Gleaner Gives donates $79,626 to Lenawee charities

April 09, 2025

Gleaner Life Insurance Society and its employees recently donated a total of $79,626 to 24 non-profit Lenawee County groups through its 2025 Gleaner Gives campaign.

Most of the checks were hand-delivered during March. Overall, the two non-profit groups receiving the most support were Hospice of Lenawee with $16,565, followed by the Lenawee Humane Society with $14,629.

The ninth annual Gleaner Gives campaign consisted of employee contributions to the charities of their choice, which were matched up to $2,000 by Gleaner Life. This year, employees also were able to designate funds to their own city or village to support a local activity. Gleaner Gives operates in conjunction with the Lenawee Community Foundation. Other recipients (listed in alphabetical order) were: Adrian Community Preschool, Adrian REA Literacy Center, Associated Charities, Boys & Girls Club, Catherine Cobb Safe House, Catholic Charities, Community of Addison, Community of Blissfield, Community of Morenci, Community of Onsted, Goodwill, Habitat for Humanity, HOPE Community Center, Housing Help of Lenawee, Lenawee Department on Aging, Neighbors of Hope, Joseph Wildberg Fund for Veterans, Salvation Army, Share the Warmth, St. Mary’s Food Pantry, St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry, and The Daily Bread.

Founded in 1894, Gleaner Life Insurance Society is a nationally recognized not-for-profit fraternal benefit society. Gleaner assists its members in achieving their financial security goals through a broad range of life insurance and annuity financial solutions. As a fraternal organization, Gleaner provides volunteer opportunities and supports outreach programs. These make a difference in the lives of our members and the communities where they live, work and serve.