$10,000 Awarded to Bergen County Police Chiefs Foundation

IPA Risk Management has officially awarded a $10,000 donation to Bergen County Police Chiefs Foundation (BCPCF), a nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is to identify and support the needs of active and retired US Military personnel in Bergen County and their families and provide financial support where needed.

The BCPCF is run by active and retired Police Chiefs as well as Associate, Affiliate and Honorary Life members of the Bergen County Police Chiefs Association. The $10,000 donation will be used in a variety of ways such as providing temporary accommodations to veterans in need of shelter on an as needed basis or providing meals to two veterans for an entire year.

IPA Risk Management originally received a $5,000 donation for BCPCF 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/IPA-Risk-Management, where IPA Risk Management 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 BCPCF.

“Recognizing independent agents’ dedication to their communities and nonprofit partners is what the Make More Happen Awards is all about,” said Leslee Ferray, Liberty Mutual Northeast Region Senior Territory Manager. “IPA Risk Management is a shining example of the amazing work independent agents do in the Bergen County 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 became eligible for the award by submitting an application and photos demonstrating their commitment to a specific nonprofit.