To help CSR teams determine the best course of action, BCCCC is tapping our vast member community, gathering insights from companies across the U.S. We hope one or more of the following examples may prove helpful to anyone preparing to address hurricane relief, recovery, or resilience for internal and external stakeholders. 

An updated roundup of corporate responses to Hurricanes Milton and Helene

A list of NPOs to which companies and foundations are donating 

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The latest conversation on hurricane relief (BCCCC MEMBERS ONLY)

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More News and Program Highlights from BCCCC Member Companies...

Mental health challenges in the workplace are increasingly concerning, particularly among the dedicated individuals in Alberta's charitable sector who are on the frontline of addressing complex social issues. Recognizing this urgent need, ATB Financial and GreenShield (two BCCCC members) are proud to announce a ground-breaking partnership aimed at delivering essential mental health support to the one in twenty Albertans working in this vital sector. 

The project will begin with a two-year pilot phase, providing quality and tailored mental health support, including virtual therapy and Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Outcomes and learnings will inform future work to further impact those working in the social sector. World Mental Health Day on October 10th serves as a powerful reminder to prioritize mental health for everyone.

"The challenges faced by those on the frontlines—those who tirelessly support our most vulnerable communities—demand urgent attention and action. A staggering 68% of social sector leaders report a surge in demand for their services. By investing in the mental health and wellness of social sector employees, we are not only supporting these incredible individuals but also reinforcing the foundation of a stronger, more compassionate Alberta," stated Barb Sundquist, Vice President ESG at ATB Financial.

"As a proudly Canadian nonprofit health and benefits company, our mission of Better Health for All has been our driving force for nearly 70 years," says Mandy Mail, Executive Vice President, GreenShield Cares. "We are inspired by the values and commitment of those working in the social sector. We recognize the challenges they face in balancing increasing demands with constrained resources. That's why we are honoured to partner with ATB Financial to offer free mental health services, supporting resilience within Alberta's social sector."

Welcome new BCCCC member: FICO

FICO powers decisions that help people and businesses around the world prosper. Founded in 1956, the company is a pioneer in the use of predictive analytics and data science to improve operational decisions. FICO holds more than 200 U.S. and foreign patents on technologies that increase profitability, customer satisfaction and growth for businesses in financial services, insurance, telecommunications, health care, retail and many other industries.

Using FICO solutions, businesses in more than 100 countries do everything from protecting 4 billion payment cards from fraud, to improving financial inclusion, to increasing supply chain resiliency. The FICO® Score, used by 90% of top U.S. lenders, is the standard measure of consumer credit risk in the U.S. and has been made available in over 40 other countries, improving risk management, credit access and transparency.

Read more about the company and its corporate responsibility policies here. 

Point32Health Foundation recently announced grants totaling $230,000 to support nonprofit organizations in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island. These investments advance civic engagement and equity in aging. In addition, the Foundation board committed significant resources over the next five years through its endowment to support social and racial justice work around the region. Investments in community-based organizations will begin in 2025.

“We know that for our company to be strong, the places where we live and work also must thrive,” said Greg Shell, chair of the Point32Health Foundation board of directors and vice chair of board for the parent company, Point32Health. “This long-term commitment through our endowment to social and racial justice, as well as these new grants, signal our values and how we prioritize engaging diverse voices of people experiencing systemic barriers.”

During the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Nike demonstrated its always-on commitment to creating an equitable and inclusive future of sport. In July, Nike and France’s National Sports Agency published a playbook through their Team Go Girls initiative, providing organizations across the country helpful guidance in removing barriers that girls face when accessing sport.

Nike is continuing its involvement with the Olympic Refuge Foundation through a project that offers sport clubs in the Paris area training on how to best provide safe experiences for all individuals and increase access to sport for recently arrived refugees.

Finally, Nike’s new career program, GameOn, is designed to expand and develop the talent pipeline of individuals who pursue careers in sports by providing meaningful work experience for all athletes, including those with disabilities.

Corporate social responsibility leaders from across the country are gathering this November, on the Boston College campus, to study at BC's Carroll School of Management. After five days of learning, the participants (coming from companies like S&P Global, BMO Financial, UKG, Wells Fargo, Cox Enterprises, and more) will reconvene at the 2025 International Corporate Citizenship Conference, where they will be awarded certificates in Corporate Citizenship Leadership.

This Leadership Academy cohort is 90% full, but if you're a senior leader working in CSR/ESG, there's still time to apply! 

Get started here. Or ask us for more info at ccc@bc.edu.

LOOK! UPCOMING EVENTS IN 2024 & 2025:

OCT 30 | MEMBER MEETUP - Building a more inclusive corporate citizenship program

NOV 13 | WEBINAR | Diverse Supply Chain Programs

NOV 18-22 | LEADERSHIP ACADEMY - A certification program for senior leaders

NOV 20 | MEMBER MEETUP - A Smart Approach to Nonprofit Board Service

DEC 11 | WEBINAR - Addressing Food Insecurity

JAN 8 | WEBINAR - Profile of the Professionals Report

JAN 29 | MEETUP - Corporate Giving Approaches: Direct vs. Foundation

FEB 3-7, 2025 | SPRING SUMMIT - A fast track to CSR/ESG certification (in San Diego)

MAR 3-7, 2025 | MANAGEMENT INTENSIVE - A 5-day certificate program for CSR managers

APR 6-8, 2025 | The Corporate Citizenship Conference, with convening sponsor, USAA

Please Note: As of October 2024, ALL of BCCCC's online programming (webinars and member meetups) are open exclusively to BCCCC members. If you had previously enjoyed logging in for our free webinars, we encourage you to inquire about membership for your company and all of its employees: ccc@bc.edu.

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