We were reminded that philanthropy is not a one-size-fits-all proposition – and it got us thinking about our own charitable efforts at Windermere. While we’re incredibly proud of what we’ve been able to achieve through the Windermere Foundation, can we do more? The answer is always yes. For us, that comes in the form of our annual Community Service Day.

If you are looking around your home and thinking to yourself that it’s time to de-clutter, the summer months provide an ideal time to hold a garage sale. But if that sounds like too big of an undertaking, there are other options available to you thanks to popular resale sites like eBay and Craigslist.

The Windermere Foundation disbursed $276,547 to non-profit organizations during the first quarter of 2014, including 117 grants, with an average grant size of $2,364.

Your outdoor living space can be more than just a place to spend time with family and friends; it can be your sanctuary as well.