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5 days ago
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The Civic 50 Award Honors Blue Shield of California as One of the Most Community-Minded Companies in the Nation
Nonprofit health plan recognized for its commitment to "Stand for What's Right" for third consecutive year. OAKLAND, Calif., June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Shield of California has been named a 2025 honoree of The Civic 50 by Points of Light, the world's largest organization dedicated to increasing volunteering. For more than a decade, The Civic 50 award has served as the national standard for corporate citizenship and showcases how leading companies are moving social impact and community to the core of their business. "Living our mission and building a healthier California requires us to be present in our communities and show up as a positive force," said Mike Stuart, interim president and CEO, Blue Shield of California. "This recognition is a testament to the passion and commitment of our employees and how we come together to make a positive difference for our members, communities and planet. We are very proud to be recognized again by The Civic 50 for our strong culture of philanthropy and our dedication to living out our mission." The Civic 50 honorees are top community-minded companies in the United States with annual revenues of at least $1 billion. Honorees are selected through an annual survey that evaluates the scale, sophistication and impact of their employee volunteering, community engagement and corporate philanthropy work. Blue Shield is one of California's largest health plans with more than 7,500 employees, serving 6 million members. Blue Shield is a nonprofit health plan that voluntarily caps its income at 2% of revenue, returning the difference back to customers and California communities. "In an ever-evolving landscape, companies are looking to ensure that they can meet the needs of their communities, customers and stakeholders," said Jennifer Sirangelo, president and CEO, Points of Light. "Companies like Blue Shield of California are leading the way in showing how social impact benefits their employees' well-being, strengthens the communities where they do business, and brings value and meaning to their work. Their efforts provide a model for others looking to bring the benefits of volunteering and social impact to their workforce and they're extremely deserving of this recognition." An honoree in 2021, 2023 and 2024, Blue Shield was recognized this year for a variety of programs including: Record-breaking employee volunteerism and givingNearly every employee (99%) gave back in 2024, volunteering more than 68,000 hours and donating over $1.6 million (including company match) to more than 2,600 nonprofit organizations. The company facilitated more than 375 volunteer events, ranging from home repairs and tree plantings, to fundraising for therapy animal programs and diabetes prevention. Investing in communitiesIn 2024, the health plan contributed $20 million to its Blue Shield of California Foundation, which supported 99 grants to organizations that are working to make California the healthiest state and end domestic violence. In addition, Blue Shield invested $7.2 million in California nonprofits that are advancing mental health, environmental sustainability and the future healthcare workforce. Expanding access to youth mental health supportBlueSky, Blue Shield's youth mental health initiative, celebrated its 5-year anniversary last year. The initiative invests in best-in-class nonprofit organizations and programs that promote emotional well-being for young people across California. To date, BlueSky has supported over 20,000 youth and educators through therapy, training and youth advocacy programs. Driving environmental actionBlue Shield is leading the health plan industry in addressing the intersection of climate and health. Committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), Blue Shield has also expanded efforts to address emissions across its supply chain. At the same time, Blue Shield continued to invest in nonprofit groups focused on environmental justice, while empowering employees and members to take part in sustainability efforts. In 2024, 71% of eligible members chose paperless communications, saving the equivalent of over 20,000 trees annually. The Civic 50 survey is administered by True Impact, and the results are analyzed by VeraWorks. The survey instrument consists of quantitative and multiple-choice questions that inform the scoring process. The Civic 50 is the only survey and ranking system that exclusively measures corporate community engagement. For more on The Civic 50, visit Read more about Blue Shield of California's citizenship efforts at or visit the "Standing for What's Right" section of our 2024 Mission Report. About Blue Shield of CaliforniaBlue Shield of California strives to create a healthcare system worthy of its family and friends that is sustainably affordable. The health plan is a tax paying, nonprofit, independent member of the Blue Shield Association with nearly 6 million members, over 7,500 employees and more than $25 billion in annual revenue. Founded in 1939 in San Francisco and now headquartered in Oakland, Blue Shield of California and its affiliates provide health, dental, vision, Medicaid and Medicare healthcare service plans in California. The company has contributed more than $60 million to Blue Shield of California Foundation in the last three years to have an impact on California communities. For more news about Blue Shield of California, please visit Or follow us on LinkedIn or Facebook. About Points of LightPoints of Light is a nonpartisan, global nonprofit organization that inspires, equips, and mobilizes millions of people to take action that creates a positive impact through volunteering and civic engagement. Through partnerships with nonprofits, companies and social impact leaders, the organization galvanizes volunteers to meet critical needs for healthier and more resilient communities. As the world's largest organization dedicated to increasing volunteer service, Points of Light engages more than 3.8 million volunteers across 32 countries. For more information, visit CONTACT: Mark SeeligBlue Shield of California 510-607-2359 media@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Blue Shield of California Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
BDO USA Recognized by Points of Light as One of the 50 Most Community-minded Companies in the United States
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- BDO USA, one of the nation's leading accounting and advisory firms, today announced it has been named a 2025 honoree of The Civic 50 by Points of Light – the world's largest organization dedicated to increasing volunteering. This award recognizes the top community-minded companies in the United States as determined by an annual survey. 'Our core purpose is helping people thrive every day — this includes not only our professionals and clients but also the people who make up the communities in which we live and work,' said Cathy Moy, BDO USA Chief People Officer. 'This recognition is a testament to our people who embody a culture of stewardship by championing community care and well-being across the country.' The firm's social impact program, BDO Counts, is employee-driven and focuses on four cause areas chosen by its professionals: Children & Youth, Education & Literacy, Human Rights and Environment. Since launching its evolved social impact strategy in 2023, BDO has introduced a variety of new programs and initiatives. Most notably, the firm announced its first national nonprofit cause partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, which aims to create a pathway to economic empowerment and brighter prospects for the next generation through mentorship. 'This is an exciting achievement and underscores the significant strides our firm has made in advancing our social impact strategy,' said Chad Gabriel, Social Impact Senior Director at BDO USA. 'I'm incredibly proud of what we have accomplished together and look forward to continuing our efforts to drive meaningful change in our communities.' For more than a decade, The Civic 50 has served as the national standard for corporate citizenship and showcases how leading companies are moving social impact and community to the core of their business. This comprehensive survey for companies with annual revenues of at least $1 billion evaluates the scale, sophistication and impact of their employee volunteering, community engagement and corporate philanthropy work. 'In an ever-evolving landscape, companies are looking to ensure that they can meet the needs of their communities, customers, and stakeholders,' said Jennifer Sirangelo, president and CEO, Points of Light. 'Companies like BDO are leading the way in showing how social impact benefits their employees' well-being, strengthens the communities where they do business, and brings value and meaning to their work. Their efforts provide a model for others looking to bring the benefits of volunteering and social impact to their workforce, and they're extremely deserving of this recognition.' The Civic 50 survey is administered by True Impact, and the results are analyzed by VeraWorks. The survey instrument consists of quantitative and multiple-choice questions that inform the scoring process. The Civic 50 is the only survey and ranking system that exclusively measures corporate community engagement. About BDO USA Our purpose is helping people thrive, every day. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization. BDO is the brand name for the BDO network and for each of the BDO Member Firms. BDO USA, P.C., a Virginia professional corporation, is the U.S. member of BDO International Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, and forms part of the international BDO network of independent member firms. For more information, please visit: About Points of Light Points of Light is a nonpartisan, global nonprofit organization that inspires, equips, and mobilizes millions of people to take action that creates a positive impact through volunteering and civic engagement. Through partnerships with nonprofits, companies and social impact leaders, the organization galvanizes volunteers to meet critical needs for healthier and more resilient communities. As the world's largest organization dedicated to increasing volunteer service, Points of Light engages more than 3.8 million volunteers across 32 countries. For more information, visit
Globe and Mail
6 days ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
John Deere Recognized as Top Community-Minded Company in the U.S. for Fourth Straight Year
Record-breaking community contributions earn national acclaim in The Civic 50 MOLINE, Ill., June 4, 2025 /CNW/ -- John Deere employees have once again set new records in volunteerism over the past year, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to community giving.
Yahoo
6 days ago
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Parent company of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan, Point32Health, recognized as one of the most community-minded organizations in the country
Named by Points of Light to The Civic 50 for the fifth time CANTON, Mass., June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The parent company of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan, Point32Health, was named to Points of Light's The Civic 50 for the fifth time. The Civic 50 recognizes the top socially responsible organizations in the United States and showcases how leading companies are moving social impact and community into their practices, values and core business. "Our colleagues' dedication to the people and communities we serve is evident across all aspects of our organization – from our Foundation community investments to colleague engagement in service and giving to business practices that prioritize people and their well-being," said Eileen Auen, executive chair of Point32Health. "We know that for our business to thrive, communities must also thrive. That's why community is central to our purpose to guide and empower healthier lives for everyone." In 2024, Point32Health and the Point32Health Foundation gave nearly $14 million in grants, matching gifts, sponsorships, volunteer time, in-kind and other contributions to support nonprofit organizations in local communities. Colleagues volunteered 13,215 hours, valued by Independent Sector at more than $525,000. "In an ever-evolving landscape, companies are looking to ensure that they can meet the needs of their communities, customers and stakeholders," said Jennifer Sirangelo, president and CEO, Points of Light. "Companies like Point32Health are leading the way in showing how social impact benefits their employees' well-being, strengthens the communities where they do business, and brings value and meaning to their work. Their efforts provide a model for others looking to bring the benefits of volunteering and social impact to their workforce and they're extremely deserving of this recognition." Point32Health was one of only six New England-based companies named to the list. The Civic 50 survey is administered by True Impact, and the results are analyzed by VeraWorks. The survey instrument consists of quantitative and multiple-choice questions that inform the scoring process. The Civic 50 is the only survey and ranking system that exclusively measures corporate community engagement. To view the Points of Light report and see the full list of The Civic 50 2025 honorees, visit View original content: SOURCE Point32Health
Yahoo
6 days ago
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Charles Schwab Named One of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the U.S. for Ninth Consecutive Year
WESTLAKE, Texas, June 04, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Charles Schwab has been named a Civic 50 honoree, making it one of the top 50 most community-minded companies in the country according to Points of Light, the world's largest organization dedicated to increasing volunteering. For more than a decade, The Civic 50 has served as the national standard for corporate citizenship and showcases how leading companies are driving social impact, corporate citizenship, and community engagement to the core of their business. This comprehensive survey for companies with annual revenues of at least $1 billion evaluates the scale, sophistication and impact of their employee volunteering, community engagement and corporate philanthropy work. "Schwab is committed to helping people achieve brighter futures by investing in financial education and supporting the communities where our clients and employees live and work," said Schwab President and CEO Rick Wurster. "It is an honor to be recognized again by Points of Light for our efforts to empower communities and help more Americans take control of their financial lives." Schwab's focus on financial education is rooted in the belief that everyone should have the opportunity to achieve financial well-being. Schwab helps to level the economic playing field and close the financial education gap through nonprofit partnerships and grants, trained employee volunteers, and free financial education content for kids through adults, helping people build the practical money habits needed over a lifetime. In addition to financial literacy, Schwab employees volunteer thousands of hours annually through Schwab Volunteer Week, skills-based volunteerism programs, and other employee-driven volunteer initiatives that benefit nonprofits, schools, and communities nationwide. Schwab also provides financial, people, and intellectual resources in support of local causes that are responsive to community needs and reflective of employees' interests. In 2024, Charles Schwab granted $21.3 million to nonprofits nationwide, including $2.5 million for employee matching gifts, while 12,300 employees volunteered 160,000 hours in service to their local communities through Schwab's paid time to volunteer program. "In an ever-evolving landscape, companies are looking to ensure that they can meet the needs of their communities, customers, and stakeholders," said Jennifer Sirangelo, president and CEO, Points of Light. "Companies like Charles Schwab are leading the way in showing how social impact benefits their employee's well-being, strengthens the communities where they do business, and brings value and meaning to their work. Their efforts provide a model for others looking to bring the benefits of volunteering and social impact to their workforce and they're extremely deserving of this recognition." The Civic 50 survey is administered by True Impact, and the results are analyzed by VeraWorks. The survey instrument consists of quantitative and multiple-choice questions that inform the scoring process. The Civic 50 is the only survey and ranking system that exclusively measures corporate community engagement. About Charles Schwab At Charles Schwab (NYSE: SCHW), we believe in the power of investing to help individuals create a better tomorrow. Our history of challenging the status quo in our industry has led to innovations that benefit investors, as well as the advisors and employers who serve them. For more information, visit Follow us on X, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram. About Charles Schwab Foundation Charles Schwab Foundation is an independent nonprofit public benefit corporation, funded by The Charles Schwab Corporation and classified by the IRS as a charity under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Foundation is neither a part of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (member SIPC) nor its parent company, The Charles Schwab Corporation. Its mission is to help people of all backgrounds achieve brighter futures by advancing financial literacy and fostering stronger communities. More information is available at About Points of Light Points of Light is a nonpartisan, global nonprofit organization that inspires, equips, and mobilizes millions of people to take action that creates a positive impact through volunteering and civic engagement. Through partnerships with nonprofits, companies and social impact leaders, the organization galvanizes volunteers to meet critical needs for healthier and more resilient communities. As the world's largest organization dedicated to increasing volunteer service, Points of Light engages more than 3.8 million volunteers across 32 countries. For more information, visit (0625-02C6) View source version on Contacts Media Contact: Danielle Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
