Utility Company Gives $1 Million in Assistance to Low-income Ohio Families

As many low-income families continue to struggle with rising costs of everyday living expenses, a power company in Ohio launched a $1 million utility assistance program to help low-income families statewide. American Electric Power Ohio has joined the Neighbor to Neighbor Program in partnership with the non-profit Dollar Energy Fund and began distributing utility assistance grants on May 4.

By Jeanne Goddard

20 May 77 Views

Chipotle Stopped Serving Genetically Altered Food

On Monday, Chipotle Mexican Grill became the first major American restaurant chain to swear off the use of any genetically engineered ingredients.

By Jeanne Goddard

28 April 79 Views

Good News, Grads! Starting Salaries Are Beginning to Rise

The class of 2015 can look forward to more money in their first paychecks and more job openings than last year's graduates saw.

By Jim Stout

24 April 86 Views

$70K Minimum Wage: CEO Takes Huge Pay Cut to Raise Pay For Loyal Workers

You may not be able to put a price on happiness, but a $70,000 a year minimum wage might take your mind off your problems. A young Seattle CEO is willing to give it a try -- and he's cutting his own salary to pay for it.

By Jim Stout

17 April 78 Views

IKEA to Upgrade 10,000 Refugee Family's Tents to Modular Solar Shelters

For years, families seeking shelter from war and disaster have had to live in refugee tents made of tarps on metal frames. Now, IKEA has stepped in with 10,000 Better Shelters that even have solar panels.

By Jeanne Goddard

13 April 85 Views

America's Largest Grocer Rolls Back Organic Food Prices

Wal-Mart, the retailer that leads U.S. stores in grocery sales, said on Thursday it struck a deal to sell Wild Oats brand organic foods at non-organic prices.

By Jeanne Goddard

11 April 80 Views

Tasty Brownies Inside Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream Are Also Saving the World

At Greyston Bakery located in a rough borough of New York City, they don't hire people to bake brownies, they bake brownies to hire people. You've tasted chunks of Greyston brownies if you've ever dug into Ben & Jerry's ice cream flavors like Chocolate Fudge Brownie and Half Baked.

By Jeanne Goddard

26 January 88 Views