April 23, 2018
Windermere Foundation Nears $36 Million in Total Donations Raised!
Posted in News from the Foundation by Christine Wood
Thanks to the generosity of Windermere agents and the community, the Windermere Foundation collected over $330,000 in donations during the first quarter of 2018. Individual contributions and fundraisers accounted for 58 percent of the donations, while 42 percent came from donations through Windermere agent commissions. So far, we have raised a total of $35,869,961 in donations since 1989...
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March 28, 2018
Windermere Foundation by the Numbers
Posted in News from the Foundation by Christine Wood
In 2017, the Windermere Foundation raised over $2.4 million in donations, bringing the total to over $35 million raised since we started this effort in 1989. The infographic shows how donation dollars are put to use. The largest share (33 percent) supported Youth and Child Programs to fund things such as programs for underprivileged students, and resources for children in crisis.
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February 28, 2018
Read Across America Day: Assisting Our Communities with Literacy Programs
Posted in Inspiration and ideas by Zacarias Dumas
Read Across America Day was created by the National Education Association (NEA) and is held annually to promote reading for children and young adults. This day was created on March 2, 1998, and coincides with the popular American children’s book writer Dr. Seuss’s birthday.
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January 25, 2018
Windermere Foundation Surpasses $35 Million In Giving
Posted in Windermere Foundation by Christine Wood
The Windermere Foundation had another banner year in 2017, raising even more than it did the prior year thanks to the continued support of Windermere franchise owners, agents, staff, and the community. Over $2.4 million was raised in 2017, which is an increase of eight percent over the previous year. This brings our total to over $35.5 million raised since the start of the Windermere Foundation...
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December 18, 2017
Making the Holidays Brighter in Our Communities
Posted in Collections and drives and Events by Marilou Ubungen
Every year, Windermere offices throughout the Western U.S. host events to help make the holidays a little brighter for our neighbors in need. From food drives to fundraisers, here are just a few examples of how our offices are giving back this holiday season.
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October 30, 2017
Windermere Foundation Has Raised over $1,500,000 So Far This Year!
Posted in Windermere Foundation by Christine Wood
Thanks to the generosity of Windermere agents and the community, the Windermere Foundation collected over $1,537,000 in donations through the third quarter of 2017. This is an increase of nine percent compared to this time last year! Individual contributions and fundraisers accounted for 62 percent of the donations, while 38 percent came from donations through Windermere agent commissions.
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August 24, 2017
Windermere Offices Help Fulfill Back-to-School Needs
Posted in Windermere Foundation by Marilou Ubungen
For school supplies alone, the average spend per child is $104, which can be a lot for parents who are having difficulties just trying to make ends meet. Thankfully, through donations from the Windermere Foundation, many of our Windermere offices are able to support local nonprofit organizations that provide backpacks, supplies, and other back-to-school necessities to children in need.
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July 17, 2017
Windermere Foundation Has Donated Nearly $1,000,000 This Year!
Posted by Christine Wood
Each Windermere office has its own Windermere Foundation fund account that they use to make donations to organizations in their communities. Year to date, a total of $979,486 has been disbursed to non-profit organizations dedicated to providing services to low-income and homeless families throughout the Western U.S.
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May 17, 2017
Windermere Helps Fight Food Insecurity by Funding Weekend and Summer Meal Programs
Posted in News from the Foundation by Marilou Ubungen
Through the Windermere Foundation, many Windermere offices throughout our network support programs that provide weekend and summer meal programs. These programs help girls and boys at risk of hunger get access to nutritious meals outside of school.
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April 27, 2017
Over half-a-million dollars has been disbursed to non-profits so far this year!
Posted by Christine Wood
Generous donations to the Windermere Foundation over the years have enabled Windermere offices to continue to support local non-profits like the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless.
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