PIA WESTERN ALLIANCE FORMS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

The Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) Western Alliance has formed the PIA Western Alliance Community Foundation, a partnership formed by the member-agents and independent insurers, to invest in local communities.

Insurers and agents representing the nine Western Alliance states –Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon and Washington — will contribute to the foundation to support Main Street and local projects.

According to PIA, the foundation is not a high-end donor program, nor is it designed for large charities where a donation can get “lost in the shuffle.”

The finances available through the foundation are aimed at providing civic, sports, shelters, community beautification and other programs a helping hand from PIA members with grassroots ties to a particular community. At times, a PIA member may create the cause — the donation will be a part of the efforts of others.