MAX Insurance and The PROES Group, Inc. Donate to Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard

(BLOOMINGTON, IN) – Access to healthy food should be possible for all residents of the Bloomington community in an atmosphere free of judgement.  Thanks to a grant secured by The PROES Group of Bloomington, through MutualAid eXchange (“MAX”) Insurance, Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard will be able to provide 5,000 pounds of food to community members who need it most.

The PROES Group (parent company of The Insurance Center Group), through this generous donation, was able to purchase food for Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard.  “The PROES Group is excited to provide this grant,” a spokesperson said. “We know how important Mother Hubbard’s is to our community in providing healthy and fresh food for those in need.”

The Insurance Centers are independent agencies representing MAX Insurance in Bloomington and the surrounding areas.  MAX Insurance of Overland Park, KS, is a unique fair, faithful and socially responsible insurance enterprise.  The company’s mission is to provide quality, fairly priced insurance with outstanding customer service, and to restore wholeness to communities and individuals in need through its non-profit Mutual Aid Ministries program.

“MAX is more than an insurance company.  We truly care beyond the contract,” said David Wine, President of MAX.  “That’s why we are excited to partner with The Insurance Centers and are happy to lend our support to this important organization in the Bloomington community.”

For more information:

The PROES Group, Inc., phone 812-558-5004, email info@proesgroup.com, website http://www.InsuranceCenterGroup.com.

MAX Insurance and Mutual Aid Ministries, visit www.MAXInsurance.com.

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Hope Resource Center Receives Grant from Goodman Insurance Services and MAX

(BEDFORD, IN) – Becoming a parent for the first time can sometimes be overwhelming.   Matching grants from Goodman Insurance Services, Inc. and MutualAid eXchange “MAX” will help the Hope Resource Center provide parenting classes, diapers, formula and other small items needed by new parents in the Bedford community.

“The Hope Resource Center helps young adults who are parents for the first time get off on the right foot in raising their children,” said Harold Goodman of Goodman Insurance Services.  “I am pleased to support the Hope Resource Center.  I remember as a young man how challenging it was as a new parent to get support or ask someone a question on parenting.  The Hope Resource Center is such a valuable organization in our community.”

Goodman requested the funds through the Mutual Aid Ministries program at MAX Insurance of Overland Park, KS.  MAX is a unique fair, faithful and socially responsible insurance enterprise. Founded on religious principles, the company’s mission is to restore wholeness to communities and individuals in need.  It lives out its mission through a variety of quality, fairly-priced insurance products, outstanding personalized customer service and its non-profit Mutual Aid Ministries (“MAM”) program.

“MAX is more than an insurance company.  We truly care beyond the contract,” said David Wine, President and Chief Executive Officer.  “That’s why we are excited to partner with Goodman Insurance Services on this very worthwhile program. We think that’s the way insurance should be.”

Photo:  Harold Goodman presenting check to Hope Resource Center’s director April Haskett 

More information:

Harold Goodman
Goodman Insurance Services, Inc.
717-B Lincoln Avenue
Bedford, IN 47421
goodmaninsuranceservices@gmail.com
www.GoodmanInsuranceServices.com

 

MAX Insurance and Mutual Aid Ministries
www.MAXInsurance.com

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Spring Maintenance Tips

Although it may not always feel like spring lately, it is sure to come any day now.  We would like to take a moment to share some spring maintenance tips for your home:

  • Clean out your gutters and downspouts to make sure they are not filled with leaves and debris.
  • Ensure that water drainage is moving away from your home when it comes out of the gutter. You can add an extension to the gutter to make sure the water drains away from your home.
  • Purchase a battery backup for your sump pump. Springtime is also storm season and power outages can happen this time of year.  If your sump pump fails, water can collect in your basement.
  • Test your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

It’s not always easy to remember when we should do home maintenance.  If you prefer an automated home maintenance schedule, check out HomeZada.com where you can sign up for email reminders and online alerts.  Have a wonderful spring!

National Pecan Month

by Terri L Mooney-Hooker

April is National Pecan Month. Have you ever wondered what benefits pecans have or where do they even come from?  As a member of our Wellness Team at MAX, I decided to do some research about the pecan and its health benefits.

Did you know a one ounce serving of pecans, about 15 to 20 pieces, has many benefits?  According to the www.ilovepecans.org website, a serving of pecans:

  • Helps reduce the risk of heart disease and lowers cholesterol levels
  • Contains more than 19 essential vitamins and minerals
  • Naturally sodium free
  • High source of natural protein
  • Provided 10% of the recommended Daily Value for fiber

According to the U.S. Pecans website, pecans were originally called “nuez de la arruga” by Spanish explorers who came across them in what is now Louisiana, Texas, and Mexico. It translates to “wrinkle nut” for their appearance of wrinkles. The name “pecan” is a Native American word of Algonquin origin that was used to describe “all nuts requiring a stone to crack.”

Pecans are grown on trees and are grown commercially in 15 states within the U.S. including Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Texas.

Here is an easy and quick way from allrecipies.com to prepare a great pecan snack the whole family can enjoy.  I hope you can enjoy some pecans not only in April, but throughout the year!

 

HeadshotAbout Terri

Terri is the Administrative Coordinator at MAX. She performs all administrative duties, and helps out in other areas of the company when needed. Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband, her children, two cats, and her extended family and friends. She is huge movie goer and an avid animal lover.

Photo by Counse

EPIC Insurance and MAX Provide Grant to The Teen Outback

(HUNTINGBURG, IN) – Where can area youth go to hang out in a fun and safe environment?  The Teen Outback in Huntingburg is a facility which provides youth programming throughout the year to Huntingburg and surrounding area youth.  Epic Insurance and their partner insurance provider, MutualAid eXchange (“MAX”) are excited to present a grant to the Teen Outback.

“I know from personal experience how great this program is since not only did my children participate in all of Teen Outback’s activities, but my grandchildren are now enjoying what they have to offer,” said Donna Duncan of Epic Insurance.  “It’s a safe and fun place for our youth to attend and the programming is always fresh, keeping the children in grades 3-8 interested and wanting to go regularly.”

Epic Insurance is an independent insurance agency representing MAX Insurance in Huntingburg and surrounding areas.  MAX Insurance of Overland Park, KS, is a unique fair, faithful and socially responsible insurance enterprise.  Founded on religious principles, the company’s mission is to restore wholeness to communities and individuals in need.  It lives out its mission through a variety of quality, fairly-priced insurance products, outstanding personalized customer service and its non-profit Mutual Aid Ministries (“MAM”) program.

“MAX is more than an insurance company.  We truly care beyond the contract,” said David Wine, President and Chief Executive Officer.  “That’s why we are excited to partner with Epic Insurance and the Teen Outback program.”

For more information:

Donna Duncan
Epic Insurance
600 East 6th Street, Suite B, PO Box 197
Huntingburg, IN  47542
812-683-2370
donnacitizens@gmail.com

MAX Insurance and Mutual Aid Ministries, www.MAXInsurance.com

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