Funds in Poverty

Even in the heart of Silicon Valley there are thousands of families and individuals who don't know where their next meal is coming from. Your contributions to the this fund will help feed those who might otherwise go without.

Manners cost nothing, time isn't free... the VMWare Tanzu Labs EMEA team have decided to implement a series of fines for poor timekeeping or poor zoom etiquette (talking on mute 😡). These fines will be executed at the end of the FY and donated to Medecins Sans Frontieres to support their great work in conflict zones, natural disasters and epidemics.

Update from Kids Care Charity: Delivering lasting change for a single mother with three children, one of whom with a chronic brain disorder 👏 Her oldest child is with food disorder She is looking after them all alone since her husband passed away a few years ago. One of the children has a chronic brain disorder. They spend long periods in the hospital but no medication can help. We're supporting them with food, electric bills, clothing and shoes. We’ve also bought an air conditioner to help them with the rising cost of electricity. 👏👏👏 We are now paying for visits to a psychiatrist who is now working with both children needing help. As a result of the psychiatric therapies funded by Kids Care Charity, the main development is that the mother is in a much more stable mental state, which has a direct and distinctly positive effect on her parenting capacity. She is much more relaxed in handling the children, dividing her attention between them and dealing with daily tasks. Recommendations were given for her medical treatment and the overall approach to motherhood, which she accepted and undertook to follow. The child with eating disorder was consulted at her personal request. At the moment, her body weight and eating habits are under control. Like her mother, she is cooperative and takes full advantage of the therapeutic process. The child with the chronic brain disease is in a relatively stable condition (as far as this is possible with his disease), the dose of the medication is specified and is taken regularly. We continue the therapies with one of the best psychiatrists in Sofia. Huge thanks to VMware for making this possible! Together, we make the world a better place! Bilyana has three children to take care all alone, since her husband passed away a few years ago. One of the children has a chronic brain disorder and no medication can help. She needs support with food, bills and clothing.

Update from Kids Care: Kids Care provided 3 computers for each of the children, food supplies and one-on-one singing lessons for a whole year to the talented eldest daughter. This year, 2022, she graduated high school and is now fully prepared for the university singing exams. Before we entered their lives, she did not even dare to dream of such a possibility, she had completely lost faith in herself. Her talent is unparalleled, she participates in television shows, national and international competitions. She is the face of the young generation in the village, she gives hope and energy to the small settlement. The second child became very introverted and silent since the loss of his mother, he was very attached to her. We provided psychological support for him. He has a natural talent for drawing with regular pencils, although he has never had lessons. We have offered him individual drawing lessons, but for now he is putting it off because he has not yet dealt with the trauma of losing his mother. The child is valiant and hardworking and we will monitor his development and continue to support him. The youngest girl has an interest in computer technology. With her new computer, she began to quickly learn and develop her interests. She does not use it for games, like other children, but digs into learning about applications and how the computer works. Georgi and his 3 children recently suffered the loss of both the children's mother and grandmother in a short period of time. Georgi works hard to feed and take care of the children, but needs additional support. The grieving family needs assistance with food, bills and clothing. The children are also hard working and have talents that need help developing.

Stanislav and Kalina have 3 small children, that they managed to take care of before the pandemic stroke. Stanislav lost his job and works whatever odd jobs are available and Kalina has disabilities that do not allow her to work. The kids also suffer from various illnesses regularly. The family needs help with food, bills and some light housework fixes in the children's room.

Giving back is a fundamental part of the PEAK6 culture. Last year, we helped make the holidays brighter for over 500 children in eight cities in the U.S. This year, we were able to make the holidays brighter for 700+ children in need across the U.S. and U.K. We are truly appreciative of our team's generosity and look forward to continuing to make an impact in the communities where our businesses are located. Great job and thank you for your commitment through Candyland! To continue supporting our partner organizations, donate to this fund or visit the individual links below.

In many African countries the food and clean water crisis is extreme. Most people eat just one meager meal a day, if at all. Hungry children do not attend school. Providing food for nutritious meals and clean water to these starving households will shield the children from malnutrition and enable them to attend school and learn valuable skills for a productive future.

Together, we can feed 100 kids for a full year! A small donation can be more impactful than any of us would think! Did you know $75 is enough money to nourish a child for a year? Thank you for your contribution!

This holiday season, our Inside Sales Team will be making our annual Toys for Tots donation leveraging VMware Foundation and the contribution match available through Bright Funds. Please help make this year's contribution to Toys for Tots the most impactful ever from our teams. Lastly, make sure to claim your personal donation as part of your 2021 taxes.

Scotty’s Little Soldiers is a charity dedicated to supporting bereaved British Forces children and young people. Inspired by the experience of Army widow Nikki Scott, the charity honours husband Corporal Lee Scott’s memory – both as a loyal soldier and a loving father – and provides a practical yet personal way for the public at large to show their appreciation for those brave individuals who make the ultimate sacrifice in the service of their country.

Is there a better cause than helping the youngest? We are all aware of the difficult reality in Bulgaria, so let’s support the children in need and keep them in the remaining part of the family. We chose to give a hand to the children who have gone through the misfortune of losing a parent at such a fragile age. Above all, we strive to help in the poorest regions of Bulgaria, where the opportunities for work and development are limited and it is much more difficult to cope with the situation. Thus, our priority is all the poor children – the future of the country. With monthly contributions based on the number of orphans in a family, we try to offer a better life, meeting the basic needs. Let us give joy to disadvantaged children, to feel supported on the path of life! You can help by donating for this cause and we will provide monthly support for the children.

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Gene's Retirement Fundraiser (build a house rather than a gold watch)

Every January 6th we celebrate in Mexico the so-called Three Kings Day where the children wake up very early in the morning and run to open the gifts that the Three Kings of the East have left at the Christmas tree. Unfortunately, not all children have the chance to get gifts for this season. Nevertheless, we believe that every child deserves to receive something special and you can help the Three Kings bring joy to their homes. Thanks to donations from people like you, we make sure that every child in our program feels special on this day. This year, the Three Wise Kings will not only bring gifts for kids but also bring joy to elder people and pets in need. Your generosity to give back will be the key to making all this possible.

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Christmas is a bright holiday that gives not only gifts and festive dinner, but also unity, comfort, love. And these are things that children in Africa are in dire need of and will make them feel significant and will show them that they are not completely abandoned and forgotten. By donating to this project, you are supporting hundreds of children in Uganda by providing food, clothing, Christmas gifts and assistance with rent and utility bills. These acts help to restore hope and dignity to those less fortunate at a time when they could easily feel forgotten and help to give children something to celebrate during the festive season. Where Santa misses to go, let us all go and make Christmas a day that will be remembered by children.

Hungry Individuals & Families NEED Our Help Not only do our THRIVE Partners help with sheltering - they also have food assistance programs for the homeless, as well as, the surrounding communities. Please partner with them again to help combat hunger this winter. We would like your help in supporting 9 area food assistance programs where we work, live and have centers across the country (select an organization of your choice below): o Long Beach Rescue Mission - Long Beach, CA o Denver Rescue Mission - Denver. CO o Miami Rescue Mission - Miami, FL o The Drake House - Atlanta, GA o Outreach Chicago - Chicago, IL o Bowery Mission - New York, NY o Food2Share - Northeast, OH o Salvation Army - Southern Territory - Fayetteville, SC o Corazon Ministries - San Antonio TX o THRIVE Fund - Donate to All Organizations – funds will be equally distributed to all organizations

The Greene Machine team is raising money for Chicago Lights, who focusing on building brighter futures for Chicago’s youth and adults through supportive relationships and life-changing programs.

Wall Street Select Team Fund Honoring Friends and Family- a compiled group of organizations that are dear to Wall Street Select team-members.

The Diamond Dogs Team is raising money for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America which provides children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.

In DX we believe that change starts with us, and that, together we have the power to create a lasting, meaningful impact – one person, one action, one community at a time. This season of gratitude we have an opportunity to support our NGO partners working with us to support underserved communities around the world to give new opportunities and making sustainable lasting change. Donate any amount, everything counts and together it compounds the impact. In return your SLT by special request has created some video's to keep you motivated!

Our Chicago based team at Cisco Meraki is working hard to raise money for the Greater Chicago Food Bank Depository this holiday season! This organization aims to bring food and hope to the Chicago and Cook County community. Please help us achieve our goal of raising $2,000 to fight hunger across the Chicagoland area!

This holiday season, help our Cloud and Compute team in contributing the gift of food, love, and education for those in need across the globe.

We're all fortunate enough to not have to worry about our basic needs - food, water, hygiene. Not everyone has that luxury. During this time of year where we are spending time with family and friends, buying gifts, and taking time to ourselves, let's not forget the tens of millions of children and adults around the world who do not have their basic needs met. Let's do our best this holiday season to help others and fight against hunger. Action Against Hunger is a non-profit global humanitarian organization that takes decisive action against the causes and effects of hunger. It saves the lives of malnourished children, ensures everyone can access clean water, food, training and healthcare, and enables entire communities to be free from hunger. Last year alone, Action Against Hunger served more than 25 million people in nearly 50 countries.

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