Social Justice Investments and Disaster Relief

Our Communities Social Justice Investments and Disaster Relief

Social Justice Investments

The New York Life Foundation supports social justice efforts through its grantmaking program. It has provided support to the u NAACP Legal Defense Fund and other groups that are at the forefront of the social justice movement.

Disaster Relief

Planning for financial stability also means preparing for the unexpected. Our clients count on us in a crisis, and when disaster strikes, we’re ready to step in for our communities.

New York Life Emergency Assistance Fund

Whenever a catastrophic emergency affects our employees or agents, the u Employee and Agent Emergency Assistance Fund is available to provide financial support as quickly as possible. The Fund provides grants up to $5,000 which can be used for evacuation, hotel, and relocation costs.

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Supporting School Communities

In 2019, New York Life worked with u First Book to provide free grief resources to school communities that experience a traumatic event. Free bereavement materials were provided to communities, and our 2019 Rapid Response funding targeted Members in El Paso, TX, Dayton, OH, and Santa Clarita, CA. Community Care Credits were distributed to a wide range of Members, including California, Kentucky, Indiana, Arizona, New York, Iowa, Massachusetts, Delaware, Ohio, Virginia, and more.