Corporate Social Responsibility Weekly Recap (June 1 – June 8, 2011)
The following releases focus on Corporate Social Responsibility and moved during the week of June 1 – June 8, 2011.
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NEW YORK -- MicroEdge Announces Update to World’s Leading Grants Management System (June 8, 2011 01:00 PM) Source: MicroEdge, LLC
PARIS -- Sodexo Extends Efforts to Promote Certified Sustainable Seafood Through Worldwide Agreement with the Marine Stewardship Council (June 8, 2011 11:05 AM) Source: Sodexo
SAN LEANDRO, Calif. -- The North Face Awards $125,000 in Grants to Organizations Helping Kids Connect to the Outdoors (June 8, 2011 09:00 AM) Source: The North Face
RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. -- Samsung Hope for Children Celebrates 10th Anniversary (June 8, 2011 08:00 AM) Source: Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
NEW YORK -- The Asia Foundation Honors Dr. David Ho at First Annual Lotus Leadership Awards Luncheon (June 8, 2011 08:00 AM) Source: The Asia Foundation
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- Sprint, in conjunction with Samsung Mobile, celebrates first environmental phone certification at 15th Annual Global Green Millennium Awards (June 7, 2011 03:10 PM) Source: Sprint
NEW YORK -- The Tiffany & Co. Foundation Awards $5 Million Challenge Grant to Friends of the High Line (June 7, 2011 11:30 AM) Source: Tiffany & Co.
SAN ANTONIO -- H-E-B Tournament of Champions Raises More Than $5.3 Million to Benefit 200 Texas Non-Profits (June 6, 2011 03:07 PM) Source: H-E-B Tournament of Champions
PALO ALTO, Calif. -- HP and PING Collaborate on Mobile Health Monitoring to Reduce Malaria (June 6, 2011 12:06 PM) Source: HP
SAN FRANCISCO -- Cathay Pacific Invites Students to Learn about Environmental Conservation in Hong Kong and Mainland China (June 6, 2011 11:30 AM) Source: Cathay Pacific Airways
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- National Mall Turns Pink as Nearly 40,000 Participate in 2011 Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure® (June 4, 2011 08:00 AM) Source: Susan G. Komen for the Cure
IRVINE, Calif. --CommerceWest Bank Supported Miocean for Their Annual Blue42 Event (June 3, 2011 08:30 PM) Source: CommerceWest Bank
OSAKA, Japan -- Panasonic and UNESCO Sign Strategic Partnership Agreement (June 3, 2011 12:30 AM) Source: Panasonic Corporation
BOSTON -- Bank of America Announces Support Following Devastating Tornados in Western and Central Massachusetts (June 2, 2011 05:51 PM) Source: Bank of America
NEW YORK -- MicroEdge GIFTS Online Provides Grayce B. Kerr Fund Anytime, Anywhere Access to Grants Management System (June 2, 2011 10:30 AM) Source: MicroEdge LLC
BOSTON -- ARAMARK Expands Commitment to City Year (June 2, 2011 10:20 AM) Source: ARAMARK and City Year
LOS ANGELES -- Causecast Cause Integration Profiles Bring Transparency to Companies That Do Good (June 2, 2011 09:00 AM) Source: Causecast
CHICAGO -- Fannie May® Assists Community Groups in Reaching Goals (June 2, 2011 06:00 AM) Source: Fannie May Confections Brands
WASHINGTON -- CROA and ASQ Launch Market Demand Survey on Corporate Responsibility Certification (June 1, 2011 05:07 PM) Source: The Corporate Responsibility Officer Association
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