September 02, 2016
Raising money for those in need—one putt at a time.
Posted in Events by Marilou Ubungen
Thanks to fundraisers like these golf tournaments, as well as a variety of other fundraisers held by our offices throughout the year, the Windermere Foundation is able to continue to support non-profit organizations that provide services to low-income and homeless families throughout the Western U.S.
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August 10, 2016
Helping Children and Families Gear-up for Back to School
Posted in Collections and drives by Christine Wood
Getting your children prepared to go back to school is stressful enough. We all want to make sure that they are adequately prepared for the upcoming year. Now imagine that you also have to worry about how you’re going to pay for new clothing, shoes and school supplies—it can be quite overwhelming! Many parents just aren’t able to afford all of the back-to-school necessities.
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July 13, 2016
Windermere Foundation Quarterly Report
Posted in News from the Foundation by Christine Wood
Thanks to your generous donations, the Windermere Foundation has collected nearly $818,000 in donations during the first half of 2016. This is an increase of 11 percent compared to this time last year!
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June 14, 2016
Support Your Local Food Banks During the Summer
Posted in Collections and drives by Marilou Ubungen
Did you know that June is fresh fruits and vegetables month? That’s great if you can afford them. However, they are a luxury for people who struggle to provide even just the basic necessities for their families. Many families rely on their local food banks as a regular supplemental food source. And of those families, 84 percent of households with children report purchasing the cheapest food...
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May 18, 2016
Summer camps provide invaluable learning and socialization opportunities for youth
Posted in Grant recipients by Marilou Ubungen
Summer camps and summer programs for youth not only keep them occupied while on break from school, it provides them with a safe place to be while their parents are at work, and gives them learning experiences that will help them throughout their lives.
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April 20, 2016
Windermere Foundation Quarterly Report
Posted in News from the Foundation by Christine Wood
Thanks to you and the wonderful support that the Windermere Foundation has received so far this year, we have disbursed nearly $470,000 to non-profit organizations dedicated to providing services to low-income and homeless families throughout the Western U.S.
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March 03, 2016
Windermere Foundation 2015 Infographic
Posted in News from the Foundation by Marilou Ubungen
The following infographic shows the types of services funded by the Windermere Foundation, and illustrates how even a small amount can make a big difference for low-income and homeless children and their families.
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February 25, 2016
YMCA Kids Hoop It Up at Half-Time Fundraiser Show
Posted in Events by Marilou Ubungen
Three youth from the University Family YMCA participated in this year’s event on Saturday, February 20th. The Foundation donated $100 for each free-throw that was made during the special half-time event, with a minimum $1,000 donation. The three YMCA kids put on a great show this year, wowing the crowd by making 12 baskets!
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February 08, 2016
Windermere Foundation 2015 Year in Review
Posted in Windermere Foundation by Christine Wood
2015 was an incredible year for the Windermere Foundation. We reached a goal that we set back in 2013, which was to raise $30 million in total donations by the end of 2015. Not only did we reach that milestone, we did it three months early, thanks to the support of Windermere owners, agents, and staff that increased their giving, held more fundraisers, and brought new donors into the fold.
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January 25, 2016
Make 2016 A Year of Service
Posted in Collections and drives by Marilou Ubungen
If you did not get a chance to volunteer on MLK Day, there are many opportunities for you to get involved and help out others in your community throughout the year. You can visit Serve.gov to find volunteer opportunities near you. Here are some ideas for how you can help out in your community:
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