EventsWhidbey Island April 6, 2026

Coming Together for a Cause

There is something special about coming together for a cause and gathering around a table with good food, great company, and a shared purpose. Recently, our Windermere Real Estate Oak Harbor and Coupeville offices on Whidbey Island did just that. Agents Simona Groves and Jonathan Young  hosted a home made spaghetti lunch fundraiser that brought together agents from both our Oak Harbor and Coupeville offices.

A memorable afternoon

The event was filled with all the ingredients for a memorable afternoon: wine, spaghetti and meatballs, fresh baked sourdough, and a delicious banana pudding. Beyond the meal itself, the day was about connection, generosity, and giving back to the Whidbey Island community that we are so proud to call home.

As Simona, who organized the event, shared:

“We were so excited to host an Italian lunch to support the Windermere Foundation, featuring wine, spaghetti and meatballs, fresh baked sourdough, and a delicious banana pudding. It turned into such a fun and meaningful gathering, bringing agents from both our Oak Harbor and Coupeville offices together to not only raise funds, but to enjoy a great meal and spend some time connecting with one another.

Most importantly, every dollar raised goes directly to the Windermere Foundation, helping support local families and funding the scholarships we offer to students pursuing careers in the trades. It’s a beautiful reminder that when we come together, even something as simple as sharing a meal can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.”

Thanks to the generosity of everyone who attended and contributed, the event raised an incredible $1,170 for the Windermere Foundation.

The Windermere Foundation 

Those funds will go directly toward supporting local low-income families with children and providing scholarships to students seeking to continue their education and pursue careers in the trades. It’s a mission that is deeply important to our offices, and one we are honored to support year after year. We are currently accepting scholarship applications till April 30th. If interested in applying, please fill out the application here.

Events like this are a reminder that community is about more than where we live but rather about how we care for one another. We are so grateful to everyone who helped make this event such a success and are proud to be part of a community that continues to show up with generosity and heart.