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Westland Insurance is proud to partner with the Insurance Brokers Association of British Columbia (IBABC) to offer the Renate Mueller Trailblazer Scholarship, a new scholarship opportunity for women pursuing a post-secondary education. The scholarship was created to honour the legacy of Renate Mueller, a trailblazer and mentor in the insurance industry, and the first female president of the IBABC.
It's okay to not be okay. Statistics show one in five Canadians will struggle with mental health in their lifetime. Mental Health and Wellness is one of Westland’s main pillars of support in our Amplifying Communities initiative. We partner with organizations and initiatives that are making a positive difference in our communities. If you or someone you know is struggling, text HOME to 686868 to be connected to a trained Crisis Responder through the Canadian Mental Health Association or visit https://cmha.ca/find-help/ for more resources and information.
We are focused on supporting initiatives that will preserve our environment and the quality of life for future generations of Canadians. The environment is one of Westland’s pillars of support for our Amplifying Communities initiative. We are proud to support the Burns Bog Conservation Society’s educational and stewardship programs.
One of Westland’s main pillars of support for our Amplifying Communities initiative is Mental Health and Wellness. We are proud to partner with national and local organizations that positively support our communities and their mental health journey. Some of our partners include: • CMHA National Mental Health Week • CMHA Ride Don’t Hide • Edmonton Covenant Foundation’s mental health unit at the Misericordia Community Hospital
Our Westland Family has been busy this holiday season helping out the communities in which they live. Team members from our POCO branch spent two days at the Back Pack Buddies warehouse assembling backpacks with much needed snacks and nutritious food items for children facing food insecurity challenges. Westland also made a financial donation in support of this very important cause in the Tri-City area. Looking good team!!
Westland’s Chilliwack Eagle landing team came together and purchased toys for Wilma’s Transition House Toy Drive. These gifts will make many deserving children’s Christmas dreams come true. Way to go team!
Westland team members from our Halifax region locations participated in their first volunteer day as part of our partnership with Adsum for Women and Children. Team members Dan Urquhart, Jessica Clements, Roxanne Jollimore and Carla Lang helped sort and transport toys and clothing at Adsum’s Holiday Warehouse. Donated items will be delivered to Adsum families experiencing housing insecurity to help make their holidays that much brighter. Well done team!
Westland is proud to announce our partnership with Edmonton's Covenant Foundation in support of the new mental health unit at Misericordia Community Hospital. “We’re very grateful to Westland Insurance for partnering with us to invest in a purpose-built mental health exam room in Covenant’s new Misericordia emergency department,” says Tracy Sopkow, CEO of the Covenant Foundation. “This exam room will be part of the dedicated, specialized mental health unit in the new ED, a space that will create even greater dignity, safety and well-being for patients and their families who need and deserve the best compassionate care possible.”
Our Westland team participated in the Mill Bay Light Up event on Saturday, November 27th. Despite the rain, team members handed out cookies to the crowd, putting smiles on everyone's faces.
We’re proud to share that Ross Bucsis, Commercial Insurance Manager at Westland has been selected as the recipient of the "Outstanding Service" Award for 2021 from the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Alberta South Region. “I can’t tell you how much this means to me. They wouldn’t usually give these awards to an insurance provider, but our relationship is so much more than just sending invoices.” Says Bucsis. Ross attended his first CMHA Alberta AGM in 1980 and has supported various initiatives with the organization for the last 42 years.
