A company, like an individual, learns from experience. One of the most important things The Standard learned in our first 100 years is that the health and well-being of a community pay great dividends: its residents flourish. Simple? Certainly. Important, too. It's why The Standard supports such a wide variety of community programs and organizations. For us, it all comes back to community, which is why we support nonprofit organizations working in the following areas: education and advancement, healthy communities, disability and empowerment, and cultural development.
Supporting and giving back to our communities is part of The Standard legacy. The company was founded more than 100 years ago to keep investments local and to provide responsive service to citizens. To honor this legacy, we fund organizations that provide support, training and rehabilitation for individuals and families facing significant challenges. We support programs that provide opportunities for individuals and families to enhance and develop the capabilities, education and training necessary for self sufficiency as well as the prevention of ill-fated situations. The Standard believes in strengthening place.
The Standard began as a company that aimed to help the citizens of its community by making it easier and quicker for them to get the service they needed when they needed it most. Supporting organizations that assist individuals who are unable to thrive independently — helping them develop skills and increase their access to the mainstream — allows us to extend our values beyond our business products. We support programs that provide relief and rehabilitation during people's transition to independent living. The Standard believes in creating hope.
The future health and well-being of our communities are in the hands of our children. They are the work force, the innovators, artists and leaders of the future. We support organizations that foster strategic learning initiatives and prepare children for success. Emphasis is put on strengthening the quality of education, early childhood education and workforce development. The Standard believes in helping children — and families — realize their dreams.
Arts and cultural organizations play a major role in building a thriving, vibrant community. We support organizations that offer multicultural programs providing access to the arts for underserved communities. Specifically, we support programs that build audiences and promote the arts through education, interactive mediums and sustainable artistic excellence. The Standard recognizes the importance of art and its ability to enrich the lives of people in our communities. The Standard believes in helping others imagine the possibilities.