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Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation Wins Wilmer Shields Rich Award for Excellence in Communications

Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation has been named a gold award winner for excellence in communications by the 2010 Wilmer Shields Rich Awards Program. Sponsored by the Council on Foundations, the awards program recognizes effective communications efforts to increase public awareness of foundations and corporate giving programs. Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation was recognized for its website, www.meaf.org.
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Publication promotes full participation of youth with disabilities in society

WASHINGTON, DC—Paths to Inclusion, published by the Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation (MEAF), is a resource guide designed to help youth-serving organizations integrate youth with disabilities into their regular programs.

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About MEAF

The Foundation provides national grants to projects and organizations throughout the United States that are focused on the full inclusion of young people with disabilities in society, giving preference to areas where Mitsubishi Electric facilities are located. View the company locations.

The Foundation also supports charitable giving by Mitsubishi Electric US employees, and encourages them to contribute their time and talent to strengthen their local communities.

A Culture of Philanthropy

The Mitsubishi Electric US companies are committed to being socially responsible corporate citizens. In the spirit of the "Starfish" parable the companies seek to improve society by making a difference in individual lives. The Mitsubishi Electric Corporation of Japan extends this culture of giving to its subsidiaries around the world.

Inclusion Champion Award

The MEAF Inclusion Champion Award honors individuals who make significant efforts to ensure youth with disabilities are fully included in society. Is there an Inclusion Champion in your community? Let us know! The nomination deadline is May 1st.

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MEAF Is Going Green!

In step with Mitsubishi Electric Corporation's vision of global environmental sustainability — ENVIRONMENTAL VISION 2021 — MEAF is taking strides to "green" its operations and philanthropic activities.
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Impact

National Grant Success Stories

New Series Focuses on Successful Inclusion Practices

MEAF introduces a new Promising Practices in Inclusion Series, featuring case studies, best practices and lessons learned from grantees participating in its community inclusion initiative. Go to www.meaf.org/news-practices.php to read

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Include All Girls Initiative

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Erin is a 15-year-old who’s been a Girl Scout for much of her life. But until last spring, Erin – who has a physical disability – had never been able to take a hike with her fellow Scouts. As a result of training provided through the MEAF-funded Include All Girls Initiative, Scout leaders made a simple adjustment to her wheelchair, and Erin was off

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Impact of Volunteers on the M.O.V.E.

Employees of the Mitsubishi Electric US companies energetically volunteer in their communities, in support of MEAF's mission of serving young people with disabilities and of other worthy causes in their communities.

To date, these dedicated individuals have raised and donated over $4 million, and invested more than 30,000 volunteer hours in their communities. Read more →