As official sponsors of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams, as well as the 2014 FIFA World Cup™, we find ourselves celebrating champions a lot these days at Liberty Mutual Insurance. In that spirit, we titled our 2013 Giving Report, Game Changers; and we have chosen to feature another group of champions we proudly stand behind –our community partners—true game changers in the lives of people who are less fortunate. In fact, we believe the agencies highlighted within these pages demonstrate the ultimate in dedication, passion and discipline on behalf of the individuals they serve.
Read about Boston's first fully accessible playground, a place where children with and without disabilities can play side by side.
Keep reading and you'll learn about the tremendous growth of a charter school that is closing the achievement gap for—and transforming the lives of—children living in poverty. Then discover how our colleagues in Brazil are minimizing everyday hazards in their communities and making their streets safer and more secure.
I am especially proud to share some of the new records our employees are setting. Achieving our personal best, 69 percent of Liberty employees contributed to 7,000 local charities through Give with Liberty—a three-week employee giving campaign. And not only did employees give; they also served. Through Serve with Liberty, 25,000 employees offered 100,500 hours of service through 2,000 projects in 21 countries around the world.
By showcasing the organizations and people on the pages that follow, we cheer on the best of the best. They deserve our applause and accolades; since in the most profound ways, they are Game Changers.
Best,
David Long Chairman & CEO, Liberty Mutual Insurance