NGL corporate and employee gifts total $140,000 for United Way of Dane County

National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL) is pleased to announce that its corporate gift combined with employees’ personal pledges and donations totaled $140,000 to support United Way of Dane County in 2020.

“United Way of Dane County is an integral member of our community and an organization NGL is proud to support. Through its strategic partnerships and collaborative efforts, United Way is connecting people to valuable resources, which strengthens our community and leads to better outcomes for everyone,” said Knut Olson, NGL President & CEO.

For more than 70 years NGL has proudly partnered with and supported United Way of Dane County. Funding to United Way of Dane County is focused on the areas of education, income and health with the goals to help build a community where everyone can succeed in school, work and life.

In addition to NGL’s corporate donation of $70,000 and employee payroll deductions, employees generously donate through fundraising events. Each year, the NGL employee campaign incorporates a variety of activities to donate to and participate in. This year we had to create virtual employee fundraisers, including bingo, paint night, trivia nights, blind auction and a fitness challenge.

“This has been a challenging and unpredictable year for everyone. It is so inspiring to witness our team members come together, virtually, to give back and make a difference in our communities. Each person who donated, volunteered and participated in the activities we offered helped to make our campaign so successful. I’m honored to work with compassionate people who treat others with care and kindness, especially during these difficult times,” said Jessica Grann, NGL Vice President, Chief Culture and Communications Officer. “I would also like to extend our deep appreciation to United Way for helping us organize and coordinate our annual campaign. Their ideas and guidance made it easy for us to transition to a virtual campaign.”

About United Way of Dane County

United Way of Dane County engages the community, mobilizes volunteers and strengthens local nonprofits to achieve measurable results and change lives. To learn more, visit UnitedWayDaneCounty.org.

About NGL

Established in 1909 National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL) is an insurance company headquartered in Madison, Wis. Licensed to do business in 49 states and the District of Columbia, NGL markets preneed and individual life and annuities, as well as group markets products. Information about NGL can be found at www.nglic.com; Facebook: Facebook.com/NGLIC and LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-guardian-life-insurance-company.

National Guardian Life Insurance Company is not affiliated with The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America a/k/a The Guardian or Guardian Life.

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The North Shore Experience

North Shore Property Management Inc. of Madison has developed a revolutionary concept for the property management industry. Our new and bold mission statement now centers not only on just the bottom line but giving back to our community.  At North Shore Property Management, starting on January 1, 2021, we are excited to announce that we have created the NORTH SHORE ExperienceⓇ . We know that its not just your home, its a lifestyle.

The NORTH SHORE Experience started with a vision.  We’ve seen COVID change our lives forever in so many ways.  It doesn’t take much to look around and realize the devastation this virus has caused to so many people financially as well as emotionally.  North Shore Property Management has developed the NORTH SHORE Experience.  The NORTH SHORE Experience offers all our tenants opportunities to give back to their community in many different ways.

Once a month we offer our tenants, during our ZOOM social and game night, a forum to present their not-so-random acts of kindness. Not-so-random acts of kindness include volunteering for their community, church or just helping others.  Each resident will have the same opportunity and a public forum to show what they have done to give back to their community.  We believe that we are here to serve each other, to try to make each of our lives better and we believe the NORTH SHORE Experience encourages that.

Here’s how it works; during our monthly zoom party with our tenants, they will be given an opportunity to present to other members of their community their not-so-random act of kindness. As a result, they will automatically receive an opportunity to get entered into drawings for rent credits, prizes and other incentives.  But more importantly they will get a chance to let everyone know what they are doing to help others. Each participant will be recognized of their achievements.  Our Zoom meetings will be hosted by our full-time events coordinator.

As fellow Chamber of Commerce members and area businesses, we need your help to make this program a success.  The NORTH SHORE Experience is self-funded.  In other words, we don’t charge our customers for this but rely on contributions from our community and specifically business owners and private donations.  We also would like to encourage your business to participate in the NORTH SHORE Experience in that we can help set this up for your business as well!

Please contact us to learn more about the NORTH SHORE Experience and ways you can help. The NORTH SHORE Experience transcends not just community but we’ve also developed a PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PACKAGE for multi-family communities which includes utilizing the NORTH SHORE Experience for your housing community.  Please contact us at cory@northshorepropertymgt.com to learn more about us or simply call us at 920-395-4684.  We look forward to hearing from you!

Destination Madison Launches #ShopMadison Campaign Urging Community to Support Local Businesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT INFORMATION
Anna Shircel
PR & Communications Manager
920-980-8472; shircel@visitmadison.com

Destination Madison Launches #ShopMadison Campaign Urging Community to Support Local Businesses

Campaign Toolkit Available for Businesses and Nonprofits to Promote Buying Local 

MADISON, WIS. (December 3, 2020) – As COVID continues to impact the lives and livelihoods of people throughout greater Madison, buying local is critical this holiday season. Dane County is full of unique shops and restaurants owned by passionate people in need of help during this tough 2020. To promote the importance of saving these treasured community assets, Destination Madison announced the kick-off of a new “Shop Madison” campaign and pledge. The campaign, launched in collaboration with a number of local business groups and associations, urges Dane County residents to pledge to support at least ten local businesses by December 31, 2020.

“When you make a purchase from a local business, you are supporting your neighbors and your community. Shopping local keeps money in Dane County, which helps preserve the vibrant and diverse quality of life we enjoy here,” said Deb Archer, President and CEO of Destination Madison. 

“Why go to the Amazon when you can shop the Isthmus?” said Jason Ilstrup, President of Downtown Madison, Inc. “Every dollar spent at small businesses in Dane County, from State Street to South Park Street, Middleton to Sun Prairie, supports people in our community who offer the services and supplies that make our lives better in Madison.”

“The Madison business community is resilient, diverse and is available to service many of our needs. Despite limited financial support from our government, they continue to work diligently to keep their business doors open,” remarked Camille Carter, President and CEO of Madison Black Chamber of Commerce. “It’s essential that we support them in every way possible. Seek them out because they do exist and matter. You can also use local resources like the Madison Black and Latino chambers of commerce to help find local, small businesses. But do shop local!”

Residents can offer support through carryout or dine-in at a local restaurant, buying gifts from one of the many local shops and boutiques in greater Madison, booking a night at a hotel for a quick getaway, donating to a local nonprofit, or sharing love and messages to local businesses on social media. Businesses, nonprofits and business associations can access a free #ShopMadison toolkit to promote buying local to their audiences.

Take the “Shop Madison” pledge here. Follow @visitmadison on Facebook and Instagram to discover curated, local gift ideas this holiday season.

About Destination Madison: Destination Madison is honored to play a key role in supporting the thousands of Dane County jobs supported by tourism.  Promoting tourism in Madison since 1972, Destination Madison continues to work strategically to expand upon the more than $1.4 billion dollars generated by visitor spending in Dane County in 2019. For the most up-to-date information, visit our website visitmadison.com

Be a Part of the 25th Anniversary NBC15 Share Your Holidays Grand Finale

Contact:
Pam Higham
Volunteer Services Manager
608.216.7214

You’re invited to sign up for available volunteer spots at the Grand Finale Phone-a-thon or Sort-a-thon on Wednesday, December 9!

During last year’s NBC15 Share Your Holidays to eliminate hunger campaign, we focused on the difference that ONE person/donation/dollar can do for those struggling with hunger. This focus helped us raise a record 4.5 Million Meals! Building on the power of ONE, we know for our clients that there are so many hopeful moments that fill this blank: Because of YOU___________.”

• Because of you, the campaign helps provide 1/3 of the more than 14 million meals Second Harvest provides every year.
• Because of you, new programs like school pantries and Kids Cafes are giving children at risk in our community enough healthy food so they can grow, learn, and reach their full potential.

If you would like to volunteer at these well-organized and safe events, please reply to me at your earliest convenience with the number of desired volunteer spots and coordinating time slots. You’ll find links to the up to the minute schedule below.

If you are signing up for a group, you do not need to provide names at this time but are asked to provide individual volunteer names and email addresses by this Friday, December 4.  We are planning on a no contact check in process at the events and need this information in advance to ensure safety.

Schedules will be updated each time spots are secured.

Phone-a-thon (View Schedule)  yellow cells = available
Sort-a-thon (View Schedule) yellow cells = available

The schedules and more details are located on this webpage:
https://www.secondharvestmadison.org/nbc15-share-your-holidays/grand-finale-volunteering

If you can’t volunteer, but still want to help… consider donating on Wednesday, December 9 when all donations will be doubled!

WPS Charitable Foundation funds insurance scholarships in partnership with Urban League of Greater Madison and Madison College

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contacts:
DeAnne Boegli
Vice President of Communications
608-977-7343
deanne.boegli@wpsic.com

Bill Bessette
Senior Communications Lead
608-769-6798
wbessette@madisoncollege.edu

WPS Charitable Foundation funds insurance scholarships in partnership with Urban League of Greater Madison and Madison College

MADISON, Wis.—Nov. 23, 2020—The WPS Charitable Foundation has donated $25,000 that will give selected students the opportunity to earn an insurance certificate through Madison College. 

“While working on a plan to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion at WPS Health Solutions, we realized there is a golden opportunity to help those in our community to pursue an education that could lead to a career in the insurance industry. We reached out to Madison College and the Urban League of Greater Madison, and the scholarship plan quickly came together,” said Jim Baird, Executive Vice President of WPS Health Insurance.

The Urban League worked with Madison College to enroll students in the 14-credit Insurance Certificate for the Business Professional program under full scholarships. The WPS Charitable Foundation currently is funding eight students. Participants will graduate in spring 2021 and will receive ongoing support, career advising, and opportunities for employment with WPS or other local employers after graduation.

“When approached in early fall 2020 about efforts to recruit more people into the insurance field, we knew this opportunity would be mutually beneficial to the community we serve as well as to our partners at WPS to help meet their workforce needs,” said Dr. Ruben L. Anthony Jr., President and CEO of the Urban League of Greater Madison.

“Through the generosity of the WPS Charitable Foundation, individuals who may not have otherwise had the opportunity to go to college are receiving an education to pursue business careers in the insurance industry,” said Madison College Provost Dr. Turina Bakken. “This is a pathway to very competitive wages in a stable field with a large presence in our state. The career opportunities are endless.”

About WPS Health Solutions

Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation is a nationally regarded benefits administrator for a variety of U.S. government programs and a leading not-for-profit health insurer in Wisconsin. Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation utilizes “WPS Health Solutions” to refer to our entire enterprise. Within our enterprise, there are three divisions, including Government Health Administrators, Military and Veterans Health, and WPS Health Insurance/WPS Health Plan/EPIC Specialty Benefits. WPS Government Health Administrators manages Medicare Part A and Part B benefits for millions of seniors in multiple states, and WPS Military and Veterans Health serves millions of members of the U.S. military and their families through TRICARE and Veterans Affairs programs. Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation has been based in Madison, Wis., for nearly 75 years. For more information, please visit wpshealthsolutions.com.

About Madison College

Madison College serves more than 33,000 students throughout a 12-county district in south-central Wisconsin, offering nearly 180 diverse career programs, diplomas and certificates. Its mission is to provide open access to quality higher education that fosters lifelong learning and success in the communities it serves. Madison College is the second-largest institution in the Wisconsin Technical College System.

About the Urban League of Greater Madison

The mission of the Urban League of Greater Madison is to ensure that African Americans and other community members are educated, employed, and empowered to live well, advance professionally, and contribute to the common good in the 21st century. The Workforce Development team provides connections between high-demand industries and job seekers in the community. For more information, please visit ulgm.org.