The RSM US Foundation Donates $100K to the American Red Cross

CHICAGO – (September 21, 2023) – RSM US LLP (“RSM”) – the nation’s leading provider of assurance, tax and consulting services focused on the middle market –  and the RSM US Foundation recently demonstrated their commitment to supporting RSM’s  people and their communities  through a $100,000 donation to the American Red Cross. The funds will go toward domestic and international planning and preparedness efforts in times of disaster.

The Red Cross must have critical systems and supplies in place before the first emergency shelter is opened, before the first volunteer arrives and before the first meal is served. Pre-investment in disaster planning and preparedness ensures tens of thousands of Red Cross workers — 90% of whom are volunteers — have the know-how, equipment and technology to ‘turn heartbreak into hope and stand with disaster survivors as they rebuild their lives’. Advance support also enables the Red Cross to provide people and communities with the knowledge and resources they need to face emergencies of all kinds, before they happen.

“Today, the Red Cross is responding to nearly twice as many large disasters as we did a decade ago. The generosity of donors like RSM and the RSM US Foundation ensures the Red Cross can provide comfort and care to people in their darkest hours," said Amanda Lepof, executive director of fundraising programs and segment strategies with the American Red Cross. "We are extremely grateful for these contributions before disasters strike because they enable us to respond immediately and compassionately, when help and hope are needed most.”

“The mission of the RSM US Foundation is to build tomorrow’s middle market leaders by enhancing educational outcomes and serving youth in the areas of hunger, housing and health,” said Doug Opheim, chief financial officer with RSM US LLP and chairman of the RSM US Foundation’s Board of Directors. “We are honored to support the American Red Cross’s efforts to avert disaster, which can strike anyone and any community at any time. And when disaster does strike, being prepared helps ensure that those impacted can recover as quickly as possible. Supporting organizations such as the American Red Cross is just one way we’re able to show our communities and our people how much we care about them.”

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