A story for the season:
In early December, Windermere Real Estate sponsored an event that gave one hundred low-income children on Seattle's Eastside a $175 shopping spree to Target. This shopping spree however had a twist. Instead of shopping for presents for themselves, the child, or "little shopper", aided by a Windermere broker, shopped for gifts for the members of their family. Once the gifts were selected and purchased, the "little shoppers" were off for Santa pictures, crafts, and to enjoy breakfast with their family. While they played, the presents were taken to be gift wrapped by the Windermere Elves. With wrapping, bows, and name tags complete, the presents were bundled into large bags and given back to each of the families.
Windermere has been organizing and sponsoring this event since 1999. Each year, over 200 of our brokers, managing brokers, and staff participate in the event - and each year they are reminded that there is very little that compares to the gift of giving. This sentiment was confirmed again this year on the faces of 100 children experiencing the pleasure of giving, some, for the first time. The only thing better was seeing the surprise on the "little shoppers'" faces when they learned that mysteriously, a gift with their name on it had appeared with the family's bundle of gifts.
Wishing you the best this Holiday Season!
