(WFRV) - During a recent Town Hall meeting, Acuity Insurance announced its donation of $500,000 across six charitable organizations. According to a press release from Acuity, the money will be distributed to Mental Health America Lakeshore (MHA) in Wisconsin, along with Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation, Fresh Meals on Wheels, Safe Harbor, The Salvation Army, and the Sharon S. Richarson Community Hospice. Acuity EAC: Acuity’s Lauren Schultz (left) and Kari Wachter (right) were part of the Employee Activity Committee that organized the company’s holiday gift drive benefitting Sheboygan County Health and Human Services.Mental Health America Lakeshore: Andrea Fischer, Dawn Rousse, Mark Kesler, Liz Kesler, Julie Preder, Sandy Leske, and Anna Grunwald from Mental Health America Lakeshore accept a check for more than $170,000 from Acuity.Conquer Cancer: Kate Brunner Quinn from Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation, accepts a check for more than $82,000 from Acuity.Fresh Meals on Wheels: Lindsey Thomson and Allison Thompson from Fresh Meals on Wheels accept a check for nearly $52,000 from Acuity.Safe Harbor: Christine Loose, Courtney Stewart, Kelsi Engelhardt, and Galena Jacquart from Safe Harbor accept a check for more than $91,000 from Acuity.Sharon S. Richardson: Sara Weber, Charmaine Conrad, Tracy Cinealis, and Julie Steinert from Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice accept a check for nearly $60,000 from Acuity.Major Rochelle McClintock, Carrye Jo Cony, and Lieutenant Heather Gladney from the Salvation Army accept a check for over $44,000 from Acuity. St. Michaels Church hosts live nativity scene highlighting the meaning of Christmas Acuity Insurance is a leading provider in 32 states, with its headquarters located in Sheboygan, employing over 1,700 people. Acuity employees voted for MHA Lakeshore to receive the largest donation of over $170,000 with the other groups receiving donations ranging from almost $45,000 to more than $90,000. Acuity shared that this is the 12th year their employees have taken part in a special holiday donation, continuing the company's tradition of giving back to the community. MHA has been a lifeline to me and my family in so many ways. They've helped us with our grief, they've helped us better understand mental illness, and they’ve helped us see that mental illness is no different than any other illness. MHA Lakeshore Board Member Mark Kesler The release notes that each employee was also invited to choose any qualifying charity to receive a $100 donation from the insurance company which equals an additional contribution of nearly $180,000. Acuity also put on a gift drive event where they collected hundreds of items for Sheboygan County Health and Human Services (HHS), which was the largest donation of much-needed items received this year. Wisconsin Gov. Evers finally appoints new DNR secretary after yearlong search Acuity represents the largest donation we receive every year. Their donation puts many smiles on many faces, which brings tears of joy and happiness. Pat Prigge, Social Worker and Volunteer Coordinator at HHS