Toms River High School Students Receive $1,000 Scholarships

RED BANK, N.J., June 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Teachers' Insurance Plan of NJ awarded two graduating seniors from Toms River High School $1,000 scholarships as part of the auto insurer's "Quotes for Cash" program, a unique school fundraising initiative championed by Teachers' Insurance Plan of NJ.

Lacey Higley and Kathryn Huryk each received the scholarship award from Teachers' Insurance. They were among five statewide winners selected from a pool of 67 applicants. Teachers' Insurance is pleased to have active Quotes for Cash campaigns in 61 schools and districts across the state. The 67 applicants represented 21 high schools in these partner districts.

"Lacey and Kathryn were outstanding candidates and I want to congratulate them on behalf of the entire company," stated Marc Buro, President of Teachers Auto Insurance Company of New Jersey. "Their academic, athletic and philanthropic accomplishments are just terrific and we're delighted to be able to help them as they enter the next stage of their education," he added.

The Toms River District was one of Teachers' Insurance Plan of NJ's first Quotes for Cash partners, and has received a teacher grant, donations and scholarships in past years. From the beginning, the level of partnership between the district and the company has been strong.

"Teachers' Insurance Plan of NJ has provided a real benefit to our school's community," commented Kathleen Eagan, President of the Toms River Education Association. "Through Quotes for Cash, our teachers save money on car insurance and our students receive money to support them in their studies. In addition to the grant we also received from Teachers' Insurance Plan of NJ, we have been able to take full advantage of the company's program benefits -- since 2007 that has translated into $7,500 for our school's scholarship fund, and for other student scholarships and grants," continued Eagan.

"Our commitment to our customers in the educational community doesn't stop with saving them money on their car insurance, or offering custom benefits that work around their special work schedule. We want to go beyond that to provide innovative funding opportunities, grants and scholarships which help educators achieve their mission," added Buro.

About Quotes for Cash

Through Quotes for Cash, money is donated into a fund each time a school employee of a participating school or district receives a quote on New Jersey auto insurance with Teachers' Insurance Plan of NJ. For districts that are involved, there is an additional component that includes scholarships and grants. Since its inception in 2007, the program has generated more than $50,000 for local schools. For more information about Quotes for Cash, contact Joseph Sansotta at 732-978-6420.

Teachers Auto Insurance Company of New Jersey provides auto insurance exclusively to the faculty and staff (active and retired) of New Jersey licensed educational facilities. Studies show that educators as a group are lower risk and have fewer claims, so Teachers' Insurance Plan of NJ can offer lower rates than insurance companies who insure everybody. For more information, please visit www.nj-teachers.com.

SOURCE Teachers' Insurance Plan of NJ

Originally published by Teachers' Insurance Plan of NJ.

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