Waters Insurance Agency Lends a Hand to Boys & Girls Club of Parkersburg with $8,000 Donation
Parkersburg, W.Va., July 15, 2021, -- Waters Insurance Agency, a top performing independent insurance agency, partnered with Westfield Insurance to award the Boys & Girls Club of Parkersburg $8,000. The funds will go toward enhancing the three priority outcomes of Boys & Girls Clubs – academic success, good character, and healthy lifestyles through programs such as Positive Action, SMART Moves, Healthy Habits, and Triple Play. The youth of Parkersburg and the rest of the world have spent a year in isolation, this money will help the Club provide them with a sense of normalcy.
Access to the funds was made possible by Waters Insurance Agency’s achievement as a Westfield agency. According to Westfield Insurance, a Horizon designation is awarded to top agencies who have demonstrated a proven commitment to customers and superior performance industry wide. This year marks the fourth consecutive year Waters Insurance Agency has received this distinguished honor.
“Our team of agents were thrilled to not only be recognized once again for our responsiveness and customer-centric approach, but also to earn the ability to nominate the Boys & Girls Club of Parkersburg for Westfield’s Legacy of Caring Program. The awarding of these funds takes our commitment to community one step further as we work to build a brighter future for our area children and youth,” said agent Amy Caruthers of Waters Insurance.
This year, the grant program funded by Westfield Insurance Foundation, focused on supporting nonprofits that are helping families stabilize and recover from the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which made the Boys & Girls Club of Parkersburg a perfect fit.
“Receiving the call that we were nominated was a happy one, to receive the call that we had been not only chosen but would be receiving $8,000 was amazing! Boys & Girls Club of Parkersburg is working daily to increase the impact we have on Parkersburg. With incredible gifts like this one we know our neighbors see the great work we are doing. With the support of Parkersburg and Wood County the youth we serve will build a better future for us all. We provide the tools, the resources, and the programs, but the youth create the change. It is all about their potential and helping them fulfill it. Thank you, Ray, John, Amy, Rebecca, and the entire team for believing in our mission,” said Boys & Girls Club of Parkersburg Executive Director, Lynn Reins.
“We appreciate the staff, volunteers and supporters of the Boys & Girls Club of Parkersburg. They develop well-rounded programs that benefit the children and youth in our community, building confident and successful adults. Waters Insurance Agency is proud to contribute to this effort,” said agent John Fanta of Waters Insurance.
This year, Westfield Insurance Foundation will donate more than $600,000 dollars to neighborhoods across the country. Waters Insurance Agency is one of only 100 agencies nationwide that earned the ability to nominate a nonprofit, including the Boys & Girls Club of Parkersburg for the Westfield Legacy of Caring grant program. Westfield is proud to work with their independent agents in distributing over $3 million since 2015.
On the local level, Waters Insurance Agency has partnered with the Westfield Foundation to award a total of $36,000 since 2018. Pervious local recipients include West Virginia University of Parkersburg Foundation; American Red Cross of Parkersburg and Westbrook Health Services.
About Waters Insurance
Established in 1964, Waters Insurance Agency is the founding entity of Fanta Insurance Inc., which comprises Waters Insurance Agency, Landfried-Fanta Insurance Agency, and Fleming Insurance Agency. With locations in Parkersburg, Ripley and St Marys, Fanta Insurance, Inc. offers a network of 10 licensed agents serving customers throughout West Virginia and neighboring states. A nationally recognized Trusted Choice ® independent insurance agency, Waters Insurance Agency offers insurance products from more than 15 leading insurance carriers such as Encova, Dairyland, Panhandle, Progressive, The Hartford, Safeco, Travelers and Westfield. Coverage options include, but are not limited to home, auto, personal property, flood, business owners, commercial property, and workers compensation insurance.
About Westfield Insurance Foundation
Westfield Insurance Foundation was established in 2005 as an independent private foundation endowed by Westfield Insurance. In keeping with the values of Westfield Insurance, the Foundation exists as a dedicated community and industry partner; concentrating resources to have an impact on safety, disaster recovery and family stability. The Foundation donates over $3 million annually to a variety of charities.
About Westfield
Westfield was founded in 1848 by a small group of hard-working farmers who believed in the promise of the future and the power of the individual. Today, as one of the nation’s leading property and casualty (P&C) companies, we remain true to their vision and are dedicated to your protection and prosperity and to the progress of our community. Visit westfieldinsurance.com for more information.