Corporate Social Responsibility

HOLMDEL, N.J. – October 01, 2026 -- HYLAN, a full-service communications and electrical infrastructure provider, raised $75,000 for pediatric cancer nonprofit Liv Like a Unicorn at its eighth annual golf tournament, pushing the company's total charitable contributions past $500,000.

HYLAN's golf tournament nets $75,000 for Freehold-based pediatric cancer charity

The September 28 event at Metedeconk National Golf Club in Jackson, New Jersey, gathered HYLAN's partner network to support Liv Like a Unicorn, a 501(c)(3) organization based in Freehold that funds research into pediatric brain and spinal cord tumors and assists families during treatment.

Eight years of fundraising push HYLAN's total giving above $500,000

This year's $75,000 contribution brings HYLAN's cumulative charitable donations to more than half a million dollars since the tournament's inception, according to the company.

Boston – October 01, 2026 -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts has rolled out 100 pink-wrapped Bluebikes across its Greater Boston bike-share network, pledging $1 per ride up to $10,000 for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, with Lyft matching an additional $10,000 once that threshold is hit.

Blue Cross caps donation at $10,000, triggering a matching Lyft commitment

The fleet, split evenly between 50 classic bikes and 50 ebikes, will circulate through the Bluebikes system from October 1 to October 31. Riders need no code or sign-up; any ride on the limited-edition bikes counts toward the donation pool benefiting Ellie Fund, a Needham, Massachusetts-based nonprofit serving breast cancer patients statewide.

Atlanta – October 01, 2026 -- Habitat for Humanity International has launched the Carter Circle, a new leadership-level giving program, naming Lowe's, State Farm, Wells Fargo and Whirlpool as its inaugural corporate partners.

Four major corporations commit to leadership-level housing investment

The four companies join 14 individual and family foundation donors as the founding members of the Carter Circle, a recognition tier for partners making strategic, high-level financial commitments to Habitat's affordable housing mission. Individual donors in the inaugural cohort include the Edwardson Family Foundation, the Larson Foundation, the Staley Family Foundation, and philanthropist J. Ronald Terwilliger, among others.

Stoughton, Mass. – October 01, 2026 -- TeamBonding has rolled out three new Q4 corporate team-building programs designed around specific workplace personality types, the company announced.

Reality TV format drives new trust-building exercise

"Friend or Foe," modeled on the show The Traitors, splits participants into teams to complete missions while hidden "Foes" work to sabotage progress from within. The live event concludes with a debrief linking in-game suspicion to real-world workplace communication and trust dynamics.

Virtual and in-person option targets social-media-driven teams

"Teams Gone Viral" pits groups against each other in viral-style challenges, AI-inspired missions, and synchronized performances, with highlights streamed to a private live feed and leaderboard. The program requires no social media expertise and is available both virtually and in person.

Stamford, Conn. – September 30, 2026 -- Philip Morris International's U.S. businesses (PMI U.S.) donated $340,000 to four military relief societies, bringing its cumulative giving to these organizations to $1,220,000. The recipients are Air & Space Forces Aid Society, Army Emergency Relief, Coast Guard Mutual Assistance, and Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society.

Only 31 percent of military families say they are getting the support they need right now

PMI U.S. cited new data showing the gap in support as an increasing number of service members are actively engaged in conflicts around the globe, underscoring the case for the funding.

Sunnyvale, California – – September 30, 2026 -- Uuni LLC has released a new leadership book, The Disciplined Executive, and pledged to donate 100% of proceeds to charity rather than retain any book revenue. Written by founder Jani Hirvonen and published September 15, 2026, the book applies elite athletic training methods to executive leadership development.

Author applies IRONMAN training discipline to corporate leadership models

Hirvonen, a two-time IRONMAN All-World Gold Athlete, argues that leadership capability is built through deliberate practice, repetition, and accountability rather than gained automatically through promotion to senior rank. He draws on more than 20 years of professional experience spanning technology, research, consulting, and publishing sectors, including work in business development, partnerships, and international operations across both nonprofit and for-profit organizations.

Chicago – September 30, 2026 -- EcoShield Pest Solutions will launch its annual Exterminate Hunger food drive nationwide on Oct. 1, 2026, aiming to surpass last year's total of 27,166 donated nonperishable food items.

EcoShield branches nationwide will collect food for local pantries starting Oct. 1

Every EcoShield branch across the United States will collect nonperishable items in offices and surrounding communities, partnering directly with local food banks and pantries. The company structured the initiative so that donations remain within the neighborhoods where EcoShield employees live and work, rather than routing through a centralized distribution channel.

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – September 30, 2026 -- Uniform Advantage and HYPOTHESIS have donated a combined $25,000 to National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.® (NBF) to fund early detection, education, and patient support services ahead of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Donation targets NBCF patient navigation and mammography programs

The contribution supports NBCF's mission of providing early detection, education, and support services to patients and their families. Susan Masimore, CEO of Uniform Advantage, said the company is proud to partner with NBCF again this year, contributing to ensure patients do not face breast cancer alone.

Oakland, Calif. – September 29, 2026 -- The PG&E Corporation Foundation is directing $1.32 million in shareholder-funded grants to more than 50 food banks, tribal food banks and senior meal programs across 45 California counties, an amount expected to provide the equivalent of approximately 3.13 million meals.

The funding, timed to Hunger Action Month, is financed entirely by PG&E shareholders and will not be recovered through customer utility rates.

One in five Californians face food insecurity despite the state's agricultural output

The California Association of Food Banks reports that roughly 8.8 million Californians experience food insecurity, even as the state produces nearly half of the nation's fruits and vegetables. Rising housing and grocery costs are pushing communities of color, seniors and working families toward food assistance for the first time, with food banks reporting record demand.

Huntersville, N.C. – September 29, 2026 -- Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP) will host 11 appreciation events across the United States ahead of National Custodian Day on October 2, personally recognizing an estimated 1,250 custodial and facility maintenance professionals.

RCP marks fifth year of Behind the Scenes of Clean initiative

The program, launched in 2022, has hosted more than 250 recognition events nationwide and honored around 25,000 custodial and facility maintenance professionals since inception, according to the company, a unit of Newell Brands.

Events span cities including Mooresville, Atlanta, Orlando, Chicago and Naples

Local teams working across workplaces, healthcare facilities, public spaces, hospitality venues, transportation hubs and entertainment destinations will be recognized face-to-face at the 11 gatherings.