News by subject: SRI

CollBox, a bookkeeping-integrated application that lets business collect on past due invoices and monitor the health of Accounts Receivable, announced a $1M seed funding round led by Bala Investments with participation from Long View Technology...

Wireless Zone®, a Verizon authorized retailer and the nation's largest wireless retail franchise, recently donated $25,000 to St. Jude's Children's Hospital® through its philanthropic Wireless Zone Foundation for Giving®. The check presentation took...

As required by National Instrument 62-103 of the Canadian Securities Administrators, James Dondero announces that on December 27, 2019, NexPoint Real Estate Opportunities LLC ("NREO"), an entity indirectly controlled by James Dondero, redeemed...

Learn Grow Lead, a U.S. based, all volunteer organization, has recently partnered with 1% for the Planet, furthering its mission to educate, feed, and empower communities through sustainable farming. Learn Grow Lead...

Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc. (PRMI) announced at its October 2019 National Conference their partnership with the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) to raise donations for the MBA Opens Doors Foundation. The organization pledged to match funds...

The Irrigation Innovation Consortium, a public-private initiative to advance irrigation research, recently announced funding for seven research projects in 2020. The Irrigation Association was selected for one of two industry pitch projects funded....

Venture capital firm Ixora announced today the acquisition of IXI Collective, a Los Angeles-based platform focused on impact investment. Founded by serial entrepreneur Christine Lu, IXI Collective is an investment platform focused on social impact....

Allergan plc , a leading global pharmaceutical company, today announced that The Allergan Foundation has awarded a total of $10 million in charitable grants in 2019. The grants were donated to more than 400 organizations in 32 states as part of The...

Today, Georgetown University has announced that its Prison Scholars Program at the DC Jail, the only co-educational prison program in the country, has received a $1 million grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The grant will help the program...

As part of its 100% Commitment to Justice, The Solutions Project is awarding $622,000 in Fighter Fund grants to dozens of grassroots organizations and coalitions led by women and people of color. The Fighter Fund grant program funds groups that are...

As the excitement of the holiday season swirls around us, it is good to have reminders of what the spirit of giving is all about. Mikey Friedman was 15 years old in 2005 when he learned that his rare and aggressive pediatric cancer had returned....

EFM Events is the leading and most important annual gathering of CIOs and their senior IT leaders in their respective geographies. EFM believes in building long term relationships and making an impact in the communities they serve. There's a...

The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music has renovated the 133-seat theater in the Schoenberg Music Building thanks to a $3 million gift from the Herb Alpert Foundation. The theater was renamed Lani Hall, in honor of Alpert's wife, the singer Lani Hall....

iA Financial Group today announces its commitment to offsetting its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through the purchase of carbon credits. Beginning in 2020, the company will work to become carbon neutral. Carbon-neutral company certification...

SureFire CPR, an organization dedicated to educating people in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation in Orange County California, additionally offers a scholarship for students pursing degrees in the medical field. The scholarship is now in its...

The company produces rigid packaging for food, beverage and chemicals packaging as well as consumer products for the middle income and base of pyramid populations in Africa for home, sanitation and schools. Evidence of the company's commitment to...

While Sacramento and an increasing number of California cities update their occupancy codes to encourage backyard tiny homes, start-up tiny home builder Back Porch Homes (BPH) has been laying the foundation for an enterprise that will help solve the...

Underneath the archway of the former Wellington HS, which was demolished in the 1960s, AP broke ground on Poudre School District's new Wellington Middle and High School project. The new middle/high school, designed by RB+B Architects, will be...

The Elie Hirschfeld Foundation has announced an expansion of their philanthropic investments in several New York City institutions, including the Central Park Conservancy and the Grand Central Parkway. New York City's...

Mediaplanet recently announced the launch of the most recent edition of the "Mental Health" campaign. This campaign will educate readers on the importance of destigmatizing mental health and ensuring that those affected get the help they need. Now is...

Some of America's leading physicians and nutritional research scientists are supporting a campaign urging Americans to eat a vegan diet in January 2020. Million Dollar Vegan, the nonprofit that initiated the campaign earlier this month by challenging...

Textly Inc., a mother company of Linguix.com AI-based writing assistant, announces a seed investment round. Nitrx Capital LLC, a Delaware-based private investment firm, will invest $350,000 that will be used for upgrading Linguix.com grammar checking...

Tompkins County Area Development (TCAD), the economic development organization for Ithaca and Tompkins County, N.Y., is pleased to report $86.7 million in capital investment projects for 2019. The organization's strategic partnership with area...

CEO Cynthia (Dohmen) LaConte announced today that Dohmen has acquired Milwaukee-based Focused Fork, a personalized whole-foods preparation and distribution business. "We are on a mission to revitalize people and...

Claire's Place Foundation, a non-profit organization providing support to children and families affected by cystic fibrosis (CF), is proud to announce that its Second Annual Clairity Ball will take place on October 17, 2020. Celebrating the life and...

Surgent Exam Review and Surgent CPA Review today announced the selection of the recipients of both the Surgent CPA Review College Scholarship and the Surgent Exam Review College Scholarship. The two businesses offer annual scholarships to college...

On December 5th, the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis welcomed the first ever Coral Princess cruise ship to reach its shores. The 2000-passenger giant berthed at Port Zante in St Kitts on Thursday morning, accompanied by a plaque exchange ceremony...

Classy, creator of world-class online fundraising software for nonprofits, broke Giving Tuesday records again this year with $19.4 million raised on the platform, an increase of nearly $4 million over last year's total. The total number of donations...

The Community Preservation Corporation (CPC), a leading nonprofit multifamily finance company, today announced that it has received a  "AA-" issuer credit rating with a Stable Outlook from S&P Global Ratings. The rating agency cited CPC's,...

TeacherLists, the single national source of verified school supply lists, has kicked off its 2019-2020 Wish it to Win it Wednesdays sweepstakes. Inspired by last summer's #clearthelists movement, TeacherLists aims to keep the momentum going and...

Forbes Asia has named Japanese rock star YOSHIKI one of Asia's 30 Heroes of Philanthropy in 2019. Forbes' 13th annual Heroes of Philanthropy list honors billionaires, entrepreneurs, and celebrities who are committed to solving the most pressing...

FirstService Residential, Arizona's leading HOA management company, successfully collected and donated hundreds of toys, books, art supplies and $600 worth of gift cards to Phoenix Children's Hospital. All donations were collected as part of a social...

Omega Institute, a nonprofit educational organization, today announced it is accepting applications from fellow nonprofits for its 16th annual Strengthening Communities Summit. The summit is part of a long-standing program, Nonprofit Retreats at...

Chipotle Mexican Grill today announced its financial commitment to help drive the future of farming for younger generations. With the average age of farmers at about 58* and more than half of U.S. farms losing money last year, Chipotle recognizes...

The world of analytics is changing rapidly and the latest shortlisted finalists of the Rising Stars competition in the UK organised by Tech Nation in partnership with Microsoft, Talent Works, Soldo, and BDO Drive, reveal a new era ahead. Value...

Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced the winners of its 2019 Environmental Champions Initiative, which awards grants of up to $25,000 for projects related to clean air, energy, or organic waste diversion. Twenty-six nonprofits were...

Today, Wealth-X released a new report uncovering unique information about how and where ultra high net worth (UHNW) individuals (those with a net worth of at least $30 million) choose to give. The New Normal: Trends in UHNW Giving 2019 is the fourth...

WHAT: The Dream Come True Telethon is an annual online and on-air auction with a mission of raising funds to help fulfill dreams of seriously, chronically or terminally ill children in the Greater Lehigh Valley area. The live television program is...

Desjardins Group today announced over $271,000 in grants to 77 community organizations in Alberta, Ontario and New Brunswick through the GoodSpark Community Grants Program. The announcement coincides with Giving Tuesday, a global movement for giving...

Theory is partnering with Girl Up, an initiative founded by the United Nations Foundation, to support leadership development programs that activate the potential of every girl, everywhere. On December 3, as part of Giving Tuesday, Theory will donate...

Belpointe REIT, Inc.  "The Opportunity Zone REIT" announced that it has begun trading on the OTCQX under the symbol "BELP." This marks the first and only Qualified Opportunity Fund available to be bought and sold directly through an investor's...

Gary R. Kershner is hosting a donation drive for Soles4Souls from December 2-23, 2019. New or gently worn pairs of shoes can be dropped off on the fourth floor of Oakmore Office Building at 1425 Leimert Blvd., Oakland, CA. "Everyone is welcome and...

The deadline is fast approaching for youth ages 13 to 18 in military families to be nominated for a $10,000 cash grant, a trip to Washington, D.C., and the honor of being a Military Child of the Year®. Operation Homefront, a national nonprofit with...

Today at American Craft Aleworks from 6-8pm, Julio Gonzalez, CEO of Engineered Tax Services and Gonzalez Family Office will sponsor the book signing of Darren Prince, as well as assist in shedding light on his new foundation. Darren Prince a Sports...

The NCPDP Foundation Board of Trustees, who govern the 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization that is affiliated with NCPDP, has approved $100,000 in funding to support two research projects piloting the Beta version of NCPDP's Real-Time...

No Frill Bar and Grill is serious about pleasing customers with their 'Great, big food' while giving back to local and international non-profits. Tuesday, December 3, will mark the fourth year that the popular locals' favorite in Virginia Beach will...

Assets for Life Ltd, a leading property and education company, 3rd annual charity event will take place on Thursday, 12 December 2019. This year's charity event challenge is a swimathon of 14.5 Km. This distance represents the shortest distance...

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to reflect on all the good things in life. In Tampa Bay, the Outback Bowl is taking time to celebrate the hard-working, caring, inspiring community members that give their time and treasure through the region's...

Benchmark Senior Living, a human connection company and leading provider of senior living services in the Northeast, today announced that Benchmark Wellness Management President and COO Denise McQuaide, serving as co-chair for the FriendshipWorks My...

Smoochie Pooch?a leading provider of pet spa and grooming services with locations throughout Indiana?encouraged its customers to help them in donating as much as possible throughout the month of October for Indiana-local IWIN Foundation through sale...