 1 to May 8

Companies sign memorandum of understanding to increase public awareness, pursue joint research and development and explore a supply agreement

Findings Among Those Released Today by the Boston University Initiative on Cities’ Menino Survey of Mayors, Supported by Citi, The Rockefeller Foundation, and The Trust for Public Land

$850K in Grants, Provided in Partnership with Capital One andThe Rockefeller Foundation, Will Help MinorityOwners Navigate Pandemic Uncertainty, Strengthen Operations

Charged with Delivering 100,000 Bottles of Sanitizer, 100,000 Masks and 100,000 pairs of Gloves to Underserved in 10 Communities over 100 Days, and Then Do It AgainFounding Leaders include OT Global Protection, Overland-Tandberg, AT&T and National CARES Mentoring Movement; Program to Continue to Additional Cities after the First 10

 Take on Race Coalition Fuels Equitable Access to Digital Resources for Students Most Impacted by COVID-19Invites Partners to Join the ‘One Million Connected Devices Now’ Movement● Dell Technologies, Intel, Dow Jones, Fidelity, Microsoft Corp, PNC Bank, PolicyLink, Walmart, Comcast and others join P&G in the One Million Connected Devices Now movement● Coalition to deliver devices, connectivity and education that improves access for students and underserved communities by collaborating with Harlem Children’s Zone, PolicyLink and StriveTogether

Bay Alarm chose Make-A-Wish Foundation to be the recipient of a company-wide philanthropic campaign, raising $50,000, enough to grant five wishes.

First Foundation Inc. (NASDAQ: FFWM) (“First Foundation”), a financial services company with two wholly-owned operating subsidiaries, First Foundation Advisors and First Foundation Bank, today announced the recipients of its ‘Supporting Our Communities’ philanthropy initiative.After revamping the ‘Supporting Our Communities’ initiative to provide a more meaningful donation to the selected nonprofits, First Foundation committed to continue the initiative in 2020, a time when the communities need