Philanthropy

LeBron James and Walmart Team Up to Improve Local Communities

A lot of times when you think about Walmart, you think about how big it is, right? We have 4,700 stores in the U.S. alone. But, if you take a minute to think about it, what’s unique about Walmart is that we have a physical presence in local communities. You walk into one of our stores, and you see your neighbors.

Philanthropy

No Barriers Warriors, Wells Fargo Announce ‘2019 Warrior Strong: The Journey Continues’ Expedition Team

No Barriers Warriors, Wells Fargo Announce ‘2019 Warrior Strong: The Journey Continues’ Expedition Team

12 veterans with disabilities come together to break through personal barriers and attempt to summit Mt. Baker Sept. 11

Environment

Brightening Our Corner Newsletter - May 2019

The quarterly newsletter for the Ray C. Anderson Foundation has been published. Check it out - Brightening Our Corner

Volunteering & Community

New Nonprofit Resource: Transforming Technology Pro Bono

On the heels of last week’s Global Pro Bono Summit, Taproot Foundation and VMware are releasing their latest research—a compilation of guides to Transforming Technology Pro Bono—in an effort to support nonprofit organizations in maximizing the impact technology pro bono can have on their mission.

Philanthropy

Aflac Remains Committed To Columbia As A Business Hub And A Community

Building on more than 20 years of ongoing support for The Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Aflac helps underwrite treatment for children, funds essential research, contributes to more than 50 children's hospitals nationwide, and supports child-life programs to improve quality of life and help children cope with their illness. Among its South Carolina efforts, the company sponsors a wing at Prisma Health Children’s Hospital-Midlands.

Awards & Rankings

Fifth Annual Sports Humanitarian Awards to Take Place July 9

The Sports Humanitarian Awards presented by ESPN and sponsored by Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, returns for its fifth year on Tuesday, July 9, at L.A. LIVE’s The Novo. The evening celebrates the impact made by athletes, teams and sports industry professionals who use the power of sports to make a difference in their communities and throughout the world.

Philanthropy

$13M Apartment Complex Breaks Ground in Downtown Jackson

The $13 million development, called The 200, includes plans for 86 studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments on four floors. It’s on pace to open in spring 2021, said Kevin Thomson of Jackson Downtown Partners, developer of the complex.

The city is giving over the land for $1 and Consumers Energy is incorporating the project into its Jackson Smart Energy District.

Plans for complex include solar panels on the roof and energy efficiencies throughout.

Media & Communications

More Than a Quack: The Story Behind Aflac’s Big Heart

You probably know the Aflac Duck, but do you know the company behind it? Catherine Hernandez-Blades, Aflac’s SVP, Chief ESG and Communications Officer, joined Purpose 360 to share how Aflac deftly manages reputation in a volatile world and bestowed a new social purpose on its beloved mascot. As a cancer insurance pioneer, Aflac has a now 24-year, $131M commitment to childhood cancer.

Awards & Rankings

GM Named to CR Magazine 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2019

Corporate Responsibility Magazine has named General Motors to its 20th annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking, recognizing outstanding environmental, social and governance transparency and performance among the 1,000 largest U.S. public companies. GM is ranked No. 24 for 2019. This is the third year in a row that GM is ranked in the top 100.

Philanthropy

Duke Energy Invests in Pre-K Education With $1 Million Grant

Duke Energy has announced it is investing $1 million over five years to support expansion of pre-kindergarten education for children in Mecklenburg County, N.C.

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