Bouvier Brigade

The employee-run charitable arm of Bouvier Insurance: We work, support, and give back to the communities we live in.

 

 

Employer-supported; employee-led volunteering and support in your neighborhood.

Freely giving time and labor in the name of community service is important to us.

Our mission: The Bouvier Brigade is the employee sponsored charitable works outreach division of Bouvier Insurance. This passionate employee group is responsible for organizing service projects as well as raising awareness and much needed funds for qualified charities within the communities where we work, live and play.

Created as a way to celebrate Bouvier’s 60th anniversary we have continued the program to assist our communities on a regular basis. Promoting social awareness through volunteerism, contributions, and collections we have become an outreach service program that our community partners can rely on.

 
 
The Bouvier Brigade stepped out in their best bowling shirts and strapped on some fancy bowling shoes in support of the Jonnycake Center in Westerly.
The Bouvier Brigade hosted a collection to support our lost and often forgotten four legged members of the community. Donated items were delivered to The NECCOG Animal Services, Old Lyme Animal Control, Waterford East Lyme Animal Control, Westerly An
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The Bouvier Brigade hosted a collection to support our lost and often forgotten four legged members of the community. Donated items were delivered to The NECCOG Animal Services, Old Lyme Animal Control, Waterford East Lyme Animal Control, Westerly An
The Brigade assisted the Waterford Lions with their concession stand assisting in raising over $2,500 for local programs and charities.
The Brigade assisted the Waterford Lions with their concession stand assisting in raising over $2,500 for local programs and charities.
The Bouvier Brigade collected, sorted and delivered clothing for the Westerly Warm Center Attire for Hire program.
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The Bouvier Brigade collected, sorted and delivered clothing for the Westerly Warm Center Attire for Hire program.
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The Bouvier Brigade collected, sorted and delivered clothing for the Westerly Warm Center Attire for Hire program.
The Bouvier Brigade collected, sorted and delivered clothing for the Westerly Warm Center Attire for Hire program.
Some members of the Brigade bowled the night away, taking the coveted top place fundraising award for the Chamber of Commerce ECT Foundation.
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Bouvier Brigade supported the St. Baldrick’s foundation, with volunteers assisting at the Shave-a thon. Including 4 bald heads and raising $3,000 for children’s cancer research.
, Bouvier Brigade supported the St. Baldrick’s foundation, with volunteers assisting at the Shave-a thon. Including 4 bald heads and raising $3,000 for children’s cancer research.
, Bouvier Brigade supported the St. Baldrick’s foundation, with volunteers assisting at the Shave-a thon. Including 4 bald heads and raising $3,000 for children’s cancer research.
, Bouvier Brigade supported the St. Baldrick’s foundation, with volunteers assisting at the Shave-a thon. Including 4 bald heads and raising $3,000 for children’s cancer research.
Bouvier Brigade supported the St. Baldrick’s foundation, with volunteers assisting at the Shave-a thon. Including 4 bald heads and raising $3,000 for children’s cancer research.
The Brigade tackled home improvement projects for Habitat for Humanity, along with a donation of $1000.00.
The Brigade spent a day weeding and harvesting, and then some veggie washing, Immune Broth making, and card writing for Healing Meals Community Project.
August was about sending our community children back to school to get the great start they deserve. Helping community programs like the Back to School Expo in Meriden, Waterford Youth Services, and the Bridge Family Center.
August was about sending our community children back to school to get the great start they deserve. Helping community programs like the Back to School Expo in Meriden, Waterford Youth Services, and the Bridge Family Center.
Members of the Brigade took a few steps to raise awareness for the American Heart Association. They were able to donate a just over $1700.00 in pledges made for this 3 miles walk/run.
Members of the Brigade took a few steps to raise awareness for the American Heart Association. They were able to donate a just over $1700.00 in pledges made for this 3 miles walk/run.
It was all fun and games as Dave got soggy for a cause…the Dunk Dave event raised $2,150.00 for Safe Futures.
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An impromptu blanket drive was a huge success to benefit the St Vincent de Paul Place Norwich.
An impromptu blanket drive was a huge success to benefit the St Vincent de Paul Place Norwich.
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The Brigade teamed up with Montville Rotary and the Wateford Lions to feed the homeless. They prepared and served a meal at the Homeless Hospitality Center as well as handed out 80 “go bags” which included high protien snacks, hygiene products, a hat
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The Brigade teamed up with Montville Rotary and the Wateford Lions to feed the homeless. They prepared and served a meal at the Homeless Hospitality Center as well as handed out 80 “go bags” which included high protien snacks, hygiene products, a hat
The Brigade teamed up with Montville Rotary and the Wateford Lions to feed the homeless. They prepared and served a meal at the Homeless Hospitality Center as well as handed out 80 “go bags” which included high protien snacks, hygiene products, a hat
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Feeling thankful for what we have, the Brigade collected Food and Turkeys for Waterford Youth Services. Jonny Cake Center, Foodshare, and St Vincent de Paul Place Norwich.
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An impromptu blanket drive was a huge success to benefit the St Vincent de Paul Place Norwich.
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A collection was held for the Uniting for United Food drive, 775.2 lbs of food was collected and donated.
Feeling thankful for what we have, the Brigade collected Food and Turkeys for Waterford Youth Services. Jonny Cake Center, Foodshare, and St Vincent de Paul Place Norwich.
2020: Employees from all our offices spread the hope, love, and joy this holiday season. Our West Hartford office adopted 7 teenagers from the Albert J Solnit Center, as well as purchased items from their community wish list. Our Waterford office col
The Bouvier Brigade is back out in our community! This time providing donations for “appreciation bags” that are being delivered to police, dispatchers, and support staff working within Southeastern CT. Thank you to those at Back the Blue of Southeas
2020: Employees from all our offices spread the hope, love, and joy this holiday season. Our West Hartford office adopted 7 teenagers from the Albert J Solnit Center, as well as purchased items from their community wish list. Our Waterford office col
A collection was held for the Uniting for United Food drive, 775.2 lbs of food was collected and donated.
A collection was held for the Uniting for United Food drive, 775.2 lbs of food was collected and donated.
A collection was held for the Uniting for United Food drive, 775.2 lbs of food was collected and donated.
The Brigade collected items to fill the wishes of children in need. Working together with the Department of Children and Families, Jonny Cake Center, Lyme Youth and Family Services and Waterford Youth Services. They also spent a day playing santa’s e
The Brigade collected items to fill the wishes of children in need. Working together with the Department of Children and Families, Jonny Cake Center, Lyme Youth and Family Services and Waterford Youth Services. They also spent a day playing santa’s e
The Brigade collected items to fill the wishes of children in need. Working together with the Department of Children and Families, Jonny Cake Center, Lyme Youth and Family Services and Waterford Youth Services. They also spent a day playing santa’s e
The Brigade collected items to fill the wishes of children in need. Working together with the Department of Children and Families, Jonny Cake Center, Lyme Youth and Family Services and Waterford Youth Services. They also spent a day playing santa’s e
The Brigade collected items to fill the wishes of children in need. Working together with the Department of Children and Families, Jonny Cake Center, Lyme Youth and Family Services and Waterford Youth Services. They also spent a day playing santa’s e
The Bouvier Brigade is back out in our community! This time providing donations for “appreciation bags” that are being delivered to police, dispatchers, and support staff working within Southeastern CT. Thank you to those at Back the Blue of Southeas
The Bouvier Brigade is back out in our community! This time providing donations for “appreciation bags” that are being delivered to police, dispatchers, and support staff working within Southeastern CT. Thank you to those at Back the Blue of Southeas
The Bouvier Brigade hit the streets this weekend for a socially distanced walk to benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The team raisedmore than $1,700 for the noble cause! Way to go Bouvier Brigade.
Our first month of Casual Fridays for a Cause has proven to be a great success! We are pleased to announce our staff, at Bouvier Insurance, has raised over $1,000 for the American Heart Association. We are enthusiastic about keeping this momentum for
The Bouvier Brigade is so pleased to share the great success of our second month of Casual Fridays for a Cause! This month 47 employees dressed down to raise a combined $850 and 13 blood donations for the American Red Cross. We are already receiving
The Bouvier Brigade was so proud to finally step back out into our community to participate in the 2020 Virtual Foodshare Walk. Our socially distanced teams were able to raise more than $1,200 to help feed our friends and neighbors of the Greater Har
The Bouvier Brigade was so proud to finally step back out into our community to participate in the 2020 Virtual Foodshare Walk. Our socially distanced teams were able to raise more than $1,200 to help feed our friends and neighbors of the Greater Har
The Bouvier Brigade was so proud to finally step back out into our community to participate in the 2020 Virtual Foodshare Walk. Our socially distanced teams were able to raise more than $1,200 to help feed our friends and neighbors of the Greater Har
The Bouvier Brigade was so proud to finally step back out into our community to participate in the 2020 Virtual Foodshare Walk. Our socially distanced teams were able to raise more than $1,200 to help feed our friends and neighbors of the Greater Har
 
“Please, please know how grateful I am to Bouvier (and the Lions too). The grant you secured for us is being used up and couldn’t have come at a better time. For Friday’s distribution we bulk purchased food that we don’t typically have in the locker. Families and seniors will receive frozen meals, chicken nuggets, bread, hot dogs, etc… I am certain it will be appreciated. ... You’re all the kindest people and your humanitarian work is so impressive. ”
— Dani E Gorman, Director of Youth and Family Services Town of Waterford
“I wanted to send you a note to say THANK YOU so much for the blankets and welcome baskets today. You made our day... It was a wonderful surprise and greatly appreciated. ”
— Elaine M. Jackson, Albert J. Solnit Children’s Center

 

Sharing our gratitude
Kara Walters Kara Walters

Sharing our gratitude

We’ve been busy bees this week!

Non-perishable Thanksgiving sides and other goodies were delivered to both Waterford Youth Services Community Food Locker and Jonnycake Center this past Friday!

These donations would not be possible without the generosity of our employees. Thanks to them we were able to help feed a bunch of local families this Thanksgiving!

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Turkey trottin’ away
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Turkey trottin’ away

Super proud to be a part of this event year after year!

Thanks to our friends at Quincy Mutual Group for partnering with us for an additional donation and thanks to our employees who donated thanksgiving sides that were delivered directly to Connecticut Foodshare.

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The Sun was shining
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The Sun was shining

The Bouvier Brigade was honored to join the Connecticut Sun for such a fun day out in the community!

Thanks to The Village for Families & Children for having us!

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A United collection to combat hunger
Kara Walters Kara Walters

A United collection to combat hunger

Each year Bouvier participates in the Uniting for United Competitive Food Drive to benefit the Gemma Moran Food Center/United Way sponsored by the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce - Norwich, CT and each year we are able to increase our donation just a little bit more.

Today we delivered a whopping 2032 pounds of non perishable food along with a $125 donation, equivalent to 375 meals! A huge thank you to our staff, friends, and families who support this endeavor each year. A very special shout out to TLC Floor Center LLC, RY Consulting LLC, and Coliseum Co - Welcome to Your Path to Home Ownership for their VERY generous donation. #UnitingforUnited #unitedway #GNACC

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Striking some inspiration to give back
Kara Walters Kara Walters

Striking some inspiration to give back

Members of our team had the honor of representing Bouvier for the 9th Annual Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut Foundation Bowl-A-Thon. Not only did we get to enjoy a fun night out, but we were also recognized as the top fundraising team for the year. Funds raised at this event benefit children and their families within Southeastern Connecticut. We are so proud to be able to continuously support this great organization!

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Books new and old find good homes
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Books new and old find good homes

Recently we received a thank you from Whales Tales Book Bank for the Board Books and Spanish children’s books we donated benefitting a play group of preschoolers. We were thrilled to hear how just days after being received so many of the books were already being enjoyed by their group!

Overall we collected about 1,000 books during our March Casual for a Cause collection, shared between amazing local programs like Whales Tales and Madonna Place. These programs benefit many families in Southeastern CT, promoting literacy and family …

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Local support for Ukraine
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Local support for Ukraine

We would like to give a shout out to our very own, Marie Semino, who quickly coordinated a collection for the in need mothers and babies of Ukraine!

Our West Hartford office was able to gather all the wonderful supplies you see below, with just one day notice! Teaming up with Company N’ Tempo Music, Theatre and Dance Center, our collection was added to a tractor trailer of goods that was delivered to the Ukrainian Society. A plane went out from JFK on Sunday, bound for Poland filled with these vital supplies. Their plan, once they arrive, is to truck everything into Ukraine.

What a valiant effort, for such a noble cause. Great work, Marie!

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Helping felines and a family in need
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Helping felines and a family in need

On Monday morning, we received a call for urgent assistance within our community, and members of the Bouvier Brigade were eager to respond!

Wednesday, February 16, we assisted Waterford-East Lyme Animal Control and Paws Cat Shelter CT to aid in the removal of 36 cats from a local home. This family was a lovely family that cared very much for their cats, but things had just gotten a bit out of hand for them. The cats needed medical care and they didn’t have the resources available…

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Give blood, give back
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Give blood, give back

Social Distancing isn't stopping the Bouvier Brigade from answering the call for help. Blood donation is down because of the Covid-19 virus and the U.S. Surgeon General has encouraged those who can, to donate and assured everyone it is safe to do so…

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A thoughtful Thanksgiving
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A thoughtful Thanksgiving

Well this week the staff of St. Vincent De Paul Place in Norwich was wondering how they were going to be able to pull off Thanksgiving dinner because they didn't have the donations they needed. A desperate call was made to the community and that's where the Bouvier Brigade sprang into action…

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October updates
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October updates

October was another busy month for our Bouvier Brigade. St. Vincent De Paul Place called and said they needed blankets so our employees donated and delivered blankets for the upcoming cold winter months.

Meanwhile, some of our team cooked a delicious meal…

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Hand-picked healing meals
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Hand-picked healing meals

On Tuesday, July 16th, members of the Bouvier Brigade laced up their work boots and put on their gardening gloves to help the Healing Meals Project….

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Melissa Yuchniuk

Brigade Chair
myuchniuk@binsurance.com
Ext. 184

Chelsea Cannon, ACSR

Brigade Co-Chair
ccannon@binsurance.com
Ext. 338