Kemper in the Community
Community Impact Report
We’re proud to share highlights of The Kemper Foundation’s community impact and how we’ve advanced our mission.
In the third annual Community Impact Report, you’ll learn about:
- The $2.6 million collective impact we’ve made in our communities in the areas of education, health and community development
- Kemper’s philanthropic programs and initiatives
- The generous volunteer contributions made by Kemper employees
At Kemper, our job is to deliver on the promises we make. That’s true not only for our customers, but also for our communities.
Through The Kemper Foundation, we provide donations of time and resources to serve, support and strengthen our communities so we can make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Our three areas of focus are education, health and community development.
Education
We provide access to education to inspire and empower people of all ages to achieve their full potential. Our support focuses on preparing future business leaders for success and advancing dual-language education for bilingual students.
Health
We accelerate research, address patient and caregiver needs, and advance medical and disease education in partnership with leading organizations.
Community Development
We support organizations improving access to food and housing and advancing civil rights and advocacy for underserved Americans.
Kemper Cares
Kemper Cares is our employee volunteer program that enables our Kemper team members to engage with our partner organizations locally and support our efforts through volunteerism, donations and matching gifts. Some of our national nonprofit partner organizations aligned with our three pillars include the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association and Breakthrough T1D.
Read Conmigo
Advancing Dual-Language Education for Bilingual Students
The Kemper Foundation’s Read Conmigo Grant Program aims to advance dual-language (Spanish-English) education for bilingual students in under-resourced communities. By providing grants to educators and schools, the program enhances bilingualism and biliteracy, supports academic achievement, and fosters multicultural understanding. Together, these grants significantly impact Hispanic and Latino students, helping them develop the critical skills needed to thrive in an increasingly interconnected and globally inclusive world.
The Read Conmigo Educator Grants provide $3,000 to educators in dual-language (Spanish-English) programs at public and charter elementary schools.
The Read Conmigo School Impact Grants provide $10,000 to Title I public and charter elementary schools for school- or program-wide dual-language (Spanish-English) initiatives.
The Kemper Foundation is proud to support teachers in the education, inspiration, and success of Latino children.
Kemper Scholars Program
DEVELOPING THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS
Since 1948, the Kemper Scholars Program has been preparing college students for leadership and service in the business world. The program has awarded over 2,000 scholarships to help students develop into strong leaders with rewarding careers. Today, the Kemper Scholars Program has evolved to provide need-based scholarships, mentoring, and career navigation resources to assist high potential college students with a strong interest in insurance and financial services careers.
In 2022, The Kemper Foundation announced it was committing $4.5 million to the next generation of its Kemper Scholars Program. The program will award 650 scholarships over the next five years to high-achieving, college students at 10 universities, including six Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs).
To learn more about Kemper and our community support, please visit our online newsroom. For more information visit our Corporate Responsibility.
For any questions about philanthropy contact KemperPhilanthropy@kemper.com.