Windermere Community Service Day 2025: 41 Years of Connection, Care, and Impact

Since 1984, Windermere offices have closed their doors for one special day each June to roll up their sleeves and give back. Community Service Day unites agents, staff, and franchise owners across our network in a shared mission: to support the places we live and work through hands-on projects that strengthen communities and bring people together.

This year marked Windermere’s 41^st annual Community Service Day, and our teams came out in full force. From painting barns and tuning bikes to organizing diapers and digging garden beds, each office contributed something meaningful and close to their hearts.

Here’s a look at how a few of our offices showed up this Community Service Day.

Community Service Day 2025

California

Windermere Signature Properties, formerly Lyon Real Estate,  got a jump start on Community Service Day this year, kicking things off in April and setting the tone for what was to come. It was their first year taking part in this cherished Windermere tradition, they embraced it wholeheartedly, bringing the energy, care, and community spirit to every project. From park cleanups and food banks to care packages and foster youth support, their impact spanned the entire Sacramento area.

In Auburn, agents took to the Auburn Recreation District, where they painted benches, tended the rose garden, and brought new life to the local park. The Davis / Woodland office partnered with the local YOLO Diaper Bank to assemble and organize donations and presented a $5,000 Windermere Foundation check to support families facing diaper insecurity. Meanwhile, the Roseville / Granite Bay and Fair Oaks offices teamed up with All About Hope, helping put together “Hope Boxes” filled with art supplies and creativity tools for children facing trauma and hospitalization. And at Compassionate Planet in Rocklin, the West Roseville / Rocklin team helped transform the organization’s new barn workshop—a space designed to provide job training and life skills to aged-out foster youth and at-risk young adults.

Whether they were painting, packing, or planting, Windermere Signature Properties made a memorable debut, bringing our Community Service Day values to life through meaningful, hands-on work that reflects the true spirit of Windermere.

Oregon

Windermere offices across Oregon made a significant impact this year, taking on a wide variety of projects that reflect their deep roots in the communities they serve. In Salem, agents and staff from Windermere Pacific West Properties spent their second year in a row volunteering with Marion Polk Food Share at the organization’s Youth Farm. This year, they helped replant rows of peppers, eggplants, and other fresh produce that will later be harvested and distributed to local food pantries and partnering health clinics. Marion Polk Food Share plays a vital role in the region’s hunger relief efforts, supporting over 70 local partner agencies and distributing millions of meals each year. With the rising cost of groceries and ongoing challenges around food access, this kind of work remains essential in communities of every size.

Also in Salem, the team from Windermere Heritage spent their day caring for Minto-Brown Island Park, one of the city’s most treasured outdoor spaces. Their efforts focused on preserving the park’s natural beauty, removing invasive plants, clearing pathways, and maintaining the surrounding green space to ensure it remains a safe, accessible place for the community to gather, explore, and connect with nature.

In Bend, the Windermere Realty Trust team dedicated their Community Service Day to The Giving Plate, a local nonprofit committed to providing food assistance with dignity and compassion, because how people are treated matters just as much as the help they receive. After a tour of the nonprofit’s Community Store, volunteers got to work restocking shelves and preparing the space for open hours so that every guest would experience a welcoming, well-stocked, and thoughtfully presented environment.

Montana

In Montana, Windermere offices brought their A-game, showing just how powerful small-town care and collaboration can be. From Bozeman to Missoula to Hamilton, agents teamed up with local nonprofits to make a lasting difference for their neighbors.

In Bozeman, agents, owners, and staff from the Windermere Great Divide office partnered with the HRDC and Gallatin Valley Food Bank to support the Story Mill Learning Garden, a public access garden designed to foster food security, sustainability, and education. They filled the day by tending to garden beds and replanting fresh produce that is open to all and serves as both a vital fresh food source and a hands-on learning environment for the community.

The Windermere Missoula team headed over to the YWCA of Missoula, a global nonprofit dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and advancing justice and dignity for all. With paintbrushes and tools in hand,  they built a new storage shed and stained the surrounding fences—improvements that help create a more welcoming and functional environment for women and families seeking shelter and support services.

A bit farther south in Hamilton, participants from Windermere Hamilton showed up for the Haven House Food Bank, where they tackled a landscaping project at the request of the organization’s board. Originally planning to repaint the interior, the team quickly shifted gears to address the overgrown shrubbery, clearing and cleaning up the exterior to improve the property’s appearance and accessibility. They also helped relocate food donations that had been delivered to the wrong location, proving that a little flexibility and a lot of heart can go a long way for a nonprofit that relies on community support.

Utah

Heading East to Utah, Windermere offices carried the same spirit of service into a new setting, coming together to support a local initiative that blends education, agriculture, and community into one impactful mission. Windermere’s Utah offices united for a meaningful day of service at Roots Charter High School in West Valley City, a one-of-a-kind, farm-based school where students care for animals, grow food, and gain hands-on life skills through agricultural learning. Agents and staff spent the day weeding garden beds, feeding chickens, and painting the school’s interior. The day was made even more memorable by a visit from the West Valley City Mayor Karen Lang, who stopped by to thank volunteers and show her support. As Utah Foundation Director Amy Dobbs shared, “While our work in real estate can indeed change financial trajectories, Community Service Day is a profound reminder that our greatest investment is in people.” The work completed that day left a lasting impression, not just on the school, but on every volunteer who walked away, reminded of what it means to be rooted in community.

Idaho

Across Idaho, Windermere offices showed up in ways that were thoughtful, hands-on, and deeply connected to the local communities they serve. From outdoor spaces to food banks and free bike tune-ups, these powerhouse teams took on projects that reflect the everyday needs and outdoor lifestyle of their communities.

In Coeur d’Alene, agents spent the day at Canopy Village, a trauma-responsive safe haven for children and families who have experienced abuse, neglect, or crisis. The team humped into painting, weeding, planting flowers, and repairing bikes, bringing warmth and care to a space that plays a vital role in helping children and families feel safe, supported, and full of hope. After their hard work, volunteers were treated to lunch and a presentation from the Canopy Village staff about the organization’s mission and the growing impact of its programs.

Click here to watch Windermere Coeur d’Alene in action!

Over south in Lewiston, the Windermere Lewiston / Divide Property Management office joined forces with the Idaho Food Bank to help provide nourishment to families across the region. Volunteers bagged oatmeal and oranges for distribution, working side by side in a fast-paced assembly line that made the hours fly by. With every bag sealed and sorted, they moved one step closer to helping local families put food on the table.

In Sun Valley, agents continued their annual Bike Tune Week, a much-anticipated partnership with the Black Tie Ski and Bike Shop. Together, they offered free bike maintenance for clients and community members alike. In a place where biking is practically a way of life, this tradition blends practically with generosity, making it easier for locals to ride safely, confidently, and stay connected to the community all season long.

Washington

Throughout Washington, Windermere agents and staff leaned into what matters most: showing up for their neighbors and investing time, energy, and care into the places they call home.

Over in the north, Windermere Whatcom lent a hand at Lions Camp Horizon, a nonprofit offering a summer camp experience for teens and adults with developmental disabilities. During their time at the camp, volunteers power-washed, painted, landscaped, and tidied up the grounds to help ensure campers are welcomed into a secure, clean, and joyful environment where they can feel safe to step outside of their comfort zones.

In Seattle, the Mount Baker office partnered with Wellspring Family Services for a neighborhood cleanup, walking nearby streets to collect litter and debris. With homelessness being a cause close to the hearts of many Windermere agents, supporting an organization that works to end family homelessness through early intervention and prevention made Mount Baker’s project all the more meaningful.

On the Eastside, the Bellevue Commons office carried on one of Windermere’s longest-running Community Service Day traditions, volunteering for the 24^th year at the Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center. From cleaning horse paddocks and prepping for upcoming events to painting and gardening, the team’s efforts supported a nonprofit that provides equine-assisted therapy for individuals with disabilities. It’s a partnership that is rooted in care, consistency, and a deep connection to the community.

And in Renton, the Lori Gill & Associates team spent the day serving at Vision House, an organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of homelessness for families in need. Supporting families and youth facing housing insecurity is a mission that deeply resonates with Windermere’s values, and the team’s impact was tangible, completing nearly three weeks’ worth of work in just one afternoon by gardening, spreading mulch, and making the outdoor spaces more welcoming and beautiful for the residents.