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Community Development

Girl Rising and the Second Gentleman Effect

Programs from Girl Rising engages both girls and boys, reaching young people during a critical period when gender roles and biases become ingrained.

Christina Lowery and Michele Malejki

March 23, 2021

Community Development

Crisis in Jackson Shows Why Water Investments Are Needed Now

On this year’s World Water Day - centered on valuing water - cities like Jackson face a legacy of racism that has led to the undervaluing of communities.

Kate Robertson

March 22, 2021

Community Development

The Price Is Right: The Promise of Sanitation Marketing

There's a long road ahead before we achieve universal access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene, but classic marketing techniques could hold a key.  

Bram Riems

March 22, 2021

Community Development

Community Engagement is Crucial for the COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

Ensuring communities of color can trust the COVID-19 vaccination rollout involves a five-part strategy that starts with humility and relationship building.

Darlene O. Hightower

March 19, 2021

Community Development

ChargerHelp! Is on The Way – Providing Jobs and Improving Infrastructure for EVs

ChargerHelp! says its service can quickly repair charging stations, while opening up the world of EVs to marginalized communities by providing good jobs.

Leon Kaye

March 16, 2021

Community Development

Three Elements of Self-Care During a Pandemic

​Prioritizing our wellbeing as the world reels from the effects of the global pandemic has become a vital tool to aid recovery from the fallout of 2020.​

Acre

March 16, 2021

Community Development

The Business Case for Vaccine Equity

Finally, a shift toward vaccine equity has begun to emerge, and it's in the U.S. business community's best interest to support this movement nationwide.

Manuel Pastor

March 12, 2021

Community Development

Tazo Shows How Reforestation Can Make a Difference in Cities, Too

Tazo seeks to avoid pitfalls of past urban reforestation programs with a carefully targeted plan that could become a roadmap for other companies to follow.

Tina Casey

March 9, 2021

Community Development

The Black Dollar Index is Holding Companies Accountable on Racial Justice

The Black Dollar Index gives consumers and investors a platform to gauge companies’ commitments to economic and social justice - and hold them accountable.

Leon Kaye

February 24, 2021

Community Development

Need a Boost in Local Tourism? Pay Visitors to Come.

This California city of 100,000 came up with a plan that could help support local tourism as the economy recovers from the COVID-19 crisis.

Leon Kaye

February 19, 2021

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Social Investment for an Inclusive Future: Creating the World We Want to See

This Nonprofit Helps Parents and Teachers Overcome Language Barriers to Make Distance Learning Doable

Research shows that language barriers are making it more difficult for teachers, students and parents to stay connected during distance learning. Multilingual language exchange platform TalkingPoints is addressing this challenge head on.

Abha Malpani Naismith

February 18, 2021

Community Development

Tackling Hidden Hunger in Underserved Communities with Gap Intervention, Education and Advocacy

Almost 700 million people's health are at risk of hidden hunger, i.e. the lack of enough vitamins and minerals. Here's how Bayer is taking on this problem.

Rasha Rehman

February 18, 2021

Community Development

Not Feeling the Corporate Love for Black History Month

Due to many companies' actions during Black History Month, this time for many employees is marked by more cringing than celebration.

Leon Kaye

February 17, 2021

Community Development

FERC Finally Empowers Environmental Justice Advocates and Public Health Experts

FERC, which approves interstate energy pipelines and transmission lines, finally ready appears to flex its environmental justice muscles.

Tina Casey

February 16, 2021

Community Development

What is the Role of Business in Promoting COVID-19 Vaccines?

Several leading U.S. corporations have stepped up to help ensure COVID-19 vaccines get to the public as quickly as possible, while others have been slow to respond.

Tina Casey

February 15, 2021

Community Development

Reality Check for Retailers: Workers Need Support to Get Vaccines

Target announced incentives to help its retail employees get the COVID-19 vaccine - meanwhile, many workers wonder if they can even score time off to do so.

Leon Kaye

February 11, 2021

Community Development

Walgreens and Uber: We’ll Drive You to Get Your Vaccines

Uber announced it will work with Walgreens to provide up to 10 million rides so that Americans in disadvantaged communities can schedule their vaccines.

Leon Kaye

February 10, 2021

Community Development

In Colombia, Comuna 13 Shows How to Get Inclusive Tourism Done Right

Comuna 13, located in the outskirts of Medellín, Colombia, offers perspective of the nation's past and a view of how far the city has come in recent years.

Leon Kaye

February 8, 2021

Community Development

For Black Women Entrepreneurs, Access to Resources is as Crucial as Cash

American Express found success with its “100 for 100” program, offering 100 black women entrepreneurs grants and 100 days of access to various resources.

Leon Kaye

February 8, 2021

Community Development

The Inequality Virus Rages Alongside the Pandemic, and Demands Business Takes Notice

As the pandemic accelerates inequality worldwide, business and government both face a small and shrinking window of opportunity to secure a just economy.

Amy Brown

January 29, 2021

Community Development

This Brand Is Out to Tackle Hunger and Racial Disparities in U.S. Agriculture

Hellmann’s has taken on problems in U.S. agriculture with a fund that has so far committed $1.5 million to help those most in need in New York City.

Amy Brown

January 19, 2021

Community Development

2020 in Review – The Most Popular Stories on TriplePundit

We here at 3p wish you the happiest of holidays and a fantastic new year; speaking of years, check out our most popular stories during 2020.

Leon Kaye

December 24, 2020

Community Development

Need a Lyft to Get Your COVID-19 Vaccine? Millions Could Answer Yes

A partnership led by the ridesharing giant Lyft has launched a national campaign to help secure universal access to the COVID-19 vaccine.

Leon Kaye

December 23, 2020

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From Responsibility to Sustainability: A New Era of CSR in the Health Sector

Global Health Systems Are Cracking: Can Public-Private Partnerships Offer A Solution?

A truly collaborative, global effort is needed not only to combat the coronavirus pandemic, but also to ensure it does not erase decades of progress around health and well-being. 

Mary Mazzoni

December 17, 2020

Community Development

Ford Places Its Future Bet on a Renewed Detroit

One building summing up the rise and decline of Detroit is scoring a second chance: Ford is investing in Michigan Central Station and adjacent neighborhood.

Leon Kaye

December 15, 2020

Community Development

The Top Eleven Must-See Sustainability Documentaries

London-based ESG and responsible investment recruitment firm Acre has devised a list of Top 11 sustainability documentaries to give you food for thought.

Acre

December 14, 2020

Community Development

Water and Sanitation – Building Climate Change Resilience

Climate change is here, and its devastating impacts are accelerating day by day, with access to safe water and sanitation particularly at risk worldwide.

Paul O’Connell

December 8, 2020

Community Development

Stephen Curry Shoots for a Purpose-Driven Athletic Apparel Brand

Under Armour is partnering with Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry to launch a new athletic apparel brand focused on social impact.

Leon Kaye

December 1, 2020

Community Development

Giving Tuesday a Wake-Up Call that Traditional Philanthropy Is Broken

The millions of dollars generated on Giving Tuesday is a pittance; only 0.07 percent of what’s generated from other consumer-crazed spending holidays. 

Paul Polizzotto

December 1, 2020

Community Development

Uncharted Territory in COVID-19 Crisis: Thanksgiving Travel Muddies the Mask Mandate Waters

As millions ignore public health warnings and start Thanksgiving travel, Idaho is a case study of how local business leaders are left to their own devices.

Tina Casey

November 25, 2020

Community Development

Mental Health and the Holidays: Take Care of Loved Ones, Yourself

Here are some thoughts and tips on maintaining our own mental health and caring for others, including your colleagues, as the year hurdles toward its end.

Hale Pulsifer

November 25, 2020

Community Development

Business Must Strive to Take on the Other Pandemic: Mental Health Struggles

On top of a resurgent pandemic, it's clear we're in the midst of a mental health crisis, one that will surely increase over the next several months.

Leon Kaye

November 17, 2020

Community Development

Why the Pandemic Exacerbated Economic Inequality in the U.S.

Economic inequality was already noticeable to many across the U.S. The coronavirus pandemic made it painfully obvious to all.

Safwan Shah

November 12, 2020

Community Development

This Black Friday, Build Supportive Ecosystems for Black-Owned Businesses

Beyond an extended Black Friday, there’s another more meaningful trend that should take hold this year - choosing to shop at Black-owned businesses.

Roya Sabri

November 9, 2020

Community Development

The 2020 Election Memo: We Agree More Often Than Not, and Business Should Take That Cue

As the 2020 election draws closer, it's clear citizens agree more than disagree on the most important challenges - and business can respond in kind.

Richard Zacaroli

October 30, 2020

Community Development

Ecolab, Water.org Partner on Expanding Access to Clean Water

This partnership between Ecolab and Water.org is a model of how market-driven solutions can help expand access to safe and clean water.

Kate Robertson

October 29, 2020

Community Development

The Business Case for Ensuring Election Integrity

Doubt about election integrity, and fears over an upcoming transfer of power, leaves the business community anxious about what will happen next week.

Daniella Ballou-Aares

October 27, 2020

Community Development

Worldwide, Climate Action Is Dependent On Access to Healthcare

Access to healthcare will be vital part of the global fight against climate change, according to this new study coming out of Stanford University.

Leon Kaye

October 26, 2020

Community Development

Tech Startup Provides Barbers the Kits They Need to Boost Voter Turnout

This startup has been working with barber shops and Shape Up the Vote to boost voter turnout by making registration both simple and safe.

Leon Kaye

October 26, 2020

Community Development

This Apparel and Footwear Giant Just Invested in City Parks

City parks in four U.S. cities will score more space and other improvements, due to a grant VF Foundation recently made to The Trust for Public Land.

Leon Kaye

October 26, 2020

Community Development

Why Businesses Should Go Out of Their Way to Hire Refugees

The sharp decrease in the acceptance of refugees in the U.S. implies that immigrants don’t benefit the country - a claim that is far from the truth.

Roya Sabri

October 23, 2020

Community Development

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Stands Up for Diversity Training

Supporters of diversity training scored support from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, which says it has a vital role in the modern day-to-day workplace.

Tina Casey

October 21, 2020

Community Development

WWF Recommends ‘Planet-Based’ Diet for Health and Environmental Sustainability

WWF has introduced a plan it believes can attain the needed health and environmental benefits of adopting what the NGO says should be a "planet-based" diet.

Rasha Rehman

October 20, 2020

Community Development

COVID-19 Has Pushed Nonprofits to the Limits, Especially Those Led by People of Color

Largely due to COVID-19, the nonprofit sector is struggling, especially organizations led by, and support the communities of, people of color.

Amelia Ahl

October 19, 2020

Community Development

Achieving Social Equity Is Connected with Climate Finance

Achieving true social equity will require a focus on both addressing climate risks and ensuring some level of finance is available to all citizens.

Joyce Coffee

October 12, 2020

Community Development

For This Company, Plant-Based Foods Come From a 100-Year Vision

The surging sales of plant-based foods this year has outpaced the overall growth of the wider food sector; this brand's success in part explains why.

Rasha Rehman

October 12, 2020

Community Development

International Day of the Girl, Pandemic Edition, Is All About the Necessities

Today, International Day of the Girl, reminds us that many girls are carrying their families' burdens right now - and often they are connected to water.<br /> <br />

Vedika Bhandarkar

October 11, 2020

Community Development

Ending Racial Inequality Could Add $5 Trillion to U.S. GDP

A Citi report on racial inequality in the U.S. suggests ending such injustice could potentially add $5 trillion to the U.S. GDP over the next five years.

James Byrne

October 1, 2020

Community Development

Walmart Extends a Hand Up to Indian Farmers

The Walmart Foundation took another step in its $25 million commitment to support smallholder farmers over the next five years.

Amelia Ahl

September 24, 2020

Community Development

Philanthropy, Race and Overcoming Lack of Access to Networks

One barrier that people of color often confront within the U.S. philanthropy community is difficulty in building strong rapport with funders.

Amy Brown

September 15, 2020

Community Development

Olay Takes on the STEM Education Gap in Latest Ad Campaign

The P&G-owned brand Olay is pushing STEM education and awareness big time in its latest advertising and social media campaigns.

Megan Amrich

September 15, 2020

Community Development

New Fund Seeks to Put Racial Equity at the Center of Philanthropy

The world of philanthropy wields powerful influence, yet too often people of color seeking their share of funding to scale social innovation are left out.

Amy Brown

September 14, 2020

Community Development

The Corporate Vaccine Safety Pledge: Far Too Little, Far Too Late?

In the name of vaccine safety, pharmaceutical executives won't seek FDA approval for their coronavirus vaccines until they pass Phase 3 clinical trials.

Tina Casey

September 9, 2020

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From Responsibility to Sustainability: A New Era of CSR in the Health Sector

COVID-19 Offers the Healthcare Sector an Opportunity to Address Racial Disparities — and Reclaim Trust

The COVID-19 pandemic creates an opportunity for the healthcare sector to address longstanding racial disparities and begin to rebuild trust in historically underserved communities, experts say.

Mary Mazzoni

September 8, 2020

Community Development

A Labor Day Reminder: 5 NGOs Looking Out for Workers Who Are Most Vulnerable

On Labor Day, we’re listing 5 NGOs looking out for those workers here in the U.S. who have the least protections and are the most vulnerable.

Leon Kaye

September 7, 2020

Community Development

Uber, Lyft and AB 5: A Huge Disruption Within the Gig Economy

In California, legislators passed AB 5 to give rideshare drivers basic work protections, but the industry pushed back hard with its own proposed legislation.

Rasha Rehman

August 28, 2020

Community Development

A New Twist on Virtual Travel Tours: Fundraising for Social Impact

Virtual tours are now a lifeline for the travel sector; this company has added a twist with one in September that'll fundraise for communities worldwide.

Leon Kaye

August 28, 2020

Community Development

As COVID-19 Disrupts Lives Worldwide, Young Entrepreneurs Are Stepping Up

Young entrepreneurs are responding to COVID-19 with huge contributions, which in turn often lift youth, who are often the hardest hit during this pandemic.

Rasha Rehman

August 25, 2020

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The Power of Purpose: How Companies Drive Community Impact

Can Job Training Close the ‘Opportunity Divide’ Post-Pandemic?

Investment in job training within historically underserved communities is a key lever companies can use to bolster their own pipelines while bettering the communities they serve.

Mary Mazzoni

August 24, 2020

Community Development

Women Are Being Left Out of Solutions for the Global Hunger Crisis at a Huge Cost to Society

A new report from CARE reveals how the international community is failing to solve the global hunger crisis by ignoring the role of women and girls.

Amy Brown

August 18, 2020

Community Development

Unilever Navigates a Course Toward ‘Water Security for All’

Unilever says it's now teaming up with two new partners to meet three new water goals in its quest to achieve “water security for all” by 2030.

Kate Robertson

August 4, 2020

Community Development

New Threats, and Protections, in Store for Garment Workers as They Make PPE

Now, an open-source online tool that maps apparel factories has data necessary to help monitor sites where garment workers are making PPE.

Leon Kaye

July 31, 2020

Community Development

Voices Are Silenced as COVID-19 Spreads Through Immigrant Detention Centers

The situation in U.S. immigrant detention centers is horrific, but there are actions citizens and businesses can take to help with this human rights crisis.

Jenna Tsui

July 24, 2020

Community Development

Essential Workers Went on Strike for Black Lives. Is Corporate America Listening?

Tens of thousands of essential workers across the U.S. took to the streets for the Strike for Black Lives, demanding justice for frontline employees.

Roya Sabri

July 23, 2020

Community Development

Winn-Dixie Reverses Itself in the Mask Wars, Revealing Cultural and Political Divides

Winn-Dixie, once saying masks were a "highly charged issue with our customers,” has now joined retailers like Walmart and Costco to require face masks.

Amy Brown

July 22, 2020

Community Development

Trader Joe’s Will Say Ciao to Giotto, José and Ming

Some of Trader Joe's branding has long made some people feel like an "other" - and these citizens aren't aren't having it anymore.

Leon Kaye

July 20, 2020

Community Development

COVID-19 is Fueling a Surge in Global Hunger

COVID-19 has unleashed social problems that exacerbate global hunger, including mass unemployment, declining humanitarian aid and rising income inequality.

Leon Kaye

July 17, 2020

Community Development

Elevating Racial Equality Requires a Holistic ESG Approach

Companies can adopt several actions that will help secure racial equality and create a more equitable, resilient, and social-positive business.

Helen C. Shelton

July 17, 2020

Community Development

The Effort to Stamp Out Systemic Racism in the U.S. Food System Gains Momentum

One area overlooked by many is how the food on our plates in the U.S. is emblematic of a food and agriculture system rooted in systemic racism.

Amy Brown

July 14, 2020

Community Development

Destinations, NGOs and Businesses Unite in Call for Sustainable Tourism

While the dates of reopening change daily, it's clear sustainable tourism in the COVID-19 era requires responsibility and restraint from all stakeholders.

Megan Amrich

July 14, 2020

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The Power of Purpose: How Companies Drive Community Impact

U.S. Cities Need a New Vision For Affordable Housing — And Business Can Help

Governments grappling with the housing gap recognize the massive scope of this problem, often leaning on private companies to fund developments and increase the housing supply.

Grant Whittington

July 13, 2020

Community Development

Boston: A Snapshot of Racism in America’s Real Estate Sector

A potential wave of evictions in Boston offers a snapshot showing how people of color are at most risk during this pandemic and resulting economic crisis.

Leon Kaye

July 7, 2020