--- title: "2023 Recap: A Year of Making a Difference With SNCares" description: At the start of each new year, many of us reflect on our actions and accomplishments over the past 12 months. Our SNCares committee is doing the same. image: https://blog.statenational.com/hubfs/Night%20of%20Hope%20SNCares%20Recap%20Blog.jpg --- [![Growth_-logo](https://blog.statenational.com/hubfs/Imported%20images/Growth_-logo.svg "Growth_-logo")](http://palmspire-3842749.hs-sites.com/growth-home-1) - [Spotlight Blog](https://blog.statenational.com) # **SNC Spotlight** Insurance can be complex. Turn to our blog for up-to-date, relevant content to help you make the best decisions for your financial institution. 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Here at State National, we’re doing the same and taking a moment to recognize and appreciate the impact that [SNCares](https://blog.statenational.com/sncares-collaboration-compassion-and-community), our charitable committee, has made in the lives of those we've been fortunate enough to support throughout 2023. Service has always been one of State National's core company values, and in the 50+ years since our founding, SNC employees have generously contributed their time and money to worthy causes. In 2019, SNCares was created to help organize and promote charitable giving and volunteerism collectively, on a greater scale. This employee-led committee provides our teammates with opportunities to engage with their colleagues to contribute to causes that are important to *them*. In collaboration with State National’s parent company, [Markel](https://www.markel.com/about-us), SNCares is proud to stand as a beacon of positive change in our community. Let's take a journey through the past year, revisiting just some of SNCares' key initiatives!   **January: “Declutter” Your Holiday by Donating** We kicked off 2023 on a high note by “decluttering” our homes, donating 167 new, unused personal care items and gifts to local senior citizen agencies near our headquarters in Bedford, TX. The donations included items such as lotions, soaps, games, paint sets, adult coloring books, and more. This initiative brought a touch of winter cheer to seniors in our community, and in January 2024 we are collecting and donating again — this year in partnership with Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County. ![Decluttering January SNCares Recap Blog](https://blog.statenational.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SNCares/Decluttering%20January%20SNCares%20Recap%20Blog.png?width=339&height=307&name=Decluttering%20January%20SNCares%20Recap%20Blog.png) **February: Wear Red Day & Valentine’s Bake Sale Benefiting the American Heart Association** In February, we rallied behind lifesaving heart health research by partnering with the American Heart Association in the battle against the leading cause of mortality in the US: heart disease and stroke. In one of our favorite annual events, the State National team organized a bake sale where volunteers both baked and purchased a yummy array of sweet treats. Through this effort, we not only raised awareness, but also over $500 to fight cardiovascular disease, contributing to the mission of saving lives. ![Feb AHA Bake Sale SNCares Recap Blog-1](https://blog.statenational.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SNCares/Feb%20AHA%20Bake%20Sale%20SNCares%20Recap%20Blog-1.png?width=500&height=369&name=Feb%20AHA%20Bake%20Sale%20SNCares%20Recap%20Blog-1.png) **March: YES (Youth Equipped to Succeed) and Southwest High School Mentoring Visit** March was all about mentorship. We collaborated with [Youth Equipped to Succeed (YES)](https://justsayyes.org/about/) to provide educational opportunities for students at [Southwest High School](https://www.fwisd.org/southwest). Juniors and seniors mentored their freshman and sophomore peers; State National Training Manager Mandy Sykes and Sr. Compliance Analyst Allison Smith delivered an informative "CPI 101" presentation; and our Call Center and Document Processing department conducted tours and demonstrations to expose the students to a possible path for future employment. ![March YES SNCares Recap Blog](https://blog.statenational.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SNCares/March%20YES%20SNCares%20Recap%20Blog.jpg?width=688&height=307&name=March%20YES%20SNCares%20Recap%20Blog.jpg) **April: Tracker’s Birthday Bash** In April, Tracker, the service-dog-in-training State National sponsors through [Canine Companions](https://canine.org/), turned one year old and we were delighted to gather together to celebrate with cupcakes and an on-site visit in Ledbetter Park! Our team had the joy of witnessing Tracker's progress in puppy training and showed their appreciation with belly rubs and treats. He even got to go home with a variety of doggie snacks our teammates donated for him and his Canine Companion puppy friends! ![Tracker Birthday Collage](https://blog.statenational.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Tracker%20Birthday%20Collage.jpg?width=545&height=389&name=Tracker%20Birthday%20Collage.jpg) **May: 6 Stones Clothing and Household Goods Collection & Ice Cream Day** Since the committee's founding, SNCares has had the privilege of partnering with [6 Stones](https://www.6stones.org/), a nonprofit organization on a mission to share hope through community mobilization, for many initiatives. In May 2023, 6 Stones’ “Truck On-The-Go” stopped by our headquarters in Bedford, TX, to collect donations of household items such as clothing, electronics, and other home goods to assist families in need. Donors were treated to ice cream and shaved ice from the Mr. Sugar Rush food truck — a delightful way to combat the Texas heat! ![6Stones Donation Event 5-31-23-](https://blog.statenational.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SNCares/6Stones%20Donation%20Event%205-31-23-.jpg?width=594&height=330&name=6Stones%20Donation%20Event%205-31-23-.jpg) **June: BEAM & SNCares Juneteenth Fundraiser: Cookout in Ledbetter Park Benefiting "For Oak Cliff"** In celebration of Juneteenth, SNCares joined forces with State National's chapter of BEAM (Black Engagement at Markel) to host a cookout in [Ledbetter Park](https://blog.statenational.com/state-national-dedicates-ledbetter-park-in-honor-of-companys-founders). This event aimed to aid [For Oak Cliff](https://www.foroakcliff.org/) in its mission to combat systemic oppression by promoting education and increasing social mobility and social capital in Oak Cliff, TX. The cookout, featuring hamburgers, veggie burgers, and hot dogs with all the fixings, raised much-needed funds for the nonprofit while commemorating the significance of the Juneteenth holiday. ![BEAM and SNCares Juneteenth Cookout](https://blog.statenational.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BEAM%20and%20SNCares%20Juneteenth%20Cookout.jpg?width=383&height=324&name=BEAM%20and%20SNCares%20Juneteenth%20Cookout.jpg) **July: Annual 6 Stones “Operation Back 2 School” Backpack and Supply Drive** In 2023, SNCares continued its participation for the fourth consecutive year in [Operation Back 2 School](https://www.6stones.org/ob2s/), a program organized by 6 Stones that supports economically disadvantaged students by providing backpacks and school supplies to them at no cost. Additionally, the program offers resources to assist families throughout the year. Last year, we assisted in distributing backpacks and school supplies to 3,060 students within our community. This year, we look forward to expanding our impact and reaching even more children and families in need. ![Operation Back 2 School SNCares Blog](https://blog.statenational.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Operation%20Back%202%20School%20SNCares%20Blog.jpg?width=457&height=305&name=Operation%20Back%202%20School%20SNCares%20Blog.jpg) **August:** **Tracker’s Graduation from Puppy School!** In August, we [celebrated Tracker’s graduation!](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/state-national-companies_sncares-congratulationstracker-dogsoflinkedin-activity-7097333894777032706-afzq?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop) Accompanied by his [Canine Companion friends](https://canine.org/location/south-central/), Tracker proudly walked across the stage to receive his diploma for completing his initial puppy training. After mastering fundamental commands in his initial 16 months, he is now learning advanced commands under the guidance of expert Canine Companion trainers. Upon completion, he'll be ready to assist someone with a disability, helping them lead a more independent life. ![Tracker getting ready to matriculate](https://blog.statenational.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Tracker%20getting%20ready%20to%20matriculate.jpg?width=307&height=408&name=Tracker%20getting%20ready%20to%20matriculate.jpg) **September: North Texas Giving Day** September saw us encouraging SNC employees to participate in North Texas Giving Day, an 18-hour online giving event that drives community support for local nonprofits. In addition to matching funds offered by NTX Giving Day sponsors, State National’s parent company, [Markel](https://www.markel.com/), matched donations 3:1 through the generous [Markel Matching Gift Program](https://www.markel.com/about-us/news-and-press/markels-matching-gifts-program-2021). SNCares went even further, offering an additional match on donations made to several employee-selected organizations, including [One Safe Place](https://www.onesafeplace.org/), [Feed Oak Cliff](https://feedoakcliff.org/), [Arlington Life Shelter](https://arlingtonlifeshelter.org/), [29 Acres](https://29acres.org/), [All Star Equestrian Foundation](https://www.allstarfoundation.org/), [Christ’s Haven for Children](https://christshaven.org/), and [Trinity GAP Rescue](https://trinitygaprescue.org/). ![NTX Giving Day](https://blog.statenational.com/hs-fs/hubfs/NTX%20Giving%20Day.png?width=348&height=209&name=NTX%20Giving%20Day.png) **October: Stuffed Animal Drive for the Warm Place** October’s initiative was in partnership with [The WARM Place](https://www.thewarmplace.org/), an organization that provides a safe, compassionate space for children and their families grieving the loss of a loved one. Throughout the month, employees donated 143 new stuffed animals through collection boxes conveniently placed across our home office. In addition, State National provided a monetary contribution to The WARM Place to support their work in helping families navigate grief. ![Teddy Bear Collection 2023](https://blog.statenational.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Teddy%20Bear%20Collection%202023.jpg?width=492&height=492&name=Teddy%20Bear%20Collection%202023.jpg) **November: SN Service Days at 6Stones Winter Wonderland** In November, we embraced the holiday spirit by partnering with 6Stones for their [Winter Wonderland Shopping program](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7136461975642902529). Our team visited the nonprofit’s ‘Toy Shop’ to help select and wrap gifts for children in our community based on their personal wish lists The gifts were distributed to children during 6Stones’ [Night of Hope](https://www.6stones.org/noh/) events, complete with crafts, food, and presents, allowing everyone to celebrate the holiday season. ![Night of Hope November SNCares Recap Blog](https://blog.statenational.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SNCares/Mission%20Arlington%20November%20SNCares%20Recap%20Blog.png?width=436&height=238&name=Mission%20Arlington%20November%20SNCares%20Recap%20Blog.png) **December: SN Serve Days at Mission Arlington** We wrapped up the year — literally! — by teaming up with [Mission Arlington](https://missionarlington.org/discover-our-mission/) for a special holiday initiative. SNC volunteers dedicated their time at the organization's [Christmas Store](https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=NCHXDg6m7tg) to assist local parents in need by helping them to select and wrap gifts for their children, all free of charge. Additionally, childcare was provided so that parents could shop stress-free during the event. It was an incredible way to embrace the holiday spirit by lending a hand to those around us. ![Mission Arlington SNC Serve Day 2023 - 2](https://blog.statenational.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mission%20Arlington%20SNC%20Serve%20Day%202023%20-%202.jpg?width=547&height=433&name=Mission%20Arlington%20SNC%20Serve%20Day%202023%20-%202.jpg) **Embracing More Positive Change in 2024** Reflecting on the year behind us, the connections made, and the lives we’ve positively impacted through our partnerships made 2023 truly remarkable. As we eagerly step into 2024, we look forward to reconnecting with our cherished partners, welcoming new faces, and embarking on fresh opportunities to effect positive change. Stay updated with SNCares initiatives by [following us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/state-national-companies) and [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/statenationalcompanies/), and by [signing up](https://blog.statenational.com/) to receive future SNC Spotlight communications. Here's to another year of making a difference! ![State National](https://blog.statenational.com/hubfs/Branding%20Assets/Icon%20SNC%20Logo/snc-icon-rgb.png) ###### State National As the leading insurance carrier in the United States specializing in CPI, State National offers single-source solutions for credit unions, banks, finance companies, and specialty lenders of all sizes. 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