Atlas Insurance Brokers Assists Collider Foundation in Providing Ongoing Support to Early Stage Entrepreneurs
The Westfield Insurance Foundation partnered with Atlas Insurance Brokers to donate $8,500 to Collider Foundation to support storytelling work and 1:1 startup assistance to starters in Rochester as part of the Legacy of Caring program. Each year, Westfield’s top independent insurance agents are invited to nominate a local nonprofit in their community to receive a donation. Each year, grants are made to dozens of nonprofits in cities across Westfield’s national footprint.
The Westfield Insurance Foundation, an independent private foundation endowed by Westfield, awards the donation to support their top agents’ local communities. The program is designed to mirror what the insurance industry does every day –stabilize families, businesses, and communities in times of uncertainty. Since 2015, the Legacy of Caring program donates to nonprofits focused on helping under-employed families overcome barriers in education, finance, housing, and jobs, or recover from disasters.
“As Westfield celebrates 175 years, we achieved this longevity by generations of employees and agents working together, committed to preserving and propelling our communities forward,” said Ed Largent, Westfield president, CEO, board chair and Westfield Insurance Foundation chairman. “Westfield continues to build on the strong commitment of caring that the founders of our company imagined. It’s a great feeling to link arms with our agents and make an impact.”
“The team at Atlas Insurance is always seeking opportunities to volunteer and support our community,” said Emily Demers, Director of Operations at Atlas Insurance Brokers. “We are proud and thankful for our collaboration with Westfield, which helps our agency make a more powerful impact on the communities where we live and work.”
"We are incredibly grateful to receive this donation support from Westfield Insurance's Legacy of Caring program and their dedication to supporting local communities. These funds will be used specifically to support our storytelling work and 1:1 startup assistance to starters in Rochester. Thank you so much to Emily and Taylor at Atlas Insurance Brokers for recognizing the work that we do and nominating us for this support. This donation was an incredible surprise and honor for us to receive." said Amanda Leightner, Executive Director of Collider.
At Westfield, it’s about more than writing insurance policies, it’s about going above and beyond to help communities thrive and prosper. Offering support that reflects these values is at the core of the Westfield Insurance Foundation. Westfield is proud to partner with independent agents through the Legacy of Caring program.
About Collider Foundation:
Collider Foundation activates, connects, and empowers Rochester’s early-stage entrepreneurs and small businesses with 1:1 ecosystem navigation, education, space, and storytelling to help foster an inclusive, diverse, and healthy entrepreneurial ecosystem. They believe there should be zero barriers to entrepreneurship for everyone in Rochester with a great idea and a passion to see it grow.
About Atlas Insurance Brokers
Atlas Insurance Brokers is an locally owned and independent insurance company that compares insurance quotes from over thirty companies to save clients time and money. Atlas Insurance is committed to serving the Rochester community and has provided volunteer hours and donations to nineteen local non-profit organizations in the past year.
About Westfield Insurance Foundation
Westfield Insurance Foundation was established in 2005 as an independent private foundation endowed by Westfield. In keeping with the values of Westfield, the Foundation exists to be a dedicated corporate citizen, directing our resources to areas that complement the work we do every day – disaster recovery, family stability, safety and economic development. Within each area, we prioritize addressing burdens suffered as a result of systemic racism. The Foundation donates over $3 million annually to a variety of charities.
About Westfield
Westfield was founded in 1848 by a small group of hard-working farmers who believed in the promise of the future and the power of the individual. Today, as one of the nation’s leading property and casualty (P&C) companies, we remain true to their vision and are dedicated to your protection and prosperity and to the progress of our community. Visit westfieldinsurance.com for more information.
Amanda Leightner, Executive Director of Collider Foundation, Juliana Silva, Director of Navigation at Collider Foundation, Taylor Gilbert, Agent at Atlas Insurance Brokers, Emily Demers, Director of Operations at Atlas Insurance Brokers, and Corrie Strommen, Director of Communications at Collider Foundation.
If you have any questions, please contact Emily Demers, Director of Operations at Atlas Insurance Brokers, or Amanda Leightner, Executive Director of Collider Foundation.
Agency Contact:
Name: Amanda Leighter
Agency: Collider Foundation
Telephone: (507) 722-0306
Email: amanda@collider.mn
Agency Contact:
Name: Emily Demers
Agency: Atlas Insurance Brokers
Telephone: (507) 252-8720
Email: emilyd@aibme.com
