2010 marks our 50th anniversary. To celebrate, Sussman Shank LLP will partner with several Oregon nonprofit organizations for our "Giving Back to the Community Campaign."

The campaign includes volunteer or service-type projects throughout the year, where everyone at the firm has the opportunity to contribute his or her time, talent or treasure in a diverse range of activities. "We wanted this to be more than just a simple celebration or a cash donation made by the firm," said Robert Carlton, Managing Partner of Sussman Shank LLP. "Everyone has really embraced this opportunity, and the excitement has carried all of us into activities and places we may not have gone otherwise." More than 80 employees as well as family and friends of the firm are expected to participate in the planned activities throughout the year.

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Loaves and Fishes strives to ensure that no senior is left hungry or socially isolated. Once a week firm volunteers pick up and deliver meals to the homebound elderly in Portland. In some instances the only personal contact the homebound individual has is with a volunteer. Additional support provided through matching employee financial contributions, as well as sponsorship at the Annual Luncheon on May 11, 2010.

Schoolhouse Supplies supports teachers and students in Portland Public Schools through the Free Store and Tools for Schools programs. Sussman Shank is adopting the Harrison Park School in Southeast Portland. Firm volunteers will spend an evening packing backpacks full of school supplies for all 743 students to start the year off right. Volunteers will then deliver the backpacks to students at the beginning of September.

Reach the Beach is a fundraising event for the American Lung Association of Oregon. In addition to riding a course of 28 – 104 miles, riders are raising funds to assist the American Lung Association of Oregon to improve lung health and prevent lung disease. Approximately 40 firm volunteers and their families will cheer on Team Sussman and assist cyclers as they ride through the scenic wine country and quiet forests until they ultimately reach the beach.

Oregon Food Bank is the hub of a network of food relief agencies serving all of Oregon and Clark County, Washington. Firm volunteers will work shifts at Oregon Food Bank's Volunteer Action Center. Volunteers will assist with repackaging bulk food items, sorting canned goods, and labeling packages.

Earth Share Oregon is a federation of local and national conservation groups working together to provide a way for community members to support the health of our environment. This summer, Sussman Shank volunteers will join with Earth Share Oregon on a project that will help protect our environment.