Electric Insurance Company Awards GE Volunteers Organization $100,000 to Support Vital Community Service Projects.BEVERLY Beverly, city (1990 pop. 38,195), Essex co., NE Mass., on Massachusetts Bay; inc. as a city 1894. Its chief manufactures are electronic and scientific equipment, consumer goods, and chemicals. , Mass. -- Electric Insurance has recently awarded $100,000 in grant money to GE's "GE Volunteers" organization to fund important community service programs across the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . Grants ranging from $1,000 - $5,000 have been allocated to 24 projects through the 2005 Electric Insurance Grants Program. GE Volunteers is comprised of GE employee and retiree volunteers who strive to make a positive impact on communities throughout the world. As a strong supporter of GE's commitment to improving communities and lives through volunteerism vol·un·teer·ism n. Use of or reliance on volunteers, especially to perform social or educational work in communities. volunteerism , leadership, and camaraderie ca·ma·ra·der·ie n. Goodwill and lighthearted rapport between or among friends; comradeship. [French, from camarade, comrade, from Old French, roommate; see comrade. , Electric Insurance has awarded money to fund GE community service projects for the last 8 years. Over 100 grant applications from GE Volunteers chapters were received for the 2005 award year. Each winning project was chosen for its uniqueness, impact on the local community, and overall volunteer participation. "Through receipt of the grants from Electric Insurance, we have helped provide for projects impacting children, seniors, and entire communities. We are very thankful thank·ful adj. 1. Aware and appreciative of a benefit; grateful. 2. Expressive of gratitude: a thankful smile. to Electric Insurance for all they have done over the years in support of GE nationwide!" said Lynn Lynn, city (1990 pop. 81,245), Essex co., E Mass.; inc. as a town 1631, as a city 1850. Lynn is an old industrial center. The first ironworks (1643) and the first fire engine (1654) in the country were built there. Bring-Smith, GE Volunteer Global President. Electric Insurance is a premier provider of personal lines insurance products offered at competitive rates with world-class customer service. Originally incorporated in 1966 to serve the needs of GE's employees, Electric Insurance has since expanded its auto, homeowners, and umbrella insurance refers to insuring more than one property as opposed to insuring only one. For example the owner might get a discount for insuring both his house and car rather than insuring them with separate policies because it might cost more. products to consumers through their independent agent channel and direct-to-consumer website. Electric Insurance is a direct benefit provider of Personal Excess Liability insurance to the GE workforce. The Company manages approximately $160 million in personal lines premium for nearly 125,000 policyholders. Electric Insurance holds solid credit ratings from top industry raters including an "A-/Excellent" from A.M. Best and an "A/Strong" from Standard & Poor's. To learn more about the 2005 award winners or Electric Insurance products, call 1-800-227-2757. |
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