Businesses, charities, families, community centers, schools and individuals from around the world are coming together today to celebrate Giving Tuesday, a day dedicated to giving back. The annual movement is timed to coincide with Thanksgiving and the kickoff of the holiday season – a time when season spending hits a series of successive high notes with Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday. Here at Discovery Communications, we’re proud…
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More Than 4,000 Discovery Employees Volunteer to Make an Impact Around the Globe
Tomorrow, Discovery employees across the world will step away from their desks and roll up their sleeves to make a lasting impact on their communities for the fourth annual Discover Your Impact Day. This year, a record-breaking 4,000 employees in more than 40 offices and 30 countries will work together on 170 projects. The projects touch all aspects of the community, from education to environmental conservation to poverty, and honor…
June is Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month: Find Your Purrrr-fect Pet!
Today’s guest blog post is from Samantha Piccirillo, an undergraduate student at University of Maryland and an intern with the Digital Communications & Social Media team at Discovery Communications. I can’t be the only one who has a huge soft spot for adorable kittens, right? Ever since my family adopted my cat, Tiger, who we found through Petfinder, I’ve been so excited to spread the word about Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month. Five…
Discovery Employees Worldwide Volunteer on the Third Annual ‘Impact Day’
Tomorrow marks the third annual Discover Your Impact Day, an opportunity for Discovery Communications employees to volunteer in their communities and give back to the planet that inspires us daily at Discovery. More than 3,300 employees from 40 offices around the world will contribute their time and sweat to over 155 service activities that will leave a lasting impact. Joining our employees will be a few members of the larger…