Thinking about rallying your company’s employees around a donation drive to support the community on #GivingTuesday or this holiday season? It’s not too late to get started! Source: Creative Ways Your Business Can Support Charities and Your Employees on #GivingTuesday and During the Holidays
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McDonald’s worker with Down syndrome celebrates 30 YEARS in the job
A McDonald’s worker with Down syndrome has been delighting customers at Northmead McDonald’s, Sydney, for 30 years. Russell O’Grady, 48, (pictured 1986) is now a local hero in the town. Russell O’Grady, 48, first donned the fast food restaurant’s uniform in 1986 when he was just 18-years-old. Now, 30 years later, he is a local…
In a first, Gerber names boy with Down syndrome ‘Spokesbaby’
An 18-month-old boy with Down syndrome has been named by baby food maker Gerber as its “Spokesbaby” for 2018, the company said on Wednesday, an action hailed by advocates for people with the genetic condition. Source: In a first, Gerber names boy with Down syndrome ‘Spokesbaby’
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
Airbnb teams up with SF Giants to help homeless families
In a goodwill gesture, the home rental company will donate upward of $250,000 to a local community organization this season. Source: Airbnb teams up with SF Giants to help homeless families
Why Corporate Philanthropy Is Good For Business
Most companies have something more to give the world than their products. That could be their position to advocate for worthy causes, the expertise of their employees, or the financial resources to help a community project succeed. The Best Workplaces for Giving Back, recently announced by consulting firm Great Place to Work and Fortune, do…
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…
Salesforce’s mission to revolutionise corporate philanthropy
Salesforce.org, the philanthropy arm of SaaS giant Salesforce, is seeking to revolutionise corporate philanthropy through its unique 1-1-1 model. Information Age discusses the organisation with its EMEA president, and Women in IT Awards finalist, Charlotte Finn Source: Salesforce’s mission to revolutionise corporate philanthropy