PORTLAND, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Standard Charitable Foundation, Standard
Insurance Company (The Standard) and its employees contributed $6
million last year to nonprofits. The contributions prepared children for
success in the classroom, broadened access to the arts, helped people
with disabilities thrive independently and supported families facing
significant challenges. The Standard provides philanthropic support
annually through its corporate giving program and The Standard
Charitable Foundation.
During the company’s annual Employee Giving Campaign, 70 percent of
employees and retirees made donations that were matched 2-for-1 by The
Standard and parent company Meiji Yasuda. Proceeds from the Employee
Giving Campaign benefitted more than 1,800 nonprofits in communities
where employees and customers of The Standard live and work.
“If you work at The Standard, you want to make a difference — it’s that
simple,” said Greg Ness, chairman, president and CEO of The Standard.
“Since our founding in 1906 in Portland, Oregon, we’ve focused on
helping our communities and our neighbors reach higher,” Ness added.
The Standard encourages and supports employee volunteerism in a variety
of ways, including paid time off so employees can volunteer at their
local schools and nonprofits. Here are a few other ways that The
Standard supports our employees, so they can make a difference
year-round:
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Leo Award — The award recognizes four exceptional employee volunteers,
one per quarter, who exemplify the community spirit of company founder
Leo Samuel. -
Nonprofit board training — The company offers training each year to
provide interested employees with the expertise they’ll need to be
successful board members. -
Day of Caring events — The Standard hosted 30 volunteer events to
focus support on community partners such as Trillium Family Services
and Habitat for Humanity. -
Jeans Days program — Employees have the option to wear jeans on
Thursdays and Fridays in exchange for a $100 donation to a nonprofit
partner.
The Standard’s annual Community Engagement Report highlights employee
volunteerism and outlines the company’s philanthropic activities, such
as its annual Volunteer Expos held in both Portland, Oregon, and
Cincinnati, Ohio. The Expos connect more than 150 nonprofit
organizations with employees and other members of the community, helping
them find volunteer opportunities that match their skills and interests.
View the 2018 Community Engagement Report here.
Since 2007, The Standard Charitable Foundation, The Standard and its
employees have contributed more than $38 million in grants and social
investments. Additional information about corporate community
involvement and The Standard Charitable Foundation is available here.
About The Standard
The Standard is a family of companies dedicated to helping you achieve
financial well-being and peace of mind. In business since 1906, we are a
leading provider of financial protection products and services for
employers and individuals. Our products include group and individual
disability insurance, group life, dental and vision insurance, voluntary
(employee-paid) benefits, absence management services, and retirement
plans and annuities for employers and individuals. For more information
about The Standard, visit www.standard.com
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The Standard is the marketing name for StanCorp Financial Group, Inc.,
and its subsidiaries: Standard Insurance Company, The Standard Life
Insurance Company of New York, Standard Retirement Services, Inc.,
StanCorp Mortgage Investors, Inc., StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc.,
StanCorp Real Estate, LLC, and StanCorp Equities, Inc.
Contacts
Bob Speltz, Senior Director, Public Affairs
971.321.3162
[email protected]
