Firms giving back: Weaver raises $60K via firmwide charity walk

January 29, 2021 1:48 PM

Weaver donates $60K through a firmwide charity walk; Anders CPAs + Advisors announces its charity of choice; Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz donates $50,000 to nonprofits in Pennsylvania and Maryland; and a CohnReznick partner is named to the American Cancer Society board of directors.

ANDERS CPAS + ADVISORS

Regional Leader Anders CPAs + Advisors has announced that the Child Center is its 2021 Charity of Choice.

The Child Center is a child advocacy center serving children and families in northeast Missouri. Now in its 16th year, the Charity of Choice program helps a local charity via fundraising activities and volunteer efforts. Charities are submitted by members of the firm.

Dan Mudd, a tax partner at Anders, currently serves as treasurer and board member for the Child Center and nominated the organization.

BROWN SCHULTZ SHERIDAN & FRITZ

Pennsylvania-based firm Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz has dedicated $50,000 to supporting nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania and Maryland through its BSSF Charitable Gift Fund.

Launched in 2019, the BSSF Charitable Gift Fund allows BSSF staff members to request donations for nonprofit organizations and fundraisers. The BSSF Charitable Gift Fund has supported more than 25 nonprofit organizations across Pennsylvania and Maryland with approximately $12,000 in charitable contributions thus far. The BSSF Charitable Gift Fund is administered through the Lancaster County Community Foundation.

“We are honored to be able to make this investment back into our local communities,” said Ken Wolfe, president and managing principal at BSSF, in a statement. “This contribution will ensure that our firm can support as many nonprofit organizations as possible in 2021 and onward, especially during this time of exceptional need. We truly believe helping people achieve extraordinary outcomes is the responsibility of all of us.”

COHNREZNICK

John Alfonso, partner and leader of CohnReznick's not-for-profit and education industry practice, has been named 2021 chair of the American Cancer Society Board of Directors.

A volunteer with the American Cancer Society for more than 30 years, Alfonso began his one-year term on Jan. 1.

"While we are encouraged by the significant decline in cancer death rates across the U.S., statistics show that low-income communities and people of color continue to be disproportionately impacted by the disease,” said Alfonso in a statement. “I am deeply honored to serve as 2021 Board Chair and am committed to working with Gary and his team, my fellow board members, and our 1.5 million volunteers in helping the Society advance its strategic priorities — among them, achieving health equity for all populations.”

“Like most cause-based organizations, the COVID-19 pandemic has challenged the American Cancer Society to innovate and find new ways to serve patients and connect with communities. Throughout these changes and challenges, our volunteers and supporters have enabled us to continue serving cancer patients,” said Gary Reedy, American Cancer Society CEO, in a statement. “John Alfonso’s outstanding financial stewardship skills, coupled with his dedication to achieving health equity, make him the right person to serve as Board Chair during this pivotal time for our organization.”

WEAVER

Top 100 Firm Weaver raised more than $60,000 for charity via walking more than 28,000 miles during the firm’s "Get Moving for Charity Challenge."

The challenge asked staff members to support their favorite charitable causes by raising money and tracking their steps through a wellness app. Participants earned matching funds for their select charity as well as internal rewards for meeting top fundraising and step milestones.

“Our employees had a great time participating in this friendly competition by stepping up their physical activity while raising money for their charity team,” said Weaver CEO John Mackel in a statement. “I am proud of the way the Weaver team rallied behind this challenge and took the opportunity to give back to our communities that have been impacted by the challenges of 2020. Our collective efforts were exceptional and something to be proud of. What a great way to close out the year!”

The following charities received charitable contributions from Weaver:

Alzheimer’s Association
American Cancer Society
American Heart Association
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Feed the Children