By Brianna Pisacane—
MUNCIE, IN—Goosehead Insurance, Metzler Agency has officially awarded a $10,000 donation to ecoREHAB, a nonprofit committed to advancing the community through sustainable design, rehabilitation, and education, has been awarded $10,000 through the Make More Happen Awards program.
Initially, Goosehead Insurance, Metzler Agency received a $5,000 donation through the Liberty Mutual® and Safeco Insurance® 2025 Make More Happen™ Awards program for its partnership with ecoREHAB. After the story was featured on the Make More Happen microsite at https://www.agentgiving.com/goosehead-metzler-agency, the community rallied with over 500 votes and comments—triggering a matching donation and bringing the total to $10,000.
Growing up in a family plumbing business, agency principal Scott Metzler learned early on the skills and values that the trades offer. When he saw an opportunity to apply those skills and connections to ecoREHAB’s mission, he jumped in wholeheartedly. ecoREHAB’s Skilled Trades Education Program (STEP) provides at-risk youth with construction training while also equipping them with essential soft skills like communication and conflict resolution.
Scott has dedicated countless hours to transforming ecoREHAB’s new headquarters—an abandoned lumber yard—into a thriving training center. He has taken on the hard work of clearing brush, painting, and making repairs. He spearheaded the first grant to build an outdoor multi-use space for classrooms and fundraisers, secured sponsors for fundraising events like the annual Oktoberfest, and regularly organizes opportunities to introduce local businesspeople and partners to the organization’s mission.
Scott recently witnessed the true impact of ecoREHAB when speaking with a STEP graduate. The student had no one to invite to the graduation ceremony—STEP had been the first place where he felt supported, cared for, and encouraged to succeed.
“Our agency knows the importance of being supported and having the right resources when confronted with challenging times. ecoREHAB is more than a training program—it’s a place where young people find belonging, support, and hope,” said Scott Metzler, agency principal at Goosehead Insurance, Metzler Agency. Metzler has served as ecoREHAB’s board president and continues to be a committed community connector.
With a $10,000 Make More Happen Award, ecoREHAB could build indoor restrooms at its training facility, replacing outdated portable units. This essential upgrade would allow the program to expand enrollment and host more community events—strengthening ecoREHAB’s mission to transform both lives and neighborhoods.
“Recognizing independent agents’ dedication to their communities and nonprofit partners is what the Make More Happen Awards are all about,” said Bradley Wagner, Senior Territory Manager, Liberty Mutual and Safeco Insurance. “Goosehead Insurance, Metzler Agency’s commitment to ecoREHAB 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.
