Left, Suzanne Gatusky-George accepts the award on behalf of Berkshire Hathaway GUARD employees. Right, Award is a “Tree of Thumbprints” each representing a life that was changed.
Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies' employees were recently honored by the McGlynn Learning Center at its annual recognition reception.
The McGlynn Learning Center, provides year-round educational, recreational, and social outreach services to children and teens living in Boulevard Townhomes and Mineral Springs Village, in Wilkes-Barre, PA.
According to Elizabeth Hartman, spokesperson for Berkshire Hathaway GUARD, "We are truly honored to be recognized by the McGlynn Center and to see the impact our activities have had to help the Center provide a safe environment to children in which they can thrive. The center does outstanding work dedicating their time and effort to make a difference in the lives of our youth in Wilkes-Barre."
GUARD's relationship with the McGlynn Learning Center spans nearly three decades via the company's annual Giving Tree event during the holidays. Each year, employees select from a list of names and purchase gifts to be distributed by Santa Claus during the McGlynn Center's holiday party. This year, gifts were provided for all 112 children who use the Center.
Employees from GUARD also helped create a welcoming environment at the McGlynn center last spring by planting flowers, spreading mulch and painting rooms during the local United Way's "Day of Caring". In addition, GUARD's Special Projects Committee (a group of employees dedicated to looking for opportunities to give back to the community) made a donation to the McGlynn Center's Life Skills Program, which teaches children about the dangers of drugs.
As explained by Carl Witkowski, the Chief Operation Officer and "curator" of the company's "human capital" and culture, "At GUARD, we care deeply about our community and have always prided ourselves on building a company culture that inspires employees to give back."
Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies offer a national footprint with a growing list of Commercial and Personal insurance products, including: Workers' Compensation, property/liability via a Businessowner's Policy, Commercial Auto, Umbrella, Professional Liability, Disability, Homeowners, and recently launched Commercial Package Policy. Each of the organization's insurance companies is rated A+ ("Superior") by A.M. Best – a leading source of independent rating information on the insurance industry.
Learn more about Berkshire Hathaway GUARD at www.guard.com
