Anything Is Possible When People Are Able to Pursue Their Potential. Here's How Melwood Provides Pathways to Independence.

At Melwood, we believe anything is possible when people are able to pursue their potential.

We see the lasting, positive effect on society when people of differing abilities – individuals with cognitive, physical, and other disabilities, as well as military veterans – have the power to apply their unique talents in meaningful ways. That is why we are so passionate about introducing their contributions throughout our communities. For more than 55 years, we have charted a path to inclusion for this remarkable yet underserved population.

The Nonprofit Opportunity

What motivates nonprofits and volunteers to engage in skills-based volunteering? Nonprofits use skills-based volunteering to strengthen their infrastructure in ways that better equip them to solve our communities’ challenges. Many volunteers give their skills to help solve a challenge for an organization addressing an issue they care about or to feel connected to the community. In this SNCR 2020 article, Taproot Foundation and Team4Tech partnered to further the social sector’s understanding of the leadership development benefits of skills-based volunteering—focusing exclusively on the nonprofit’s outcomes of such initiatives.

Aflac Delivers 1st My Special Aflac Ducks to the Aflac Cancer Center

After more than 18 months of research, testing and development, Aflac delivered the very first My Special Aflac Ducks™ to the Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center in Atlanta.

3 Trends Shaping Today's Top CSR Programs

eBook: The top three CSR trends that are changing the way companies engage their people in purpose-driven workplace cultures. Actionable tips you can use to engage more people and create bigger impact along with examples from companies such as Levi’s, Prudential, QVC, TripAdvisor and more who are leading the way.


Sysco Virginia Donates Major Gift to Blue Ridge Area Food Bank

Sysco Virginia has made a major gift to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, committing at least $38,000 over two years to support food bank operations as part of their Nourishing Neighbors program.

Each year, the Food Bank provides more than 21 million meals to hungry children, seniors, and families through a network of partner food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters, as well as several nutrition programs.

Aflac Donates $1.5 Million for Childhood Cancer Research and Meets Their 2018 Giving Goal

As part of Aflac’s annual giving for childhood cancer, Aflac donates $2 to The Aflac Foundation, Inc. – up to $1.5 million – whenever someone posts or shares on social media using the hashtag. Well, this year we have officially reached our 2018 giving goal! Because of YOU, our dream of living in a world without childhood cancer is that much closer.

Aflac Japan Primary Sponsor of “Gold Ribbon Walking” Events, Enhance the Quality of Life for Children With Cancer

In Japan, Aflac insures 1 out of every 4 household, and Aflac Japan is proud to be the primary sponsor of “Gold Ribbon Walking” events, which the company supports to enhance the quality of life for children with cancer and improving the cure rate.

Aflac Partners With the American Association for Cancer Research to Help Find a Cure for Breast Cancer

According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 1,735,350 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the United States in 2018.

Keep America Beautiful Advances Effort to Recycle More and Recycle Right Ahead of America Recycles Day

America Recycles Day, a Keep America Beautiful national initiative that takes place on and in the weeks leading into Nov. 15, recognizes the economic, environmental and social benefits of recycling, and provides an educational platform to raise awareness about the value of reducing, reusing and recycling – every day – throughout the year.

Walmart and the Walmart Foundation Announce Nearly $4 Million in Grants to Create Innovative Pathways for Lifelong Learning and Training

Walmart and the Walmart Foundation have announced nearly $4 million in grants for three organizations working to provide innovative pathways to learning and training to help create mobility for workers: The Foundation for California Community Colleges (the Foundation), Code for America Labs, Inc. and edX.org.

Latest Campaigns

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    PSEG is committed to improving the lives of our customers, our employees and the diverse communities we serve throughout New Jersey and Long Island...
  2. Kingfisher Around the World
    The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...
  3. Small Business Growth
    We strengthen communities and help create local jobs by investing in underserved small business owners. We fund nonprofits that are focused on...
  4. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
  5. STEM Education
    We inspire the next generation of inventors and advance workforce development for STEM-related careers. Our initiatives are designed to promote and...
  6. Integrated Tools
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  7. Subaru Love Promise: Community
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  8. Policy and Regulation
    Cascale shares insights regarding policy and regulation impacting the consumer goods industry, and highlights how it's supporting members prepare for...
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