Giving Back

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is one of the world’s premier pediatric cancer research centers. Its mission is to find cures for children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases through research and treatment.

Union Insurance Group annually donates to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in honor of our customers for the holiday season. This past year was our fourth consecutive year making our donation over $35,000 to date.

Jobs With Justice believes that all workers should have collective bargaining rights, employment security, and a decent standard of living within an economy that works for everyone. We bring together labor, community, student, and faith voices at the national and local levels to win improvements in people’s lives and shape the public discourse on workers’ rights and the economy.

Union Insurance Group annually sponsors Jobs With Justice Eleanor Roosevelt human Rights Award Celebration along with other sponsorship opportunities.

The Fisher House accommodates the families of veterans who are receiving medical care at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital. There is absolutely no charge for any family member to stay at the house and since its opening in 2010, over 3,000 family members have been accommodated and supported. The house purely depends on donations from both individuals and groups to provide guests with supplies, comfort items and personal necessities.

UIG staff has spent a number of days prepping and serving meals, playing games and listening to many stories. The family members were very appreciative of our efforts, stating that it was a great distraction from their daily hospital visits.

Illinois Conservation Foundation’s mission is to foster and support ecological, educational, and outdoor recreational programs for the benefit of all now and generations to come.

UIG takes pride in supporting the ICF as they inspire today’s youth by providing quality outdoor and conservation education programs.

Mikva Challenge develops youth to be empowered, informed, and active citizens who will promote a just and equitable society.

Union Insurance Group is excited to continuously support through sponsorship this organization that encourage social change and to provide opportunities to Youth in the community to participate in civics.

Shoot For A Cure has helped raise millions of dollars for various cancer research organizations by hosting partnered shoots with local unions throughout the country.

Union Insurance Group is proud to continuously support charitable organizations that battle cancer like Shoot For A Cure through our annual sponsorship and participation in their shoots.

The Green Earth Institute is a nonprofit organization established in 2002 to promote nutritional health and environmental sustainability. On their 60 acre farm, they grow over 40 crops of nutritious, delicious organic vegetables, and sell them through a community-supported agriculture (CSA) program. During the summer they offer gardening and nature appreciation programs for children.

UIG staff spent the day preparing the gardens for the educational programs and cleared a field for more vegetable planters. Our hard work will pay off for the summer!

Founded in 1994, the Wetlands Initiative is dedicated to restoring the wetland resources of the Midwest to improve water quality, increase wildlife habitat and biodiversity, and reduce flood damage. The restoration of the vital ecosystem is essential for healthy economies. Wetlands remove pollutants and control sediment to provide cleaner water, offer food and shelter to a vast array of plants and animals, and store floodwaters to reduce the cost and misery from flooding.

Staff members plug planted over 1,000 new plants in the gorgeous Midewin National Prairie to assist this important cause. Our efforts will moderate climate change and restore the essential wetlands.

The SEA Blue Chicago Prostate Cancer Walk & Run started 12 years ago when three impassioned volunteers directly impacted by prostate cancer decided to fight back. Each September, close to 1,500 participants gather in beautiful Lincoln Park to rise to the challenge to fight prostate cancer and remember those who have been lost to the disease. The event has raised over $3 million to help Us TOO International provide: Support, Education, and Advocacy to those combating prostate cancer.

Team UIG participated in the 13^th annual Walk & Run to support this great cause. We rallied in blue costumes and one of our teammates even took home a 2^nd place medal for the 5K!

Easter Seals DuPage & Fox Valley is dedicated to providing services for infants, children and adults with disabilities and providing support for the families who love and care for them. Children with and without disabilities will find the highest quality services designed to meet their individual needs. Teams of therapists, teachers and other health professionals help each person overcome obstacles to independence and reach his or her personal goals.

As proud sponsors, Team UIG biked 12 miles at the 2^nd annual Bike for the Kids event. The most rewarding part was the chance to meet many of the amazing children that Easter Seals helps every day.

Misericordia offers a community of care that maximizes potential for persons with mild to profound developmental disabilities, many of whom are also physically challenged. By serving society’s most vulnerable citizens, Misericordia also serves the families who want the best for them, yet cannot provide it at home.

UIG had the great honor to spend the day with the Misericordia residents, assisting them with a variety of tasks. Throughout the opportunity each UIG staff member had the pleasure to work with some incredible individuals.

The Alliance for the Great Lakes works to protect the Great Lakes for today and tomorrow by involving tens tens of thousands of people each year in advocacy, volunteering, education, and research to ensure the lakes are healthy and safe for all.

The staff at UIG worked with the Alliance for the Great Lakes to plan an Adopt-A-Beach, beach cleanup. We took the day sweeping the lakefront resulting in a total estimated weight of 100 lbs of trash!