Geico has come to Albany! The national insurance company opened a new office on Central Avenue near the Hannaford Plaza, and they want to be part of the Capital District community by giving to local charities and causes. “This office locally has really reached out to the local community to lend a hand,” said Anthony Triola, Director of Sales and Marketing.
The office’s ribbon-cutting, which was held November 27, was attended by Albany City Mayor Jerry Jennings, and about 80 members of the community. The head of the local office, Field Representative Dave Phillips, took the occasion to present the the Police Athletic League a check for $1,000 to assist with their annual toy drive. Geico also sponsors eight River Rats games, and will sponsor Albany Conquest Arena Football games, said Triola.
This year, Geico also sponsored one of the light displays in the Capital Holiday Lights in the Park in Washington Park—a 14-foot gecko lizard.
This Friday evening, the office is also working with Joe’s Kids, Troy Boys & Girls Club, Juvenile Diabetes, and Centro Civico to sponsor a Christmas party downtown to help give toys to local youngsters.
The company wants to give back to the community, said Triola, who said he is looking forward to seeing the kids receive their presents that night. “They’re so happy, and it doesn’t take a lot,” Triola said.
Phillips also wants to help the local chapter of the Pioneers, a tri-city volunteer organization that fixes up old toys to be distributed to low-income children in the area. Phillips will work with the organization in memory of his father-in-law Ken Rapsard, who co-founded the Pioneers, said Triola.
Geico offers auto, motorcycle, homeowners, and renters insurance, six days a week: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm, and Saturday 9am-1pm. There are eight staff members to serve customers. The office recently added a large fish tank, and a tank containing live geckos. The geckos won’t arrive until next week, Triola said.
The office’s ribbon-cutting, which was held November 27, was attended by Albany City Mayor Jerry Jennings, and about 80 members of the community. The head of the local office, Field Representative Dave Phillips, took the occasion to present the the Police Athletic League a check for $1,000 to assist with their annual toy drive. Geico also sponsors eight River Rats games, and will sponsor Albany Conquest Arena Football games, said Triola.
This year, Geico also sponsored one of the light displays in the Capital Holiday Lights in the Park in Washington Park—a 14-foot gecko lizard.
This Friday evening, the office is also working with Joe’s Kids, Troy Boys & Girls Club, Juvenile Diabetes, and Centro Civico to sponsor a Christmas party downtown to help give toys to local youngsters.
The company wants to give back to the community, said Triola, who said he is looking forward to seeing the kids receive their presents that night. “They’re so happy, and it doesn’t take a lot,” Triola said.
Phillips also wants to help the local chapter of the Pioneers, a tri-city volunteer organization that fixes up old toys to be distributed to low-income children in the area. Phillips will work with the organization in memory of his father-in-law Ken Rapsard, who co-founded the Pioneers, said Triola.
Geico offers auto, motorcycle, homeowners, and renters insurance, six days a week: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm, and Saturday 9am-1pm. There are eight staff members to serve customers. The office recently added a large fish tank, and a tank containing live geckos. The geckos won’t arrive until next week, Triola said.
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