On August 11, 2009 the Insurance Brokers Association of Canada (IBAC) representatives Tony Blay and Paul Hancock along with Member of Parliament for London West, Mr. Ed Holder presented 50 cuddly magenta blankets to Rotholme Women’s & Family Shelter.

Mission Services of London is grateful for this thoughtful donation of blankets. It is an ongoing challenge to provide for the growing number of homeless individuals in London.  We would be unable to provide this breadth of service without considerable community support such as this. We sincerely thank Mr. Ed Holder, Mr. Paul Hancock, Mr. Tony Blay and the members of the IBAC for joining us in the fight against homelessness in our community.

Every year the IBAC provides blankets to worthy organizations across Canada as part of a major national network of charitable giving. These blankets are a symbol of an Insurance broker’s commitment to their clients and their community.

This year, IBAC selected six Members of Parliament form across the country to whom they presented 50 blankets so that they may in turn donate them to worthy organizations within their riding.

This year, Mr. Ed Holder, graciously selected Rotholme Women’s Family Shelter to be the recipient of the cuddly blankets. He stated that he was “simply thrilled to partner with the Insurance Brokers to donate these blankets to such worthy organization in London.” He continued by saying “The fall is fast approaching and families will soon begin to prepare for the winter months.  These blankets will help offer comfort and warmth to their children and families.”

Leaurie Noordermeer, Branch Director of Rotholme Women’s & Family shelter was delighted to accept the donation on behalf of Mission Services of London. She stated that there were currently 46 men, women and children staying at the shelter and they would each be able to receive a blanket to call their own.