January 23, 2019
Windermere Foundation Surpasses $38 Million In Total Donations Raised
Posted in Windermere Foundation by Marilou Ubungen
2018 concluded with another great year of fundraising and giving for the Windermere Foundation, thanks to the continued support of Windermere franchise owners, agents, staff, and the community. Nearly $2.5 million was raised in 2018, bringing our grand total to over $38 million raised since the Foundation’s inception in 1989!
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December 19, 2018
Creating Caring Connections With Mary Ann Vandergriff
Posted in Windermere Foundation by Guest Author
When people in the West Seattle community are in need, they’ve learned they can turn to Windermere broker Mary Ann Vandergriff. After a company backed out of providing turkeys for 40 elementary school families the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, the school’s family support worker called Vandergriff in a panic. Just a few phone calls later, the big-hearted broker had rounded up 40 vouchers for...
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December 17, 2018
Bringing Warmth And Good Cheer For The Holidays
Posted in Community and Windermere Foundation by Marilou Ubungen
The winter holiday season is one of our favorites! It is also a busy time of the year for Windermere offices, as many are working with local non-profits to support families who need a little extra help during the holidays. From running clothing drives to hosting free photo events with Santa, our agents and offices are out in their communities helping those in need have a warm and merry holiday.
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December 03, 2018
A Lifetime of Making a Difference - Joan Tate Allen
Posted in Community and Windermere Foundation by Marilou Ubungen
Tis the season when we look back upon the year and give thanks for all that we have and count our blessings. At Windermere, we are thankful for all who generously donate to the Windermere Foundation, and we are grateful to have franchise owners and agents who go above and beyond to make a difference in the communities where they live and work.
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November 14, 2018
Windermere Foundation to Donate $25,000 to California Community Foundation Wildfire Relief Fund
Posted in Windermere Foundation by John Trupin
Like much of the nation, we’ve been heartbroken by the horrifying images and statistics rolling in as California suffers from the worst wildfires in the state’s history. For our staff, agents, and franchise owners who live and work in the affected areas, it’s a threat to their clients, their families, and their communities. Everything that Windermere is is thanks to the hard work and...
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October 30, 2018
Helping Students Realize Their Dreams Through Scholarship Programs
Posted in Community and Windermere Foundation by Christine Wood
Through donations from Windermere agents, staff, franchise owners, and the community, the Windermere Foundation has been able to donate to local scholarship programs that help students in need realize their dreams of furthering their education.
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October 15, 2018
Help Homeless Youth Stay Warm This Winter
Posted in Seahawks, Community, and Windermere Foundation by Marilou Ubungen
Windermere and the Seattle Seahawks have come together to help #Tacklehomelessness in our community. As part of that campaign, Windermere is hosting a "We've Got You Covered" winter drive to benefit YouthCare. Please help homeless youth stay warm during the cold winter months by donating new hats, scarves, gloves/mittens, and warm socks at our participating offices.
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August 29, 2018
Providing Scholarships and School Supplies to Students in Need
Posted in Windermere Foundation by Marilou Ubungen
It’s that time of year again! As families prepare to send their kids back to school, Windermere agents have been out in their communities raising money to support programs that provide school supplies and scholarships to students in need.
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July 23, 2018
Windermere Foundation Donates Nearly $1 Million During First Half of 2018
Posted in Windermere Foundation by Christine Wood
Thanks to the generosity of Windermere agents, staff, franchise owners, and the community, the Windermere Foundation has proudly donated a total of $920,351 so far this year to non-profit organizations that provide services to low-income and homeless families. This brings the total amount of money that the Windermere Foundation has raised since 1989 to over $36 million.
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May 10, 2018
Helping Fight Hunger in Our Communities
Posted in Windermere Foundation by Marilou Ubungen
Many families do not have access to food assistance programs during the summer. And the national summer meal programs reach only a small percentage of children who need help when school is not in session--around 16 percent. That is why many of our Windermere offices choose to support local non-profits that provide weekend and summer meals to children and families in need.
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