iHeartMedia-Philadelphia has been named a 2021 honoree of The Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia by Philadelphia Foundation, in partnership with Points of Light and other local partners. Modeled after Points of Light’s national program, The Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia provides a standard for corporate citizenship and showcases how employers use their time, skills and resources to drive social impact in their communities and company.
“iHeartMedia-Philadelphia’s six stations have a long history of community service, especially critical during this pandemic,” said Loraine Ballard Morrill, Director of News and Community Affairs for iHeartMedia-Philadelphia. “We are deeply honored to receive this recognition. To quote President Barack Obama, ‘If you go out and make some good things happen, you will fill the world with hope.'”
The Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia honorees are private and public companies and other employers operating in the Philadelphia region. Honorees are selected based on four dimensions of their community engagement program:
- Investment of resources
- Integration across business functions
- Institutionalization through policies and system
- Impact measurement
Since 2011, The Civic 50 has provided a national standard for superior corporate citizenship and has showcased how companies use their time, skills and other resources to drive social impact in their business and community.
“Philadelphia Foundation is proud to recognize iHeartMedia-Philadelphia’s outstanding civic engagement,” said Pedro Ramos, President/CEO of Philadelphia Foundation. “All of the 2021 honorees have demonstrated great passion and dedication to making a meaningful impact in the local communities they serve. It is this type of commitment that resonates throughout the region and sets the standard for corporate stewardship. We thank iHeartMedia-Philadelphia for their efforts and congratulate them on this exciting honor.”
Also, in keeping with Philadelphia Foundation’s role in advancing civic initiatives through partnerships and collaboration, it serves as home to the Greater Philadelphia Corporate Volunteer Council, as well as the Key Skills Hub – an ecosystem that matches community nonprofits with skills-based volunteers, free of charge.
“Points of Light believes that corporate leadership and commitment to civic engagement are critical to strengthening communities, and The Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia honorees, including iHeartMedia Philadelphia, exemplify that,” said Natalye Paquin, President/CEO “Their inclusiveness and comprehensive approach to corporate citizenship, as well as their willingness to reflect, learn from each other and respond to community needs, make the Greater Philadelphia region a better place for all. We are so pleased to recognize them for taking their civic responsibility seriously and for the role they play in shaping their communities.”
