Corporation for National and Community Service Honors UPS for Commitment, Leadership.ATLANTA -- The Corporation for National and Community Service The Corporation for National and Community Service, or CNCS, was created as an independent agency of the United States Government by The National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993. has honored UPS for its outstanding corporate citizenship Corporate Citizenship The extent to which businesses are socially responsible in meeting legal, ethical and economic responsibilities placed on them by shareholders. The aim it to create higher standards of living and quality of life in the community in which it operates, while and generosity with its first-ever Corporate Spirit of Service Award. A leader in corporate service and volunteering, UPS donated nearly $40 million to the communities it served during 2004. The heart of the company's philanthropic phil·an·throp·ic also phil·an·throp·i·cal adj. 1. Of, relating to, or marked by philanthropy; humanitarian. 2. Organized to provide humanitarian or charitable assistance: outreach is the 'Neighbor to Neighbor' program, through which UPS's 384,000 employees volunteer to improve impoverished neighborhoods throughout the world. In addition, an internship internship /in·tern·ship/ (in´tern-ship) the position or term of service of an intern in a hospital. internship, n the course work or practicum conducted in a professional dental clinic. program allows senior level executives to experience the social and economic challenges in communities by spending a month living and working at sites run by non-profit agencies. When President Bush issued his call to service in 2002, UPS responded by becoming a founding and active member of the peer-to-peer group Business Strengthening America and has been the principal private supporter of the USA Freedom Corps The USA Freedom Corps is a body within the Executive Office of the President of the United States, the President serving as its chair. Its creation was announced by George W. website, the world's largest clearinghouse of volunteer opportunities. In addition, UPS joined the Corporation for National and Community Service in funding a landmark national study to assess the ability of our nation's charities to utilize and mobilize mo·bi·lize v. 1. To make mobile or capable of movement. 2. To restore the power of motion to a joint. 3. To release into the body, as glycogen from the liver. volunteers. Cynthia J. Burleson, a member of the Corporation's board of directors, presented the award at the annual National Conference on Volunteering and Service in Washington, D.C., recently, noting that UPS has been in the business of philanthropy philanthropy, the spirit of active goodwill toward others as demonstrated in efforts to promote their welfare. The term is often used interchangeably with charity. for 50 years. "UPS exemplifies the spirit of service and serves as a role model for others. UPS is a leader in defining the emerging needs of our sector." "This award celebrates a legacy begun by our founder nearly 100 years ago and honors a tradition of community service embraced throughout our organization globally," said Evern Cooper Epps, president of The UPS Foundation. "Over the years, we have learned that businesses and nonprofit A corporation or an association that conducts business for the benefit of the general public without shareholders and without a profit motive. Nonprofits are also called not-for-profit corporations. Nonprofit corporations are created according to state law. partners can share management best practices and foster innovative approaches that are critical to addressing local needs and improving our communities." Building on its support, at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service, UPS launched a new collaborative initiative called IMPACT: A Fund for Change Through Volunteerism and has committed $1 million to it over three years. The purpose of the Fund is to encourage donors to collaborate to support positive community change by helping organizations manage volunteers more effectively. More information on the IMPACT Fund can be found at www.volunteerimpactfund.org. The National Conference on Volunteering and Service is co-sponsored by the Corporation for National and Community Service, the Points of Light Foundation and the Volunteer Center National Network. It's the largest gathering of leaders in the national service and volunteer networks. Through workshops, general sessions, exhibits, "town hall" gatherings, and informal get-togethers, volunteer and national service leaders share information, gain skills, and develop strategies to engage more Americans more effectively in volunteer service to meet pressing social needs. Founded in 1951 and based in Atlanta, Ga., The UPS Foundation identifies specific areas where its support will clearly impact social issues. The UPS Foundation's major initiatives currently include programs that support increased global volunteerism, literacy and hunger relief. In 2004, The UPS Foundation donated more than $39.9 million to charitable organizations This article is about charitable organizations. For other uses of the word charity, see Charity. A charitable organization (also known as a charity) is an organization with charitable purposes only. worldwide. UPS is the world's largest package delivery company and a global leader in supply chain services, offering an extensive range of options for synchronizing synchronizing, n a technique that a therapist uses to coordinate his or her breath with that of the client; builds trust and establishes relationship. the movement of goods, information and funds. Headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., UPS serves more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. UPS's stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) World's largest marketplace for securities. The exchange began as an informal meeting of 24 men in 1792 on what is now Wall Street in New York City. (UPS) and the company can be found on the Web at UPS.com. The Corporation for National and Community Service provides opportunities for Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve their communities and countries through three programs: Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, and Learn and Serve America Learn and Serve America is a United States government program under the authority of the Corporation For National and Community Service. Its mission is to provide opportunities for students nation-wide to participate in service learning projects, and to gain valuable experience . Together with the USA Freedom Corps, the Corporation is working to foster a culture of citizenship, service, and responsibility, and to help all Americans answer the President's Call to Service. For more information, call 202-606-5000 or visit http://www.nationalservice.gov. |
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