Madison, Wis. - National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL) was honored to receive the Business Supporter Award presented by Operation Fresh Start (OFS). NGL accepted the award during the Fresh Start Awards Luncheon on May 12.
OFS is a nonprofit that provides and promotes employment training, mentoring and education opportunities to Dane County youth ages 16 to 24. Founded in 1970, OFS has offered its services to more than 8,000 youth and adults who were looking to better their lives. NGL has supported OFS programming for five years.
Elizabeth Kirchstein, NGL Corporate Giving Administrator, displays the Business Supporter Award with Mark Solverud, NGL President & CEO. They are standing near the designs for the new Operation Fresh Start building.
"We understand the value and the need to support an organization like Operation Fresh Start. It's a beneficial community resource that provides an opportunity for youth to learn not only job training, but leadership skills, education and a solid work ethic. For youth it's a fresh start down the path to become a productive member of society. It's an organization that truly makes a life changing impact on a person's life," said Mark Solverud, NGL President & CEO.
Solverud continued, "NGL is proud to be recognized for its support of OFS. We want to share that recognition with the corporations and individuals who donate to OFS. In addition, we want to acknowledge and thank all of the employees, the Board, the officers, the volunteers and anyone connected to the organization."
About Operation Fresh Start
A nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization, Operation Fresh Start has provided comprehensive employment and training services to over 8,000 youth and adults in Dane County, Wisconsin since 1970. For more information, visit www.operationfreshstart.org.