BRANCHVILLE, N.J., Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Selective
Insurance Company of America, the lead insurance company of
Selective Insurance Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SIGI), today commenced a
Week of Giving campaign to spur charitable giving, build awareness
and garner excitement around the holiday season. Beginning with an
in-kind donation of 400 laptops to Kids in Need Foundation to help
bridge the Digital Divide, Selective will highlight a different
cause and charity each day between Monday,
December 14 and Friday, December
18. This includes a separate donation from the Selective
Insurance Group Foundation ("Foundation") of up to $60,000 that will match contributions from
Selective employees and independent insurance agency partners, and
recognize support from customers and the general public, for causes
or organizations that foster goodwill across the country.
"Selective's Week of Giving is designed to inspire our
employees, agency partners, and customers to engage with causes and
charities making a meaningful difference in our communities.
Through our insurance coverages, we make the world a safer place –
but through our charity, we can make the world a better place,"
said John Marchioni, President and
CEO, Selective Insurance. "We think it is appropriate to end 2020
with a collective effort that includes a week of daily donations
that amplifies others' generosity and increases awareness of
charitable causes. When we give together, we make an even larger
impact."
A Week of Giving
Selective is kicking off its Week of
Giving with an in-kind donation of 400 laptop computers to Kids In
Need Foundation for under-resourced students. Kids In Need
Foundation believes every child in America deserves equal
opportunity to a quality education. By partnering with
under-resourced teachers and students, with a focus on schools
with an enrollment of 70% or more participating in the National
School Lunch Program (NSLP), Kids In Need Foundation provides the
support needed for teachers to teach and learners to learn. The
laptops will be cleaned, refurbished, and distributed to students
to aid in online learning.
"The Digital Divide is a systemic issue in education that has
been magnified as a result of the global pandemic. With varying
learning environments, access to the equipment and connectivity is
a necessity for students to continue their education," said
Corey Gordon, CEO of Kids In Need
Foundation. "We are grateful for Selective Insurance's donation as
400 students will now be better prepared for remote learning as we
look ahead to the second semester."
Selective will also support the following non-profit
organizations through donations, raising awareness for their
causes, and encouraging employees, independent insurance agents and
customers to get involved:
- Marine Toys for Tots Foundation to help bring joy to
less-fortunate children this holiday.
- Meals on Wheels America to help end food insecurity.
- American Red Cross to help save a life.
- Petfinder Foundation to help rescue animals find a fur-ever
home.
The Foundation will donate $5,000
to each organization, totaling $20,000. In addition, Selective is inviting its
followers on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to get
involved and help spread the word about each organization's
mission. For every "share" of Selective's Week of Giving social
media posts, the Foundation will donate $5 to the organization, up to an additional
$5,000 per organization.
Doubling the Impact of Individuals' Donations
Selective will leverage its Matching Gifts Program to maximize
employees' and independent insurance agency partners' generosity
during the Week of Giving. Donations made between $50-$500 to
eligible 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations will be matched,
dollar-for-dollar, up to $20,000, to help the donations go
further.
For more information about Selective's Week of Giving, please
visit:
https://www.selective.com/about-selective/corporate-social-responsibility/selective-foundation
About Selective Insurance Group, Inc.
Selective
Insurance Group, Inc. is a holding company for 10 property and
casualty insurance companies rated "A" (Excellent) by A.M. Best.
Through independent agents, the insurance companies offer standard
and specialty insurance for commercial and personal risks and flood
insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program's Write Your
Own Program. Selective's unique position as both a leading
insurance group and an employer of choice is recognized in a wide
variety of awards and honors, including the Fortune 1000 and being
named as one of "America's Best Mid-Size Employers" in 2019 by
Forbes Magazine. For more information about Selective, visit
www.Selective.com.
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