Crowe Horwath LLP and Its People Donate More Than $109,000 to Help Earthquake Victims in Haiti

OAK BROOK, Ill., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- A Crowe Horwath LLP personnel-driven fund-raising effort and firm matching program has collected $109,285 for earthquake relief efforts in Haiti.

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Following the earthquake, Crowe launched a plan to collect donations from personnel who wanted to assist with the relief program and chose UNICEF and the American Red Cross as the beneficiary organizations. The firm committed to match those donations up to $50,000.

More than 400 individuals at Crowe donated $59,285 for disaster relief efforts.  

In all, 24 percent ($13,764) of the donations received from Crowe individuals was earmarked for UNICEF and 76 percent was assigned to the American Red Cross. The $50,000 in matching funds will be directed in the same proportion, resulting in overall donations of $82,482 to the American Red Cross and $25,611 to UNICEF for use in earthquake disaster relief efforts.

"Crowe established this matching fund so that contributions from our people can go even further in assisting those in direct need in the aftermath of this tragedy," said Charles Allen, Crowe Horwath CEO. "I am proud of the people of Crowe and their spirit to help others. Crowe people have a long history of giving, whether it is one of the communities where they live and work or helping when disasters occur elsewhere."

The decision to work through the American Red Cross was based on its established resources in the affected area and its ability to provide immediate relief efforts, while UNICEF was chosen based on its dedication to and effectiveness in improving the lives of children in the longer term.

About UNICEF

UNICEF is on the ground in over 150 countries and territories to help children survive and thrive, from early childhood through adolescence.  The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS.  UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments. To make a donation or learn more about UNICEF please call 1.800.FOR.KIDS (1.800.367.5437) or go to www.supportunicef.org.

About the American Red Cross

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation's blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization — not a government agency — and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, call 1-800-REDCROSS or visit www.redcross.org

About Crowe Horwath

Crowe Horwath LLP (www.crowehorwath.com) is one of the largest public accounting and consulting firms in the United States. Under its core purpose of "Building Value with Values®," Crowe assists public and private company clients in reaching their goals through audit, tax, advisory, risk and performance services. With 25 offices and 2,400 personnel, Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the country's best places to work. Crowe serves clients worldwide as an independent member of Crowe Horwath International, one of the largest networks in the world, consisting of more than 140 independent accounting and management consulting firms with offices in more than 400 cities around the world.

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