All Community created Funds

Remembrance day is a memorial day to remember those who lost their lives in the line of duty since the end of the first World War. We are hoping to raise money to support The Royal British Legion in 2020. Every poppy counts!

Cancer affects nearly everyone, join the cure cause.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month which is meant to increase awareness of the disease and to raise funds for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure. During this month, we'd like to encourage Namely employees to donate to this cause.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, sadly, the numbers of women receiving this diagnosis is not falling in any significant way. Breast Cancer has likely touched all of us in some way — through our families, extended families, friends, or perhaps friends of friends. I remind everyone that breast cancer awareness should not be limited to the month of October and call on the community to keep the message alive all-year round. One thing that keeps surfacing in my consciousness is a need to evolve conversations and actions about breast cancer towards a more holistic and integrated model.

Together we can fight brain cancer so help me raise money for the National Brain Tumor Society. National Brain Tumor Society (NBTS) unrelentingly invests in, mobilizes, and unites our community to discover a cure, deliver effective treatments, and advocate for patients and care partners.

Support WaterAid this Global Handwashing Day: October 15th Governments keep telling us to wash our hands to prevent the spread of Covid-19. But what if you can’t? Today, on Global Handwashing Day, a shocking three billion people have nowhere to wash their hands with soap and water at home, despite this being one of the best ways to prevent the spread of the deadly disease. One in four health care centers globally do not have clean water and 40 percent lack handwashing facilities, putting the lives of millions of health workers and patients at risk. As children around the world go back to school, many won’t be able to wash their hands. Globally, two in five schools lack basic handwashing facilities, and one in three have limited or no water supply. Why invest in clean water, sanitation and hygiene: The World Health Organization recommends regular handwashing with soap and water, together with physical distancing, as a vital first line of defense against COVID-19 and other highly contagious diseases. This makes water, sanitation and hygiene indispensable elements of preventive health care. For more information about how to support WaterAid through your workplace, contact Phoebe de Hoog Corporate Development Manager, pdehoog@wateraidamerica.org Photo credit: WaterAid/James Kiyimba

The Ark of the World is a Charitable Nonprofit Organisation caring for mothers and their children, most of which are homeless, abandoned, without food, shelter or medical care.

Making America great again

Asians@VMware is a US-based POD with a mission to increase broader Asian representation and inclusion in tech, creating an environment where all Asians can thrive. To achieve this goal our group has three primary areas of focus in 2020 and aim to: 1. Increase the representation of Asian women in tech. While Asians represent 25% of all tech workers, women only make up 4% of those. 2. Increase the representation of Asian demographics outside of Indian and Chinese. 3. Address anti-Asian sentiment arising in our communities around COVID-19. In this fund, we’ve curated a list of nonprofits that are aligned with these goals. Donations to this fund will be evenly distributed to the nonprofits listed here.

Hunter and I have been blessed with so much this year that we would like to request that any future gifts go towards this fund. Thank you so much for your generosity toward making our communities a better place.

1 in 9 people, and 1 in 7 children face hunger every day in America. The End Hunger Fund focuses on addressing food insecurity – a lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life. This fund is comprised of three national charities – FEEDING AMERICA, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization; NO KID HUNGRY, dedicated to eradicating child hunger through schools breakfast, as well as afterschool and summer meals for kids; and MEALS ON WHEELS AMERICA dedicated to serving the more than 10 million vulnerable seniors across the country. Bringing this issue home, also included is THE GREATER BOSTON FOOD BANK, providing meals to people in the communities that many of us live in. An epidemic in its own right according to some, the economic impact of COVID-19 has made the situation even more dire, millions of Americans are out of work, and hunger, one of our nation’s most urgent problems, has grown even worse. Your donations will make a difference to many, thank you for your support!

Every Thanksgiving, many Canadian families do not get to enjoy the feast of food that comes with the day. Your donation dollar will be 50% matched so that we can help many more families in need.

Looking to make the most out of your donation? Donating to the Developing World Fund is the best way to make sure your money is going to substantially improving and saving lives. This fund includes vetted, high impact-per-dollar charities with two goals: treatment of preventable illnesses and alleviation of extreme poverty. Even a modest donation can have a big impact when you donate to highly effective organizations that are helping people to meet their most basic needs. For example, highly treatable diseases can be cured with very small amounts of money (Against Malaria Foundation can distribute a long lasting insecticidal net for every $5 donate. Anti-parasitic medicine can be distributed by Evidence Action for less than $1 a dose). Providing cash flow and microloans to people in the world’s poorest regions enables them to improve their quality of life and find increased independence. How many lives can you save with your donation today?

The Environment and Sustainability fund features high-impact local, state, and national organizations that work to address issues in conservation, environmental education, and food insecurity.

On June 15, 2020, the US Supreme Court ruled that it is illegal for employers to discriminate against employees based on their sexual orientation and gender. This recent victory highlights how we are still in the throes of fighting for who we are and who we love. The LGBTQIA+ Community Support and Legal Action Fund strives to support people affected by discrimination and advocates defending human rights. With the added strains of the pandemic and civil unrest throughout our country, it is crucial that we support these resources and advocacy groups to pave the way towards a brighter and more just future.

The fund aims to help children that can’t help themselves and give them the opportunity to live a prosperous life. It targets the core needs of children and high impact charities for those in unfortunate circumstances. Supporting this fund is a step towards ending childhood hunger, education inequality, and economic disparity for children with epilepsy. The included charities have been vetted to ensure that the majority of donations go directly to the cause.

Together with our amazing group of volunteers across DBRS Toronto, Morningstar Toronto, and Sustainalytics, we have narrowed our areas of focus to the following four: The Elderly, The Unemployed, Hunger & Homelessness, and Diversity & Inclusion​ We've reached out to several organizations and selected 3 charities where we will volunteer both virtually and non-virtually: CEE Center for Young Black Professionals, Dixon Hall, and Fred Victor Organization.

The NSPCC is dedicated to preventing child abuse, rebuilding children's lives and supporting families.

Guided by science and economics, we need to find practical and lasting solutions to the most serious environmental problems.

This fund was created to assist in creating pathways out of hunger and homelessness with a focus on the Chesapeake Bay region. I believe it is the duty of all people to assist those less fortunate.

Food Angel By Bo Charity Foundation is a food rescue and food assistance program launched in 2011 by Bo Charity Foundation with the mission of "WASTE NOT, HUNGER NOT, WITH LOVE." During this difficult time with Covid-19, let’s share our love and give our lending hands to support ones who may need our help. Please join us in making contributions to this organization.

Support the Chicago community through the COVID-19 pandemic and Morningstar’s mission to make an impactful difference for people and organizations struggling during this difficult time. The Chicago COVID-19 Community Outreach and Response team has partnered with four local charities, HelloBaby, The Chicago Literacy Alliance, My Block My Hood My City, and Ignite to offer these organizations support that will make a meaningful impact to the communities hardest hit by the pandemic.

Raising funds in honor of colleague and friend Sanjay Aggarwal

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, we saw 1/9 people struggle with hunger in Washington state, with 1/6 of these people being kids. Unfortunately as the pandemic remains a public health crisis, we expect that by the end of the year 1/5 Washingtonians could be facing hunger. In 2019, just over 1 million people visited food banks and pantries, but in 2020 so far, the number has raised to over 2.2 million individuals, with 40% of those people using food assistance programs for the very first time. PitchBook has decided to participate in Food Frenzy - a virtual fundraising competition with local Washington companies to raise money for Food Lifeline. Food Lifeline is an organization whos mission is to end hunger in Washington (a cause more important than ever now). They distribute food through a partnership with 300 food banks, shelters, and meal programs, enabling them to provide 134,000 meals every single day. They work to end hunger for the future by addressing root causes including systemic inequality and social justice through advocacy efforts to shape local and state policy. Food Lifeline also diverts food from landfills to help protect the environment while feeding hungry residents. Please consider donating to our goal of $5,000 by October 2nd! Did you know that $1 provides 5 meals for Food Lifeline!? For any employee who contributes the equivalent of 100 meals ($20) in this fund - PBCares will host a raffle at the end of the campaign with 5 opportunities to win prizes ranging from gift cards to swag to electronics!

Join Team Cisco and be a champion of inclusion! By donating to the Special Olympics Virginia, you will help fund programs that improve the health of people with Intellectual Disabilities during the pandemic and beyond. The Special Olympics Virginia has been providing health services though the Healthy Athlete initiative for many years. This program has never been more essential than it is now as it helps athletes with ID access quality health care and promote the importance of equitable health services for all. Special Olympics Virginia is connecting with athletes through virtual fitness, online programming and social media, and your donation will help keep these essential programs going during this time! Not only does this help the community at large, our own employees and their families are often the beneficiary of this fundraising event. AND if you donate $100+ you are eligible to receive the exclusive Plane Pull® medal. Please go to the DPP Smartsheet link to enter your shipping information: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/1bb6137f60a546059504de4a5f7aad89 For information about joining Team Cisco, please visit https://cisco.sharepoint.com/Sites/DullesPlanePull