Keller Williams Donates $150,000 to Support Central Texas Flood Relief
'We're heartbroken by the devastation caused by the recent flooding across Central Texas,' said Chris Czarnecki, CEO and president of KW. 'At Keller Williams, we don't just show up in moments like this, we come together.'
'We're heartbroken by the devastation caused by the recent flooding across Central Texas,' said Chris Czarnecki, CEO and president of KW. 'At Keller Williams, we don't just show up in moments like this, we come together.'
'This donation and the amazing relief efforts being undertaken by our affiliated agents and leaders reflect our deep commitment to standing shoulder to shoulder with our people and their communities when they need it most,' said Czarnecki.
The $150,000 donation from KW and KW Cares will be directed to TEXSAR: Texas Search and Rescue, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit first-responder organization headquartered in Austin, Texas, and Mercy Chefs, a faith-based nonprofit organization providing disaster and humanitarian relief.
TEXSAR serves all citizens of the State of Texas and deploys at the request of law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency management agencies.
Mercy Chefs provides professionally prepared, restaurant-quality meals to victims, volunteers, and first responders in the aftermath of natural disasters and emergencies.
'In every disaster, our mission remains the same, which is to bring immediate relief and lasting hope to the people we serve,' said Alexia Rodriguez, CEO of KW Cares. 'From mobilizing supplies to helping KW-affiliated agents and families rebuild, we're here for the long haul.'
'While all agents and leaders are safe and accounted for in the recent flooding, we are very proud to help support the local community through these two amazing non-profit partners,' said Rodriguez. 'We are also on standby to support our KW community members who are affected by the flooding in North Carolina over the past weekend.'
KW Cares has trucks, trailers, and pre-stocked warehouses with supplies for disaster response. The Austin, Texas-based KW Cares call center assists KW® agents and families impacted by disasters.
Since 2003, KW Cares has provided over $67.0 million in assistance through more than 7,300 grants to KW® agents and families. KW Cares is funded primarily through KW® agents who donate a portion of their real estate commissions.
About KW Cares
KW Cares is a 501(c)(3) public charity created to support KW® associates and their families through hardships they experience as a result of a sudden emergency.
This charity is at the heart of Keller Williams' culture in action—finding and serving the higher purpose of business through charitable giving in the market centers and communities where associates live and work.
About Keller Williams
Austin, Texas-based Keller Williams Realty, LLC is the world's largest real estate franchise by agent count. It has more than 1,000 market center offices and 163,000 affiliated agents. The franchise is No. 1 in units and sales volume in the U.S.
Since 1983, the company has cultivated an agent-centric, technology-driven, and education-based culture that rewards affiliated agents. For more information, visit kwri.kw.com.
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