Celebrating Recognition for You're Not Alone (YNA)

We’re excited to share some great news. The nonprofit organization You're Not Alone (YNA), which CG proudly nominated, has been honored with West Bend Insurance Company's 2025 Spirit of the Silver Lining Award through the West Bend Independent Agents’ Fund. The award was presented at West Bend’s Silver Lining Annual Meeting recognizing YNA’s incredible dedication to delivering hope, compassion, and mental health support to individuals in our community and beyond. As part of the recognition, West Bend doubled their original donation and presented YNA with a $10,000 contribution to further expand their vital work supporting mental health and well-being. Several members of our team were proud to participate in the celebration and assist with the check presentation, including Jake Olinger, Dustin Craig, and Tony Larson. It was a meaningful moment to stand alongside an organization making such a powerful impact.

About You're Not Alone

Founded by Amy Walz, You're Not Alone is dedicated to supporting whole-person health and well-being, with a strong focus on mental health. Their mission centers on creating a compassionate community where individuals experiencing a mental health crisis can find acceptance, understanding, and support without fear of judgment. One of YNA’s most impactful initiatives is its partnership with school districts across the country, where volunteer therapy dog teams visit schools to support both students and staff. Their programming helps educate young people on:

• Social-emotional skills that promote mental wellness
• Strategies to cope with life stressors
• Tools to prevent and address bullying
• The positive role animals can play in emotional well-being

  Supporting Our Own Employee-Owners

  CG has also partnered with You're Not Alone to support the mental health and well-being of our employee-owners. Through this partnership, we have hosted sessions that provide access to YNA’s compassionate, peer-based support. This reinforces our commitment to whole-person wellness in the workplace.

  A Longstanding Tradition of Giving

  Since 2006, the West Bend Independent Agents’ Fund has awarded more than $1.4 million in grants to nonprofit organizations making meaningful differences in their communities. The Spirit of the Silver Lining Award recognizes independent agents and the organizations they support for their commitment to creating a positive impact. We are honored to support You're Not Alone and the life-changing work they continue to do in mental health advocacy and peer support. We are also grateful to West Bend Insurance Company for recognizing the important role this organization plays in strengthening our community. You can view the full list of award winners on the West Bend Philanthropy site: https://philanthropy.thesilverlining.com/