As we close out 2024, we at Keller-Brown Insurance Services take pride in reflecting on a year filled with community engagement, philanthropic achievements, and shared milestones. Our legacy, built over 125 years, is rooted in serving our community across Pennsylvania and Maryland. This year, with your support, we continued to make a meaningful impact by giving back through financial donations, service, and partnerships.
Making Every Dollar Count: Financial and In-Kind Donations in 2024
This year, Keller-Brown Insurance Services, thanks to the support of our customers and insurance company partners, donated over $29,000 to a variety of nonprofits, events, and causes. Here's how these contributions broke down:
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York County Fire Departments: $12,500 donated to five area fire departments, thanks to collaborative fundraising efforts
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Philanthropic Contributions: $5,800 provided to organizations such as the Cultural Alliance of York, Make-A-Wish® Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia, and the Southern York County School District Foundation
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Community Sponsorships: Over $11,500 in advertising support for 22 organizations, including DreamWrights, Kennard Dale Drama Club, and Wreaths Across America
Additionally, we contributed 64 cases of Keller-Brown Insurance Services branded water to nonprofits for fundraising or community distribution and $500 worth of candy for the Shrewsbury Fireman's Parade and the Gillice New Freedom Christmas Parade.
Our 125th Anniversary and Other Standout Initiatives of 2024
One of the most memorable highlights of 2024 was celebrating our 125th anniversary. This milestone brought our team, customers, and community together in meaningful ways:
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Hosting an open house that welcomed York County leaders, customers, and friends to our historic office for a day of celebration
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Supporting York County fire departments with a landmark fundraising initiative
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Engaging with the community through parades and sharing stories of our journey at the Glen Rock Historical Preservation Society and York Rotary Club
Supporting Community Efforts
Our philanthropic efforts spanned a variety of causes and initiatives, including:
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Arts and Culture: Donations to DreamWrights and local drama clubs
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Supporting Local Heroes: Contributions to fire departments, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), and Citizens Volunteer Fire Department
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Environmental Sustainability: Support for Farm & Natural Lands Trust
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Youth and Education: Participation in the YMCA Back-to-School Drive, reading to 2nd graders, and offering scholarships
Recognizing Education and Growth
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Melissa Yealy earned her Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation, while Cyndi Miller achieved the Agribusiness and Farm Insurance Specialist (AFIS) designation.
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Multiple carriers, including Erie Insurance, Penn National, and PIRMA, provided ongoing training for our team.
Fostering Creativity and Giving Back: Holiday Card Contest Highlights
This year marked the Third Annual Holiday Card Contest, celebrating the talents of young artists in our community. For the third year in a row, 10-year-old Gabriella won with her heartwarming design, "Christmas Otter with Her Baby," symbolizing family and togetherness. Gabriella generously donated her $500 prize to Make-A-Wish® Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia, demonstrating the true spirit of the season.
This beloved tradition continues to inspire creativity and generosity, bringing joy to our community year after year.
How Our Insurance Partners Amplify Community Impact
Our insurance carrier partnerships played a significant role in amplifying our philanthropic efforts:
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Erie Insurance contributed $2,500 to our fire department fundraiser and supported Building Bridges for Briana.
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Donegal Insurance, Selective Insurance, and others joined forces to make our initiatives a success.
2025 Goals: Growing Our Community Impact Together
As we move into 2025, we're committed to building on the momentum of this year. While some of our initiatives, like the 125th-anniversary fundraiser, were one-time milestones, our dedication to philanthropy and service remains steadfast.
We're also eager to hear from our customers—what causes matter most to you? Contact us to let us know how we can continue to support the communities we call home.
Thank You for Making an Impact
None of this would be possible without you—our customers, carrier partners, and community supporters. Together, we've made 2024 a year to remember, and we look forward to continuing this journey in the years ahead.
Here's to another year of making a difference, together.