Rebuilding Together to Renovate Women’s Prison Association Residence

Sat, 10/01/2016 - 07:00

Rebuilding Together will renovate the Sarah Powell Huntington House, a homeless shelter for formerly incarcerated women and their children managed by the Women's Prison Association.

Wheely Good Show: Barclays Riders Raise £255,000+ for The Prince’s Trust

Mon, 09/19/2016 - 12:00

Four hundred and fifty people took to their bikes in the annual 100km Wheels for Change sponsored cycling challenge.

I’m so proud of Wheels for Change. Year on year our employees’ dedication and commitment to supporting causes they care about have ensured this event has grown both in popularity and funds raised.

Adam Jones, the 2015 Marvin Miller Man of the Year, Leads by Example

Fri, 09/16/2016 - 17:00

Adam Jones, Baltimore Orioles center fielder, was born in San Diego, Calif. Baltimore, however has been his home since joining the Orioles in 2008. He is one of the strengths of the Orioles’ team, yet his connection to the local community is even stronger.

Providing Access to Health Care Where Children Need It Most

Fri, 09/16/2016 - 13:40

Join America's Charities, now through December, as we highlight different nonprofits and share how individuals and companies can Shape the Future of various causes through workplace giving programs. If your company would like to start a workplace giving program to support nonprofits like RMHC DC, click here. We have a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to help large and small organizations give back to the causes they care about.

Wireless Reach Celebrates 10 Years of Impact

Wed, 09/28/2016 - 12:00

I am very proud to say that Qualcomm® Wireless Reach™ is celebrating 10 years of innovative programs that use advanced wireless technologies to transform the lives of people in underserved communities globally. By serving as a corporate citizenship model for achieving a healthier, more educated, more prosperous and sustainable world, Wireless Reach demonstrates how mobile technology is having a positive impact on social and economic development.

From Epiphany to Action

Fri, 09/16/2016 - 14:00

Aramark Employees Mobilize to Improve the Health of Families in Communities Around the World

Tue, 09/20/2016 - 10:00

PHILADELPHIA, PA (September 20, 2016) – As part of Aramark’s ongoing commitment to health and wellness, company associates are uniting today to inspire families worldwide to make healthy food, nutrition and lifestyle choices. Aramark Building Community Day (ABC Day), the company’s global day of service, which takes place each September, is one demonstration of the year-round dedication of Aramark employees to strengthening local communities. In the U.S., this year’s effort supports the company’s Healthy for Life® 20 by 20 commitment to improve the health of Americans by 20 percent by 2020 in partnership with the American Heart Association.

Free Dulles Day Festival & Plane Pull This Saturday Benefits Special Olympics Virginia

Fri, 09/16/2016 - 12:45

Volunteers Transform Oklahoma One Gallon of Paint at a Time

Fri, 09/16/2016 - 12:30

A gallon of fresh paint can go a long way in beautifying a community.

In fact, 52 total projects will be executed by 39 different groups across the state of Oklahoma during this year’s Fresh Paint Days, a program founded on the collaboration between H-I-S Coatings, with the help of additional sponsors, and Keep America Beautiful state affiliate Keep Oklahoma Beautiful (KOB).

UNHCR, Accenture Study Finds Internet, Mobile Connectivity a Lifeline for Refugees

Fri, 09/16/2016 - 10:05

Refugees view access to a mobile phone and internet as being critical to their safety and security and essential for keeping in touch with loved ones.