Company invested $14.7
million dollars in financial, volunteer, and in-kind
support to MA-based not-for-profits in 2023
BOSTON, May 16, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- For the fifth consecutive year, Points of Light,
the world's largest nonprofit dedicated to accelerating
people-powered change, named Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) an honoree of
the Civic 50. Additionally, for the first time ever, Points of
Light is recognizing Blue Cross as the national Healthcare Sector
Leader.
For more than a decade, The Civic 50 has served as the
national standard for corporate citizenship and showcases how
leading companies are moving social impact and community to the
core of their business. The Civic 50 honorees are companies with
annual U.S. revenues of at least $1
billion and are selected based on four dimensions of their
corporate citizenship and social impact programs: investment of
resources and volunteerism, integration across business functions,
institutionalization through policies, and systems and impact
measurement.
"As a community-focused, not-for-profit health plan, we're
committed to helping build healthier and more equitable
communities," said Jeff Bellows, vice president of corporate
citizenship and public affairs at Blue Cross. "We strive to use our
company resources, values and expertise to advance health justice
and are proud to be recognized by Points of Light for our industry
leadership to support the work of our not-for-profit partners."
Blue Cross is committed to being a good corporate citizen and
leader in health equity. In 2023, the company provided $14.7
million dollars in funding and pro-bono support to local
not-for-profits focused on issues addressing food, environmental
and racial justice. Eighty-eight percent of Blue Cross employees
participated in company volunteer programs, contributing over
22,000 hours of service to support the health
of Massachusetts communities.
"Expectations for companies to be leaders in civic engagement
continue to increase," said Jennifer
Sirangelo, president and CEO, Points of Light. "Blue Cross
demonstrates how to maximize the full range of their assets – from
people power to policy to financial contributions – to meet
pressing needs and create thriving communities where they live and
work. We're thrilled to uplift and celebrate them as an honoree of
The Civic 50 2024."
The Civic 50 survey is administered by True Impact, and the
results are analyzed by VeraWorks. The survey instrument consists
of quantitative and multiple-choice questions that inform the
scoring process. The Civic 50 is the only survey and ranking
system that exclusively measures corporate community
engagement.
To view the Points of Light's full report and see the full list
of The Civic 50 2024 honorees,
visit www.pointsoflight.org/the-civic-50.
About Blue Cross Blue Shield
of Massachusetts
Blue Cross Blue Shield
of Massachusetts (bluecrossma.org) is a
community-focused, tax-paying, not-for-profit health plan
headquartered in Boston. We are committed to showing up for
everyone like they're the only one and guiding our members to the
exceptional health care they deserve – affordably, equitably, and
seamlessly. In keeping with our commitment, we are rated among the
nation's best health plans for member satisfaction and quality.
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About Points of Light
Points of Light is a
nonpartisan, global nonprofit organization that inspires, equips
and mobilizes millions of people to take action that changes the
world. We envision a world in which every individual discovers the
power to make a difference, creating healthy communities in
vibrant, participatory societies. Through 145 affiliates across 39
countries, and in partnership with thousands of nonprofits and
corporations, Points of Light engages 3.7 million people in 16.7
million hours of service each year. We bring the power of people to
bear where it's needed most. For more information, visit
pointsoflight.org.
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