OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Pacific Life Foundation announced today that 21 nonprofit agencies and eight K-12 schools serving the greater Omaha, Nebraska area will receive a total of $209,500 in grants. Throughout the United States, the Pacific Life Foundation will contribute $6 million in grants during 2014, a seven percent increase from 2013, and the largest annual amount provided by the Foundation since its inception in 1984. A large number of the grants are directed toward agencies supporting Omaha communities, where a significant number of Pacific Life employees live and work.
The Pacific Life Foundation’s 2014 grants will focus on supporting the areas of arts and culture; civic, community, and environment; education; and health and human services. 2014 grants will be awarded to the following nonprofit organizations in Nebraska.
| Organization Name | Amount | Program | ||||
|
American Red Cross,
Nebraska/SW Iowa Region |
$10,000 | Disaster Services | ||||
| Assistance League of Omaha | $5,000 | Operation School Bell Program | ||||
| Autism Action Partnership | $6,000 | Social Skills Program | ||||
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands | $10,000 | Mentoring Children of Prisoners Program | ||||
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Omaha | $10,000 | Microbusiness Training and Development Program | ||||
| Child Saving Institute, Inc. | $10,000 | Bridging the Gap for Low-Income Childcare Clients Program | ||||
| Habitat for Humanity of Omaha, Inc. | $10,000 | Student Build Program | ||||
| Hope Center for Kids, Inc. | $10,000 | Hope Employment and Learning Academy | ||||
| Hope Medical Outreach Coalition | $10,000 | Referral Coordinator Program | ||||
| Joslyn Art Museum | $10,000 | Engaging the Community Program | ||||
| Kids Can Community Center | $10,000 | General Operating Support | ||||
| Omaha Area Youth Orchestra | $7,500 | 2014 Side-By-Side Program and Concert | ||||
| Omaha Community Playhouse | $7,500 | General Operating and Lighting Project | ||||
| Omaha Film Festival | $10,000 | 2014 Omaha Film Festival and Conference | ||||
| Omaha Performing Arts Society | $10,000 | General Operating Support | ||||
| Omaha Zoo Foundation | $10,000 | Omaha Zoo and Aquarium Preschool Program | ||||
| Together, Inc. of Metropolitan Omaha | $5,000 | First Stop Program | ||||
| Volunteers Assisting Seniors | $10,000 | Guardian and Conservator Support Program | ||||
| Women's Center for Advancement | $10,000 | Legal Services Program | ||||
| Youth Care & Beyond, Inc. | $10,000 | General Operating Support | ||||
| Youth Emergency Services, Inc. | $10,000 | General Operating Support | ||||
In addition, the Foundation’s 3T’s of Education program will contribute grants to K-12 schools where there are concentrations of children or grandchildren of Pacific Life employees. A 3T’s of Education grant must be designated in one of the following areas: Teacher Training, Textbooks, or Technology. The eight schools that will be awarded with a 2014 3T’s of Education grant are:
- Bellevue Elementary (Bellevue)
- Conestoga High (Murray)
- Millard West High (Omaha)
- Omaha Central High (Omaha)
- Omaha North High (Omaha)
- Saint James Seton Elementary (Omaha)
- Westside High (Omaha)
- Wilma Upchurch Elementary (Omaha)
Annual funding of grants allows the Pacific Life Foundation to support a broad spectrum of community needs by partnering with nonprofit agencies that serve a specific geographic area. Contributions are made primarily to the communities with large concentrations of Pacific Life employees. Currently, Pacific Life has 285 employees working in its regional business center in Omaha, Nebraska. The Pacific Life Good Guys, an employee volunteer program, volunteered at 16 nonprofit events within the greater Omaha area throughout 2013.
For a complete listing of the 2014 grant awards and additional details about the Foundation’s programs, please visit www.PacificLifeFoundation.com.
About Pacific Life and the Pacific Life Foundation
The Pacific Life Foundation was established in 1984. Together with Pacific Life, the Foundation has contributed more than $77.9 million to community and national nonprofit organizations. Grants are made to organizations that address a broad spectrum of social needs.
Offering insurance since 1868, Pacific Life provides a wide range of life insurance products, annuities, and mutual funds, and offers a variety of investment products and services to individuals, businesses, and pension plans. Pacific Life counts more than half of the 100 largest U.S. companies as its clients. For additional company information, including current financial strength ratings, visit www.PacificLife.com.
Pacific Life refers to Pacific Life Insurance Company and its affiliates, including Pacific Life & Annuity Company. Client count as of May 2013 is compiled by Pacific Life using the 2013 FORTUNE 500® list.
