http://www.meaf.org/news-resources.php Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation Recent News and Events. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:20:17 GMT en-us http://www.meaf.org/css/feed_logo.gif http://www.meaf.org/news-resources.php 100 75 http://meaf.org/?mID=12&yID=2011#110 Thursday, 22 Dec 2011 09:11:59 EST http://meaf.org/?mID=12&yID=2011#110 CYPRESS, Calif, Dec 22, 2011—On a sunny December day Mitsubishi Electric and Electronics USA (Mitsubishi Electric), a manufacturer of solar cells and modules, dispatched a volunteer crew of employees to bring the power of the Sun to a local family in need. Mitsubishi Electric, whose US headquarters is based in Orange County, California, sponsored the installation of a 2.1kW solar electric system, which will cover 96 percent of the familys electricity needs, and save more than $10,000 on their electric bills over the life of the system. The clean energy generated by the solar modules will prevent almost 70 tons of greenhouse gas emissions, the equivalent of planting 200 trees, or taking 12 cars off the road. (...)]]> http://meaf.org/?mID=12&yID=2011#109 Wednesday, 21 Dec 2011 09:49:11 EST http://meaf.org/?mID=12&yID=2011#109 ARLINGTON, Va. — December 20, 2011 — For the fourth year in a row, Mitsubishi Electric employee volunteers at seven company locations across the United States turned office hallways, warehouses and factory floors into miniature golf courses in an effort to help raise money for youth with disabilities. The 4th annual Mitsubishi Electric Hallway Golf Tournament garnered more than $55,000 to support schools and community organizations in their efforts to promote inclusive education. (...)]]> http://meaf.org/?mID=12&yID=2011#107 Wednesday, 07 Dec 2011 09:42:38 EST http://meaf.org/?mID=12&yID=2011#107 By: Andraéa N. LaVant, Inclusion Specialist, Girl Scout Council of the Nations Capital Normal. It is a word that is tossed around ever-so-lightly, as if everyone knows exactly what it is supposed to mean. “Is that normal?” “She is not normal.” But what really is “normal?” This week, students, parents, and teachers across the globe are setting aside time to “redefine normal” as part of Inclusive Schools Week (December 5-9). (...)]]> http://meaf.org/?mID=10&yID=2011#106 Monday, 31 Oct 2011 12:20:49 EDT http://meaf.org/?mID=10&yID=2011#106 ARLINGTON, VA October 31, 2011—October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the country is pink all over. The Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation is a proud supporter of efforts to promote awareness of breast cancer and other chronic illnesses by matching donations of Mitsubishi Electric employee volunteers throughout the United States. (...)]]> http://meaf.org/?mID=10&yID=2011#105 Wednesday, 12 Oct 2011 13:27:18 EDT http://meaf.org/?mID=10&yID=2011#105 CYPRESS, California, September 30, 2011—The Boys & Girls Clubs of Cypress and Esperanza High School in Irvine are among 20 organizations selected by Mitsubishi Electric employee volunteers to receive Inclusion Champion Awards from the Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation. Esperanza High School was selected for its efforts to place students with disabilities in summer internships in companies, including Mitsubishi Electric Visual Solutions America in Irvine, to gain practical work experience in the community. (...)]]>