All Community created Funds

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

Join ECN-SJ and WISE in raising money for Black Girls Code!

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Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth-leading cause of death in the North Carolina and an 161% increase in deaths since 2000. There are approximately 5 million Americans living with the disease and one in three seniors dies with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. Between 2000 and 2018, deaths from Alzheimer’s has increased 146%. In terms of caregiving, there are more than 16 million caregivers of people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias in the United States. The caregivers provide $18.6 billion hours of unpaid care, a contribution to the nation valued at more than $244 billion. In 2020, Alzheimer’s disease will cost the United States $305 billion. This number is projected to rise to more than $1.1 trillion in 2050. Event The world may look a little different right now, but one thing hasn’t changed: our commitment to ending Alzheimer’s. This year, Walk to End Alzheimer’s is everywhere – on sidewalk, track and trail. Raleigh, NC will walk on Saturday, October 10, 2020. Your health and safety are our top priorities. We won’t have a large in-person gathering – instead, we invite you to walk in small teams of friends and family while others in your community do the same. Because we are all still walking and fundraising for the same thing: a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. Every dollar you donate will help the Alzheimer’s Association provide care and support to all those facing Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. Together, we can end Alzheimer’s. Please consider supporting Cisco’s efforts with a donation. Thank you for your support! #ASN #WeAreCisco #WalktoEndAlzheimers Have Questions? Feel free to email us at: walk2endalz_ciscortpcaptains@cisco.com

Continuing the Meraki running magic and giving everyone the opportunity to run for a cause! Please make all Meraki Miles donations here.

Hurricane Laura, classified as a Category 4 Hurricane, made landfall in Louisiana in the early morning hours of Thursday, August 27. With wind speeds of up to 150 mph, the storm has already resulted in widespread damage to the region, as well as dangerous flash floods, power outages, and the potential for tornadoes in the surrounding states. The last time there was a storm of this magnitude was more than 100 years ago. Simultaneously, COVID-19 cases continue to be on the rise in Texas and Louisiana. On the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Ivan striking the Gulf Coast, the same area finds itself picking up the pieces after Hurricane Sally made landfall as a Category 2 storm at Gulf Shores and Orange Beach at 4:45 AM, Wednesday, September 16, 2020. As it slowly crawled to shore, the monster storm gained strength which means that this area of Alabama, and then quickly followed by the panhandle of Florida, endured hours and hours of rain and storm surge. This caused mass flooding and destruction, across a wide stretch of the Gulf Coast. We know that when disaster strikes, a wave of helpers always follow. Because Hurricane Laura was just a few weeks ago, many disaster relief organizations were already down on the Gulf and could transition some or all of their team to be in place to respond to the wrath of Sally. We have established The 2020 Hurricane Disaster Relief & Recovery Fund to support the communities impacted by the storm. This Fund includes pre-vetted nonprofits providing emergency response in the region. Through a single donation to the Fund, you can support multiple organizations' initiatives to provide short-term and long-term response and recovery. We have initially selected organizations that are working to provide immediate relief; the composition of the nonprofits in this Fund are subject to change as we learn more about the needs on the ground.

A majority of my life I have spent struggling with mental disabilities and illnesses that prevent me from living my life even slightly. Recently I have had some things happen and have lost some people that has caused me to become more suicidal than I have ever been. The doctor visits and medical costs are becoming to much to bare and causing me to suffer more. As a mother of 3 I just want to stay alive and give my children the best life I possibly can, these mental illnesses make that task next to impossible. I was told about this in hopes I could raise some money to help end my fight with my mental illnesses. With the right amount of money and help from outside medical sources I can live a better life. So from one Campbells employee to another could you offer some help? Anything Helps... Thank you!!!!!!!

Community outreach provided once a month for those that have been affected by Covid-19 poverty and hunger. All items are free!

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Conexion is sponsoring 5 nonprofits dedicated to increasing Social Justice, Education and self-sufficiency among Latino communities. Our goal is to raise $5K and your contribution will make a difference. Let’s make some noise!!

2020 helped highlight the discrepancy in access to tools and education for the Latinx Community. A photo of children outside of a Taco Bell went viral when it was discovered that they are attempting to access the WiFi in order to attend their classes and focus on their studies. This moment in time highlighted that this issue is a deep rooted one and we need to focus on our youth.

Support the elderly and homeless workers impacted by COVID in Hong Kong! Even though the words “hunger” and “starvation” may seem to be an alien concept in Hong Kong, the government’s Poverty Situation Report last year revealed that one in five residents live in poverty. Often, this group of people do not have access to three basic meals a day, fresh fruit, and vegetables. With the COVID-19’s continuous impact worldwide, the affect to hungers and homeless people would go even deeper this year. The crisis highlights the need for urgent action to cushion the pandemic’s health and economic consequences, protect vulnerable populations, and set the stage for a lasting recovery.

Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are among the most deadly that someone can sustain. The severity and location of the injury on the spinal cord determine its impact — the higher the damage, the more severe and deadly it is likely to be. For example, a cervical spinal cord injury is more life-threatening than a lumbar SCI, although both are life-altering injuries. According to the most recent statistics from the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center (NSCISC), there are estimated to be between 247,000 and 358,000 people living with SCIs living in the United States. Bernado Zendejas is a former TAC engineer in his 20¨s that transitioned to a Pre sales SE role in the SP segment and then got SCI during a beach vacation, after a long fight to regain mobility he´s back working for Cisco at GVE. Re-certifying his CCIE and achieving his Devnet certification. You think the pandemic is a challenge and you feel gaunt? Look for inspiration in Bernardo story a true life HERO https://www.themiamiproject.org/

I founded the Joumou Fund in 2014 to help in the fight to alleviate poverty in Haitian communities, from Haiti to the US and beyond. We're currently focused on helping communities in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Funds raised will go toward our annual school supplies drive in Haiti to help bring backpacks, school supplies, hygiene kits, and food to communities in the greatest need. Please note for the Dominican Republic, we will provide only groceries and not backpacks and supplies at this time.

Stand Up To Cancer 100% of donations received from the public support Stand Up To Cancer’s collaborative cancer research programs. Their unique research models are expertly designed to initiate collaboration, accelerate the pace of cancer research, and clear the way for high-impact breakthroughs. Stand Up To Cancer breaks down the traditional barriers to collaboration by allowing scientists and researchers across institutions and disciplines to come together and work toward a shared goal: beating cancer. Their projects are large enough to allow scientists to work together on key questions, and our milestone-driven approach focuses efforts on delivering truly meaningful outcomes for patients.