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Pacific Life has announced plans to give $9.5 million in charitable contributions throughout 2025, supporting the communities where it operates, both in the United States and internationally. Together with the Pacific Life Foundation, Pacific Life’s global philanthropy program will focus on investing in community impact-driven programs that enable current and future generations to thrive, including college & career readiness, food security, and ocean health initiatives.“We are committed to givin

Noting that hurricane relief efforts are continuing, and will be ongoing for a very long time, members of the Nebraska Trucking Association (NTA) recently undertook a fundraising effort in partnership with the Salvation Army.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241223112187/en/Leaders from the Nebraska Trucking Association and the Salvation Army Western Division recently gathered for a ceremonial check presentation in Omaha.

Schools across Casey’s Country can apply for 2025 grants through November 15, 2024

Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK), a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, announced today that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Omaha District, awarded the Company a $249 million, multiple-award contract to provide environmental assessment and design services at facilities and sites throughout the United States.Under this 7-year contract Tetra Tech’s scientists, engineers, and technical specialists will per

Residents Can Receive Free P&G Essential Personal Care Products, On-Site Shower Services and Tide Loads of Hope Laundry Services at the Walmart in Omaha, Nebraska

Executives from Walmart, Ulta Beauty, Tapestry, Abercrombie & Fitch Co., J.Crew and Others to Judge Retail and DTC Peers’ Marketing and Ecommerce Achievements

A request for proposals is now open for local grassroots organizations with MetLife employees reviewing and selecting organizations to receive funding

To give back to local communities and address the growing challenge of food insecurity across the U.S., Pivot Bio, a sustainable agriculture company, is donating to six local Food Banks or Food Pantries this holiday season in the communities where its team members live and work.“The fundamental mission of our company is to support our farm partners who are working hard to feed a growing world population and help them with this challenge in new ways that positively impact the planet,” said Evan W

Non-profit health plan prioritizes food security through donations, employee volunteerism

Abbott to lead the sustainable agriculture company through global growth as it transforms agriculture with its patented crop nutrition innovations and upends the $190B nitrogen market1Company crosses the $100 million revenue threshold, with more than 60% year-over-year growth and fourth consecutive year of revenue and acreage gains.New facilities across the Midwest will double manufacturing capacity to meet soaring demand.Co-founder and current CEO Karsten Temme to become Chief Innovation Officer.A truly breakthrough innovation in agriculture and one of the industry’s most promising climate solutions, Pivot Bio’s crop nutrition technology harnesses nature to solve agriculture’s biggest challenge: delivering nitrogen to plants to feed a growing population without the negative impacts of synthetic fertilizer. 

Over 2500 employees volunteer in more than 40 cleanup projects worldwide around Earth Day 2023

Childcare grants will be provided to doulas and lactation consultants working within the program to support Black mothers

Today, Mary Kay Inc., a global advocate for corporate sustainability and environmental stewardship, announced the completion of a reforestation project in Madagascar in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, and the Madagascar Biodiversity Partnership. The announcement comes as representatives from around the world gather in Montreal at the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 15) to tackle the world’s biodiversity crisis.This press re

More than 6,000 McCarthy salaried and craft professionals to participate

Nat'l real estate company Lowe and hospitality mgmt. subsidiary CoralTree form Women in Leadership Forum. Announcing on American Business Women’s Day.

CSRI leaders are facilitating conversations about the health data utility model

Medica has provided $500,000 in funds to support Nebraska organizations that address social issues that impact the health of people with low incomes.

 

The Pacific Life Foundation has announced plans to make $8 million in charitable contributions in 2022. Supporting communities where Pacific Life employees live and work, including Orange County, California; Omaha, Nebraska; and Lynchburg, Virginia, grants will focus on the areas of arts and culture; civic, community and economic development; environment; education; and health and human services. National grants will focus on the areas of food security, disaster relief, financial stability, and

The Pacific Life Foundation has announced a $2 million commitment over the next five years to address food insecurity in the communities where Pacific Life employees live and work, including Orange County, California; Omaha, Nebraska; and Lynchburg, Virginia. In addition, the Pacific Life Foundation will be investing in Feeding America®’s national programs to increase sourcing and distribution of fresh, nutritious food.Funding the greatest needs of the community and providing stability for peopl

The large format film that showcases the work and mission of The Marine Mammal Center has gone international. ‘Sea Lions: Life by a Whisker’ has showings throughout the world, after its initial public release was put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The film has already been licensed in over 20 locations throughout the world, including the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, IMAX Melbourne, and the Guangdong Science Center. The film highlights the mission of The Marine Mamm

After 10,000 Votes, 10 Winners Will Receive $25K to Scale Their Efforts to Fight Injustice

The funds will go to African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs, Grameen America and LISC

Partnership of Safety, Human Resources and Operations Focuses on Helping People by Removing Stigma

The Pacific Life Foundation announced today it will provide $525,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations and K-12 schools in the greater Omaha, Nebraska area throughout 2021. Since 2005, Pacific Life and the Pacific Life Foundation have donated more than $5.2 million to the Omaha community.Grants totaling $481,500 will be awarded to nonprofit organizations in the areas of arts and culture; civic, community and economic development; education; and health and human services. The 2021 Nebraska rec

The Pacific Life Foundation has announced plans to grant $7.25 million in charitable funding in 2021. Supporting communities where Pacific Life employees live and work, including Orange County, California; Omaha, Nebraska; and Lynchburg, Virginia, the grants will focus on the areas of arts and culture; civic, community and economic development; environment; education; and health and human services.In January 2021, the Pacific Life Foundation distributed more than $2.3 million to 209 organization

Although it’s hard to measure loneliness and social isolation, there’s strong evidence that many adults aged 50 or older are lonely or socially isolated in ways that have the potential to put their health at risk. In the past seven months, this issue has become an even greater cause for concern with the COVID-19 pandemic.In response to this need, Mutual of Omaha has launched Mutual Cares, a valuable new online resource for seniors to help them stay well, connected, active and entertained.Through

Expands Teacher Appreciation Program to provide sponsored access to Student Loan Solutions accounts for all educators

Omaha-Based Insurance and Financial Services Company Commits to Additional Efforts to Address Racial Equity, Social Justice Initiatives

Nearly 30 organizations across 11 cities will see increased support

The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced the 50 finalists for the 33rd annual NAB Crystal Radio Awards. Since 1987, the NAB Crystal Radio Awards have recognized radio stations for their outstanding year-round commitment to community service. Winners will be announced and the finalists honored at the We Are Broadcasters Celebration, held Tuesday, April 21 during the 2020 NAB Show in Las Vegas.This year's finalists are: KBFB-FM Dallas, TexasWDNS-FM Bowling Green, KentuckyKCLY-FM Cl

Grants funded nonprofits in 50 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and international cities

The Pacific Life Foundation announced today it will provide $575,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations and K-12 schools in the greater Omaha, Nebraska area during 2020. To date, Pacific Life and the Pacific Life Foundation has donated more than $4.6 million to the Omaha community.The Pacific Life Foundation’s initial 2020 grants were presented to 32 nonprofit agencies on January 15 at the inaugural Grants Reception Lunch held at Pacific Life’s Omaha office.Grants totaling $282,500 have been a

WP Engine, the WordPress technology company, announced today that its corporate social responsibility program, Engine for Good, exceeded 16,500 hours in contributions to advance WordPress, while also tallying 1,400+ community volunteer hours and $260,000 in largely employee-led donations, almost double the amount raised in 2018, to more than 30 charities and community organizations. Announced in June 2019, Engine for Good was created to advance WP Engine’s global impact through three key initiat

Organization Awards STEM Scholarships and Launches Jeff Sessions Memorial Scholarship in Honor of Late CEO

In Surpassing 100K Customers Company Launches Global Corporate Social Responsibility Program, and Launches New Website to Recruit Top Talent

Walgreens joins forces with The Skin Cancer Foundation to help educate and encourage the public to be proactive with sun protection

NeighborhoodLIFT® program will offer homebuyer education plus $15,000 down payment assistance grants for eligible Douglas and Sarpy County homebuyers; special parameters for veterans, military, teachers and first responders

Through July 12, 2019, communities are eligible to apply for grants to establish local plastics recovery program

$2 Million Grant Announced in Partnership with University of California, Irvine's LIFEvest Financial Literacy Program

Girls Incorporated of Omaha to Receive $50,000 Grant to Support Transitional Living Facility

Two $40,000 Grants Awarded to Help Communities Convert Plastic Waste into Valuable Resources

America’s No. 1 basic apparel brand enters ninth year of bringing comfort to those living homeless by supporting agencies fighting homelessness in every state, expanding program beyond the holiday season and launching online giving initiative

HDR retained by Wounded Warriors Family Support to help identify site/plan space for wounded combat Vets' residence

Company provides $6 million in Community Possible Play grants, Work grants announced this fall

More than 50 grants awarded to commemorate 50th anniversary of Fair Housing Act, honor advocates

UnitedHealthcare honored 10 employers with “Well Deserved” awards for implementing innovative, industry-leading workplace well-being programs.

MdBio Foundation named as one of 100 Best Places to Work in the Greater Washington area by the Washington Business Journal

Recap of CSR stories on Business Wire

Commemorative Tumblers Sold Will Benefit CASA for Douglas County, Omaha, Nebraska