Hi CPS AMER! Are you ready for a some friendly competition? Interested in also making an impact? This year, Customer and Partner Services is coming together globally to give back to our people, communities and planet through our CARE Initiative, CPS for Action and Relief Everywhere (CARE). This quarter, everyone will be asked to donate in a race to have the highest participation rate among AMER, EMEAR and APJC. Locate your regional CARE fund with BrightFunds nonprofits to have your contribution matched by Cisco, by December 21st. The most "CARE-ing" region will be announced in the next calendar year! Eager to do more? We're hosting a Walk or Run competition to encourage each other to keep moving. Reach out to connect or compete with other CPS employees passionate about staying active! The winner will be awarded and announced next calendar year. Happy racing! Persons of contact: Jordan Smith (jordsmit), Annie O'Brien (anniobri) https://www.brightfunds.org/funds/fy21-cps-care-fund-emear https://www.brightfunds.org/funds/fy21-cps-care-fund-apjc

Canadian Partner Organization is exercising while raising funds for the Food Banks Canada.

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.