Giving Back

Hello. My name is Rachel Baldridge. I am a student from the Cincinnati area. I was brought up to always appreciate a company called Procter and Gamble. Heard of them? People always talked about how much money they brought into the local community. Being a student, I decided to investigate and what I found was quite amazing.
Big business. It is everywhere. It is hard for anyone to ignore how much money fortune 500 companies make. However, has anyone ever realized how some companies give back? I certainly didn't.
Procter and Gamble, one of the biggest players in our Global economy, is invested thoroughly in the community in which they reside. Not only do they encourage their employee's to donate, but they align themselves with charitable organizations. The P&G fund contributed more than 80 million dollars globally in 2005 alone. Their main focus continues to be on children. Through their corporate cause, "Live, Learn and Thrive" P&G has, in partnership with other programs, provided children with programs aimed at ensuring their continual success in the future.
Social responsibility. We learn about it all the time. Giving back to one's own community is highly praised. Do companies do this all the time? And, maybe the bigger question, are they obligated too? I will continue to look into Procter and Gamble, a company that has already impressed me.