My heart remains heavy, as my mind continues to return to the recent killing of George Floyd and the countless other lives lost, many whose names never reach the news. Our country must do better and that begins with each of us. This is not about politics, this is about humanity. I want to be clear, Heffernan Insurance Brokers denounces racism in any and every form. These are three things we are doing to take action to begin to do our part in creating change to a flawed system:

 

1. Increasing Heffernan Foundation’s scholarships to people of color
2. Making donations to these five worthy nonprofit organizations:
   • Towers of Excellence
   • YWCA (National Chapter, which assists 210 YWCA organizations)
   • Building Opportunities for Self Sufficiency
   • African American Alliance for Home Ownership
   • Black Women for Wellness
3. Consulting with external advisors to review existing policies and practices that can be further improved to promote inclusivity and diversity.

Finally, we are reflecting internally on ways we can do better as individuals, and we encourage each of our employees to do the same. Please continue to hold the lives of those lost in your heart, as we continue to find ways to do better together, in their honor.

 

Thank you.

Mike Heffernan
President and CEO, Heffernan Insurance Brokers/Chairman Heffernan Foundation

The Heffernan Foundation is committed to the health and well-being of our supporters, our communities and the nonprofits we serve. Several of our nonprofit partners throughout the country are still working diligently to get food out to homebound seniors, high risk populations and children who would normally be on a free or reduced lunch program.

Below is a list of nonprofits we work closely with throughout the country.

Thank you for your continued support of the Heffernan Foundation and the nonprofits we support. We look forward to seeing you at a Heffernan event at a later date.

Stay Safe, Stay Healthy and Stay Connected

PHOENIX, ARIZONA

• Friendly House- Phoenix, AZ

N. CALIFORNIA

• Loaves Fishes CC – Contra Costa County
• Extra Food – Marin, CA
• St. Anthony SF – San Francisco, CA
• Sacred Hearts CS – San Jose, CA
• Hospitality Helps – San Francisco, CA
• Taste Catering has partnered with Meals on Wheels (Their fiscal sponsor) and Copia to assist the service industry workers and their families in San Francisco. When donating please indicate ‘Hospitality Helps’

S. CALIFORNIA

• Midnight Mission – Los Angeles, CA
• Feed OC – Irvine, CA
• Meals on Wheels OC – Orange, CA

MISSOURI

• St. Louis Food Bank – St Louis, MO and surrounding areas

OREGON

• Blanchet House – Portland, OR

WASHINGTON

• West Seattle Food Bank – Seattle, WA