Because We Care
Since 1996 we have had the opportunity to support many charitable groups in Windsor-Essex. We proudly support community based organizations and celebrates charities that help our community. We are proud lead sponsors of the local charities we partner with on a regular basis because we care about improving and creating a community in which we are all proud to be a part of.
Families First Coat Drive
Run for Rocky
Camp Brombal
Families First proudly supports
Amherstburg Bike Rodeo
As a COMMUNITY PARTNER with VON Windsor-Essex, Families First is proud to support education and awareness in Windsor-Essex.
For more information on this educational program please visit:
www.thehospice.ca
The Windsor Goodfellows Club has been a cherished part of this community for over 100 years. Supported entirely through donations and receiving no government grants, the Windsor Goodfellows provides thousands of area families with assistance and support throughout the year, including a food bank, school breakfast programs, children’s footwear program, and much more.
We are the event sponsor of the Annual Windsor Goodfellows Golf Classic which in recent years has raised over $30,000.
THE BREAKFAST PROGRAM
We are proud lead sponsors of the Windsor Goodfellows Families First Breakfast Program which provides breakfast for more than 1,800 children locally, each and every day.
The Breakfast Program is sponsored by Families First, facilitated by the Windsor Goodfellows, and made possible by individual volunteers within the surrounding communities.
The Program offers breakfast to all students through Windsor Goodfellows from 8:00 am until 8:45 am every morning. Any food that is left over is then used for snacks at recess or at lunch time.On average, the Breakfast Program serves breakfast each school day to 1100 students.
Students often have choices such as:
• A variety of cold cereals
• Pancakes
• Toast with peanut butter & jam
• Bagels with cream cheese
• In addition to a choice of juice or milk
March 21, 2016
Parent, Brian A.
Managing Director Former Owner of Families First Funeral Home & Tribute Centre Inc.
With his partner and wife Mary-Lynn
New business opened May 6, 1996
Father of Alex, Ray and Chantelle
AFFILIATIONS & COMMUNITY SERVICE
BREAVEMENT AUTORITY OF ONTARIO
- Brian Parent
2014-present one of the founding members of the board of directors.
Board Member Windsor Goodfellows -
Jennifer Wells
Jan 2018 - Present
Windsor Goodfellows Golf Tournament Committee Chair -
Jennifer Wells
2013-Present
Sacred Heart Church, Lasalle
- Sherri Tovell
Parish Council Member & Eucharistic Minister
2016 - present
ESSEX REGIONAL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY - Brian Parent
2015- present member of the board of directors
Committee for Collège Boréal - Jessica Sylvestre
Funeral Service Education Advisory
2014-present
Windsor Essex Chamber of Commerce - Business Excellence Awards Judge -
Jennifer Wells
2017-2018
VICTORIAN ORDER OF NURSES ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION
- Brian Parent
Windsor-Essex County Branch
2005-present, Past President of Board of Directors.
Ontario Funeral Service Association
- Sherri Tovell
Board Member
2016- present
VICTIM SERVICES, BOARD OF MANAGEMENT
- Brian Parent
1999- 2011 again in 2013-, Currently serving a 3rd term as President
Perinatal & Pediatric Bereavement Committee
- Jessica Sylvestre
A current member at Windsor Regional Hospital
2016-present
Member of The Ontario Funeral Service Association
- Brian Parent
1982 to present. Past President and co-chair of legislative review.
BOFS/BAO Licensing Exam Committee
- Kate Laub
2011-2017 Member of Board Licensing Exam Committee
LaSalle Community Foundation
- Brian Parent
2006-2011, Member of the Board of Directors and one of the founding members of the LaSalle Community Foundation.
Member of Windsor & Essex District Chamber of Commerce
- Brian Parent
1996 to present. Recipient of the 2006 Entrepreneur Of The Year Award
and Business Of The Year Award 2010
Member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church - Tara Breckles
2015 - present
Member of the National Funeral Directors Association
- Brian Parent
2002 to present.
Funeral Service Association of Canada
- Brian Parent
1998 to Present
Member, Knights of Columbus
- Brian Parent 1980 to present, Council 4386 South Windsor, member.
Western Ontario Funeral Director’s Association
- Brian Parent
1983 to present,
1986 to present. Past President & Member of the Board of Management - 1988 to 1995).
Windsor & Essex County Funeral Director’s Association
- Brian Parent
1983-present, Past President & Member of the Board of Management 1986 to 1991.
*In addition to my administrative responsibilities, I assisted with the planning, co-ordination and conducting of various presentations to enhance communications between funeral directors, clergy and community.
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Windsor, Ontario
- Brian Parent
Windsor Goodfellows Golf Tournament Board Members
Courtney Wilkinson-Lightfoot, Marco Sperduti
2013 - present
INSTRUCTOR For Level I Palliative Care Training 1996 to 2007 - Brian Parent
Member of Order of the Golden Rule - Brian Parent
ONTARIO BOARD OF FUNERAL SERVICES, Board of Management - Brian Parent
PROVINCE OF ONTARIO RED TAPE COMMISSION - Brian Parent
CHAIR OF THE ONTARIO HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE - Brian Parent
Past Member, Board of Management, Belle River Recreation Committee - Brian Parent
Past Chairman, Belle River Business Association, Belle River, Ontario - Brian Parent
Past Coordinator, Catholic Engaged Encounter of Southwestern Ontario - Brian Parent