Visit our COVID-19 Resource Center for answers to your questions. Menu Log In WE BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF GIVING Community At The Standard, caring about people is a core value reflected in our commitment to the communities across the United States where our employees live and work. From donating millions of dollars annually to volunteering thousands of hours each year with schools, food banks and other organizations, The Standard and our employees make a real difference in the communities we call home. 2020 Employee Giving Campaign 2,042 employees participated $5.9M raised from donations made by employees and retirees and matched by The Standard and Meiji Yasuda 2,200 nonprofit organizations and schools supported Total 2020 Giving $7.5M Employee Engagement 48 senior leaders serving on nonprofit and civic boards A COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY Philanthropy Giving back is a part of our DNA. Learn how we partner with nonprofit organizations. Find Out More Employee Programs Our legacy of giving is grounded in a partnership between employees and the company to create opportunities and deliver results. We Deliver Results Volunteer Expo Volunteer Expos in Portland and Cincinnati help connect employees and the public with local volunteer opportunities. How We Connect Sustainability Healthy environments create strong, vibrant communities — our sustainable practices hold fast to this vision. See Our Practices At The Standard, we believe engaged employees and a culture of caring is a winning combination for our communities and our customers. And we also believe compassion and the desire to give back are what make us The Standard. Dan McMillan, President and CEO THE GREG NESS COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD The Greg Ness Community Service Award is named after executive chair, Greg Ness. Throughout his career at The Standard, Greg Ness was a passionate supporter of the many ways both The Standard and its employees show up and serve our communities. Each year, the company recognizes four employee volunteers — nominated by their peers and determined by popular vote — who exemplify community spirit. Winners receive a cash award for themselves and a donation to their nonprofit from The Standard. In 2020, we honored these exceptional volunteers: Amy Frazey The ALS Association Barbara Aloni Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom Amy Malagamba Meal on Wheels People Brian Weeks Partners in Careers COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT REPORT See how we believe in giving back to our communities. View the Report The Standard Charitable Foundation Grant Highlights In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Standard Charitable Foundation, Standard Insurance Company’s charitable foundation, is contributing $250,000 to the Oregon Community Foundation’s Oregon Community Recovery Fund. In addition, the foundation is making $25,000 grants to: Greater Cincinnati Foundation Westchester Community Foundation United Way of Central Virginia These organizations have designated funds to respond to the immediate and longer-term needs of their communities in this crisis. Past Recipients My Sisters’ Place $10,000 was awarded to My Sisters’ Place, which provides shelter and other services for individuals and families fleeing domestic violence and human trafficking. The grant will fill gaps in shelter funding and enable the organization to continue to provide vital services for the most vulnerable families in Westchester County, New York. New Avenues for Youth $15,000 was awarded to New Avenues for Youth for the Youth Opportunity Center. Located in East Multnomah County, Oregon, the center provides drop-in services, education, job training and employment services, housing referrals and outreach to younger youth that are geographically isolated, unstably housed and connected to a school. p:ear $10,000 was awarded to p:ear, which builds positive relationships with homeless and transitional youth through education, art, recreation and employment. This grant supported staffing for the p:ear Works job training program that provides youth hands-on, paid internships as well as employment opportunities and assistance with career goals and placement for transitioning into independent living. QUAD, Inc. $15,000 was awarded to QUAD, Inc., which fosters personal independence by providing affordable, barrier-free housing for people with severe physical disabilities. The grant supported the purchase of a resident lift system benefitting adults with disabilities living at four QUAD apartment buildings. Tualatin Hills Park Foundation $15,000 was awarded to Tualatin Hills Park Foundation for the Access for All Collaborative Investment Initiative, which is a three-year program that aims to expand social and recreational opportunities for people with disabilities. The Initiative is designed to support the engagement of diverse disability organizations for children, youth and adults living in the Portland metro area. The foundation’s giving is separate from the corporate giving of The Standard. Since 2007, The Standard Charitable Foundation, The Standard and its employees and retirees have contributed more than $35 million in grants and social investments. Award Highlights The Standard and our employees were honored to receive recent awards from our community partners. Some of the highlights include: Corporate Equality Index perfect score — Human Rights Campaign Foundation Americans for the Arts BCA 10 Award Trillium Family Services Mental Health Heroes Award My Sister's Place Community Partner Award Find a Dentist Find an Eye Doctor File a Claim Report an Absence Find a Form Individuals & Families Businesses & Organizations Financial Professionals About The Standard Accessibility Statement Responsible Disclosure Program Fraud Prevention Privacy & Legal Contact The Standard is a marketing name for Standard Insurance Company (Portland, Oregon), licensed in all states except New York, and The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York (White Plains, New York), licensed only in New York. Products and availability vary by state and are solely the responsibility of the applicable insurance company. © 2021 StanCorp Financial Group, Inc.