Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh are donating food and equipment to help a New York City college support thousands of students battling food insecurity. As students across New York City return to in-person classes, Amazon is donating $100,000 worth of food to a local community college’s on-campus food pantry that supports thousands of students each year….
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United States Steel Corporation Donates $1M to Osceola-Area Organizations
OSCEOLA, Ark.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–United States Steel Corporation (NYSE: X) (“U. S. Steel”), through its Big River Works facilities, today presented $1 million in donations to organizations in Osceola and Mississippi County, Arkansas, to help equip the community for the future by strengthening infrastructure and essential services. U. S. Steel convened a panel of local community leaders…
Cargill donates $4.9M to Feeding America food banks
A leader in animal protein production announced Monday a donation of nearly $5 million aimed to help food banks struggling with increased food prices. A leader in animal protein production announced Monday a donation of nearly $5 million aimed to help food banks struggling with increased prices. Cargill donated $4.9 million to member food banks…
State Farm celebrates centennial with philanthropy
A century ago, George J. Mecherle set out to provide protection for farmers and rural communities, tailoring insurance policies to meet their needs. Continuing in the tradition of looking out for the unique needs of the community, Lewes State Farm agent Jeanine O’Donnell exemplifies what it means to be a good neighbor. For her efforts,…
Ashley Furniture gives charities $900K support
Ashley Furniture Homestore has donated $900,000 to three Jamaican charities through its main corporate initiative, Couch Conversations. For its fourth year, St Andrew High School (SAHS) Foundation, Homestead Place of Safety, and Hanover Charities are the recipients. The charities were selected by patrons who were featured on Couch Conversations, namely, Naomi Garrick, Patrice J. White,…
Airbnb Unveils Open Homes Platform for Housing Refugees
For years, home-sharing giant Airbnb has had a quiet side project involving asking its hosts to offer temporary housing—for free—to displaced people, citizens forced out of their homes due to natural disasters and other emergencies or, increasingly, the global refugee crisis. Today, the company is launching an ambitious new platform in order to unite and…
Record gift from GameStop executive delivers big for Make-a-Wish
Amy and Robert Lloyd have made a historic gift of $750,000 to Make-a-Wish North Texas, the largest single donation since the chapter was established in 1982. As executive vice president and chief financial officer of GameStop, Robert Lloyd also has encouraged the company’s longtime support of the charity, whose board he serves on. “Wishes are…
Chick-fil-A fundraiser for plane crash victim’s daughter
Chick-fil-A on South Coulter Street is giving back to a young lady after last week’s fatal plane crash. Source: Chick-fil-A fundraiser for plane crash victim’s daughter
2016 Active Year for Bendix in Corporate Giving, Volunteering
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems donated nearly $250,000 through corporate grants, employee sponsorships, donations, and employee fundraisers in 2016, benefiting nonprofits and community organizations across North America. Activities included local-level employee-driven projects; community initiatives funded by Bendix; and programs supported by Knorr-Bremse Global Care. Global Care is a nonprofit organization founded by the Knorr-Bremse Group, Bendix’s…
The Partners Group Honored as One of Top 10 Corporate Philanthropists
The Partners Group, a leading Northwest based financial and insurance consulting firm, is proud to be recognized as one of the Top Ten Corporate Philanthropists in the medium size company category (10-50M revenue) by the Portland Business Journal, marking the eighth consecutive year of being named on the list. The “Corporate Philanthropy Award” acknowledges companies…