With a relationship dating back to after World War II, State Farm continues to be a long-term, premier partner to the American Red Cross. The partnership is one that continues to expand - both at the national and local level.
As a member of the Annual Disaster Giving Program, State Farm contributes $2 million over a four-year period to help provide a stable base of funding for response to thousands of disasters nationwide each year.
State Farm is sponsoring a 2-year pilot program, the Safe Neighbor Network(tm), currently being rolled out by 13 Red Cross chapters across the country. Local chapters work in conjunction with State Farm representatives in their communities to educate and encourage residents to take steps to protect their families, their homes and their neighborhood from natural and man-made hazards as well as common household accidents.
Ed Rust, Chairman and CEO of State Farm, is a member of the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund Campaign Cabinet. The dedicated individuals recruited for the Disaster Relief Fund Campaign Cabinet represent an exceptional combination of well-respected national corporations and foundations in addition to American Red Cross Board of Governors and a National Celebrity Cabinet member. These experienced leaders understand the Red Cross mission and are committed to reaching out to Americans to share their concerns regarding the dire need to support the Disaster Relief Fund.
A sponsor of the American Red Cross National Convention in 2003, State Farm has agreed to sponsor the May 2004 National Convention also, as a Platinum Sponsor.
State Farm is engaged at the local level, with strong relationships and funding for many chapters throughout the country. State Farm looks to build local relationships where there is the opportunity to mirror the national relationship on the local level.
In 1999, State Farm celebrated the sale of 1 million life insurance policies with the "Thanks a Million" campaign by donating $1 million to the American Red Cross.
Statem Farm was the premier sponsor for the 1999 and 2000 Red Cross Holiday Special fundraisers, donating $1.5 million for each of these events.
State Farm insures more cars than any other insurer in North America and is the leading U.S. home insurer. State Farm’s 16,000 agents and 75,000 employees serve nearly 73 million auto, fire, life and health policies in the United States and Canada. State Farm also offers financial services products through State Farm Bank . State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is the parent of the State Farm family of companies. State Farm is ranked No. 21 on the Fortune 500 list of largest companies. For more information, please visit www.statefarm.com.
