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West Texas partners with Casa de Amigos for Weidner Cares 2025!
Every year, Weidner hosts its philanthropic program, Weidner Cares, a series of charitable events across all our regions. For an entire workday, our teams across the US and Canada roll up their sleeves and dedicate their day to volunteering with a local nonprofit organization.
This year, our West Texas associates chose to lend a hand to Casa de Amigos in Midland, TX, a nonprofit that has been a community pillar since 1964. Originally founded by a small group of women advocating for equal educational opportunities for Black and Brown children, Casa de Amigos has blossomed into an indispensable resource, offering senior services, adult education, youth programs, and healthcare.
The morning started with a heartfelt welcome from Casa’s Executive Director, who shared the organization’s rich history and its mission to help people live with self-sufficiency and dignity. She also expressed her excitement and relief that Weidner was there to tackle some of the biggest projects on their extensive “to-do” list.
Our teams jumped into action, working on painting, organizing, and revitalizing spaces across the nursery, cafeteria, and gym. The energy remained high, with about ten associates volunteering to return the following week to finish laying new turf in the children’s play area.
Throughout the day, laughter, teamwork, and a shared sense of purpose filled the halls. Associates painted murals, organized classrooms, fixed water valves, and brightened community spaces that will serve hundreds of people every day.
One staff member from the nonprofit perfectly summed up the awe of the day: “I don’t know any company that gets over 100 people together and does this. It’s incredible.”
When another staff member mentioned their need for holiday food bank volunteers, our Regional Director, Emily, didn’t miss a beat. With a cheerful, “We want to help,” she gladly volunteered.
By the time the day wrapped up, Casa de Amigos felt revitalized from the inside out. But the true transformation lay in the connections forged between our teams and theirs. The day was a powerful reminder that kindness, community, and hard work can move mountains!
Barry Kent:
Impressive work by Weidner Cares in West Texas. It’s clear that building community goes beyond housing—fostering connection, resilience, and local stewardship, even when weather and challenges test plans. How can neighbors participate in future Weidner Cares projects (volunteer, donate, or nominate needs)? What metrics do you use to measure impact (volunteer hours, homes completed, families helped), and what has been the most surprising outcome from this effort?