Our teams in India love to rock. The Bangalore offices recently featured two bands of employees and came together to build community and camaraderie. But this wasn't just a jam session - it was a way to serve the community.
The event raised money for Vidyaranya, a local Bangalore nonprofit, empowering children, elderly people, and women. The theme was “100 Helping Hands,” with the goal of receiving financial donations from 100 employees.
They raised ₹192,399 INR ($2,333 USD) from 245 employees. An incredible outcome.
The initiative was spearheaded by Mallika, our Director of Customer Service Director, and the Citrix Customer Service team, with support from Sohini, our Corporate Citizenship Lead.
"The idea was for us to pay it forward for the ones who are less fortunate than us," Mallika said. "Although there are many problems to solve, we prioritized raising funds for food as every individual has the basic right to a healthy and nutritious meal."
The fundraiser was a group effort, and help came from more than just employees. A long-term event management vendor for the Bangalore office offered pro-bono services on the audio system for the performances. When a lead vocalist had to opt out for heath reasons, another employee’s 12-year-old daughter filled in. (And she was incredible!)
Citrix India has partnered with Vidyaranya for four years. Now as Cloud Software Group, we are proud to continue our support. In March & April 2023 we hosted an online food drive for the organization, to make our Cloud Software Group employee donations nearly ₹300,000 INR ($4,000 USD).
And we won't stop with just funds. In June 2021, a team of employees visited Vidyaranya to serve food, play music, and spend time with the nonprofit’s 400 beneficiaries. We absolutely love seeing the individuals we can affect in person.
Representatives from Vidyaranya poetically noted: "Music has the power to unite hearts and create waves of change. Citrix/Cloud Software Group, your inspiring music charity event has not only raised funds for our initiatives, but also orchestrated a symphony of hope and compassion. Your harmonious effects have struck a chord with the world, reminding us that together we can create a symphony of possibilities. Thank you for making a meaningful difference."
