Funds in General

The Commercial West & Central Service Sales team is raising funds to support several organizations that will make an impact for the holidays. The Cisco holiday spirit is alive and well with our team! Together, we can make an impact this holiday and leverage the power of Cisco matching.

Cisco Building 1 UCS Family Giving Tree Wish Drive: Family Giving Tree and Donors have been standing in the gap granting specific holiday wishes to children, seniors, and adults experiencing homelessness for over 30 years and would otherwise not be able to experience the Joy of the season. Last Holiday Season Cisco Building 1 UCS Community has stepped up to support giving to others to make Holidays, Back to School Drives a Success. More than ever this year the need is even greater with the impact of Corona Virus but the Goal is the same to provide Holiday Cheer to 40K wished for gifts. Please join us in bringing smiles to the faces of those who need it most; into those neighborhoods hardest hit by the pandemic. Through the 2020 Holiday Wish Drive, you can make an impact in your Bay Area backyard, in your own community. Your Drive Leader Paulene West

This year, AACI will be collecting gift cards and funds through December 11, 2020, in order to provide gift cards (typically Target or Amazon) to children of our most under-served clients, including children of domestic violence survivors and refugees. Every $25 will provide a child with a gift card to buy the gift of their choice this holiday season! Donate to bring holiday cheer to low-income families in our community during this difficult time.

Hi CPS APJC! Are you ready for a some friendly competition? Interested in also making an impact? This year, Customer and Partner Services is coming together globally to give back to our people, communities and planet through our CARE Initiative, CPS for Action and Relief Everywhere (CARE). This quarter, everyone will be asked to donate in a race to have the highest participation rate among AMER, EMEAR and APJC. Locate your regional CARE fund with BrightFunds nonprofits to have your contribution matched by Cisco, by December 21st. The most "CARE-ing" region will be announced in the next calendar year! Eager to do more? By sending a screenshot of your contribution to your regional CARE fund, you can physically race as well! We're hosting a Walk or Run competition to encourage each other to stay active. You will be added to the WxT so you can connect with and encourage your competitors. Happy racing! Persons of contact: Jordan Smith (jordsmit), Annie O'Brien (anniobri)

Hi CPS EMEAR! Are you ready for a some friendly competition? Interested in also making an impact? This year, Customer and Partner Services is coming together to give back to our people, communities and planet through our CARE Initiative, CPS for Action and Relief Everywhere (CARE). This quarter, everyone will be asked to donate in a race to have the highest participation rate among AMER, EMEAR and APJC. Locate your regional CARE fund with BrightFunds nonprofits to have your contribution matched by Cisco, by December 21st. The most "CARE-ing" region will be announced in the next calendar year! Eager to do more? By sending a screenshot of your contribution to your regional CARE fund, you can physically race as well! We're hosting a Walk or Run competition to encourage each other to stay active. You will be added to the WxT so you can connect with and encourage your competitors. Happy racing! Persons of contact: Jordan Smith (jordsmit), Annie O'Brien (anniobri) https://cisco.brightfunds.org/funds/fy21-cps-care-fund-apjc https://cisco.brightfunds.org/funds/fy21-cps-care-fund-amer

Hi CPS AMER! Are you ready for a some friendly competition? Interested in also making an impact? This year, Customer and Partner Services is coming together globally to give back to our people, communities and planet through our CARE Initiative, CPS for Action and Relief Everywhere (CARE). This quarter, everyone will be asked to donate in a race to have the highest participation rate among AMER, EMEAR and APJC. Locate your regional CARE fund with BrightFunds nonprofits to have your contribution matched by Cisco, by December 21st. The most "CARE-ing" region will be announced in the next calendar year! Eager to do more? We're hosting a Walk or Run competition to encourage each other to keep moving. Reach out to connect or compete with other CPS employees passionate about staying active! The winner will be awarded and announced next calendar year. Happy racing! Persons of contact: Jordan Smith (jordsmit), Annie O'Brien (anniobri) https://www.brightfunds.org/funds/fy21-cps-care-fund-emear https://www.brightfunds.org/funds/fy21-cps-care-fund-apjc

Raising funds in honor of colleague and friend Sanjay Aggarwal

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

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!!

The Rising American Electorate—young people, people of color and unmarried women—face unique challenges when it comes to their work, health and future. As of 2020, they're 150 million people strong, making up 64% of the people who can vote in America. They also make up a significant population of unregistered voters (73%). The Voter Participation Center is working to change that.

August is Black Business Month! Join us in taking this opportunity to support Black-owned businesses and restaurants in your area. Donate to the 2020 Black Business Month Fund to give to organizations that provide support to Black-owned businesses and that provide resources to the next generation of entrepreneurs and business leaders.

Here is a hand-picked list of highly-rated[1] organizations working in women's health, education, and development. These organizations have grassroots ties and support various causes to empower women and girls in the community. This is by no measure a complete list of all the organizations working for causes affecting women, but merely a starting point, and can you find more resources here[2], [3], [4] and [5]: Kiva.org is a non-profit organization with a mission to connect people through lending to alleviate poverty. Leveraging the internet and a worldwide network of microfinance institutions. How does Kiva work? You, the donor/lender, give as little as $25 (or much more) to help someone somewhere to start a business, pay a bill, or go to school. That person eventually pays back the “loan” so that you, the lender can then lend to another person. It’s not a handout. Kiva is not just for women, but 81 percent of its beneficiaries are women, often entrepreneurs who found small businesses that help them, their families, and their communities. In parts of Asia and Africa, women go through prolonged childbirth without adequate care. The result can be a devastating fistula. The condition leaves the woman incontinent, but worse, she can be rejected by society, her family, and even her husband. Affected women become pariahs, today’s lepers. The Fistula Foundation works to prevent fistula in the first place and provides surgery to correct it. Between 2009 and 2018, the Fistula Foundation provided 39,866 of these surgeries to women in 32 countries. This life-changing surgery can be provided for less than $600. The Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED) is tackling poverty and inequality by supporting girls to go to school and succeed, and empowering young women to step up as leaders of change. Our model tackles inequality and unlocks the benefits that accrue from girls' education, igniting a wider social movement in girls' communities. Since 1993, CAMFED's innovative education programs in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Ghana, Tanzania, and Malawi have directly supported more than 3.3 million students to attend primary and secondary school, and more than 5.7 million children have benefited from an improved learning environment. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [1] CharityNavigator ratings: all are rated 4 stars on charity navigator CAMFED (Campaign for Female Education): https://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=11479 Kiva: https://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=12978 Fistula Foundation: https://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=8855 [2] https://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=content.view&cpid=2133#group-195 [3] https://www.thebalancesmb.com/saving-the-world-with-charities-for-women-and-girls-4158742 [4] https://www.thelifeyoucansave.org/causes-to-support/women-charities/ [5] https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/534393/organizations-helping-women-around-world

FAM Fund (FAMF) is a way to feed and heal people. The fund spreads your charitable contribution across three charitable organizations fulfilling both US domestic and international needs for food and medicine. Each of these not-for-profits operates at 98%+ fundraising efficiency, 98%+ charitable commitment, and 97%+ donor dependency (according to Forbes). > F = Feeding America (Domestic Needs) > A = Americares Foundation (International Needs) > M = MAP International (International Needs) Feed and heal, y'all. Please visit the websites of these charities to learn more.

We at Cisco Sydney are raising funds for the Sydney Children's Hospital during the CSR Webex Charity Event (Bingo & Talent Night). Donations of any amount are welcome and much appreciated. The Sydney Children's Hospital relies on community support to provide life-saving care for sick children and support for their families in their time of greatest need - even more so now than ever.

Unreasonable operates immersive programs for entrepreneurs offering solutions to seemingly intractable challenges through partnerships and initiatives. The Unreasonable Collaboration Fund will allocate 50% of donations raised as catalytic grants to companies in the Unreasonable Fellowship and the remaining 50% will go towards ongoing community-driven support and technical assistance. All funds donated will be generously matched by Barclays up to $1,000,000 USD! Your donations will help scale the impact of the over 200 companies in the Unreasonable Fellowship. Each company has its own unique solution towards solving pressing social and environmental challenges. Browse the ventures in the Unreasonable Fellowship at https://unreasonablegroup.com/companies

It's been a tough year so far. And it has also brought us together even more. In my pursuit to test my limits, I'll be attempting three 200 miles footraces across the country in August, September and October. While it's hard to predict outcomes for such races, know it that i'll give my best and a little more. I am asking you to support me in this journey by contributing to three causes I deeply care about: 1. Fight against discrimination 2. Mental Heath and the right to live and 3. A safe growing environment. While tackling the deepest of fears and toughest of challenges we all need to dig deep into our reserves and search for a higher purpose. That's my WHY. http://www.grandslam200.com/ Update 7/28: My first race in the triple crown series, Bigfoot 200 has been cancelled due to the current pandemic situation. In spirit of this race I will run a Bigfoot Virtual race locally. This will a series of 4 runs back to back covering a total of 208 miles: Aug 7: Miwok 100Km, 5AM Friday Aug 8: Bay Ridge 100Km, 5 AM Saturday Aug 9: Quicksilver 100Km (start time may vary based on finish time of Bay Ridge), sometime between 5-11 AM Sunday Aug 10: Mount Diablo out and back from old Finley 22 miles, Monday AM https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=10.6/-122.6091/37.9069&popupLoc=-122.61322/37.89335&pubLink=kOqHwGR51JyjBkIAETCnjmLw&trackId=50e86379-23ad-43b6-9f2a-64db58b93b04 https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=10.3/-122.1371/37.7952&pubLink=437TJEz7DOlYt6Ny0Vn9xEbF&popupLoc=-122.08636/37.72695&trackId=ee6f39a6-22ee-4e7b-91cf-2feaf94de192 https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=12.2/-121.9021/37.1936&popupLoc=-121.89096/37.17435&pubLink=wmka2bfxw5sy3vJ7bYQBBJsm&trackId=1fa604f764fdbc2de77b5ffcdc4fb16b https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=11.8/-121.8954/37.8473&popupLoc=-121.87352/37.83069&pubLink=pOtsx3YNrYfYBEo3CNSHtgvp&trackId=26aa44d0-ed66-4db9-8b87-0ca5b137074f

Join me in supporting this group of organizations that are working to reform the criminal justice system, supporting people of color, queer folk, and society's most vulnerable.

These organizations have made difference for my family and community

WPA, who provide support for New York women at all stages of justice systems involvement.

Please select this option if you would like to equally divide your donation across all five organizations.

June is Pride month! The Pride 2020 Fund celebrates Pride by featuring organizations addressing the multi-faceted needs of the diverse LGBT+ community. The Fund includes organizations advancing the well-being of the community through direct services and mental health resources as well as those promoting equity and representation through legal services and policy advocacy.

The Queer & Trans People of Color (QTPOC) Fund supports organizations that promote equity, inclusion, and advocacy for people of color within the LGBTQ+ community. The Fund celebrates Pride month through the lens of the ongoing movement for racial justice, acknowledging the intertwined nature of both movements as well as the intersectionality of the QTPOC community's experiences.

COVID-19 has created unprecedented difficulties for people to earn and provide food for their families. Join me in supporting Food Banks that are helping people in need.

In the spirit of Dug's recent letter, "In Pursuit of a More Just and Equitable Future," I wanted to invite my colleagues at Duo/Cisco to consider contributing to Duo's goal of raising $300k in support of racial and social justice.

Fighting Racism and Discrimination