Day: 14 October 2018

WaterAid’s Untapped wins major global fundraising award

Stuart Mitchell

WaterAid and GOOD Agency have won the best global fundraising and advocacy campaign at the 2018 Campaigns for Good Awards for their outstanding, innovative Untapped appeal. The campaign, launched last November, raised a staggering £4.2 million that was matched by the UK Government to take the total above £8 million.  Untapped told the story of one Sierra Leonean community’s journey to clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. Pioneering interactive technology connected the people of Tombohuaun with the UK public. Supporters were able to experience everyday life in Tombohuaun through…

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The PepsiCo Foundation Commits $1 Million and 350,000 Meals to Support Hurricane Florence Relief

Stuart Mitchell

The PepsiCo Foundation, the philanthropic arm of one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies, is giving two $500,000 grants to the American Red Cross and The Salvation Army, respectively, to provide vital relief resources. Recognizing the need for sustained support, The Foundation’s signature nutrition operation Food for Good will provide at least 350,000 nutritious meals to families in affected areas. With deep roots in the area and more than 16,000 direct employees throughout South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee and Virginia, PepsiCo is prepared to help local authorities…

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Nearly 400 investors with $32 trillion in assets step up action on climate change

Stuart Mitchell

The Investor Agenda launched today in San Francisco will support investors in accelerating and scaling-up the actions that are critical to tackling climate change and achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement. Its launch also demonstrates the significant momentum already evident, with 392 investors with US $32 trillion in assets collectively under management, using The Investor Agenda to highlight climate action they are already taking and making new commitments1. Announced as part of PRI in Person and the Global Climate Action Summit, The Investor Agenda provides a way for investors to…

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Oprah Winfrey Surprises Volunteers Fighting Hunger During Kroger’s Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Anniversary Event

Stuart Mitchell

Meal-packing volunteers received an unexpected helping hand yesterday. In support of Kroger’s Zero Hunger |Zero Waste anniversary, Oprah Winfrey surprised over 100 members of the Cincinnati community to help pack meals for school children at the Freestore Foodbank on Tuesday, September 11 in Cincinnati, Ohio. In addition to packing 2,000 meals on-site to go toward helping children in the greater Cincinnati community, Winfrey’s food line O, That’s Good! and Kroger together donated one million meals to Feeding America® to help families across the country. “Kroger is thrilled to have Oprah…

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Entravision Communications Corporation Activates “Nuestros Heroes” Campaign to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Stuart Mitchell

Entravision Communications Corporation, a diversified global media and advertising technology company serving Latino consumers, today announced that for the third consecutive year, the company is launching its “Nuestros Heroes” campaign to help celebrate Hispanic Heritage month from September 14th to October 15th.  “We’re proud to promote the great achievements and positive leadership of unsung Latino heroes through our Nuestros Heroes campaign, and help continue to promote cultural diversity in the United States leveraging the Hispanic Heritage Month. This year, our tribute will spotlight non-profit organizations whose service, support and resources…

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