Bloomberg recognizes International Corporate Philanthropy Day (ICPD) with a number of activities. At events globally, from New York to London to Sao Paulo, employees will have the opportunity to learn about the Company’s philanthropic commitments and programs, including our employee matching and dollars for doers programs. In honor of ICPD and to encourage employees to give back, Bloomberg will double its traditional match for employee donations made to approved charities for that week.

Donating over a Quarter of a Billion Dollars in Memory of a Quarter of the Victims of 9/11

Cantor Fitzgerald, BGC Partners, and the Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to assisting victims of terrorism, natural disasters and emergencies, have a legacy of assisting families after losing 658 of Cantor’s 960 New York employees in the World Trade Center attacks, and have provided the families of our employees who perished on 9/11 with over $180 million.

Each year on 9/11, in commemoration of those lost, Cantor and BGC host an annual Charity Day and invite charities and celebrities to join their trading floors and execute real-time trades with clients. 100% of the revenue generated from the day is donated to the Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund, which provides direct aid and support to charitable and humanitarian causes throughout the world. The success of Charity Day, and number of charitable organizations included in the day, continues to increase every year. This year over 130 charities participated in Charity Day 2012 globally. Since its inception, Charity Day has raised approximately $89 million globally.

Collette Expands Global Philanthropic Impact

In recognition of International Corporate Philanthropy Day, the Collette Foundation, charitable arm of U.S. tour operator Collette Vacations, is announcing new global projects as well as milestones with existing partnerships. The Collette Foundation’s mission is to improve the lives of others – especially children – in communities near and far since 2007. The Collette Foundation is a unique employee-run initiative that connects staff, vendors, and travelers with partner communities and children across the globe supporting more than 20 projects in 17 countries.

DIRECTV Offers $50,000 in DonorsChoose.org Gift Matching for International Corporate Philanthropy Day

Citizenship at GE is deeply rooted in our culture and key to our business strategy. We demonstrate citizenship through the products we make, how we make them, and in the difference we make in communities around the world.  The GE Foundation, the philanthropic organization of GE, works to solve some of the world’s most difficult problems in the areas of health, education, the environment and disaster relief. 

General Mills Shines the Spotlight On Local Community Partners

This year, for International Corporate Philanthropy Day, The General Mills Foundation is inviting its nonprofit partners around the world to share some of their goals for 2013, by posting them directly on the Foundation’s Facebook page, known as “General Mills Gives” during the week of February 25^th. The General Mills Foundation uses social media to engage its employees, partners and community neighbors in activities that help to strengthen communities. Current and past grant recipients as well as other nonprofit partners of General Mills around the world are encouraged to contribute a post on General Mills Gives February 25^th – March 2^nd, highlighting some of their organization’s goals or focus areas for 2013. 

HSBC COMMITS ADDITIONAL US$15M TO CHANGE THE FUTURE OF 250,000 DISADVANTAGED YOUNG PEOPLE 

HSBC has pledged US$15 million of additional funding to Future First, the Group’s flagship global education programme that aims to tackle child poverty and youth unemployment through access to education. The additional investment will support more than 50 projects in 26 countries – taking HSBC’s total commitment to US$40 million over ten years (2006-2016).

Meritor Improving Education Through Innovation and Technology

Meritor’s commitment to corporate philanthropy begins with its Chairman, CEO and President Charles G. “Chip” McClure. Meritor, a leading global provider of drivetrain, mobility, braking and aftermarket solutions for the commercial vehicle and industrial markets, is also devoted to improving education, especially in areas of innovation and technology.

In celebration of International Corporate Philanthropy Day, Moody’s is proud to host company-wide initiatives throughout the week.

1. GLOBAL EMAIL TO ALL EMPLOYEES FROM PRESIDENT & CEO  (2/25/13)

An email from Moody’s Corporation’s President & CEO, Raymond W. McDaniel, Jr. will be sent to all employees recognizing International Corporate Philanthropy Day and applauding those who participated in a 2012 service project. 

International Corporate Philanthropy Day

In celebration of International Corporate Philanthropy Day (ICPD), James T. Prokopanko, President and CEO of The Mosaic Company, will join 100 Fortune 500 CEOs at the CECP 2013 Board of Boards CEO Conference to accept the President’s Award for The Mosaic Villages Project. The award recognizes companies with revenues of less than $20B for their commitment to the communities around them and for exemplifying four rigorous standards of excellence: CEO leadership, partnership, dedication to measurement, and innovation. 

United Nations Association Business Forum Launches Global Classrooms

Pepco partnered with the United Nations Association of the National Capital Area (UNANCA) to launch its Global Classrooms program with a Business Forum. Global Classrooms provides area students with a global education, building confidence and critical thinking skills for effective leadership. Though they may never have boarded a plane, the UNANCA’s young ambassadors are becoming active global citizens. “It is very important for our young people to learn about the world outside of the USA, they are our future leaders or our future workforce,” said Kim Watson, VP, Corporate Philanthropy Partnerships. The program was established to give all students, especially those in underserved communities, an opportunity to learn about the world we live in. They are exposed to diplomacy and visit the U.S. Department of State.

State Farm Youth Advisory Board

State Farm has been dedicated to improving student achievement and teacher quality for two decades, and is the largest funder of service-learning programs in the United States.  The State Farm Youth Advisory Board (YAB) is unique in the corporate world in that it places autonomy of $5 million in funding directly in the hands of young people.  The YAB was established in 2006 with the mission of empowering youth to help improve public K-12 education through service-learning and creating sustainable change in local communities across the United States and Canada.  To date, the YAB has granted 397 projects in communities across the U.S. and Canada, impacting an estimated 14.1 million people.  They operate two grant programs, both with application windows open in the spring.

Symantec Commits Over $1 Million to STEM and Literacy Education Worldwide

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – Monday, Feb. 25, 2013 – Symantec Corp. (Nasdaq: SYMC) today celebrates International Corporate Philanthropy Day by announcing  over $1 million in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and literacy education grants to non-profit organizations around the globe, including Teach For America, Science Buddies, NPower, Room to Read and the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. 

“Our commitment to doing right in the communities where we live and work is an important part of our business culture. From partnering with Habitat for Humanity, to empowering women and minority entrepreneurs, to providing opportunities for young people to excel in high school, college and beyond, we are proud to support causes that help our communities thrive." – Travelers Chairman & CEO Jay S. Fishman 

UBS Celebrates International Corporate Philanthropy Day

UBS’s Elevating Entrepreneurs initiative provides high-impact business mentoring, access to capital and educational opportunities to small business owners determined to expand and take their businesses to the next level. In celebration of International Corporate Philanthropy Day, UBS will be expanding this innovative program in 2013, to include a comprehensive online component and new complimentary offerings. 

Celebrating Impact of Award-Winning Our World, Our Family Program: Five Years, $50 Million, Five Million Lives

On International Corporate Philanthropy Day, the Western Union Company and the Western Union Foundation are celebrating the success of Western Union’s Our World, Our Family® program. Launched in 2007, the program committed $50 million over five years to promote economic opportunity and help families stay connected, overcome barriers, and realize their dreams. A new report details the program’s impact, including having:

• Reached five million people in 70 countries 
•  Provided education tools, including scholarships, to one million students
•  Offered integration support to nearly 270,000 global migrants
•  Supported 455,000 entrepreneurs with loans and business training
•  Provided financial literacy resources and training to more than 550,000 people
•  Delivered disaster relief and recovery support to 900,000 people