Mitsubishi Electric: Changes for the Better

News

Tarjan Center at UCLA and SAGE Award Five Schools as Part of the SAGE Mitsubishi Electric America Fellowship Program

LOS ANGELES, CA – The Tarjan Center, in partnership, with Students for the Advancement of Global Entrepreneurship, (SAGE) awarded funds to five junior and senior high schools to launch socially responsible, student-run, businesses.

Awards were provided to: City Charter High in Pittsburgh, PA, Homestead High in Mequon, WI, New Roads School in Los Angeles, CA, Piner High in Santa Rosa, CA and San Dieguito Academy in Encinitas, CA
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MEAF ANNOUNCES $828,000 IN GRANTS

WASHINGTON, DC, February 9, 2012 — Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation announces $828,000 in new and continuing grants, in line with its new funding priorities to help youth with disabilities successfully transition into the workforce.

Grants include $650,470 to seven national projects, along with $177,530 which will be awarded in local and matching grants and gifts to organizations selected by the Foundation and Mitsubishi Electric US employees in the communities where they live and work.
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About MEAF

The Foundation provides national grants for innovative projects in the United States that are focused on empowering youth with disabilities to lead productive lives, giving preference to areas where Mitsubishi Electric facilities are located. View the company locations.

The Foundation also supports charitable giving by Mitsubishi Electric employee volunteers, and encourages them to contribute their time and talent to strengthen their local communities. Learn more about our Company Philanthropy.

Apply for a Grant

The Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation is currently accepting concept papers for National Grant projects that empower youth with disabilities to lead productive lives. Learn how to apply.

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.

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 →