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Healthier Communities

We strive to support those who are disproportionately at risk to adverse health outcomes by funding innovative and action-oriented health and wellbeing programs. We're taking a concentrated interest in mental and behavioral health. 

Program Focus Areas

In this area we aim to:

  • Strengthen the capacity of health and other related systems to respond to and care for individuals
  • Decrease stigma, discrimination and social isolation by transforming the way we think and talk about mental health
  • Support youth with early intervention resources

 

In addition to the above mental health focus, our grant funding will also support:
  • Increased equity in health
  • Access to essential health services

 

We are currently undergoing maintenance of grant and sponsorship applications. Check back in February of 2024 for updated links to our applications.

 

Questions? E-mail giving@unum.com. 

Requests for Contributions

Requests are considered throughout the year and are reviewed by our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) representatives in our local areas.

Please contact the CSR representative in your community before completing an application:

Corporate:
Cary Olson Cartwright
 carolynolson@unum.com

Baton Rouge, Lousiana:
Jacquelyn Webb
 jwebb4@unum.com

Chattanooga, Tennessee:
Rachel Hargis
 rhargis@unum.com
Columbia, South Carolina:
Alana Stroker
astroker@unum.com

Portland, Maine:
Kelly Thayer
 kthayer2@unum.com

Field Offices:
Alana Stroker
 astroker@unum.com

Charitable Giving Guidelines
 
Unum does not fund:
  • Organizations that have a written policy of discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression
  • Religious or anti-religious organizations & activities
  • Institutions or organizations that promote violence or discrimination
  • Political institutions or campaigns
  • Capital or endowment campaigns that don't align with our program objectives
  • For-profit businesses
  • College or university associations, alumni dues or alumni activities
  • Extracurricular activities (Little League, sport teams, etc.)
  • Direct services to individuals or families
  • Rotaries, social clubs and social club foundations (Sororities, Fraternities, etc.)