At Branch Insurance Group, we're deeply committed to enriching the communities surrounding our agencies, so we're absolutely thrilled to spotlight our Community Cause Program. This initiative is all about making a real impact where it's needed most. This quarter, we're excited to partner with Living with Purpose, an organization that resonates with our goal of fostering positive change. Living with Purpose is dedicated to supporting adults with developmental disabilities, offering them community housing and integration services to enhance their quality of life. You can be part of this meaningful effort by referring someone to us for a free, no-obligation insurance quote. For every referral we can quote, we'll contribute $10 to Living with Purpose in your name. This way, you're not just helping someone find the right insurance solution, but you're also aiding in creating a supportive environment for those who need it most.

At Branch Insurance Group, our commitment to community support lies at the core of our mission. We understand the importance of giving back to the communities we serve. That's why we're excited to introduce our Community Cause Program, an initiative designed to make a tangible difference in the lives of the underserved. For this quarter, we are proud to announce Klothes 4 Kids as the organization we will be supporting. Klothes 4 Kids shares our vision for creating lasting change and a positive impact within our community. Their mission is dedicated to providing clothing and essentials to underserved children, ensuring they have access to the basic necessities they need to thrive.

At Branch Insurance Group, community is essential. A community provides a support network and opportunities to develop its future. That's why we admire the work that the Deaconess Foundation does. The Deaconess Foundation is a Christian-based organization that supports those in need in the local community. The organization is committed to assisting and advocating for children facing economic, social, and spiritual challenges. The Foundation offers Bible studies, prayer groups, and other activities promoting community and belonging. It also provides funding for educational and vocational opportunities to help community members become self-sufficient.

Children are just at the beginning of their lives, and what they go through during these years molds their future. Since they’re still being formed into who they will be as adults, they absorb everything around them. And without the proper environment, they’re not able to grow to be the best version of themselves. Not having the correct support system and education can truly make or break them.

Every year, thousands of teenagers are found homeless in the United States alone. These kids have been abandoned, abused, neglected, and deprived of a loving home.

According to The Postsecondary National Policy Institute, while black students have made enrollment gains in higher education over the past two decades, there has been less progress in closing the degree attainment gap.

26% of grown-ups in the United States have some disability. According to the CDC, 1 in 4 adults has a special need. Going through life with a disability doesn’t mean that the day-to-day can’t be fun. People with special needs might need a little help going through their regular day, but that doesn’t mean that it can’t be entertaining, fun, and productive! We want to help people see this!

Could you imagine coming home to your family knowing you were about to be evicted the next day? Or knowing you were losing the fight to an addiction that threatens any possibility of a future? Many face these harsh realities every day, and most are the result of generational effects of trauma.

Our agency is on a mission to help nurture the potential of every child and teen right here in our community. For the next 90 days, we are proud to be directing all donations raised through our Rewards Program to the Quiet Storm Foundation.

The Branch Insurance Group is dedicated to impacting our community by doing what we can to help others Live Well and Thrive. We are committed to being Agents of Change.