Press Room
21 October | 2005
Rachlin Raises Hurricane Relief Funds
Florida Katrina victims to benefit from firm's donations

MIAMI, FL - Rachlin, the largest independent accounting firm in South Florida, presented a check for $15,000 to the Greater Miami chapter of the American Red Cross in support of South Florida victims of Hurricane Katrina.

Rachlin employees raised $7,500 through their participation in a firm-wide Jeans Day fund-raising event. The firm matched employees' donations to bring the grand total to $15,000. With most Hurricane Katrina donations sent to the Gulf Coast, Rachlin's donations are earmarked for South Florida victims of the storm.

"This storm caused catastrophic damage that affected so many from South Florida to the Gulf Coast," said Lawrence H. Blum, Managing Partner, Rachlin. "I am so proud that Rachlin can be part of the relief effort, especially for our own neighbors in need."

In addition to helping out those in need from South Florida, the Greater Miami Chapter of the American Red Cross will also use the donations to assist Gulf Coast residents who have relocated to South Florida.

Rachlin LLP is one of the nation's 100 largest public accounting firms, and one of the largest independent accounting and advisory firms in the Southeast. For 50 years, Rachlin has been offering traditional audit and tax services and a wide range of specialized business advisory services. The firm has nearly 200 employees in three locations; Miami, Ft. Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. Rachlin provides services to the public and private sectors, including publicly traded companies, closely held businesses, governmental entities, local municipalities and not-for-profit organizations.