Wausau, Wis. (February 14, 2005) --The employees and partners of Wipfli LLP contributed more than $23,000 to the American Red Cross, UNICEF, and other aid agencies to help the victims of the recent earthquake and tidal waves that devastated many parts of Asia and east Africa. Donations from Wipfli employees were matched dollar-for-dollar by the firm.
“My fellow partners and I were overwhelmed with our associates’ show of concern for those impacted by this tragedy,” said Greg Barber, Wipfli’s managing partner. “Our hearts go out to the survivors, for everything they’ve lost.”
About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross is a nationwide network of nearly 900 field units dedicated to saving lives and helping people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. Led by 1 million volunteers and 36,000 employees, the Red Cross annually mobilizes relief to families affected by more than 70,000 disasters. The Red Cross is the largest supplier of blood and blood products to more than 3,000 U.S. hospitals and also assists victims of international disasters and conflicts at locations worldwide.
About UNICEF
For nearly 60 years, UNICEF has been the world’s leading aid agency for children, working on the ground in 158 countries to help children survive and thrive, from early childhood through adolescence. The world’s largest provider of vaccines for poor countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, universal basic education, access to clean water and sanitation, and the protection of children. UNICEF is funded entirely by the contributions of governments, businesses, foundations and individuals.
About Wipfli
With more than 650 employees and 18 offices in Wisconsin and Minnesota, Wipfli ranks among the 20 largest CPA and consulting firms in the nation. Wipfli provides accounting and tax services, management consulting, and IT consulting to more than 24,000 clients, including manufacturers, health care organizations, financial institutions, nonprofit entities, dealerships, small businesses and individuals.