LIVESTRONG Welcomes $1 Million Donation from Michigan Couple

Thu, 04/14/2016 - 08:00

When Jeri Mulder was just 20 years old, she went through an experience with cancer that she hoped nobody would ever have to face again. 28 years later, she and her husband Jeff will donate $1 million to the LIVESTRONG Foundation through their family’s Shine Foundation to ensure that cancer patients and survivors get the support and access to care she didn’t have.

Every Superhero Needs a Sidekick

Wed, 04/13/2016 - 11:00

April 28 is National Superhero Day, and all month long CureSearch will empower companies and individuals to #PowerUp and support real superheroes, children’s cancer fighters and survivors.

Food Waste: The Harvest is Just the Beginning

Tue, 04/12/2016 - 21:15

We waste one-third of our food. That is, quite simply, a failing grade.

Bloomberg Impact Report Update 2015

Wed, 04/13/2016 - 15:00

The 2015 Bloomberg Impact Report Update provides a detailed look at Bloomberg’s sustainability efforts and outcomes from the past year and details commitments for the future. The report also features an introductory letter from founder Mike Bloomberg.

Making the Global Goals Our Business

Wed, 04/13/2016 - 14:15

Not everyone gets to live their dream job, but I feel extremely lucky and grateful that I do. I lead GSK’s global employee volunteering efforts, including PULSE, our flagship program.

SDG #2: Young Entrepreneurs are Key to Feeding the World

Thu, 04/14/2016 - 10:00

Municipal Credit Union Brings Technology Upgrades To High School Students In The Flatlands

Thu, 04/14/2016 - 11:00

Thanks to a unique partnership with Generation Schools Network and CBS EcoMedia’s EducationAd program, Municipal Credit Union (MCU) is providing high school students at Brooklyn Generation School with important technology upgrades that will better prepare them for STEAM-focused fields, and enhance their educational experiences by bringing technology into classrooms.

General Mills Reports Progress on Global Responsibility Commitments

Wed, 04/13/2016 - 10:05

Today, General Mills released its 2016 Global Responsibility Report, which outlines the company’s goals and progress in the areas of health and wellness, sustainability, workplace and community engagement. This marks the 46th year General Mills has shared a report with stakeholders and the community.

GM Recycles Water Bottles to Make Chevy Equinox Part

Tue, 04/12/2016 - 16:55

General Motors is turning its employees’ recycled water bottles into a new life: noise-reducing fabric insulation that covers the Chevrolet Equinox engine. The bottles – collected from five of its Michigan facilities – are also being turned into air filtration components and insulation in coats for the homeless community.

Teenage Filmmakers at Ghetto Film School Screen Their Thesis Project, "El Coche Rojo"

Wed, 04/13/2016 - 08:00

This year's class of Ghetto Film School Fellows recently screened the family drama they shot on location in Spain, "El Coche Rojo," at a Paley Center for Media event in New York sponsored by 21st Century Fox. GFS teaches filmmaking to young people from communities traditionally underrepresented in Hollywood, and its Fellows Program gives the students the chance to create an entirely original short film. 21CF is a longtime supporter of Ghetto Film School and works hand-in-hand with the organization to provide new avenues into the entertainment industry.