Philanthropy

American Water Charitable Foundation Announces National Partnership With American Red Cross With $250,000 Donation

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

The American Water Charitable Foundation , a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it has donated $250,000 to the American Red Cross as a new Disaster Responder Program member during Red Cross Month.

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  • The American Water Charitable Foundation , a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it has donated $250,000 to the American Red Cross as a new Disaster Responder Program member during Red Cross Month.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240328660209/en/
    American Water Charitable Foundation President Carrie Williams and American Water EVP & COO Cheryl Norton present a $250,000 donation to the American Red Cross as part of the Foundation’s Disaster Relief Grant Program.
  • “As a board member of the American Red Cross New Jersey Chapter, I am proud that the American Water Charitable Foundation has become a National Disaster Responder Program member,” said Nicholl Salamone, Senior Director, Human Resources Operations, American Water and American Red Cross New Jersey Chapter Board Member.
  • Since 2012, the American Water Charitable Foundation has invested $15.5 million in funding through grants and matching gifts that positively benefit the communities where American Water and its employees live and work.

Suffolk Kicks off 2024 “Build With Us @ Suffolk” Program in Boston for Trade Partners, Opening Doors for Minority-, Women- and Veteran-owned Business Enterprises in Construction

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240328596143/en/
    Participants in the "Build With Us @ Suffolk" Boston Class of 2024 gather in Suffolk's Boston headquarters on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, to kick off the four-week small business accelerator program for M/W/VBE businesses.
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    Recognizing potential barriers facing smaller M/W/VBE firms, the eight-course “Build With Us @ Suffolk” program helps them open doors, expand their businesses, develop important relationships, and make their unique mark on the industry.
  • Unlike most construction training programs, “Build With Us @ Suffolk” provides direct access to Suffolk leaders by assigning mentors who nurture and maintain relationships with participants after graduation.
  • “As a minority, I am both appreciative and grateful for the chance to participate in the ‘Build With Us @ Suffolk’ program,” said Pereira.

Midea Group releases its first-ever ESG brand story with an unexpected VIP visit highlighting its commitment to sustainability.

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Friday, March 29, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240328526418/en/
    Midea Group, a leading global technology group, recently released its 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report with ambitious sustainable development goals set for 2030.
  • Midea’s ESG credentials are comprehensive but communicating them to a wider audience can be complex and run the risk of sounding dry.
  • With its unwavering commitment to sustainability, Midea Group is well-positioned to continue leading the way towards a greener and more sustainable future.
  • - In recognition of its dedication to sustainability, Media Group was listed in Forbes' World's Top Companies for Women in 2023.

HCA Healthcare Releases 2024 Annual Impact Report

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA), one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, today announced the release of its annual Impact Report that reflects on the past year and highlights HCA Healthcare’s positive impact across the communities it serves.

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  • HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA), one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, today announced the release of its annual Impact Report that reflects on the past year and highlights HCA Healthcare’s positive impact across the communities it serves.
  • “At HCA Healthcare, our purpose is clear: We exist to give people a healthier tomorrow,” said Sam Hazen, CEO of HCA Healthcare.
  • Last year, 32 HCA Healthcare hospitals were recognized on the Fortune/PINC AI 100 Top Hospitals list, and in early 2024, 54 HCA Healthcare hospitals were included on Healthgrades’ 250 Best Hospitals list for clinical excellence.
  • For more information about the annual HCA Healthcare Impact Report, visit HCAhealthcareImpact.com .

Community Health Systems Addresses Health Disparities through Doctors’ Day Donations and Second Annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Doctors’ Day is an annual observance that honors physicians worldwide for their unwavering commitment to providing high-quality healthcare for individuals and communities.

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  • Doctors’ Day is an annual observance that honors physicians worldwide for their unwavering commitment to providing high-quality healthcare for individuals and communities.
  • Peanut butter, known for its nutritional value and long shelf life, is among the most requested items by food banks.
  • CHS-affiliated health systems collected more than 86,000 jars of peanut butter and other nut butters to donate to 58 local food banks.
  • We’re also extremely grateful for the generosity of employees, physicians and community members who joined in our efforts to create greater health equity by supporting our Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive this year,” said Hingtgen.

Netcracker Continues Its Support of the U.S. Paralympic Ski and Snowboard Team at Adaptive Spirit 2024

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Netcracker Technology announced today that it will continue its long-standing support of Adaptive Spirit ’s annual event in Vail, Colorado, taking place on April 4-7.

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  • Netcracker Technology announced today that it will continue its long-standing support of Adaptive Spirit ’s annual event in Vail, Colorado, taking place on April 4-7.
  • This unique event brings together members of the telecommunications industry and elite athletes, including Andrew Kurka, a U.S. Paralympic gold medal downhill skier sponsored by Netcracker, to network and raise funds for the U.S. Paralympic Ski and Snowboard Team.
  • “We are proud to work closely with Adaptive Spirit and be part of this one-of-a-kind opportunity,” said Sylvain Seignour, President of Netcracker.
  • “Our friend Andrew Kurka and the entire U.S. Paralympic Ski and Snowboard Team are an inspiration to us, and we look forward to another successful event.”

ComPsych Corporation Announces 2023 Health at Work Award Winners

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

ComPsych ® Corporation, the world’s largest provider of mental health services and GuidanceResources® for life, today announced the honorees of the 2023 Health at Work Awards.

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  • ComPsych ® Corporation, the world’s largest provider of mental health services and GuidanceResources® for life, today announced the honorees of the 2023 Health at Work Awards.
  • Now in its 19th year, the ComPsych Health at Work Awards recognize organizations across a variety of sizes, industries and locations who have prioritized the health and well-being of their employees by providing innovative, multi-platform programs.
  • “We’re thrilled to honor these stellar organizations for the investment they’ve made in building cultures that value employee mental health and wellness,” said Dr. Richard A. Chaifetz, Founder, Chairman and CEO of ComPsych.
  • We applaud the winners of this year’s Health at Work Awards for their ongoing commitment to health and well-being of their employees.”
    The 2023 ComPsych Health at Work Award winners are:
    Small Group: Organizations with fewer than 500 employees.

Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and Wells Fargo Bank Award $850K for Rio Manor Apartments Renovation

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Prospera Housing Community Services (Prospera) was awarded an $850,000 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) through its member Wells Fargo, to help fund the renovation of Rio Manor Apartments, a 60-unit multifamily apartment community in Del Rio, Texas.

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  • Prospera Housing Community Services (Prospera) was awarded an $850,000 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) through its member Wells Fargo, to help fund the renovation of Rio Manor Apartments, a 60-unit multifamily apartment community in Del Rio, Texas.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240328255708/en/
    Representatives from organizations involved in the project break ground for Rio Manor Apartments additions in Del Rio, Texas.
  • “Wells Fargo is proud and honored to be the construction lender on this impactful project.”
    In 2023, FHLB Dallas awarded $28.4 million in AHP grants to 43 affordable housing projects.
  • “It’s great to see the AHP funds used toward a renovation that will help Del Rio residents live affordably and comfortably.”

The Pershing Square Foundation Announces $2M in Grants to Newark Organizations to Support Local Community

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

The Pershing Square Foundation today announced $2M in grants to a group of twelve Newark organizations.

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  • The Pershing Square Foundation today announced $2M in grants to a group of twelve Newark organizations.
  • The Pershing Square Foundation selected organizations that provide critical services to the community.
  • Greater Newark Conservancy is dedicated to improving the environment and quality of life in Newark and the surrounding areas through environmental education, community gardening, and urban agriculture.
  • Willing Hearts Community Center is dedicated to the Newark community and brings together volunteers to provide services including food, clothing, counseling, and family support.

CIFC’s CLO Initiative for Change Makes Third Donation; Marks Second Donation to TEAK Fellowship

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

For this donation, CIFC has partnered with the deal parties of its latest CLO, CIFC Funding 2024-II, including RBC Capital Markets, Appleby (Cayman) Ltd, Allen & Overy LLP, and Milbank LLP, to make a collective contribution of $225,000 to the TEAK Fellowship (“TEAK”).

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  • For this donation, CIFC has partnered with the deal parties of its latest CLO, CIFC Funding 2024-II, including RBC Capital Markets, Appleby (Cayman) Ltd, Allen & Overy LLP, and Milbank LLP, to make a collective contribution of $225,000 to the TEAK Fellowship (“TEAK”).
  • This donation is the second $225,000 financial contribution CIFC’s CLO Initiative for Change has made to TEAK, a free, outcomes-driven academic and career access program for students located in New York City, and builds upon CIFC’s existing partnership with the organization.
  • This workshop, which CIFC will host again this summer, coupled with the CLO Initiative for Change’s second financial contribution to TEAK, will allow TEAK to continue to unlock access to outstanding education and transformative experiences for students.
  • Today’s donation to TEAK is the third donation made on behalf of the program and the second donation to TEAK by the program.