It’s been a tough year for all of us, and we’re grateful for those on the frontline that have kept our communities safe and supported. We’ll never forget 2020 and the impact it has on so many. We’ve created the Cisco Canada Fund, including 10 national charities doing great work in this country.

The funds we raise will be going to the American Red Cross, Cruz Roja Mexicana, Canadian Red Cross, and Associação Prato Cheio. There is no obligation to participate. For those of you who would like to, your donations will support the provision of shelter, food, healthcare, and hope in the face of emergencies and need. Our goal is to raise $2500 to make a difference! For everyone who donates $25 or more to our fundraiser in Bright Funds, you will receive an invitation to a Peloton event to take place on June (date to be defined ). Use the hashtag #WeAreCisco at the event so we can participate together and celebrate making a difference for those in need!

The National Interagency Fire Center reports that over 100 large fires have consumed more than 2 million acres across 14 states. In California, entire communities have been devastated by wildfires including Greenville and Chester; the Dixie Fire has burned more than 626,000 acres and is now the second largest wildfire in the state's history. Tens of thousands are under mandatory evacuation orders across multiple states. The Canadian Wildland Fire Information System reports over 200 fires burning across the western half of the country. Several communities have been devastated and thousands remain under evacuation orders. Cisco Foundation has launched a $25K Western US Wildfires Disaster Relief campaign to support the efforts of the organizations listed below. The Cisco Foundation will match eligible donations up to $10,000 per employee. Donations will not be counted toward employees' annual $25,000 match limit. Note on Tax Deductibility: This fund includes U.S.- based organizations. U.S. employees who make a credit card donation will receive a receipt for tax deductibility for the portion of the donation contributed to these organizations. Employees outside the U.S. will not be able to receive a receipt for tax deductibility for credit card donations to organizations in this fund.

Hurricane Fiona made landfall on the southwestern coast of Puerto Rico on Sunday 9/18, with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph and rainfall totals exceeding 30" in many areas. The storm caused an island-wide power outage leaving more than 1 million customers in the dark; over 830K were without running water. Floods and landslides have caused catastrophic damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure. Fiona then devastated the Dominican Republic with heavy rainfall and life-threatening flash flooding, and went on to make landfall in Canada on the morning of September 24 causing widespread flooding, travel disruptions, and damage to homes, buildings and infrastructure, with hundreds of thousands of people experiencing power outages. At least 19 people have died, including at least 16 in Puerto Rico. Cisco Foundation has launched a $50K Hurricane Fiona disaster campaign to support the efforts of Americares and World Central Kitchen. Donations will be matched up to $10,000 per employee. Campaign donations will not be counted toward employees' annual $25,000 match limit. Note on Tax Deductibility: This fund includes U.S.- based organizations. U.S. employees who make a credit card donation will receive a receipt for tax deductibility for the portion of the donation contributed to these organizations. Employees outside the U.S. will not be able to receive a receipt for tax deductibility for credit card donations to organizations in this fund.