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2009 Big 4 Challenge
Big Four Accounting Firms Raise Over $1 Million for United Way Silicon Valley
 Congratulations to accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), the winner of the Four Challenge Cup for its efforts to improve local lives by giving generously to United Way Silicon Valley. Even in this tough economy, employees at the four big accounting firms Deloitte, Ernst & Young, KPMG, and PwC collectively raised $1,099,816 through United Way Silicon Valley's 2009 - 2010 annual giving campaign.
Each year the four accounting firms challenge each other to see which company can make the biggest impact on the community by investing more in United Way Silicon Valley. The firms have raised more than
$4.9 million for United Way Silicon Valley since the challenge began in 2004.
 "On behalf of PwCs' more than 1,200 partners and staff in Santa Clara County, we're honored to assist the families and children in our local community through United Way Silicon Valley's Big Four Challenge. PwC has been a long-time supporter of United Way's efforts in Silicon Valley and across the country, and we believe United Way Silicon Valley's work is even more important during these challenging times. We hope our actions inspire others to give back to their communities as well."
Rob Gittings
Northern California Market Managing Partner
PricewaterhouseCoopers
"It has been a difficult year for many, so it's very encouraging to see these firms and their employees give so generously," said Carole Leigh Hutton, president and CEO of United Way Silicon Valley. "The reality is that even before this recession, too many people in Silicon Valley were not able to make ends meet. That's why United Way is working to help families and individuals achieve incomes that lead to financial health. The Big Four are helping to strengthen our community by supporting programs that help people overcome the barriers to financial stability."
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PricewaterhouseCoopers
had a 17% increase in donations to United Way's
Community Action Fund
Pictured: Kim Reeves,
SVP, Resource Development,
United Way, presents Rob Gittings, Managing Partner, PwC the
Big 4 Challenge Cup
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