Sentry Foundation, employees support Florida recovery

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (October 7, 2022) – In light of the devastation left in the wake of Hurricane Ian, the Sentry Insurance Foundation—Sentry’s philanthropic arm—has committed $25,000 to the Florida Disaster Fund, Florida’s official private fund established to aid communities as they respond to and recover from times of emergency or disaster.

In addition, the Sentry Foundation is also matching dollar-for-dollar all donations by Sentry employees, retirees, and board members up to $25,000.

“It’s heartbreaking to see the devastation and catastrophic impact of Hurricane Ian on Florida,” said Pete McPartland, Chairman of the Board, President, and CEO of Sentry. “We have more than 180 employees and retirees who live and work in Florida. It’s important to us that we do our part to help Floridians rebuild their lives and their communities.”

“Our employees have been asking about a way to help the Florida communities where our associates, retirees, families, and friends live,” said Kalynn Pempek, Executive Director of the Sentry Foundation. “The Sentry Foundation is pleased to match these donations and help as many people as possible during this difficult time.”

Donations made to the Florida Disaster Fund are distributed to local organizations that serve their communities. Following Hurricane Ian, all administrative and credit card fees have been waived to ensure 100 percent of every donation will be used to help Florida recover.