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Giving Back

Barracuda Networks encourages its employees to be involved in their communities and provides support for various charitable and philanthropic events. Organizations that Barracuda Networks has contributed to include:

	Pat Tillman Foundation Barracuda Networks sponsored the Kids Zone at the Pat's Run event held in San Jose in 2007. "Corporate support goes a long way in helping us to carry out the Foundation's mission to support young people and we appreciate Barracuda Networks contributions to Pat's Run 2007 held in San Jose." -- Alex Garwood, executive director, Pat Tillman Foundation
	Friends of the Library of Los Altos and Community, Inc. Barracuda Networks makes regular contributions to this local organization. "On behalf of the Friends of the Library of Los Altos Library and Community, Inc., I would like to thank you for your generous donation..., (this) will expedite the sale of books and increase the funds we can raise for the benefit of the Los Altos Library." -- Judith S. Suelzle, president of the Friends of the Library of Los Altos and Community, Inc.
	Second Harvest Food Bank Barracuda Networks participates in the annual Second Harvest Food Festival holiday drives and as a result, the company has earned two bronze (2004 and 2005) and one silver (2006) awards "The holidays can be a very difficult time for low-income families in our community. The overwhelming support and generous contributions from Barracuda Networks and its employees helps us to serve an average of 162,000 people each month. We are so grateful for their continued award-winning participation in our annual Holiday Food & Fund Drive." -- Michelle Sklar, Senior Director of Development for Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties

Computers for Everyone
Barracuda Networks has made various contributions to this East Palo Alto, Calif., non-profit organization.

"Barracuda Networks has made a definite impact." -- Court Skinner, founder, Computers for Everyone

Corporate donations

	Make-a-Wish The premier wish-granting organization for children with life-threatening medical conditions.
	Little League Non-profit organizer of children's baseball and softball in the United States and throughout the world.
	Ronald McDonald House Provides comfort and care to children and their families worldwide through grants financed by corporate and personal donations.
	Children's Discovery Museum A children's museum in the San Francisco Bay Area, and a center of learning and discovery, creative play and expression.
	Avon Foundation A global charity focused on improving women’s lives by assisting victims of breast cancer and domestic violence.
	The Parkinson's Institute Independent non-profit organization providing basic and clinical research, clinical trials and a patient clinic for Parkinson's disease (PD) and related neurological movement disorders.
	Alzheimer's Association The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research.

Company Recognition

The employees at Barracuda Networks collectively make up a strong, dedicated team that genuinely enjoys each others' company in and outside of work. Even as the company continues to expand, colleagues aren't separated by department and have often celebrated each other's milestones and provided comfort during difficult times. As a result of this encouraging and open work environment, Barracuda Networks has been honored by the community:

Best Places to Work - Bay Area 2007

Barracuda Networks named one of the "Best Places to Work in the Bay Area" by San Jose/Silicon Valley Business Journal in April 2007

Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year

Barracuda Networks founders Dean Drako, Michael Perone and Zach Levow honored with prestigious Ernst & Young 2007 "Entrepreneur of the Year" award for Northern California

"Ernst & Young is honored to recognize extraordinary business leaders, such as Dean, Zach and Michael, and the companies they have built." --Rick Fezell, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year program director for Northern California

Sharing Time

Barracuda Networks employees take time to give back to various charities and important causes in their communities. Below is a sampling of some of the organizations that our employees volunteer for:

	Family Giving Tree A nonprofit organization based in the San Francisco Bay Area, dedicated to fulfilling the holiday wishes of children.
	Team in Training The world's largest endurance sports training program for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
	USO Strives to enhance the quality of life of the U.S. Armed Forces personnel and their families worldwide.
	Friends of the Fairmont Animal Shelter Non-profit animal rescue organization supporting the Alameda County Fairmont Animal Shelter.
	Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Leading charitable funder and advocate of type 1 (juvenile) diabetes research worldwide.
	Wicked Sunnyvale A girl fastpitch softball league involving and engaging girls 10 and under.
	Santa Clara County Parks Diverse recreational area comprised of 45,000 acres of urban and mountain parks, trails, lakes and streams.
	AIDS LifeCycle Annual fundraising cycling event designed to help end the pandemic and human suffering caused by AIDS.