The Heroes & Helpers
This is a new feature about everyday heroes and helpers. We hope you enjoy and are inspired by the good things that ordinary people – your colleagues and friends – are doing to make their communities and the world a better place. Please send us stories and pictures of the heroes & helpers you know.
“Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.”
Mr. Rogers
Mr. Rogers
Netflix CEO Donates $120M
Heroes & Helpers - Netflix Inc. CEO Reed Hastings and his wife, Patty Quillin, are donating $120 million to historically black colleges and universities, with the funds being split among
Insurance Industry Giving for COVID-19 Tops $3M
Heroes & Helpers - The Insurance Information Institute estimates that giving by insurance companies and their foundations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic has now topped $3 million. Read More
Travelers Pledges $1M for Racial Justice
Heroes & Helpers - The Travelers Companies, Inc. announced a commitment of $1 million to assist nonprofits dedicated to advancing racial equality across the United States and rebuilding damaged businesses
Lloyd’s Supports IICF Children’s Relief Fund
Heroes & Helpers - The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF) announced that Lloyd’s has made a $500,000 contribution to the IICF COVID-19 Children’s Relief Fund. This extraordinary donation will help
Amazon Opens Homeless Shelter in Seattle
Heroes & Helpers - Amazon's Seattle headquarters is now home to a new homeless family shelter. Mary's Place Family Center opened its doors on the Amazon campus in March, just as the
Magic Infusion for Small Minority-Owned Businesses
Heroes & Helpers - NBA Hall of Fame member, Magic Johnson, announced that EquiTrust Life Insurance Co., of which he owns a majority, is providing $100 million in capital to