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Community Development

Mental Health Awareness: My Perfectly Imperfect Wellness Journey

It’s important to take the time to recharge, check in with your mental health so you can take care of both your physical and emotional self.

NortonLifeLock

August 5, 2022

Community Development

How Clean Tech Can Benefit from Inclusive Hiring

An anticipated surge in global demand for clean tech jobs will require companies across many sectors to embrace more inclusive hiring.

Gary E. Frank

August 1, 2022

Community Development

Employers’ Vigilance Needed as COVID-19 Surges, Again

Public health experts worry that COVID-19 will surge again, and employers should start taking steps now to protect their employees, customers and clients.

Tina Casey

August 1, 2022

Community Development

Clean Energy Projects Still Have a Human Rights Problem

A bullish year for the clean energy sector cannot mask the fact that such projects too often have led to human rights problem across the globe.

3p Editors

August 1, 2022

Community Development

Grants Ensure Social and Economic Inclusion for Afghan Refugees Resettling in the U.S.

This nonprofit is working with several partners to provide much needed grants for Afghan refugees who are resettling in communities across the U.S.

Janice Phelan

July 26, 2022

Community Development

Why This AI Firm is Underwriting Scholarships for LGBTQ Students

In their efforts to take on bias during hiring and in the workplace, these two companies are funding STEM scholarships for LGBTQ students.

Leon Kaye

July 25, 2022

Community Development

#HotGirlWalk on TikTok Focuses on Achieving Goals, Not Weight Loss, With Millions of Views

A TikTok influencer has launched a wellness trend that can help empower women to find that work/life balance at the physical, hybrid or virtual office.

Janice Phelan

July 18, 2022

Community Development

The SDGs Are in Danger — And So Are We

The SDGs cover just about everything on the sustainable development front from oceans to education; but progress on them is sputtering for many reasons.

Mary Riddle

July 18, 2022

Community Development

NESsT: Connecting Refugees With Sustainable Employment

NESsT has worked for decades to support social enterprises with grant funding, training and mentorship for underserved communities.

Cisco Corporate Social Responsibility Blog

July 18, 2022

Community Development

Food Insecurity Is on the Rise, with Few Solutions in Sight

Food insecurity is surging across the world, and the underlying causes have existed far before the war in Ukraine threw global markets into crisis.

Johnathan Smith

July 14, 2022

Community Development

This B Corp Offers a Model in How to Sell Goods That Matter

The first certified B Corp in Louisiana has had a long journey, starting during the dark days of the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill disaster in 2010.

Caitlin Fitzgerald

July 13, 2022

Community Development

Gucci Wants to Clean Up Fashion’s Dirty Laundry

Count in Gucci as one leading luxury fashion house is eager to change its image, shrink its environmental footprint and become part of the circular economy.

Mary Riddle

July 11, 2022

Community Development

What It Means to Be An Ally for People of Color After the Fall of Roe

In the wake of the Dobbs decision, here's why any talk about abortion and problems such as equitable access to healthcare must center on people of color.

Roya Sabri

July 8, 2022

Community Development

Youth Can Have That Chance If We Can Unlock Potential — All Potential

This nonprofit works with community groups and large companies to create opportunties for at-risk young adults, as in its Unlock Potential program.

Gloria Johns

July 7, 2022

Community Development

Memo to Leadership: Defining Corporate Purpose Is a Non-Delegable Duty

An alarming trend is emerging: Business leaders are being seduced by the notion that corporate purpose can be identified by majority vote.

Emily Kane Miller

July 7, 2022

Community Development

New Kiva CEO Scales Up Impact Investments Despite Risks of Economic Downturn

The new CEO at Kiva shares how the nonprofit seeks to encourage more partnerships with corporations, along with redefining how it measures social impact.

Abha Malpani Naismith

July 5, 2022

Community Development

How One Brand Continues to Get Social Responsibility Right

Yes, some companies have long been at it with their commitments to social responsibility not only as a high priority, but a core value — like this one.

Gloria Johns

July 5, 2022

Community Development

As We Look Back on Juneteenth, Remember: Authenticity Beats Commodification

DEI expert Diane Primo spoke with 3p about which brands managed to get Juneteenth right, and what companies should focus on for such future commemorations.

Riya Anne Polcastro

June 28, 2022

Community Development

Leave the Marketing Behind for This and Any Future Juneteenth and Focus on DEI

So, what should businesses interested in recognizing Juneteenth do? We offer suggestions on encouraging honoring this celebration instead of exploiting it.

Riya Anne Polcastro

June 20, 2022

Community Development

Juneteenth, 2022: The Good News and Bad News

Yes, let's celebrate Juneteenth, but let's remember that over the past 157 years, the notion of “being equal” for most Blacks has not been fully realized.

Gloria Johns

June 19, 2022

Community Development

Why Businesses Need to be Alert and Acting On and Beyond Juneteenth

It’s time for all Americans to learn about Juneteenth — and not just how it came to be, but also how its celebration can help move the U.S. forward.

Roya Sabri

June 17, 2022

Community Development

Food Insecurity Is Becoming Worse — Here’s Why, and What We Can Do

Food insecurity is surging worldwide, with 750,000 people now at risk of starvation or death, and up to 50 million people at risk of succumbing to famine.

Andrew Kaminsky

June 17, 2022

Community Development

Skoll Foundation Keeps Funding and Seeking Transformative Social Change

The Skoll Foundation's success in funding social impact programs continues with Common Future, which bridges the funding gap for Black entrepreneurs.

Gloria Johns

June 16, 2022

Community Development

How Unilever and EY Help Support Clean Water Entrepreneurs Worldwide

The Transform initiative, with support from Unilever, EY and the U.K. government, works with clean water entrepreneurs in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa.

Kate Robertson

June 14, 2022

Community Development

Racial Equity in Corporate America: Some Glimmers of Optimism

Just Capital's latest survey on racial equity in corporate America reveals some promise, but the dearth of reporting reveals much work lies ahead.

Gloria Johns

June 13, 2022

Community Development

How Pride and Purpose Within and Beyond Lego Drives Its 'A-Z of Awesome' Campaign

The latest campaign at Lego continues the toymaker's strategy of actively promoting representation and creativity through purpose-driven means. 

Riya Anne Polcastro

June 10, 2022

Community Development

Fear of 'Getting it Wrong' With Diverse Ads Can be Mitigated Through Inclusive Talent and Leadership

For inclusive marketing, particularly diverse ads, to really mean anything, companies behind such campaigns must diversify their staff and c-suite, too.

Riya Anne Polcastro

June 3, 2022

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Force for Good: Giving Back to Communities Nationwide

How America’s Second Largest Cancer Charity Changes (and Saves) Lives

We spoke with the CEO of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to find out more about how the second largest cancer-focused nonprofit in the U.S. works to meet patient needs — and learn what brands can do to help. 

Mary Mazzoni

June 2, 2022

Community Development

A Memorial Day Message from 3p

We’d be remiss if on Memorial Day, we didn't offer a few ideas on how to remember those who have lost their lives at times of war.

3p Editors

May 30, 2022

Community Development

How NAF and American Express Prepare Students for the Future of Work

For 35 years, American Express and the nonprofit NAF have worked together to offer a more innovative educational experience to disadvantaged students.

Rasha Rehman

May 26, 2022

Community Development

Why Netflix’s 'Heartstopper' Must Be on Any Leader’s Binge-Watching List

Anyone in a position of leadership should binge on the teen 'dramedy' Heartstopper to grasp what many in the LGBTQ experience and feel day after day.

Leon Kaye

May 23, 2022

Community Development

3M’s Annual State of Science Index Gives Some Optimism

According to the latest 3M State of Science Index, Americans of all ages now have a high trust in science, at a higher rate than before the pandemic.

Gloria Johns

May 20, 2022

Community Development

4 Companies Stepping Up for Military Appreciation Month

Military Appreciation Month is an opportunity here in the U.S. to honor these citizens' ongoing sacrifices; we profile four companies' work on this front.

Leon Kaye

May 17, 2022

Community Development

Xylem and CNote Partner to Invest in Underserved Communities Across the U.S.

Xylem will invest $5 million in financial institutions that focus on underserved communities of color and rural communities across several U.S. states.

Gary E. Frank

May 13, 2022

Community Development

Extreme Heat: We Are ‘Not Playin’ in Miami and Beyond

As with many climate resilience interventions, local governments lead, and when it comes to extreme heat, companies can easily adopt their tactics.

Joyce Coffee

May 12, 2022

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Closing the Gap: Equalizing Access to Economic Opportunity

Closing the Equity Gap in Technology

Black and Hispanic students who take computer science classes before college are seven to eight times more likely to major in computer science, demonstrating the importance of expanding access.

Abha Malpani Naismith

April 27, 2022

Community Development

Tractor Supply Makes the Case for Investing in BIPOC, LGBTQ and Women Farmers

Included in the community work the retailer Tractor Supply has embarked upon is partnering with a nonprofit to support women, BIPOC and LGBTQ farmers.

Leon Kaye

April 26, 2022

Community Development

Study Links the Location of Oil and Gas Wells with Redlined Neighborhoods

A new study about redlined neighborhoods finds a strong correlation between structural racism and the siting of active and inactive oil and gas wells.

Terry E. Cohen

April 25, 2022

Community Development

As the IRS Keeps Targeting the Poor, Companies Gain Opportunities to Step Up and Assist Marginalized Citizens

Taxes are due today, a reminder that the IRS continues on with its policy of auditing poorer families at five times the rate of everyone else in the U.S.

Leon Kaye

April 18, 2022

Community Development

The Business Case for Investing in Disability Inclusion Worldwide

To invest in disability inclusion is to tap into overlooked resources that can benefit not only the people employed, but also a company’s bottom line.

Gary E. Frank

April 15, 2022

Community Development

The Connection Between Trauma in Ukraine and Empathy in the Workplace

A recruiter in the Baltics, who places women from war-torn Ukraine into jobs, gives us insight on how to approach employees who have endured recent trauma.

Gloria Johns

April 11, 2022

Community Development

As the War in Ukraine Puts Latin America’s Poor at Further Risk, This U.N. Project Boosts Food Security in Bolivia

As the Ukraine war's effects are felt as far as Latin America, this UN project seeks to boost the resiliency of 20,000 smallholder farmers in Bolivia.

Grant Whittington

April 4, 2022

Community Development

Vita Coco Makes a Compelling Case for Becoming a B Corp

Vita Coco, which is now a certified B Corp, says it's determined to have a positive impact on farming communities in the Philippines, Sri Lanka and Ecuador.

Gary E. Frank

March 30, 2022

Community Development

This Software Company Offers Women a Path to Return to a Post-Pandemic Workplace

The software company Freshworks is partnering with Silicon Valley's Women Back to Work to seek out qualified women eager to return back to the job market.

Gloria Johns

March 29, 2022

Community Development

Unlocking the Potential of Youth Otherwise at Risk of Becoming Trapped in the Criminal Justice System

Unlock Potential will connect young adults at risk of becoming trapped in the criminal justice system with job opportunities provided by partner businesses.

Gloria Johns

March 28, 2022

Community Development

When Climate Change Breeds Anxiety, ‘Actionism’ Inspires Hope

Climate change is taking a toll on our planet and our mental health — but as we try to save the environment, it can also save us.

Jono Anzalone

March 28, 2022

Community Development

Bias in the Hotel Industry Is a Disturbing Wakeup Call

A study found evidence of bias in the hotel industry when researchers emailed 6,000 hotels for recommendations from emails with "racial" or "ethnic" names.

Riya Anne Polcastro

March 25, 2022

Community Development

HerSuiteSpot Helps Businesswomen of Color Succeed, from Side Hustle to Startup

HerSuiteSpot propels its members toward success by empowering them, breaking down negative money beliefs - and replacing them with a true sense of worth.

Riya Anne Polcastro

March 22, 2022

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Nourishing People and the Planet

How the Power of Partnerships Can Tackle Food Insecurity

We spoke with María Teresa García Plata, director of Red de Bancos de Alimentos de México (BAMX, or the Mexican Foodbanking Network), to find out how nonprofits like hers can pivot to meet rising food insecurity amidst the pandemic.

3p Editors

March 22, 2022

Community Development

Eight Sustainable Travel Experiences That Support Women Worldwide

Check out these eight experiences that sum up the spirit worldwide of Women’s History Month: All are women-led, and connect with local communities.

Chloe Skye Weiser

March 18, 2022

Community Development

Hot Bread Kitchen Empowers Women for a Post-Pandemic Restaurant Industry

Hot Bread Kitchen is making restaurant sector more inclusive for women by addressing this challenge one entrepreneur, and one kitchen, at a time.

Kate Robertson

March 17, 2022

Community Development

Minecraft is Promoting Peacebuilding Through Gaming

Minecraft has created digital educational experiences to inspire students so that they can help achieve peace through actions of all sizes.

Grant Whittington

March 11, 2022

Community Development

Businesses Step Up Support Against Attacks on Education, Teachers and Students

Business has long had a stake in public education, and now, more companies have realized they need to push back the assault on diversity in U.S. schools.

Terry E. Cohen

March 11, 2022

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Lead on Purpose: How Values Drive Business in Uncertain Times

Pet Homelessness Shouldn’t Be Happening: Here’s How Companies and Individuals Can Help

Despite our affection for pets, the reality is that at any given time nearly 48 million cats and dogs don’t have a home in the U.S. We spoke with Dr. Ellen Jefferson, president and CEO of the Texas animal shelter Austin Pets Alive, to learn more about the problem and what can be done.

3p Editors

March 10, 2022

Community Development

8 Questions for International Women’s Day: Empowering Women Through Travel

For International Women’s Day, we interviewed the editor of this travel publication to understand the intersection between women, travel and sustainability.

Chloe Skye Weiser

March 7, 2022

Community Development

Can Behavioral Science Encourage Plant-Based Food Choices?

Recent research from World Resources Institute revealed how behavioral science can encourage consumers to make more plant-based food and dining choices.

Rasha Rehman

March 1, 2022

Community Development

Education Incentives: Bridging the Gap Between Employee Retention and Social Responsibility

EY is now offering the opportunity to complete an M.A. in sustainability - and it could very well boost the firm's ongoing employee retention efforts.<br />

Teaghan Aston

March 1, 2022

Community Development

A Journey of Changed Perspectives Leads to a Historic Connection Between Cisco and HBCUs

This professional has visited HBCUs to share the value of working at his company; such outreach has since become key to its talent acquisition strategy.

Cisco Corporate Social Responsibility Blog

February 28, 2022

Community Development

New Partnership Helps Underserved California Farmers Go Organic

Three organizations have kicked off a multi-year partnership to help farmers of color in California implement organic agricultural practices.

Chloe Skye Weiser

February 24, 2022

Community Development

This Online Travel Guide Showcases Black History, Culture and Business

Black & Abroad has launched a new online travel tool that celebrates Black history, culture and business in just about every way imaginable.

Leon Kaye

February 7, 2022

Community Development

Biophilic Design: It’s Not a Trend, It’s a Movement

Biophilic design keeps gaining traction, and more designers and architects are incorporating it into the places in which we both live and work.

Holly Keenan

February 4, 2022

Community Development

A First-of-Its-Kind Travel Plan for Net Zero Allies Salesforce and JetBlue

JetBlue will be the first airline to implement Salesforce's net zero software, which enables companies to track closely travel-related emissions closely.

Tina Casey

February 2, 2022

Community Development

We May Soon Be Flying the Friendly, Not-As-White Skies

United Airlines is seeking a flight crew that looks like the America of the 2020s; 80 percent of its new pilot trainees are either women or people of color.

Leon Kaye

January 31, 2022

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Nourishing People and the Planet

World Leaders Need to Commit to Improving Nutrition Education to Deliver a Brighter Future

Reliable access to affordable, nutritious food is something many of us take for granted. But for more than two decades, the dark reality of food insecurity has spread to every corner of the world. It's past time for a change from policymakers and businesses leaders, this executive says.

John Agwunobi

January 18, 2022

Community Development

A Look at Disability Accessibility and Inclusion in 2021 and Beyond

We present three stories on disability accessibility that had 3p writers talking in 2021, and will hopefully see improvement in 2022 and years to come.<br />

Megan Amrich

January 4, 2022

Community Development

Why Are Half of All U.S. Service Sector Workers Still Unvaccinated for COVID-19?

Several factors explain why only half of U.S. employees in the service industry have been vaccinated for COVID-19; it's clear companies must step up.

Sarah Lozanova

December 23, 2021

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Force for Good: Giving Back to Communities Nationwide

More Than Just a Meal: Solving the Hidden Epidemic of Senior Hunger with Meals on Wheels

As need ramped up dramatically amidst the pandemic, Meals on Wheels programs around the country have been feeding hundreds of thousands more seniors, and every day they demonstrate how a simple meal can create ripple effects across these seniors’ lives. 

Roya Sabri

December 21, 2021

Community Development

Giving: The Big Takeaway from Black Xmas

Despite what much of the mainstream press has been saying, in the end, the key message of Black Xmas is about giving back to the community.

Leon Kaye

December 21, 2021

Community Development

Omicron Variant Underscores Push to Share mRNA Technology Worldwide

Supporters of the sharing and transfer of mRNA vaccine technology say action must be taken now, especially with the rapid spread of the Omicron variant.

Leon Kaye

December 21, 2021

Community Development

Bronx Highway May Get Capped: Here’s Why It Matters

South Bronx residents may soon be able to breathe again as NYC received $2 million to devise a plan to “cap” a highway reflecting the country's racist past.

Grant Whittington

December 20, 2021

Community Development

Electrification is Affordable and Sustainable, But Can It Be Equitable?

Affordable housing advocates warn building electrification must be done equitably or such policies could leave many low-income communities behind.

Grant Whittington

December 7, 2021

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Access to Sanitation is a Human Right — And Women Entrepreneurs Are Making a Difference

Making Lives Better Through Humanity-Centric Innovation

With less than a decade left to achieve the SDGs — and setbacks related to the coronavirus pandemic threatening to derail progress — it’s past time to take concerted, strategic action to push forward on key equity issues, says this executive.

Pete Dulcamara

December 1, 2021