$10,000 Awarded to Duane Dean Behavioral Health Center

Thanks to the communities’ support, George Ryan, Jr. Insurance Group has officially awarded a $10,000 donation to Duane Dean Behavioral Health Center, a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive services through integrated programs, including prevention and educational resources for substance use, abuse, and the disease of addiction. The $10,000 donation will help fund educational workshops for substance abuse treatment, including Narcan dose education, information, and training to administer the life-saving intervention.

George Ryan, Jr. Insurance Group originally received a $5,000 donation for Duane Dean Behavioral Health Center, 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/george-ryan-jr-insurance-group, where George Ryan, Jr. Insurance 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 Duane Dean Behavioral Health Center!

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.