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Voting for this year's Holiday Giving Program is now open and will remain open through December 22. Cast your vote to help decide how this year’s $20,000 gift will be distributed among our finalists. Your vote makes a difference—participate today and help spread holiday cheer!

Meet the Finalists:

Empower 225

Nominated by Christie Hebert, Marsh McLennan Agency

Empower 225 is a nonprofit organization focused on supporting at-risk youth and young adults. It provides resources like housing, education, life skills training, and employment assistance to help individuals overcome poverty, homelessness, and other challenges. Through mentoring and community programs, Empower 225 aims to equip youth with the tools they need to achieve independence and build successful futures.

Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency

Nominated by Jada Jerek, Hughes Insurance Services, LLC.

The Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency (LOPA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to saving and enhancing lives through organ, tissue, and eye donation. It facilitates the donation process by coordinating with hospitals, donors, and recipients, ensuring organs are matched and transplanted efficiently. LOPA also promotes awareness and education about the importance of donation, supporting donor families and advocating for individuals in need of life-saving transplants.

Providence House

Nominated by Craig McCloud, Gallagher

Providence House is a nonprofit organization focused on helping homeless families achieve independence. It provides transitional housing, life skills training, childcare, and education to address the causes of homelessness. Through these services, Providence House empowers families to build stable and self-sufficient futures.

Requirements for Nomination

  • Nominators must be affiliated with an agency registered to do business with LWCC
  • Nonprofit must be based in Louisiana
  • Nonprofit must have been established for one year or more
  • Nonprofit must have 501(c)(3) status

Nominate a Nonprofit to be a Holiday Giving Recipient

ABOUT THE INITIATIVE

Small actions we take add up to elevate Louisiana.

The Louisiana Loyal Service Project transforms purpose into action by creating opportunities to serve and make a lasting impact across Louisiana. In partnership with First Tuesday, volunteers dedicate their time and efforts to local nonprofits, strengthening communities and inspiring others to give back.

Small Steps to Statewide Impact

The Louisiana Loyal Service Project began in 2020 as an internal LWCC initiative led by the Corporate Citizenship Committee and Human Resources Team. What started as a way to bring employees together through the Volunteer Time Off program has grown to include external stakeholders and expanded to communities across the state.

Each year, the project continues to evolve, creating new opportunities to serve and make Louisiana stronger.

Turning Purpose Into Action

Service is central to LWCC’s purpose, and our Volunteer Time Off (VTO) program empowers employees to give back to the nonprofits and causes that matter most to them. The Louisiana Loyal Service Project builds on this commitment, turning volunteer time into meaningful action that helps our communities and our state thrive.

Partnering to Power Volunteerism

LWCC proudly partners with First Tuesday, a Louisiana organization that connects companies and volunteers with local nonprofits. Through monthly service opportunities and flexible scheduling, participants can choose when and where they serve, making it easy to take part in something meaningful.

Together, we’re strengthening communities and inspiring others to do the same.

LIVING OUR PURPOSE

When we serve together,we make a difference.

“By nature, our line of work focuses on providing care when it’s needed most. With the Louisiana Loyal Service Project, that’s exactly what we did, helping to provide support to those who need it most. It was great to see our organization come together with such excitement and enthusiasm, and I think that’s what made this service project so meaningful.”

Kyle Rickards

AVP, PHS Operations & Underwriting

“I think it’s important for us to remember that any action, even a small deed, helps make a difference and makes this world a better place. And that’s what it’s all about! For me, volunteering in this project makes me feel like I’m doing my part to make a difference. It’s beautiful to see everyone come together and work toward a common goal and help our communities.”

Yeta Bennett

Premium Auditor

“Volunteering through our Louisiana Loyal Service Project was a fun and meaningful way for me to give back to the community while connecting with my LWCC team members. Engaging in this shared experience reminded me of the profound impact that a collective effort can have in addressing local needs and fostering a sense of community among us all.”

Samantha Knotts

Design Research & Insight Analyst

"Volunteering at the food bank was an amazing opportunity to give back to the community, made even more special by volunteering with so many incredible coworkers and agent partners. Every time I volunteer here I learn something new, and I leave feeling like I was able to make a valuable contribution to those in need. It’s also an important reminder of how important it is to help others."

Angela McGhee

SVP, Chief Actuary

“It was so awesome to have the opportunity to become part of the community that Front Yard Bikes has built. The impact that all of these things have had on our community has made this an experience that- just like riding a bike-I will never forget!”

Chris Bishop

Premium Audit Supervisor

“Having the opportunity to participate in LWCC’s Louisiana Loyal Service Project was an honor but having our agent partners join us and come together will absolutely make a major difference not only in our local community, but across Louisiana. This movement has just begun and the continued push with our valued agents will be the reason that more communities within our great state feel the uplifting change.”

David Duval

Agency Relations Representative

“At the heart of LWCC's mission of helping Louisiana thrive is the belief that we have a duty to make a significant contribution to our home state. This comes alive through our employees living out our core values within the community. To that end, LWCC is proud to provide employees both volunteer time off and the opportunities to get involved and make a difference”

Elizabeth Briggs

Sr. Human Resource Business Partner

“I loved the opportunity to serve my local community with my family. The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank is a terrific organization, and I am grateful for LWCC providing me and my family the opportunity to serve alongside other LWCC employees and our agent partners.”

Gretchen Hofeling

SVP, Chief Operating Office

Making a Difference

The Louisiana Loyal Service Project continues to make a lasting impact through collective service and volunteerism, proving that small actions together can create meaningful change for Louisiana.

900+ Service Hours

Volunteered service hours

45,000+ lbs of Food

Pounds of food prepared and/or donated through volunteer shifts and food drives

96,890 Meals

Total meals provided

Service Project is just one way we’re working to ensure Louisiana’s best days are ahead.

As a purpose-driven business, LWCC goes beyond providing workers’ comp coverage. Every decision, at every level, is driven by our steadfast commitment to the prosperity of our home state and can be summarized in two words: Louisiana Loyal.

Celebrating Louisiana through its success stories.

Louisiana has an abundance of individuals and businesses going above and beyond to ensure our best days are ahead. We're committed to telling their stories.