Fortitude Reinsurance Company (Fortitude Re) announced a $200,000 donation to the Cumberland River Compact, a Nashville-based nonprofit.
The funding will support water-focused environmental education programs for students from kindergarten through high school.
For 27 years, the Cumberland River Compact has played a significant role in improving water quality throughout the Cumberland River Basin. In addition to its environmental efforts, the nonprofit operates an Education and Engagement division, providing learning experiences for K-12 students and professional development for teachers.
During the 2023 to 2024 school year, the organization's environmental programs reached 6,253 students.
Amanda Stewart (pictured above), senior vice president of employee experience at Fortitude Re, stated that the partnership reflects the company's commitment to both education and environmental protection.
“These two priorities are deeply intertwined—because when young people understand the importance of sustainability and conservation, they carry that knowledge forward, becoming the leaders and change-makers who will protect our environment for generations to come,” Stewart said.
Fortitude Re also explained that its involvement extends beyond financial support. Earlier this year, employees volunteered to plant 155 trees as part of a large stream restoration project aimed at improving the Harpeth River watershed.
Cumberland River Compact executive director Mekayle Houghton noted that the $200,000 donation will help build a nationally recognized youth education program.
“Young people are the key to our future environmental well-being. This gift will help us build a nationally recognized program to ensure that the next generation is prepared to take on the water conservation challenges of the future,” Houghton said.
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