Volunteering

4-H Canada and Canada Service Corps Expanding Collaboration

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Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Human activities, Volunteering, Work, Citizen Corps, Firefighting in the United States, Fire Corps, Peace Corps

4-H Canada receives funding through Canada Service Corps.

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  • 4-H Canada receives funding through Canada Service Corps.
  • "Canada Service Corps serves community needs through innovative programs like Hands to Larger Service.
  • Canada Service Corps helps young people gain valuable skills while making an impact on communities across Canada.
  • Canada Service Corps offers an online matching service through Volunteer Canada that helps young people find volunteer opportunities tailored to their interests.

HanesBrands Employees Honored with 2019 Forsyth County Governor’s Volunteer Award in Corporate Category

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Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Manufacturing, Textiles, Philanthropy, Professional services, Human resources, Retail, Fashion, Other Philanthropy, Clothing, Hanesbrands, Forsyth, Hanes, Volunteering

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190430005823/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190430005823/en/
    Samaritan Ministries nominated HanesBrands and its employees for a 2019 Forsyth County Governor's Volunteer Award for demonstrating a strong commitment to serving the homeless and hungry members of the community in a tangible way.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The efforts of HanesBrands and its employees earned the company a 2019 Forsyth County Governors Volunteer Award for making a significant contribution to its hometown community.
  • It is such an honor for our company and employees to win the 2019 Forsyth County Governors Volunteer Award, said Chris Fox, HanesBrands vice president of corporate social responsibility.
  • TheForsyth County Governors Volunteer Service Awardsrecognizes and honors volunteers who have made significant contributions to the local community through volunteer service.

eMoney Advisor Celebrates Financial Literacy Month with Volunteer Initiatives and Charitable Giving

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Monday, April 29, 2019
Seniors, Women, Other Consumer, Technology, Data management, Software, Security, Philanthropy, Professional services, Accounting, Banking, Finance, Other Philanthropy, Consumer, Family, Foundation, Fund Raising, MEN, The Financial, Financial literacy, Volunteering, Humans, Articles

eMoney Advisor (eMoney), a leading provider of technology solutions and services that help people talk about money, participated in Financial Literacy Month by volunteering with local organizations to help Philadelphia families navigate personal finance.

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  • eMoney Advisor (eMoney), a leading provider of technology solutions and services that help people talk about money, participated in Financial Literacy Month by volunteering with local organizations to help Philadelphia families navigate personal finance.
  • Throughout the month of April, eMoney partnered with the City of Philadelphia Controllers Office to host financial literacy workshops at local coffee shops.
  • Both volunteer initiatives were an extension of eMoneys commitment to giving back to the communities where employees live and work.
  • In 2019, eMoney will continue volunteer and charitable giving initiatives, including:
    Employer Match Program: eMoney has committed to donating $100 per employee to non-profit organizations of their choice.

Liberty University Students, Faculty and Staff Donate Thousands of Volunteer Hours to the Community

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Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Conservatism in the United States, Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia, Human activities, Volunteering, Virginia

LYNCHBURG, Va., April 16, 2019 Liberty University students, faculty and staff donate thousands of volunteer hours to the community.

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  • LYNCHBURG, Va., April 16, 2019 Liberty University students, faculty and staff donate thousands of volunteer hours to the community.
  • Nearly 2,400 Liberty students, faculty, and staff spent their Friday and Saturday helping dozens of churches, day care programs, and other non-profit organizations.
  • On Friday, April 12th, more than 40 LU faculty members took one of their classes a total of nearly 600 students - out for the day to volunteer.
  • All told, Liberty contributed roughly 9,300 hours of volunteer service, a value of more than $220,000.

New Study Showcases Economic and Community Impact of Allergan's Operations in Ohio

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Monday, April 15, 2019
Allergan, Cincinnati, Volunteering, Corporate tax avoidance

Allergan's economic impact is primarily a result of its daily operations and capital investments in Cincinnati, as well as its strong influence on employment in the community.

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  • Allergan's economic impact is primarily a result of its daily operations and capital investments in Cincinnati, as well as its strong influence on employment in the community.
  • The Economics Center study finds that Allergan and its employees contribute substantially to the Ohio community through volunteering and financial donations.
  • "Allergan is extremely proud of our strong partnerships in the Cincinnati community and the economic impact of our operations as detailed in the University of Cincinnati study.
  • The study, titled "The Economic and Community Impact of Allergan in Ohio" was commissioned by Allergan.

Recognizing Outstanding Volunteers

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Friday, April 12, 2019
Volunteering, National Volunteer Week, Culture, Humans, Activism

These awards honour volunteers who advance the goals of JA both locally and nationally.

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  • These awards honour volunteers who advance the goals of JA both locally and nationally.
  • "These outstanding leaders have showcased their commitment to improving the lives of young Canadians and have helped Junior Achievement make a life-changing impact on students."
  • In addition to her volunteer involvement with JA Central Ontario, Joanna volunteers with several other organizations in the community while working full-time at RBC.
  • "As we celebrate National Volunteer Week, I would like to thank each and every one of our volunteers," shared Hillier.

Revera thanks volunteers for lifting their communities during National Volunteer Week

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Thursday, April 11, 2019
Human activities, Revera, Humans, Volunteering, National Volunteer Week, Ulmus 'Revera', Human behavior

MISSISSAUGA, ON, April 11, 2019 /CNW/ -During National Volunteer Week, Revera celebrates the valuable contributions that volunteers make in lifting the lives of residents in long term care homes and retirement residences across Canada.

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  • MISSISSAUGA, ON, April 11, 2019 /CNW/ -During National Volunteer Week, Revera celebrates the valuable contributions that volunteers make in lifting the lives of residents in long term care homes and retirement residences across Canada.
  • These efforts are consistent with Volunteer Canada's 2019 theme for National Volunteer Week The Volunteer Factor: Lifting Communitieswhich reflects the important role volunteers play in building and supporting their communities.
  • "Revera thanks the thousands of volunteers who come to our homes and residences across Canada each year.
  • "At Revera, volunteers are important members of our extended family, offering friendship, support and a meaningful connection to the larger community.

Advanced Pavement Group Teams Up with America's Grow-a-Row to Assist in Their Mission to Impact Local Communities by Making Fresh Produce Accessible

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Thursday, April 11, 2019
Volunteering, Work, Pittstown, Road surface

PITTSTOWN, N.J., April 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Advanced Pavement Group is beginning construction on site at America's Grow-a-Row.

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  • PITTSTOWN, N.J., April 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Advanced Pavement Group is beginning construction on site at America's Grow-a-Row.
  • Construction will improve access to vital parts of the farm, especially loading areas which are crucial in moving goods from the property.
  • America's Grow-a-Row is a successful volunteer effort involving planting, picking, and delivering fresh produce to local communities where access to healthy and affordable food is limited.
  • Providing fresh produce to those communities through volunteering our time and talents was an easy decision to make.

Central Texas Companies Increased Charitable Giving Last Year: Rodman Report

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Wednesday, April 10, 2019
States of the United States, Austin, Texas, Human activities, Volunteering, Rodman, Charity, Texas, United States

AUSTIN, Texas, April 10, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --An annual survey of Central Texas companies found most have charitable giving budgets, and a large percentage increased their donations of funds and employee volunteer hours last year.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, April 10, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --An annual survey of Central Texas companies found most have charitable giving budgets, and a large percentage increased their donations of funds and employee volunteer hours last year.
  • A few highlights of the 2019 Rodman Report include:
    How companies give: Most companies cited monetary donations (86 percent) and volunteer hours (79 percent) as methods of giving.
  • "Every year, the Rodman Report provides new metrics that help companies understand how their giving compares to others in the community," Rodman said.
  • The Rodman Report is available at RodmanReport.com, along with an infographic, "Central Texas: Corporate Giving by the Numbers."

CSAA Insurance Group Achieves 100 Percent Volunteerism Rate in 2018

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Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Automotive, Professional services, Insurance, Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, General Automotive, Economy, Service industries, Finance, American Automobile Association, CSAA, Volunteering, Insurance, Employment, AAA Northern California, Nevada & Utah

CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA insurer, recorded an employee volunteerism rate of 100 percent last year, achieving the highest employee volunteer participation rate in the U.S. by a company with 3,000 or more employees for the fourth consecutive year.

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  • CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA insurer, recorded an employee volunteerism rate of 100 percent last year, achieving the highest employee volunteer participation rate in the U.S. by a company with 3,000 or more employees for the fourth consecutive year.
  • Recognizing the value and impact of corporate volunteerism, CSAA Insurance Group decided to focus on increasing employee volunteerism rates beginning in 2012, with an ultimate goal to reach 80 percent.
  • CSAA Insurance Group offers employees 24 hours of paid time off to volunteer each year.
  • The program appears to create new volunteers as one out of six participants volunteered for the first time through CSAA Insurance Group.