Since 1959, the Nationwide Foundation has worked in support of human service goals in the communities where Nationwide does business. One of Nationwide s most successful endeavors is its 30-year partnership with the United Way. Employees represent Nationwide at many local United Way events, such as 4-H fairs in Sacramento, Calif., where CalFarm Insurance has an office. In 2000, Nationwide s Columbus-based employees contributed nearly 17 percent of the total local blood supply. The money is helping build 40 homes in 40 cities.
Nationwide employees volunteer their time to work with local residents to construct the homes.
Nationwide employee Jeff Pireu led one of the local Nationwide volunteer efforts for Habitat. It s such a good feeling you get just by bringing all the people together and seeing what you can do and what a difference you can make, Jeff says.