Community

Elton R Smith

Our Community Matters

Read below to learn more about our community involvement. 

Agent Charitable Fund Board Member

Angela was one of the founding members of the Agent Charitable Fund in 2018, and was excited to partner with other passionate agents around the state to fight food insecurity in Michigan.

Angela Shannon

Elton R Smith Award

This award is presented each year to the Farm Bureau Insurance Agent or Managing Partner who has exhibited the most consistent commitment to the success of Farm Bureau Insurance, Michigan Farm Bureau, the community, and the insurance industry. 

Elton R Smith

National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA)

The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors protects and promotes the critical role of insurance in a sound financial plan and the essential role provided by our professional agents and advisors.

NAFIA

America & Me Essay Contest

The Angela Shannon Agency is a proud sponsor of the American & Me Essay Contest for eighth-grade students. The writing competition was originally created to encourage young students to explore their career aspirations and consider how their future roles can impact their community. 

America & Me

100 Women Who Care of Kalamazoo County

Angela is proud to be a part of the nonprofit 100 Women Who Care of Kalamazoo County. This organization donates funds each quarter to a group in their community that is in need. 

100 Women who care

Arrive Alive Tour

Angela partnered with the Martin Public Schools and the Arrive Alive Tour to educate students on the importance of safe driving. Together they educated 110 students on a distracted driving simulator. 

Arrive Alive

Coaches vs Cancer

Farm Bureau Insurance of Michigan agents across the state partner with the American Cancer Society to sponsor and host events such as the Coaches vs Cancer high school basketball games. Angela partnered with Wayland Union High School to sponsor their Coaches vs Cancer game.

CVC

Community Involvement

togetHER

2024 togetHER Event

2024 togetHER event; working on discovering values, defining missions, and building a vision.

Chili Cook Off

2024 Southwest Michigan Farm Bureau Annual Chili Cook-Off & Young Farmer Discussion Meet

The Angela Shannon Agency was a sponsor of the 2024 Southwest Michigan Farm Bureau Annual Chili…

ACF

2023 Agent Charitable Fund Year-End

In 2023 the ACF gave $175,000 in grants to schools, food banks and community organizations,…