March 30, 2015
Clear the Clutter and Help Others in Need!
Posted in Collections and drives by Marilou Ubungen
Your junk could be someone else’s treasure or be resold to provide funding for programs that help people in need. There are a lot of other non-profit, charitable organizations in your area that would be more than willing to take your spring-cleaning discards. Here is a list of some organizations to give you an idea of the many possibilities.
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December 24, 2014
Windermere Offices Make Christmas a Little Brighter for Those in Need
Posted in Collections and drives by Marilou Ubungen
When people come together and rally for a good cause, they can accomplish great things. And it’s that spirit of giving and compassion that makes the holidays such a special time of the year. It’s also a favorite time of year for many of our Windermere offices with “all hands on deck” as owners, agents, and staff shop for, wrap, and deliver gifts to those who would not have such a happy holiday.
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August 07, 2014
Please Donate to Our Kicks for Kids Sneaker Drive
Posted in Collections and drives by Marilou Ubungen
While many kids enjoy the final days of summer, their families are getting ready for the upcoming school year. Sadly, the thought of going back to school can be a stressful time for some kids, because they don’t have something that most of us take for granted—a pair of shoes.
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November 27, 2013
Warm Toes and Warm Hearts
Posted in Collections and drives and Events by Marilou Ubungen
On November 16, attendees from selected Spokane area schools, Anna Ogden Hall, a women’s shelter, and Family Promise, a homeless transition program, were able to select boots at the Windermere Annual Boots & Gloves event.
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August 28, 2013
Providing basic necessities for back-to-school
Posted in Collections and drives by Marilou Ubungen
It’s that time of year, when summer vacations are wrapping up and families are preparing for their children to go back to school—which means purchasing new clothes and new school supplies. However, for many families, budgets are tight and it’s difficult to provide their kids with even the most basic of necessities.
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April 03, 2013
Building Better Communities – March Edition
Posted in Collections and drives by Marilou Ubungen
Windermere offices throughout our network work with local organizations year-round to raise money for the Windermere Foundation and their local communities. In 2011, we launched the “Building Better Communities, One Home Sale at a Time” campaign, to raise awareness for some of the amazing community partnerships our offices and agents have developed.
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January 18, 2013
Foundation Holiday Recap
Posted in Collections and drives by Marilou Ubungen
During the holiday season, Windermere offices throughout the Western U.S. worked with some outstanding organizations to provide assistance and services to low-income and homeless families. Thank you to all who helped make this season brighter for those in need in our local communities. Here is a recap of some of the Windermere Foundation activities that took place in December.
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August 23, 2012
Helping our kids start the school year right
Posted in Collections and drives by Tara Sharp
Summer has flown by and it is hard to believe school will be starting for most students in the next few weeks. For many of us, we have special memories associated with the start of a new school year. From seeing our friends for the first time all season, to a new fall wardrobe and all new school supplies to start the year. Unfortunately, many of the kids will not be so lucky this year.
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December 21, 2010
There are secret Santas amongst us…
Posted in Collections and drives and Inspiration and ideas by Tara Sharp
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November 17, 2009
Tips for holding a food drive
Posted in Collections and drives and Inspiration and ideas by Christine Wood
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