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Face to Face Germantown Awarded $5,000 from Jefferson Avenue Insurance through Liberty Mutual Insurance Company® and Safeco Insurance® 2023 Make More Happen™ Awards
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October 12, 2023
Liberty Mutual and Safeco Insurance have awarded Jefferson Avenue Insurance a 2023 Make More Happen Award for its volunteerism with Face to Face Germantown, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a safe environment and practical tools, which enables the people of the community to confront personal challenges, empower their lives, and fulfill their unique potential. The award includes an initial donation of $5,000 for Face to Face Germantown, which can be doubled to $10,000 just by having community supporters vote online.
Starting Monday, October 2, the Jefferson Avenue Insurance and Face to Face Germantown community story will be highlighted on the official Make More Happen microsite at www.agentgiving.com/Jefferson-Avenue-Insurance, where supporters can vote to help the team reach their donation goal. If the featured story receives a mix of at least 500 votes and comments, the $5,000 donation will be raised to $10,000.
Philadelphia has the highest poverty rate of any large city in the United States, and Germantown's poverty levels are 50% higher than that of the city. With one-third of its residents living in deep poverty, it is highly challenging to afford basic food or shelter for those affected. The donation will enable Face to Face to serve approximately 1,000 nutritious meals to their community and provide clients with around 50 sessions with a behavioral health specialist, 75 sessions with a social worker, and 50 sessions with an attorney.
“Jefferson Avenue is dedicated to the betterment of our Germantown community, and Face to Face is one of the organizations that provides a much-needed service to the community and offers volunteers a chance to see how they can make a real difference,” said Jeff Gallo, Principal at Jefferson Avenue Insurance. “We are grateful to Liberty Mutual and Safeco for providing much-needed funds to continue their impactful work and thrilled at the opportunity to double the donation just by calling on the community to show their support.”
Jefferson Avenue employees are actively involved with Face to Face centers throughout the year. They assist with meal preparation in the nonprofit's kitchens, volunteer to engage with residents, and contribute to food and clothing drives. In addition to their regular visits, new team members at Jefferson have also visited Face to Face on their orientation day, allowing them to give back to the community from their first day on the job and instilling more meaning and purpose to their employment.
Jefferson Avenue also promotes Face to Face’s fundraising efforts across their digital channels and supports clothing and food drives by collecting and donating items to the organization.
“Jefferson Avenue Insurance is a shining example of our independent agents’ endless dedication to their nonprofit partners through their volunteering, fundraising and overall awareness efforts,” said Andrew Amaro, Liberty Mutual or Safeco Insurance Mid-Atlantic Region Senior Territory Manager. “The Make More Happen Awards allow our agents to spread the word about their good deeds and we hope it inspires others in the Philadelphia-area to get involved.”
Throughout 2023, Liberty Mutual and Safeco Insurance will select up to 37 independent agents nationwide for a Make More Happen Award donating up to $370,000 to the nonprofits they support. Agencies became eligible for the award by submitting an application and photos demonstrating their commitment to a specific nonprofit.
About Liberty Mutual Insurance
At Liberty Mutual, we believe progress happens when people feel secure.?By providing protection for the unexpected and delivering it with care, we help people embrace today and confidently pursue tomorrow.? In business since 1912, and headquartered in Boston, today we are the sixth largest global property and casualty insurer based on 2020 gross written premium.?We also rank 71 on the Fortune 100 list of largest corporations in the U.S. based on 2020 revenue.?As of December 31, 2020, we had $43.8 billion in annual consolidated revenue.?
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We employ over 45,000 people in 29 countries and economies around the world.?We offer a wide range of insurance products and services, including personal automobile, homeowners, specialty lines, reinsurance, commercial multiple-peril, workers compensation, commercial automobile, general liability, surety, and commercial property.?
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For more information, visit?www.libertymutualinsurance.com.?
About Safeco Insurance
In business since 1923, Safeco Insurance sells personal automobile, homeowners and specialty products through a network of more than 25,000 independent insurance agencies throughout the United States. Safeco is a Liberty Mutual Insurance company. You can learn more about us by visiting www.Libertymutualinsurance.com and www.Safeco.com
About Jefferson Avenue Insurance
Jefferson Avenue has been in business since 2012. We specialize in partnering with realtors and loan officers to supply insurance for new real estate purchases.
Our favorite part? Making someone's life just a little bit easier. Giving back is a pillar of our company culture. Our process and standards are precise, but making people’s lives easier is our main focus. We are committed to serving and strengthening the local communities we work within, as a way of re-investing in the city we love. You can learn more about us and our efforts by visiting https://jeffersonaveinsurance.com/.
About Face to Face Germantown
Face to Face is a human service organization offering dining, legal, health, social and educational equity services to those experiencing poverty in Germantown Philadelphia. In a safe and engaging environment, these core programs work collaboratively to address the complicated issues of our guests. Our core values of hospitality, mutuality and transformation speak to our belief that people struggling in poverty and housing instability should be treated with dignity and respect. By supporting our guests, we enable them to pursue positive and sustainable change in their lives.
To learn more or to volunteer visit www.facetofacegermantown.org.
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