Thanks to the communities’ support, The Richards Group has officially awarded a $10,000 donation to Project Feed the Thousands, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing food and personal care items for thousands of people in and around seven communities across southeastern Vermont and southwestern New Hampshire. The $10,000 donation that will help the nonprofit directly support nine food shelves in the greater Brattleboro area and allow them to bulk purchase food in more expensive categories such as canned meats and proteins that families need. 

The Richards Group originally received a $5,000 donation for Project Feed the Thousands, 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 microsite, https://www.agentgiving.com/the-richards-group-2024/,, where The Richards Group had the opportunity to raise an additional $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 for Project Feed the Thousands!

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 became eligible for the award by submitting an application and photos demonstrating their commitment to a specific nonprofit.