BDO partners with FCC Drive Away Hunger
CHATHAM: BDO recently partnered with Farm Credit Canada (FCC) and the annual FCC Drive Away Hunger campaign for the second consecutive year. Due to its significant client base in the agricultural area, BDO is particularly connected to applicable causes that benefit rural Canada. For 2009, the firm committed to raising 50,000 pounds of food for the campaign, which would have doubled the amount raised the previous year.
From September 14 to October 16, BDO’s 30 participating local offices across Canada collected food and monetary donations in support of food banks in their regions. Combined, they ultimately surpassed the firm’s goal with a total of 109,123.87 lbs in donations altogether, including 20,000 lbs donated to Food Banks Canada.
Keith Farlinger, BDO’s Chief Executive Officer, stated, “I am thrilled with the outcome of our firm’s efforts for this important campaign and wish to thank each individual who contributed to the cause! We hope these donations will help the many people in need.”
FCC Drive Away Hunger is an increasingly important campaign with over 700,000 Canadians relying on food banks each month. The “tractor trailer tours” for the 2009 edition launched on September 11 in Chatham, Ontario, crossing communities from Alberta, to New Brunswick. Donators could alternatively drop off food or monetary contributions for the campaign to participating BDO offices.
About BDO Canada LLP
BDO Canada LLP is Canada's sixth largest accounting services and advisory firm. Our team serves a highly diverse clientele, which includes owner-managed businesses, large enterprises, mid-market public companies, community organizations, not-for-profit agencies, and professional firms. From agriculture to real estate, technology to union pensions, and aboriginal communities to municipalities, the professionals of BDO Dunwoody have the expertise to handle any business sector.
BDO Canada LLP is a Member Firm of BDO International. BDO International is a global network of public accounting firms, called BDO Member Firms, serving international clients.
About BDO International
BDO International is a world wide network of public accounting firms, called BDO Member Firms, serving international clients. Each BDO Member Firm is an independent legal entity in its own country. The network is coordinated by BDO Global Coordination B.V., incorporated in the Netherlands, with its statutory seat in Eindhoven (trade register registration number 33205251) and with an office in Brussels, Belgium, where the International Executive Office is located. The combined total fee income of all BDO Member Firms was US$ 5.14 billion in 2008. The global network has more than 670 offices in 110 countries, and more than 44,000 partners and staff provide business advisory services throughout the world.
Farm Credit Canada
As Canada's largest provider of business and financial services to farms and agribusiness, FCC advances the business of agriculture. Operating out of 100 offices located primarily in rural Canada, FCC employees are passionate about the business of agriculture. A healthy portfolio of more than $17 billion and 16 consecutive years of portfolio growth are a reflection of our customers' success.
