Truist Commits $2 Million to Support Small Businesses Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic

Wed, 03/25/2020 - 13:35

Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC) today announced a commitment of $1 million each to LiftFund and Natural Capital Investment Fund, community development financial institutions (CDFIs), to support small businesses affected

How Employers Can Address Employees’ Financial Hardships, Wage and Income Loss, Medical Bills, and Other Needs Due to COVID-19

Tue, 03/24/2020 - 17:05

Childcare. Utilities. Medical bills. To many of us, these are just typical, everyday costs of living and working. For others, these are a few common causes behind financial hardship, often forcing someone to choose between medicine, electricity, food, or shelter.

IWBI Assembles Task Force on Role Buildings Can Play in Reducing Health Burden of COVID-19 and other Respiratory Infections

Tue, 03/24/2020 - 16:25

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) announced today that it is standing up a Task Force on reducing the enormous health burden from COVID-19 and other respiratory infections.

Research Triangle Park: Update on Our Environmental Progress

Tue, 03/24/2020 - 16:05

American Express Is Matching Donations to Feeding America up to $1M to Feed Communities Impacted by COVID-19 when Card Members Use Membership Rewards® Points Toward Their Donations

Tue, 03/24/2020 - 11:05

American Express is continuing its support of organizations combatting COVID-19 with the launch of a donation matching program to help feed local communities impacted in the U.S.

Duke Energy Helps Families Hit by COVID-19

Mon, 03/23/2020 - 16:30

Duke Energy donates $1.3 million to hunger relief during pandemic, waives fees to ease customers’ financial burden.

In a Time of Remote Work and Virtual Meetings, Workplace Giving Becomes Even More Important in the Fight Against Coronavirus

Mon, 03/23/2020 - 14:55

A month ago, I didn’t know what ‘social distancing’ was. Now, in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, it’s become a fact of life that we need to stay six feet away from each other to avoid spreading germs.

Finances and Stewardship in Challenging Times: Insights From Indigenous Communities

Mon, 03/23/2020 - 12:50

Risk assessment is a tool used to understand the impacts of investment. What past assessment tools have lacked, however, is a complete understanding of Indigenous women’s experiences of life in their communities - both economic and social wellbeing.

Message from VMware CEO on COVID-19

Mon, 03/23/2020 - 11:20

This is an extraordinary time, and we are all concerned about the health and safety of family and friends, as we navigate a rapidly-evolving situation. Our hearts go out to everyone around the world impacted, either directly or indirectly...

Bayer Partners with U.S. Government on Major Product Donation to Fight Coronavirus

Fri, 03/20/2020 - 16:00

Bayer has announced it is joining the U.S. Government's fight against COVID-19 with a donation of 3 million tablets of the drug Resochin (chloroquine phosphate).