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

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

Growing range of private investment opportunities cements the firm’s undisputed leadership role in the impact investing field.

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

One of the Most Meaningful Floats on the Rose Parade Lineup Granted Extraordinaire Award

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

Alliant Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: LNT) published its latest Corporate Responsibility Report (CRR) today. The report details the company’s achievements and progress toward its environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives. The report also highlights the company’s diverse mix of energy sources, employee engagement opportunities and positive impact on the communities it serves.“We are making significant progress on our commitment to diversify our energy mix as we deliver on our purpose t

Goal to Improve Birth Outcomes for New York Families

This grant supplements previous giving for a total investment of $400,000

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

Funding Will Allow Expansion of School-Based Mental Health Services

Recognized for Excellence in Community Impact and Corporate Responsibility

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) announces Dr. Subhra Bhattacharjee as new Director General.

Third annual Q2 Philanthropy Fund awards $150,000 to nonprofit organizations across the globe

Grants to community-based organizations will help provide access to healthy food, safe and affordable housing, mental health supports and employment

Third annual Q2 Philanthropy Fund to award $150,000 in grants to nonprofits across the globe

Through impact investing, the Elevance Health Foundation will work toward advancing whole health by extending beyond its current grant-making commitments to provide loans to small businesses owned or led by historically marginalized populations.

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

Clean Energy and Maas Energy Works Join Forces to Build Nine Renewable Natural Gas Dairy Production Facilities Across Seven States

Launch of regenerative agriculture initiatives in Europe, Latin America accelerate global progress as company works toward 3.5 million acres in 2024

Funding marks the Company’s first selection for federal funding to focus on implementing clean energy projects, supporting its ambition of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050

Principal Financial Group® has been once again named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. The company’s inclusion in the 2024 list makes the 13th time Principal® has been recognized for its ethical leadership and business practices since the Ethisphere list launched in 2006.“Ethics and integrity are central to who we are and who we have been for the past 145 years,” said Dan Houston, chairman, president, and chief executive officer at Principal. “Today, more than 62 million c

Casey’s invites guests to join the fight against food insecurity across the heartland.

American Water’s former Environmental Grant Program to merge with Foundation grant program

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 it awarded a combined total of $3.5 million to organizations across the U.S., supporting communities served by American Water in 2023.Through the American Water Charitable Foundation’s Keep Communities Grant Program, $3 million was awarded to 236 non-profit organizations across the country. Additional

Foremost Farms is the most recent company to join a national movement to turn food waste into renewable energy

A public event to inspire change locally

Frontdoor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FTDR), the nation’s leading provider of home service warranties, donated its office building in Carroll, Iowa to St. Anthony Regional Hospital. The transfer was effective January 16, 2024.St. Anthony, located in Carroll, is an Iowa non-profit, independent hospital dedicated to serving patients in the Carroll community and beyond. The donated building, located at 1524 US-30 in Carroll, is approximately 43,000 square feet. The property was recently appraised at a value of

The Float will be the Entry Number 26 on the Parade Lineup

Glen Taylor has announced the start of a new charitable legacy plan that will fund a wide range of philanthropic activities for decades to come. Taylor is gifting assets valued at $172 million with the goal of supporting people in southern Minnesota and rural communities across Minnesota and Iowa.“The good people of this region have been crucial to my personal growth and success of my businesses,” said Taylor. “It brings me such joy to be in a position where I can give back some of what I have r

The MolinaCares Accord invests $200,000 to address health disparities and inequities in Iowa.

Leveraging the Calix broadband platform and “Smart Start” program, United Fiber continues to lead with community values by deploying Bark social media monitoring in less than two months to help employees, members, and subscribers protect their children from online dangers

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

Comprehensive report highlights definitions, accomplishments and progress toward ambitious global regenerative agriculture goals

Company also provided a surprise monetary donation for holiday needs.

Recap of CSR stories on Business Wire

$330,000 granted to nonprofits across the U.S. with a focus on healthy lifestyles for children and families

Community members are invited to attend a free concert at ArcBest headquarters

Q2 Philanthropy Fund awards $120,000 in grant funds to 18 non-profit organizations across the globe to further their missions

The Principal Charity Classic today announced its 2023 tournament raised more than $8 million in support of Iowa children’s charities. The annual PGA TOUR Champions event in Des Moines has now raised $53.7 million for Iowa children’s charities since Principal Financial Group® became the title sponsor in 2007. Watch the 2023 recap video here.“2023 was another successful year for the Principal Charity Classic with world class golf played on the course and meaningful charitable impact realized thro

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. 

The First Black-Owned and Nationally Distributed Coffee Brand Is Recognized As One Of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Businesses

Recipients include 23 nonprofit organizations across American Water’s national footprint

Nearly $4.5 million has been awarded to numerous nonprofit and government agencies across Idaho to support affordable housing and community development needs. Individuals and communities will benefit from these grants via job training, down payment assistance, financial literacy, food banks, youth programs and so much more.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230815059379/en/This state-wide outreach is available through the

Crystal Group, Inc., local computing hardware manufacturer, announced today the donation of over 9,100 canned food items to local organization, Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, Inc.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230803077435/en/Crystal Group provided over 9,100 cans of food for HACAP's Freedom from Hunger campaign. (Photo: Business Wire)Every summer, HACAP promotes a Freedom from Hunger campaign that is directed

In partnership with Feeding America®, Casey’s continues to contribute to the movement to end hunger

Company announces expanded emissions goals to its Clean Energy Vision

Growth initiative will drive expansion to cover 2 million acres across 18 states and Canada in 2023, and 4 million acres globally by 2025Ongoing investment strengthens local support programs, events to give producers more ways to enroll

For a second consecutive year, Kroger joins campaign to support access to critical health and nutrition, honor American farmers

Principal® Foundation, the corporate foundation endowed by Principal Financial Group® (NASDAQ: PFG), exceeded its goal to invest $30 million over two years to advance financial security. The contributions impact over eight million people around the world by removing barriers and empowering people and communities so they may build financially secure futures.Principal Foundation funds a growing network of more than 140 charitable organizations in 25 countries and territories. Through global grantm