Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) Employees and Foundation give $282,090.64 to United Way campaigns across the state

Today, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) employees, retirees and the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Foundation donated a total of $282,090.64 to United Way 2021 campaigns in Hutchinson, Salina, Topeka and Wichita. 

“Our commitment to make a positive impact on the communities where we live and serve is so important to us here at Blue Cross,” said Matt All, president/CEO of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas and the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Foundation. “This year has been difficult for many, but I couldn’t be prouder of how our employees came together to support our fellow Kansans through United Way organizations across the state.”

 In Topeka, where a majority of employees work, All presented the United Way of Greater Topeka with a check in the amount of $246,806.12. The amount includes an employee and retiree contribution of $196,806.12, as well as a $50,000 donation from the BCBSKS Foundation. 

BCBSKS employee and Foundation donations in Topeka go to support basic needs of community members and four other impact areas - financial stability; early education; on-grade achievement; and health. Jessica Lehnherr, executive director of the United Way of Greater Topeka, is grateful for the support from BCBSKS. 

"Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is a leading example of companies that engage employees in serving in the community,” Lehnherr said. “We appreciate their donation and our long-standing relationship with them."

In Hutchinson, Salina and Wichita, 49 employees and the BCBSKS Foundation raised $34,684.52 that will be divided among their respective local United Way organizations.