News release

EMC’s 2023 Charitable Giving and Community Impact

DES MOINES, Iowa (April 8, 2024)—Today, EMC Insurance and the EMC Insurance Foundation announced their charitable giving and community involvement impact for 2023. Since its establishment in 1989, the Foundation’s charitable giving totals more than $31 million, with the addition of last year’s contributions. EMC also funds numerous community projects and initiatives each year using corporate dollars to provide an even greater impact.

“At EMC, community is more than just another buzzword. Our mission is to improve lives, and supporting our communities is one of the key ways we demonstrate this,” said Scott Jean, EMC President and CEO. “Through our philanthropy and volunteerism, our company and our team members are helping create brighter futures in our communities, and that’s something we’re exceptionally proud of.”

2023 Community Impact At-A-Glance:

Foundation Giving: $1.61 million
Nonprofit Grants Bestowed: 121
Sponsored Community Events: 154
United Way Campaign Total: $585,925
Volunteer Time Off (VTO) Hours Used by Team Members: 6,242

2023 Community Impact Highlights

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB): EMC's commitment to DEIB was demonstrated through support provided to many central Iowa organizations for DEIB-related programs and events. EMC supported Iowa Asian Alliance’s CelebrAsian, the Latino Heritage Festival, Living History Farm’s Emancipation Day, the YMCA’s Girls on the Run 5K, In Harmony Farm’s Beginning Farmer program and more. Additionally, EMC continued its support of minority-owned small businesses through sponsorship of the Spark DSM Business Incubator initiative during the Des Moines Farmers Market season.
Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity - Framing Our Future campaign: EMC significantly invested in the creation and preservation of affordable homeownership in central Iowa. This campaign will transform area neighborhoods and allow deserving local families to experience the stability of an affordable and well-located home, all while building wealth through home ownership.
Donation Drives: EMC hosted donation events to support United Way’s Stuff the Bus book drive and their Day of Action school pantry hygiene drive, as well as Orchard Place’s holiday gift drive. Executives and team members met at EMC’s corporate office to sort, wrap, and deliver over 400 presents for the children served by Orchard Place, helping provide a happier holiday season for their families.
Hoyt Sherman Place– EMC Insurance Plaza: EMC focused on improving the accessibility of a community space through support of this Lawn Enhancement Project. The outdoor performance space on the front lawn of Hoyt Sherman Place can be used for free concerts and events for the community. It also serves as an important gathering space for the Sherman Hill neighborhood of downtown Des Moines.

National Impact

EMC’s 17 branch offices also contributed greatly to their communities through sponsoring events, and hosting fundraisers and donation drives to support local nonprofit organizations. A few examples include:

The Milwaukee, Wis. office volunteered their time at The Farm, an organization that provides food to southeastern Wisconsin’s food-insecure populations, including low-income children, seniors and families. The team harvested 4,033 pounds of sweet corn during their visit.
The Kansas City, Mo. office dedicated their time to support KC Pet Project. Their efforts cleaning dog kennels and making canine enrichment treats within the shelter contributed to the well-being of the more than 15,000 animals in the organization’s care.
The Jackson, Miss. office orchestrated a fundraising initiative to assemble 50 care bags for the local unhoused population. Each bag included vital items like warm clothing, hygiene essentials, snacks and water, offering comfort and support to those in need.

About the EMC Insurance Foundation

The EMC Insurance Foundation was established in 1989 and funds eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations around the country in a variety of areas: arts and culture, community projects, education, emergency needs, health and human services, youth and more. The Foundation is a distinct, independent nonprofit, separate from EMC Insurance Companies. Funding and sponsorship requests can be submitted online. For more information, visit EMC’s community involvement page.

About EMC Insurance Companies

EMC Insurance has approximately 2,200 employees and is among the top 60 property and casualty insurance organizations in the country based on net written premium. Employers Mutual Casualty Company (EMCC) was organized in 1911 to write workers’ compensation protection in Iowa. Today, operating under the trade name EMC Insurance, EMC Insurance affiliated companies provide commercial property/casualty lines, bonds and life insurance products and services throughout the United States. EMCC is licensed in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. For more information, visit emcinsurance.com.

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