Teachers' Insurance Plan of NJ Gives Over $90K to New Jersey Schools and Educational Organizations

RED BANK, N.J., Aug. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Teachers' Insurance Plan of NJ has donated over $90,000 to the New Jersey educational community since the inception of the company's Quotes for Cash program in 2007. The 2009-2010 school year generated over $42,000 in donations, a 69% increase over the prior year. The funds are being used for programs throughout the state to enhance the educational experience of New Jersey students and to support the educational community. Parts of the fund include scholarships for college-bound seniors and grants to support innovative teachers.

"Our business philosophy is to develop long term, mutually beneficial relationships with school districts throughout the state. Under our Quotes for Cash program we have the opportunity to do just that," stated Marc V. Buro, President of Teachers Auto Insurance Company of New Jersey. "Solidifying our commitment to education in the Garden State through our grant and scholarship programs is good for the teachers and students who participate in the programs and makes good business sense for our company," continued Buro.

For the 2009-2010 school year, the scholarship award winners were all high school seniors who excelled in academics as well as overall achievements. Out of 45 applicants, the following five students were awarded scholarships: 

• Tess Lepore – Toms River High School East. Tess will attend New York University to study Law or Civil Engineering.
• Sharleen Phillips – Toms River High School East. Sharleen will attend Amherst University to study Political Science.
• Kristin Mathis – Williamstown High School. Kristin will attend Hofstra University.
• Carlie Himelman – Toms River High School South. Carlie will attend University of Maryland.
• Adam Fisher – Voorhees High School. Adam will attend The College of New Jersey.

"The collective accomplishments of this fine group of young people are truly admirable. They really represent the best and brightest our state's education system has to showcase," Buro said.

Teachers' Insurance Plan of NJ also awarded grants to teachers for special programs in NJ schools. The following New Jersey schools were awarded grants from the Quotes for Cash program:

• Project Sharp Career Day, Thomas Sharp Elementary School, Collingswood
• Notes to Numbers: The Keyboard Math Initiative, Glen Meadow Middle School, Vernon
• Anthony McGill, Professional Clarinetist, Pennsville Memorial High School, Pennsville
• Equine Assisted Socialization for Autistic Students, New Egypt High School, Plumsted Township
• After School Yoga, Lillian M. Steen Elementary School, Bogota
• Goldilocks and The Just-Right Reading Room, New Egypt Primary School, Plumsted Township
• Creative 3-D Objects, Robert B. Jaggard Elementary School Evesham Township
• Dream Corps Drums, Cove Road School, Hazlet
• Primary Enrichment Lab, All Saints Academy, Diocese of Paterson

The 83 educational communities that already participate in the Quotes for Cash Program include:  

Atlantic City Education Association, Bedminster Township Public School, Berkely Township School District, Bogota Board of Education, Buena Regional Schools, Camden Education Association, Cape May City Elementary School District, Cape May Special Services, Cherry Hill Education Association, Clark Public Schools, Clearview Regional School District, Collingswood Public Schools, Delsea Regional Board of Education, Diocese of Camden, Diocese of Paterson, East Orange Public Schools, Edison School District, Egg Harbor City Education Association, Elk Township School District, Evesham Township School District, Farmingdale Elementary School, Greater Egg Harbor Regional, Haddonfield Board of Education, Hamilton Township Public Schools, Hazlet Township Public Schools, Highlands Board of Education, Hillsborough Education Association, Jackson School District, Keyport Public Schools, Kingsway Regional School District, Lacey Township School District, Lavallette Board of Education, Little Egg Harbor School District, Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission, Mine Hill School District, Monroe Township Public Schools, Mount Holly Board of Education, Mount Laurel Schools, Mullica Township School District, Newark Teachers Union, North Brunswick Township Public Schools, North Hunterdon-Voorhees Regional, Oaklyn Education Foundation, Old Bridge School District, Palmyra School District, Paterson Education Association, Califon School, Pennsville School District, Pittsgrove Township Board of Education, Plumsted Township Schools, Point Pleasant Borough School District, Port Republic School District, Riverdale Public Schools, Atlantic Highlands Elementary School, Riverside Township School District, Stafford Township School District, Diocese of Trenton, Toms River School District, Union Public School District, Vernon Township Schools, Willingboro Public Schools, Woodbridge School District, Harrison Education Association, Yeshiva Orchos Chaim, Benway School, Search Day School, Marion P. Thomas Charter School, Petway Elementary School, Summerfield Elementary School, Early Childhood Center at Saint Mary's, Robert Morris School, Brick Township High School, Pemberton Township High School, Monmouth Academy, Sparta Alpine School, East Orange Community Charter School, Triton Regional High School, Immaculata High School, Pine Hill Middle School, Robert Treat Academy, Harker Wylie Elementary School, Fort Dix Elementary School and Gloucester County Institute of Technology

About Quotes for Cash 

Through Quotes for Cash, money is donated into a fund each time a school employee of a participating school or district receives a quote on New Jersey auto insurance with Teachers' Insurance Plan of NJ. If the employee buys a policy, they have the option of earning a free $25 gift card for themselves or contributing an additional $25 to the school fund. For districts that are involved, there is an additional component that includes scholarships and grants. Since its inception in 2007, the program has generated more than $90,000 for local schools. For more information about Quotes for Cash, visit www.nj-teachers.com.

Teachers Auto Insurance Company of New Jersey provides exclusive low rates and unique auto insurance services to active and retired employees of New Jersey licensed educational facilities, members of the New Jersey Parent Teacher Association and other school professionals. For more information, please visit www.nj-teachers.com.

SOURCE Teachers' Insurance Plan of NJ