From Small Gestures to Lasting Impacts: Building a Better Tomorrow with 1891 Financial Life
February 6, 2025
At 1891 Financial Life, we believe in the power of using small gestures to create lasting impacts. Through our work in the insurance industry, we strive to engage and uplift communities through various charitable activities. Our year-round support allows us to proactively demonstrate our company culture, encouraging us to go “Beyond Life Insurance.”
The Power of Small Gestures
Not all gestures need to be grand, and not all monetary contributions need to be sizable. Making a donation of any amount and volunteering for any period of time is a great way for members to support a good cause and help their community reach its larger goals.
Many of our 1891 Financial Life members have consistently made an effort to get — and stay — involved in meaningful community initiatives. Across five years, for instance, our members averaged a total of 6,823 volunteer hours. In 2020, we introduced our Pop-Up Impact Team, and members responded generously, raising more than $15,109 and counting. These are just two examples of how our members pay it forward.
Key Community Initiatives by 1891 Financial Life
1891 Financial Life’s Pop-Up Impact Team Events allow local businesses and residents to work together to address urgent community needs. Enhanced by 1891 Financial Life's marketing materials and seed money, these events compel community members to actively participate in strengthening their communities.
We’d be remiss not to mention our incredibly successful Hearts and Hands Program, a
matching fund initiative that allows 1891 Financial Life to double the impact of fundraising events organized by members for community causes. From 1984 to 2022, members raised $12,688,340 and 1891 Financial Life matched $948,432.
Join Hands Day
Join Hands Day — a nationwide event observed on the first Saturday in May — brings people of all ages together to volunteer. Founded in 2000 by America's Fraternal Benefit Societies, Join Hands Day serves as a way to unite “the older generation with the younger generation. ... Instead of pointing out each other's differences that often create distance between one another, this day is intended to bring to everyone's awareness the benefits of aiding each other.”
This year’s Join Hands Day will take place on May 3, 2025, and, as in years past, 1891 Financial Life members will participate. In doing so, we’ll promote positive change, beautify our surroundings, help those in need, and remind everyone of the powerful outcomes of widespread community cooperation.
Creating Sustainable Impact
Whether you’re interested in forming your own Impact Team or joining an existing Impact Team through a social membership with 1891 Financial Life, we’d be delighted to discuss your options and how we can empower you to get involved within your community. There’s even an option to design activities or projects that align with your passions. Please consider subscribing to our GIVE BACK eMagazine and reading our latest newsletter for ideas and inspiration.
Leaving a Legacy
To learn more about 1891 Financial Life’s community initiatives and planned events, please click here or talk to your financial advisor. We can also share useful information about leaving a legacy and naming charitable organizations as beneficiaries of your life insurance policy.
Whether you want to pursue charitable giving, volunteer, or both, our team at 1891 Financial Life can work alongside you to advocate for sustained public involvement and societal improvements. Your contributions remain integral to building a better tomorrow.
Contact 1891 Financial Life Today
At 1891 Financial Life, we specialize in providing tailored insurance solutions that cater to diverse needs. Our team is equipped to help you navigate these challenges with expertise and compassion. Contact us today to explore your options and join us in our mission to help communities thrive.
About 1891 Financial Life
Our culture is about looking out — for you, for others, for family, for the community. That is how we go “Beyond Life Insurance.”
At 1891 Financial Life, we don’t just sell policies; we offer possibilities. We pride ourselves on giving back to the communities that we serve by providing quality and comprehensive insurance solutions. We are a not-for-profit life insurance Society, which means the sales from these financial service products help fund member benefits along with social, educational, and volunteer programs designed to respond to community needs. In 2023, 1891 Financial Life was listed by Forbes as one of "The World's Best Life Insurance Companies."
Our portfolio is extensive, ranging from various life insurance policies to our annuities to support your financial needs no matter what stage of life you’re in.