New Jersey Company Supports Habitat for Humanity During COVID-19 Pandemic

(Bergen County, NewJersey; December 9, 2020) — Robert J. Wilkens Insurance Agency, with offices in Bogota, Dumont, and Hawthorne, is helping peoplein our area in their time of need during the COVID-19 pandemic.This year, the company again joined Farmers of Salem’s ‘EarnMore, Give Back’ charitable incentive program in their annualcharitable drive with independent insurance agencies to raiseawareness and provide donations for Habitat for Humanity.Farmers of Salem donated $15 per policy to the local Habitataffiliate.

“Our agency has participated in thischaritable cause for over six years to benefit the community,contributing an average $1,000 donation annually, for a total ofover $7,000 to our local Habitat for Humanity. This activitydemonstrates our and Farmers of Salem’s support of this effortto provide affordable housing in the area,” said John Wilkens,Agency Principal, Robert J. Wilkens Insurance Agency.

The company specializes in personal linespackage business such as umbrella and small business BOPWorkers’ Comp/Commercial Auto. Services are provided to clientsin Florida, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. From threelocations in Bogota, Dumont and Hawthorne, New Jersey, thecompany services customers, continues to grow and plans to opena new office in Red Bank this year.

Habitat Bergen

Habitat Bergen seeks to eliminate povertyhousing and homelessness by working in partnership with peoplein need. The nonprofit organization uses volunteer labor anddonated funds and materials to build or rehabilitate houses andsells them interest free at cost to low-income families. Theprospective homeowner helps with the construction of the home.

“During this global pandemic, the need forsafe and secure housing has never been more important. For morethan 26 years, Habitat Bergen has been committed to helpingstruggling families achieve the dream of home ownership. We areso appreciative of the Robert J. Wilkens Insurance Agency’scontinued support of our important work! We are currentlyfundraising to complete construction of a three bedroom, singlefamily house that will soon be the home of a veteran family,”said Maureen Cameron, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanityof Bergen County in Westwood.

Business Blends With Philanthropy

Wilkens combines a passion for professionalismwith philanthropy. Other nonprofit organizations also benefitedfrom John and Robert J. Wilkens Insurance Agency’sphilanthropy. Serving on the Darren Drake Foundation’s board oftrustees, Wilkens helped the relatively new nonprofit raisefunds for individuals to learn and pursue vocational careers inan accredited program. The Foundation honors the legacy ofDarren Drake, who was killed in a 2017 terrorist attack in NewYork City.

For the past two years, he has served on TheCommunity Chest of eastern Bergen County’s board of managers andparticipates on the Development and Special Events Committees.During that time, he worked with the agency to raise over$10,000 from its staff and partner insurance carriers for TheChest’s events.

In Demarest, he also provided sponsorships forseveral organizations, including the Demarest 5K with proceedscontributed to the Demarest PTO, Demarest Day and Fireworkscelebration, and St. Joseph’s Church’s events. Hisphilanthropic interests and support extend to nationalorganizations, including St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital,Shriners Hospital for Children, and the Jimmy V Foundation.

About Robert J. Wilkens Insurance Agency

For 30 years, Robert J. Wilkens InsuranceAgency has provided insurance coverage custom tailored to meetindividual, family and business needs. Working with a range ofhighly rated insurance carriers, the company offers the highestlevel of quality protection to customers in New Jersey, NewYork, Pennsylvania, and Florida. As a result of its commitmentto individual service, the agency’s growth emanates from a solidreferral basis and by providing customers with confidence inknowing caring, professional industry experts will resolve theirconcerns in a timely fashion.

For further information about Robert J.Wilkens Insurance Agency, visithttps://wilkensagency.com/or contact (201) 343-1741. Stay updated about the company’sactivities on Facebook and LinkedIn.

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