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In 2007, Nationwide's agents, associates and retirees pledged more than $8.7 million through Nationwide's United Way campaign. The total is a combination of pledges along with a match from the Nationwide Foundation.
"Saving, rebuilding and enriching lives in our community is what my agency's participation in United Way is all about," says Stacy Rake. "Partnering with United Way allows us to have an impact where we live and work."
Nationwide agents are part of the reason that more than 1.9 million people around the country are able to access quality health care, 362,000 people are equipped with essential job training, and over two million children have been enriched with high quality child care.
In 2007, United Way of America awarded Nationwide three Summit Awards for leadership in community involvement. These three awards represent three of four categories that are a part of the United Way of America's Spirit of America Award, which Nationwide won in 2000. Nationwide was the only company to receive three awards this year.
Nationwide corporate citizenship transforms lives in three focused ways: philanthropy, volunteerism and workplace giving. Using time, energy, knowledge and personal donations, Nationwide makes a difference that is widespread, deliberate and - above all - is delivered at the most critical times.
Nationwide, based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the world, with more than $160 billion in assets. Nationwide ranks #104 on the Fortune 500 list. The company provides a full range of insurance and financial services, including auto, motorcycle, boat, homeowners, life, commercial insurance, administrative services, annuities, mortgages, mutual funds, pensions, long-term savings plans and health and productivity services. For more information, visit www.nationwide.com