Foundation gives Salute Inc. $9,000 grant

The Million Dollar Round Table Foundation awarded a $9,000 grant to Palatine-based Salute, Inc.

The grant will help support Salute's Emergency Financial Assistance Program, which provides financial assistance to military members/veterans and their families experiencing financial difficulties brought on by deployment, extended active duty or injury.

Through its global grants programs, the MDRT Foundation is committed to building stronger families and communities around the globe. This year, the MDRT Foundation will award more than $1 million in MDRT member-endorsed grants to more than 200 charitable organizations worldwide.

Representing the MDRT Foundation, Curtis Matlin presented the grant to Salute, Inc. Feb. 18 during its annual fundraising event at Meridian Banquet and Conference Center. Matlin, a Wilmette resident, is an active longtime supporter and board member.

Salute, Inc. passionately pursues meeting the financial, physical and emotional needs of military service members, veterans and their families.

They strive to raise awareness of their sacrifices and provide a safety net to ensure every military family is treated with honor and dignity. The transition to civilian life is often difficult, especially where there is injury.

Salute delivers short term financial assistance to bridge the temporary income gaps and meet basic living needs of veteran families. For informaiton, visit http://www.saluteinc.org.

The MDRT Foundation was created in 1959 to provide MDRT members with a means to give back to their communities. Since its inception, the foundation has donated more than $30 million in more than 70 countries throughout the world and in all 50 U.S. states. These funds were raised by MDRT members and industry partners. For information, visit mdrtfoundation.org.

Founded in 1927, the Million Dollar Round Table, the premier association of financial professionals, is a global, independent association of more than 49,500 of the world's leading life insurance and financial services professionals from more than 500 companies in 70 countries.

MDRT members demonstrate exceptional professional knowledge, strict ethical conduct and outstanding client service. MDRT membership is recognized internationally as the standard of excellence in the life insurance and financial services business.

For information, visit mdrt.org.

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