WALNUT
CREEK, Calif., Aug. 13,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Heffernan Foundation, the
charitable giving program of Heffernan Insurance Brokers, has
announced the 2024 recipients of the Garee Lee Smith Scholarship.
This marks the 19th year of the Foundation's support for employees
and their families with educational expenses.
The scholarship program was established in memory of
Garee Lee Smith, one of Heffernan's
first employees, who embodied the spirit of giving that defines the
company. Since its inception, the program has awarded $745,000 in scholarships.
The Foundation extends its heartfelt gratitude to the
Scholarship Committee—Stephanie Worden, Sharice Johnson, Jim
Reutlinger, and Susan Bottari—for their dedication and hard
work in selecting this year's recipients. Each year, the Foundation
receives applications from an inspiring group of young adults,
making the selection process a challenging task. The 2024
recipients exemplify hard work, dedication, ambition, and community
service. The Foundation Board has voted to increase the scholarship
amount to $10,000 per student.
The 2024 Garee Lee Smith Scholarship recipients are:
- Abbie Schiller
- Allyse Naworski
- Bonnie Swiatkowski
- Elizabeth Earl
- Kayla Kienast
- Kyra Hudson
- Ishan Hossain
- Matthew McKoy
- Stella Hautau
- Zoe Diederich
About Heffernan Foundation
Heffernan Foundation's
mission is to change futures through access to education, reduce
homelessness and food deficiency through relevant nonprofit
collaboration; and promote community and employee engagement.
Heffernan Foundation is the charitable giving program of
Heffernan Insurance Brokers, headquartered in Walnut Creek, Calif. Employee-owned, the
company has been among the Top Greater Bay Area Philanthropists
since 2003.
For more information, visit www.heffernanfoundation.org or call
925.295.2575. FEIN 71-1010693
About Heffernan Insurance Brokers
Heffernan Insurance
Brokers, founded in 1988, is one of the largest independent
insurance brokerage firms in the United
States providing comprehensive business insurance, personal
insurance, employee benefits and financial services solutions to a
wide range of businesses and individuals. Headquartered in
Walnut Creek, Calif., Heffernan
has a nationwide presence specializing in customized solutions to
serve its clients' different needs in virtually every industry.
Heffernan has been named on the insurance industry's 'Best
Agency to Work For' list, and consistently named a 'Top Corporate
Philanthropist'.
For more information, visit www.heffins.com. License
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