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Guardian Volunteers and Habitat for Humanity

HELCFXY — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 17:52:33 UTC

On May 4, 2012, Guardian's New York Home Office volunteers joined forces with Habitat for Humanity-NYC to help revitalize the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Towers Community Center, located in Harlem, NY.

The event was part of an annual volunteer effort called "A Brush with Kindness”. Volunteers spent the day painting walls and murals in the community center's meeting rooms, adding new colors to brighten the lives of those who gather there on a daily basis.

"It was fulfilling because I knew I was giving a part of myself to help the local community," says Leslie Lawrence, Legal Assistant, Law Department Insurance Operations. "I think it's great that Guardian participates in these local community service events, helping to better the lives of our children and neighbors in the Greater New York area."

United Way Honors Guardian’s Bethlehem, PA Office with Three Awards

HELCFXY — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 17:43:28 UTC

On May 22, 2012, the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley recognized Guardian’s Northeast Regional Office in Bethlehem, Pa., with three awards related to its 2011 United Way campaign, which raised more than $269,000.

Guardian received The Community Caring Award, The Cornerstone Society Award, and The Campaign Chairman’s Award.

The Community Caring Award recognizes companies and organizations that increase their campaign dollar giving (employee and corporate) by $10,000 over the previous year’s campaign.

The Cornerstone Society Award recognizes companies and organizations that achieve United Way campaign contributions above $100,000 annually.

The Campaign Chairman’s Award is given to the company that has demonstrated continued leadership and innovation in conducting its United Way campaign and a continued ability to increase awareness throughout Lehigh Valley. United Way chose Guardian for this award out of 448 companies in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania.

Guardian is one of only five companies to receive both of the Community Caring and Cornerstone Society awards.

Guardian Volunteers and “Rebuilding Together” Renovate Home

HELCFXY — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 17:45:13 UTC

On May 5, 2012, volunteers from Guardian’s Midwest Regional Office in Appleton, Wisconsin, delivered a special birthday present to local resident Floyd Stegeman, who turned 90 in May. Mr. Stegeman's home makeover allows him to continue living in the house he’s called home since he and his father built it back in the 1940s.

This project was organized by Rebuilding Together, a non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve and revitalize homes and communities. The volunteer-based organization forms partnerships to rebuild and repair the homes of low-income homeowners, specifically seniors and those with disabilities, ensuring they can continue to live comfortable, safe, and independent lives.

“Guardian’s office in Appleton has been contributing to Rebuilding Together Fox Valley since 2005,” says Jacque Moriarity, Business Specialist, Group Business & Implementation Services, “and this was the fourth year in which we donated enough to sponsor a house and provided the volunteers to work on a Project Day.”

Floyd’s wife of 66 years passed away in 2011. Floyd’s son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Sue, helped with the project.

American Heart Association’s Wall Street Run & Heart Walk

HELCFXY — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 20:55:54 UTC

On May 31, 2012 Guardian volunteers joined forces with the American Heart Association (AHA),participating in the organization’s annual Wall Street Run & Heart Walk. Proceeds from the event support research to treat and cure cardiovascular disease as well as pediatric heart and stroke research.

Guardian served as a corporate sponsor for this year’s event and the company and its team of 19 runners/walkers combined raised more than $15,300 for heart illness and stroke research. Guardian’s team also set up a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) awareness booth where attending spectators and supporters learned how to perform potentially life-saving CPR techniques in emergency situations.

This marks Guardian’s third consecutive year of participation in Heart Walk.