Altria identified as community-minded company

Altria was recognized yesterday as one of the US’ most community-minded companies in The Civic 50, an annual survey that identifies companies for their commitment to improve the quality of life in the communities where they do business. Points of Light, the largest organization in the world dedicated to volunteer service, conducted the survey in partnership with Bloomberg LP.

“Altria and its family of companies have a deeply-rooted heritage of contributing to organizations that enrich the communities where our employees live and work,” said Jennifer Hunter, senior vice president, corporate affairs, Altria Client Services.

“At Altria, our support for communities goes beyond just writing a check. Our employees contribute their time and talents to help our non-profit partners serve their communities even more effectively.

“We are proud to be recognized as one of the Civic 50 companies.”

‘Of the $47 million in cash and in-kind contributions that Altria and its tobacco companies donated to charitable organizations in 2013, nearly $20 million benefited about 275 non-profits in Virginia focused on arts and culture, the environment and Altria’s Success 360° education and youth development initiative,’ according to a note posted on Altria’s website.