Staff with W.C. Burgess Insurance collected school supplies in August of 2019 for Leeds and Grenville Interval House. If you would like to help Interval House, click on this link to learn more!
Bipper Blanket Donation to the Pier Christian Church
W.C. Burgess Insurance Services Ltd donated their Bipper Blankets in November of 2017 to a local church (The Pier Christian Church of Brockville). The “Pier Kids” are filling toiletry bags to be given out to children who attend their free Christmas dinner to be held on December 17th. They were thrilled to receive the blankets to go along with toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, shampoo and other items collected by the children. Bipper blankets are soft cuddly blankets with the Bipper Logo representing the insurance broker who ensures that you are covered and protected. #community #insurancebroker #helping #caring
Brockville Winter Classic Weekend 2017
W.C. Burgess Insurance is proud to support the Brockville Winter Classic Weekend. As part of the sponsorship, the South Grenville Rangers Novice B House 2 team will be going to the Boston Bruins Alumni vs. Canadian Tire All-Stars game on March 5th at the Brockville Memorial Centre! All proceeds from the Winter Classic Weekend support the Rotary Revitalization project. To learn more about the Rotary Revitalization project click here and here for more information about the Brockville Winter Classic Weekend activities.
Brockville Palliative Care Telethon 2017
Beautiful smiles on two of many people who helped out at the Palliative Care Telethon this weekend. Seen here is Marla Newell from our office beside her mother Betty Downing and Betty’s neighbor Marie Bonacci. The Telethon is a community fundraiser supporting the hospice palliative care needs of clients and their families throughout Leeds and Grenville. Click here for more information and to donate any time of the year.
Leadercast!
W.C. Burgess Insurance was proud to sponsor this year’s Brockville’s Leadercast. It was an incredible, inspiring time as well as great opportunities to meet people. Burgess Insurance encourages people to attend Leadercast, a one-day simulcast leadership experience with the worlds top speakers and leaders. Click here to learn more about Leadercast.
Bowl for Kid’s Sake – Big Brother Big Sisters
On January 29th, 2016 W.C. Burgess Insurance Services Ltd presented a donation to Chantal Richards of River City Property Management for the “Bowl for Kid’s Sake” event! Big Brothers Big Sisters facilitates life-changing relationships that motivate and inspire our youth to reach their potential. A big shout out to Jo-Ann Routledge from Burgess Insurance who helped facilitate this partnership! Click here if you would like to part of this community involvement or if you would like more information check out the Big Brothers Big Sisters website.
Loaves and Fishes
W.C. Burgess Insurance contributed Bipper Blankets, t-shirts and other items towards toiletry bags donated by the Pier Christian Church. The bags were distributed to patrons at the Loaves and Fishes Christmas Dinner in 2014.
Seen here from left to right: Max Patterson; Manager of W.C. Burgess Insurance, Joan Thomas; representing the Pier Christian Church and Loaves and Fishes, Irene Selkirk; Administrator for Loaves and Fishes, and Patty Skelton from W.C. Burgess Insurance and volunteer for Loaves and Fishes.
Loaves and Fishes is a restaurant that provides economical meals for those in need financially or socially, Monday to Friday, from 4-6pm.
If you are interested in helping with Loaves and Fishes or to know more, here is the link to their website. http://
ALS Ice Bucket Challenge!
Some of the staff at W.C. Burgess Insurance participated in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge! Max Patterson conveyed his thanks to his niece Molly Heyman for nominating him! Max, in turn, nominated James Purcell Insurance Broker Ltd, Jo Ann Routledge conveyed her thanks to her niece Michaela Van Mourik for nominating her, who in turn nominated JB Kelly Insurance Brokers, specifically Stephanie Coutlee and Marla Newell nominated Waterway Insurance Brokers! Those so willing to dump ice water on their coworkers are Steve Michel, Greg Foan and Patty Skelton.
