- December 13, 2025
Security First Insurance's annual Giving Thanks Decorating Contest this year saw an increase in participation from its employees — with a total of 152 taking part, a press release announced.
The contest, which is part of the company's Security First CAREs program, consisted of creatively decorated displays full of non-perishable food, pantry stables and grocery gift cards. Thanks to their efforts, the press release states, 26 local families will receive full Thanksgiving meals in partnership with the Volusia Basket Brigade.
“Our employees love working together to help our community," said Melissa Burt DeVriese, President of Security First Insurance. "I’m so proud of what they do to support nonprofits, feed local families and ensure children have a joyous holiday."
This year's winning teams were:
Additionally, earlier this fall, Security First employees participated in three community walks, supporting suicide prevention, breast cancer research and Alzheimer’s care. Those who couldn’t walk contributed through fundraising, donations and volunteer support.
Security First employees are also collecting toys for the company's annual Easterseals holiday drive, with all donations set to be delivered in December.
