Quincy-based Arbella Insurance Group’s charitable foundation has created a new initiative designed to support the charitable giving of the company’s employees.

Arbella’s Employee Giving Program provides all employees with the opportunity to personally present a check in the amount of $1,000 to their favorite charity, according to a statement.

"At Arbella, we strive to create an environment where employees can devote time to giving back to charities which are important to them," said John Donohue, chairman, president and CEO of Arbella Insurance Group and chairman and president of the Arbella Insurance Group Charitable Foundation. "Last year, our employees volunteered almost 2,000 hours of their time, taking part in more than 30 charity events and raising more than $18,000 for various causes. We are very proud of the contributions our employees are making in their communities and the Employee Giving Program is yet another way for us to help them make a difference."