Recipient of Travelers Excellence in Community Resilience Award to
Receive $100,000
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
The Travelers
Foundation, the charitable arm of The Travelers Companies, Inc.
(NYSE: TRV),
today announced that it is accepting applications for its annual
Travelers Excellence in Community Resilience Award. The award was
created to recognize nonprofits dedicated to helping communities prepare
for, and recover from, catastrophic events. The winning organization
will receive a $100,000 grant, presented at the annual “Kicking Off
Hurricane Preparedness Season” symposium in June, hosted by the
company’s public policy division, the Travelers
Institute.
“Effective disaster response and preparation programs lead to stronger
communities,” said Marlene Ibsen, CEO and President of the Travelers
Foundation. “The Travelers Excellence in Community Resilience Award
provides an opportunity for those organizations that are helping create
a more resilient country to gain additional resources and make an even
greater impact.”
Previous Travelers Excellence in Community Resilience Award recipients
are the Lowlander
Center, a Louisiana-based nonprofit organization that provides
education, research and advocacy for the state’s coastal communities; All
Hands Volunteers, a nonprofit disaster relief organization; and Team
Rubicon, a nonprofit that leverages the skills and experiences of
military veterans to deploy emergency response teams after disasters.
For award criteria, applicant guidelines or to apply, please visit the Travelers
Community website. Applications will be accepted now through Dec.
15, 2017.
About Travelers
The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV)
is a leading provider of property casualty insurance for auto,
home
and business.
A component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Travelers has
approximately 30,000 employees and generated revenues of approximately
$28 billion in 2016. For more information, visit www.travelers.com.
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The Travelers Companies, Inc.
Courtney Garro,
860-277-8719
cgarro@travelers.com
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