Red River Mutual officially launched their new community sponsorship, Spruce Up Your Story, designed to renew and protect beloved community spaces across Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
Rec centres, community halls, parks and other beloved public spaces have one thing in common: they bring people together. They are where stories are born, and the ground upon which community is built.
“At Red River Mutual, we are deeply connected to the communities we protect,” said Brian Esau, President & CEO of Red River Mutual. “Through the policies we write and the claims we respond to, we’re part of the impactful stories that shape our communities.”
This sponsorship campaign isn’t about bringing a brand-new rec centre or library to life – rather, it will honour and protect the spaces that are well-worn and well-loved – the places where stories are already being made. Whether it’s a roof fix on a youth centre, a fresh coat of paint on a park fence, or new seating in an ice rink, Red River Mutual will be on the hunt in Spring 2020 for a community space that needs an investment to keep its stories going.
The Manitoba-based insurance company will help to restore select community spaces where people connect, laugh, learn, and share, awarding up to $40,000 in cash to deserving communities which will be decided upon by an all-staff vote. There is no limit to the number of communities that can win.
“We’re thrilled to involve each and every Red River Mutual staff member in the opportunity to contribute to the campaign on the ground, and to reward a space that strikes a chord with our whole team,” said Esau. “The stories in our communities are the ones that motivate great work within our walls. With our brokers and employees championing the community campaign, we’ll strengthen our position that we protect and care about the communities we serve.”
On top of the monetary gift, the winners will also have access to additional volunteer hours from a crew of staff members from Red River Mutual (and their local brokerage) to help complete the project. Members of the public can enter their project by acknowledging their favourite community space, outlining a beautification project that would help sustain it for years to come, and sharing how that location is integral to their community. When submitting, people will be asked to name their local Red River Mutual broker, and entries that receive broker endorsements will earn extra points toward receiving a donation.
To learn more and submit an application for funding visit SpruceUpYourStory.com.
