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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December 09, 2015
Embracing the Spirit of Giving
Posted in Events by Marilou Ubungen
The holiday season seems to bring out the best in people. And at Windermere, when our offices see a need, they act on it.
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November 19, 2015
Providing food for the holidays and the rest of the year
Posted in Windermere Foundation by Marilou Ubungen
It’s that time of year again when many of our Windermere offices are out in their communities helping to collect donations and raise money for their local area food banks. Many people rely on the food they get from food banks to feed their families. Don’t know where to go to donate? You can check with your local Windermere office to see how you can help.
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November 05, 2015
Windermere Foundation Quarterly Report Q3 2015
Posted in News from the Foundation by Christine Wood
Many people in our communities struggle each day to have their most basic needs met. But thanks to contributions from Windermere owners, agents, staff and our community partners, the Windermere Foundation has been able to donate $1,359,000 so far this year to organizations that provide services to low-income and homeless families throughout the Western U.S.
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