Chattanooga-based Unum and its employees contributed $3.3 million last year to nonprofit organizations throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia, according to the insurer.
That amount was part of more than $12.8 million in total charitable support from the company in the U.S., U.K. and Ireland. In addition, employees in Unum’s Chattanooga office volunteered 19,336 hours to their favorite local causes valued at $466,771, the company reported.
“Helping build stronger communities is one of our core values and is reflected in our long-standing tradition of giving back,” said Miles Huff, community relations specialist. “Year after year, our employees demonstrate our commitment to the Chattanooga community by giving their time, talents and financial resources.”
Unum’s recently released 2017 Corporate Responsibility Report highlights the company’s focus on social responsibility and support of public education initiatives that provide students more opportunities to learn.
The Hamilton County School System and the Public Education Foundation are two of Unum’s biggest education partnerships. Other beneficiaries include Chambliss Center for Children, Children’s Advocacy Center of Hamilton County and Chattanooga Symphony and Opera.