Community

"Thank you once again for supporting Christ the King Academy's annual action with your purchse of bid backs. You are always very supportive of kids in the community. I will always refer people to EHL Insurance. You are all a class act."

"We came to EHL from an insurance company that did little more than issue an annual Certificate of Liability. EHL makes us feel like we have now entrusted our business with an organization which looks out for our best interests ahead of your own."

The community is an invaluable component of our company, and we are constantly expanding our contribution within the areas in which we operate. Many of our employees donate their time to support local charities and churches in varied events throughout the year. We have a Charitable Contribution matching program wherein EHL matches the contributions of their employees. EHL also supports a variety of local schools and youth sports programs as well as global contributions through the Paul Harris Fellowship.

In addition to those contributions, we founded the EHL Endowment Fund through the Kitsap Community Foundation. Our Giving Committee meets annually to determine which Kitsap Community Foundation candidates shall receive donations. Some examples of the organizations EHL has approved grants for include, the HIV AIDS Foundation, North Kitsap Canine Assisted Therapy Program, & StandUp For Kids.

We also like to have fun while giving back. For the last eight years we have hosted "The Acorn Classic" charity golf tournament benefiting the Kitsap Community Foundation. With the help of our clients, insurance companies and community, we have raised and donated over $140,177 in eight years!
KITSAP COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’S 2011 CELEBRATION OF PHILANTHROPY Dr. Glen & Rebecca Carlson, EHL Insurance, and Nick & Coleta Corey Annual Event is an Opportunity to Salute Outstanding Volunteerism and Giving in Our Community!

Pictured (L-R): Brian Edgren, Mayor Patty Lent, Harriette Bryant, Rich Hecker

(Kitsap County, WA) The Kitsap Community Foundation’s annual Celebration of Philanthropy, held on Thursday, May 19th was attended by more than 180 supporters to honor this year’s award honorees:  Persons Making a Difference Award recipients Nick & Coleta Corey for Corey’s Day on the Farm, and EHL Insurance for the Business Making a Difference Award.  Receiving the Hannah Langer Spirit of Philanthropy Award was Dr. Glen & Rebecca Carlson and the Kitsap County Medical Society.

The purpose of the event is to salute outstanding volunteerism and giving in our community. This year’s dinner and auction generated over $40,000 that will be used to support community programs and initiatives targeted to improve the quality of life in Kitsap County. This year’s Honorary Chairs were Jerry and Nancy Reid.

Bremerton Mayor Patty Lent, Kitsap Community Foundation board member and Celebration of Philanthropy Event Co-chair, recognized Kitsap Community Foundation Board Chair and event Co-chair  Harriette Bryant,  and Planning Committee members Nancy Reid, Anita Williams, Bill Benson, Dee Coppola, and Lisa Stirrett  She had a special acknowledgement for Debbie Hill of Hill’s Worldwide Moving Services for securing the dessert auction items from, Central Market in Poulsbo, Costco of Silverdale, and Safeway of Bainbridge Island. 

Established in 1993 as a IRS-certified 501(c)(3), private, non-profit organization, the Kitsap Community Foundation is a flexible, efficient vehicle for local philanthropy. Through investments, the Foundation has awarded nearly $700,000 to charitable organizations and scholarship recipients since 1999. KCF offers a variety of endowed funds that suit the charitable giving goals of its donors and investors. Through the efforts of tireless board members and volunteers, KCF is ensuring that community needs are met for good, forever. Contact the Foundation at kcf@kitsapfoundation.org or 360-698-3622.