Burzenski & Company Celebrates 35 Years of Business with a 35 for 35 Campaign Second Quarter 2019 Recap
Throughout the years, the greater New Haven community and giving back have been core passions of Burzenski & Company, PC and its employees. The firm has been recognized for its volunteerism and commitment to a variety of non-profit organizations. To commemorate our 35th year in business, the firm launched a 35 for 35 Campaign - our commitment to completing small but powerful actions throughout the year to reward the community that has so graciously supported our business. Activities planned over the course of our 35th year, have been to donate items and staff time for special projects at local charities related to these five areas: animals, children, elderly, disabled/homeless and military/veterans.
During the months of April, May and June we have made these contributions to our community:
Gift Cards for Dogs Washes to Two Local Animal Shelters
Burzenski & Company delivered 35 gift cards to the East Haven Animal Shelter and North Haven Animal Haven Shelter. The cards will be given to new pet owners at the two local animal shelters so they can get their furry friend a dog wash at a PetValu store.
Easter Egg Hunt Hosted at The Children's Center
The firm hosted an Easter Egg Hunt at The Children’s Center of Hamden. About 20 children participated in the festivities. The unique and interactive Easter Egg Hunt offered children simple and fun challenges found inside the eggs (hop on one foot, spell your name, do 10 Jumping Jacks etc.). After completing three challenges the children were given bags filled with candy, activity books, toys and other goodies.
Gas Gift Cards for Interfaith Volunteer Care Givers of Greater New Haven
We donated 20 Shell gas station gift cards to Interfaith Volunteer Care Givers of Greater New Haven. The gas cards will be given to the volunteers who provide free transportation for elderly and home-bound persons to medical appointments, outpatient procedures, outpatient treatments, dental visits, same-day surgery, physical and occupational therapy as well as counseling.
Employees Walk to Benefit Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Walk
Burzenski & Company employees walked in the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation West Haven 2019 Great Strides walk on May 5. Team Burzenski & Company raised $135 for the fundraiser.
110 Teddy Bears Purchased for Children at Camp Erin CT
We purchased 110 teddy bears for the children who attend Camp Erin Connecticut, a program of The Cove Center for Grieving Children. A teddy bear is placed on the bed of each camper as a comforting, welcome gift to the camp.Camp Erin® Connecticut is a free overnight bereavement camp for children ages six to 17 who are grieving the death of a significant person in their lives. Five company employees also went to The Cove Center’s headquarters to cut off the ribbons and tags from the bears and to pack them up for the camp.
20 Goodie Bags for Life Haven Shelter at Mother's Day
Burzenski & Company donated 20 cosmetic bags with nail polish, tissues, lotion, hand sanitizer, facial mask, lip-gloss and Dunkin Donuts gift cards to Life Haven Women's Shelter in New Haven. Life Haven, a part of New Reach, Inc., provides temporary shelter to families with a female head of household and women who are eight months pregnant.
Four Large Care Packages Sent Overseas to the Military
To coincide with Memorial Day, the staff at Burzenski & Company wrote letters to men and women serving in the military and contributed items to be sent overseas. The firm also purchased a number of items to add to the shipment. In total, four large packing boxes filled with beef jerky, protein snack bars, GU packets, nuts, sunflower seeds, Dunkin’ Donuts coffee, gummy candies, chewing gum, Life Savers, Starburst, Skittles, Sour Patch candies, Little Debbie snacks, Goo Gone and super glue were shipped off to the military on Friday, May 24. At the end of June, we received two thank you letters from Afghanistan.
35 Pet Vaccinations at Local Veterinary Hospital
We gave money to a local veterinary hospital to pay for 35 vaccinations for people who are unable to afford them for their pet.
Picnic for Veterans
Burzenski & Company hosted a picnic for veterans at Harkness House in New Haven. The staff cooked burgers, hot dogs and sausages and brought salad, picnic fixins’ and of course dessert. It was a huge success and the veterans were most grateful not only for the home cooked meal but for the conversations with staff.Harkness House, a program of Columbus House, provides housing and support for 14 homeless male veterans, connecting them to services, expanding their social and employment skills, and encouraging reconnection to their communities.
Painting Projects at Immanuel Baptist Shelter
Staff members did a large painting project at Immanuel Baptist Shelter in New Haven. The firm donated the paint and supplies for this project.Staff on site that day painted one very large room and two small rooms at the shelter.
School Supply Drive to Benefit Hamden Youth Services Bureau School Supplies Closet
We sponsored a donation drive for school supplies to benefit the Hamden Youth Services Bureau School Supplies Closet. This program is an initiative created by the Town of Hamden to assist families who have displayed financial need and are having difficulty in providing their children (all ages) with the necessary items for school. In addition to what Burzenski & Company purchased, staff also donated items.
According to managing partner, Bill Kalinowski, CPA, "We are proud to have built our reputation by working with so many remarkable individuals, families and businesses of diverse size and scope. Our 35 for 35 Campaign in the greater New Haven region helps us support local charities, brighten the lives of school children, families and the elderly, help a local animal shelter care continue their valuable work, and respond to the needs of the homeless and other nonprofit organizations. Our community has been an integral part of our history ... and it is our pleasure to be able to support various initiatives as part of our 35th year celebration."
Founded in 1983, Burzenski & Company, PC is an established leader in the accounting, tax and financial services fields.
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