December 18, 2017
Making the Holidays Brighter in Our Communities
Posted in Collections and drives and Events by Marilou Ubungen
Every year, Windermere offices throughout the Western U.S. host events to help make the holidays a little brighter for our neighbors in need. From food drives to fundraisers, here are just a few examples of how our offices are giving back this holiday season.
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November 14, 2016
Helping Fight Holiday Hunger in Our Communities
Posted in Collections and drives 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.v
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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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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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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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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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