Google Earmarks $265 Million for Charity and Social Causes - New York Times: "'The size of Google's commitment and the two areas they have identified set them apart from other Silicon Valley companies,' said Mr. Hero, whose organization has assisted companies like eBay and Juniper Networks in managing their corporate philanthropy.
'Most companies here focus on education, science, youth programs, social safety net and the arts,' Mr. Hero said. 'The environment is much further down, for some reason, and I can't think of a single organization that has adopted a big, hairy, audacious goal like global poverty.'"
This is great to read. I am excited that more companies seem to be stepping up to the plate on different issues and just hope that it is not too late especially in regards to the environment. At the very least I think it does show that large collectives of humans in this capitalist age can have a soul and try to do the right thing.
'Most companies here focus on education, science, youth programs, social safety net and the arts,' Mr. Hero said. 'The environment is much further down, for some reason, and I can't think of a single organization that has adopted a big, hairy, audacious goal like global poverty.'"
This is great to read. I am excited that more companies seem to be stepping up to the plate on different issues and just hope that it is not too late especially in regards to the environment. At the very least I think it does show that large collectives of humans in this capitalist age can have a soul and try to do the right thing.
