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<\/a><\/div>\nAt NYCM <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Members <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Recently, <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n One of <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThe <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n In the <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n \u201cEach <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n The <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Giving
\nInsurance, we live by our North Star<\/a> values by expressing and demonstrating
\ngenuine care for people\u2019s well-being so that others have hope for a better
\ntomorrow and the courage to persevere. This includes being active, supportive
\nmembers of our community.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\nof Team NYCM from our Orchard Park branch office recently started a committee
\ncalled the \u201cNorth Star Neighbors<\/a>,\u201d with a goal of embodying our North Star
\nstatement and helping those in need.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\nthe North Star Neighbors teamed up with\u00a0a local charity, aptly named <\/span>Operation Good Neighbor<\/span><\/a>, to
\nbring needed essentials to those in their local communities. Operation Good
\nNeighbor (OGN) is an organization that collects food, clothing, shoes, bedding,
\nand other items to distribute to those in need. They also accept cans and
\nbottles, using earnings to purchase necessary items for the community. In
\naddition, they collect sneakers<\/a> in any condition, and send them to an outside
\nvendor to be refurbished earning up to $7 per pair<\/a><\/span>\u00a0from
\nthe vendor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\nthe first ways that the North Star Neighbors was involved with OGN was
\nsupporting a sneaker drive. They collected 70 pairs of sneakers to donate – raising
\nup to $490 for the charity!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\nNorth Star Neighbors meet monthly to discuss ways in which we can support
\nOperation Good Neighbor,\u201d said Cynthia Kaczmarek, Employee Relations
\nCoordinator. \u201cWe all really enjoy being involved in our community and have lots
\nof creative ideas for fundraisers in the future!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n
\noffice, the North Star Neighbors have ongoing fundraisers like a snack box with
\nproceeds from sales<\/a> being donated back to OGN, ensuring that they continue to
\ngive back each day. One of their most recent fundraisers took place at NYCM
\nInsurance\u2019s mid-year update for employees in Orchard Park.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\ndivision collected items to create a basket to raffle during the event. There
\nwere so many fun themes, and everyone seemed to enjoy the project and working
\nwith their team to give back,\u201d said Cynthia.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\nprofits from basket raffle sales were donated to Operation Good Neighbor to be
\nused to purchase supplies for the community<\/a>. The North Star Neighbors are
\nembracing our core values by making a very positive impact on those in need and
\nwe couldn\u2019t be prouder of them.<\/span><\/p>\n
\nback to our local communities is a part of who NYCM Insurance is at our core
\nand embodies our culture. To learn more about the culture and benefits of
\njoining Team NYCM, visit the link below. <\/span><\/p>\n