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Company Pledges to Donate Building Materials Valued at Half a Million Dollars to Habitat for Humanity in 2025 as Part of its Continued Commitment to Help Build Affordable Housing for Families Across the U.S.

A total of 29 U-Haul® centers, including 18 across Kentucky, are offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box® container usage to residents impacted by severe flooding in recent days.The U-Haul disaster relief program is also available to anyone in need at nine stores in northern Middle Tennessee and two in southern Indiana.A massive winter weather front generated tragic and intense flash flooding over the weekend, with countless homes sustaining water damage and numerous communities left wit

Designer Brands Inc. achieves milestone goal for global nonprofit

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

Publix has been named on Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies list for 2025, ranking No. 39. The company has been named on the list annually since it began in 1996, marking the 30th consecutive year of earning this honor.“When our founder, George Jenkins, opened the first store in 1930, he was driven by a commitment to doing the right thing, from creating a culture of care and respect for all associates to ensuring that shopping is a pleasure for our customers,” said Publix Director of Commu

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

As part of its ongoing commitment to fostering education and literacy, The Bojangles Foundation announced the 47 winners of its annual literacy grant program. This year’s recipients, representing diverse nonprofits and community organizations dedicated to advancing reading and learning, each received a $1,000 grant to support their impactful literacy initiatives. A list of all grant recipients can be found here.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.busin

Year in giving reflects continued commitment to housing initiatives, environmental stewardship, and workforce development

American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., today announced the results of its companywide AmerICANs in Action! Month of Service. More than 900 American Water employees across our national footprint participated in 84 community volunteer projects, contributing over 3,000 hours of service.AmerICANs in Action is an initiative that aims to inspire American Water employees, their family members, retirees, business partners, and suppliers to lea

Jackson has now exceeded $1.5 million in grant awards to nonprofits in 2024

Recognition highlights LP’s industry leadership in environmental, social and governance excellence for second consecutive year

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).

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

13-year-old cystic fibrosis patient granted art barn as part of Make-A-Wish of Middle Tennessee’s 25th anniversary celebration

Swedish Match North America, an affiliate of Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) today announced a $1 million donation on behalf of its U.S. affiliates to support hurricane relief efforts across six U.S. states. We Care by ZYN is a part of a multi-pronged approach for corporate and employee giving, with the goal of making a meaningful difference in the communities where PMI’s U.S. affiliates operate.“We Care by ZYN was established in 2020, at the height of the COVID pandemic, to provide finan

Hempitecture Awarded $8.42 Million from the Department of Energy to Expand Hemp Fiber Manufacturing to Tennessee.

Nearly 13,000 Service Members and their Families Have Traveled Home Through Program Since 2011

Donation reflects LP’s longtime support of veterans and active-duty service members, including its ongoing partnership with the Gary Sinise Foundation

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

Earlier this month, Sinclair launched Sinclair Cares: Hurricane Relief, a fundraising partnership with The Salvation Army to assist with humanitarian relief efforts on the ground in Western North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Virginia and Tennessee in the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. In total, the company raised nearly $1.3 million to support The Salvation Army and The United Way in their post-hurricane efforts.Throughout the month of October, Sinclair’s television st

Partners with donors to raise $100,000 for Hurricane Helene and Milton survivors

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

Publix activates register campaign supporting storm relief

Today, Legacy Community Health announces the 14th Annual Frank Billingsley Golf Classic, presented by Equitable and Hawkins Laakso Wealth Management, will be held on Monday, October 21, 2024, at the Golf Club of Houston. The event benefits the Legacy Community Health School-Based Health Care (SBHC) program, which provides essential pediatric and behavioral health care through on-site clinics to students at KIPP Academy, YES Prep, and Galena Park ISD.Legacy's SBHC program, which served 15,860 uni

Publix customers and associates have donated more than $1 million to support disaster relief efforts in areas affected by Hurricane Helene.All funds collected at the register will go to the American Red Cross to help people recover from this disaster.“Our thoughts continue to be with the people who have been affected by Hurricane Helene,” said Publix Director of Community Relations Dwaine Stevens. “The generosity of our customers and associates is inspiring and will be a vital resource to areas

Fortitude Reinsurance Company Ltd., (“Fortitude Re”) today announced a $200,000 donation to Cumberland River Compact in Nashville to support water-focused environmental education for youth ranging from kindergarten to high school.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241007352682/en/Fortitude Re presented a check for $200,000 to Cumberland River Compact. (l-r) Amanda Stewart, Employee Experience, Fortitude Re; Catherine Price

Dolly Parton, along with officials from Dollywood Parks & Resorts, The Dollywood Foundation, Dolly Parton’s Stampede, Pirates Voyage and Walmart, announced significant donations to flood relief during a special event Friday afternoon at Walmart #678 in Newport, Tennessee. The location has helped the local community by offering meals, as well as showers and laundry facilities to those affected by the unprecedented flooding from Hurricane Helene.As communities across the Appalachian region continu

Company joins Dolly Parton in support of communities impacted in Eastern Tennessee

Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) today announced a donation of $250,000 to support immediate relief and recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene devastated parts of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee, causing catastrophic flooding and damage. The funds will provide support for emergency team and volunteer efforts."This destructive hurricane has affected our neighbors far and wide, and our hearts go out to them," said Andy Walz, president of Downstream, Midstream and Che

Synovus is donating $125,000 to the American Red Cross to support disaster relief efforts for communities impacted by Hurricane Helene.

Since 1992, the Nissan Foundation has awarded nearly $17 million to more than 150 nonprofit organizations committed to promoting cultural awareness and understandingThe Nissan Foundation annually awards grants to nonprofits in California, Georgia, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee and TexasLetters of Intent must be submitted by 9 p.m. ET on November 4, 2024

$100,000 Contribution Underscores Community Commitment

Humana is also supporting its members across the affected areas by providing simplified access to medical and emergency prescription information, as well as opening a crisis hotline with free counseling available.

HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE: HCA), one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, today announced that it will contribute $1 million through community organizations to aid in Hurricane Helene relief efforts in North Carolina.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241001456071/en/On September 29, 2024, more than 100 HCA Healthcare nurses traveled to western North Carolina to provide support and relief for caregivers at Missio

Talent From the Upcoming Adventure Film Took Part In Meet-and-Greets with Young Patients Supported By The Ryan Seacrest Foundation

From grant funding to volunteerism to special banking services, Regions Bank and the Regions Foundation have a comprehensive community response.

Publix activates register campaign supporting storm relief

The Association of Related Churches (ARC) recently hosted an ARC Launch church planter training event at Saddleback Church, bringing together over 100 church leaders to learn best practices for successful church planting and growth.

Jackson recognized for amplifying its volunteerism efforts in 2023

LP and the LP Foundation recognized as national partners of the Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E Program, which provides our nation’s most severely wounded heroes with new, specially adapted mortgage-free smart homes to help them regain their freedom and independence

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

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

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

Together for a Cure: Fundraising Event Aims to Unite the Community for Breast Cancer Research and Support

The Aulander Holloman solar project opened in late August 2019

Play It Forward Giveaway Supports After School & Summer Programs in Low Income Areas, In Partnership With Dormie Network Foundation

Second Year of Innovative S.M.I.L.E. Healthcare Pathway Program Empowers Young Minds to Change the Face of Diversity in Dentistry

Once again, Publix has been named on PEOPLE’s Companies that Care list, ranking No. 15 for 2024. The list highlights top U.S. companies that have succeeded in business while demonstrating outstanding respect, care and concern for their employees, communities and the environment.“We’re honored to be recognized as a company focused on taking care of others,” said Publix Director of Communications Maria Brous. “Our founder, George Jenkins, believed in the importance of being there for both his asso

Synovus has awarded 111 college students its Jack Parker Scholarship, totaling $104,000 for 2024.

LP unveils 2024 Sustainability Report, showcasing leadership in sustainable practices