Seattle-based Safeco announced today it will provide up to $250,000 to support relief efforts for victims of the Southern California wildfires.
Safeco said a $50,000 grant will be donated immediately to the San Diego/Imperial County Red Cross.
In addition, the company is encouraging its employees and independent agent partners to contribute to relief efforts by matching their cash contributions to the area Red Cross and the Salvation Army/Sierra Del Mar up to $100,000.
"While we have our claims professionals on the ground helping Safeco policyholders, we also want to reach out to the entire community at this time of great need," said Virginia Anderson, president of the Safeco Insurance Foundation, in a statement.
Safeco said it is also launching a countrywide employee drive to collect 1,000 brand new stuffed animals for children whose families have sustained major fire losses.
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