New Volunteer Expo Coming to Fountain Square

New event presented by The Standard showcases more than 40 nonprofits

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On Thursday, September 8, 2011, The Standard’s Volunteer Expo is coming to Fountain Square and will feature more than 40 nonprofits in a single location. This new event provides the public and employees of The Standard unparalleled opportunities to learn about local nonprofits and discover how to make a difference in the community. Representatives from a diverse range of nonprofit organizations will help attendees learn more and maybe even find the perfect match for their time, skills and interests.

“Ohio nonprofits are working harder than ever to connect with the people and the financial support necessary to continue their important work”

With more than 40 participating nonprofits, the 2011 Expo will be one of the largest volunteer expos in Ohio. The Expo will be open to the public and held in Cincinnati’s Fountain Square.

“Ohio nonprofits are working harder than ever to connect with the people and the financial support necessary to continue their important work,” said Greg Ness, president and CEO of The Standard. “The Standard has a long-standing tradition of supporting the communities in which we work and live, and we’re proud to host the Expo in Cincinnati for nonprofits, citizens and our employees to connect and discover ways to strengthen our communities.”

The 2011 Volunteer Expo takes place Thursday, September 8, 2011, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Fountain Square, located at the intersection of Fifth and Vine Streets in downtown Cincinnati. The event is open to the public and free of charge.

About The Standard

The Standard is a leading provider of financial products and services. The company serves approximately 7.5 million customers nationwide as of March 30, 2011, with group and individual disability insurance, group life, AD&D, dental and vision insurance, retirement plans products and services, individual annuities and investment advice. For more information about The Standard, visit www.standard.com.

The Standard is the marketing name for StanCorp Financial Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries: Standard Insurance Company, The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, Standard Retirement Services, StanCorp Mortgage Investors, StanCorp Investment Advisers, StanCorp Real Estate and StanCorp Equities.