Philanthropy

Chevron today announced a contribution of $100,000 from the Chevron Global Community Fund to the American Red Cross to support relief efforts for wildfires in California.

"We take items that are fresh in the store, that are close to expiration date, close to their best by date and get those out to three big partner agencies within the community who can use them the same day, give them to the families who actually need them," Holland said.

UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced it was named to Forbes and JUST Capital’s annual “JUST 100” list for the fourth consecutive year. The company was again recognized as the industry leader in the transportation sector.

In the metro Detroit area, food insecurity is a major issue. It’s a problem that impacts nearly 1.4 million people across Michigan, with children accounting for approximately 350,000 of that figure, and roughly 700,000 residing in Southeast Michigan.

Rebuilding Together today announced a new partnership with specialty retailer Cost Plus World Market, to provide critical home repairs to our neighbors in need and revitalize our communities.

The Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator today announced that it is expanding its focus to include clean technologies for residential buildings.

At Whole Planet Foundation’s Annual Benefit & Auction, the Foundation will honor the Frontier Co-op Well Earth Program as its 2019 Trailblazer.

The Consumers Energy Foundation celebrated its commitment to Michigan’s communities today by providing $250,000 for a new effort to upgrade and sell over three dozen vacant homes to first-time homebuyers in Flint.

Sensus also partnered with Clean the World for its Xylem Watermark on-site service project, where attendees built Clean the World Hygiene Kits, which will be distributed to shelters in local communities.

Pro Bono Perspectives host Danielle Holly talks volunteerism and citizen engagement with Myung Lee, Executive Director of Cities of Service, a nonprofit that helps mayors build stronger cities by changing how local government and citizens work together.