Day: 2 April 2020

VolunteerMatch Launches COVID-19 Virtual Opportunity Portal to Mobilize Volunteers and Support the Nonprofit Sector During Coronavirus

Stuart Mitchell

VolunteerMatch, the world’s largest volunteer engagement network, has launched a volunteering portal specific to promoting virtual volunteering opportunities with nonprofits around the country to aid communities impacted by the coronavirus. Virtual opportunities are those that can be completed remotely, typically with a computer and internet connection, or by phone. On the Help with COVID-19 opportunities portal, individuals who want to contribute their time and energy to causes that are directly supporting communities in need at this time can search through a growing inventory of COVID-19-specific virtual volunteering opportunities, currently requiring the help…

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C&A Donates 240,000 Protective Masks to Medical Workers Across Europe

Stuart Mitchell

C&A has announced it is donating 240,000 protective face masks to several hospitals across Europe to help stem the spread of the coronavirus and prevention of COVID-19. According to the World Health Organization, face masks are advisable for medical professionals or members of the general public who are taking care of persons with a suspected COVID-19 infection or if they themselves are coughing or sneezing. The decision follows warnings of a global supply shortage of protective facemasks, which has seen stocks for medical workers in many European countries and elsewhere…

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Eastern Bank Commits Over $10 Million to Aid Individuals and Families, Small Businesses, and Nonprofit Organizations Impacted by COVID-19

Stuart Mitchell

Eastern Bank, America’s oldest and largest mutual bank, and Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation today announced over $10 million in funding to help offset the impact of the coronavirus in the communities it serves. Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation will target $3 million in financial support to area nonprofit partners focused on COVID-19 relief, while Eastern Bank has created two loan funds that will provide a total of $7 million to its individual and small business customers experiencing financial hardship as a result of the coronavirus crisis. Specifically, the Consumer Impact Loan…

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Sesame Workshop Launches ‘Caring for Each Other’ Initiative to Help Parents and Children During Coronavirus Pandemic

Stuart Mitchell

In response to the unprecedented uncertainty facing young children and families, Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, is offering a broad variety of free resources to help children and families during the coronavirus pandemic. Today’s announcement of the Caring for Each Other initiative marks the beginning of a commitment to support families for the duration of this crisis, with brand new content featuring the Sesame Street Muppets sharing messages of love and kindness, playful learning activities, and virtual play dates launching soon. Mindful that the adults who care for children need support too,…

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ASA – Don’t be a bad egg, make sure your Easter promotions are cracking

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Don’t be a bad egg, make sure your Easter promotions are cracking. I have enclosed the text of the link below, but please have a look at the ASA/CAP site as there are lots of things of interest to anyone with an interest in Ethical Marketing. Spring is coming and marketers may want to take advantage of the bank holiday weekend by promoting Easter sales to encourage people to buy their products. Don’t end up with egg on your face; follow these top…

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