Philanthropy News

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Twenty Arizona high-school seniors have been awarded the prestigious 2025 Flinn Scholarship, earning a full ride to an Arizona public university....

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, proudly announced its continued partnership with Airlink through a $25,000 “Silver Level” sponsorship. This year marks ACG’s 5th consecutive year supporting Airlink’s humanitarian mission and coincides with Airlink’s 15th anniversary of delivering critical humanitarian aid to communities in crisis around the world. “We are thrilled to mark our fifth year of supporting...

MONTREAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In a constantly evolving society, where socioeconomic challenges are significant, Desjardins Group has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting entrepreneurship and education by making a major donation of $2.575 million to Concordia University. This financial support will drive innovation and professional development initiatives while strengthening a strategic partnership that promises significant benefits for Montreal and Quebec society. As the largest financial co-op...

CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it provided a $15,000 grant to the American Red Cross, during the Kentucky Red Cross telethon, to support communities impacted by heavy rains and flash floods in Kentucky. “Kentucky American Water, together with the American Water Charitable Foundati...

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GEICO is proudly honoring seven members of the United States military with its 2024 GEICO Military Service Awards. These awards commemorate the immeasurable sacrifices, unwavering dedication, and invaluable contributions of enlisted service members. GEICO’s Military Service Awards, which have recognized members of the U.S. military since 1988, not only acknowledge the distinguished leadership commitment these individuals exemplify while in uniform, but also highligh...

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This week, Reliant and the Houston Texans teamed up to surprise six high school seniors with a head start on their collegiate journeys through Reliant’s Scholarships for Champions program. In recognition of the student-athletes’ hard work – both on and off the field – the electricity provider and Texans surprised the student-athletes with $10,000 scholarships and a unique “player for a day” experience. Over nearly two decades, 140 Houston-area student athletes have bee...

PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tyler published its 2024 corporate responsibility report, including corporate governance achievements, team member initiatives, & company impact....

BRENTWOOD, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, is ready to kick off its spring Paper Clover fundraiser, a biannual event that has generated millions of dollars in scholarships for 4-H youth. From April 18 through May 5, customers can purchase a paper clover at checkout in Tractor Supply stores nationwide or online at TractorSupply.com. Together, Tractor Supply and 4-H have raised more than $24 million for the...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NESsT, a leading global impact investor and venture philanthropist, today announced that Chad Sachs has been appointed Chief Executive Officer....

LOS ANGELES, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--At a time when the Marine Mammal Care Center (MMCC) is scrambling to respond to the death and stranding of scores of California sea lions and dolphins on Los Angeles County beaches, there has been a bright spot in the chaos — a critical public-private partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that helped rescue an entangled adult gray whale spotted off the coast of Rancho Palos Verdes, near Trump National Golf Club and Terr...