South County Outreach Needs You More Than Ever

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We at Conrey Insurance Brokers and Risk Managers want to continue supporting our community during these trying times. One of our favorite causes, South County Outreach, needs your help. Although most of us are “Safe at Home”, many in our community were already struggling with a lack of food, housing and more. These individuals and families are now more at risk than ever and need your help, especially in this time of uncertainty.

South County Outreach is open and still assisting those in need.  Please read the attached to see how you can help – it’s now more important than ever to lend a hand if you can.

To learn more about South County Outreach, visit their website here.

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South County Outreach Festival of Trees

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The Holidays are a time to give back and to be thankful for what you have. During this time South County Outreach does just that with their Festival of Trees. Join South County Outreach at their 6th annual celebration of this event, which raises both awareness and funds to help those individuals and families who need food, shelter, and much more during this holiday season.

For all of the Event Information and to see what else South County Outreach does click here.

Common Home Owners Insurance Claims

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Part of the American dream is home ownership, but there are plenty of risks that come with that responsibility. Here are six of the most common homeowner’s insurance claims and what you can do to mitigate your risk.

At Conrey Insurance we want to ensure that you know the risks of owning your own home. To speak with a member of the Conrey Team, call (877) 450-1872 or contact us and experience The Conrey Difference for yourself.

September Live Well, Work Well Newsletter

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The Live Well, Work Well newsletter is an employee newsletter that is produced monthly and covers topics like health, wellness, fitness, nutrition and personal finance. This month’s newsletter discusses how spending time outdoors can improve your health, provides tips for making healthy food choices at restaurants and highlights veganism. Browse the September Live Well, Work Well Newsletter here. Learn more about the health benefits of spending time outdoors and how to make smart food choices at restaurants with this brief video.

Stay up to date on topics that are important to you on our blog page. We are here to help no matter what. To speak with a member of the Conrey Team, Call (877) 450-1872 or contact us and experience The Conrey Difference for yourself.

Preparing for Wildfires

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Each year wildfire season is continuing to get worse. Wildfires devastate large areas of land and in some instances can be very hard for Firefighters to contain. This video includes six tips to help you stay safe and protect your property during wildfire season.

At Conrey Insurance we want to ensure that you are protected from the devastation that can take place during wildfire season. To speak with a member of the Conrey Team, call (877) 450-1872 or contact us and experience The Conrey Difference for yourself.

Staying Safe in the Workplace

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This Safety Focused video discusses treating pain without opioids and avoiding sprains and strains. It is important to know the effects of taking an opioid when you are in pain and how usage over time may lead to addiction. Equally important is knowing different techniques to avoid different sprains and strains and keeping your muscles as healthy as possible.

At Conrey Insurance we want to ensure that you know how to treat pain and avoid damage to your muscles. To speak with a member of the Conrey Team, call (877) 450-1872 or contact us and experience The Conrey Difference for yourself.

Summer Safety Tips

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This colorful infographic outlines important safety tips to keep in mind to stay safe during the summer. Whether you are having a relaxing day at home, a fun time at the beach, or any other great summer activity these tips will help you have safe summer fun.

At Conrey Insurance we want to insure that you have a fun but safe Summer. To speak with a member of the Conrey Team, call (877) 450-1872 or contact us and experience The Conrey Difference for yourself.

Using Fireworks Safely

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Celebrate our nation’s birthday without injuries. Remember these safety tips to have a fun, safe celebration with fireworks. Firework’s safety is important on every street across America and with these tips you can be the expert on your own.

At Conrey Insurance we want to insure that you know what the risks are of using fireworks and make sure you have a safe 4th of July. To speak with a member of the Conrey Team, call (877) 450-1872 or contact us and experience The Conrey Difference for yourself.

Make an Impact With Your Donations This Thanksgiving

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On Thanksgiving, it is important to remember that there are many people who could use something to be thankful for. Around 4,700 people are homeless in Orange County and a whopping 11% of the population lives below the poverty line; that’s almost 350,000 people. As a result, canned food drives, donations, and volunteer work can really benefit those who have fallen on hard times. You can help make their season bright for just a few dollars and a stop by your local donation center. Here are a few centers that serve the Orange County area, as well as some tips so that your donations can go farther to help those in need.

Where to Serve: Donation Centers in OC

There are several donation centers and charitable organizations that serve Orange County.

South County Outreach is one of our favorite programs here at Conrey Insurance Brokers. This organization sponsors independence and helps those in need through food distribution, clothing vouchers, affordable childcare, and job skills training. In addition to being able to choose where monetary donations go, they offer many easy ways to donate, including by mail, in person, or online. For more information on the organization, their most needed items, or how to make monetary donations, click here.

Another outreach program that plays a role in helping local families is the Orange County Rescue Mission. In addition to offering transitional housing, meals, job training programs, and other resources, the rescue mission serves over 300,000 meals to needy families during the holiday season. A donation of just $1.50 helps them to provide a real Thanksgiving dinner to families in need and their Turkey Trot is a fun way for runners of all skill levels to help give back and raise awareness. For more information, visit them on their website.

Tips for Donating: How to Do the Most

  • Canned and non-perishable donations are amazing gifts that can be used by families year-round, however, they are often high in sodium. If you are purchasing canned food at the store, consider looking for low sodium options or donating often forgotten items such as peanut butter.
  • If you are cleaning out your pantry for donations, be sure to check the expiration dates on the cans.
  • Consider making a monetary donation. Often times, rescue organizations have partnerships with local grocers and growers and can often procure a large amount of fresh, healthy food for a small amount of money. For this reason, the organization itself can often make better use of money that would otherwise go to canned foods.

Here at Conrey Insurance Brokers, we want to encourage you to support those who need a bit of extra help. The holidays are a great time to reflect on what we’re thankful for and how we can help those who may struggle with the things we often take for granted. Families of all circumstances, types, and sizes matter. We believe that whether a business or an individual, making a difference in our local community is one of the most important things we all can do; that’s The Conrey Difference.

The Conrey Insurance Brokers Team Came together to Help a Charity in Need

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On August 14th, Conrey Insurance Brokers client and favorite charity, South County Outreach, had a water leak at their facility. This leak spoiled much of the perishable food supplies in the food pantry. The charity had just wrapped up an amazing Back to School event the day before – passing out backpacks full of supplies, shoes and offering haircuts. Then the following evening, a water pipe burst. Sadly, it was not discovered until volunteers arrived the next morning. Luckily, over 4,000 pounds of food was transported to other Orange County Food Pantries to avoid more lost rations.

Unfortunately the computer lab, which is used by the underemployed and unemployed, suffered much damage as well. Many people in the community rely on these tools provided by South County Outreach to improve their computer skills, send job applications or print resumes. You can learn more about the community coming together in this time of need, or help replenish supplies by visiting the South County Outreach website here.

Upon hearing about this unfortunate situation, the team at Conrey Insurance Brokers rallied together to help the charity restock much-needed food items through a food drive at their Tustin office. A large bin was placed in the office to fill with non-perishable foods. Once filled, the bin weighed over 100 pounds and was overflowing when volunteers came to make the pickup!

At Conrey Insurance Brokers and Risk Managers, we understand the importance of coming together in times of need. We strive to help make the community a better place. That’s the Conrey Difference. Again, to help support South County Outreach, please visit their website here.