在节日期间，Windermere在美国西部的办事处与一些杰出的组织合作，为低收入和无家可归的家庭提供援助和服务。 感谢所有帮助悦博体育当地社区有需要的人使这个季节更加光明的人。 以下是温德米尔基金会在12月举办的一些活动的摘要。

Windermere Marysville – 圣诞节的房子

On December 5, agents with the Windermere Marysville office spent the day helping low income families “shop” at 圣诞节的房子—the donation store at the Everett Boys and Girls Club. 圣诞节的房子 是一家位于华盛顿州埃弗雷特的100%志愿者非营利组织，为斯诺霍米什县符合条件的低收入父母提供机会，为他们的孩子选择免费的节日礼物。 温德米尔·马里斯维尔的探员在过去的七年里一直志愿参加这个活动。

“Christmas was always a very special time when I was young, and I just cannot imagine a child not getting a present,” said Windermere agent Connie Redden. “Volunteering at Christmas house is both fun and rewarding. We have the opportunity to put a smile on the face of a truly grateful parent who now has gifts to put under the tree for their children.”

“Having never participated at 圣诞节的房子, I had no idea what to expect,” said Windermere agent Judie Chambers. “The first family I assisted had ten children. 帮助这么多的家庭是多么有益的经历啊。 Thank goodness for all those who donated toys and clothing to such a worthy cause.”

“圣诞节的房子 to me represents the true meaning of Christmas,” said Windermere agent Laurie McKenzie. “It was such a blessing to serve and assist others in making a difference in their lives.”

“This was my first year with 圣诞节的房子,” said Windermere agent Rose Morrison. “I had the most gratifying experience working with this wonderful program for families in need.”

Windermere Real Estate/East, Inc. – Target for Kids Event

On December 1, instead of having a company holiday party, the Windermere Real Estate/East, Inc. offices participated in their “Target for Kids” event. 这个活动给了有需要的孩子们一个为家人购买节日礼物的机会。 这些孩子是悦博体育通过与位于金县东部的学校和/或慈善组织合作而选出的。 当孩子们购物并与圣诞老人合影时，特工会陪同他们。 所有的礼物都由代理人现场包装好，让孩子们带回家。

Windermere Mount Baker – Toy Drive for Treehouse

每年的11月和12月，温德米尔山贝克办事处的代理人都会为他们的树屋玩具募捐活动筹集资金。 这是他们与树屋合作的第10个年头，今年代理商捐赠了1900多美元，其中包括一张1000美元的支票，四张送给Old Navy的礼品卡，以及900美元的衣服、艺术布景、玩具、化妆品、靴子和两个滑雪板，这些都是在他们的节日午餐会上送到树屋的。

Windermere Woodinville – The Forgotten Children’s Fund

The Windermere Woodinville office hosted their annual holiday party for the community on December 7, where they collected donations for The Forgotten Children’s Fund. 他们提供现场节日音乐、零食、饮料，以及与圣诞老人的免费合影（也欢迎宠物！）

Windermere Professional Partners offices – Multicare树屋

On Saturday, December 8, agents from the three Windermere Professional Partners offices in Tacoma volunteered to cook and serve dinner at Multicare树屋, a housing facility for families to stay when their children are sick or receiving care at Multicare’s Mary Bridge’s Pediatric Intensive Care Unit or Tacoma Generals Neonatal ICU. 这为家庭省去了长途往返医院或支付酒店房间费用的痛苦和费用。 代理商有一个美好的时间，确保家庭在树屋有一个伟大的晚餐和美味的圣诞礼物！

Windermere West Seattle – Santa Paws Event and Coats for Kids Coat Drive

温德米尔西西雅图办事处于12月8日举行了一年一度的圣诞老人之爪活动，为社区成员和他们的宠物提供与圣诞老人的免费照片。 They also kicked-off their Coats for Kids Coat Drive for the children of West Seattle and Concord Elementary—collecting new or gently used warm winter coats.

Windermere Alderwood – Clothing Drive for 圣文森特·德·保罗

During the months of November and early December, the agents at the Windermere Alderwood office held a clothing drive for 圣文森特·德·保罗. 该办公室希望鼓励良性竞争，因此代理商和工作人员分成三组。 在一个月的时间里，这些团队悦博体育通过清理自己的衣柜，与社区和客户互动，竞争收集最多的衣服。 他们的行动非常成功； 他们把捐赠的物品装满了一整辆卡车。

Windermere Monroe – Winter Clothing Drive for “迈出下一步”

During the month of December, the Windermere Monroe office held its second annual winter clothing drive for 迈出下一步 – a drop-in and networking center for homeless and those in need of assistance in the Snohomish Valley area. 他们收集的物品包括外套、手套、帽子、帐篷、防水布、不易腐烂的食物、袜子、尿布和个人卫生用品。

Windermere Mukilteo – Holiday Family Drive

在过去的11年里，Windermere Mukilteo办公室的代理人每年都会悦博体育通过向他们的年度假日家庭活动捐款来庆祝节日。 Through their work with the Mukilteo食物银行 and representatives of the Mukilteo Schools, two families are selected every year to receive gifts and a gift card for groceries. This year, $815 was donated by the agents and $100 was donated from the recipient family of last year’s Holiday Family Drive. 斯诺霍米什县温德米尔基金会也捐赠了500美元。 一旦筹集到所有的资金，代理商就会购买礼物，并将它们包装好并发送出去。 It’s a wonderful tradition that the agents look forward to each year.

Windermere Ballard – Salvation Army Toy ‘N Joy Drive

In December, the Windermere Ballard office participated in the local Salvation Army’s Toy ‘N Joy Drive. 悦博体育通过他们的努力，他们能够向当地各种杂货店捐赠150多个玩具和大量礼品卡，给非常需要的家庭。

Walla Walla – Toys for Tots Drive

In December, the Windermere Walla Walla office collected donations for the Walla Walla Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Sixth Annual Toys for Tots Drive. 悦博体育通过当地企业和组织的共同努力，他们能够为沃拉沃拉和哥伦比亚县的996名当地儿童提供玩具。

Windermere Seattle-Lakeview – Holiday Drive for YouthCare

In December, the Windermere Seattle-Lakeview office held a holiday drive for YouthCare to collect clothing and other necessities like toiletries, sheet sets and towels, and bus tickets. YouthCare’s mission is to build confidence and self-sufficiency for homeless youth by providing a continuum of care that includes outreach, basic services, emergency shelter, housing, counseling, education, and employment training.