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2 days ago
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Franklin Templeton Celebrates Global Volunteerism During 19th Annual Impact Days
Franklin Templeton Celebrates Annual Impact Days NORTHAMPTON, MA / / August 7, 2025 / Franklin Templeton once again demonstrated its commitment to community service through its 19th annual Impact Days, a global initiative that unites employees in volunteerism and philanthropy. This year, more than 1,000 employees around the world showed their generous spirit completing 117 volunteer projects. From distributing school bags to children or preparing and serving meals to supporting organizations like Habitat for Humanity, volunteers made a visible impact while reaffirming their commitment to service. June was exciting, and there are many great stories to share. This article covers global initiatives only. Missing Maps Project Franklin Templeton employees participated in the ninth annual Missing Maps project, a virtual global volunteer opportunity to map areas missing from maps, which helps disaster relief efforts. Franklin Templeton donated to Save the Children for each participant who logged at least 60 minutes of mapping in June. Global CAN Competition The annual food drive and CANstruction competition brought creativity and generosity together, with employees from nine locations collecting over 4,000 cans and other dry food items. Teams built sculptures from the donations, with Short Hills, NJ office winning the photo contest for their "Ben's Diner" sculpture and Mexico City winning the video contest with their rendition of the Angel of Independence. Each winning team received a donation to a local charitable organization of choice. Andrew Kleinwaks from Short Hills shared, "Each year we try to raise the bar-not just to challenge other offices, but to challenge ourselves. The bigger our structure, the greater the benefit for the recipient of our CANstruction materials." The firm's annual fitness charity challenge saw 305 employees from 79 teams log over 44 million steps to raise funds for a meaningful cause. Together we walked an incredible 44,487,794 steps-totaling approximately 21,064 miles (33,899 km). That is roughly the distance from New York City to Tokyo and back-twice! To honor the dedication of employees, Franklin Templeton donated to Save the Children in recognition of this achievement. Freerice Challenge Additionally, employees participated in the Freerice online trivia challenge, donating over 2.29 million grains of rice through the World Food Program. Global Involved Day Impact Days concluded on June 24 with Global Involved Day, where employees proudly wore their volunteer T-shirts to celebrate a month of meaningful service. From Poznan to Kuala Lumpur, the spirit of giving and community was evident across the globe. About Franklin TempletonFranklin Resources, Inc. [NYSE:BEN] is a global investment management organization with subsidiaries operating as Franklin Templeton and serving clients in over 150 countries. Franklin Templeton's mission is to help clients achieve better outcomes through investment management expertise, wealth management and technology solutions. Through its specialist investment managers, the company offers specialization on a global scale, bringing extensive capabilities in fixed income, equity, alternatives, and multi-asset solutions. With more than 1,500 investment professionals, and offices in major financial markets around the world, the California-based company has over 75 years of investment experience and $1.6 trillion in assets under management as of June 30, 2025. For more information, please visit and follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook. Short Hills CAN food drive sculpture. View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from Franklin Templeton on Contact Info:Spokesperson: Franklin TempletonWebsite: info@ SOURCE: Franklin Templeton View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire 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
Yahoo
02-08-2025
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Purina employees help local causes during Zanesville volunteer event
ZANESVILLE − More than 50 Nestlé Purina team members recently stepped away from their usual factory work to serve the Zanesville community, donating time and energy to support causes ranging from animal welfare to housing and food security. The effort was part of Purina Cares Day, an annual company-wide event that encourages employees to give back. In Zanesville, associates contributed more than 240 volunteer hours to organizations including Big Brothers Big Sisters, United Way, K9 Adoption Center, Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio and Scouting America, according to a community announcement. The event marked the 24th year of Purina Cares Day nationwide and is part of the company's longstanding commitment to enriching the lives of both pets and people. Supporting pets, people and neighborhoods 'Purina is proud to make a positive impact in our community,' said Nabor Carino De Leon, factory manager at the Zanesville Purina facility, in the announcement. 'It was inspiring to see our associates come together, volunteering at so many organizations to strengthen the bonds between people and pets and to support our neighbors.' The Zanesville factory, which opened in 1973, employs more than 150 people and produces pet food brands including Moist & Meaty and Dog Chow Moist Bites. Many of the associates who took part in this year's event are long-time residents who said they were proud to give back locally. Purina's support for animal welfare, food security and housing initiatives reflects the company's belief that 'people and pets are better together.' To learn more about the causes Purina supports, visit This story was created by David DeMille, ddemille@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at This article originally appeared on Zanesville Times Recorder: Purina volunteers help pets and people in Zanesville Solve the daily Crossword
CTV News
31-07-2025
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Wanted: Windsorites to join Ontario Corps
Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex is recruiting local volunteers to be deployed during emergencies. 'We could be deployed anywhere in the province,' Habitat CEO Fiona Coughlin told CTV News. 'We need people who are ready to dig in, help out, ready to roll up their sleeves and pitch in, which is pretty much a regular Habitat volunteer.' Coughlin said the local branch was approached this year to join 12 other agencies in the Corps. Ontario Corps is available to respond to natural disasters or other emergencies with a team of skilled professionals and hundreds of volunteers. 'We're the first Habitat affiliate in the province piloting this program,' Coughlin said. 'We're well known for having a massive team of volunteers in Windsor-Essex.' As of Thursday afternoon, Coughlin said they had 30 people registered for Thursday's information meeting with 11 already working on their training. Each volunteer will go through the standard Habitat training first. 'And then, phase two will be working specifically on emergency response and preparedness, how to use the tools that we've got,' Coughlin said. The $580,000 in provincial funding will also pay for the local Habitat to buy a response vehicle. 'In case of floods, will we be able to transport volunteers, generators, pump equipment, fans, things like that,' Coughlin said. She hopes to be ready to deploy local volunteers by Nov. 1.
CTV News
30-07-2025
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- CTV News
Habitat for Humanity helps 2 new Regina families find homes
WATCH: Two families were given their keys to their new homes on Tuesday, as part of Habitat for Humanity Saskatchewan's Homeowner Initiative.
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26-07-2025
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Affordable housing applications open for two new homes in Readington
Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity is accepting preliminary applications for two low-income homes in the Whitehouse Station section of Readington. The homes, 17A and 17B James St., have three bedrooms, one-and-a-half bathrooms, and approximately 1,350 square feet. Construction is expected to be completed around April of 2026. The homes will sell for $180,000. "We are so excited to begin the homeowner selection process for the James Street homes," stated Raritan Valley Habitat Executive Director Jessica Abbott. "It's harder than ever for people to find affordable housing in New Jersey. Making new homes affordable for hardworking families builds stronger communities and empowers generations to come." To qualify for these homes, applicants must be willing to partner with Raritan Valley Habitat, have a household size of three to six people, and have a household income that does not exceed the maximum levels set for low income by Affordable Housing (UHAC). For households with three people, income must not exceed $69,050; households with four people must not exceed $76,700; households with five people must not exceed $82,850; and households with six people must not exceed $89,000. Applicants must also attend a mandatory orientation available online on Aug. 13, Aug. 16, Sept. 3, or Sept. 13 and submit a preliminary application by Sept. 17. There will be a random drawing to determine the order in which applicants will be considered on Sept. 22. Information, applications, and orientation signups are all available on Raritan Valley Habitat's website at Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity has been building homes, communities, and hope in Somerset and Hunterdon counties since 1991. More: New affordable housing opportunities in New Jersey for July 2025 The Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity homeownership program offers an opportunity to purchase an affordable home with an affordable mortgage. In addition to committing to paying regular mortgage payments, selected qualified applicants contribute between 200 and 400 "sweat equity" hours working on the construction site and at the Habitat ReStore, completing financial literacy training, and contributing to Habitat's work in the office and community. Habitat homes are truly community projects. Volunteers and generous donors fuel every step − from funding to planning, building to homeowner support. In this project, land and funds were provided by Readington Township, with funding from the state Department of Community Affairs (DCA), Hunterdon County (American Rescue Funds), Lowell Johnson Foundation and Arnold Schwartz Foundation. If you are interested in applying for a Habitat home, or if you would like more information go to or call Jessica Abbott at 908-704-0016, ext. 117. To support the New Homeowner, Repair, Almost Home, and Neighborhood Revitalization programs by making a donation, go to or mail a donation to Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity, P.O. Box 330, Pluckemin, NJ 07978. For individuals and groups who would like to volunteer, go to To shop, donate, or volunteer at the ReStore, go to email: cmakin@ Cheryl Makin is an award-winning feature, news and education reporter for part of the USA Today Network. Contact: Cmakin@ or @CherylMakin. To get unlimited access, please subscribe or activate your digital account today. This article originally appeared on NJ affordable housing applications open for new homes in Readington Solve the daily Crossword
