Thursday, March 28, 2024

Integrity Marketing Group

Integrity Marketing Group, LLC (“Integrity”), a leading distributor of life and health insurance, and provider of wealth management and retirement planning solutions, announced the launch of its third annual “Integrity Gives Back” Toy Drive to benefit children-focused hospitals and organizations across the nation. The company has set an impressive goal of donating more than 20,000 toys to make a powerful impact in the communities they serve.

The mission of the “Integrity Gives Back” Toy Drive is to provide individual toys, stuffed animals, games and books to children who need it most through organizations such as Children’s Health in Dallas and other charities and children’s hospitals across the country. Integrity is inviting the public to join them in supporting their impactful toy drive by visiting http://IntegrityGivesBack.com and shopping the Amazon Wish List curated by Children’s Health or by making a toy donation to a local children’s based organization of their choice.

“The ‘Integrity Gives Back’ Toy Drive is an effort that was founded with deep personal meaning to me and my family,” shared Bryan W. Adams, co-founder and CEO of Integrity. “A few years ago, while my son was receiving treatment at Children’s Health, I was able to witness the transformative power a simple gifted toy had on improving his morale—bringing him an unexpected moment of joy! After this experience, my son came up with the idea to collect more toys for other patients and I saw the potential for engaging our Integrity family and truly put into action our core value of Service. This year, we are honored to invite our broader community to join us in making an even greater impact. We know that as we unite in purpose, we have an opportunity to surprise thousands of children and their families with happiness and delight.”

In 2021, the initiative’s original goal was to collect a few hundred toys for pediatric patients at Children’s Health. Due to the passionate efforts of Integrity’s Dallas-based employees, the toys and stuffed animals donated totaled more than 3,000 that first year. Integrity employees had such a heartwarming experience that the decision was made to expand efforts to its business units and employees nationwide with thousands of employees across 250 partner offices collecting over 16,000 toys. This year, Integrity is inviting the public to join their efforts to expand the Toy Drive’s impact with the goal of raising 20,000 toys to help children and their families have greater hope and bring them a treasured moment of joy during treatment or hospital stays.

“Oftentimes, it is small and simple acts of kindness that can have the greatest impact,” explained Mary Elyse Farah, president of the Integrity Foundation. “With the ‘Integrity Gives Back’ Toy Drive, our team has rallied around the opportunity to make a big difference through small collective donations. By coming together, aligned in purpose, we are able to significantly impact the lives of thousands of children. We are so grateful for gifts of all sizes, from packs of stickers to Lego sets. A wide variety of donations allow hospitals to impact the lives of so many more patients in the diverse support needs they have, from validating bravery during a shot to alleviating boredom during long hospital stays.”

“Two of Integrity’s core values are Service and Family. The ‘Integrity Gives Back’ Toy Drive is just one of many examples of Integrity’s commitment to putting these values into action,” stated Steve Young, Integrity’s chairman of the board. “Serving the communities they live and work in is incredibly important to everyone at Integrity. We are honored to invite others to join us in brightening the days of children receiving medical care and can’t wait to see how great an impact we can make by coming together.”

For more information on Integrity’s charitable initiatives or to shop the “Integrity Gives Back” Toy Drive donation list, visit http://.integritygivesback.com.

Amalgamated

Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, Inc. (www.pal-o-mine.org, Islandia, NY), a private, not for profit organization providing a comprehensive therapeutic equine program using horses to facilitate growth, learning and healing for children and adults with disabilities, recently held its third Annual Community Open House, a fun-filled family affair with a wide range of activities for children and their parents to enjoy. The Amalgamated Family of Companies, which consists of Amalgamated Life Insurance Company, Amalgamated Employee Benefits Administrators, Amalgamated Medical Care Management, Amalgamated Agency and AliGraphics, served as a corporate sponsor for this event with the goal to help the organization raise awareness of its mission and support its fundraising efforts. The funds raised at the event will be used to cover the costs of shoeing Pal-O-Mine’s horses.

Amalgamated Family of Companies Executive Vice President John A. Thornton stated, “We are proud to have been a corporate sponsor for this wonderful organization and the important work it does on behalf of individuals with disabilities by providing them with the opportunities to realize their potential and do so in Pal-O-Mine’s beautiful setting and outstanding therapeutic equine programs.”

Featured at the event were barn tours, music, kids’ activities, interactive equine demonstrations, a scavenger hunt, donkey cart rides, and an equine-themed escape room. The unveiling of the new J-Step garden which is used to teach individuals with disabilities all about gardening and related topics of soil cultivation, composting and harvesting was also a highlight of the Pal-O-Mine Community Open House. Many of the participating interns go on to get employment at local nurseries. In addition to these activities, there was the opportunity to bid on great raffle baskets.

Over the course of its 75-year plus history, the affiliated companies belonging to the Amalgamated Family of Companies have individually established a strong national presence while developing a broad portfolio of market-responsive products and services, and have evolved into a true Family of Companies, each with specialized reciprocal services. From Amalgamated Life Insurance Company’s group, stop loss and voluntary solutions and Amalgamated Employee Benefits Administrators’ high quality, customized TPA services, to Amalgamated Medical Care Management’s quality clinical advice and care, Amalgamated Agency’s property and casualty solutions, and AliGraphics’ printing and promotional products and services–the Amalgamated Family of Companies serves as a complete resource for a wide range of organizations including employers in diverse industries, unions, associations, healthcare providers, and managed care companies. For more information, visit: www.amalgamatedbenefits.com.

Founded in 1995 by Lisa Gatti, Pal-O-Mine is a private, not for profit organization providing a comprehensive therapeutic equine program using horses to facilitate growth, learning and healing for children and adults with disabilities, as well as those who have been abused or neglected, veterans and the economically compromised. Pal-O-Mine offers a broad range of programs, many of which involve the organization’s herd of therapy horses and livestock. Pal-O-Mine relies on grants and contributions from private citizens, foundations and businesses to help raise funds. For more information on Pal-O-Mine, visit:www.pal-o-mine.org or call: 631-348-1389.

Allianz Life

To help strengthen the Midway neighborhood in St. Paul, Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz Life) is investing $450,000 in Midway-area nonprofit Keystone Community Services over the course of the next three years.

The funds will help Keystone expand its work in Midway-area communities after seeing increasing demand over the past several years due to the COVID-19 pandemic as well as rising food and fuel costs. This contribution will also support existing programs at Keystone’s new community food site, located less than a mile from Allianz Field.

“Keystone is a trusted partner in the community, helping neighbors increase and maintain their financial stability through food and other critical services, and we’re proud to partner with such a vital resource in the Midway,” said Jasmine Jirele, president and CEO, Allianz Life. “We’re committed to a more equitable and financially secure Twin Cities, and we know working with Keystone we can help make a real difference.”

Allianz committed funds in 2020 and 2021 to help fund the renovations at the new community food site, which is planning to open in 2023. This new investment from Allianz will aid Keystone in hiring another resource navigator and offering follow-up support. Keystone’s resource navigators help community members find the resources they need for longer-term solutions with things like legal services and education, health care coverage, financial services, and utility assistance.

“Keystone’s partnership with Allianz began over 10 years ago and we are thrilled to be the recipient of this significant three-year grant, which will expand services at our new site and throughout Ramsey County,” said Mary McKeown, president and CEO, Keystone Community Services. “Our neighbors count on us to be there when they need extra support and this investment by Allianz will help Keystone support more people with more food and resources.”

Allianz Life and Keystone are long standing partners and have worked together to offer numerous community and food distribution events, including “Free Farmers Market” events at Allianz Field, with each event providing more than 400 families from the Midway neighborhood and surrounding areas with fresh produce.

Learn more about how Allianz is supporting a more equitable and financially secure Twin Cities at http://www.allianzlife.com/community.

Reliance Standard

Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company (Reliance Standard) and Matrix Absence Management (Matrix) announced a $59,000 contribution to Feeding America®, the largest domestic hunger-relief organization in the United States. Feeding America is a nationwide network of 200 food banks, 21 state associations, and more than 60,000 local partner agencies, food pantries and meal programs.

“Throughout this pandemic, food insecurity has increased significantly around the country,” said Thea Valero, director of Diversity, Engagement and Inclusion for Reliance and Matrix. “With employees and customers in every state and territory, we are proud to support these efforts to work to end hunger in communities throughout the U.S.”

According to the USDA, more than 38 million people, including 12 million children, in the United States are food insecure. Last year, Feeding America provided 6.6 billion meals to tens of millions of people throughout the country.

“Hunger is an issue in every county in our country. One in five people turn to the charitable food system for assistance,” added Lauren Biedron, vice president of Corporate Partnerships at Feeding America. “We are grateful for the generosity of the team at Reliance and Matrix, which comes at a critical time as demand on food banks remains high. These dollars will help provide more meals to people who need it most.”

For more information visit http://www.reliancestandard.com.

NGL

National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL) is pleased to announce that its 2021 sponsorships and corporate gift combined with employees’ personal pledges and donations totaled over $150,000 to support United Way of Dane County.

“United Way of Dane County is a powerful community organizer that is known for bringing people together to work toward changing lives and making a measurable impact. Giving back to our community is woven into NGL’s legacy and I’m proud our team members continue to support United Way because it’s an important component of who we are as a company,” said Knut Olson, NGL president and CEO.

For more than 70 years NGL has proudly partnered with and supported United Way of Dane County. Funding to United Way of Dane County is focused on the areas of education, income, and health with the goals to help build a community where everyone can succeed in school, work and life.

In addition to NGL’s corporate donation of $75,000 and employee payroll deductions, employees generously donate through fundraising events. Each year, the NGL employee campaign incorporates a variety of activities to donate to and participate in. The virtual employee fundraisers included bingo, trivia nights, silent auction and a fitness challenge.

Olson continued, “This has been another unpredictable and challenging year. Unfortunately, the educational and economic disparities in Dane County continue to grow during this unprecedented time. I’m grateful to everyone who stepped up to help make our annual campaign a success not only for NGL but for our community. I would like to extend my appreciation to all of our team members who donated and volunteered for our United Way campaign, our Loaned Executive and the remarkable team at United Way that equips us with the resources and tools needed to organize and coordinate our campaign.”

United Way of Dane County engages the community, mobilizes volunteers and strengthens local nonprofits to achieve measurable results and change lives. To learn more, visit http://UnitedWayDaneCounty.org.

Ohio National

The Ohio National Foundation continued its tradition of community involvement in 2021 with $1.6 million in donations to more than 75 local nonprofits. Last year’s contributions bring the Foundation’s total giving to more than $29 million since its inception in 1987.

Major recipients included United Way of Greater Cincinnati, ArtsWave, American Heart Association and Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati. In addition, Ohio National associates worked more than 1,500 company-paid hours for organizations of their choice.

The Ohio National Foundation distributes its resources across four priority areas: Health and welfare, education, civic causes, and culture and art. “We’ve found that this holistic approach helps maximize our impact on the community,” said Foundation secretary Pam Webb. “Within each category, we look for the greatest opportunity to effect positive change, which includes fostering diversity, equity and inclusion where we live and work.”

The Ohio National Foundation recently committed to funding the construction of four additional Habitat for Humanity homes in Cincinnati starting in 2022. The Foundation has also pledged new, multi year support for the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, Women Helping Women, FreeStore Foodbank, and the Duncanson Artist-in-Residence Program at the Taft Museum.

“Ohio National has proudly served Greater Cincinnati since 1909,” said Barbara Turner, president and CEO. “Through our Foundation, we can strategically fund programs to advance the community as a whole.”

Since 1909, Ohio National has been committed to helping individuals, families and businesses protect what matters most. Through their network of financial professionals across 49 states (all except New York), the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico and through affiliated operations in South America, they provide the insurance products that help policyholders achieve financial security and independence. As of December 31, 2020, its affiliated companies have $41.2 billion total assets under management. Products are issued by The Ohio National Life Insurance Company and Ohio National Life Assurance Corporation. Recognized as a Leader in Gender Equity by Queen City Certified. Please explore http://ohionational.com for more information and for the latest company updates, connect with Ohio National on LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube.

SBLI

SBLI (The Savings Bank Mutual Life Insurance Company of Massachusetts) announced that its charitable foundation has made a $25,000 donation to the American Red Cross to support its ongoing relief efforts for those affected by the deadly tornadoes that devastated residents of five states in the southern and central U.S.

From December 10th to the 11th, an unprecedented wave of severe tornadoes swept across Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Tennessee and Kentucky, leaving unimaginable death and destruction in their wake. The tornadoes resulted in 90 fatalities, 75 of which occurred in Kentucky alone, and hundreds of injuries.

A month after the tornadoes struck, American Red Cross volunteers from all over the country are still helping in Kentucky which has since been hit by additional tornados—providing shelter, meals, comfort and support. More than 700 people are still out of their homes and the Red Cross continues to work alongside state officials and other community organizations to support people in need, including those staying in emergency shelters and other temporary accommodations such as state park lodges and hotel rooms.

“Since its founding in 1907, SBLI has been committed to helping further the well-being of families, not only by offering them affordable, dependable life insurance, but by investing in the communities in which they live and work,” said SBLI president and CEO Jim Morgan. “We stand with our neighbors who were so tragically affected by the tornadoes in supporting the American Red Cross’s critical relief and recovery efforts.”

Since its inception in 2018, the SBLI Charitable Foundation has contributed more than $660,000 to numerous worthy causes, including $55,000 to the American Red Cross.

For nearly 115 years, SBLI (The Savings Bank Mutual Life Insurance Company of Massachusetts) has specialized in providing hassle-free, affordable life insurance. Whether it be term life, whole life or a plan that combines the two, they offer dependable protection, at a fair price. For more information, visit www.sbli.com.

Ohio National

Ohio National has renewed its support for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati, ensuring that more local families can realize the dream of home ownership. The company has pledged $500,000 over the next four years to fund the construction of four new homes, making it the longest continuously serving corporate sponsor of the housing nonprofit.

Since 2009, Ohio National has donated more than $2.3 million to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati, resulting in the completion of 26 homes to date. The new agreement provides for the construction of one additional home each year from 2022 to 2025.

To qualify for a Habitat home, families must contribute 250 to 500 hours of sweat equity and take classes on homeownership and personal finance. Participants purchase their homes from Habitat on a 30-year, interest-free mortgage.

“When you help someone become a homeowner, you’re making a multigenerational impact on the family,” said Barbara Turner, president and CEO of Ohio National. “That’s why we treasure our partnership with Habitat. It’s an opportunity for us to help deserving families in our community achieve financial stability today and security for the next generation.”

“We are honored that Ohio National has chosen once again to invest in the community’s future through affordable homeownership,” said Ed Lee, president and CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati. “As our longest-running local business partner, Ohio National provides a model for corporate citizenship that makes a lasting difference in a family’s health, safety and wealth.”

Since its inception in 1987, The Ohio National Foundation has donated more than $29 million to charitable causes, including $1.6 million in 2021.

Since 1909, Ohio National has been committed to helping individuals, families and businesses protect what matters most. Through their network of financial professionals across 49 states (all except New York), the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico and through affiliated operations in South America, they provide the insurance products that help policyholders achieve financial security and independence. As of December 31, 2020, its affiliated companies have $41.2 billion total assets under management. Products are issued by The Ohio National Life Insurance Company and Ohio National Life Assurance Corporation. Recognized as a Leader in Gender Equity by Queen City Certified. Please explore http://ohionational.com for more information and for the latest company updates, connect with Ohio National on LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube.

Allianz

As part of its annual grant program, Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz Life) has provided $350,000 to local organizations focused on youth development and inclusion. These funds were distributed to Twin Cities nonprofits with a focus on mentoring, leadership and development programs for racially and ethnically diverse youth.

“Our community partners are doing important work in helping to develop Twin Cities future leaders,” said Kenna Poppler, director of community engagement, Allianz Life. “These grants are an important way for Allianz Life to support youth in our state, and create lasting, impactful change in the community where we live and work.”

The following organizations received a 2021 grant: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities, Bolder Options, Boys and Girls Club Twin Cities, Breakthrough Twin Cities, DinoMights, Genesys Works Twin Cities, Hallie Q. Brown Community Center, Inc., Mobile Hope, NorthsideAchievement Zone, Reading Partners, Special Olympics Minnesota, Summit Academy OIC, The Sanneh Foundation, Tubman, Washburn Center for Children, Way To Grow, Women’s Initiative for Self-Empowerment (WISE), YMCA of the North
and Youth and Family Circle.

Allianz

In honor of their 125th anniversary, Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz Life) today announced a $125,000 matching donation to Midway-area food shelf provider Keystone Community Services. This matching gift will be used to renovate and equip a new 20,000 square-foot Community Food Site in St. Paul’s Midway neighborhood that will help Keystone bring more food and resources to more people.

The new Keystone facility, located at 1800 University W. in St. Paul, will offer:

  • A large shopping area for people to select foods that meet their needs
  • Increased capacity to receive and store donated food and household essentials
  • Space for staff to meet people privately to discuss crisis assistance and connect to other resources
  • Large areas to offer more volunteer opportunities for people to support hunger relief efforts
  • Space to offer community programs like tax assistance preparation and classes

“We can think of no better way to celebrate this milestone anniversary for Allianz Life than by reinforcing our commitment to making a positive difference in the community through giving and volunteerism,” said Allianz Life President and CEO Walter White. “As naming rights sponsor of Allianz Field, we have a true connection to the Midway and a responsibility to support our neighbors in need. Keystone has been a crucial community resource for more than 80 years, so we’re proud to support their continued efforts to fight hunger in Minnesota.”

Today, one in nine Minnesotans face hunger and experience food insecurity, a situation that has only intensified since the start of the pandemic. Those interested in donating to support a new community food site that will provide more healthy food for people living in St. Paul and the Midway Neighborhood can visit donorbox.org/AllianzLifeKeystone125 and have their gift immediately doubled.

“The face of hunger in Minnesota is changing rapidly, with increasing numbers of youth and seniors experiencing food insecurity,” said Mary McKeown, president and CEO, Keystone Community Services. “As more of our neighbors find themselves in need of our services, we’re grateful for our strong partnership with Allianz Life. Their support of our new community food site in the Midway will help more families, individuals and seniors have access to healthy food.”

Allianz Life started working with Keystone to help address food insecurity in 2018, helping to stock their food shelves during the pivotal summer months when donations are typically lower. Since then, the two organizations have partnered to stage multiple food donation and distribution events, including six “Free Farmers Market In a Box” events at Allianz Field. To date, those events have delivered more than 250,000 pounds of food to more than 4,000 households in the Midway and surrounding communities.

Minnesota United has also been a key partner in supporting Midway residents through the Free Farmers Market In a Box events, and will be making a $75,000 donation to Keystone’s capital campaign. For more information about Minnesota United’s work in the community, visit mnufc.com/news/articles and click on “Community News.”

In addition to celebrating 125 years, the $125,000 matching gift donation is part of Allianz Life’s Spirit of Summer Giving campaign. Running from July 13-22, this charitable giving campaign supportted local charities, including PRISM and Keystone, with food, clothing and cash donations. In 2020, Allianz Life employees contributed more than 8,500 volunteer hours and more than $4 million to support the community.

Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America, one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® and one of the Ethisphere World’s Most Ethical Companies®, has been keeping its promises since 1896 by helping Americans achieve their retirement income and protection goals with a variety of annuity and life insurance products. In 2020, Allianz Life provided additional value to its policyholders via distributions of more than $10.1 billion. As a leading provider of fixed index annuities, Allianz Life is part of Allianz SE, a global leader in the financial services industry with approximately 150,000 employees in more than 70 countries. Allianz Life is a proud sponsor of Allianz Field® in St. Paul, Minnesota, home of Major League Soccer’s Minnesota United.

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