Funds in Poverty

For most people, putting on pajamas before heading to bed is part of their daily routine. For hundreds of men, women and children who are homeless in Iowa, getting comfortable before bedtime, let alone finding a warm place to sleep at night, is not an option.⁠ Project PJ serves as a visible reminder that everyone needs a warm, safe place to sleep. Wear your PJs, slippers and robes to show your support for ending homelessness!

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For every $5 donated to this Fund, you will be given 1 square for the SOUPerBowl Squares Game. For example, if you donate $15 then you will have 3 squares.

Charities that enable people in extreme poverty to improve their quality of life. Focus areas emphasize promoting economic self-sufficiency and empowering community leaders for compounding impact, and going beyond saving lives to reducing concrete measures of acute suffering. Charities selected had low overhead and high transparency in their activities with high effectiveness-per-dollar as determined by watchdogs such as Giving What We Can and GiveWell, and on the ground as opposed to policy or research and development work.

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.

"The Earth is what we all have in common!"

The people of Argentina was already in a very difficult economic situation before Covid-19 and the very long lockdown (ended last October) has aggravated the situation. We would like to take the opportunity of the Aconcagua challenge to help Argentineans deal with poverty

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.

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.

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)

Volunteering in-person is tougher than it used to be. With your help, the Cisco Secure Marketing Team can make a meaningful impact on our communities and close out the year strong through holiday giving. The holiday season is a time of gratitude, celebration, and reflection. This season of giving is a perfect time to find ways for the team to give back and help others. To celebrate our culture of philanthropy with Cisco's matching gifts program, we set up the Cisco Secure Cares Bright Funds initiative. Three organizations our team members were passionate about were selected for this year's Bright Funds Holiday Fund campaign. Our team goal is $5000. Together let's make a meaningful difference for these organizations. Please note: When you donate to qualified organizations through Bright Funds, Cisco will match dollar for dollar, up to $25,000 annually. Interested in donating to other organization? Visit Bright Funds to discover nonprofits doing amazing work in a cause that you are passionate about.

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.