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Members of GTL’s Compliance department volunteered at?Bernie's Book Bank for their group service outing. While there, the team sorted recently donated books that could be re-used and distributed. Bernie’s Book Bank envisions a future where every child has equal access to books and the opportunities they inspire. Their mission is to provide free quality books to children, ages birth through sixth grade, in under-resourced communities. Since 2009, Bernie’s Book Bank has distributed more than 27 million free children’s books! Great job!!?#GTLCares

Members of GTL’s Policy Accounting department volunteered at Inspire Through Flowers for their group service outing. Inspire Through Flowers is a Chicago-based service organization that uses donated flowers to bring hope, encouragement, and recognition to members of our community. They arranged 88 bouquets of flowers to be delivered to healthcare facilities, essential workers, veterans, and nursing home residents throughout Chicagoland.?Great work team! #GTLCares

We're proud to share some exciting news! AM Best has upgraded Guarantee Trust Life Insurance Company's Financial Strength Rating to A (Excellent) from A- and Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to "a" (Excellent) from "a-". View AM Best's full press release below. From all of us at GTL, we thank you for placing your trust in us! https://lnkd.in/gxYT4Qkw

Another group of GTL employees volunteered at Historic Wagner Farm for their group service outing. Wagner Farm welcomes over 100,000 visitors annually for recreation and learning. The farm attracts school children, families, community gardeners, farmers market shoppers, and participants in a CSA program managed by an award-winning, on-site special needs school. GTL team members cleared a field that grew pumpkins, gourds, and squash to prepare for the next season, and they also harvested corn. Great work team!?#GTLCares

GTL employees from several departments came together to volunteer at Children’s Garden of Hope for their group service outing. Located in the West Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago, Children’s Garden of Hope provides fresh vegetables to the community. While there, team members cut down trees, mowed the grass, weed-whacked, repaired a fence, spread mulch and cleaned out the flower and vegetable boxes for fall. Great job team!?#GTLCares

Last week, members of GTL’s Claims department volunteered at the Fremont Township Community Garden for their group service outing. The Fremont Community Garden is a multi-functional garden space that provides produce to food pantry clients and low-income seniors. While there, team members harvested, pulled weeds, oiled a small building, stained a fence, watered plants, and helped clear and mulch the gardens. Good work team! #GTLCares

Members of GTL’s Financial Accounting department volunteered at The Grove for their group service outing. The Grove features 150 acres of diverse land and is one of the busiest attractions managed by the Glenview Park District. While there, GTL employees were tasked with cleaning and vine removal. The team also cut a heap of goldenrod to help preserve The Grove aesthetically and promote tree health. It was great to support our next-door neighbor!?#GTLCares

GTL employees from several departments spent a Saturday morning volunteering at American Legion Post 208 in Arlington Heights. GTL Cares team members, along with other community volunteers, assembled 424 comfort and care packages for deployed service members. Since 2017, GTL has been participating in Help USA Troops annual drive. Great job to this organization in supporting our troops!?#GTLCares

In observance of the holiday, GTL will be closed on Monday, September 2nd and resume regular business hours Tuesday, September 3rd at 7:00 AM CST. We wish you a safe and relaxing Labor Day weekend!?

GTL employees from several departments volunteered at Glenview’s 18.6-acre Historic Wagner Farm. The team worked up a good sweat as they harvested, washed, and packaged a variety of different produce. We loved supporting our local neighbor! #GTLCares