By: Richard L. Smith
Thanks to the communities’ support, Hanson & Ryan, Inc. has officially awarded a $10,000 donation to Little Falls’ Ethan & the Bean, a local organization dedicated to increasing the employment rate for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Officials said the $10,000 award will help support the café and the volunteers who dedicate their time and resources to the organization.
Ethan & the Bean is also looking to expand to a new location, and these funds would assist with moving costs.
Carol Voorhis, Hanson & Ryan Account Executive and Head of Philanthropy, originally received a $5,000 donation for Ethan & the Bean thanks to a submission process with Liberty Mutual® and Safeco Insurance® through their 2023 Make More Happen™ Awards.
Officials say a story of their local partnership was featured on the official Make More Happen microsite, www.agentgiving.com/Hanson-and-Ryan, where Hanson & Ryan 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 Ethan & the Bean!
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.