As part of the Southern Tier United Way Day of Caring on September 11, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield employees rolled up their sleeves and volunteered at the Broome County Humane Society, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to strengthening the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

Volunteerism is one of the many ways we support healthier, stronger communities. By giving their time and talents, employees helped the Humane Society continue its important work caring for animals in need while supporting the staff and resources that make that mission possible.

Throughout the day, volunteers assisted with a variety of tasks, including preparing food, washing dishes, doing laundry, gardening, cleaning, and walking dogs. These efforts helped create a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for animals awaiting their forever homes while easing the workload of the organization's dedicated team.

The Day of Caring is a reminder that improving community health extends beyond traditional health care. Whether supporting local nonprofits, addressing community needs, or lending a helping hand where it's needed most, employee volunteers play an important role in making a positive impact across our region.

Volunteer standing next to United Way Day of Caring sign

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, is a nonprofit health plan with about 1.5 million upstate New York members. The company's mission is to help people live healthier and more secure lives through access to high-quality, affordable health care. Its products and services include cost-saving prescription drug discounts, wellness tracking tools and access to telemedicine. With more than 4,000 employees, the health plan and its parent company are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce to foster innovation and better serve its members. It also encourages employees to engage in their communities by providing paid volunteer time off as one of many benefits.

 

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