Business Wire | Aug 25, 2021 08:22AM EDT

Jefferies' Clients, Employees and Shareholders Contribute $6 Million to 45 Charities Supporting Those Most in Need in Afghanistan, Haiti, as Well as Military Veterans

Aug. 25, 2021

NEW YORK & LONDON & HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 25, 2021--Jefferies announced today that its Global Charity Trading Day raised approximately $6 million that it will donate to 45 charities that provide critical aid and support to Afghanistan refugees, military veterans, and victims of the recent earthquake in Haiti.

Through the firm's Global Trading Day held August 24, Jefferies' clients helped to generate $4.5 million in donated net trading commissions. In addition, Jefferies as a firm donated $1 million directly, and voluntary donations from Jefferies' more than 4,000 employees totaled $500,000.

Rich Handler, CEO, and Brian Friedman, President, of Jefferies commented, "It is heartwarming to have Jefferies' more than 4,000 global partners, our loyal clients and our supportive shareholders devote an ordinarily very slow day in August to raising $6 million that will go directly to assist Afghanistan refuges, military heroes, and people affected by the devastating earthquake in Haiti. We are also grateful for all of the volunteers and hardworking staff of these 45 critical charities who will assure that the money is deployed quickly for the maximum benefit for those in extreme need."

We are delighted to support the following 45 respected charitable organizations:

ASSISTANCE FORAFGHANISTAN REFUGEES

CHARITABLE AmountORGANIZATION CHARITY DESCRIPTION Donated

Afghan Girls Provides financial and mentoring support to highlyFinancial qualified students and the opportunity to work in $150,000Assistance Fund Afghanistan on projects to improve the lives of the(AGFAF) Afghan people.

Works with millions of deprived and excluded families in Afghanistan to build basic services,Afghanaid improve livelihoods, strengthen the rights of women $150,000 and children, help communities protect against natural disasters and adapt to climate change, and respond to humanitarian emergencies.

Serves individuals and families in the mostComfort Aid underprivileged communities around the world,International including Afghanistan, by providing education, food $150,000 and shelter relief, economic resources and establishing health care facilities.

Enabled Children Supports children in Afghanistan with disabilitiesInitiative with residential, educational and income generation $50,000 support for families.

Global Emergency Supports individual scholars, students and facultyResponse Fund at University of Rochester impacted by the $150,000 Afghanistan refugee crisis and Haiti earthquake.

Global Surgical Dedicated to providing medical relief to communitiesand Medical in conflict zones, austere environments and disaster $50,000Support Group areas around the world.(GSMSG)

International Delivers life-saving aid to children and families inRescue Committee Afghanistan by providing shelter, education, clean $150,000(IRC) water, health support and other aid.

International Supports all measures to ensure the safety of womenWomen's Media journalists and media workers attempting to evacuate $150,000Foundation (IWMF) Afghanistan.

Assists with all aspects of integrating families ofKeeping Our Afghan, Iraqi and Kurdish interpreters into theirPromise, Inc. new lives, including visa application assistance, $50,000 finding and furnishing apartments, helping with transportation and finding employment opportunities.

Aims to solve one of the greatest obstacles to theOTB (Only The emancipation of women in Afghanistan: free mobility. $50,000Brave Foundation) This organization allows women to reach places of work and study independently.

School of Provides Afghan girls with a safe and nurturingLeadership environment where they can focus on their educationAfghanistan and potential to become critical thinkers and $150,000(SOLA) leaders who have the power to shape their nation's future.

Protects and promotes the rights of women andUNICEF children all over the world and contributes to the $150,000 improvement of their living conditions.

Dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for refugees, forciblyUSA for UNHCR (UN displaced communities and stateless people. UNHCR is $150,000Refugee Agency) on the ground to provide lifesaving care and protection to families in need of help in Afghanistan.

Vital Voices Provides immediate support to at-risk Afghan women(Emergency Fund and girls, including funds that will aid emergency $150,000for Women & Girls evacuations, emergency housing and resettlement,in Afghanistan) visa applications, and other emerging priorities.

Protects and promotes the rights of disenfranchised Afghan women and girls in Afghanistan and New York.Women for Afghan In particular, WAW works to help Afghan women andWomen (WAW) girls exercise their rights to pursue their $150,000 individual potential to self-determination, and to representation in all areas of life-political, social, cultural, and economic.

Supports the most marginalized women in countriesWomen for Women affected by conflict and war to earn and save money,International improve health and well-being, influence decisions $150,000 in their home and community, and connect to networks for support.



ASSISTANCE FOR MILITARY VETERANS

CHARITABLE CHARITY DESCRIPTION ORGANIZATION

Provides financial support, beyond what theArmy Ranger Lead government and veterans affairs can offer, to USthe Way Fund Army Rangers and the families of those who have $150,000 died, have been disabled or who are currently serving in harm's way around the world.

Empowers military families to thrive by connectingBlue Star them with their civilian neighbors - both people and $150,000Families organizations - to create strong communities of support.

Bob Woodruff Supports veterans returning to their families and $150,000Foundation communities.

Assists post-9/11 combat wounded veterans regain their mental and physical health through gymCatch a Lift Fund memberships, in home gym equipment, personalized $150,000 fitness and nutrition programs and a peer support network.

Children of Provides college scholarships and educationalFallen Patriots counseling to military children who have lost a $150,000Foundation parent in the line of duty.

Provides the education, mentorship and relationshipsFourBlock needed for post-9/11 veterans who are returning home $150,000 and beginning new careers.

Homes For Our Builds and donates specially adapted homesTroops (HFOT) nationwide for severely injured post-9/11 Veterans $150,000 to enable them to rebuild their lives

Enhances the quality of life for post-9/11 service members who have sustained physical andHope For The psychological wounds in the line of duty by $150,000Warriors providing services such as career transition and education programs, health and wellness counseling and community building initiatives.

Provides educational accounts for every child whoMarine Corps-Law loses a parent serving in the United States MarineEnforcement Corps or any Federal Law Enforcement Agency. Since $150,000Foundation its founding, MC-LEF has awarded over $85 million in educational accounts and other humanitarian assistance to over 4400 recipients.

No One Left Provides emergency financial aid and used vehiclesBehind to newly arrived interpreters who served in Iraq and $150,000Afghanistan Afghanistan.

Provides personalized care and continued caseStop Soldier management to veterans to help identify eachSuicide individual's specific needs - whether it be mental $150,000 health support, housing assistance, or any other service.

Provides Special Forces Soldiers and their familiesThe Green Beret with emergency, immediate and ongoing support in the $150,000Foundation areas of health and wellness, child-care, transitioning professions and much more.

The Mission Connects veteran volunteers with nonprofit partnersContinues and community leaders to improve conditions in $150,000 under-resourced communities.

The Royal British Helps to provide aid to members of the Royal Navy,Legion British Army, Royal Air Force, veterans and their $150,000 families.

The USO (United Provides live entertainment, such as comedians,Service actors and musicians, social facilities, and other $150,000Organizations) programs to members of the United States Armed Forces and their families.

Tunnel to Towers Supports first responders, veterans and theirFoundation families by providing these heroes and the families $150,000 they leave behind with mortgage-free homes.

Dedicated to advocacy on behalf of United States $25,000Veterans for veterans who continue to serve their country byCommon Sense protecting the rights and interests of fellow citizens.

Works with hundreds of smaller charities andVeterans' charitable organizations across the UK that aim to $150,000Foundation UK provide a better life for present and past UK Armed Forces members and their families.

Wounded Warrior Offers a variety of programs, services and eventsProject for military veterans wound while serving on or $150,000 after September 11, 2001.



HAITI EARTHQUAKE RELIEF EFFORTS

CHARITABLE CHARITY DESCRIPTION ORGANIZATION

All Hands and Addresses the immediate and long-term needs of $150,000Hearts communities impacted by natural disasters.

A health-focused relief and development organizationAmericares that saves lives and improves health for people $150,000 affected by poverty or disaster.

Catholic Relief Responds to major emergencies, fighting disease andServices (CRS) poverty, by nurturing peaceful and just societies $50,000 and focusing their efforts on relief in Haiti.

Supports Haitian children by providing educationalClean Hands for scholarships, helping them find access to health $50,000Haiti care, and giving them a safe space to study and learn.

Habitat for Focuses on resilient housing construction in Haiti,Humanity including homes for elderly residents, as well as $150,000 water, sanitation and hygiene.

Haitian Health Improves the health and well-being of women,Foundation children, families and communities in Haiti through $150,000 healthcare, education and community development.

Works alongside the vulnerable people in Haiti toHumanity & help meet their basic needs, improve their living $50,000Inclusion UK conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.

Strives to bring the benefits of modern medicalPartners in science to those most in need of them and to serve $150,000Health as an antidote to despair with a focus on disaster relief efforts in Haiti.

Works with disaster-hit families around the world,ShelterBox USA offering emergency shelter and other essential items $150,000 to support them in rebuilding their lives.

Utilizes the skills and experiences of militaryTeam Rubicon veterans with first responders to rapidly deploy $150,000 emergency response teams.

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