Through the community’s support, Chris Young Agency has officially awarded a $10,000 donation to National Multiple Sclerosis Society Colorado-Wyoming Chapter. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing support, information and connections to more than 17,000 people in 92 counties across the region so that people affected by multiple sclerosis can live their best lives.
With a vision to lead a world free of MS, the $10,000 donation will help fund many areas of need, including research, programs and services, fundraising and management. Programs and services include counseling for clients in crisis, in-home modifications for accessibility such as grab bars throughout the bathroom and a six-week class for newly diagnosed people and their families.
Chris Young Agency originally received a $5,000 donation for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Colorado-Wyoming Chapter thanks to a submission process with Liberty Mutual and Safeco Insurance through their 2024 Make More Happen Awards. A story of their local partnership was featured on the official Make More Happen website, where Chris Young Agency had the opportunity to raise $5,000 by conducting a local awareness campaign for the nonprofit. Together with the community, the goal was met, increasing the total donation to $10,000.
“Recognizing independent agents’ dedication to their communities and nonprofit partners is what the Make More Happen Awards is all about,” says Brad Milley, mountain region senior rerritory manager for Liberty Mutual Insurance. “The Chris Young Agency is a shining example of the amazing work independent agents do in the Colorado-Wyoming area, and we hope sharing inspiring stories motivates others to do the same.”
Throughout 2024, 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 become eligible for the award by submitting an application and photos demonstrating their commitment to a specific nonprofit.