Assurant in New York

Serving the New York City Metropolitan area.

Our Mission

The Assurant Foundation, a charitable trust, provides grants to improve the quality of life in the New York metropolitan community. The Foundation is committed to fulfilling basic needs: education, health, nutrition and housing.

Our Guidelines

The Assurant Foundation supports only non-profit, tax-exempt organizations with an active 501c(3) status under the IRS code.

As a general policy, the Foundation does not make grants to:

Individuals
Political parties, candidates or lobbying activities
Religious organizations
Fund-raising events

The Foundation awards approximately 20-25 grants per year. Maximum grant is $5,000. Application for qualified applicants is contained below.
The Assurant NY grant application for 2010 will be available by December 1, 2009
> To Grant Application form (.doc)

Highlights of Volunteer Projects during 2008

In 2008, the Assurant Foundation continued its strong commitment to the United Way of New York City. Through Assurant’s annual United Way Week Campaign, employees raised nearly $131,000 in pledges and fundraising activities, in addition to the company match, a grand total of over $260,000. All proceeds were donated to the United Way to distribute among its key action areas.

In 2008, Assurant employees participated in a Secret Santa Letter program with Women In Need - an annual event gathering letters from disadvantaged children in New York City to fulfill their Christmas wishes. Employees also had the chance to wrap gifts for the holidays for underprivileged children in NYC.

Employees also raised funds for Share Our Strength’s Great American Bake Sale. By baking and selling delicious treats, participating in a multicultural dinner and selling smoothies, Assurant employees in New York raised over $945 to combat childhood hunger, $1,890 including the company match.

Employees also had the opportunity to volunteer with several local NYC organizations, including the Bowery Mission, serving meals to New Yorkers in need. Additionally, the New York office held various activities on site, including a suit drive benefiting Dress for Success, daffodil sales benefiting the American Cancer Society and a Thanksgiving food drive to benefit Bailey House.

The following is a breakout of our 2008 giving totals:

$33,115 in matching gifts and other office fundraisers
$100,000 in community grants
$130,949 United Way match for 2008
$27,250 in Corporate Contributions

For further information, please contact: Taryn.Moskowitz@assurant.com.

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