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Regional Leader Anders CPAs + Advisors has announced that the Child Center is its 2021 Charity of Choice.

The Child Center is a child advocacy center serving children and families in northeast Missouri. Now in its 16th year, the Charity of Choice program helps a local charity via fundraising activities and volunteer efforts. Charities are submitted by members of the firm.

Dan Mudd, a tax partner at Anders, currently serves as treasurer and board member for the Child Center and nominated the organization.

Pennsylvania-based firm Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz has dedicated $50,000 to supporting nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania and Maryland through its BSSF Charitable Gift Fund.

Launched in 2019, the BSSF Charitable Gift Fund allows BSSF staff members to request donations for nonprofit organizations and fundraisers. The BSSF Charitable Gift Fund has supported more than 25 nonprofit organizations across Pennsylvania and Maryland with approximately $12,000 in charitable contributions thus far. The BSSF Charitable Gift Fund is administered through the Lancaster County Community Foundation.

“We are honored to be able to make this investment back into our local communities,” said Ken Wolfe, president and managing principal at BSSF, in a statement. “This contribution will ensure that our firm can support as many nonprofit organizations as possible in 2021 and onward, especially during this time of exceptional need. We truly believe helping people achieve extraordinary outcomes is the responsibility of all of us.”

John Alfonso, partner and leader of CohnReznick's not-for-profit and education industry practice, has been named 2021 chair of the American Cancer Society Board of Directors.

A volunteer with the American Cancer Society for more than 30 years, Alfonso began his one-year term on Jan. 1.

"While we are encouraged by the significant decline in cancer death rates across the U.S., statistics show that low-income communities and people of color continue to be disproportionately impacted by the disease,” said Alfonso in a statement. “I am deeply honored to serve as 2021 Board Chair and am committed to working with Gary and his team, my fellow board members, and our 1.5 million volunteers in helping the Society advance its strategic priorities — among them, achieving health equity for all populations.”

“Like most cause-based organizations, the COVID-19 pandemic has challenged the American Cancer Society to innovate and find new ways to serve patients and connect with communities. Throughout these changes and challenges, our volunteers and supporters have enabled us to continue serving cancer patients,” said Gary Reedy, American Cancer Society CEO, in a statement. “John Alfonso’s outstanding financial stewardship skills, coupled with his dedication to achieving health equity, make him the right person to serve as Board Chair during this pivotal time for our organization.”