WHAT IS FREE TO DREAM

Helping people have the freedom to dream begins with creating opportunity, social equity, financial mobility and hope. This includes those impacted by the legal system.

It’s why we believe criminal justice reform is so vital — to positively affect the societal and economic outcomes of traditionally marginalized communities. It’s also why we’re passionate about creating equal access to justice — as legal services are inaccessible or unaffordable to the majority of low- and middle-income Americans.

We’re investing in community partnerships and high-impact social enterprises to limit recidivism, broaden employment opportunities for the formerly incarcerated and advocate for public policy change towards a more equitable and humane justice system.

We are taking critical steps to ensure diversity, equity and inclusion are a core standard in how we do business and partner with the greater community.

We’ve seen first-hand how diverse teams are more productive and innovative in an inclusive environment. We believe diversity and inclusion give us a competitive edge and help us solve customer challenges through unique perspectives, real dialogue and empathy.

Each day we stand committed to fostering a more diverse and inclusive culture that empowers and engages our most valuable asset — our people.

The wealth gap in America presents barriers for Black, Indigenous, and people of color as they strive to achieve their dreams. Everyone deserves access to the skills they need for career opportunities – and the business support they need to save for their family’s future or to succeed financially through entrepreneurship.

To work towards this, we’re investing in workforce development initiatives including our own Fair Chance Hiring Program, and helping small business owners — especially BIPOC entrepreneurs—expand and hire more people.

We believe in economic empowerment for all. We have a responsibility to use American Family’s influence and resources to build a more inclusive economy.

Equity gaps in educational experiences, a lack of access to quality and affordable care and disparate opportunities persist in America’s education and youth support systems.

Data shows that youth who experience equity in education not only build stronger, healthier families and communities – they also fuel a more diverse and inclusive workforce. It’s why we believe in funding and collaborating with equity-centered programs and social impact organizations that help young people thrive in school – and beyond. 

Today we’re partnering with community organizations like MMSD ROCKiT that use innovation to solve education-based equity challenges, and investing in companies like BookNook to grow and scale impact in reading. We’re also advocating for youth through our collaboration with the Wisconsin Early Childhood Association and our stewardship of student pipeline programs like gener8tor Social Impact and CEOs of Tomorrow.

Our world is witnessing an increased frequency and severity of record-setting weather events. This puts our customers and communities at risk. To enhance climate and community resilience across the country we are committed to acting now. We believe that health justice, educational justice, economic justice, and racial justice are dependent on environmental justice. Our efforts to reduce our own environmental impacts will help support a thriving and more equitable future.

We are investing to build resilience so our customers, colleagues, and communities can respond when faced with seemingly insurmountable challenges.