The Coca-Cola Foundation -- the global philanthropic arm of The
Coca-Cola Company -- awarded US$36 million in grants to 105 community
organizations during the first quarter of 2013. The grants support the
Foundations global priority areas and the Companys three-part
sustainability approach, focused on enhancing peoples well-being,
building strong communities and protecting the environment.
Coca-Cola wants to be a positive force in communities around the
world, said Lisa M. Borders, Chair of The Coca-Cola Foundation and Vice
President of Global Community Connections for The Coca-Cola Company.
Through these grants, we have an amazing opportunity to make a real
difference for millions of people by supporting personal well-being
programs, improving access to critical natural resources such as clean
water and supporting many other sustainable community programs.
During the first quarter 2013, The Foundation awarded:
·
$12 million for physical activity and well-being programs;
·
$12 million for water stewardship, recycling, and environmental
programs; and
·
$12 million for local priorities and social well-being programs, such
as access to education opportunities, youth development, economic
empowerment, HIV/AIDS and malaria prevention and other civic
initiatives.
Those organizations receiving grant funding from The Coca-Cola
Foundation during the first quarter of 2013 include:
*WELL-BEING*
*Active Healthy Living*
·
*American College Of Sports Medicine Foundation, Inc.,*
Georgia
Exercise Is Medicine Network, *United States*, $80,000
·
*American Friends of The University of Ulster*, Sports for
Life All Island, *Europe*, $350,000
·
*American University Of Beirut*, Evidence-Based Nutrition
Intervention Program, *Eurasia*
*and Africa*, $90,000
·
*Amerihealth Mercy Foundation*, Health Ministry Empowerment
Tour, *United States* $25,000
·
*Beijing Normal University Education Foundation, *Balanced
Diet Active Living,*
*
*China*, $400,000
·
*Camp Twin Lakes*, Paddle Board Program and Camper
Scholarships, *United States*, $30,000
·
*Catholic Charities Community Services,* Archdiocese of New York,
Youth Challenge,
*United States,* $1.5 million
·
*Center for Health Policies and Services,*
Healthy Lifestyle
Educational Project II,
*United States*, $404,000
·
*Croatian Diabetes Association, *Diaeuro 2013, *Croatia,*
$70,000
·
*Danceact Seminar, *Danceactive Estonia Emotion in Motion!,*
Estonia*, $75,600
·
*Education Foundation for Clinton City and Anderson County Schools,
Inc*., Making A Difference Through Community Gardens, *United
States*, $25,000
·
*Education Foundation for Clinton City and Anderson County Schools,*
Get Moving!,
*United States*, $25,000
·
*Epode International Network*, Epode France, A Gold Standard
Reference Obesity Prevention Programme, *Belgium*, $405,000
·
*Fort Worth Promotion and Development Fund,*
Fitworth, *United
States*, $25,000
·
*Friends of the World Food Program, Inc.,* Project
Thrive Colombia, *Colombia*, $72,746
·
*Gameday Healthy Kids Foundation,*
Healthy Kids Program, *United
States*, $25,000
·
*Generation Europe Foundation, *My Choices Planner, *Belgium,*
$550,000
·
*Girls, Inc.,*
Step It Up: Mind+Body Expansion, *United
States*, $100,000
·
*Hollenbeck Police Activities League,* Fit 4 Kids, *United
States, *$25,000
·
*Horizons National Student Enrichment Program, Inc.*, Active
Healthy Living Program,
*United States*, $100,000
·
*Klichko Brothers Foundation,* Call Your Friends Lets Play
Together!, *Ukraine*, $200,000
·
*Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition, *Walk N Rollers
Active Youth Engagement Program, *United States*, $25,000
·
*Miami Childrens Hospital Foundation,* Healthy Chicas at
Miami Childrens Hospital,*
*
*United States*,
$25,000
·
*National 4-H Council,*
Youth Voice: Youth Council, *United
States*, $250,000
·
*National Recreation and Park Association*, Coca-Cola Troops
for Fitness,
*United States*, $3 million
·
*Olimpiady Specjalne Polska (Special Olympics), *Active
Lifestyles For All Special Olympics, *Poland*, $30,000
·
*Polish Society of Dietetics,*
Wise Nutrition, Healthy
Generation, *Poland*, $464,000
·
*Portland Parks Foundation, *Healthy Active Communities
Through Parks, *United States*, $25,000
·
*Recipe for Success, *Seed-to-Plate Nutrition Education and
Classroom Physical Activity,
*United States*, $25,000
·
*San Antonio Food Bank,*
Mobilizing Health and Fitness
Resources to Neighborhoods,
*United States*, $300,000
·
*San Antonio Sports Foundation,*
Mobilizing Health and Fitness
Resources to Neighborhoods, *United States*, $1.2 million
·
*Special Olympics Great Britain, *2013 National Summer Games,
*United Kingdom*, $414,380
·
*Spelman College, *Wellness Revolution, *United States,*
$250,000
·
*Szkolny Zwiazek Sportowy* (Sport School Association), Leader
Sports Animators 2013, *Poland*, $272,000
·
*Think Detroit Police Athletic League, Inc.,* 2013 Soccer for
Success, *United States*, $100,000
·
*Udruzenje Gradjana Delpas (Civil Association Delpas),* Find
the Right Measure,
*Serbia*, $315,000
·
*United States Olympic Committee,*
U. S. Training Center in
Colorado Springs: A Campaign for Excellence, *United States*,
$250,000
·
*YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles,*
YMCA Play Program, *United
States*, $25,000
*PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT*
*Water*
·
*Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation, Inc.,*
Agos
Crest Ram Pump Project,
*Philippines,* $265,565
·
*Anacostia Watershed Society, *Anacostia Watershed
Environmental Education & Outdoor Recreation, *United States*,
$25,000
·
*Coca-Cola Africa Foundation - Global Environment & Technology
Foundation*, Replenish Africa Initiative (RAIN), *Africa*,
$6.7 million
·
*Europarc Deutschland E. V.,*
Old Elbe Klieken - Restoration
Of An Old River Oxbow,
*Germany,* $390,000
·
*Earth Day Network Philippines, Inc.,* Agos Ram Pump Project, *Philippines,*
$626,935
·
*Forest And Sea For Life Foundation*, Enhancing The Capability
Of Community Organizations And Klong Yan Watershed, *Thailand*,
$139,355
·
*Lupin Human Welfare And Research Foundation*, Integrated
Watershed Area Development Approach For Dholpur District, *Rajasthan,
India*, $351,568
·
*Pronatura México, A.C.,*
Catch Water Ponds in Seven
Communities in Mexico, *Mexico*, $600,000
·
*Shenzhen One Foundation Philanthropy Foundation,*
Clean Water
Project, China, $557,000
·
*Umweltorganisation WWF International Danube-Carpathian Programme,*
Wetland Restoration In The Mura-Drava-Danube Area, *Austria,*
$310,000
·
*United Nations Development Programme*, Supplementary to the
Ongoing Integrated Water Replenish Initiatives in China, *China*,
$800,000
·
*Chattahoochee River Keeper,* Keeping Our Waters and Citizens
Healthy,
*United States*, $25,000
·
*Fundacion Para La Sostenibilidad y la Equidad (Aliarse),* The
Water Vigilants Program 2013,
*Costa Rica*, $60,000
·
*Korea Green Foundation,* Rainwater Recycling Project, *Korea,
$50,000*
·
*Pronatura Mexico AC*, Cistern Network Program, Mexico,
$80,000
·
*Raleigh International Trust*, Clean Water for Communities, *Malaysia*,
$48,442
·
*Sociedad Espanola De Ornitologia*, Tancat de la Pipa
Natural Wastewater Treatment,
*Spain,* $81,400
*Recycling*
·
*Bakersfield Arc*, Program Development Material Recovery
Facility,
*United States*, $25,000
·
*Piedmont Park Conservancy, *Recycling in Piedmont Park, *United
States*, $20,000
·
*Städa Sverige/Pool2tusen,* Clean Beaches And Water 2013,
*Sweden*,
$300,000
*BUILDING STRONG COMMUNITIES*
*Education*
·
*100 Black Men Of Atlanta, Inc.,*
Project Success Program
Continuation, *United States,* $50,000
·
*American Association of Community Colleges*, New Century
Scholarship Program,
*United States,* $55,000
·
*Army Historical Foundation, *The National Museum Of The
United States Army/The Registry Of
The American Soldier, *United
States*, $1 million
·
*BGSU Foundation, Inc.,*
Coca-Cola First Generation
Scholarship Program, *United States,* $100,000
·
*Coca-Cola Africa Foundation, *Zawadi Africa Educational Fund, *Africa*,
$100,000
·
*Communities In Schools Of Georgia, *CIS Network Empowerment
Initiative, *United States*, $200,000
·
*Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, Inc.,*
Fellows
Program, *United States*, $100,000
·
*Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley*, Parent Education
Academy, *United States*, $50,000
·
*Intercultural Development Research Association*, Coca-Cola
Valued Youth Program,
*United States, *$1 million
·
*Junior Achievement Of Georgia, Inc.,*
JA Biztown And JA
Finance Park, *United States*, $100,000
·
*KIPP Metro Atlanta Collaborative, *KIPP Through College, *United
States*, $50,000
·
*Maine Medical Center,*
Maine Medical Center Education
Program, *United States*, $50,000
·
*National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc*., Metropolitan
Atlanta Chapter, Teens on the Move Scholarship Program, *United
States*, $50,000
·
*Okefenokee Swamp Park,*
Okefenokee Swamp Education Programs, *United
States*, $49,740
·
*Pronatura México, A.C.,* Strengthening Coca-Cola
Environmental Education Activities In Mexico, *Mexico*,
$160,000
·
*Regents Of The University Of California,*
Coca-Cola First
Generation Scholarship Program,
*United States*,
$100,000
·
*Study Hall, Inc.,*
The Study Hall, *United States*,
$100,000
·
*Technical College System Of Georgia Foundation, *Reducing
Achievement Gaps & Increasing College Completion Rates, *United
States*, $100,000
·
*Thorncliffe Neighborhood Office*, Youth Success In School and
Community,
*Canada*, $50,000
·
*Thurgood Marshall College Fund*, Coca-Cola First-Generation
College Scholarships,
*United States*, $150,000
·
*UNCF*, Coca-Cola First Generation College Scholarships, *United
States*, $350,000
·
*University Of Connecticut Foundation, Inc.,* Coca-Cola First
Generation Scholarship Program,
*United States, *$100,000
*HIV/AIDS & Malaria*
·
*Coca-Cola Africa Foundation *- Christian Aid, The Isdell:
Flowers Cross Border Malaria Initiative, *United Kingdom*,
$500,000
·
*Coca-Cola Africa Foundation *- Episcopal Relief &
Development, Netsforlife, *United States*, $500,000
·
*Coca-Cola Africa Foundation *- Hope Worldwide, Ltd., Care And
Support For Orphans And Vulnerable Children In Africa,
*Africa,*
$400,000
*Economic Development*
·
*Chicago Urban League, *Workforce Development: Success
Strategies,
*United States*, $50,000
·
*Milwaukee Urban League, *Employment Assistance Program,
*United
States*, $25,000
·
*Pronatura México, A.C., *Stevia Sustainability Use In Mexico, *Mexico*,
$100,000
*Youth Development*
·
*Aga Khan Foundation USA, *Empowering Youth For Socioeconomic
Development,
*Eurasia and Africa*, $250,000
·
*Drogheda Youth Development, *Youth Empowerment for Droghedas
Youth,
*Ireland,* $25,900
·
*Philadelphia Youth Network, Inc.,*
WorkReady Philadelphia
2013 Summer Internship Program,
*United States,* $25,000
·
*Publishers Forum NGO*, International Childrens Festival
Bookmania,
*Ukraine,* $20,000
·
*Teammates Mentoring Program*, Teammates Mentoring Program,
*United States*, $25,000
*Civic Initiatives*
·
*National Black Arts Festival, *Education and Public Programs,
*United States,* $50,000
·
*National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, *Museum Science
Apprenticeship Program,
*United States,* $100,000.
·
*Blue Star Families,*
Capacity Building and Infrastructure
Improvement, *United States*, $50,000
·
*Reconcile New Orleans, *Creating Pathways to Health and Self
Sufficiency,
*United States,* $25,000
·
*Atlanta Police Foundation, Inc., *The Public Safety: Next
Generation Campaign,
*United States*, $300,000
·
*Pronatura Mexico AC*, Forest Nursery Training in Mexico, *Mexico*,
$20,000
·
*Tampa Bay Watch*, McKay Bay Oyster Reef Creation and
Enhancement Project,
*United States*, $25,000
·
*Victor Pinchuk Foundation*, Zavtra Ua Summer Green Camp, *Ukraine*,
$50,000
·
*Pronatura México, A.C*., Oregano Sustainability Use In
Central Mexico, *Mexico*, $100,000
·
*Pronatura México, A.C.,*
A Silvicultural Model Development In
Mexico, *Mexico*, $150,000
·
*Coca-Cola Africa Foundation *- Citihope International Inc.,
The 2013 Sharehope Program,
*United Sta*tes, $700,000
·
*Coca-Cola Africa Foundation *- Medshare International Inc.,
The Sharehope,
*Eurasia & Africa*, $800,000
*About The Coca-Cola Foundation*
The Coca-Cola Foundation has awarded more than $500 million to support
global sustainable community initiatives, including water stewardship,
community recycling, active healthy living, and education. For more
information about The Coca-Cola Foundation, please go to http://www.coca-colacompany.com/our-company/the-coca-cola-foundation.
*About The Coca-Cola Company*
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company, refreshing consumers with more than 500 sparkling and still
brands. Led by Coca-Cola, the world's most valuable brand, our Company's
portfolio features 16 billion-dollar brands including Diet Coke, Fanta,
Sprite, Coca-Cola Zero, vitaminwater, Powerade, Minute Maid, Simply,
Georgia and Del Valle. Globally, we are the No. 1 provider of sparkling
beverages, ready-to-drink coffees, and juices and juice drinks. Through
the world's largest beverage distribution system, consumers in more than
200 countries enjoy our beverages at a rate of more than 1.8 billion
servings a day. With an enduring commitment to building sustainable
communities, our Company is focused on initiatives that reduce our
environmental footprint, support active, healthy living, create a safe,
inclusive work environment for our associates, and enhance the economic
development of the communities where we operate. Together with our
bottling partners, we rank among the world's top 10 private employers
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Coca-Cola Company -- awarded US$36 million in grants to 105 community
organizations during the first quarter of 2013. The grants support the
Foundations global priority areas and the Companys three-part
sustainability approach, focused on enhancing peoples well-being,
building strong communities and protecting the environment.
Coca-Cola wants to be a positive force in communities around the
world, said Lisa M. Borders, Chair of The Coca-Cola Foundation and Vice
President of Global Community Connections for The Coca-Cola Company.
Through these grants, we have an amazing opportunity to make a real
difference for millions of people by supporting personal well-being
programs, improving access to critical natural resources such as clean
water and supporting many other sustainable community programs.
During the first quarter 2013, The Foundation awarded:
·
$12 million for physical activity and well-being programs;
·
$12 million for water stewardship, recycling, and environmental
programs; and
·
$12 million for local priorities and social well-being programs, such
as access to education opportunities, youth development, economic
empowerment, HIV/AIDS and malaria prevention and other civic
initiatives.
Those organizations receiving grant funding from The Coca-Cola
Foundation during the first quarter of 2013 include:
*WELL-BEING*
*Active Healthy Living*
·
*American College Of Sports Medicine Foundation, Inc.,*
Georgia
Exercise Is Medicine Network, *United States*, $80,000
·
*American Friends of The University of Ulster*, Sports for
Life All Island, *Europe*, $350,000
·
*American University Of Beirut*, Evidence-Based Nutrition
Intervention Program, *Eurasia*
*and Africa*, $90,000
·
*Amerihealth Mercy Foundation*, Health Ministry Empowerment
Tour, *United States* $25,000
·
*Beijing Normal University Education Foundation, *Balanced
Diet Active Living,*
*
*China*, $400,000
·
*Camp Twin Lakes*, Paddle Board Program and Camper
Scholarships, *United States*, $30,000
·
*Catholic Charities Community Services,* Archdiocese of New York,
Youth Challenge,
*United States,* $1.5 million
·
*Center for Health Policies and Services,*
Healthy Lifestyle
Educational Project II,
*United States*, $404,000
·
*Croatian Diabetes Association, *Diaeuro 2013, *Croatia,*
$70,000
·
*Danceact Seminar, *Danceactive Estonia Emotion in Motion!,*
Estonia*, $75,600
·
*Education Foundation for Clinton City and Anderson County Schools,
Inc*., Making A Difference Through Community Gardens, *United
States*, $25,000
·
*Education Foundation for Clinton City and Anderson County Schools,*
Get Moving!,
*United States*, $25,000
·
*Epode International Network*, Epode France, A Gold Standard
Reference Obesity Prevention Programme, *Belgium*, $405,000
·
*Fort Worth Promotion and Development Fund,*
Fitworth, *United
States*, $25,000
·
*Friends of the World Food Program, Inc.,* Project
Thrive Colombia, *Colombia*, $72,746
·
*Gameday Healthy Kids Foundation,*
Healthy Kids Program, *United
States*, $25,000
·
*Generation Europe Foundation, *My Choices Planner, *Belgium,*
$550,000
·
*Girls, Inc.,*
Step It Up: Mind+Body Expansion, *United
States*, $100,000
·
*Hollenbeck Police Activities League,* Fit 4 Kids, *United
States, *$25,000
·
*Horizons National Student Enrichment Program, Inc.*, Active
Healthy Living Program,
*United States*, $100,000
·
*Klichko Brothers Foundation,* Call Your Friends Lets Play
Together!, *Ukraine*, $200,000
·
*Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition, *Walk N Rollers
Active Youth Engagement Program, *United States*, $25,000
·
*Miami Childrens Hospital Foundation,* Healthy Chicas at
Miami Childrens Hospital,*
*
*United States*,
$25,000
·
*National 4-H Council,*
Youth Voice: Youth Council, *United
States*, $250,000
·
*National Recreation and Park Association*, Coca-Cola Troops
for Fitness,
*United States*, $3 million
·
*Olimpiady Specjalne Polska (Special Olympics), *Active
Lifestyles For All Special Olympics, *Poland*, $30,000
·
*Polish Society of Dietetics,*
Wise Nutrition, Healthy
Generation, *Poland*, $464,000
·
*Portland Parks Foundation, *Healthy Active Communities
Through Parks, *United States*, $25,000
·
*Recipe for Success, *Seed-to-Plate Nutrition Education and
Classroom Physical Activity,
*United States*, $25,000
·
*San Antonio Food Bank,*
Mobilizing Health and Fitness
Resources to Neighborhoods,
*United States*, $300,000
·
*San Antonio Sports Foundation,*
Mobilizing Health and Fitness
Resources to Neighborhoods, *United States*, $1.2 million
·
*Special Olympics Great Britain, *2013 National Summer Games,
*United Kingdom*, $414,380
·
*Spelman College, *Wellness Revolution, *United States,*
$250,000
·
*Szkolny Zwiazek Sportowy* (Sport School Association), Leader
Sports Animators 2013, *Poland*, $272,000
·
*Think Detroit Police Athletic League, Inc.,* 2013 Soccer for
Success, *United States*, $100,000
·
*Udruzenje Gradjana Delpas (Civil Association Delpas),* Find
the Right Measure,
*Serbia*, $315,000
·
*United States Olympic Committee,*
U. S. Training Center in
Colorado Springs: A Campaign for Excellence, *United States*,
$250,000
·
*YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles,*
YMCA Play Program, *United
States*, $25,000
*PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT*
*Water*
·
*Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation, Inc.,*
Agos
Crest Ram Pump Project,
*Philippines,* $265,565
·
*Anacostia Watershed Society, *Anacostia Watershed
Environmental Education & Outdoor Recreation, *United States*,
$25,000
·
*Coca-Cola Africa Foundation - Global Environment & Technology
Foundation*, Replenish Africa Initiative (RAIN), *Africa*,
$6.7 million
·
*Europarc Deutschland E. V.,*
Old Elbe Klieken - Restoration
Of An Old River Oxbow,
*Germany,* $390,000
·
*Earth Day Network Philippines, Inc.,* Agos Ram Pump Project, *Philippines,*
$626,935
·
*Forest And Sea For Life Foundation*, Enhancing The Capability
Of Community Organizations And Klong Yan Watershed, *Thailand*,
$139,355
·
*Lupin Human Welfare And Research Foundation*, Integrated
Watershed Area Development Approach For Dholpur District, *Rajasthan,
India*, $351,568
·
*Pronatura México, A.C.,*
Catch Water Ponds in Seven
Communities in Mexico, *Mexico*, $600,000
·
*Shenzhen One Foundation Philanthropy Foundation,*
Clean Water
Project, China, $557,000
·
*Umweltorganisation WWF International Danube-Carpathian Programme,*
Wetland Restoration In The Mura-Drava-Danube Area, *Austria,*
$310,000
·
*United Nations Development Programme*, Supplementary to the
Ongoing Integrated Water Replenish Initiatives in China, *China*,
$800,000
·
*Chattahoochee River Keeper,* Keeping Our Waters and Citizens
Healthy,
*United States*, $25,000
·
*Fundacion Para La Sostenibilidad y la Equidad (Aliarse),* The
Water Vigilants Program 2013,
*Costa Rica*, $60,000
·
*Korea Green Foundation,* Rainwater Recycling Project, *Korea,
$50,000*
·
*Pronatura Mexico AC*, Cistern Network Program, Mexico,
$80,000
·
*Raleigh International Trust*, Clean Water for Communities, *Malaysia*,
$48,442
·
*Sociedad Espanola De Ornitologia*, Tancat de la Pipa
Natural Wastewater Treatment,
*Spain,* $81,400
*Recycling*
·
*Bakersfield Arc*, Program Development Material Recovery
Facility,
*United States*, $25,000
·
*Piedmont Park Conservancy, *Recycling in Piedmont Park, *United
States*, $20,000
·
*Städa Sverige/Pool2tusen,* Clean Beaches And Water 2013,
*Sweden*,
$300,000
*BUILDING STRONG COMMUNITIES*
*Education*
·
*100 Black Men Of Atlanta, Inc.,*
Project Success Program
Continuation, *United States,* $50,000
·
*American Association of Community Colleges*, New Century
Scholarship Program,
*United States,* $55,000
·
*Army Historical Foundation, *The National Museum Of The
United States Army/The Registry Of
The American Soldier, *United
States*, $1 million
·
*BGSU Foundation, Inc.,*
Coca-Cola First Generation
Scholarship Program, *United States,* $100,000
·
*Coca-Cola Africa Foundation, *Zawadi Africa Educational Fund, *Africa*,
$100,000
·
*Communities In Schools Of Georgia, *CIS Network Empowerment
Initiative, *United States*, $200,000
·
*Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, Inc.,*
Fellows
Program, *United States*, $100,000
·
*Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley*, Parent Education
Academy, *United States*, $50,000
·
*Intercultural Development Research Association*, Coca-Cola
Valued Youth Program,
*United States, *$1 million
·
*Junior Achievement Of Georgia, Inc.,*
JA Biztown And JA
Finance Park, *United States*, $100,000
·
*KIPP Metro Atlanta Collaborative, *KIPP Through College, *United
States*, $50,000
·
*Maine Medical Center,*
Maine Medical Center Education
Program, *United States*, $50,000
·
*National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc*., Metropolitan
Atlanta Chapter, Teens on the Move Scholarship Program, *United
States*, $50,000
·
*Okefenokee Swamp Park,*
Okefenokee Swamp Education Programs, *United
States*, $49,740
·
*Pronatura México, A.C.,* Strengthening Coca-Cola
Environmental Education Activities In Mexico, *Mexico*,
$160,000
·
*Regents Of The University Of California,*
Coca-Cola First
Generation Scholarship Program,
*United States*,
$100,000
·
*Study Hall, Inc.,*
The Study Hall, *United States*,
$100,000
·
*Technical College System Of Georgia Foundation, *Reducing
Achievement Gaps & Increasing College Completion Rates, *United
States*, $100,000
·
*Thorncliffe Neighborhood Office*, Youth Success In School and
Community,
*Canada*, $50,000
·
*Thurgood Marshall College Fund*, Coca-Cola First-Generation
College Scholarships,
*United States*, $150,000
·
*UNCF*, Coca-Cola First Generation College Scholarships, *United
States*, $350,000
·
*University Of Connecticut Foundation, Inc.,* Coca-Cola First
Generation Scholarship Program,
*United States, *$100,000
*HIV/AIDS & Malaria*
·
*Coca-Cola Africa Foundation *- Christian Aid, The Isdell:
Flowers Cross Border Malaria Initiative, *United Kingdom*,
$500,000
·
*Coca-Cola Africa Foundation *- Episcopal Relief &
Development, Netsforlife, *United States*, $500,000
·
*Coca-Cola Africa Foundation *- Hope Worldwide, Ltd., Care And
Support For Orphans And Vulnerable Children In Africa,
*Africa,*
$400,000
*Economic Development*
·
*Chicago Urban League, *Workforce Development: Success
Strategies,
*United States*, $50,000
·
*Milwaukee Urban League, *Employment Assistance Program,
*United
States*, $25,000
·
*Pronatura México, A.C., *Stevia Sustainability Use In Mexico, *Mexico*,
$100,000
*Youth Development*
·
*Aga Khan Foundation USA, *Empowering Youth For Socioeconomic
Development,
*Eurasia and Africa*, $250,000
·
*Drogheda Youth Development, *Youth Empowerment for Droghedas
Youth,
*Ireland,* $25,900
·
*Philadelphia Youth Network, Inc.,*
WorkReady Philadelphia
2013 Summer Internship Program,
*United States,* $25,000
·
*Publishers Forum NGO*, International Childrens Festival
Bookmania,
*Ukraine,* $20,000
·
*Teammates Mentoring Program*, Teammates Mentoring Program,
*United States*, $25,000
*Civic Initiatives*
·
*National Black Arts Festival, *Education and Public Programs,
*United States,* $50,000
·
*National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, *Museum Science
Apprenticeship Program,
*United States,* $100,000.
·
*Blue Star Families,*
Capacity Building and Infrastructure
Improvement, *United States*, $50,000
·
*Reconcile New Orleans, *Creating Pathways to Health and Self
Sufficiency,
*United States,* $25,000
·
*Atlanta Police Foundation, Inc., *The Public Safety: Next
Generation Campaign,
*United States*, $300,000
·
*Pronatura Mexico AC*, Forest Nursery Training in Mexico, *Mexico*,
$20,000
·
*Tampa Bay Watch*, McKay Bay Oyster Reef Creation and
Enhancement Project,
*United States*, $25,000
·
*Victor Pinchuk Foundation*, Zavtra Ua Summer Green Camp, *Ukraine*,
$50,000
·
*Pronatura México, A.C*., Oregano Sustainability Use In
Central Mexico, *Mexico*, $100,000
·
*Pronatura México, A.C.,*
A Silvicultural Model Development In
Mexico, *Mexico*, $150,000
·
*Coca-Cola Africa Foundation *- Citihope International Inc.,
The 2013 Sharehope Program,
*United Sta*tes, $700,000
·
*Coca-Cola Africa Foundation *- Medshare International Inc.,
The Sharehope,
*Eurasia & Africa*, $800,000
*About The Coca-Cola Foundation*
The Coca-Cola Foundation has awarded more than $500 million to support
global sustainable community initiatives, including water stewardship,
community recycling, active healthy living, and education. For more
information about The Coca-Cola Foundation, please go to http://www.coca-colacompany.com/our-company/the-coca-cola-foundation.
*About The Coca-Cola Company*
The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is the world's largest beverage
company, refreshing consumers with more than 500 sparkling and still
brands. Led by Coca-Cola, the world's most valuable brand, our Company's
portfolio features 16 billion-dollar brands including Diet Coke, Fanta,
Sprite, Coca-Cola Zero, vitaminwater, Powerade, Minute Maid, Simply,
Georgia and Del Valle. Globally, we are the No. 1 provider of sparkling
beverages, ready-to-drink coffees, and juices and juice drinks. Through
the world's largest beverage distribution system, consumers in more than
200 countries enjoy our beverages at a rate of more than 1.8 billion
servings a day. With an enduring commitment to building sustainable
communities, our Company is focused on initiatives that reduce our
environmental footprint, support active, healthy living, create a safe,
inclusive work environment for our associates, and enhance the economic
development of the communities where we operate. Together with our
bottling partners, we rank among the world's top 10 private employers
with more than 700,000 system associates. For more information, visit
Coca-Cola Journey at www.coca-colacompany.com,
follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/CocaColaCo
or check out our blog, Coca-Cola Unbottled, at www.coca-colablog.com. Reported by Business Wire India 8 hours ago.