The people of Deloitte member firms are committed to supporting the communities in which they live and work. Tens of thousands of Deloitte employees volunteer time and donate money to a variety of causes that encourage economic development and raise public awareness of the positive impact business can have on the community.

Deloitte member firms and people also have a tradition of contributing financially and through pro bono services to disaster and humanitarian relief funds, including for the recent earthquake in Sichuan Province and Hurricane Ike.

Deloitte recognizes the importance of leadership, long-term relationship building and the active involvement of employees to sustain effective community investment. Each year, many member firms host a local IMPACT Day to reflect, celebrate and re-commit to year-round community investment.

For more information about how a member firm is involved in its community, please visit the country's Web site.

The business of helping communities
Take a look at Deloitte member firms' community investment activities around the world in this video: