Arbella remains committed to supporting the programs that help the people in our communities who need it most. Therefore, I am pleased to announce that Arbella is continuing our winter tradition by sponsoring our fifth annual Let's Drive Out Hunger program. Together with our partner agents, over the past four years we have been able to contribute more than $280,000 to food pantries in our local communities. Standing alongside you, our partners, Arbella is here to help the 400 emergency food programs, soup kitchens, food pantries, and food banks in 130 communities across Massachusetts that desperately need us.

In recognition of Arbella's 25th anniversary in 2013, it is with much excitement that I announce this year's donations will be matched on a $3-to-$1 basis!

The Program

The Arbella Insurance Foundation will match eligible charitable donations on a $3-to-$1 basis, up to a maximum donation of $1,000 per agency. Essentially, the more you give, the more we give. If you would like to "max out," donate $333 and the Arbella match will be $1,000! Organizations eligible for the match are food pantries, food banks, and homeless shelters, as long as they are qualified as IRS 501(c)(3) charitable organizations or governmental agencies. The program will be in place from November 1, 2012, through February 28, 2013.

Arbella agents are part of the community fabric that runs throughout Massachusetts, and you are proven leaders who support countless charities and civic efforts. We can think of no better way to maximize your contributions within your communities than with this great program. Click here for the form that outlines the details.

Local media can help get the message out that donating money to local charities is part of your agency's ongoing commitment to the community. In order to help with your promotional efforts, included in this email are a press release template and media outreach tips. Again, we are offering an oversized check that we will customize with your agency's name and the organization's name for you to present to the organization.  

I sincerely hope you will join us in this worthwhile program. If you have any questions, please contact the foundation's director of charitable giving, Beverly Tangvik, at charitable.foundation@arbella.com.