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Mobile health providers at Appalachian Mountain Community Health Centers, with Direct Relief-donated field medic packs. The organization is providing community care in western North Carolina area after Hurricane Helene. The organization has received a $25,000 emergency operating grant and a wide array of requested medical support, along with 13 other nonprofit health partners responding throughout the southeastern U.S. (Photo courtesy of Appalachian Mountain Community Health Center)

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Hurricane Helene Relief: Direct Relief Grants $350,000 in Emergency Funds to Health Providers in North Carolina, Florida

In response to the severe impacts of Hurricane Helene, Direct Relief is providing $350,000 in emergency grant funding to support 14 health organizations across North Carolina and Florida.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Lakeland Polymers Receives 2021 VSC Recycling Award

The Vinyl Sustainability Council (VSC), a self-funded business council advancing sustainability in the vinyl industry, presented the 2021 Recycling Award at its annual meeting to Lakeland Polymers, of Boonton

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Behind the Wheel: the IVECO Solidarity Cargo Makes up for Lost Time

The global pandemic has left in its wake a trail of broken dreams, missed opportunities and lives put on hold. Thankfully, though, stories of hope and happiness are beginning to emerge.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Verizon Announces $250,000 Donation to Wounded Warrior Project

To mark the celebration of Veteran’s Day across the U.S, Verizon has announced that it will donate $250,000 to the Wounded Warrior Project

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

World Federation of Youth Clubs Appoints Three Board Members Broadening Expertise and International Impact

The World Federation of Youth Clubs (WFYC) supports organizations that care for the well-being of young people, especially those who may not have resources to champion their cause.

Energy

Advancing Energy Transition? Count Your Assets Too!

Understanding the full life cycle of assets should be an integral part of the energy transition. Nilmino Roberts explores the need for a holistic view incorporating good asset management practices when it comes to energy

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx Freight and the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation Delivering Joy to Military Families This Holiday Season

FedEx Freight is proud to help military families make memories this holiday season. During one of the busiest seasons to date, the company will deliver trees to a total of 77 military bases this year.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Private Foundations in the Foundation Office at Fifth Third Bank Announce More Than $5.2 Million in 2021 Grants

Eight private family foundations in The Foundation Office at Fifth Third Bank, National Association, have announced grants of more than $5.2 million in 2021.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Achieving a More Inclusive and Sustainable Recovery in 2022

The economic rebound in the wake of the pandemic has been a tale of two recoveries. In the U.S., low-wage earners, especially Black and Hispanic workers, have been hit hardest by pandemic-related job losses.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

4 Ways to Keep Hybrid Workers and Critical Systems Secure in 2022

​​US hybrid workers are (hopefully) closing down their laptops for the winter holidays, but before they do, they should check in with their hardworking IT security teams to make sure everything is buttoned up before heading into the new year.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Good Neighbors Care for the Earth

We’re all on this planet together! Just learning about the ground under our feet helps inspire us to take care of our environment.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

American Express and the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. Create A Pop-Up with A Purpose

The Los Angeles community experienced the first-ever ByBlack Bazaar by American Express, a pop-up holiday marketplace where consumers supported local and national Black-owned small businesses from December 11-12, 2021.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whirlpool Corporation UK Announces New House + Home Initiative with Habitat for Humanity GB

Whirlpool UK Appliances Limited, announced its UK partnership with Habitat for Humanity Great Britain (GB), a leading housing charity focused on long-term poverty alleviation through affordable social housing.

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Innovation & Technology

Plentiful: Innovative Technology Elevates Dignity for Those Experiencing Food Insecurity

The Transformational Tech series highlights Cisco’s nonprofit grant recipients that use technology to help transform the lives of individuals and communities.

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Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable Infrastructure: So Much More Than Renewable Energy

Black & Veatch and our clients – as developers, asset owners, city planners, engineers and constructors – sit at the intersection of the built, natural and social environments.

Events, Media & Communications

CFO Media Roundtable: Uniting CFOs Towards a Better

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) has fueled conversations across industries over the past year.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

InstallNET's EcoServ Program Recognized With 2021 SEAL Business Sustainability Award

InstallNET, a project management company that facilitates the installation and decommission of commercial furniture, announced today that their EcoServ program was awarded the 2021 SEAL Sustainable Service Award for leadership, innovation, and commitment to sustainable business practices.

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Environment

Overcoming EHS Hazards With Help From Clark Griswold

As the holiday season approaches once again and we’re taking notes and drawing tips from “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” and its beloved protagonist on how to mitigate EHS hazards.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wheels and Wings: American's Two Pilot Training Centers Collect Bikes for Kids

Bicycles line the hallways at American’s two pilot training facilities — the result of a friendly competition between team members at the American Airlines Flight Academy and Charlotte Training Center.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Operation Surprise: Path to Pro Holiday Grants

The Home Depot Foundation, Home Builders Institute and Habitat for Humanity International came together on Thursday, Dec. 16, to spread some holiday cheer.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Skilling For a Digital Future

Southeast Asia is riding a digital wave. With 500 million people entering the workforce in the next 10 years, countries will need to prepare for new digital opportunities.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Texas Gives Back this Holiday Season

Funded by Entergy shareholders, Entergy Texas, Inc. is supporting organizations helping those in need this holiday season.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Helping Give Students a Voice

I created the New York City Youth Activism Coalition to empower young people and improve educational opportunities. Through our conferences and roundtables, we voice student concerns and demand action from government and school officials.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Biogen Recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Most Responsible Companies

The passion and incredible work of our colleagues around the world helped to make this recognition possible.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Truist Foundation President Lynette Bell Discusses Corporate Giving and More On Untapped Philanthropy Podcast

During an interview with Untapped Philanthropy podcast, Truist Foundation President Lynette Bell spoke about corporate giving, agility and lessons funders can learn from banking.

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Health & Healthcare

Illumina-Supported Startup Uses Tampons to Offer Critical Clues About Women's Reproductive Health

When entrepreneur Ridhi Tariyal walked out of Boston’s Brigham & Women’s Hospital in the fall of 2013, she left feeling frustrated.

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