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TrueNorth Announces Annual Giving Milestone and Second Annual Founders Fund Recipient

posted on Wednesday, January 3, 2024

TrueNorth Companies, L.C. announced at their December all-colleague meeting that the firm's annual community impact efforts exceeded $1.2 million, eclipsing the organization's million-dollar philanthropic landmark in 2022. During the annual meeting, Craig Fink also received the award in recognition for his work with Star1 Search & Rescue, a nonprofit professional volunteer group that provides Iowa public safety agencies with vital search and rescue resources.

TrueNorth Legacy Foundation Awards 2023 Grants

posted by TrueNorth Philanthropy on Thursday, October 12, 2023

The TrueNorth Legacy Foundation, a private foundation (501c3) established in 2021 by TrueNorth Companies, L.C. is proud to have completed its inaugural grant cycle and announce the distribution of $495,000 to community causes in 2023.

TrueNorth Celebrates Community Impact Milestone

posted by TrueNorth Companies on Tuesday, December 20, 2022

TrueNorth Companies, L.C., a closely held, privately held risk management and insurance brokerage firm headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, announced last week at their all-colleague year-end meeting that their community impact efforts had met a major milestone: in 2022, TrueNorth's philanthropic efforts exceeded $1 million. These funds came through various channels, including TrueNorth's core giving commitment, employee match programs, colleague contributions and quarterly community outreach initiatives.

TrueNorth Invests in a Director of Community Impact

posted by TrueNorth Companies on Tuesday, October 11, 2022

TrueNorth Companies, L.C., a closely held, privately held risk management and insurance brokerage firm headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is proud to announce our investment in a new role, the Director of Community Impact. This position will provide strategic leadership and guidance for TrueNorth's annual giving, community engagement and colleague volunteerism efforts.

Andjela Calasan Recognized by Waypoint

posted on Monday, March 1, 2021

This year, TrueNorth's Andjela Calasan is named among the honorees of Waypoint Services annual Tribute to Women of Achievement.

Charitable Giving: Youth Emergency Services & Shelter

posted by TrueNorth Philanthropy on Monday, January 4, 2021

As TrueNorth's West Des Moines office prepared to relocate, Youth Emergency Services & Shelter (YESS) was one of the first people they called. With a mission to change lives by protecting children and empowering families, YESS serves and protects Central Iowa youth with nowhere else to turn.

Charitable Giving: Big Brothers Big Sisters

posted by TrueNorth Philanthropy on Friday, January 3, 2020

During the months of January and February, TrueNorth will be raising funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids & East Central Iowa. This organization allows for one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

Charitable Giving: Can'd Aid

posted by TrueNorth Philanthropy on Thursday, November 14, 2019

Last April, TrueNorth raised funds for the Can'd Aid Foundation, a national nonprofit, people-powered organization that makes a difference from coast to coast! Here is an update on our efforts!

Charitable Giving: Olivet Neighborhood Mission

posted by TrueNorth Philanthropy on Wednesday, November 13, 2019

During the months of November and December, TrueNorth will be raising funds for Olivet Neighborhood Mission. They provide families and individuals with basic needs including food, clothing and household items.

Kevin Welu to Recieve Distinguished Service Award

posted by TrueNorth Companies on Monday, October 21, 2019

Coe College will present TrueNorth Wealth Management's Kevin Welu with the Distinguished Service Award on Oct. 26 during the All-Alumni Recognition Reception and Program the Stewart Memorial Library.