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]]>Inspired by Daniel Kageyama’s ”Love Notes” – communities can show love for their residents by doing simple things that “surprise and delight” – Carter decided to share that concept with the residents in her apartment community as a way of encouraging them to feel a deeper sense of connection to the place they call home.
“The people are the best thing about our community,” said Carter. “We have awesome residents – they’re very active here, both with each other and when attending the resident events we host every month.” Carter said she knows her residents feel the love because “we always have a great turnout at our events. People really seem to enjoy getting to know each other… getting to know their neighbors, and they keep coming back for more.”
Here are just a few of the ways that Carter and her team share Love Notes with the residents in their community:
- Resident birthdays – Sometimes it’s the little things that have the biggest impact. Since it’s a smaller community with just 99 apartments, Carter said it’s possible for her staff to create personal touches, like honoring each resident’s birthday with a card signed by the entire team, and maybe including some candy or flowers to go along with it. “It makes people really happy and that makes us happy,” said Carter.
- Movie room – When you’ve got a state-of-the-art surround-sound theater in your apartment community with a huge screen and comfy couches, it makes it easy to have fun where you live:
- “We host movie nights, complete with popcorn and beverages, just as an enjoyable thing to do sometimes,” said Carter.
- Residents also reserve the theater for movie marathons, video game battles, and TV events – “We have a close group here that reserves a room for ‘Bachelor Night’ where they watch and discuss the show and laugh… a lot. We’ve sprung for pizzas a few times, just to add to the party atmosphere,” said Carter.
- Resident events – Carter makes it a point to host one or two events per month, just to keep the love alive. Some of these have included:
- Super Bowl party – “We catered the party this year with some great game-day snacks and drinks, and had a nice turnout,” said Carter. “Everyone wants to do it again next year.”
- Holiday movie marathons – During winter, the staff runs all-day holiday-movie marathons complete with warm drinks and treats.
- St. Patrick’s Day party – “Can you believe that one of our leasing specialists volunteered to do all the cooking for the party this year? Everyone was thrilled – it was delicious and very much appreciated,” said Carter, adding, “I think that says a lot about how much we truly love working in this community.”
- Easter Egg hunt – Since Velo on the Boulevard has mostly adult residents, instead of hiding candy, the staff hides plastic eggs containing numbers throughout the property, which the “finders” redeem in the office for a gift card as their prize.
- Paint and sip – Carter and her team hosted a group painting lesson along with beverages of the burgeoning artists’ choice.
- Summer BBQ party – Summer is a great time to be outside, and each summer, the residents in this Salt Lake City apartment complex chat while relaxing in the furnished outdoor lounge area, dance to the live music in the courtyard, and enjoy the catered BBQ food provided by the staff.
- Taco Tuesday – Sometimes, just because it’s Tuesday, Carter and her crew host a Mexican food bar where the residents build their own tacos and chow down while listening to, what else?… Mariachi music, the perfect complement to the lively meals.
- Pastries and hot chocolate bar – Way south of the border, and sometimes in Salt Lake City too, it gets ridiculously cold, so the staff sometimes surprises and delights residents with hot chocolate (complete with tons of different toppings) and a nice selection of pastries “to warm their day and, hopefully, their hearts,” said, Carter.
- Breakfast on the go – Commuters in a hurry love this gesture because they can grab a bite and a cup of joe to go and arrive at work fueled up to start their day. Of course, all residents are invited and often partake in the AM treat.
- Friendsgiving – “This is our favorite event,” said Carter. “We hold this about a week before Thanksgiving, and while we cater the main meal, the residents all bring desserts to share. It’s our most popular party and people talk about it all year long.” With this event, Carter has discovered a Love Note tradition that delights year after year.
Carter said she and her staff plan to keep giving Love Notes to their residents all throughout the year for one simple reason: “It’s super fun and all of us really enjoy it!”
If you want to live in a great apartment in Salt Lake City with special touches like a gas range and granite countertops that’s centrally located with beautiful mountain views and has a close and active community, contact the staff at Velo on the Boulevard Apartment Homes today to schedule your personal tour to find your perfect new home!
(801) 850-9918
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]]>In your quest to find the perfect apartment in Tulsa, OK (or anywhere, for that matter), you’ll want to focus on finding a space that meets your needs and best fits your lifestyle. Apartment and community amenities are important, of course, but also remember to consider the location. In addition to dictating the length of your commute, there are other reasons why apartment location matters and why you need to choose with care.
Here are 6 advantages of living in a nice apartment with a fantastic location:
- Reduce your commute – No one wants to be stuck on the road for hours on the way to and from work. That’s why it’s crucial to figure out how far the apartment is from your job. Consider freeway access and proximity to public transportation options before choosing where to live.
- Cut back the time spent in your car – Running errands is part of life, so you’ve got to be close to grocery stores, gas stations, libraries, schools – whatever’s important to you. If you can easily walk to nearby places that you frequent, or live just minutes away, you’ll wisely be prioritizing convenience and creating more time to enjoy your life.
- Enjoy your pets – When considering which apartment to choose, you’ve got to think about the quality of life of your fur babies as well. If you’re living with pets, choose an apartment community that welcomes them as part of your family.
- Ensure your safety – Research the crime rate of any neighborhood you’re considering to make sure the crime rate is low so it’s safe and secure.
- Be near the things you love to do – Because different neighborhoods each have their pros and cons, the key is to choose an apartment in a location that best matches your lifestyle. Besides your commute and errand-running, also think about how close you are to entertainment centers, shopping malls, parks, restaurants and more. The closer an apartment is to these places, the better the location.
“We’re within walking distance of The Gathering Place, which was voted the Best New Attraction last year, and it’s just a great place to go year-round,” Kolb said. Attractions include an adventure playground, a boathouse, splash playground, a huge lawn area, outdoor sports courts, a skate park, a wetland pond and garden, and several trails.
- Take advantage of community apartment amenities – In addition to the surrounding neighborhood, if you choose your apartment location wisely, you’ll only have to walk out your front door to enjoy a wide variety of perks. For example, “Our community provides high-end amenities to give our residents ample opportunities to enhance their good health and enjoyment,” said Kolb. “We offer a smoke-free community, a great pool, and Pulse, our fitness center, that’s the perfect place to stay in shape with a yoga studio, cardio section and multi-circuit equipment,” she said. “And, when the workout is over, they hang out in our outdoor pavilion complete with a grilling station, two big flat screen TVs, and a gorgeous firepit, to relax and hang with friends and family,” she added.
If you're searching for the good life in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and would enjoy living in an apartment that’s a fusion of modern design, location, and technology with a sophisticated urban twist, contact us today. You're sure to be impressed with The Enclave at Brookside Apartment Homes.
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]]>Whether you’re a college student, a medical professional, are working in retail and have roommates, or are just saving for a rainy day, here are four helpful tips on how to snag a nice apartment without breaking the bank:
- Live close to work, shopping and entertainment – Location is everything. To cut down on the cost of fuel, make sure you choose an apartment offers accessibility to destinations that are important to you. Try for a place that’s close to the University of Texas at Permian Basin and also near Walmart Supercenter and Target to satisfy your shopping needs. If your apartment is within walking distance to UAA, and close to APU, Providence Hospital, Alaska Native Medical Center, and JBER military base, you’ve scored a winner.
Also, try to live within a 10-minute drive to downtown Anchorage, where you’ll find additional places to shop, dine, and have fun. Ideally, you’ll find an apartment community that’s tucked away inside a neighborhood in a secluded Anchorage setting near everything you need rather than on a busy, noisy street.
- Consider customer service as a necessity – To get more bang for your buck, look for an older apartment community. Robert Palisoc, Community Director for Rancho Tudor Apartment Homes in Anchorage, AK, has experience in that area. “We might not be the newest place in town, but we have deep experience and pride ourselves on providing outstanding customer service to our residents, including having a very responsive maintenance team, plus our prices are super reasonable, so it’s a solid choice to rent with us and save money,” he said.
- Live around fun, nice people – When you’re on a tight budget, sometimes you don’t have the money to go out as much as you might like to. That’s why it’s important to find an apartment community where the residents and staff get along well and enjoy doing things together.
“We love our residents here, so we try to do nice things for them as often as possible, like throwing a pizza party just for fun, or hosting our annual summer BBQ where lots of our residents attend and really enjoy hanging out and getting to know their neighbors,” said Palisoc. “Sometimes we give away doughnuts that our residents can grab while they’re taking advantage of our free coffee station to save money and fuel up before school or work,” he said.
- Enjoy low-cost experiences in your free time – Besides the activities and events in your apartment community, you shouldn’t have to venture far to enjoy the plethora of fun your city has to offer. There are lots of cheap and entertaining things to do in Anchorage:
- Grab a slice at Uncle Joe’s Pizza
- Admire the masterpieces at the Anchorage Museum (student ticket discount)
- Shop for bargains at the Northway Mall
- Enjoy a pint and experience Anchorage’s cool craft beer scene at the 49th State Brewing Co.
- Catch a drama or comedy at the Alaska Center for Performing Arts (student ticket discount)
- Ski, jog, picnic, play disc golf, and maybe even spot a moose at Kincaid Park
- Go hiking and see gorgeous waterfalls on Portage Pass
If you’re ready to move to Alaska and need a spacious, affordable apartment in Anchorage in a prime location with a warm and active community and great staff, contact us today at Rancho Tudor Apartment Homes. We’re here to schedule your personal tour and help you find the perfect apartment to call home.
(907) 562-2085
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]]>Dawkins is a fan of author Peter Kageyama’s “For the Love of Cities: The Love Affair Between People and Their Places”, particularly his ideas concerning creating Love Notes which are “small, hyper-local and fun interventions” for the health and progress of a community. She wanted to find ways to adopt the concept of creating Love Notes for the residents in her apartment community to foster a sense of pride and belonging in the people who live there, and so far, she’s been amazed at the results.
“It’s a small community, and I think that’s why this experiment has been so successful,” said Dawkins when asked about the results so far. “The sense of loving and caring about each other has spread like wildfire and keeps growing here,” she said.
Here are some ways Dawkins has created Love Notes for her residents:
It’s the little things that matter
“I just try to listen sometimes, and pay attention to what people are talking about,” said Dawkins when asked how she thinks of ways to share the love with her residents. If it’s good news or challenging news, she said she tries to “share a kind word, or even a card with well-wishes sometimes – just something to keep their spirits up and let them know we care.” Since it’s a pet-friendly community, she also keeps dog treats in office to share with her residents’ furry family members.
If you build it, they will come
Dawkins noticed that some of her residents tended to congregate around the mailbox area, chatting as they waited for the postal carrier. “I thought it would be nice if they had someplace to sit while they’re talking,” so she had her maintenance crew build benches where “residents can relax in the shade as they hang out and chat,” she said.
Resident activities
“Having an involved and active community is a sign that you’re doing your job right,” said Dawkins. She likes to keep things hopping for her residents, and she’s found that they are “ready to play”. A few of the many resident functions she’s hosted so far include:
- Scavenger hunts – This spring, she hid Easter eggs around the property that contained clues to win the grand prize
- Window bingo – The residents have a bingo card, she posts a letter/number combo in the office window daily, and “Bingo!” someone wins the prize when they fill in that magic row.
- Group socials – Many members of the community gather together in the clubroom for fun times, mostly centering around food themes like ice cream day, or a Texas favorite, Frito Pie day, where residents belly up to the taco bar and create their own Frito Pie extravaganzas. “It just makes my day to look around and see people eating, talking, laughing together… it’s what makes my job so enjoyable,” said Dawkins.
Group outings
She also recognized that people tend to have fun in numbers, and, since they often like to go out together to enjoy the shopping, dining and green spaces surrounding the property, she helps to facilitate the outings from their prime location whenever possible:
- Grover Nelson Park is within walking distance of their Abilene apartment community, where they can enjoy walking, kayaking, and swimming surrounded by scenic views.
- Abilene Zoo and Botanical Park, with more than 1,000 animals, beautiful gardens, a lake and park, is also just down the route for her residents.
- Rose’s Mexican Restaurant and the Lytle Lake Steakhouse are just two of the dining options to choose from to celebrate special occasions or just enjoy a simple meal together.
If you’re looking for a great apartment in Abilene with a close and active community in a quiet park-like setting, contact us today at Lexington Court Apartment Homes. We’re ready to schedule your personal tour and help you find the perfect place to call home!
(325) 673-4000
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]]>Whether you’re staying in a dorm room in Edmond, OK, or renting an apartment in Oklahoma City, here are 15 great ways to have fun in the area during your downtime:
- Frontier City – Spend the day at this OKC amusement park for a combination of exhilirating rides and olde-timey fun where you can bounce from roller coasters, thrill rides, concerts and a water park to a Western town replica, haunted farm, and gunfight shows, all for the single price of admission.
- Arcadia Lake – If you’re looking for outdoor recreation activities, visit this beautiful destination just east of Edmond for camping, picnicking, swimming, fishing, skiing biking and hiking.
- Arctic Edge Ice Arena – Enjoy figure skating and playing hockey in this arena in Edmond, complete with a video game arcade for more fun once you’re off the ice.
- Clue Quest – Once the door locks behind you, your team will have an hour to explore your surroundings and solve various puzzles and logic challenges in order to escape these themed rooms.
- Edmond Unplugged – If you’re looking for a low-key evening out, this fun gaming venue in the heart of downtown Edmond with board games, food and drinks is a unique place to bring a date or hang out with friends.
- iFLY Indoor Skydiving – Float on a smooth cushion of air to experience the thrill of skydiving without having to jump from a perfectly good airplane.
- Main Event Entertainment – “Eat, bowl, play” in this modern OKC bowling alley with 26 lanes, laser tag, video games, a ropes course, billiards and food.
- Mitch Park – Visit this large greenspace in Edmond for sports and play including a disc golf course, exercise station, two basketball courts, a volleyball court, skate park, amphitheater, and athletic complex.
- Paint Your Art Out – This ceramic and craft painting studio offers entertaining, guided art classes for individuals and groups in downtown Edmond where artists to take home their masterpiece at the end of each session.
- Summit OKC – Challenge yourself at this 90-foot tall climbing gym located near downtown Oklahoma City that hosts top-rope, lead, auto-belay, and bouldering in OKC’s converted grain silos.
- Shop at Urban Agrarian – Before you cook a dank meal, buy quality ingredients including locally grown food and quality artisan products from Oklahoma producers.
- Topgolf Oklahoma City – You don’t have to be a great golfer to have a blast at this upscale, laid-back sports venue where players can hit golf balls containing tracking microchips to record each shot’s distance and earn points for hitting targets on the outfield.
- Oklahoma City Zoo – Wander throughout this expansive wonderland that’s part zoo, part botanical gardens, with a large variety of exhibits and habitats including the Cat Forest/Lion Overlook, Great EscApe, Sanctuary Asia, and Oklahoma Trails.
- Bad Axe Throwing – Channel your inner Jason Momoa at this unique and fun OKC axe-throwing venue, complete with coaches and dedicated targets.
- Bricktown – Make a day or evening of it in this thriving OKC entertainment district with hundreds of shops, restaurants, pubs, hotels, ballpark and fun water taxi.
What’s your favorite thing to do in the OKC area? Share your stories and ideas at #LifeAtWeidner
If you’re looking for a pet-friendly apartment in Oklahoma City or a UCO student apartment, contact us today at Brookwood Village Apartment Homes so we can schedule your personal tour at your convenience and help you find your perfect home in this amazing and fun region.
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In keeping with the Weidner Cares tradition of devoting a single day to assisting a non-profit and helping them to provide services to the community, we're pleased to share our latest project in California: Operation SafeHouse.
The Operation SafeHouse mission is, "With Community Support, provides Emergency Shelter, Intervention and Outreach Services to Youth in Crisis."
"When families come to us, they're usually at their wit's end — parents are frustrated and children don't know where to turn. Our 21-day Emergency Shelter provides a caring staff that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for youth and their families who need help negotiating the often challenging road from childhood to an independent adult life."
In addition to providing emergency shelter, Operation SafeHouse promotes mental well-being with their "Cup of Happy" program.
"In partnership with Riverside County Department of Mental Health, the Cup of Happy program is a prevention and early intervention program focused on destigmatizing mental health issues for youth 16–25 years of age. We focus on providing healthy lifestyles and emotional wellness through a number of different programs that include creative writing courses, open mic nights, youth leadership classes and LGBTQ support groups. We promote these activities through health fairs, school campuses, school clubs/organizations, Youth Opportunity Centers and local youth hangouts."
The Weidner Cares Team was pleased to lend a helping hand to this incredible non-profit organization by revamping the facility that has been home to so many during the past 27 years. First, there was some organizing to do in the storage area. Maintenance Manager Adam Chadwick discovered that the area was overflowing and lacked a system, so the Weidner team, led by Mandy Urfer, created that system so that it would be safe and efficient for supply storage.
Next, the Weidner Cares Team took on the landscaping and irrigation system, replacing an antiquated sprinkler system with a drip system for optimum water conservation and efficiency. Doors, poles, and gates were painted, giving the facility a fresh and sleek new look. Resident apartments were deep cleaned, and carpets were replaced in the office. As always, what was most rewarding for the Weidner Cares team was the residents’ reaction to the new and improved facility that now looked so welcoming.
In fact, residents were so excited about the positive changes, they came out to help the volunteers. Giving back to the community, coupled with the unforgettable experience of bonding with teammates to serve the community is what keeps the Weidner Cares Team at it again and again. There's just nothing better than creating community through service.
Congratulations to all the volunteers that helped make Operation SafeHouse that much safer. Well done!
— The Weidner Team
What matters to you, matters to us.
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The Weidner Team recently partnered with the YWCA in Wenatchee, WA in the first-ever Eastern Washington Weidner Cares event!
The YWCA "focuses on the most relevant issues in our community. We strive to eliminate homelessness, end racism and discrimination, and provide life skills education and job training for women and women with children who are struggling with housing and getting a living-wage income."
Comprised of a mighty team of 19 volunteers, YWCA was able to complete a much-needed renovation of their facility. The Weidner Cares volunteers worked all day to revamp as many areas of the facility as possible, including cleaning, painting, and remodeling just about every room. In the temporary shelter area, the bathroom was completely remodeled, and the team also replaced the kitchen countertop. Each room got a fresh coat of paint representing a bright, new start and a big welcome. Furniture was cleaned and rearranged, new curtains were hung, and inspirational artwork was put up throughout the facility to cheer on the women and children YWCA assists each day. In the downstairs family and living room, YWCA residents were using old bookshelves to section off smaller play areas for younger children.
The Weidner Cares team jumped in to enhance the space and built a semi-permanent pony wall to block off a portion of the room and added a large chalkboard to create a sturdy playpen for the kids and parents to enjoy. Outside, the team repaired and reinforced an existing fence, painted and cleaned the outdoor furniture, and replaced parts of their security system. Doggie stations were also created for those residents with pets.
The Eastern Washington Weidner Cares team was thrilled to make a difference for this deserving organization and wish to thank the YWCA for the dedicated and important work they do in their community. Bravo, YWCA!
— The Weidner Team
What Matters to You, Matters to Us!
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Across:
3. Weidner Cares Alaska partnered with this equine related nonprofit in 2017 (abbreviated) (28-Nov)
5. Weidner celebrates Residential Property Management Careers Month during the month of ______ (19-Apr)
8. Weidner Cares Oklahoma partnered with CAP Tulsa in 2017, which is one of the largest anti-____ agencies in the state (31-Aug)
10. Weidner acquired VIVE Apartment Homes in March 2017, located in ______, Washington (3-Mar)
12. The Arizona Multifamily Association awarded 2 Weidner associates in 2017. These are called the _______ Awards. (9-Aug)
13. What artist created the sculptures at Woodin Creek Village and Solara? (29-Jun)
15. Weidner Cares California partnered with this equine related nonprofit in 2017 (abbreviated) (23-May)
17. We have 3 main Weidner hashtags: #WeAreWeidner, #WeidnerCareers and #_____ (4-Jan)
19. Which property tallest high-rise in the Weidner portfolio? (27-Oct) 22. Weidner Cares, Midland, Texas partnered with Casa de _____ (17-Jul)
23. Weidner turned _____ years old in 2017 (number is spelled out) (24-Jan)
24. Weidner bought the naming rights to the stadium of this Colorado Springs Soccer Team (15-Feb)
25. Weidner Cares Colorado partnered with ______ Peak in 2017 to help homeless youth. (11-Aug)
Down:
1. Capitol Towers was acquired in January 2017 and is the only Weidner property located in this city (7-Jan)
2. According to the NMHC and NAA
4.6 ____ new apartment homes are needed by 2030 (5-Sep)
4. The bowling pin themed sign in Salt Lak City, UT will be the monument sign for this new construction community. (11-May)
6. Weidner was named the ______ largest owner by the NMHC in 2017 (number is spelled out) (12-Apr)
7. Maintenance Supervisor, Vladimir won the 2017 Weidner ________ Achievement Award (3-May)
9. Jessica won the Washington Multi Family Housing Association __________ Award for Community Manager of the Year. (13-Mar)
11. The new video series Weidner has started in 2017 is called _____ 101 (8-Dec)
14. Which state partnered with CORT to run a food drive in 2017 to help the state Mental Health Association (22-May)
16. What is the largest property in the Weidner portfolio (by number of units) (23-Jun) 18. There are 3 classes of awards for the W awards, Plaque, Crystal and ________ (24-Apr)
20. Weidner Center for Real Estate Management is being built in the University of _________ Anchorage (15-Jun)
21. This is the 11th US State where Weidner acquired properties (19-Oct)
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The Weidner Cares team recently partnered with Urban Peak in Colorado Springs for their 2017 Weidner Cares event.
Urban Peak is a "non-profit organization in Denver that provides a full convergence of services for youth ages 15 through 24 experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of becoming homeless." Their mission is to "help youth overcome real-life challenges and become self-sufficient adults."
The Weidner team stepped up to assist with landscaping, building, painting and cleaning their facility, which includes a 20-bed shelter. Inside, the team painted and cleaned the shelter rooms and hallways, installed ventilation, and hung art ledges so some of the residents' artwork could be better showcased. They also cleaned the kitchen and put together a number of meal kits in preparation for those in need.
Outside, the team spent some time revamping the outdoor recreation area where residents spend much of their time, doubling the size of the existing shade structure, so residents can experience the full enjoyment of summer. Next, they installed a new basketball hoop, built new picnic tables, raised garden beds, mulched the large outdoor courtyard, re-stained all of their existing benches and painted the exterior of the facility.
With an 85-person team, the Weidner Cares team were able to accomplish great things for this deserving organization. The residents and staff at Urban Peak wanted to give thanks and sent over a framed poster with their messages of appreciation for the hard work they contributed.
Thank you, Urban Peak, and thank you to the Weidner Cares team in Colorado for another job well done!
What matters to you, matters to us!
— The Weidner Team
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]]>In May 2017, Weidner Apartment Homes held the "Weidner Cares!" community service days in Midland and Abilene, Texas.
Midland, TX
The Weidner Cares Team recently partnered with Casa de Amigos in Midland, TX, where 120 volunteers helped paint, clean, and organize their facility. According to their website, "Casa de Amigos is a multicultural neighborhood center that provides comprehensive services in four main areas: Adult and Youth Education, Social Services, Health & Wellness and Senior Services. They offer a variety of services, such as ESL classes, medical care, childcare, job counseling services, a senior citizen day center, and much more."
The Weidner Cares Team repainted, deep-cleaned, and replaced flooring in the nursery of the facility. They also cleaned and organized the storage room, garage, and computer room. The boardroom, doctor's office, and 3 of the classrooms received a much-needed new coat of paint. The kitchen was cleaned and painted, and the library was redesigned with a new house-shaped bookshelf and seating area. More than 1,000 books were sorted and organized. Outside, the playground was painted, cleaned, and new shade tarps were added. Additionally, the basketball court received a makeover with a fresh coat of paint on the benches and new games were added to the court.
The Casa de Amigos team was appreciative and excited, and Executive Director Tonya Eckert commented, "Everybody loves to come into an environment that feels good and looks good. This is just is so inviting. Our clients are going to be so astounded to see the changes that were made in just a 24-hour period. We cannot say how much we appreciate the change this will make for our clients."
Abilene, TX
In Abilene, TX, the Weidner Cares team partnered with the City of Abilene's Neighborhood Initiative, working specifically in the Alameda Neighborhood. Over the past few years, the City of Abilene has been working to clean up some of these under-resourced neighborhoods in order to help revitalize the community, and empower its residents to help change perceptions surrounding where they live. The Weidner Cares Team painted and repaired two houses in the neighborhood of Abilene, TX. The team replaced siding on the houses which had been damaged by termites and carpenter ants, donated new air conditioning units to the owners and landscaped the yards of both houses. Miss Marie, an Alameda resident for some 60 years, is elderly with a family that lives out of town. She needed help with her lawn in addition to various repairs around the house.
Marie was very happy to take a look at her newly renovated home. "To me, this neighborhood is just as good as the richest neighborhood. It's just memories here and the love that I had here in this house."
Homeowner, Miss Shelly is surviving on a fixed income while caring for her brother who has a disability. Her home received a coat of fresh paint from the Weidner Cares Team as well as exterior landscaping and repairs.
Jerry Heald is Weidner's Regional Maintenance Director for Texas and commented, "A lot of times we get wrapped up in our own world and we do not realize that there's a lot of needs out there. And now we are able to see beyond the horizon of our own lives and see that there are a lot of needs out there and we can give back just a little bit to help in that area."
Thank you to all the volunteers on the Weidner Cares team for your dedication and talent on these important projects. To the City of Abilene and the team at Casa de Amigos, we thank you for the opportunity to make a small difference in these vibrant communities.
– The Weidner Team
What matters to you, matters to us.
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