Advancing security through access to the basic needs of food and shelter
At Liberty Mutual, we stand behind our partners who are advancing security and building resiliency for people and communities.
In moments of great need, the right kind of support can make a lasting difference. Each year, our community partners provide services ranging from housing, meals, and health services to mentorship, job skills training, and education, helping thousands of individuals and families gain a foothold and move forward.
Meet our featured community partners
Bridge Over Troubled Waters
We are committed to addressing youth homelessness, with more than $31 million donated to the cause since 2018. As part of this commitment, we underwrote Brunson Liberty House, our second Liberty House, with a $1.3 million grant to Bridge Over Troubled Waters (Bridge). This renovated nine-bedroom house provides independent living for young adults experiencing homelessness, allowing them to focus on their education and careers while building a stable foundation for their future. Bridge is Boston's foremost agency providing life-changing services for homeless, runaway and at-risk youth.
Furthermore, a team of employees from Liberty’s Corporate Strategy & Research department engaged in a three-month pro-bono consulting project with Bridge, helping the organization assess its operating model and improve effectiveness. They collaborated with Bridge team members across the organization through interviews, focus groups and workshops to identify impactful solutions for the highest priority opportunities.
"At the Brunson Liberty House, we are here to listen, learn and empower young people to pursue their goals, whatever they may be. We provide a safe space that fosters growth, giving youth the freedom to try new things, fail and build a foundation for success. We couldn’t do it without our partners at Liberty Mutual Foundation.” – Elisabeth Jackson, President and CEO of Bridge Over Troubled Waters
St. Mary’s Center for Women and Children
Since 2018, we have proudly supported St. Mary’s Center for Women and Children (SMC) in its mission to assist families experiencing homelessness. With a $2 million grant from Liberty Mutual, SMC will transform the former St. Margaret’s Hospital in Dorchester, Massachusetts, into permanent housing. SMC will redesign its campus, renovate current residential spaces and add 71 new Permanent Supportive Housing units. With these improvements, SMC will double the number of families they serve.