Lakewood GEICO office to help non-profits in March

By J.M. Simpson on February 29, 2012

In these tough economic times, helping others is never a bad idea.

"Helping non-profit organizations seems to me to be a win-win situation," Anna E O Barnett, a marketing representative with the Lakewood GEICO, said during a telephone interview.

Beginning in March, GEICO (located at 12930 Pacific Highway SW in Lakewood) will give non-profit organizations $1 for every quote it receives at their office.

"Every month we will change where the donations go, but this is a way for us to help other non-profits," Barnett, the wife of an active duty Servicemember, added.

The American Heart Association, Concern for Animals, the National Military Family Association and St. Jude Children's Hospital are some of the non-profits with which GEICO will be working.

"We will be looking to help other organizations as we move ahead," Barnett concluded. "When you give back to the community, it feels good."

When people call for a quote, they should make sure to mention they are calling in for a "donation quote," Barnett said.

For more information about this program, email Barnett at annawi21@hotmail.com or contact GEICO at (253) 584-7755.