November 2023

Northern Trust Hosts Second Charity Trading Day To Benefit Four Global Charities

Northern Trust has held its second Charity Trading Day, with employees across the world participating to benefit four global charities, aligned with the company’s philanthropic strategy.

As part of Achieving Greater Together, Northern Trust’s signature month of service, a total of $700,000 will be donated to the charities: Global Red Cross and Red Crescent Network, Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), War Child and World Central Kitchen.

Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Offers New Grants, More Free Resources for Small Businesses

NEW YORK, October 27, 2023 /3BL/ - Verizon announced that new grant funding opportunities for small businesses, totaling $500,000, are available via Verizon Small Business Digital Ready. In partnership with Next Street and Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready online resource is designed to give under-resourced small businesses the tools they need to help grow their business and thrive in today’s digital economy.

goIT November Monthly Challenge Invites K-12 Students To Combat Inequality With Innovation

The U.N. reports that the COVID-19 pandemic caused the largest rise in inequality between different countries in three decades. Through its Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 10, it asks stakeholders around the world to help reduce inequality both within and between countries now. Specific focus areas identified as needing immediate attention include equitable resource distribution, implementing social protection measures, combating discrimination, and supporting marginalized groups.

Global Citizen and pgLANG Announce ‘Move Afrika,’ a Long-Term Vision To Pioneer a World Class Music Touring Circuit Across the African Continent

THE FIRST EVENT ‘MOVE AFRIKA: RWANDA’ TO BE HELD ON DECEMBER 6, 2023 IN KIGALI, HEADLINED BY KENDRICK LAMAR 

‘Move Afrika’ to Galvanize a Citizen-Led Advocacy Campaign to Promote Health and Equity, Defend our Planet, and Create Economic Opportunity 

In Partnership with the Rwanda Development Board, ‘Move Afrika: Rwanda’ to Take Place Every Year for the Next Five Years in Kigali 

One Veteran’s Journey: Sean Kovarovic, a Founder on a Holistic Health Mission

November 2, 2023 /3BL/ - Sean Kovarovic is the Founder of Wu De Health & Combat (wdhc), a one-stop holistic health and preventative medicine shop that anyone can afford. Sean's journey from military service to entrepreneurship is a testament to his unwavering determination and passion for making a difference in the community.

How Covia’s Philanthropic Initiatives Benefit Communities

Our comprehensive community engagement and philanthropic initiatives are overseen by The Covia Foundation, established to formalize our approach to operating as a responsible corporate citizen. We believe that when our communities thrive, we all stand to benefit from a brighter, more prosperous future. Across the organization, and with the help of our dedicated Team Members, we strive to give our best back to the communities where we live and work by investing time, talent and financial resources.

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