America’s Charities Acquires Causecast Giving Platform, Further Strengthening Its Support of the Social Good Sector

Tue, 07/30/2019 - 20:30

America’s Charities today announced that it has acquired the Causecast giving platform, further strengthening its ability to help employers achieve their giving, engagement, and social impact goals, and better help nonprofits fundraise unrestricted, sustainable dollars through the workplace.

Ecocentricity Blog: Plan G

Wed, 07/31/2019 - 10:30

This 20-minute video covers four different climate stories in the state of Georgia. Even if you aren’t in Georgia, give it a watch – this is a great example of excellent climate communication.

Five Cannes Lions Campaigns We Liked: Your Winner Revealed

Fri, 08/02/2019 - 14:40

PRWeek's five favourite campaigns from the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity ended up a two-horse race, with a tense denouement befitting of two worthy protagonists.

Aflac Ducks Go to Kids With Cancer

Wed, 07/31/2019 - 09:25

American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus, Ga., has partnered with Children’s Miracle Network to provide a free duck to every child diagnosed with cancer in the country.

Fair Trade USA® Reaches $25 Million Goal in Transformative Capital Campaign

Mon, 07/29/2019 - 17:00

Fair Trade USA, the leading third-party certifier of fair trade products in North America, has announced the successful conclusion of its first-ever Capital Campaign, which raised $25 million to launch new fair trade products, reach new producer communities, and channel millions of dollars in cumulative additional income to farmers, workers, and fishermen.

Caesars Entertainment Announces Release of its 10th Annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report, Marking a Decade of Positive Impact

Wed, 07/31/2019 - 15:00

Caesars Entertainment Corporation (NASDAQ:CZR), one of the world’s most diversified gaming and entertainment companies, today published its annual PEOPLE PLANET PLAY corporate social responsibility (CSR) report, marking a decade of positive impact in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy.

Smithfield Foods “Smokes Out Hunger” With 40,000 Pound Protein Donation To Food Bank of Iowa

Mon, 07/29/2019 - 13:15

Smithfield Foods, Inc. joined the Des Moines community to benefit the Food Bank of Iowa during their annual Smoke Out Hunger event.

WSB’s AFLAC Cancer Center Careathon raises $1.7 million; 680/The Fan fans bring in $100K for Camp Twin Lakes

Mon, 07/29/2019 - 12:30

WSB radio listeners pledged $1.7 million for this year’s 19th annual AFLAC Cancer and Blood Disorders Center Careathon at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

Shared Sense of Urgency With Safe Kids Leads to Inclusion in Congressional Record

Tue, 07/30/2019 - 10:00

There Is a Shortage of African American Teachers in America

Fri, 07/26/2019 - 17:40

Research has shown that young Black students actually perform better overall when they have interacted with a teacher that is African American.