Consumers Energy Foundation Commits $200,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Michigan, Supporting Affordable Housing

Tue, 10/10/2017 - 13:15

The Consumers Energy Foundation announced today that it has contributed $200,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Michigan, supporting its mission to provide safe and affordable housing to residents across Michigan.

Hunger Is, a Joint Charitable Initiative of the Albertsons Companies Foundation and the Entertainment Industry Foundation, Announces the $30K in 30 Days Project to Support Charities That Share Stories About the Impact of Hunger Is Funding

Fri, 10/06/2017 - 08:55

LOS ANGELES, October 5, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Hunger Is, a joint charitable initiative of the Albertsons Companies Foundation and the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), announced today the $30K in 30 Days Project to award an additional $30,000 to organizations tha

Celebrate Main Streets This Weekend!

Thu, 10/05/2017 - 15:05

American Express has long advocated for historic preservation and small businesses, engaging the public in activities that help commercial corridors thrive.

Ellen DeGeneres Announces Wells Fargo’s Additional Funding for Puerto Rico

Thu, 10/05/2017 - 14:30

Ellen DeGeneres announced on the Sept. 29 episode of her television show that Wells Fargo will donate $250,000 to support relief efforts in Puerto Rico. The funding will help immediate and long-term recovery efforts in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria hit the island as a Category 4 storm on Sept. 20. Habitat for Humanity® of Puerto Rico is the primary beneficiary of the funding.

‘Roadtrip Nation’ Announces the Premiere of ‘A Balanced Equation,’ a New Series Highlighting Women in STEM

Thu, 10/05/2017 - 13:20

Roadtrip Nation, renowned for its New York Times best-selling career guide and award-winning documentary television series, announced today that a new documentary, “Roadtrip Nation Presents: A Balanced Equation,” will air on American Public Television stations nationally starting on September 1. Made possible by the support of AT&T, through its AT&T Aspire initiative, and distributed through KQED, “A Balanced Equation”—the fourteenth season of “Roadtrip Nation”—follows three young women on a cross-country journey as they meet and interview women who have built fulfilling careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

Arts on the Center Stage: Booz Allen Chief Legal Officer Nancy Laben Chairs Annual Wolf Trap Ball

Thu, 10/05/2017 - 12:10

Partners in Preservation: Main Streets “Open House Weekend” Planned in Cities Across America

Thu, 10/05/2017 - 11:00

Main streets across the country participating in Partners in Preservation: Main Streets will host “Open House Weekend” events, October 7-9, featuring family-friendly activities ranging from block parties and live music, to walking tours and art exhibits. During the events, guests will be able to learn about the program, the districts’ histories and the importance of Main Street restoration efforts. Delta Air Lines is the official sponsor of the Partners in Preservation: Main Streets Open House Weekend.

De Beers Partners With Local Institutions to Provide Free Wifi to Young People

Fri, 10/06/2017 - 09:30

A partnership involving De Beers Group has brought free wifi to the Oppenheimer Park in Kimberley to help scores of young South Africans without access to the internet.

At Pomonok Community Center in Queens, Aramark Chef Hosts Food Discovery

Tue, 10/17/2017 - 10:10

More than 80 Aramark team members volunteered to support Pomonok Community Center in Queens, NY, on Aramark Building Community Day (ABC Day), the company’s global day of service, bringing health and wellness education and workforce readiness programs to families in Queens. In partnership with Pomonok, volunteers hosted a food discovery experience, led by Executive Chef Patrick Schaeffer, from Citi Field. Volunteers also renoved the center's food pantry, and revitalized both indoor and outdoor spaces.

LA Galaxy to Host Shared Plate Celebration to Benefit L.A. Kitchen

Fri, 10/06/2017 - 16:45

AEG’s LA Galaxy Foundation and LA Galaxy supporter groups Angel City Brigade and LA Riot Squad will host a Shared Plate Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 7 prior to Fan Appreciation Night during LA Galaxy II’s match against Portland Timbers 2 at StubHub Center Track & Field Stadium. Shared Plates, an L.A. Kitchen initiative, is a city-wide weekend of dinner parties from Oct. 6-8, 2017 to rally Angelenos in the fight against hunger, food waste, and unemployment.