It's true that Steve cut Apple's philanthropy back during the early days of his return, in the period he referred to as Apple's "near-death experience".
But IIRC the philanthropy division was resurrected a couple years ago, while Steve was very much alive and in charge.
It isn't misleading. It says Apple's Charitable Matching Program raised 2.6 million. Apple created the program, which offered to match any employee contributions to charity. A matching program consists of both Apple and its employees' contributions. Do you honestly think by Apple offering the program it 1) didn't implicitly encourage its employees to donate, and 2) offer an incentive for them to do so? That is the whole point of a matching program. I think the title is not misleading at all.
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Originally Posted by mstone
The title of the article is a bit misleading since the Apple matching program only raised $1.3 million. The other $1.3 million was donated without any involvement of Apple.
Apple didn't publicize its matching program so I doubt it was a publicity stunt. An internal company wide email outlining the program was leaked, and news sources reported it.
I suspect Apple, like most things, keeps a large amount of its charitable activity quiet. However, Apple donated millions to the planned new Stanford Hospital, it donated thousands of iPads to Teach America; it donated iPads to Oregon to assist disabled voters; it donated a hundred thousand dollars to defeat Proposition 8 in California; after the Japan disaster it made iTunes an easy way to donate money to the Red Cross and ate the transaction costs; it donated a million dollars after 9-11 and equipment to rescue workers; and it donated $250, 000 to fund a Children's museum.
All that is peanuts, but we really don't know the extent of Apple's charitable activities, and I am sure the parties involved are happy to have Apple's help.
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Originally Posted by AbsoluteDesignz
Honestly...a company with over 80B cash on hand handing out peanuts isn't even newsworthy IMO.
Better than 0...but more a publicity stunt than anything...like MOST charitable efforts.
True except they only gave out like 0.00001625% of their cash.
But too bad they required their employees to do it first. The mark of a selfish & stingy company.
Go look up the difference between a for-profit and not-for-profit company.
If you personally don't want to invest in or purchase products from a company that is "selfish and stingy" according to your criteria, then knock yourself out.
Apple didn't publicize its matching program so I doubt it was a publicity stunt. An internal company wide email outlining the program was leaked, and news sources reported it.
I suspect Apple, like most things, keeps a large amount of its charitable activity quiet. However, Apple donated millions to the planned new Stanford Hospital, it donated thousands of iPads to Teach America; it donated iPads to Oregon to assist disabled voters; it donated a hundred thousand dollars to defeat Proposition 8 in California; after the Japan disaster it made iTunes an easy way to donate money to the Red Cross and ate the transaction costs; it donated a million dollars after 9-11 and equipment to rescue workers; and it donated $250, 000 to fund a Children's museum.
All that is peanuts, but we really don't know the extent of Apple's charitable activities, and I am sure the parties involved are happy to have Apple's help.
I'm not discounting their charitable efforts (and unlike the guy who first replied to me I don't consider Apple anymore evil or greedy than most American companies...hell they are probably significantly less "Evil")
I just know that if we all really wanted to make a true change in the world we all could...especially these multi-billion dollar companies we all fight in support of...the top 10 could single-handedly end world hunger. Without giving a single handout other than food and water.
But then you get into the politics of the regions, etc, and why a lot of charitable organizations fail because the corrupt regimes overcharge them for simple shit.
The more you look at the entire world the more you realize how fucked up we all really are. Look at almost any person from all angles and it because almost too easy to see that we are all essentially worthless.
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Apple - "The $1.3 million matched so far is being used by Apple to internally promote the program and solicit more donations."
All Apple can come up with is $1.3m, which won't go to any charities. They are keeping it to cover their own costs, pay themselves if you will. That is not a donation by any definition.
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It's true that Steve cut Apple's philanthropy back during the early days of his return, in the period he referred to as Apple's "near-death experience".
But IIRC the philanthropy division was resurrected a couple years ago, while Steve was very much alive and in charge.
Got any proof for that?
Apparently no story is immune to negative feedback, not even an article about Apple giving money to charities.
Honestly...a company with over 80B cash on hand handing out peanuts isn't even newsworthy IMO.
Better than 0...but more a publicity stunt than anything...like MOST charitable efforts.
Honestly...a company with over 80B cash on hand handing out peanuts isn't even newsworthy IMO.
Better than 0...but more a publicity stunt than anything...like MOST charitable efforts.
True except they only gave out like 0.00001625% of their cash.
But too bad they required their employees to do it first. The mark of a selfish & stingy company.
The title of the article is a bit misleading since the Apple matching program only raised $1.3 million. The other $1.3 million was donated without any involvement of Apple.
I suspect Apple, like most things, keeps a large amount of its charitable activity quiet. However, Apple donated millions to the planned new Stanford Hospital, it donated thousands of iPads to Teach America; it donated iPads to Oregon to assist disabled voters; it donated a hundred thousand dollars to defeat Proposition 8 in California; after the Japan disaster it made iTunes an easy way to donate money to the Red Cross and ate the transaction costs; it donated a million dollars after 9-11 and equipment to rescue workers; and it donated $250, 000 to fund a Children's museum.
All that is peanuts, but we really don't know the extent of Apple's charitable activities, and I am sure the parties involved are happy to have Apple's help.
Honestly...a company with over 80B cash on hand handing out peanuts isn't even newsworthy IMO.
Better than 0...but more a publicity stunt than anything...like MOST charitable efforts.
True except they only gave out like 0.00001625% of their cash.
But too bad they required their employees to do it first. The mark of a selfish & stingy company.
Go look up the difference between a for-profit and not-for-profit company.
If you personally don't want to invest in or purchase products from a company that is "selfish and stingy" according to your criteria, then knock yourself out.
Apple didn't publicize its matching program so I doubt it was a publicity stunt. An internal company wide email outlining the program was leaked, and news sources reported it.
I suspect Apple, like most things, keeps a large amount of its charitable activity quiet. However, Apple donated millions to the planned new Stanford Hospital, it donated thousands of iPads to Teach America; it donated iPads to Oregon to assist disabled voters; it donated a hundred thousand dollars to defeat Proposition 8 in California; after the Japan disaster it made iTunes an easy way to donate money to the Red Cross and ate the transaction costs; it donated a million dollars after 9-11 and equipment to rescue workers; and it donated $250, 000 to fund a Children's museum.
All that is peanuts, but we really don't know the extent of Apple's charitable activities, and I am sure the parties involved are happy to have Apple's help.
I'm not discounting their charitable efforts (and unlike the guy who first replied to me I don't consider Apple anymore evil or greedy than most American companies...hell they are probably significantly less "Evil")
I just know that if we all really wanted to make a true change in the world we all could...especially these multi-billion dollar companies we all fight in support of...the top 10 could single-handedly end world hunger. Without giving a single handout other than food and water.
But then you get into the politics of the regions, etc, and why a lot of charitable organizations fail because the corrupt regimes overcharge them for simple shit.
The more you look at the entire world the more you realize how fucked up we all really are. Look at almost any person from all angles and it because almost too easy to see that we are all essentially worthless.
Of course not. Remember, I'm just a paid troll (although in this case, obviously the check is coming from Apple).
damn I gotta get on that bandwagon...Google pays handsomely as does Microsoft but I need more for my many many babymommas.
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Applied Materials and the Applied Materials Foundation focus charitable giving in the areas of education, civic development, the environment, and arts & culture.
Oracle - We continue to support K-12 and higher education institutions with technology education programs that reach 1.5 million students each year. Working to reduce our environmental footprint, we manage our facilities and business operations with an eye toward sustainability. We also donate millions of dollars to nonprofit organizations that share our goal of enriching community life globally.
Safeway - Safeway and Easter Seals work together to offer help, hope and answers to children and adults living with autism and other disabilities or special needs. Since 1985, Safeway has raised more than $110 million for Easter Seals programs such as vocational training, independent living assistance and early intervention therapy for children with developmental delays.
Safeway also works hand in hand with the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), which is dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS (Lou Gehrig?s disease) and related neuromuscular diseases. This year Safeway raised $10.4 million, bringing the total raised over the years to more than $68.4 million for muscular dystrophy charities.
Target Corp. - Since 1946, Target has given 5% of it's income to communities. A significant portion of this giving goes toward funding reading and education?the heart of a bright future for us all.
And now, we?re on track to reach a total of $1 billion in giving to education?with a focus on reading?by the end of 2015. Projects we fund are done in partnership with smart, passionate organizations to ensure that kids in your community get the opportunity to shine.
Apple - "The $1.3 million matched so far is being used by Apple to internally promote the program and solicit more donations."
All Apple can come up with is $1.3m, which won't go to any charities. They are keeping it to cover their own costs, pay themselves if you will. That is not a donation by any definition.