BAE Systems employees in Rancho Bernardo, Ca. will donate 670 new bicycles and safety helmets to military families, according to a company statement. The San Diego office partnered with the United Service Organizations in the donation campaign and the equipment will be distributed on December 4. “Our employees work closely with the military every day, …
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The Maximus Foundation has distributed nearly $150,000 in grants to more than 65 non-profit organizations as part of its fall grant cycle. Maximus said the foundation is its philanthropic arm, providing financial assistance to many of the same populations and local communities the company works with as a health and …
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Raytheon donated $50,000 to Student Veterans of America as part of its partnership with SVA to help provide career guidance and opportunities to service members pursuing higher education degrees. SVA said the company presented the donation during a Veterans Day reception Sunday in Massachusetts. “Our partnership with Student Veterans of …
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Verizon will continue sponsoring USO lounges in four airports within the Washington metropolitan region, the company announced Monday. The company will continue its partnership with the USO of Metropolitan Washington by sponsoring lounges at Reagan National, Baltimore/Washington International, Joint Base Andrews and Dulles International Airport. Verizon is also launching Operation …
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The USO of Metropolitan Washington recognized DynCorp International, Verizon and Science Applications International Corp. with a 2012 Circle of the Stars Award at the USO’s Stars and Stripes Night held Thursday. During the ceremony at the Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel, DynCorp was named to the USO’s Four-Star level, the highest …
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Deloitte recently reached the $1 million fundraising mark for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society initiative called Team in Training where employees raise funds and complete a marathon, half marathon, century ride or a triathlon. Robin Lineberger, chief executive officer of Deloitte Federal Government Services, Deloitte Consulting LLP, accepted an award …
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STG Chairman and CEO Simon Lee will accept an alumni achievement award from George Washington University Thursday, recognizing his philanthropic contributions to educational and community initiatives. The company said the Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award is the highest form of recognition to an alumnus given by the university and the George …
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SAP and Intel are among several corporate sponsors of a PGA Tour-affiliated golf tournament to raise funds for a national military outreach initiative, SAP announced Thursday. Birdies for the Brave will take place Monday in the Tampa, Fla. region, with House Speaker John Boehner and Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell listed as …
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Booz Allen Hamilton is partnering with the Salute Military Golf Association to sponsor golf tournaments for soldiers injured in Afghanistan and Iraq, the company announced Monday. Bethesda Country Club in Bethesda, Md. is one of six locations hosting the Wounded Warrior Golf Tournament. Other locations include San Diego; Charleston, S.C.; …
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GTSI Corp. is holding its second annual five-kilometer race Oct. 13 at its Herndon, Va. headquarters to raise funds for the Wounded Warrior Project, the company announced Tuesday. Last year’s GTSI Charity 5K Run/Walk raised more than $45,000 in donations, the company said. “The GTSI Charity 5K Run/Walk brings together …
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SAIC Inc. has received recognition for its work with veteran-owned small business, the company announced Tuesday. The National Veteran Small Business Coalition recognized the company at its Veteran Entrepreneur Training Symposium Tuesday, during the “Champions of Veteran Enterprise” luncheon in Reno, Nev. NVSBC works to help veterans transition into the …
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Maximus‘ foundation has distributed $100,000 to dozens of nonprofit organizations, including several that are located in the Washington area, the company announced Thursday. The donations are part of the foundation’s spring grant cycle. Funds donated by employees go to organizations that address issues such as homelessness, job loss, child abuse …
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NJVC announced Wednesday it raised $26,300 to benefit the USO Metropolitan Washington and USO of Missouri, Inc. The money was generated through its 10th annual golf tournament on May 7 at Belmont Country Club in Ashburn, Va. The Vienna, Va.-based firm said the event attracted more than 140 participants ranging …
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George Mason University‘s received a $1 million grant from Northrop Grumman Corp in support of the Virginia initiative for science teaching and achievements program. The Falls Church, Va.-based firm announced Monday the program benefits high-need schools in the science disciplines. Linda Mills, corporate vice president and president of Northrop’s information …
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Northrop Grumman Corp. announced Friday it awarded a $50 thousand grant to the Great Minds in science, technology, engineering, mathematics technology program. The Falls Church, Va.-based firm said the award will fund two Viva Technology programs this fall coordinated by its Hispanic employee resource group, One Adelante. Sandra Evers-Manly, president …
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