Blue Crew Archives

Giving Together: Supporting The Community Through Team Volunteerism

Jonathan (Jon) Stump, Vice President of Product Services at Independence Blue Cross (Independence), is proud of the great things his team has accomplished together — not just in the office…

Veronica SerranoMarch 2, 2023

A man knits in front of his tablet while volunteering virtually

Community Mental & Behavioral Health Volunteerism Well-being

Volunteer for Better Mental Health, Virtually

Volunteering has known benefits for our mental and overall health. If volunteering seems impossible due to the pandemic, consider virtual volunteering.

IBX Insights TeamJanuary 14, 2022

A woman sitting at home and talking to her colleagues in a meeting using her laptop computer.

Employee Well-being Employers Mental & Behavioral Health Well-being

Championing Self-care in a Virtual Environment

As a leader at Independence Blue Cross (Independence), I like to model good self-care. Not only is self-care important to me personally, but I want to make sure my team…

Brian BrickSeptember 10, 2021

A group having a meeting in masks at an office

Community Volunteerism

Transforming the Community Through Skill-Based Volunteering

Volunteers from the Blue Crew, Independence Blue Cross’s (Independence) corporate volunteer program, have made a positive impact in the community for the last 20 years by supporting local nonprofits through a…

Veronica SerranoSeptember 1, 2021

Members of the Blue Crew at a volunteer event

Community Impact Company Culture Employers

Creating a Healthier Community

Whether it’s volunteering and supporting one of the many wonderful nonprofits in the Philadelphia area or advocating for our veterans, Independence Blue Cross (Independence) is proud to promote the health…

IBX Insights TeamJune 21, 2021

Community Volunteerism

Passion and Commitment: Meet the Winners of the Blue Crew Impact Award!

As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Blue Crew, Independence’s corporate volunteer program, and look back at the impact we’ve made supporting local nonprofits in the region, we applaud…

Veronica SerranoMay 25, 2021

Members of the Blue Crew, volunteering at the Ronald McDonald House Philadelphia in 2019.

Community Volunteerism

Nurturing Your Passion Through Volunteering

Every day, I get to witness how a simple act of kindness can provide comfort for someone going through a very difficult time. As the Assistant Director of Volunteers for…

Lori Anne MillerApril 28, 2021

April 2017 City Harvest volunteer initiative a project hosted by Pennsylvania Horticultural Society

Community Volunteerism

Blue Crew Celebrates 20 Years of Supporting Nonprofits

A commitment to the communities we serve has long been the heart of our culture at Independence Blue Cross. It was this spirit that led to the inception of the…

Steve FeraApril 1, 2021

Community Volunteerism

For the Love of Giving Back: Volunteering Together as a Couple

Early on in their marriage, David and Patricia Walker discovered that they enjoyed working together to help others. Whether it was participating in a holiday gift drive or donating blood,…

Veronica SerranoFebruary 12, 2021

Community

Investing in the Next Generation: Empowering a Young Person Through Mentorship

Three years ago, Independence Blue Cross associate Tanya Roberts-Graham saw a story on the company’s intranet about Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence region (BBBS) Mentor 2.0 program. They were looking…

Sarah BishopFebruary 10, 2021