Countrywide's employees are at the heart of our company's success. We understand the important role our employees play in serving as ambassadors throughout our local communities. With that in mind, Countrywide seeks to promote a culture of social responsibility and volunteerism among its employees and executives while recognizing and rewarding employees for their passion to give back to their favorite charities. Countrywide Cares Employee Matching Gifts Program Countrywide's Employee Matching Gift Program was established to enhance our employees' commitment to improving communities through their monetary support of charitable organizations. Countrywide will match an eligible employee's monetary contribution dollar-for-dollar to qualified U.S. nonprofit organizations. In 2007, Countrywide matched $877,000.00 in employee contributions. Rebuilding Together Since 1997, Countrywide has contributed $10 million to Rebuilding Together, the company's core charity. Our employees have generously given of their personal and vacation time, committing thousands of volunteer hours on hundreds of projects across the country. Visit the web site Countrywide Foundation Employee Disaster Relief Fund Countrywide Foundation's Short-Term Employee Disaster Relief Fund aids employees impacted by a disaster by helping offset expenses including temporary housing, food, clothing and transportation. Donations are matched dollar-for-dollar by the company. Visit the web site Countrywide Cares for Our Troops In a show of support for the brave men and women serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, Countrywide partnered with the United Service Organizations (USO) in 2005 and 2006 to offer troops a touch of home by sending special care packages overseas.