June 23, 2008
CIT Group offices, Jacksonville, Fla., to hold week-long employee food drive with goal of collecting 21,000 pounds of food, shelter goods.
October 9, 2008
National Credit Union Foundation received Better Business Bureau's Seal of Approval for its charitable efforts.
October 9, 2008
United Way and National Football League partnered for Hometown Huddle program to promote youth activity and fitness.
October 9, 2008
Greg Babe, president and CEO, Bayer Corporation, named board chair, Bayer USA Foundation.
October 9, 2008
Chronic Disease Fund raised over $135,000 through Shine On fundraiser for medical support of underinsured patients.
October 9, 2008
Fireman's Fund Insurance Company's Heritage Program has given $20M in donations to fire departments since inception in 2004.
October 9, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development, Johnson & Johnson and World Wildlife Fund partnering to support health, population, environmental needs in Kenya, Nepal, Democratic Republic of Congo.
October 9, 2008
Anita L. DeFrantz, president, LA84 Foundation, to be inducted into International Women's Forum Hall of Fame.
October 9, 2008
Charles Bronfman Prize accepting nominations for $100,000 prize for humanitarian efforts by groups or individuals below age 50; nominations
online.
October 9, 2008
Make-A-Wish Foundation presented Chris Greicius Celebrity Awards to 11 celebrities and industry leaders their help granting children's wishes.
October 9, 2008
Timothy F. Munoz, senior VP and head of marketing, Legg Mason, named to board, Business Volunteers United Maryland.
October 9, 2008
Robert F. Sherman, former program director for effective citizenry, Surdna Foundation, named executive director of Action Center to End World Hunger, Mercy Corps.
October 9, 2008
Jossey-Bass published "Winning Grants Step by Step, 3rd Edition," guide for grantseekers by Mim Carlson and Tori O'Neal-McElrath.
October 9, 2008
KDK-Harman Foundation launched new
website created by NPower Texas.
October 9, 2008
Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy seeking nominations for Excellence in Corporate Philanthropy Awards;
online applications due Dec. 4.
October 9, 2008
New York Community Trust honored by United Hospital Fund during black-tie gala for efforts to address important health-care issues.
