The Kemper Foundation Releases 2024 Community Impact Report
July 09 2024 - 10:00AM
Business Wire
The Kemper Foundation, together with Kemper Corporation (NYSE:
KMPR), announced the publication of the 2024 Community Impact
Report, detailing $3.1 million in total community impact.
The report highlights support for key initiatives and community
partners in Kemper’s three primary areas of support – education,
health and community development. Also included are details of the
Kemper Cares volunteer and ambassador programs, which encourage
employees to invest their time in the communities where our
employees and customers live and work, and Kemper’s Matching Gift
program.
“This report is a testament to the strides we’ve made through
our philanthropic programs and initiatives, support to our key
nonprofit partners, and the volunteer contributions made by Kemper
employees,” said Joseph P. Lacher, Jr., President and CEO of Kemper
Corporation and Chairman of The Kemper Foundation Board of
Trustees. “I’m proud of the dedication our team has shown to
strengthen education, address health disparities, and advocate for
equal access to resources in our communities.”
“Our focus is to empower communities to thrive and become
stronger by understanding their needs and providing resources and
support,” said Barbara Ciesemier, President of The Kemper
Foundation. “With a total impact nearing $10 million since we
launched our philanthropy program in 2021, we’re witnessing the
meaningful difference we’re making in these communities.”
Highlights of the 2024 report include:
- Education: $1.5 million in scholarships and grants
through the Kemper Scholars Program, and $300,000 in grants to
public and charter schoolteachers through our Read Conmigo
bilingual educator program.
- Health: $1.1 million in collective support to the
American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, and
Breakthrough T1D.
- Community Development: $377,000 to UnidosUS, the
National Urban League, and Feeding America’s partner food
banks.
- The Kemper Matching Gift Program: $156,000 in employee
donations and company matches for charitable contributions.
About The Kemper Foundation
The Kemper Foundation is the philanthropic partner of Kemper
Corporation and focuses on support for charitable causes and
organizations in education, health, and community development.
Through owned programs, key partnerships, financial donations, and
Kemper employee volunteerism, we aim to make a meaningful
difference in the communities where we live and work. Learn more
about the Kemper Foundation.
About Kemper Corporation
The Kemper family of companies is one of the nation’s leading
specialized insurers. With approximately $13 billion in assets,
Kemper is improving the world of insurance by providing affordable
and easy-to-use personalized solutions to individuals, families and
businesses through its Auto and Life brands. Kemper serves over 4.8
million policies, is represented by approximately 22,500 agents and
brokers, and has approximately 7,700 associates dedicated to
meeting the ever-changing needs of its customers.
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