Making a difference: May 17, 2024
Philanthropic insurance news from the Kansas Department of Insurance and State Farm.
Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt, announced the overall winner of the financial literacy essay contest sponsored by the Securities Division of the Kansas Department of Insurance. Earlier this year, the Department granted $10,000 each to three organizations for a financial literacy essay contest. Jobs for America’s Graduates Kansas, Junior Achievement of Kansas and the Kansas Council for Economic Education each entered a selection of essays from Kansas students who participated in their financial literacy programs offered in over 200 high schools across the state. The students with the top three essays from each organization were awarded a share of $10,000 in scholarships. The first-place essay from each organization then advanced to compete for an overall contest winner, and a share of an additional $10,000.
Safe Kids Worldwide and State Farm expanded the Good Neighbor Car Seat Safety Program, introducing new events with the objective of enhancing road safety for children. This initiative builds upon their partnership, which aims to improve access to education and resources, encourage behavioral changes and foster a safety-conscious culture for families and communities.
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