May 17, 2017
Windermere Helps Fight Food Insecurity by Funding Weekend and Summer Meal Programs
Posted in Windermere 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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March 02, 2017
Read Across America Day: Supporting Literacy Programs in Our Communities
Posted in Windermere Foundation by Marilou Ubungen
Today is Read Across America Day! Although not officially a national holiday, it is observed across the country by schools and libraries, taking a lead role in promoting the day. You can observe the day by picking up an interesting book and reading it with a child.
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November 21, 2016
Windermere Winter Drive Collects over 3,500 Items for Homeless Youth
Posted in Community and Windermere Foundation by Marilou Ubungen
As part of Windermere’s #tacklehomelessness campaign with the Seattle Seahawks, 38 Windermere offices* in King and Snohomish Counties collected new hats, scarves, gloves/mittens, and warm socks for Windermere’s “We’ve Got You Covered” winter drive. The recipient of these donations was YouthCare, a non-profit that provides support and services to homeless youth throughout the Puget Sound area.
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November 14, 2016
Helping Fight Holiday Hunger in Our Communities
Posted in Windermere Foundation by Marilou Ubungen
The holiday season is a time in which Windermere offices across our network come together to help those in need in their communities. Here are just a few of the events that our offices are involved in this month to help fight hunger.
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October 17, 2016
Help Us Keep Homeless Youth Warm This Winter
Posted in Community by Marilou Ubungen
As proud as we are of our #tacklehomelessness campaign and the money we’re raising, we know we can do more. That’s why we’re excited to announce Windermere’s “We’ve Got You Covered” winter drive benefitting YouthCare. Each night in Seattle, nearly 1,000 young people are homeless. And with the winter months quickly approaching, YouthCare is in dire need of survival supplies..
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September 02, 2016
Raising money for those in need—one putt at a time.
Posted in Community and Windermere Foundation 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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June 14, 2016
Support Your Local Food Banks During the Summer
Posted in Windermere Foundation 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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March 02, 2016
Windermere Foundation 2015 Infographic
Posted in Windermere 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 Windermere Foundation 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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January 25, 2016
Make 2016 A Year of Service
Posted in Community and Windermere Foundation 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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