NYCM Stories: North Star Neighbors

At NYCM Insurance, we live by our North Star values by expressing and demonstrating genuine care for people’s well-being so that others have hope for a better tomorrow and the courage to persevere. This includes being active, supportive members of our community. 

 

Members of Team NYCM from our Orchard Park branch office recently started a committee called the “North Star Neighbors,” with a goal of embodying our North Star statement and helping those in need. 

 

Recently, the North Star Neighbors teamed up with a local charity, aptly named Operation Good Neighbor, to bring needed essentials to those in their local communities. Operation Good Neighbor (OGN) is an organization that collects food, clothing, shoes, bedding, and other items to distribute to those in need. They also accept cans and bottles, using earnings to purchase necessary items for the community. In addition, they collect sneakers in any condition, and send them to an outside vendor to be refurbished earning up to $7 per pair from the vendor. 

 

One of the first ways that the North Star Neighbors was involved with OGN was supporting a sneaker drive. They collected 70 pairs of sneakers to donate - raising up to $490 for the charity! 

 

“The North Star Neighbors meet monthly to discuss ways in which we can support Operation Good Neighbor,” said Cynthia Kaczmarek, Employee Relations Coordinator. “We all really enjoy being involved in our community and have lots of creative ideas for fundraisers in the future!”

 

In the office, the North Star Neighbors have ongoing fundraisers like a snack box with proceeds from sales being donated back to OGN, ensuring that they continue to give back each day. One of their most recent fundraisers took place at NYCM Insurance’s mid-year update for employees in Orchard Park. 

 

“Each division collected items to create a basket to raffle during the event. There were so many fun themes, and everyone seemed to enjoy the project and working with their team to give back,” said Cynthia. 

 

The profits from basket raffle sales were donated to Operation Good Neighbor to be used to purchase supplies for the community. The North Star Neighbors are embracing our core values by making a very positive impact on those in need and we couldn’t be prouder of them.

 

Giving back to our local communities is a part of who NYCM Insurance is at our core and embodies our culture. To learn more about the culture and benefits of joining Team NYCM, visit the link below.