In the Community
Grinnell Mutual values relationships. We understand that caring for those relationships extends beyond the corporate walls. With a passion and spirit for helping others, Grinnell Mutual is an active partner in supporting community and statewide organizations financially and with volunteer resources. Grinnell Mutual is proud to sponsor these organizations dedicated to improving the quality of life.
United Way
The annual employee fund drive raised over $62,300 in employee contributions and Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation matching funds for 23 United Way and Community Chest campaigns in 2009.
Road to Success
Each year, Grinnell Mutual and our independent agency force award $50,000 in Road to Success scholarships to youthful policyholders. Since the program's inception, Grinnell Mutual and our agents have provided college-bound students with over $175,000 in scholarships. In 2010 Grinnell Mutual will award 50 scholarships to high school seniors excelling in the classrooms and on the roadways throughout our 10-state writing area including Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Ohio, Minnesota, North Dakota, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Applications are open to graduating high school students who are insured through an auto policy with Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance or Grinnell Select Insurance.
Blood Drive
Six on-site blood drives were hosted at Grinnell Mutual last year. As a result of our efforts, Grinnell Mutual was given the Executive Red Ruby Award, the highest honor from the Blood Center of Iowa for employee participation.
Embrace Iowa: 2008 Disaster Relief Fund
The Grinnell Mutual President's Club, made up of Grinnell Mutual’s top 50 agents, contributed $100,000 to Embrace Iowa in 2008. This fund, established by Iowa’s Governor Chet Culver and a task force of Iowa VIPs, directly supports victims of the Iowa floods and storms.
Trusted Choice® Disaster Relief Fund
The Grinnell Mutual President's Club contributed $100,000 to the Trusted Choice Disaster Relief Fund. This fund was established by the IIAA Educational Foundation of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America to assist victims and surviving family members of disasters. The President's Club contribution is earmarked for victims of the 2008 storms in Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana.
Grinnell Aquatic Center
In celebration of 100 years of service, Grinnell Mutual has pledged $750,000 to the new Family Aquatic Center in Grinnell. The new aquatic center will benefit not only members of the Grinnell community, but also people from nearby communities.
Partners in Education
For over 25 years, Grinnell Mutual has been the Partner in Education with the Grinnell Middle School by providing volunteers, resources, and financial support to the students, faculty, and staff.
Community Relations
Grinnell Mutual strives to be a good corporate citizen - in our own community, the surrounding communities, and the communities of our employees. We provide financial support, products and services, and volunteers for community events. In addition, employee drives are held throughout the year to collect donations for the local food pantries, school supplies, disasters, fundraisers and charities.