Funding Priorities
Colonial Life invests in the communities where our employees work and live. The majority of our philanthropic giving is designated to nonprofit organizations meeting the needs in the Midlands region of South Carolina. Priority consideration is given to nonprofits with specific and measurable impacts within our focus areas of Health and Human Services, Education, Arts and Culture and Economic Development.
A person's quality of life is measured by many things. Colonial Life focuses on the following:
Health and Human Services Strategy
Collaborate with specific local nonprofits to provide access to healthcare for the uninsured and underinsured, help ensure that major medical facilities can offer premier services, address local homelessness issues and related mental health and substance abuse issues, and help meet immediate needs in the areas of food, shelter, safety and transportation.
Education Strategy
Create unique partnerships with local nonprofits, education partners (K-12 and higher educational institutions) and public policy leaders to cultivate Workforce Development and contribute to Youth Empowerment and Character Education.
Arts and Culture
Invest in premier arts and culture experiences with local nonprofits to cultivate artistic development, audience development and arts education outreach opportunities.
Economic Development
Invest in the local infrastructure to enhance ability of Columbia, South Carolina to attract businesses and recruit, retain and develop future workforce.