Tag: Supporting

APEC and Airbnb: Supporting economic opportunity through travel dispersal

Airbnb plans to invest nearly $5 million to help new communities across the APEC member economies reap the benefits of tourism. WEBWIRE – Friday, November 17, 2023 To mark the opening of the APEC Summit in San Francisco, Airbnb today released a report highlighting how Airbnb is contributing to APECs goals to promote cross-border travel in its member economies and expand economic opportunity to more people in more destinations. In 2023 and 2024, Airbnb plans to invest nearly $5 million to help new communities across the APEC member economies reap the benefits of tourism by partnering with organizations committed to ... Read more

Japan – TMF Starts Supporting the Sustainable Expansion of “Good Driver Lessons” that Leverage Knowledge and Skills Developed Through Motorsports for Safe Driving

The Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) has started supporting the sustainable expansion of Good Driver Lesson (GDL), a Sapporo-based non-profit contributing to the prevention of traffic accidents through safe driving lessons conducted by professional drivers. GDL Website: https://gooddriver.jp/ With the percentage of traffic accidents involving elderly drivers increasing in recent years, many regions are seeking to further expand traffic safety measures. Against this backdrop, GDL was established in 2019 based on professional drivers wanting to give back to communities that have provided significant cooperation with hosting rally competitions. In 2022, nine lessons were held nationwide in conjunction with such rallies. The ... Read more

WeTransfer’s Supporting Act Foundation announces recipients of its inaugural grants

AMSTERDAM – WEBWIRE – Friday, December 16, 2022 Grants and bursaries worth a total of 600,000 are being donated by The Supporting Act Foundation to 26 emerging artists, artist-led initiatives, and grassroots arts organizations Founded by WeTransfer in 2021, The Supporting Act Foundation is dedicated to fostering a diverse creative landscape and providing opportunities for marginalized groups in the arts WeTransfer is a certified B Corporation, and has a longstanding commitment to using its platform for good, donating 30% of advertising space to support artists and causes The Supporting Act Foundation, launched by WeTransfer in 2021 as an independent charity, ... Read more

Junk Boss Junk Removal is Supporting Local Charity

 Junk Boss Junk Removal, a professional and insured junk removal company, is committed to give back to the West Palm Beach community and the surrounding areas. They are doing so by partnering with Reboot Charity through donating a portion of their profits during the month of April. Reboot Charity, established in 2012, supports volunteers and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) by providing technology, tools, and logistics to amplify the impact of their work. Without external aid, many organizations would be highly limited in their ability to assist the community. Junk Boss Junk Removal is asking you to help invest in the community ... Read more

Canada – Supporting Growth and Resilience in PEI’s Agri-Food Sector

New food scale-up facility and PEI Potato Industry Market Diversification and Recovery Plan will help producers and agri-food businesses expand and diversify markets March 11, 2022 · Borden-Carleton, Prince Edward Island · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) Prince Edward Island is home to a strong and vibrant food economy, built on the Island’s natural resources and an innovative value-added food manufacturing sector. As market and consumer demands evolve, PEI’s agri-food industry continues to adapt and grow through increased automation, strategic collaboration, and market diversification. The Government of Canada is taking steps to ensure farmers and agri-food businesses are ready to ... Read more