The Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network Presents the First Annual WEEN Awards Hosted by MC Lyte and Terrence J, Friday, September 25, 2009 in Washington, D.C.

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:15:00 0500

-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network (WEEN):

Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s Achieve $1 Million Fundraising Goal in the Fight Against Breast Cancer

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

ST. LOUIS-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - CKE Restaurants, Inc. today announced it has reached its goal of raising $1 million for breast cancer programs and awareness through its “Pink Star” fundraising campaign. During the three-week, in-store fundraiser that began in...

Frontier Communications Announces New Program to Aid Local Schools

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:00:00 0500

STAMFORD, Conn.-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - Frontier Communications (NYSE: FTR) is dedicating September and October to raising funds for schools. A recent survey by OfficeMax found that 97 percent of the teachers surveyed said their schools were impacted by tighter budgets, and 86...

First Annual E-Waste Fest 2009 Announces Recycled Items List and Entertainment Schedule

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:37:00 0500

WEST WARWICK, R.I.-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - On Saturday, September 26, Internet broadcast history will be made as worldwide mover,

“Throw With Joe” Is A Win For Local Teen And Local Schools

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 23:13:00 0500

-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2009 - Kemps LLC:

The Cheesecake Factory Culminates the Drive Out Hunger Tour with “You Dine, We’ll Donate” Event on September 30

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:11:00 0500

CALABASAS HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - In recognition of Hunger Action Month this September,

FPL Group and Duke Energy Investing $600 Million to Convert Vehicles to Plug-in Hybrid or Electric by 2020

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - FPL Group, Inc. (NYSE:FPL) and Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) today announced a commitment to transition their company cars and trucks to plug-in hybrid or all-electric vehicles.

The announcement was made during the Clinton Global...

Financial Dilemma: Travel Indulgence or Give to Charity? You Can Do Both This Holiday Season!

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 08:35:00 0500

-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - This year finds many of us financially strapped. We look forward to a needed travel getaway, but our conscious tugs at us to give to those in need.

“You can do both!” says Michelle Cohen, president of

Rand Paul Money Bomb Raises $100,000 by Noon

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:58:00 0500

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - Dr. Rand Paul, a candidate for United States Senate in Kentucky, is seeing tremendous online fundraising success today as a Money Bomb has brought in over $100,000 before noon. A Money Bomb, the vernacular term coined for a one-day online...

More Than 32,000 People in 12 Countries Will Participate In 15th Annual Prudential Global Volunteer Day

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:25:00 0500

NEWARK, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - On Saturday, October 3, more than 32,000 Prudential Financial [NYSE:PRU] employees and their families and friends are expected to participate in the company’s 15^th annual Global Volunteer Day by donating their time and talent to...

Innovative Online Community Launched at Clinton Global Initiative Will Fight Poverty in Africa

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:00:00 0500

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - Today, at the Clinton Global Initiative Fifth Annual Meeting, President Clinton introduced a unique commitment between General Mills and CARE called ‘Join My Village,’ an innovative online community that is fighting poverty in Malawi through...

The Covey Hosts Second Annual Oktoberfest, October 9 & 10 in Fort Worth

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:30:00 0500

FORT WORTH, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - Brewmaster Jamie Fulton has announced that The Covey Restaurant & Brewery will host its second annual Covey Oktoberfest, bringing a taste of the historic festival to the Hulen Street restaurant on Friday, October 9, from 3:00 p.m. until...

Holy Family Hospital Calling Diehard New England Sports Fans: Come Meet Celtics, Red Sox, Bruins and Patriots Legends Sun., Sept 27th for Chance to Be in Sports Movie

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

METHEUN, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - The Wyndham Boston...

Office Depot Releases 2009 Corporate Citizenship Report

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:55:00 0500

BOCA RATON, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - Office Depot (NYSE:ODP), a leading global provider of office products and services, today announced the release of its 2009 Corporate Citizenship Report. The report, which highlights the Company’s commitment to diversity, environmental...

David Maymon, Candidate for State House, District 91, and Former Miami Dolphins Terry Kirby at Whitehall Boca Raton Picnic, September 29th

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:30:00 0500

BOCA RATON, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - Fighting for quality health care that supports our seniors is what David Maymon, candidate for State Representative, will be discussing when he is guest of honor at an “All American” fundraising picnic hosted by...

Statewide Partnerships Address Local Nursing Shortage

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

BALTIMORE-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - As part of its ongoing commitment to help alleviate the nursing shortage in Maryland and across the United States, The Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing’s Future will host the “Promise of Nursing for Maryland” gala on...

Yum! Brands, KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell Launch World Hunger Relief Effort to Raise Awareness, Volunteerism and Funds with Christina Aguilera as Campaign’s Global Spokesperson

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:05:00 0500

LOUISVILLE, Ky.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM), the world’s largest restaurant company and parent of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, is launching its annual World Hunger Relief campaign to help stop world hunger with multi-Grammy Award winner and pop superstar...

Discover a New Love: Used Book Sale for Charity Starting in NCKU Library

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:28:00 0500

TAINAN, Taiwan-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - Discover new love from used books! “Used Book Sale for Charity” began on 10 am Sep 21st, at the entrance hall of NCKU library, Cheng-Kung Campus. This activity will be held from 10 am to 5 pm every day for one week till Sep 25th. The purpose...

Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato and Jesse McCartney to Perform at Second Annual Concert for Hope Presented by Staples, Inc., October 25 at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 23:40:00 0500

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - Disney Music Group artists Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato and Jesse McCartney will hit all the right notes in the fight against cancer when they take the stage at the second annual Concert for Hope presented by Staples, Inc. on Sunday, October 25...

East Coast Growers and Packers Leads Tomato Industry as First Florida Grower to Raise Workers’ Wages

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:55:00 0500

MULBERRY, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - Last week, East Coast Growers and...

New York Police & Fire Widows’ & Children’s Benefit Fund Honors NYC Mayors Bloomberg, Giuliani, Dinkins and Koch at October 8 Gala

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:34:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - New York...

Hotel Derek Thinks Pink All Year-Round

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:19:00 0500

HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - For the discerning and philanthropic female traveler, Hotel Derek

The Drucker School and Drucker Institute Announce the Global Celebration of Peter Drucker’s 100th Birthday

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:17:00 0500

CLAREMONT, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - www.jumpforthecause.com

Nancy Meyer, Accessibility Advocate, Named September “Vibrant Giver” by VibrantNation.com

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:00:00 0500

LOUISVILLE, Ky. & EVANSTON, Ill.-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - VibrantNation.com, the...

CompuCom Invests in Student Education through Donation of School Supplies to U.S. and Canadian Communities

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:55:00 0500

DALLAS & MISSISSAUGA, Ontario-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - CompuCom Systems, Inc., the leading IT outsourcing specialist, and its 11,000 associates, today celebrated a generous effort surrounding an inaugural community initiative in both the U.S. and Canada for the 2009-2010 school...

Blackbaud Named to Software Magazine’s 27th Annual Software 500

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:30:00 0500

CHARLESTON, S.C.-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq:

EVENT:

MyInsuranceExpert Supports Local Aids Walk in Effort to Increase Healthy Living Awareness

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:48:00 0500

TROY, Mich.-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2009 - My Insurance Expert, one of the nation leading online services to compare and secure affordable health insurance, is supporting AIDS Walk Detroit 2009 with a corporate donation and encouraging employees and friends to participate in the annual...

Sports Legends and Broadcast Personalities Headline Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation’s 13th Annual Fall Gala

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:27:00 0500

NORWALK, Conn.-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2009 - The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) today announced that American figure skating legend and Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton will serve as Master of Ceremonies at the 13^th Annual MMRF Fall Gala, on Saturday, Oct. 24...

“An Evening with Garrison Keillor” Can Still Benefit Homeless Programs of Lutheran Social Services of Northern California

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:00:00 0500

SACRAMENTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2009 - You can’t keep a good man down, especially when he has “good” in mind and he’s Garrison Keillor. Keillor was determined to keep his date and to provide a wonderful entertaining evening September 22, 2009 at the Sacramento...

The Standard Announces Partnership with Forest Park Conservancy

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

PORTLAND, Ore.-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2009 - The Standard today announced a multi-year partnership with The Forest Park Conservancy. The partnership seeks to mobilize The Standard’s employees to address the ecological challenges facing the Park and strengthen the capacity of the...

The 2009 Gladney Cup: Tee Off for Adoption

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2009 - The Gladney Center for Adoption is excited to announce

WHAT:

Corporate Social Responsibility Weekly Recap (September 9 – September 16, 2009)

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:08:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - The following releases focus on Corporate Social Responsibility and moved during the week of September 9 – September 16, 2009.

ALL TIME-OFFS ARE IN EASTERN TIME

NEW YORK —

Walk on National Mall in November to Benefit Lung Cancer Research

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:00:00 0500

ARLINGTON, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - A young Bethesda family is taking their personal battle with lung cancer to the National Mall in November, hosting a fundraising walk to benefit lung cancer research.

Breathe Deep DC — a 5k walk on the National Mall on...

Devereux Pennsylvania to Host Masquerade Gala Honoring Trustee Lisa Yang

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:00:00 0500

VILLANOVA, Pa.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - Devereux Pennsylvania will host its 11^th Annual Gala, A Mystery and Magic Black-Tie Affair, at the Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue, October 3^rdat 6:30 p.m. Devereux trustee and parent Lisa Yang, Rosemont...

Stratus Media Group, Inc. Announces Coca-Cola® as an Official Sponsor of the 24th Annual Santa Barbara Concours d’Elegance

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:30:00 0500

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - Stratus Media Group, Inc. (OTCBB:SMDI), a live entertainment company, announced today that Coca-Cola^® will be an official sponsor of the 24th Annual Santa Barbara Concours d’Elegance to be held October 31 to November 1...

Singapore Armenian Heritage: 175th Anniversary Celebrations

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:50:00 0500

SINGAPORE-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - The Singapore Armenian Heritage Committee today announced plans for a series of extraordinary events to be held in Singapore during the week of October 4, 2010. The Committee expects this celebration to be the largest gathering of Armenians and their...

Plymouth Housing Group Gets a Leg up on Providing Homeless Housing with Newly Launched Fund-Raising Event, Seattle Dances!

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:30:00 0500

SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - Following a successful, three-year fundraising event partnership with Seattle Hotel Association, Plymouth Housing Group announced today it will launch a signature fundraiser to uphold its supportive housing programs for Seattle’s chronically homeless...

The Hewlett Foundation Grants UC Irvine $320,000 to Expand OpenCourseWare Initiative

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:00:00 0500

IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - The University of California, Irvine today announced the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation has provided $320,000 in grant support to further develop the University’s OpenCourseWare (OCW) program and to advance the Open Education Resources...

GEICO Associates and GEICO Philanthropic Join Forces to Donate $185,000 to Children’s National Medical Center

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:44:00 0500

WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - It was a record-breaking fundraising year for GEICO, as associates at the company’s headquarters in Chevy Chase, Md., and those is in Fredericksburg, Va., and the Tower Oaks office in Rockville, Md., joined forces with GEICO’s Philanthropic...

Sales of Patriotic Dog Toy from My Good Dog Generate Significant Donation to Provide Service Dogs to Veterans

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:35:00 0500

NORTH BROOKFIELD, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - My Good Dog, designer and manufacturer of Vibram^® Pet Products, has announced that the five months of sales of its Chewy Shoe dog toy, a red, white and blue Vibram^® natural rubber shoe sole, have generated more...

Forbes Debuts Four New Video Programs

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:23:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - Forbes.com (www.forbes.com), home page for the world’s business...

The Staglin Family Raises Funds, Announces International Mental Health Research Organization and Facilitates Research Symposium at 15th Annual Music Festival for Mental Health

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:04:00 0500

RUTHERFORD, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - On September 12, the 15th Annual Staglin Family Music Festival for Mental Health raised $2.1 million to support pioneering mental health research. Additionally, leveraged funds provided to scientists as a result of the Festival's initial...

Duraflame Goes Pink to Help Fight Breast Cancer

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:00:00 0500

STOCKTON, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - Cozying up to a fire will take on new meaning this fall: supporting the fight against breast cancer. Duraflame (Kohl’s Department Stores (NYSE: KSS) is...

Orange County Set to Race for the Cure®

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

COSTA MESA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - Grab your running or walking shoes, don some pink and help make an impact by taking the new “125 Challenge” along with more than 30,000 activists and Ash...

Get-Well Gamers Charity Raffle to Take Place at Austin Game Developers Conference

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 21:36:00 0500

AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - The Get-Well Gamers Foundation, a public...

Hershey Joins with Chief Marketing Officer Council in Launch of “Pause to Support a Cause”

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:01:00 0500

HERSHEY, Pa.-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) announced that it is joining “Pause to Support a Cause,” a major corporate social responsibility campaign being launched today by the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Council, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and a host...

Amid New Survey Showing Increased Food Support Needs, Macy’s Launches “Come Together” Campaign with Feeding America to Aid Domestic Hunger by Raising 10 Million Meals

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:18:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - On the heels of a new “Economic Impact Survey” issued by Feeding America today in which 99 percent of all participating food banks reported a significant surge in demand for emergency food assistance over the past year, Macy’s (NYSE: M) today...

Breast Preservation Foundation Urges Washington Policymakers to Consider Public Health Education Programs in Health Care Reform Discussions

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:46:00 0500

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - Amidst the ongoing health-policy debate, Los Angeles...

Children’s Institute Hosts Poker for a Cause

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:33:00 0500

-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - Children’s Institute, Inc.:

WHAT:

Taco Bueno to Participate in the Great American Dine OutTM

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:00:00 0500

DALLAS-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - Taco Bueno has signed on to participate in Share our Strength’s Great American Dine Out^TM. This year the Mexican quick service restaurant will sell $1 donation cards in each of their stores. To get a jump start on their...

Cause-Minded Kids Respond to Cape Cod Eighth Grader’s Summer Challenge to Make a Difference in Lives of Sick Children

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:30:00 0500

BOSTON-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - Today Children’s Hospital Boston announced that the efforts of one heroic patient are proving instrumental in inspiring corporations, celebrities and other kids to join the Generation Cures movement. Generation Cures is an online...

Convio Offers Tips to Funnel Fitness Passion Into Funds for Charities

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:35:00 0500

AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - Millions of you combine your passion for walking, running and cycling into a fun weekend of activity to benefit charitable causes. You pay your registration fee for the “athon,” train and are asked to raise funds. While the charity often...

Gabrielle Union Raises Awareness of Breast Cancer at the Susan G. Komen New York City Race for the Cure, Photos Available on Business Wire's Web Site and AP PhotoExpress

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 19:24:00 0500

Two photos of Gabrielle Union at the Susan G. Komen New York City Race for the Cure are available on Business Wire's web site and AP PhotoExpress.

Photo one:

Gabrielle Union, ambassador for Susan G. Komen for the Cure's Circle of...

Irving, Texas and Gondola Adventures Teamed up to Support the Kansas City Boy Scouts of America, Heart of America Council

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:46:00 0500

IRVING, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 11, 2009 - In the spirit of exploration, The

Integra Telecom Sponsors Telecommunications for the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:17:00 0500

PORTLAND, Ore.-(Business Wire)-September 11, 2009 - Integra Telecom Inc.’s

Little City Foundation Answers President’s Call to Join in ‘National Day of Service and Remembrance’ by Raising Awareness and Importance of Service to Nation’s Most Vulnerable Citizens

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:36:00 0500

PALATINE, Ill.-(Business Wire)-September 11, 2009 - Little City Foundation today participates in...

MetroPCS Joins the Dallas White Rock Marathon as Title Sponsor

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

DALLAS-(Business Wire)-September 11, 2009 - The Dallas White Rock Marathon today announced that MetroPCS Communications, Inc., the nation's leading provider of unlimited, flat-rate, no signed contract wireless communications service, will be the title sponsor of this year’s marathon. The...

Dallas Entrepreneur and Philanthropist Chad Willis to Host Invitation-Only Celebrity Charity Event at His Downtown Dallas Restaurant AMPM

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:05:00 0500

DALLAS-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - AMPM restaurant & lounge, owned by Dallas entrepreneur and philanthropist Chad Willis, will be the hosting venue for the red carpet cocktail reception and pairings party for the first annual Celebrity Texas Shootout. The golf tournament and red...

South Hills Church Is Determined to Lose 50,000 Pounds to Feed Those in Need

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 21:46:00 0500

CORONA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Pastor Chris Sonksen of South Hills is launching an innovative series starting September 19^th called “Lose to Win,” during which he and his congregation will spend 6 weeks losing weight in order to better themselves and the...

IES Abroad to Award $2 million in Study Abroad Scholarships for 2009-2010 Academic Year

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:26:00 0500

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Despite the severe impact of the current recession, IES Abroad has awarded more than $2 million in student financial aid over the past 12 months and plans to award another $2 million in study abroad scholarships for the 2009-2010 academic year...

10th Annual Newman’s Own® Awards Recognize Inspiring Initiatives That Improve Quality of Life for Military

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:48:00 0500

WESTPORT, Conn.-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Newman’s Own...

Abraxis BioScience Inc. Founder Patrick Soon-Shiong and Wife, Michele B. Chan, Donate $2 Million to Marymount High School in One of Largest Gifts to School

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:29:00 0500

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - In one of the largest individual gifts ever given to Rock The Mike...

Allianz Life Grants Provide Transportation to Local Families

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:52:00 0500

-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America:

ModSpace, the nation’s leading provider of modular buildings and...

Corporate Social Responsibility Weekly Recap (September 2 – September 9, 2009)

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:08:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - The following releases focus on Corporate Social Responsibility and moved during the week of September 2 – September 9, 2009.

ALL TIME-OFFS ARE IN EASTERN TIME

CHAMPAIGN, Ill.— World Society for the Protection of...

Mobile Commons, 9/11 Memorial and NASCAR Partner on “Text to Remember” Program

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:59:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Mobile Commons, Inc., a pioneer of easy-to-use...

First Winners Named in Charity Home Raffle to Benefit APF

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:05:00 0500

SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - They may not have won the grand prize – a brand new luxury home in the heart of the San Francisco Bay area – but today, 45 individuals are $55,900 richer after winning runner-up prizes ranging from $100-$10,000 in APF’s Charity Home...

Maple Leaf’s “Raise-a-Roof” Fifth Annual Benefit Dinner and Auction

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 19:40:00 0500

CHESTERLAND, Ohio-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Maple Leaf Community Residences (www.mlcri.org) will be...

New Special Edition Oreck® Vacuum Helps Clean for the Cure®

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 19:01:00 0500

NASHVILLE, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - The Oreck vacuum was invented with women in mind, according to Oreck Corporation founder David Oreck. "That's why I engineered it to be lightweight and powerful for ease of use, effective cleaning and allergen control," Oreck said...

Fort Worth Plastic Surgeon Offering BOTOX for Breast Cancer

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 19:00:00 0500

FORT WORTH-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Fort Worth plastic...

Americans Honor the Victims of War at Home and Abroad with Fumar Events

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:59:00 0500

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Across the nation, compassionate Americans are planning memorials to honor the dead and celebrations to honor the living. Tears will flow and laughter will ring true, but beneath it all will be a solemn respect and gratitude for men and...

Third Annual ‘Birdie’ Invitational to Benefit the Trevor 'Birdie' Davis Water Safety Foundation

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:32:00 0500

WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Infant Swimming Resource (www.infantswim.com), the safest...

Taylor Swift, Jonas Brothers, Hugh Jackman, Heidi Klum, Ellen DeGeneres & Portia De Rossi Sign Custom Hasbro ZAMBI THE BABY ELEPHANT Models on Behalf of Family Health International

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:00:00 0500

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Family Health International, a...

MetroStar Systems Sponsors Local Fundraisers in Northern Virginia

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:31:00 0500

RESTON, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - MetroStar Systems™, a leader in...

Still Time to Register! 16th Annual Susan G. Komen Northeast Ohio Race for the Cure®

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:49:00 0500

CLEVELAND-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Registration is still available! Don’t miss out on your chance to support the 16^th Annual Race on Saturday, September 12, 2009, at Malls B and C in downtown Cleveland.

Participants can register in-person at the...

Family First Federal Credit Union to Host 5K Run to Benefit Warm the Soles of Kids

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:30:00 0500

OREM, Utah-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Family First Federal Credit Union (NJVC raised more than $7,300 at its second charity golf tournament this...

Allviant Launches Social Media Philanthropy Initiative to Drive Community Engagement in Youth Programs

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:01:00 0500

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Allviant, Inc. today announced the launch of its...

SUPERVALU® Celebrates National Hunger Action Month with Nationwide Program of Hunger Relief Activities

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - In honor of National Hunger Action Month, SUPERVALU INC.® (NYSE: SVU) and its nationwide family of stores, including Acme®, Albertsons®, bigg's®, Cub Foods®, Farm Fresh®, Hornbacher’s®, Jewel-Osco®, Lucky®, Shaw's/Star Market™, Shop...

Twin Cities Marathon, Inc. Surpasses 2009 Sponsorship Goals

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Twin Cities Marathon, Inc. is proud to welcome new and existing sponsors to the 28^th annual Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon weekend, which gets underway October 2-4. In a year of economic uncertainty, support for the organization and its...

Mom’s Jewels Helping Schools

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:24:00 0500

STERLING, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - N.E.W. Customer Service...

Biogen Idec Foundation Announces $1 Million Gift to North Carolina Biotechnology Center

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. & RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK (RTP), N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - The Biogen Idec Foundation today announced it has awarded a $1 million Transformational Grant in Science Education to the North Carolina Biotechnology Center to support the expansion of the Center’s...

Elvis Presley Affinity Rewards Credit Card to Be Available Fall ‘09

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:00:00 0500

MEMPHIS, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - There’s a new, convenient and rewarding way for Elvis fans to celebrate the King of Rock ‘N’ Roll while helping fund the work of The Elvis Presley Charitable Foundation (EPCF).

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:01:00 0500

NASHVILLE, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - My Gym Children's Fitness Center has just announced its second annual national Parents Night Out. This fundraising event will benefit its nonprofit division, My Gym Challenged America (MGCA). This year's event is set for September 25^th...

The Coca-Cola Company Takes High-Tech Approach to Community Funding

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:00:00 0500

ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - Requesting a charitable grant or community sponsorship from The Coca-Cola Company just got a little easier. Global Community Connections (GCC), the community engagement arm of The Coca-Cola Company, launched a paperless online application system today...

Hurst Jaws of Life and Others Donate Tools to Charity

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:44:00 0500

SHELBY, N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - Hurst Jaws of Life hosted a ceremony last Monday afternoon where 115 rescue tools were donated to Firefighters Crossing Borders, an American charity. Hurst’s Latin American distributor, Importadora Fabregat, S.A. donated more than $52,500 in...

Safeway Raises Record $10.2 Million to Fight Muscular Dystrophy

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:41:00 0500

PLEASANTON, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - Safeway Inc. (NYSE: SWY) announced today it has raised a record $10.2 million to support medical research and services for the millions of people living with neuromuscular diseases. The funds were raised during Safeway’s annual Muscular...

Governor Declares September 2009 Iowa Restaurant Industry Month to Coincide with Share Our Strength’s Great American Dine Out

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:35:00 0500

DES MOINES, Iowa-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - The Iowa Restaurant Association today announced Iowa Governor Chester J. Culver has proclaimed September 2009 as Iowa Restaurant Industry Month. In making the proclamation, Governor Culver stated that Iowa’s restaurant industry is a...

Literacy Bridge Receives Grant Award from Amazon.com

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:00:00 0500

SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - Literacy Bridge, a non-profit organization that provides children and adults with tools for knowledge sharing and literacy learning, today announced the receipt of a $25,000 grant award from Amazon.com. The grant will primarily support Literacy...

Gas Industry Golf Benefit Raises $250,000 for Energy Assistance

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:59:00 0500

DENVER-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - An enthusiastic gathering of natural gas and utility industry representatives raised $250,000 for Energy Outreach Colorado’s low-income energy assistance and efficiency programs at the Fifth Annual National Fuel Marketing golf tournament at Sanctuary...

Doing Good Has Its Rewards at Bon-Ton Goodwill Sale Event

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

YORK, Pa.-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: BONT) is encouraging customers to participate in its million acts of Goodwill through the semi-annual Bon-Ton Goodwill Sale, which will be held Wednesday, September 16 through Tuesday, September 29. The popular...

Entertainment’s Biggest Names Support Hasbro, Inc.’s PROJECT ZAMBI Through Global Charity Auction

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:44:00 0500

PAWTUCKET, R.I.-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - Celebrities from the worlds of film, television, music and sports have come together to lend a hand for Hasbro, Inc.’s (NYSE:HAS) PROJECT ZAMBI Celebrity Charity Auction. PROJECT ZAMBI was started by a group of Hasbro employees to help raise...

Professional Bank Celebrates Its First Year Anniversary and Shares Its Success with a Benefit for Easter Seals of South Florida During a Year of Economic Turmoil across the Nation

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:32:00 0500

CORAL GABLES, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - Professional Bank is partnering with...

“Messy Tessy:” New Children’s Book Featuring A Charming Character That Enjoys Making a Mess

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:30:00 0500

WESTON, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - Everyday, thousands of children are left in the care of a babysitter. Have you ever wondered what mischief a child could get into if the babysitter fell asleep?

Children’s Book author Leah Orr, is chronicling a day in the life of...

Jamaica Jim, Inc. Board of Directors Approve Change of Name to myContactCard, Inc.

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:00:00 0500

IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - With the recent SEC approval of the company’s 14C filing, the Board of Directors is proceeding immediately with the application to change the company name from Jamaica Jim, Inc. (OTCBB:JJIM) to myContactCard, Inc. The...

National Charity League, Inc. Receives $50,000 Grant in Partnership with Kappa Delta Sorority

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:00:00 0500

COSTA MESA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2009 - National Charity League, Inc. (NCL) is pleased to announce its new strategic partnership with Kappa Delta sorority (KD), which includes a grant of $50,000 to support leadership development programs for its members.

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Double donation with the sale of each Plush Portuguese Water Dog to support domestic pets across America

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:00:00 0500

ST. LOUIS-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2009 - Build-A-Bear Workshop^® is pleased to introduce the
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JCEC Public Relations Joins Strategic Team of Susan G. Komen for the Cure Los Angeles County Affiliate

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:47:00 0500

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - JCEC Public Relations announced its partnership with the Los Angeles County Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®. The agency was hired to target the African American and Hispanic communities to raise awareness and engage participation in the...

Little City Foundation’s ‘Green’ Campus Dedicates Horticultural Center Providing Additional Therapeutic Day Programming to Hundreds of Individuals with Disabilities as it Celebrates 50 Years

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:14:00 0500

PALATINE, Ill.-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - Fulfilling the dream of a longtime family supporter, 9/11 Unity Walk,

lucy Introduces the Hatha Power Pant; Donates 5% of All Hatha Pant Sales in September to Off the Mat, Into the World®

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:27:00 0500

PORTLAND, Ore.-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - This September, lucy activewear celebrates National Yoga Month with the release of its most innovative collection to date: the new Power Yoga Collection, featuring lucy powermax™, a new performance fabric that offers maximum compression...

Charitable Giving by CHEP Employees Strong Despite Economy

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:23:00 0500

ORLANDO, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - CHEP Cares, the employee-led charity at CHEP, continues to provide strong support for local and national non-profit groups during the current economic downturn. The past 12 months have seen CHEP Cares provide direct aid to the American Heart...

St. Baldrick’s Foundation Unveils Online Art Gallery to Commemorate Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:26:00 0500

PASADENA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the Re-Branding YOU™, a new initiative dedicated to...

Mission Federal Credit Union Announces Groundbreaking Plan to Help Local Schools Bridge Funding Gap

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:35:00 0500

SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Mission Federal Credit Union, with 22 branch...

Get a Massage for a Great Cause

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:34:00 0500

FAIRFIELD, MILFORD, SOUTH WINDSOR, GLASTONBURY & BROOKFIELD, Conn.-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - On Tuesday, September 15, Massage Envy® will team up with Susan G. Komen for the Cure to help win the fight against breast cancer by hosting Massage for the Cure. During this one-day...

Silver Starr Art Studios Presents “A Surreal Escape”

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:33:00 0500

WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Silver Starr Art Studios:

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Samsung and Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Support European Charity Programs Through $250,000 Grant Scheme

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

CHERTSEY, England-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the largest breast cancer advocacy organization in the world, and Samsung Electronics Europe, a leading corporate supporter of breast cancer charities in Europe, have today announced details of the European...

NASCAR Driver Tony Stewart and the Office Depot Foundation Team up to Donate 4,000 Backpacks to Atlanta-Area Children in Need

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:40:00 0500

ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Office Depot^® (NYSE:ODP), a leading global provider of office products and services, and the Office Depot Foundation announced today that NASCAR star Tony Stewart, driver of the No. 14 Office Depot/Old Spice Chevrolet Impala SS in the NASCAR...

Cold Stone Creamery Serves Up Month-Long Fundraiser to Benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation®

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:17:00 0500

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Cold Stone Creamery^® is dishing up free ice cream in exchange for a donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, an organization that grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. This September all Cold...

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Sons of Italy New Jersey Foundation, Inc. to Hold 2009 Charity Walk in Celebration of Columbus Day

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Silicon Labs Austin Marathon Relay Sets Guinness World Record

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Advisory/Satellite Coordinates for New World Record for Female Formation Skydive to Benefit Breast Cancer Awareness

Insurance Auto Auctions to Host World’s Largest Truck Convoy to Benefit Special Olympics Washington

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Arizona Residents Greg and Lauren Glassman Recognized for Their Support in Fighting Cancer

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Susan G. Komen Races for the Cure across Europe

Urban League Tees up for the Children

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