In 2019, Fairway Sound and our clients gave over $55,000 to neighbors in need!
As a group, we were honored to close over 2,200 units in 2019. That equates to 2,200 individuals and families receiving a loan from us, and 2,200 contributions to local charities or community members facing a crisis.
Empowering Our Community to Thrive
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Empowering Our Community to Thrive
Our branch and staff members are very active in the community, though we don’t always talk about it. We are basketball and little league coaches, mentors, community chair members, volunteer instructors. This is a part of calling Washington state our home, and our community truly our neighbors. Serving and giving is one way we want to set ourselves apart, and even better, it’s something our clients get to be a part of too.
Giving’s Been Part of Our Foundation
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Giving’s Been Part of Our Foundation
Since Fairway Sound was founded, starting as one office in Kirkland, Washington, the group has donated $25 to charity for every loan closed. In our early days, those donations always went to the American Warrior Initiative – a non-profit that supports veterans through grants, service animals and seeking to educate professional members of the mortgage and housing industry on how to better serve and thank these invaluable members of our community. We are still very involved with AWI and you can learn more about it here.
Fairway Sound’s Selection Process
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Fairway Sound’s Selection Process
In 2016, we began selecting other charities that meant a great deal to us as individuals at Fairway Sound. Now, each quarter we open up nominations to our group of offices, and as a whole choose a non-profit to support each quarter.
The selected charity receives $25 for every loan closed during its designated quarter. A committee also organizes community service events for our staff, friends, and family in support of the quarterly charity. And, the branch matches all employee donations made to the current charity during the quarter – helping employees maximize their giving. The charity has the opportunity to share about their mission to our onsite staff during a lunch and our marketing team works to help promote the organization and share about the good work they are doing.
Want to Help?
If you are interested in making a donation to our quarterly charity or joining one of our community service events, we’d be honored. And if you have a charity that has impacted your life greatly, we’d love to hear about it. Reach out to your loan officer – perhaps they’ll be moved to nominate them for our next quarter.
Fairway Sound will donate $25 in the borrower’s name, to any charity of the borrower’s choice. If the borrower does not pick a charity, Fairway Sound will send donations to one of the charities listed below. May not be redeemed for cash. One $25 donation per loan. Loan must close and fund with Fairway Branch 3000. Offer not available on bond loans. Special incentive
offer subject to change without notice. This offer not valid with any other incentives or discounts.
Great Strides Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
This Quarter's Featured Charity
Great Strides, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s largest national fundraising event offers hope to those living with cystic fibrosis. Each year, more than 125,000 people participate in nearly 400 walks across the country to support the Foundation’s mission to cure cystic fibrosis and raise awareness about this rare, genetic, life-shortening disease that makes it difficult to breathe. With supporters like you by our side, the CF Foundation has made significant progress.
The CF Foundation continues to lead the way in innovative research and drug development, promoting high-quality, individualized care, and helping people with CF live better today. Nearly every CF drug was made possible by the Foundation and because of funds raised from Great Strides, people with CF are living longer, healthier lives and pursuing their dreams.
While we have come so far, we still have so much work to do. The lives of people with this disease are still cut far too short.
Great Strides provides a fantastic opportunity for family, friends, students, and colleagues to come together and make a difference in the lives of people with CF. The event harnesses the power of people with a shared vision and encourages collaboration, team building, and leadership, as we take steps to find a cure. We are at a pivotal moment in the history of cystic fibrosis and your support matters. Let’s keep making Great Strides until we have a cure.
The time is now. Together, we can conquer this disease. Until it’s done.
Visit Their WebsiteCheck out other charities Fairway Cares has supported in past quarters.
Hand in Hand
At Hand in Hand, we are driven by compassion for those who have been abused, neglected and marginalized. Our heart is to work within our community to help restore hope to kids in crisis and offer a support system to strengthen families.
Learn more about Hand in Hand and how you can help on their website or Facebook Page.
Mary's Place
The work of Mary’s Place keeps struggling families together and provides practical tools and resources that help them find housing and employment. They inspire the community to support homeless women, children, and families through advocacy, partnerships, volunteerism and philanthropy.
Learn more about Mary’s Place and donate on their website or Facebook Page.
Byrd Barr Place
From families and the elderly to the disabled and immigrants/refugees, Byrd Barr Place supports those from all walks of life. Taking a four-pronged approach, this Seattle based charity addresses immediate needs while providing the tools for long-term stability and self-sufficiency.
Learn more about Byrd Barr Place on their website.
Athletes for Kids
Athletes for Kids pairs children with special needs with high school athletes. Athletes and their buddies meet two to three times a month over a span of one to three years. The experience has proved astounding for all involved.
Learn more about Athletes for Kids on their website.
The Ruby Room
Since 2002, The Ruby Room’s mission has been to bring social experiences like Prom and Homecoming to those living under the poverty line. As a nonprofit, they invite low-income teens in need to shop for their big day at no cost. The ladies and gents who visit the Ruby Room get to keep their outfit, a tangible memento from a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Learn more about The Ruby Room on their website.