Image courtesy of Life Remodeled
In a powerful display of community spirit, The Dearborn Agency has transformed hope into action, awarding a $10,000 donation to Life Remodeled—a Detroit nonprofit dedicated to breathing new life into neighborhoods by transforming vacant schools into vibrant hubs of opportunity.
Life Remodeled is dedicated to revitalizing the neighborhoods of Detroit, focusing on transforming vacant school buildings into vibrant community hubs where families can thrive. This innovative organization identifies these historic structures and repurposes them to serve as central locations for various essential services and programs.
Within these revitalized buildings, Life Remodeled collaborates with a diverse array of the most effective nonprofit organizations dedicated to addressing the needs of the community. These partners offer a range of valuable resources, including youth development programs aimed at empowering the next generation, comprehensive workforce development initiatives to enhance job readiness and career opportunities, and human services that support individuals and families in need.
Through this initiative, Life Remodeled not only breathes new life into the buildings but also creates an environment where students and community members can access support and education services. This holistic approach seeks to foster long-term growth and sustainability in Detroit’s neighborhoods, ultimately contributing to the positive transformation of the community as a whole.
The $10,000 donation will support the organization’s newest project—the repurposing of another former school building on Detroit’s eastside into another opportunity hub, which will serve 18,000 Detroiters through afterschool programming, workforce development, health and wellness, arts and culture, and technology.
The Dearborn Agency originally received a $5,000 donation for Life Remodeled 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, www.agentgiving.com/The-Dearborn-Agency, where The Dearborn 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 for Life Remodeled.
Jay McCarthy, Safeco Insurance Midwest Region Territory Manager, highlighted the independent agents’ dedication to their communities and nonprofit partners, which is what the Make More Happen Awards are all about.
“The Dearborn Agency is a shining example of the amazing work independent agents do in the Detroit area and we hope sharing inspiring stories motivates others to do the same.”
Liberty Mutual and Safeco Insurance recently announced their initiative to honor independent agents across the country with the prestigious Make More Happen Award. This program will recognize and award up to 37 agents who have shown exceptional dedication to supporting the nonprofits they are passionate about. Through this award, a total of up to $370,000 will be donated to various charitable organizations, reflecting the agents’ commitment to making a positive impact in their communities.