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The North Carolina and South Carolina teams spent their 2026 Weidner Cares community service day volunteering at Sterling Elementary School in Pineville, NC.
Weidner Cares is our annual company-wide philanthropic program, hosted in each region, where we close our doors for an entire workday to give back to the communities in which we live and work. With our team’s unique tools, talents, and skills, we can make entire transformations for nonprofit or community-oriented spaces in just one day!
Our mission at Sterling Elementary was to help prepare the campus for another successful school year, and from the moment volunteers arrived, they got to work creating spaces where students and teachers would feel welcomed, supported, and inspired.
Throughout the day, teams worked across the campus, completing improvements that touched nearly every part of the school. Volunteers refreshed the teachers' lounge with new paint and updates, restored the outdoor classroom and community garden, repaired benches and planter boxes, completed landscaping enhancements, cleaned outdoor gathering spaces, and enhanced playground areas used daily by students.
Not every contribution involved paint or power tools. Several volunteers spent time creating colorful, handwritten encouragement cards, leaving uplifting messages for students as they begin the new school year. These small gestures remind students that an entire community is cheering them on.
The day showcased what Weidner Cares is all about: coming together, sharing our talents, and investing in the communities where we live and work.
Thank you to every associate who volunteered their time, energy, and heart to help make Sterling Elementary School an even better place for students, teachers, and families.
Visit our Weidner Cares website to learn more about our philanthropy program and see the other incredible projects Team Weidner has brought to life for our communities!
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Arizona gives out meals with St. Mary’s Food Bank for Weidner Cares 2025!
Beyond the numbers, the day was all about creating memories that truly embodied the essence of Weidner Cares. One associate even approached the St. Mary’s office to inquire about volunteering year-round, highlighting that the spirit of giving isn’t condensed into just one day.
A St. Mary’s employee shared something that really stuck with us: “Every box you pack today is a meal on a family’s table tomorrow. You may not see them, but they will feel your kindness.”
Throughout the event, Weidner’s Arizona associates packed 18,864 food boxes and 4,080 backpacks, equating to thousands of meals and countless moments of hope. This event showed us that when people come together with a shared purpose and compassion, the impact is nothing short of incredible.
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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!
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Dallas-Fort Worth shows up for Weidner Cares 2025!
For this year’s Weidner Cares event, our Dallas-Fort Worth associates partnered with the Community Enrichment Center (CEC Hope), a nonprofit serving families across 13 counties who are navigating poverty, family violence, and housing insecurity.
Weidner Cares is an annual series of philanthropic events held in each of Weidner’s regions, where our teams volunteer their time and resources of an entire workday to support non-profit organizations making an impact in the local community. This program is one way we give back to the regions where we do business.
The day began with an unforgettable poverty simulation led by the CEC team, which offered a realistic look at the financial challenges many North Texas families face. Associates were asked to imagine life as a single parent with two children, juggling bills, childcare, and rent. The exercise ended with a sobering takeaway: for many in our community, poverty isn’t about poor decisions, it’s about impossible math and unpredictable circumstances.
With that in mind, volunteers divided into teams, ready to deliver their best work. HVAC crews performed preventative maintenance to improve safety and comfort for residents, painting teams refreshed railings throughout the community, and pantry volunteers at the main CEC food distribution center helped organize and prepare resources for families in crisis.
The impact was immediate and measurable: We gave back $100,000 in volunteer hours and service, supporting more than 1,200 families and nearly 3,600 Texans through food and essential resources.
CEC’s Property Manager summed up the emotion of the day perfectly: “The outside will finally match the inside, the spirit of this place. People are so excited.”
For CEC, partnerships like this mean more than a day of service; they mean sustainability. As one CEC leader wrote, “Every time a partner like Weidner comes alongside us, it makes a very real difference.”
We’re honored to have been part of that difference, and we thank all our DFW associates who made this day so special! We’re so proud of team Weidner!
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Wisconsin revisits Shepherd’s College for Weidner Cares 2025!
This year, the president of the Shepherd Foundation, Brian Cartwright, opened the day with a message that resonated deeply: “When you learn in an environment designed specifically for you, you thrive.”
With that impressive start, our associates worked across campus to bring new life to student housing and shared spaces. Projects included painting all 12 third-year apartments, adding bright accent walls, updating bathroom vanities, and refreshing the laundry room. Associates also repainted 13 exterior doors, converted a closet into a locker room space, and gave the greenhouse check-in area a much-needed upgrade, replacing a makeshift desk with a new counter that staff couldn’t stop talking about.
The energy on campus was joyful and contagious. Students greeted volunteers with coffee and smiles, snapped photos in front of their freshly painted rooms, and expressed their excitement with simple words that said it all: “It makes me happy!”
For Weidner associates, this was more than just a volunteer project – it was an opportunity to witness the impact of teamwork firsthand and reconnect with friends in the community. We’re honored to have supported Shepherds College for a third time, continuing a partnership that reflects Weidner’s commitment to community, inclusion, and giving back.
Thank you, Wisconsin, for your outstanding contributions to your community!
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California collaborates with the TIER Equine Rescue for Weidner Cares 2025!
This year’s Weidner Cares took our California associates to True Innocents Equine Rescue (TIER), a sanctuary in Riverside County that provides lifelong care for horses in the Southern California area who have been abused, neglected, or abandoned.
Founded in 1998, TIER runs entirely on donations and the hard work of its devoted team: owner Gail, her long-time employee, Santiago, and their watchful barn cat Crybaby. Like many other small nonprofits, the past few years have been tough on the team. Donations have slowed since COVID, and Gail lost an employee due to illness, leaving her to manage the rescue largely on her own.
When our associates arrived, the emotion was unmistakable. “We’ve been on a shoestring budget,” Gail shared, “and now that you’re here doing all of this, it’s going to make Santiago’s job easier. I just want to express my gratitude. It really means a lot to us, and to the horses.”
Our teams got to work replacing gates and fencing, painting corrals, trimming trees (thanks to the generous team from Liberty Tree Care), and cleaning stalls and paddocks. We built a canopy cover, refreshed the ranch house, and organized the property to make daily operations smoother for Gail and her team. Between the smiles, sweat, and a few “photo-bombing” horses eager for attention, the day embodied the heart of Weidner Cares.
One associate celebrating their one-year work anniversary summed it up best: “There’s no better way to celebrate than giving back.”
Through teamwork and compassion, our associates helped restore not just the ranch, but also the spirit of all the beautiful animals who call it home.
Thanks for extending a helping hand to those in need, California! We’re proud of you.
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Tulsa supports YWCA Tulsa for Weidner Cares!
This September, Tulsa associates partnered with the YWCA Tulsa for their Weidner Cares event! Weidner Cares is our annual company-wide initiative where Weidner associates pause their regular activities for an entire workday to lend their skills to local organizations in need, symbolizing our commitment to giving back to the communities we serve.
This year, our Tulsa region supported the YWCA Tulsa, an organization dedicated to empowering women, eliminating racism, and uplifting families in the community for over a century.
The staff was overcome with gratitude for our help, as they had faced funding cuts and layoffs, leaving the team short-staffed. YWCA leaders shared how much this volunteer day meant to them: “This is an overwhelming show of support and kindness … this day just made our future seem brighter.”
Our team stepped in with enthusiasm to complete numerous projects. We revitalized indoor spaces with fresh paint, new ceiling tiles, and a striking wall. At the same time, outdoor areas flourished with landscaping, picnic tables, privacy screens, and an exciting new Gaga Pit for children. Additionally, we organized and cleaned the bus barn and provided HVAC training to ensure the long-term sustainability of the facility.
At the end of the day, YWCA’s Tulsa campus looked brighter, safer, and more welcoming, not just physically, but in spirit. Staff shared how these projects inspired new ideas for programming, expansion, and even future funding opportunities, and they were excited to have a clean slate.
This Weidner Cares event was more than a set of completed projects. It was a message to the families served by YWCA Tulsa: You are not alone. We see you, we believe in you, and we’re invested in your future.
We’re so proud of our Tulsa associates for leading the charge! Thank you!
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Oklahoma City welcomes Weidner Cares in partnership with YWCA OKC!
This October, our Oklahoma City team spent a day volunteering at the OKC YWCA as part of our annual Weidner Cares philanthropic event series. Weidner Cares is an annual company-wide program where teams from all our regions dedicate an entire workday to volunteering at a local organization and giving back to the communities in which we operate.
This year, over 150 of our Oklahoma City associates united to support YWCA OKC, an organization that offers lifesaving services and advocacy for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
The team’s work spanned the entire property. Associates rebuilt the perimeter fence to serve as a canvas for a gorgeous new mural, transforming what was once an outdated space into a vibrant symbol of hope. Teams also refreshed the greenhouse, landscaped the playground, cleaned and re-striped the parking lot, moved furniture, and built/painted picnic tables and Adirondack chairs in YWCA colors.
Beyond the projects themselves, small moments made the whole day unforgettable. YWCA staff were truly awestruck by the turnout and even more impressed with the results. Our team playfully responded to their comments throughout the day with a confident “Just wait!”, heightening the anticipation and our determination to reveal beautiful projects.
One of the day’s highlights was when an associate used sidewalk chalk to create a hopscotch path adorned with uplifting sayings for the children living on site. Meanwhile, residents and little ones peeked through windows, delighted to see the mural coming to life.
“Today was one of my favorite days of the year. Even during one of my most stressful weeks, the payoff is well worth it,” said Josh Hayes, a Regional Maintenance Director.
This year’s Weidner Cares at YWCA OKC was a celebration of community, creativity, and compassion. Together, we created safer, brighter spaces that will serve the women, children, and families who walk through YWCA’s doors for years to come.
Thanks for all the great work, Oklahoma City!
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Weidner Cares visits North Dakota to support the Salvation Army!
On Thursday, August 28, our North Dakota associates spent the day volunteering at the Salvation Army in Williston as part of our annual Weidner Cares program. Weidner Cares is a company-wide philanthropic initiative we host in each region. During this event, our teams close their doors for an entire workday to contribute their time, resources, and expertise, giving a helping hand to a local non-profit organization.
The Salvation Army plays a vital role in the Williston community, providing essential services such as food assistance, housing support, and church services, while also offering hope to families in need. To help them continue this mission, our team worked across two of their facilities:
At the main center, associates cleaned and organized the attic, landscaped outdoor spaces, and installed wood chips and panels to make pathways safer and more accessible for visitors.
At the thrift store, volunteers got to work and organized clothing and displays, vacuumed and shampooed carpets, and deep-cleaned the sales floor. They also tackled the basement by removing hundreds of pounds of unsellable donations, creating a safer and more functional space for both staff and shoppers.
At the end of the day, both sites had been transformed into cleaner, more welcoming spaces. The work not only supported staff and clients but also helped the Salvation Army continue its mission of serving families in the Williston area.
As Area Director Brittanee Perdue put it best, “This was our most successful Weidner Cares yet!”
Fantastic work, North Dakota! We’re grateful for your dedication to helping those in need!
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Weidner Cares arrives in Minnesota to partner with Tubman!
On Tuesday, September 9th, associates across our Minnesota region dedicated a day to volunteering at Tubman as part of our annual Weidner Cares program. Weidner Cares is a company-wide philanthropic initiative we host in each region. During this event, our teams close their doors for an entire workday to contribute their time, resources, and expertise to support a local non-profit organization in need.
When our volunteers walked into Tubman’s facility, they were greeted by a long to-do list and well-worn spaces ready for new life. By the end of the day, those same spaces were transformed into a welcoming home for those who need it most.
In Harriet’s Closet, our team installed new shelving that turned a cluttered storage space into a tidy, functional area where families can access what they need. Garages that once housed hazardous materials and disorganized tools were converted into safe and efficient storage zones. Volunteers replaced air filters across five floors of shelter bedrooms, a simple yet significant detail that will positively impact the hundreds of residents who pass through each year.
Meanwhile, the art and childcare rooms buzzed with laughter and energy as they received fresh coats of paint and were reorganized to inspire creativity and play. Outside, teams landscaped, cleaned, and revitalized the grounds, ensuring that Tubman’s exterior matched the warmth of its mission.
This is what Weidner Cares looks like in Minnesota: sleeves rolled up, smiles shining, and a strong commitment to ensuring that the organizations caring for our neighbors receive the support they deserve.
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