Baird & Warner Awards Kane and DuPage County Nonprofits Portion of $120,000 from Good Will Network
Baird & Warner, Chicagoland's largest locally owned independent residential real estate services company, has revealed the five nonprofits that won a share of $120,000 in grants through its charitable arm -- the Good Will Network -- to further their work providing shelter and supporting services to people at risk of homelessness. This marks a 20 percent increase in the total donations the Good Will Network provided last year.
The winners of this year's Good Will Network initiative, called "$24K of Solid Good," were chosen based on a Baird & Warner social media campaign that asked the public to vote during the month of August. Each winning organization received $24,000.
"Baird & Warner has been an advocate of Chicagoland's communities since we made our first transaction in 1855," said Jennifer Alter Warden, chief operating officer and executive vice president of Baird & Warner, who leads the Good Will Network's efforts. "Our people are committed to helping those in need from every walk of life, and what these organizations do day-to-day is beyond inspiring. We want to honor their efforts in providing shelter with our contribution, as it represents the core values of the Good Will Network."
Baird & Warner's broker associates, loan officers and employees nominated the 10 "$24K of Solid Good" finalists - each of which help serve a variety of community needs with a focus on housing, particularly for women and children. The public then voted and the five organizations with the most votes won. A video featuring the winning organizations receiving their $24,000 can be viewed here.
The winning Chicagoland organizations are:
BEDS Plus Care Inc.
Housing Opportunities for Women (HOW)
Marklund
PADS of Elgin, Inc.
Turning Pointe Autism Foundation
Last year, the Good Will Network provided 10 housing-related nonprofit organizations with grants of $10,000 each. By organizing and supporting initiatives ranging from local food drives to annual fundraising events, each and every Baird & Warner office embodies the mission of the Baird & Warner Good Will Network, which was created in 2002 to further the firm's philanthropic spirit. To date, the Good Will Network has donated more than $2.2 million, as well as thousands of volunteer hours, to a wide array of Chicagoland nonprofit organizations.
About Baird & Warner Real Estate, Inc.:
Established in 1855, Baird & Warner is Chicagoland's largest locally owned independent residential real estate services company. The Baird & Warner brand has been synonymous with experience, innovation and integrity for more than 160 years. Steve Baird, the firm's fifth-generation owner, has been consistently recognized among the industry's most influential leaders. Baird & Warner was named the No. 2 Top Workplace in Chicagoland by the Chicago Tribune in 2016, and No. 1 in real estate for the fifth consecutive year. With more than 2,300 broker associates in 29 offices and comprehensive mortgage, title and relocation services, Baird & Warner consistently ranks among the nation's top real estate firms. Learn more at www.BairdWarner.com.