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Four Foundations Help Feed the Frontline

Health & Healthcare

The James M. Cox Foundation, Tull Foundation, Wilbur and Hilda Glenn Family Foundation and the Douglas J. Hertz Family Foundation announced a $325,000 donation to help feed frontline workers serving in emergency rooms, ICUs and critical care wards at 19 Atlanta hospitals.

Virtual Learning Resources From Responsibility.org’s Ask, Listen, Learn and Discovery Education Spark Conversations at Home During Alcohol Responsibility Month

Education

Parents are the leading influence on their kids’ decision to drink – or not to drink – alcohol.

CSRwire Distributes Over 500 COVID-19 News Releases to Global Audience for Social Impact

Media & Communications

On March 16, 2020, as the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) was being realized across the globe, 3BL Media began waiving fees for the use of CSRwire as business leaders stepped forward to help.

Air.o Wins Edison Award: The Only Hypoallergenic Soft Flooring Available in Market Recognized As Innovation Leader

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Edison Awards winners were announced today, and Mohawk’s Air.o hypoallergenic soft flooring took the bronze for the consumer goods – home solutions category.

NRG Energy Joins Forces With Project Hope to Deliver Protective Gear to America’s Frontline Health Workers

Health & Healthcare

As cases of COVID-19 continue to rise in the U.S., NRG Energy has joined forces with Project HOPE to deliver lifesaving protective gear and equipment to America’s frontline health workers in partnership with the Business Roundtable and Healthcare Ready.

11 Newark-led Organizations Awarded up to $15,000 Each to Advance Community Health and Fresh Food Access

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whole Cities Foundation, a nonprofit broadening community access to fresh food and nutrition education, announced today that 11 Newark nonprofit organizations have been awarded up to $15,000 each through the annual Fresh, Healthy Food Access Grant.

Pro Bono Perspectives S2E8: COVID-19 - Stories From Nonprofit and Business Leaders Fighting for Our Communities

Social Impact & Volunteering

This special episode of Pro Bono Persepctives explores the effects COVID-19 has had on nonprofits, corporate social responsibility programming and volunteerism and how social impact leaders across sectors are responding to the pandemic.

National Park Foundation to Unveil New Instagram Stickers for National Park Week

Environment

As part of its ongoing efforts to bring parks to people digitally, the National Park Foundation (NPF) is releasing a new collection of Instagram stickers this coming Thursday, April 16, timed with the #FindYourPark Twitter chat at 1:00 PM ET.

Celebrating the First World Chagas Disease Day

Health & Healthcare

For the first time in history, the global health community is preparing to celebrate World Chagas Disease Day. Novartis is joining the global movement to raise visibility and awareness of patients with Chagas disease.

Fair Trade USA Takes Swift Action to Support Workers During Covid-19

Responsible Production & Consumption

Fair Trade USA®, the leading certifier of fair trade products in North America, released a new policy on emergency fund use for Covid-19.

The Importance of Leadership and Community While Navigating Through Uncharted Territory

This pandemic has disrupted and impacted the lives of hundreds of thousands of people and continues to present new challenges every day.

Huggies Commits 5 Million Diapers, $1 Million Grant and NICU Support for COVID-19 Relief

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

One in three U.S. families couldn’t afford to buy enough diapers for their children before the coronavirus pandemic hit. Now, more parents than ever are seeking support from diaper banks around the country.

Local Food Rescue Nonprofit, Hess Corporation & Sysco Now Serving Houston’s Hospitality Industry

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Partnering with long-time supporters Hess Corporation and Sysco, Second Servings announces the “Dinner’s On Us” Program focused on providing take-home chef-prepared family meals to furloughed and unemployed hospitality workers in Houston.

Human Resilience, Microfinance, and the Evolution of Potatoes

J.P. Kloninger is the Program Manager for Whole Planet Foundation’s North America microfinance portfolio and Team Member Giving.

Volunteers Make Sure Seniors in Johnson County, Indiana, Are Safe

Social Impact & Volunteering

COVID-19 has hit Johnson County residents harder than most in Indiana. That’s where Kim Smith comes in.

Now More Than Ever, Everyone Can Help Support Global Water Access

As the world adapts to the novel coronavirus pandemic, the importance of fresh, potable water looms larger than ever before: water to slake thirst, water to soothe fever, water to wash hands over and over and over again.

Remote Collaboration Technologies in Action

Innovation & Technology

Remote collaboration technologies help Cisco and our clients reduce emissions from air travel and commuting. These technologies include Webex Teams, Cisco TelePresence, Cisco Webex, Cisco Unified Communications, and Cisco Jabber collaboration...

Morgan Stanley Selects 9 Startup Companies for 4th Cohort of Innovation Lab Targeting Multicultural and Women Founders

Innovation & Technology

Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) today announced the fourth cohort of the Multicultural Innovation Lab, an accelerator program for technology and technology-enabled start-ups in the post‐seed to Series B funding rounds.

COVID-19: Companies, Let’s Get Practical

FSG's blog series for companies starting to think of longer-term responses to the COVID-19 crisis. THE GUIDING QUESTION: "How can our company leverage our unique strengths to serve those most impacted by the crisis?"

Webcasts Focus on Role of Buildings, Communities and Organizations to Respond to Today’s Global Health Challenges Webcasts With IWBI: April 13 -- 17, 2020

Events, Media & Communications

With the gravity of the situation regarding COVID-19, today, more than ever, places matter to the future of protecting our families, our businesses and the public at large.

Helping Employees Cope With COVID-19

Health & Healthcare

Keosha Barnett knows firsthand some of the stresses of the pandemic. “It’s hard right now, and it feels like I’m going through a depression,”

Joint Letter: What Is the Courageous Opportunity for Companies in This Crisis?

We are faced with a choice. The world’s leading corporations will play an outsized role in either exacerbating the crisis or rising to demonstrate bold leadership.

Learn to Identify Coronavirus Phishing Attacks

Innovation & Technology

The outbreak of the novel coronavirus has led to fear and anxiety among the public, giving birth to a new subgenre of phishing attacks.

Goodyear Uses 3D Printing Capability to Deliver In-demand Medical Gear

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

A Luxembourg initiative was created to seek manufacturing companies and private persons that could contribute to the production of components used in face shields for medical personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic.