The 2022 Federated Challenge® — an annual gala put on by Federated Mutual Insurance Company, a business insurance company based in Owatonna, Minnesota — raised a record-breaking $3,876,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters®, during its 18th annual gala on Sunday, July 24.
“Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota is an extraordinary agency with the ability to do life-changing work,” said Chairman Jeff Fetters. “The funds we raised during this year’s Federated Challenge will have a direct and lasting impact on young people across the country and in our own backyards.”
Of the nearly $4 million dollars raised, $550,000 was generously donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota during their October board meeting.
“Thank you is never enough for Jeff Fetters, Co-Chairs of the Federated Challenge, Federated Insurance, and everyone who supports this amazing event,” said Jackie Johnson, Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota. “They are selfless individuals who put so much time and energy into making sure this is an incredible event every year – and then give everything back to the community. We are forever grateful for their partnership and support of our mission to create one-to-one mentoring relationships and defending the potential of local youth.”
The Federated Challenge was founded in 2005 as a two-day fund-raising event hosted by Federated Insurance, a commercial insurance company headquartered in Owatonna, Minnesota. Now in its eighteenth year, this event has raised more than $48 million for youth mentoring programs. Visit www.federatedchallenge.org for more information.
To learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota, visit BigDefenders.org.