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Public middle and high schools across seven states have been selected to receive California Casualty’s $1,000 Thomas R. Brown Athletics Grants to help support their school sports program(s).

SAN MATEO, CA. May 20, 2024—California Casualty is proud to announce the distribution of $1,000 Thomas R. Brown Athletic Grants to educators at 13 public middle and high schools spanning seven states to help support their school sports program(s). Since its inception in 2010, the Thomas R. Brown Athletics Grant Program has helped to alleviate the financial burden of athletic programs in 763 public schools across the nation.

Named in honor of Tom Brown, an ardent sports enthusiast and California Casualty Chairman Emeritus, the Thomas R. Brown Athletic Grant reflects his conviction that the values cultivated on the field—such as teamwork, trust, communication, and confidence—extend far beyond sports, enriching academic and personal development. Athletic programs play a pivotal role in shaping students’ character, fostering well-rounded individuals who excel both in the classroom and in life.

“The athletic departments mission is to provide our students who come from an underserved community the opportunity to develop sport skills by maximizing participation and focusing on fundamental skills. El Camino Jr. High School sports focus on developing positive values, learning sportsmanship, teamwork, communication and cooperation. This grant will go towards purchasing equipment such as volleyballs, basketball, ball racks and nets…. to enhance the lives of our student athletes,” said CTA Member and applicant Ashley Sandoval.

California Casualty recognizes the vital role of youth sports in promoting children’s physical and mental well-being. We are delighted to announce that the 2023/2024 Athletic Grants will support the following initiatives:

Angevine Middle School, Lafayette, CO – Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer and Track
Burley High School, Burley, ID – Wrestling
Challenger Middle School, Tucson, AZ – Boys and Girls Soccer
CY Middle School, Casper, WY – Boys Soccer
Del Campo High School, Fair Oaks, CA – Girls Flag Football
Del Mar High School, San Jose, CA – Football
El Camino Jr High, Santa Maria, CA – Basketball and Volleyball
Hillsboro High School, Hillsboro, OR – Cheerleading
Montebello High School, Montebello, CA – Girls Golf
Scappoose High School, Scappoose, OR – Bowling
Shadow Hills High School, Indio, CA – Boys and Girls Soccer
Syringa Middle School, Caldwell, ID – Boys Basketball
Turner High School, Kansas City, KS – Boys and Girls Golf

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Founded in 1914 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, California Casualty provides auto and home insurance to education professionals, firefighters, law enforcement, nurses, and other employee groups. Learn more about California Casualty at www.calcas.com or call 1.800.800.9410.