To celebrate Everence’s 80th anniversary, employees surpassed their goal of doing 80 acts of service, reaching the milestone months ahead of schedule in July.

Launched in January, the Everence-wide initiative honors the organization’s founding in 1945 and its values of stewardship, generosity and faith-inspired action. With some 400 employees nationwide, Everence is using its 80th anniversary as an opportunity to give back to the communities it serves.

“These acts of service capture the spirit of our values: service rooted in faith and generosity expressed in action,” said Ken Hochstetler, Everence president and CEO. “Reaching our goal of 80 acts of service is more than a benchmark; it’s a reminder of how mutual support and shared purpose connect our people and communities.”

Throughout the year, Everence teams and individuals have supported a wide range of community needs, such as packing or serving meals, mentoring students and landscaping and cleanup.

In an April all-employee event that spanned six states, more than 350 Everence staff packaged 4,200 relief kits for Mennonite Central Committee in one day. The kits, filled with education or hygiene ­essentials, provide supplies to families whose lives have been disrupted by conflict or disaster around the world.

Through grants, charitable giving, scholarships, educational programs, community investing and volunteering, Everence walks alongside its members and communities. A culture of mutual support embodies its mission to empower financial well-being for faith-inspired living.