Funds in General

The Civil Liberties Fund supports organizations promoting civil rights and liberties through legal representation, public policy, and grassroots activism.

The LGBTQ+ Rights Fund supports organizations that promote the safety and advance the wellbeing of the LGBTQ+ community through advocacy, direct services, health accessibility, education, legal representation, and public policy changes. Through a single donation to the Fund, you can support multiple organizations' initiatives working to ensure acceptance, equity, and justice for all.

One way to celebrate Pride is by contributing to organizations that support the LGBTQ+ community. While great progress has been made, the fight continues every day to advocate for the rights and safety of LGBTQ+ people around the world. To learn more and donate, please see a list of recommended nonprofits below. If you'd like to add a non-profit to this list, please email SBIA-inthecommunity@softbank.com

The mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas on Tuesday, May 25th took the lives of 21, including 19 children, leaving the nation shocked and heartbroken. Gun violence in the United States has become a public health crisis, and leaves citizens wondering what they can do to help prevent the next tragedy. Bright Funds created the Anti-Gun Violence Fund to promote and support organizations whose missions include advocating for gun violence prevention at all levels. These pre-vetted organizations use legislative advocacy, education, research and community-based programming to enhance gun control policy while educating community members on the warning signs of a potential attack. Through a single donation to this fund you will support a group of nonprofit organizations who are doing the work to create a nation safe from the tragedy of gun violence.

We have selected some non-profits to highlight for our 2022 AAPI Month celebration. Each fund supports Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in STEM fields or the Stop Asian Hate movement.

Team… On May 11th, 2022 I celebrated my 50th lap around the sun. Like many, I have been contemplating this milestone in terms of the happiness of the years that have past and the excitement I feel for the years that are hopefully still to come. In so doing, I decided that I would mark the achievement of 50 years on planet Earth with a challenge to match the occasion. I have never been into running. In fact, for the vast majority of my 50 years, I have avoided it. My mother would often say – only partly in jest - that I was not able to run out of sight on a dark night. However, at the start of 2020 with the outbreak of COVID (and the subsequent isolation that it conveyed on us all) I looked for something that I could do. So, I began walking, which over time, progressed to running. A 5K run was the first target, then I progressed to 10K, and most recently I have been able to complete a half-marathon. In fact, according to my fitness app, over these past two pandemic years, I have now run nearly 5000 kilometres and shed 15 kilograms in weight. So, pre-pandemic I would never have contemplated the possibility that I could or would attempt a full marathon. However, on May 29th, I will travel to Scotland with the intent of completing the Edinburgh Marathon. And this is where I am asking for your support. In deciding to attempt a marathon I recalled the demanding and dedicated efforts of Jed Pell, Ben Bunn and their Cycle4Life support crew who cycled 800 kilometres from London to Belfast to raise funds in memory of our Cisco Collaboration colleague, Anastasia Cathcart. Anastasia lost her battle with breast cancer, leaving behind her husband and infant son. The funds raised by the Cycle4Life Team went to the Macmillan Cancer Support charity who conduct research and provide vital assistance to those who are affected by cancer. The month of May marks the 2nd anniversary of Anastasia’s passing and so it seems right that we continue to honour her memory by again seeking contributions to Macmillan Cancer Support. Anastasia was also Ukrainian. We have all been impacted by the recent invasion of Ukraine and have witnessed the extra-ordinary dedication of its people in their proud defence of their nation. We have also witnessed the devastation that this war has caused. Families, including those of our Cisco colleagues’, have had to endure separation and hardship as their bravely fight for democracy and freedom. The British Red Cross are conducting a Ukraine Crisis Appeal and their teams have been working around the clock to get critical care to those who need it most, both in Ukraine and its bordering countries So on May 29th, “VK runs for Victory”. It is my contribution to seeking victory over cancer by contributing funds to life-saving research and care via Macmillan Cancer Support. And, victory for Ukraine in supporting their citizens via the efforts of the British Red Cross. We only have couple of weeks until the marathon, and so, if it is within your budget and you feel like making a donation to these causes, may I humbly request that you do so very soon. Remember, Cisco will match any donations that you make via Bright Funds and so together we can double our impact. VK.

Build the house of Allah in Uganda, Ogwere village, Pallisa district

Many Brattlers will recognize these non-profits from past charity drives organized by their offices. Click the Donate button on the right and your contribution will be shared amongst these charities. Select an individual charity below to benefit a single group. Thank you, Tess Clemons, Toni Enright, Salynn Froehlich, Nichole Health, Abbie Munafo, Jenn Ossen, Jenn Rose, the DEI Council, and DEI Steering Committee for identifying these charities! Do you have a favorite charity that you'd like to highlight? It's easy to start your own fund. Click "Donate" at the very top of this page and click the "+ Start a fund" button.

We will target our give-back efforts towards these NGOs during our impact month.

Our team has chosen these funds that contribute in unique and meaningful ways to better communities and the lives of those around us. This is part of our FY23 Northeast SE team building and community give back initiative.

Support Mental Health - Simmons Women's Leadership Conference 2022

https://zadobroto.com/portfolio_page/za-dobroto-v-podkrepa-na-bezhancite-ot-ukrajna/ The campaign aims to fund food, consumable goods, medicines and services that will help the Ukrainian refugees while they stay in Bulgaria. The funds also will help the foundation to organize medical help and treatment for the refugees in the health institutions the foundation partners with.

In honor of Women's History Month, Clari is hosting a donation drive for Dress For Success. There are two ways for you to contribute: 1. Drop off women's professional clothing and accessories (bags, shoes, etc) at the office 2. Donate a monetary amount in Brightfunds Clari has already donated $750 to get us started, thank you! The mission of Dress for Success is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire, and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. https://dressforsuccess.org/

There is a fundamental absurdity in our food system: 35% of the food we produce in the U.S. is thrown away, yet an estimated 42 million Americans struggle with hunger. We can help. 4MyCiTy® Zero Waste to Zero Hunger social and environmental impact focus is our commitment to help create a more efficient and equitable food and charitable system.

Hello and thanks for stopping by! Welcome to the Florida SLED Gives Back page, your one-stop shop for giving and donations here at Cisco. Using a single site, we'll be able to track the generous giving that has become synonymous with the Florida SLED team. We pride ourselves in helping others in our communities and beyond, so by creating this fund we can continue to make that impact while working with Cisco to match our efforts. Even better, this will be our go-to page for giving going forward! Meaning, as we make our quarterly shifts to different causes, we can add the new non-profits to the site, while keeping the old ones intact. Looking to make this as easy as possible for everyone; please consider making an impact today! Kevin and Cody

The Women of Meraki and Meraki Gives March Madness challenge is aimed to drive awareness around Women in Sports, promote team collaboration, and have a ton of fun competing against other Merakians. Help us reach out goal supporting two amazing organizations by making a donation and submitting a bracket. Not familiar with the bracket challenge, that’s okay, it’s a 68 basketball team field focused on the Women’s NCAA March Madness Tournament where one champion is crowned! Will that champion be you?!

Women of Cisco is supporting the Social Justice Movement and has selected the following 3 nonprofit organizations to champion efforts to support girls and women around the world. Please join us by making a donation, which will be evenly distributed to these worthwhile causes specially selected by our WoC community. Thanks for your support!

This fund is made up of organizations that focus on increasing gender diversity in tech or are providing immediate support to Ukrainian women and girls.

Women's History Month was established in 1987 to celebrate the impact and contributions of women throughout our nation's history and highlight the achievements of women across various fields and disciplines. To celebrate, US Public Sector has created a fund to support women in the world today by helping to break the cycle of poverty, give them business opportunities, and assist with mental health and wellbeing.

Ukraine humanitarian support

At the end of February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine rocking cities across the country with explosions. Bright Funds has established the Ukraine Humanitarian Support Fund, composed of pre-vetted nonprofits committed to providing humanitarian aid to Ukrainians. Through a single tax deductible donation to the Fund you will support the communities and loved ones of Cint + Lucid and nonprofits that are mobilizing resources to help those who are most vulnerable during this conflict.

As we move Canadian sales away from the term "Core" and instead focus on the more inclusive "Account Team", this fund will help us all to remember the change. Manage through change while helping a cause, drop a tip into the tip jar every time you use the wrong term.

Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women's equality Collectively we can all #BreakTheBias

In the face of unprecedented threats to American democracy -- punctuated by the attack on the Capital on January 6, 2021 -- these organizations are, each in their own way, working to protect the core dimensions of democratic self-government in the United States.

Black History Month was first proposed in the United States by black educators and the Black United Students at Kent State University in February 1969. The first official celebration took place one year later, from January 2 to February 28, 1970, making it almost 2 full months long. Six years later, Black History Month was being celebrated all across the country in educational institutions, centers of Black culture and community centers, both great and small. When President Gerald Ford recognized Black History Month, during the celebration of the United States Bicentennial, he urged Americans to "seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history". We encourage you to join Lucid & Cint in celebrating Black History Month by giving to this campaign, or by searching on Bright Funds for a nonprofit that is doing the work to fight racism and intolerance in order to create a more just, equitable world.