Horace Mann Educators Foundation to Make a Difference for Educators
Horace Mann Educators Corporation (NYSE:HMN) has established the Horace Mann Educators Foundation with an initial contribution of $1 million. The Foundation aims to support educators in enhancing student success through critical resources and initiatives. Its first grant of $25,000 will fund a social-emotional learning program in Springfield Public Schools. Additionally, the Foundation will match employee donations to nonprofit organizations, promoting community engagement. This initiative underscores Horace Mann's long-term commitment to educators and their communities.
- Formation of the Horace Mann Educators Foundation with $1 million funding.
- First grant of $25,000 to support a social-emotional learning program in Springfield.
- Employee donation matching program to boost community engagement.
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Horace Mann Educators Corporation (NYSE:HMN) today announced it has formed a 501(c)(3) organization, the Horace Mann Educators Foundation (Foundation), and funded it with an initial contribution of
The Foundation’s primary focus will be on providing resources for needs identified as critical to students’ success by specific educators, schools or districts, as well as for solutions to systemic issues that are identified as roadblocks by educators. It will also recognize the dedication of Horace Mann employees to making their communities a better place by helping to support causes important to them.
“We’re inspired by educators’ commitment to their students, especially during this past year. Educators have gone above and beyond to try to reach and engage every student, whether in a classroom or through a computer screen,” said Horace Mann Educators Corporation (Horace Mann) President and CEO Marita Zuraitis. “For more than 75 years, Horace Mann has helped educators protect what they have today and prepare for a successful tomorrow. Forming the Horace Mann Educators Foundation builds on that history by supporting educators in their efforts to ensure every student has the best opportunity possible to be successful.”
Supporting Social-Emotional Learning in Springfield
As Horace Mann was founded by two educators from the Springfield School District, it is fitting that the inaugural Foundation grant go to Springfield Public Schools. The
“Teaching concepts, vocabulary and activities associated with social-emotional learning will help our students to be more engaged with school,” said Springfield Public Schools Superintendent Jennifer Gill. “This is especially critical as students navigate the transition back to in-school learning from a remote learning environment. We are grateful to the Foundation for allowing District 186 to provide this resource to our teachers and students.”
Supporting employee efforts to make a positive impact
The Foundation will also begin to match annual Horace Mann employee donations to nonprofit organizations of up to
“Horace Mann is a mission-centric organization, and supporting our communities is important to our employees,” Zuraitis said. “We want to help in their efforts to make their communities a better place, and look forward to working with them to support great local organizations.”
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About the Foundation
Horace Mann Educators Foundation is an independent charitable organization formed by Horace Mann Educators Corporation in 2020 primarily to recognize the dedication of educators to helping each student reach their full potential. The Foundation draws on Horace Mann’s 75-year history of serving educators. For more information, visit the Foundation webpage.
About Horace Mann
Horace Mann Educators Corporation (NYSE: HMN) is the largest financial services company focused on providing America’s educators and school employees with insurance and retirement solutions. Founded by Educators for Educators® in 1945, the company is headquartered in Springfield, Illinois. For more information, visit horacemann.com, or follow us @HoraceMann on Twitter and LinkedIn, and @HoraceMannInsurance on Facebook.
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