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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Wisconsin
N17 W24340 Riverwood Drive, Waukesha
Waukesha-based Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is a well-known name in the nonprofit community. The company and its corporate foundation support several nonprofit organizations on multiple levels.
In 2014, Anthem and its associates donated more than $1.5 million and hundreds of volunteer hours to organizations dedicated to health-improving causes and programs throughout Wisconsin.
Anthem’s current focus is on promoting active lifestyles and working to reduce the devastating impact of chronic illnesses, such as diabetes, heart disease and lung disease on Wisconsin children, adults and seniors.
Nationally, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield supports the American Lung Association’s smoking cessation program, the Boys & Girls Clubs of America healthy lifestyles program, the March of Dimes prematurity awareness program and others.
The company holds a strong belief that giving back to the communities it serves is not only a privilege, but also a responsibility.
Anthem engages its employees through various corporate-wide initiatives to give back, including the Associate Giving Program, Volunteer Time Off, Team Volunteer Projects and the Dollars for Doers program.
Associate contributions made through the company’s Associate Giving Program are backed by a 50 percent match from the Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation. In 2014, the program contributed $112,000 to several local charities.
All of these giving and volunteer opportunities are promoted internally via the company intranet, email and manager communications. The company also maintains a closed Facebook group that allows associates to share pictures, experiences and stories with their colleagues. Externally, associate giving stories are showcased on the company’s blog.
