Co-op launches multi-million pound donation scheme to feed the hungry

Co-op has announced a major multi-million-pound boost to feed the nation during the ongoing Covid-19 crisis. The convenience retailer has pulled its Easter TV advertising campaign, which was originally promoting its chocolate eggs, and donated the airtime – worth £2.5 million – to fight hunger by promoting the work of charity FareShare. In partnership with FareShare, Co-op has created a new charity TV ad which is a tribute to the local heroes who are playing their part in feeding the nation during the Coronavirus crisis. The advert launches the new…

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Evite Challenges America’s Children to Make a Difference

Evite®, have challenged America’s children to change the world one birthday at a time. “Evite Birthday Heroes”, a campaign celebrating children who donate their birthdays to charitable causes, kicks off today with a goal of having one million birthdays donated. This is part of Evite’s year-long 20th birthday celebration. To kick off Birthday Heroes, Evite is highlighting Olivia A., Birthday Hero #1 from Louisville, KY. For her 13th birthday, Olivia teamed up with Uspiritus, a nonprofit dedicated to healing the hearts and minds of vulnerable youth. Olivia turned her birthday…

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United Way Worldwide and Wells Fargo Team up to Address Unemployment and Strengthen Communities

United Way Worldwide have announced an $18 million gift from Wells Fargo & Company to support United Way’s efforts to fight for the health, education and financial stability of every person in every community by helping one million people find jobs that allow them to better support their families and strengthen their communities, within five years. Jobs are vital cornerstones of healthy families and communities. Unfortunately, across society, too many people – particularly young people – lack the skills and training needed for the jobs of the 21st century. According…

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