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After taking three years off due to the global pandemic, we finally welcomed back our company-wide charity event, Weidner Cares! Weidner Cares is an annual series of community service projects held in every region across Weidner’s portfolio. This is an employee-driven initiative and is a highly anticipated program that stems from our people’s willingness to serve.
During each event, teams volunteer their time and resources for an entire workday to support a charitable organization. The program fosters our commitment to building community outside our property lines by giving back to the areas that support our company.
This year, we partnered with 17 nonprofits, donated 12,344 hours, contributed $58,400 in supplies, and had 1,543 associates participate in Weidner Cares across our portfolio!
Each regional team chose a nonprofit that required projects related to our people’s desirable, multifamily-specific skill sets. Our teams beautified and maintained spaces for each organization, including interior and exterior painting, cleaning, electrical work, landscaping, organizing, and construction, among other tasks. We even worked on never-done-before projects, like helping an organization build a Diagon Alley replica from the Harry Potter franchise, and constructing a gazebo! Each region selected an impactful nonprofit. Let’s break down every nonprofit and the services they provide to our communities.
Alaska: Mulcahy Stadium – Our team members in Alaska spent their day revitalizing Mulcahy Stadium. This local baseball park is used by multiple high school and recreational teams, and needed several renovations.
Arizona: Sunshine Acres – The Arizona team chose to work with Sunshine Acres. This group offers homes for children separated from their parents while helping them establish long-term relationships with stable parental figures who teach them the necessary skills to successfully enter adulthood.
California: Boys and Girls Club – The California team worked with the Fontana Boys and Girls Club. This organization provides care, specialized services, and programs for adolescents in the community.
Canada – AB: Camp He Ho Ha – The Canada AB team partnered with Camp He Ho Ha (Health, Hope & Happiness). This group offers safe and rewarding recreational opportunities for children and adults with mental disabilities.
Canada – SK: Prince Albert Properties – The Canada SK team provided a special Love Note to the city of Prince Albert by beautifying the grounds of our eleven communities in the area. This massive cleanup dramatically improved the communities’ curb appeal and increased our residents’ enjoyment in their homes.
Colorado: Boys and Girls Club – The Colorado team supported the Colorado Springs Boys and Girls Club, a center for youth that provides daycare, camps, and various support programs for families and adolescents in the community.
Home Office: Salt House Church – The home office worked with Salt House Church, a local shelter offering temporary housing and supportive services for women and children.
Minnesota – St. Cloud: 180 Degrees – The St. Cloud team chose to support 180 Degrees. This nonprofit aids individuals and families needing supportive housing, mental and chemical health services, case management, family services, and re-entry services.
Minnesota – Twin Cities: Tubman – Minnesota’s St. Paul and Minneapolis teams worked with Tubman, an organization that provides comprehensive services for families and individuals in crisis across the Twin Cities. Tubman offers a 24-hour resource line, shelters, mental and chemical health care, and connections to legal services.
North Dakota: Eckert Youth – North Dakota supported Eckert Youth Homes, a residential treatment facility designed to support teens battling substance abuse through their structured and nurturing sobriety programs.
Oklahoma – Oklahoma City: Pivot – The Oklahoma City team worked with Pivot, a non-profit providing youth with safe and secure temporary housing in its Family Junction shelter that offers various supportive services.
Oklahoma – Tulsa: BeHeard Movement – The Tulsa team volunteered for the BeHeard Movement, a mobile drop-in center that offers hygiene essentials, case management, and job opportunities for those experiencing homelessness.
Texas East: Homeward Bound Inc. – East Texas partnered with Homeward Bound, Inc. This organization has helped more than 250,000 community members achieve sobriety through counseling, in-patient care, support groups, and more.
Texas West: Boys and Girls Club – West Texas supported the Ptarmigan Basin Boys and Girls Club, which offers enriching adolescent programs, including daycare, after-school care, camps, and developmental classes.
Utah: YWCA – The Utah team supported their local YWCA. This facility is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace by offering various educational programs on safety, opportunities, and advocacy.
Washington: Camp Korey – Washington’s regional team partnered with Camp Korey, a facility that provides free, year-round programs for children and families living with life-altering conditions.
Wisconsin: Shepherds College – The Wisconsin team worked with Shepherds College, the nation’s leading post-secondary school that caters to the learning needs of students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
We made a huge impact this year and appreciate your kindness and desire to extend your efforts outside our line of work to be a stronger force for good. Go, team Weidner!