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Investing in the Future
Investing in the Future: Celebrating Our 2026 Windermere Foundation Scholarship Recipients!
At Windermere Real Estate Whidbey Island, we believe that investing in our community means investing in the people who will shape its future. Each year, the Windermere Foundation is proud to support local students as they take the next step toward meaningful careers. This year we’re honored to award two $2,000 scholarships to graduating seniors pursuing careers in the skilled trades.
Congratulations to our 2026 Windermere Foundation Scholarship recipients:
- Killian of Coupeville High School, who will be attending Bellingham Technical College (BTC).
- Madison of Oak Harbor High School, who will be attending Evergreen Beauty College.
We’re incredibly proud of both students and can’t wait to see all they accomplish. Their hard work, determination, and commitment to their future embody the values these scholarships were created to celebrate.
Simona Groves, shared:
“These scholarships are close to our hearts because they support students choosing vocational programs, trade schools and certification programs, paths that deserve every bit as much recognition and investment as any other. To our 2026 scholarship recipients: congratulations! Watching your hard work and dedication payoff is exactly why we do this. We couldn’t be more excited for you as you step into this next chapter. Go make something incredible!”
Supporting Education That Strengthens Our Community
At Windermere Real Estate Whidbey Island, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to pursue the future they’ve worked so hard to build. The Windermere Foundation Scholarship was created to support students with financial need who are pursuing technical and vocational careers. This includes trade schools, certification programs, community colleges, and other hands-on educational opportunities.
These careers are the backbone of our communities. From healthcare and cosmetology to construction, manufacturing and technology. Skilled professionals make a lasting difference every day. By helping ease the financial burden of continuing education, we’re investing in students and in the future of our community.
Powered by Our Community
One of the things that makes the Windermere Foundation so meaningful is that every dollar raised by Windermere Real Estate Whidbey Island stays right here on Whidbey Island. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the Foundation is dedicated to supporting low-income families with children. Thanks to the generosity of our agents, clients and community, we’re able to make a meaningful impact where it matters most.
With every home bought or sold through a Windermere agent, a portion of their compensation is donated to the Foundation. Additional support comes from local fundraising events and generous contributions from our agents. Together, these efforts create opportunities for students like Killian and Madison to pursue their dreams with greater confidence.
Congratulations, Killian and Madison!
Killian and Madison, this scholarship reflects your hard work, perseverance and dedication. We are incredibly proud to celebrate this milestone with you. It is an honor to play a small part in your journey.
As you begin this exciting new chapter, know that your community is cheering you on. Congratulations, we cannot wait to see everything that comes next for both of you!
Want to learn more about ways that you can support the Windermere Foundation and our community? Or learn how to apply for a scholarship in the future? Connect with us here.
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.
