Happy New Year from all of us at GBU Life

January 2, 2026
William W. Hunt, GBU Life CEO

A message from William W. Hunt, GBU Life CEO


We hope the holiday brought you moments of rest and joy for the year ahead, giving you time to recharge and look forward with renewed purpose.


As we look back on 2025, we are inspired by a year of defined growth, collaboration and meaningful progress at GBU Life. With intention and care, we refined our organizational structure to strengthen teamwork, enhance service delivery and better position every part of our organization for even greater long-term impact. These changes were made with our members, communities and partners in mind, and your continued support has been essential in guiding this transformation.


Community remains at the heart of who we are. In 2025, our programs empowered members to give back, champion causes that matter and create positive change in the communities we call home. We were especially proud to launch our new Student Leaders initiative, which provides young GBU Life members opportunities to develop leadership skills, engage in community service and share their creativity and perspective. Their passion reminds us of the bright future ahead and the meaningful difference we can make when we work together.


We also made exciting strides in our sales and outreach efforts. By expanding our agent events and increasing opportunities for direct engagement, we deepened connections across our network and brought our fraternal mission to life in new ways. These in-person interactions foster understanding, strengthen relationships and reinforce the shared purpose that unites the GBU Life community.


As we step into 2026, we do so with optimism and momentum. We are building a stronger, more connected GBU Life that uplifts its members, strengthens communities and remains firmly rooted in the values that have guided us for over a century. Together, we can make the year ahead one of continued growth, innovation and meaningful impact.


Thank you for being part of this journey and for your continued trust in us. Here is to a remarkable 2026 together.

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District 684 Brentwood, Pennsylvania and District 699 Frankenmuth, Michigan
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August 24, 2026
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August 17, 2026
To celebrate our 134th anniversary, GBU Life launched the Birthday Bash initiative, calling upon the GBU Life community to honor our fraternal legacy through service. GBU Life invited members, producers, and community leaders to assemble and deliver shelf-stable cake kits for individuals and families who may otherwise go without a birthday celebration. What can seem like a simple act of service could be the spark of hope someone needed.
August 13, 2026
GBU Life is expanding the power of your member benefits with an enhancement to LawAssure, the easy‑to‑use online service that helps you prepare essential legal documents from home.
August 11, 2026
A guide for navigating miscarriage, stillbirth, and the grief that follows.
July 30, 2026
There’s something about summer that makes even the simplest meal feel like a celebration.
July 27, 2026
Summer vacation is an exciting time packed with trips, camps, and sports, but we’ve all reached that point where we hear those dreaded words: “I’m bored!” With GBU Life’s Give Back Group benefit, you can keep your family busy while helping others without the pressure of covering project costs.
July 23, 2026
It is time, once again, for the GBU Life annual summer photo contest! Send us your favorite photo that depicts the contest theme, The Golden Hour.