Cigna Foundation Provides Help to Orlando Victims and Loved Ones, And to LGBT Youth Nationwide
June 16 2016 - 11:55AM
Business Wire
The Cigna Foundation will assist victims of the Orlando
shooting, and their loved ones, through a $75,000 grant to the
OneOrlando Fund established by Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer to assist
those affected by the recent tragedy.
“We hope our grant can play a part in the healing process for a
nation in mourning,” said David Figliuzzi, executive director of
the Cigna Foundation.
Earlier this week, Cigna began offering phone counseling at no
charge for anyone coping with loss, anxiety, stress, fear or other
issues related to the Orlando shooting. Those without Cigna
benefits can call 866.912.1687, 24/7, through July 8.
Customers who have health benefits or employee assistance programs
through Cigna are invited to call the telephone number on their
Cigna I.D. card.
“Cigna is here for our community, sharing in the grief and
committed to moving forward, together,” said Dean Mirabella,
president of Cigna’s North Florida market.
In related news, the Cigna Foundation also announced two grants
to support lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth
nationwide. These include a $25,000 grant to the Gay and Lesbian
and Straight Education Network to help ensure a safe and supportive
school environment, and a $10,000 grant to the Trevor Foundation, a
national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide
prevention to LGBT youth ages 13-24.
Cigna prides itself on a diverse and inclusive workforce, and
was recognized by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate
Equality Index (CEI) in 2015 as a best company for promoting
workplace equality. Additionally, Cigna employees work together to
ensure that Cigna has insights into the needs of its LGBT
customers, and that Cigna continues to be viewed as an employer
that values diversity among customers and employees.
About the Cigna Foundation
The Cigna Foundation, founded in 1962, is a private foundation
funded by contributions from Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) and its
subsidiaries. The Cigna Foundation supports organizations sharing
its commitment to enhancing the health of individuals and families,
and the well-being of their communities, with a special focus on
those communities where Cigna employees live and work.
About Cigna
Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) is a global health service company
dedicated to helping people improve their health, well-being and
sense of security. All products and services are provided
exclusively by or through operating subsidiaries of Cigna
Corporation, including Connecticut General Life Insurance Company,
Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, Life Insurance Company of
North America and Cigna Life Insurance Company of New York. Such
products and services include an integrated suite of health
services, such as medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy,
vision, supplemental benefits, and other related products including
group life, accident and disability insurance. Cigna maintains
sales capability in 30 countries and jurisdictions, and has more
than 90 million customer relationships throughout the world. To
learn more about Cigna®, including links to follow us on Facebook
or Twitter, visit www.cigna.com.
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