KW Cares - $67 Million Donated & 7,200 Families Helped when Disaster Strikes - Lexie Rodriguez

Summary:

Today's guest for the Health & Real Estate Podcast is Lexie Rodriguez, CEO of KW Cares, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Keller Williams agents in times of financial need. Lexie shares her journey from practicing law to leading KW Cares, highlighting the organization's mission to provide grants for agents facing hardships due to emergencies. We discuss the the impact of community support during natural disasters, and inspiring stories of resilience from agents who have been on the receiving end of KW Cares. Lexie emphasizes the importance of a strong company culture and the role of KW Cares in fostering a supportive environment for agents.

Takeaways:

• KW Cares is a nonprofit that supports Keller Williams agents in financial need.
• The organization has given over $67 million in grants to over 7,200 families.
• KW Cares is funded entirely by agents for agents, emphasizing community support.
• The grants provided can be as high as $35,000 for catastrophic hardships.
• KW Cares responds quickly to natural disasters, often before government aid arrives.
• The organization fosters a strong culture of giving within Keller Williams.
• Lexie shares personal stories of resilience from agents who received grants.
• Community involvement is crucial for the success of KW Cares.
• The Kathy Nye Philanthropic Award recognizes outstanding volunteerism within KW.
• Lexie encourages agents to participate in transactional giving to support KW Cares.

Sound Bites:

"We give up to $35,000 in grants."
"People want to rally around a cause."

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction to KW Cares and Lexie's Journey
05:54 - The Mission and Impact of KW Cares
11:59 - Unique Aspects of KW Cares Compared to Other Nonprofits
17:57 - How to Contribute and Get Involved with KW Cares
24:02 - The Importance of Employee Hardship Funds in Company Culture
26:49 - Responding to Natural Disasters
30:27 - Stories of Resilience and Support
36:32 - The Impact of KW Cares
42:11 - Celebrating Philanthropy and Community Spirit

Connect with Lexie Rodriguez:

Website: https://www.kwcares.org/

Email: alexia.rodriguez@kw.com

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