Foundation Financial Group Concludes Have a Heart for Hartman Initiative
Jacksonville, Florida (PRWEB) July 23, 2013 -- Foundation Financial Group concluded its Have a Heart for Hartman campaign, a regional philanthropic initiative established in support of an FFG employee. Foundation Financial matched the donations given by its employees from the corporation’s Executive Headquarters and Jacksonville Regional Sales Center.
“We wanted to give Lisa the peace of mind to focus on her recovery and not her finances,” said Foundation Financial Group Event Coordinator, Jessie Gueterman. “Lisa is an amazingly strong woman, and she is doing her best to stay in good spirits. There is no question that she has a hard fight ahead of her without the added stress of medical expenses, time away from work, and making ends meet. We hope Lisa knows that she is not fighting alone; she is fighting this battle with the full support of her FFG family right behind her.”
Foundation Financial Group’s employee support extends beyond the workplace. When FFG employee, Lisa Hartman, was diagnosed with cancer, she was overwhelmed by fear. Hartman calculated the cost of fighting cancer and knew her current financial situation would not cover it. She felt her only option was to remain ill until she could save enough to be able to afford to fight.
Foundation Financial got involved. Employees from the corporation’s Jacksonville offices quickly organized efforts in support of their co-worker and established the Have a Heart for Hartman Fund. In less than a week, employees donated $2,522 to the fund benefitting their coworker. Foundation Financial Group matched its employee’s donations. Ultimately, the Have a Heart for Hartman Fund contributed $5,044 toward Hartman’s battle with cancer.
“Jessie, the lady behind the scenes, has gone the extra mile to take some of the pressure off me by handling all the co-pays, coordinating rent with my landlord, and even going shopping for my essentials,” said Hartman. “I never knew real angels existed; but they do, and I happen to have several here at FFG. To all of FFG, the only thing I can say is thank you for saving my life. How can a person adequately thank so many people for such kindness; what words could even come close? There are no words to ever express how I feel. So I remain eternally grateful for each member of my FFG family and I promise to be there for each of them the way they are here for me now.”
“In a million years I could not imagine this kind of generosity, and this is not the first time I have experienced FFG’s generosity; two years ago my home burnt down and they supported me then too,” continued Hartman. “My heart, soul and spirit took a long breath and tears came to my eyes. I realized that while most people are born into their families, I have had the extraordinary pleasure of being hired into mine. My children are my only other family and my son works at FFG too, so when I say FFG is my family, I truly mean it in every sense of the word. Only family takes care of someone so completely. I will never stop being thankful for my FFG family. Joining FFG has changed my life forever and for the better.”
Foundation Financial Group attributes the success of its philanthropic initiatives to the corporation’s unique corporate culture that facilitates FFG’s family-style values. Foundation Financial Group’s philanthropic efforts typically focus on community improvement. But, when an employee is suffering, Foundation Financial and its employees organize initiatives to support team members in distress. In the past year, Foundation Financial Group has organized 5 such campaigns for employee causes like losing a home to a fire, the loss of a child, and battling with illness. The company’s social investment recently surpassed $1.4 million and has a corporate focus of four areas: education, health and wellness, environmental sustainability, and workforce development.
About Foundation Financial Group
Foundation Financial Group is a multibillion dollar financial services corporation. FFG offers its customers Best in Class service through its Insurance, Retirement, and Mortgage Services. Named one of the fastest growing financial companies in the country by INC magazine, FFG has continued to grow its nationwide presence with over 100,000 new customers per year in 39 states. In addition to the value that Foundation Financial provides every customer, it is also dedicated to its communities and the people who live in them. Through a vast array of philanthropic endeavors the company not only provides significant monetary donations but also fosters a workforce environment that encourages all team members to personally make a difference. Foundation Financial is committed to its strong focus on customer service and community investment as it continues to grow and compete with the largest financial institutions in the world.
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Jason O'Neil, Foundation Financial Group, (904) 861-1717, [email protected]
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