National Life Group donates $50,000 for LA wildfire recovery and firefighter PPE

Montpelier, VT - (June 3, 2025) National Life Group has donated a total of $50,000 to two Los Angeles-based organizations in support of first responders and wildfire recovery efforts, reinforcing the company’s commitment to its core values: Do good. Be good. Make good.

As part of its Do Good Heroes program, National Life Group contributed $25,000 to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation (pictured). The funds will help purchase advanced single-layer Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), a high-priority need identified by the department in the aftermath of the January 2025 wildfires. This specialized gear reduces firefighters' exposure to harmful chemicals commonly found in traditional turnout gear while still offering vital protection during non-emergency calls.

In addition, the company’s Independent Distribution sales team donated $25,000 to the Dream Center Foundation, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit that provides critical support services to wildfire victims and underserved communities across the region.

“These donations reflect our deep appreciation for the courage and commitment of first responders and our desire to stand with the communities they serve,” Field Executive and VP of Independent Distribution Louis Puglisi said. “We’re proud to support the LAFD Foundation and the Dream Center Foundation in their missions to protect and uplift others.”

Launched in 2023, the National Life Group Do Good Heroes initiative recognizes outstanding service by local police, fire, and rescue personnel. By engaging National Life's nationwide network of agents, the initiative shines a spotlight on individuals and departments making a positive difference through community service.

Learn more here about National Life Group’s corporate philanthropy with programs that include LifeChanger of the Year, Do Good Heroes, a commitment to ending childhood hunger and supporting children’s mental health, among others.

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Contact: Daphne Larkin, corporate communications, National Life Group, 802.229.3607.

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