May 10, 2018
Helping Fight Hunger in Our Communities
Posted in News from the Foundation by Marilou Ubungen
Many families do not have access to food assistance programs during the summer. And the national summer meal programs reach only a small percentage of children who need help when school is not in session--around 16 percent. That is why many of our Windermere offices choose to support local non-profits that provide weekend and summer meals to children and families in need.
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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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May 17, 2017
Windermere Helps Fight Food Insecurity by Funding Weekend and Summer Meal Programs
Posted in News from the 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 Events 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 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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September 02, 2016
Raising money for those in need—one putt at a time.
Posted in Events 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 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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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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