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"At Cisco, we’ve always tackled challenges by working together and having open, supportive dialogue. Often times, a part of this challenge is the social stigma — a fear of judgment that keeps people from sharing their struggles. Each of us has a role to play in making sure that those suffering feel less afraid to ask for support in the moments they need it most. No one needs to go it alone." - Chuck Robbins All contributions of $1 or more will be matched by the Cisco Foundation as part of your annual $25,000 employee match. Cisco is currently reviewing other non-profit organizations focused on this issue. Additional organizations will be added as they are vetted and approved. **Note on Tax Deductibility: This fund may include organizations based in the US, and in other countries. US employees who make a credit card donation will receive a receipt for tax deductibility for the portion of the donation contributed to US organizations. Employees outside the US will not be able to receive a receipt for tax deductibility for credit card donations to organizations in this fund. **Note on Privacy: Employee donors who want to remain anonymous should select the “Keep my information private” option under Privacy on the donate page.

Cisco’s Veterans Program partners with organizations to scale positive, inclusive social and economic impact for U.S. veterans. The Cisco Foundation works closely with the non-profits in this Fund to support veterans in our communities around the U.S. Note on Tax Deductibility: This fund may include organizations based in the US, and in other countries. US employees who make a credit card donation will receive a receipt for tax deductibility for the portion of the donation contributed to US organizations. Employees outside the US will not be able to receive a receipt for tax deductibility for credit card donations to organizations in this fund.

Cisco has established this Fund to support organizations working against racism and discrimination in their many, destructive forms. Together we can make a difference – within our companies, our communities, and across the world. After you make a donation, be sure to match your contribution through your employer’s matching gifts program if available. If you are a Cisco employee, please make and match your donation at cisco.brightfunds.org. A note on tax deductibility: This fund includes organizations based in the U.S., and in other countries. Donors in the U.S. who make a credit card donation will receive a receipt for tax deductibility for all contributions to this fund or the organizations included. Donors outside the U.S. will not be able to receive a receipt for tax deductibility.

We are learning more about autism every day (formerly associated with terms such as Asperger’s Syndrome and others). Thanks to dedicated researchers, parents of autistic children, and most importantly, the autistic people who advocate for themselves, we know that autism is a constellation of neurodiverse characteristics, not a single spectrum or a checklist. We try to prioritize the organizations that not only support individuals and families, but that acknowledge autistic people’s rights to direct research that serves their communities, and campaign for accommodations that lead to fuller, happier lives.