Comic Relief USA

Fundraising

Children of Fallen Patriots | November 09, 2022

Thirteen proved to be a lucky number for Children of Fallen Patriots as the non-profit announced it raised over 2.5 million dollars in donations during its annual Greenwich Gala. This year's Gala recognized the organization's 20th year serving Gold Star families and hosted more than 500 individuals for an evening of patriotic generosity, raising funds to further the charity's mission of providing scholarships and educational counseling to children who lost a parent serving in the arm...

BJ’s Charitable Foundation | February 11, 2020

BJ's Wholesale Club (NYSE: BJ) a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs in the Eastern United States, today announced a $50,000 donation to Philabundance, a Feeding America® member food bank. The donation from the BJ’s Charitable Foundation is part of the retailer’s initiative to help end hunger in Pennsylvania. “BJ’s is dedicated to nourishing our communities and helping families thrive by improving access to basic essentials including fresh, nutritious f...

Hawaiian Airlines | February 19, 2020

Hawaiian Airlines and HawaiianMiles members donated 35 million miles to 13 local nonprofits in 2019 through their member giving program. Each organization received an average of 2.8 million miles to support services aligned with Hawaiian’s corporate pillars of culture, education, environment and health and human services in Hawaii. The airline matches up to a half-million miles of the total donations made annually to each nonprofit....

Social Movements and Community, Philanthropy

Businesswire | July 10, 2023

Upbound Group, Inc., a leading provider of technology driven and flexible leasing solutions for consumers through its operating brands including Rent-A-Center® and Acima®, continued our partnership and donated $100,000 to Hire Heroes USA for the second consecutive year. The organization is dedicated to support veterans and military spouses get hired and retain their jobs. Upbound supports charities and organizations that align with its community pillars: disaster relief,...