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FICP Raises More than $50,000 in Support of the Above & Beyond Foundation
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP) today announced that through its 19th Annual Silent Auction, the organization raised $50,324.65, benefiting the Above & Beyond Foundation.
“Our industry has been deeply impacted by the ramifications of COVID-19. To be able to provide support to the hospitality partner community through our silent auction is a powerful way we can make a difference in the lives of our peers who have lost their jobs," said Sterena Strickland, Director, National Accounts, ACCESS Destination Services and Co-Chair, FICP Silent Auction Sub-Committee.
Each year, FICP uses Silent Auction proceeds to benefit relevant causes. Special thanks to all those who participated in the Silent Auction through bidding and donating!
About the Above & Beyond Foundation
In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, the Above & Beyond Foundation's Helping Hospitality Urgent Aid Grant Program awards $500 virtual Visa cards to those that have gone above and beyond but have lost their jobs due to the pandemic.
Since April 1, they have granted over 400 individuals, and continue to process grants daily.
Learn more about the Above & Beyond Foundation here.