Lautenbach Insurance Agency has officially awarded a $10,000 donation to Wellspring Community, a nonprofit that empowers adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live full, productive, and satisfying lives, has been awarded $10,000 through the Make More Happen Awards program. The funds will offset relocation and build-out costs to a new standalone facility, ensuring its participants continue to have a supportive, empowering environment where they can thrive.

Initially, Lautenbach Insurance Agency received a $5,000 donation through the Liberty Mutual® and Safeco Insurance® 2025 Make More Happen™ Awards program for its partnership with Wellspring Community. After the story was featured on the Make More Happen microsite at https://www.agentgiving.com/lautenbach-insurance-agency/,  the community rallied with over 500 votes and comments—triggering a matching donation and bringing the total to $10,000. 

“Our collaboration with the Wellspring team has enabled us to tailor an insurance program specifically suited to their unique needs,” said Fred Lautenbach, agency principal of Lautenbach Insurance Agency. “But beyond insurance, we are committed to connecting them with people and resources that can help them thrive.”

For close to a decade, Lautenbach Insurance Agency has been more than just an insurance provider—it has been a steadfast partner in Wellspring’s growth and success. For more than five years, Lautenbach has sponsored Wellspring’s galas and contributed donations since its founding in 2008. The agency also is a frequent supporter at Wellspring’s morning meetings and patron of its bakery program. One of the most impactful moments in the partnership came when Lautenbach connected Wellspring with a client who generously donated 3.5 acres of land. This remarkable gift enabled Wellspring to expand their garden classes by offering space for their greenhouses. Through this involvement, the agency has witnessed firsthand how participants gain confidence, employment, and a stronger sense of self. 

With a $10,000 Make More Happen Award, Wellspring can offset relocation and build-out costs to a new standalone facility, ensuring its participants continue to have a supportive, empowering environment where they can thrive. 

“Recognizing independent agents’ dedication to their communities and nonprofit partners is what the Make More Happen Awards are all about,” said Kerry Dayhoff, Senior Territory Manager, Liberty Mutual and Safeco Insurance. “Lautenbach Insurance Agency’s commitment to Wellspring Community is a powerful example of how local businesses can help drive meaningful change.”

Throughout 2025, Liberty Mutual and Safeco Insurance will select up to 36 independent agencies nationwide for a Make More Happen Award, donating up to $360,000 to nonprofits they support. Agencies become eligible for the award by submitting applications showcasing their commitment to a specific cause.