Independence joins new funding initiative for area nonprofits to help vulnerable populations affected by COVID-19

IBX CEO Dan Hilferty stands behind the podium at the COVID-19 Fund announcement at City Hall. A female American Sign Language interpreter stands to his right
Philadelphia, PA — March 20, 2020 — Independence Blue Cross (Independence) CEO Daniel J. Hilferty participated in the City of Philadelphia’s COVID-19 Update press event at City Hall to announce the organization’s support for the new PHL COVID-19 Fund. The Fund will provide grants to Greater Philadelphia nonprofit organizations that serve vulnerable populations such as the elderly,...
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Blue Crew volunteers pack books for children in recognition of Read Across America Day

Blue Crew volunteers in blue t-shirts pack up books for children
Fifty Independence Blue Cross Blue Crew volunteers packed children’s books in recognition of National Read Across America Day on March 2. Independence collaborated with United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, Read by 4th, and People’s Emergency Center on this project. The books will be distributed through People’s Emergency Center’s Early Childhood Education programs to children and families currently in shelters or transitional housing,...
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300 Independence volunteers beautify McVeigh Rec Center as part of annual Day of Caring activities

300 volunteers in blue IBX Blue Crew T-shirts at McVeigh Recreation Center on Day of Caring 2019
Three hundred Independence Blue Cross (Independence) associates joined City Year Philadelphia and the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey to help beautify the McVeigh Recreation Center in West Kensington. The activities held on  September 18 are part of the company’s annual United Way giving campaign which runs from September 16-27. Independence Blue Crew volunteers painted murals,...
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Independence associates volunteer nearly 1,700 hours for United Way Days of Caring

The hard work of 435 Independence Blue Cross (Independence) associate volunteers resulted in nearly 1,700 hours of service for the 2018 United Way Days of Caring. Highlights of the events include: Volunteers at the Food Bank of South Jersey broke the record for the amount of boxes packed in one day for their Twilight Harvest Program....
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Independence Blue Cross Launches 2018 ‘Community MVP!’ United Way Campaign

Independence Blue Cross (Independence) today launched its 2018 annual associate campaign —  “Community MVP!” — for United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey. The campaign runs through September 28 and features a variety of events and community service projects to connect Independence associates with many of the organizations supported by the United Way. In 2017,...
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Independence associates achieve community rock star status

Independence associates achieve community rock star status
Nearly 350 Independence Blue Cross associates achieved community rock star status by volunteering their time for a variety of community service projects as part of United Way’s Days of Caring initiative.  Be a Community Rock Star, Independence’s 2017 campaign for the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey annual drive —encouraged associates at the region’s largest health insurer to take center stage and let their generosity shine....
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Independence Blue Cross launches “Be a Community Rock Star” campaign for United Way

Philadelphia, PA — Independence Blue Cross (Independence) today launched its 2017 annual campaign for United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey. The campaign — Be a Community Rock Star — encourages Independence associates to take center stage and let their generosity shine. “Independence is deeply invested in our community. Every day we work to improve the well-being of the people in our region,...
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Independence commits time and resources to improve lives in southeastern Pennsylvania

The IBC Foundation devoted more than $5 million to community health initiatives

Independence Blue Cross (Independence) associates are giving back to the communities where they live and work by volunteering over 8,000 hours to more than 240 projects in 2016. The Independence Blue Cross Foundation, a charitable, private foundation, awarded grants exceeding $5 million in southeastern Pennsylvania during 2016....
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Independence Blue Cross launches ‘Give for a Better Community’ campaign for United Way

Philadelphia, PA — September 12, 2016 — Independence Blue Cross (Independence) today launched its 2016 campaign for the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey (UWGPSNJ). Independence’s campaign — Give for a Better Community — is a celebration of the unique history of our city and Independence’s leadership in making our community a better place to live and work....
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Independence Blue Cross launches “Give Fearless” campaign for United Way

Philadelphia, PA – Yesterday, Independence Blue Cross (Independence) launched its 2015 campaign for the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey (UWGPSNJ). Independence’s campaign — Give Fearless — builds on the spirit of the company’s Live Fearless advertising campaign, and on Independence’s long history of associate volunteerism. Give Fearless, which runs through September 19,...
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