Back to School Help for Educators

Clinton Twp. Mich., Sept. 11, 2015 – Back to school season is an exciting time for students and teachers alike, however, it can also be an expensive time for educators. Many teachers use their own money to purchase basic supplies for their classrooms so that lessons can be facilitated properly and in an inspirational, engaging manner. To help educators this year, the Meemic Foundation, a non-profit organization created by Meemic Insurance Company, gave out 1,000 Back to School grants to ease monetary worries for teachers, totaling $100,000.

The John Gingrich Insurance Agency, a Meemic Insurance partner serving the Clinton Township community, generously handed out 44 Back to School grants to educators within their communities, including Miami Elementary. Each recipient received a $100 Visa gift card to help with the purchase of essential supplies.

“One-hundred dollars can actually make a big difference for educators,” said Pamela Harlin, spokesperson for the Meemic Foundation. “Annually, teachers spend much of their own, hard-earned money on basic items to better educate their students. The Meemic Foundation is pleased to be able to offer assistance so our community’s children have access to proper educational experiences and leave the classroom fully prepared for future success.”

On average, according to a national school supply association, in 2014 public school teachers spent an average of $500 out-of-pocket on their students. The goal of the Back to School grants is to help educators expand their supply closets and equip students with necessary tools for a positive and impactful learning environment.

The Meemic Foundation gives out thousands of grants every year. This is the Foundation’s first installment of Back to School grants, something they plan to continue in years to come.

“We have seen the impact our grants have had in the past,” said Harlin. “We hope that our contributions continue to have an effect on our teachers and the future generation of learners.”

About Meemic Insurance Company

Meemic Insurance Company (www.meemic.com) provides personal lines insurance products solely and exclusively to teachers and other educational employees in Michigan, Wisconsin and Illinois. For more than 65 years, Meemic remains a Michigan-based, teacher-founded company, proud partner of the educational community, committed to offering the finest possible protection, products and services at preferred rates. Trust Meemic for claims excellence, policy payment options to meet your needs and products tailored solely to the educational community we serve. Meemic is a financially strong company (A. M. Best rating effective December 2014). Best of all, by choosing Meemic, you’re also supporting fellow educators through The Meemic Foundation for the Future of Education, which provides exclusive educational grants for teachers. Our stability and reputation for integrity builds the confidence of our policyholders and remains the foundation for our continued mission to serve the educational community.

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