December 5, 2024 —Kendal Charitable Funds (KCF), the philanthropic arm of The Kendal Corporation, is dedicated to transforming the experience of aging for older adults across the Kendal System and beyond. Through its grant funding initiatives, KCF helps the older adult populations at Kendal Affiliates and greater communities. Organizations sponsoring Kendal Charitable Funds, and the mission help to create positive impacts on the lives of countless individuals.
Independence Blue Cross’s Partnership with KCF
Independence Blue Cross (IBX), a leading health insurance company based in southeastern Pennsylvania, serves millions of people nationwide and is a valued sponsor of KCF. For more than 85 years, IBX has had an unwavering commitment to its mission to enhance the health and well-being of the people and communities they serve. IBX strives to be one of the most admired and innovative companies leading the transformation of health care — now and into the future, and the organization’s donations to Kendal Charitable Funds reflect this mission.
Giving back to the community is a shared cornerstone value for both organizations. Through the IBX Blue Crew corporate volunteer program, associates and their families donate time to make a positive impact in IBX neighborhoods. In 2023, the Blue Crew supported nearly 70 nonprofit organizations in the Philadelphia region. IBX’s philanthropic focus has been given to organizations addressing good health, hunger and nutrition, housing insecurity, and essential needs for children and seniors.
Last year, 1,600 Blue Crew volunteers gave more than 6,200 hours to nonprofit organizations in the region through more than 180 volunteer projects.
The Age Fearless and Camp IBX programs are focused on healthy aging and holistic health. Some of the topics covered include healthy cooking, exercising and self-care, and how to develop positive relationships. The programs also offer classes like basket weaving, bonsai trimming, and art.
For the last 40 years, IBX has been proud to be the insurance choice for Kendal. Kendal Charitable Fund’s mission of transforming the experience of aging resonates deeply with IBX’s values. “We believe that aging is an opportunity to be relished,” Amy Gallo, Vice President of Sales, Local Markets at IBX shared. “Adopting a positive mindset, having the right types of support in place, and cultivating good habits, are all excellent tools to keep healthy aging within reach! IBX is proud to work with Kendal Charitable Funds towards making this goal a reality for the people in our region.”
Marsh McLennan Agency Prioritizes Philanthropy
Another notable sponsor is Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA), a company providing business insurance, employee health & benefits, retirement and private client insurance solutions to organizations and individuals seeking limitless possibilities. With 200 offices across North America, MMA combines the personalized service model of a local consultant with the global resources of the world’s leading professional services firm. The organization’s corporate sponsorship of Kendal Charitable Funds underscores a shared commitment to enriching the lives of the respective communities served.
MMA prides themselves on embedding its offices within the communities it serves. Through mentorship, volunteering, donations and partnerships with organizations such as Kendal Charitable Funds, MMA aims to give back to its neighbors and address some of society’s greatest challenges.
MMA empowers its employees to get inspired and, most importantly, get involved, through philanthropic donations and dedications. Charitable contributions, including those directed to Kendal Charitable Fund’s impactful grant programs, reflect MMA’s commitment to ensuring the communities served are dynamic places to live, work and play.
Kendal Charitable Funds is just one of the many grateful organizations that MMA sponsors, as they believe that it is vital to build confidence to thrive, and that purpose continues thriving beyond the office walls. This is intertwined into the work they do outside of their office: in the hours and the dollars they give back to the community, donation drives for toys, coats, and food, annual fundraisers and in the paid time off their colleagues receive to serve mission-driven organizations.
Anthony Carlozo, Sales Consultant at MMA shared, “We are deeply honored to support such an impactful organization like Kendal Charitable Funds. At Marsh McLennan Agency, we believe that when you give love, you receive love in return. Our sponsorship of KCF allows us to reach diverse communities across the regions we serve, sharing our commitment and care with those who need it most.”
Corporate Sponsor Impact
As a direct result of corporate sponsors’ support, Kendal Charitable Funds has made significant contributions to the field of aging, through such initiatives as the Promising Innovations Grant and Affiliate Grants. To join Kendal in this mission, click here.