Corporate Charitable Activities Profile Index Mcd - Mer

Company: McDonald's is a global foodservice retailer with over 30,000 local restaurants serving almost 50 million people in over 119 countries daily.

Leadership: Jim Skinner serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Ralph Alvarez serves as the president of McDonald's Corporation.

Charitable Activities: Ronald McDonald House Charities create, find, and support programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children. The program began with the idea: provide a "home away from home" for families of seriously ill children receiving treatment at nearby hospitals.

Areas of Concentration: Ronald McDonald House operates three core programs – the Ronald McDonald House, Ronald McDonald Family Room, and Ronald McDonald Care Mobile.

Company: Merck , a pharmaceutical company, discovers, develops, and delivers medicines and vaccines that can make a difference in people's lives.

Leadership: Richard T. Clark serves as the CEO and president of Merck & Co. since 2005.

Charitable Activities: Partnership for Giving - a matching fund program, blood drives, Neighbor of Choice program, Champions for the Environment Program, Merck Pro Bono Program, disaster relief, The Children's Inn at the NIH, and various local initiatives demonstrate Merck's commitment.

Areas of Concentration: Merck supports charitable, educational, and environmental initiatives.

Company: Merillat , a Michigan based company that has provided cabinetry since 1946.

Leadership: Founded by Orville Merillat, Merillat makes up part of the Masco Builder Cabinet Group. Chairman and CEO Richard Manoogian leads the company.

Charitable Activities: Merrillat supports three charitable activities. The first, Relay for Life, is a team event to fight cancer. As the #1 corporate contributor in the country, Merrillat raises funds in a variety of ways. The next, Junior Achievement, places employees into two area schools to teach economic education programs. Merrillat also serves as the Title Sponsor of the annual Grand Prix event. The Boys & Girls Club also benefits from Merrillat's support. This organization receives support by way of "Club Tech," which enables Clubs throughout the country to establish tech centers, create pertinent curriculum, and provide program management and computer training for staff.

Areas of Concentration: Merillat promotes education, children's issues, and cancer research.