Nominate Potential Community Grant Award Recipients

From November 22 until December 5, 2023, you can nominate a 501(c)(3) organization in each of GBU’s four pillars: Wellness, Education, Charitable Giving, and Hometown Hero Support, for a Community Grant Award.

Vote

Finalists will be announced by December 31, 2023, and you can vote for your favorite organization in each category from January 12 – 31, 2024.

Find out more and get started at GBU.org/foundation.

Unwrapping Joy: A Delightful Twist on Holiday Gifting Christmas in Experiences

The change in consumer preferences toward experience gifts in recent years reflects a desire for more meaningful, sustainable, and personalized ways of celebrating special occasions and expressing affection for loved ones.

Give the gift that truly keeps on giving with a GBU Life Social Membership. For $25 a year, you can gift unforgettable and intangible experiences.

Well-Being and Self-Care

The growing emphasis on self-care and well-being has led to a preference for gifts that promote relaxation, stress relief, and personal growth, such as spa days, wellness retreats, and fitness classes. VIP Perks offers discounts on services just like these. You can also track your fitness journey through Optimity, an app-based platform that keeps you motivated and rewards you for your healthy efforts.

Cultural Exploration and Travel

Many people are interested in unique experiences that enrich their lives. The opportunity to learn a new language can be a fantastic experience gift that offers numerous benefits and opportunities for personal growth. GBU Life Social Members receive 50% reimbursement, up to $250 yearly, on language courses like Babble and Duolingo.

Social Connection and Fulfillment

Enriching your life through volunteering is a powerful and rewarding opportunity that offers numerous benefits not only to the communities you serve but also to your personal growth and well-being.  GBU Social Members have access to giving programs like the Making a Difference One Hour at a Time program, through which they can volunteer at a 501(c)(3) organization that they care about and have GBU Life donate $15 to that organization for every hour they volunteer, up to $150.

Learn more about what else is included with a GBU Life Social Membership.

GBU’s Give Back University Program allows students to earn money for college while learning leadership skills.

GBU Life members who sign up for the Give Back University Program earn points for participation in a combination of community challenges and virtual courses offered through Outschool each year. Students can then redeem points for educational grants upon program completion and high school graduation.

Although students must own a GBU life insurance, annuity, or education savings product to redeem points, GBU Social Members have access to free leadership courses and can start earning points.

To find out more about GBU Life’s youth programs and college tuition programs, visit inside.gbu.org/give-back-u.

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