Kaufman Rossin in the Community: ABC4Kids Foundation

Keith Sharkey talks about his involvement with a non-profit organization.

Which organization are you supporting, and what is its objective?

I am supporting the ABC4Kids Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing basic school supplies to children in low-income families in Latin America in order to keep them from dropping out or falling behind.

What inspires you about this organization, and how did you hear about it?

I was introduced to ABC4Kids through a long-time client and personal friend of Kaufman Rossin Fund Services who is working to jump-start this charity and its mission in Latin America.  What I find most inspiring about this organization is its emphasis on the importance of education for young children.

Why did you decide to get involved with this organization?

When I heard about the mission of ABC4Kids, I was immediately interested in helping the cause. I believe their approach to providing aid to children in low-income families has the potential to transform the lives, not only of those children receiving the aid, but of the communities in which they grow up.

How is Kaufman Rossin contributing to the success of this organization?

Kaufman Rossin will donate 100% of the profits from this month’s jeans day fundraiser to the ABC4Kids Foundation. I know that our donation will directly impact impoverished children in Latin America, and I’m very grateful that our firm gives us the opportunity to make an impact on the international community.

What is your advice for others who are thinking about getting involved in a non-profit organization?

Get started. You never know what a huge difference you can make in the lives of others simply by showing up. Anything you can provide to a charity you care about – whether it’s your volunteer hours, your money or your skills – can make a positive impact on the community.