‘I am deeply moved by PwC’s collective contribution to our nation’s recent bushfire crisis. Through generous individual donations by our people, donations from other PwC firms around the world, uncapped dollar-for-dollar matching by PwC Australia and donations from the PwC Foundation Trust more than $1.08 million was raised. PwC people also gave their time as volunteer firefighters, army reservists, helped rural communities with fence repairs and clean up activities, sewed fabric pouches for wildlife, led community bake sales and provided pro bono support for charities, government and local businesses. At a time of national crisis, PwC’s spirit and community commitment was unwavering.’

‘PwC’s generous contribution has assisted the Red Cross to provide emergency grants as well as ongoing support to communities affected by the devastating bushfires.’

‘Our presence embedded in communities across the fire-devastated areas meant that Vinnies was often the first to render assistance immediately after the destruction.

Many of our volunteer members live and work in the affected communities. They were on the ground to support their neighbours and start providing a hand up to those in need. The generous donations of Vinnies supporters enabled them to play that vital role.

In the particularly hard-hit South Coast region of NSW, approximately $6.6 million has been distributed to date.’

‘I thought it was a great initiative because not only does it help the families involved to buy school shoes, but it helps us too. Local businesses really appreciate Vinnies supporting us to keep money moving round the area. It’s a big help for independent businesses like mine.”

‘We’ve had several families come in with the vouchers and it’s a pleasure to help them out at this time. It’s very important that the children who have been affected so badly are able to get all the proper clothing and footwear for school. They’ve been traumatised enough and don’t need to be singled out for not having the same things as everyone else. It helps to normalise life again for them.’

‘The Salvation Army is very grateful for the broad ranging support that we have received from the Australian community to assist us in providing support to those affected by the devastating bushfires of last summer. To PwC and your amazing staff we would like to add a very personal note of appreciation as the significant funds you raised have allowed us to literally transform the lives of your fellow Australians during a time when it was just so needed. From our initial emergency response, through recovery and ultimately through the rebuilding phase for these communities, the funds you have provided will see hope delivered where and when its needed most. Allowing the Salvos to ensure that no one is left in need. Thank you.’

‘Workplace giving support from PwC’s staff and partners changed what we could do.  Instead of having to spend our time begging for money, we could spend all of our time feeding wildlife, and teaching other people how to feed wildlife, exponentially increasing how much food we could get out there.’

‘Thank you for caring, for acting, for helping to make a lifesaving difference to our precious wildlife.’

‘It is the ongoing support of organisations like PwC that is enabling WIRES to increase resources to help more animals and enables WIRES to partner on major projects to support species preservation and the long-term recovery of wildlife habitats.’