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The Standard Charitable Foundation Grants $215,000 to 5 Nonprofits

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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The Standard Charitable Foundation, Standard Insurance Company’s charitable foundation, awarded a total of $215,000 in grants to five nonprofits in 2023.

Key Points: 
  • The Standard Charitable Foundation, Standard Insurance Company’s charitable foundation, awarded a total of $215,000 in grants to five nonprofits in 2023.
  • The grant from The Standard Charitable Foundation allows the nonprofit to expand services to 60 program participants.
  • “At The Standard, our commitment to making a positive difference in our communities is unwavering,” said Dan McMillan, president and CEO of The Standard and president of The Standard Charitable Foundation.
  • Since 2007, The Standard Charitable Foundation along with The Standard and its employees and retirees have collectively contributed more than $65 million in grants and social investments nationally.

The Standard’s 2023 Volunteer Expo Returns In Person to Pioneer Courthouse Square

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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The Standard’s Volunteer Expo is back and bigger than ever, featuring 100 nonprofits at Pioneer Courthouse Square on Thursday, Sept. 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Key Points: 
  • The Standard’s Volunteer Expo is back and bigger than ever, featuring 100 nonprofits at Pioneer Courthouse Square on Thursday, Sept. 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • “We’re so excited to be back on the Square for our annual Volunteer Expo,” said Dan McMillan, president and chief executive officer at The Standard.
  • The Standard’s Volunteer Expo is the largest in Oregon.
  • Last year, employees raised $5.5 million (including a two-for-one match from the company) to support 2,168 nonprofits and schools.

OnPoint Community Credit Union Donates $100,000 to Oregon and SW Washington Non-profits on Giving Tuesday

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, on Giving Tuesday, OnPoint Community Credit Union announced it will contribute a total of $100,000, which will be split amongst eight non-profits that provide food and shelter relief to Oregonians and Southwest Washingtonians.

Key Points: 
  • "Our purpose as a community credit union is to build strong communities," said Rob Stuart, OnPoint President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Habitat for Humanity of Oregon partners with community members to help them build or improve a place they can call home.
  • OnPoint's support for non-profits supporting food and shelter needs extends to other Oregon and SW Washington regions.
  • In addition, more than $695,000 of this year's giving went to DEI-focused organizations, and OnPoint remains committed to expanding its charitable giving efforts even further.