KW Cares

Assisting our Keller Williams family confronted with financial hardship due to unexpected emergencies, ensuring they feel supported, valued, and safe.
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KW Cares is a 501(c) (3) public charity created to support Keller Williams Realty associates and their dependent family members with hardship as a result of a sudden emergency. Hardship is defined as a difficult circumstance that a person or family cannot handle without outside help.

05/28/2026

There are less than 89 hours left to participate in Cares Month in honor of Mo Anderson’s 89th birthday. You won’t want to miss out on her coaching call, so make sure your Market Center meets the $890 KW Cares Month goal.

Want to know how close you are? Check out the leaderboard to see how close your team is to getting on the list: https://bit.ly/4cRGce5

And remember, if you make a $89 donation to Cares Month, your name will go on the birthday card we're mailing to Mo!

But Cares Month is about more than just raising funds; it’s about
Family Helping Family.

“We are beyond thankful for this community. KW Cares showed up for our family in a way we will never forget. Because of your generosity, we’re stronger today—and we’re already looking forward to the day we can give back the same way you gave to us.” —John, 2025 grant recipient

Cares Month ends at midnight on May 31. No gift is too small. Whether you’re a new agent or a 20-year veteran, we’re all part of the same KW community. KW Cares Month is how you can make a difference for one of your KW family members in need regardless of where they live.

05/22/2026

There are 9 more days for your Market Center to raise $890 or more in honor of Mo Anderson’s 89th birthday and her example of giving, caring, and sharing. When you do, everyone will win team-wide access to an exclusive call with the lady herself! Plus the Market Center that raises the most money will get a visit from Mo in-person!

We’re all part of the same community, and KW Cares Month is an opportunity to extend a helping hand to those who are hurting. A few of the stories that have moved us recently are:

❤️‍🩹 Danielle, who suffered a toxin-related brain injury after mold was found in her new home. Her homeowner’s insurance doesn’t cover mold damage, and her inspector’s Errors & Omissions policy doesn’t include mold coverage.

❤️‍🩹 Laura & Don, who were unable to work while both battling cancer at the same time. Laura has to travel out of state for treatment, and Don was diagnosed less than a year ago.

❤️‍🩹 Jennifer, whose home suffered a devastating fire when her critically ill partner's oxygen tanks ignited, destroying their home and everything they owned.

❤️‍🩹 Jessica, who had to travel across the country for spinal surgery after doctors were unable to find the source of an infection for more than 18 months.

KW Cares is proud to serve thousands of KW associates—and we’ve been at it for over 20 years. So far, we’ve given grants to more than 7,500 people, each with their own unique story. Your giving during Cares Month provides for all the stories yet to come. You can give here: https://bit.ly/4cRGce5

05/21/2026

Our team at the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Greater Austin Chapter Philanthropy Day awards luncheon yesterday!

We had a wonderful time together celebrating our Vice President of Development, Rachel Elder, who won Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year. ❤️ Even Rachel's parents were able to join!

05/18/2026

We’re over halfway through Cares Month, and nearly 50 Market Centers have already met their $890 goal and will be joining the call with Mo Anderson! ❤️ We’re sending them a huge “thank you!” and a hearty “congratulations!”

Check out all the rankings, see where your team stands, and if you haven’t made a gift on your Market Center’s page yet, you can do so at https://bit.ly/4cRGce5

And don’t forget, the Market Center that comes out on top at midnight CST on May 31st will get to host a training with Mo Anderson live and in-person!

Most importantly, your gift helps uplift associates like:
❤️‍🩹 Bill, who had four open-heart procedures performed at once
❤️‍🩹 Camille, who needed help to escape a dangerous relationship
❤️‍🩹 Jennifer, who was recently diagnosed with Lyme disease

Thank you for all your support of the KW community.

05/13/2026

Today is a special day for a special lady—it’s Mo Anderson’s 89th birthday!

We’re getting her birthday card ready and we want to include YOUR name! Make a gift of $89 or more to Cares Month, we’ll include your name in the card. Or, if you donate $890+ (your Market Center’s goal amount) we’ll include a birthday message of your choosing—just drop your note in the comment field when you make your gift.

And don’t forget, if your Market Center has raised the most money when Cares Month ends at midnight on May 31st, Mo will be coming to see your team live and in-person! 🎉

KW Cares is the heartbeat of the KW culture of caring. As Mo herself has said, “In the end, it’s about the higher purpose of business: to give, care, and share. It’s what we do at Keller Williams.” ❤️ You can give here: https://bit.ly/4cRGce5

05/12/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday to our May birthdays! 🎉

This month, we’re celebrating four incredible members of the KW Cares family:
🎂Mo Anderson, our Chair & President of the Board of Directors in Austin, TX
🎂 Shannon Cunningham, our Director of Development in Austin, TX
🎂 Mike Duley, our board member in Bentonville, AR
🎂Toni Young, our Director of Finance, Payroll, and Benefits in Austin, TX

To these team members celebrating this month, thank you for the heart you bring to this work. We hope your birthday is filled with encouragement, gratitude, and a reminder of how deeply you’re appreciated. 💛

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If you want to wish these four a happy birthday, you can leave them a note in the comments below ⬇️, or consider making a donation in their honor to KW Cares during our Cares Month Campaign at donate.kwcares.org.

05/08/2026

Hi there, it’s Chad, back for part two of the day that changed my life–the Easter Sunday that I almost bled to death.

I cut 2/3 of the way through my arm with a table saw while working at a remote cabin. My phone and keys were 16 feet up on scaffolding inside the house. I passed out twice, and when I came to the second time, it was dark. I truly thought I was dead until the pain came roaring back.

In that moment, I felt so alone, like not even God was with me. I prayed, “Okay Lord, you either help me, or you take me, but I’m done doing this.” And I swear to you, the pain melted away. I was somehow able to drag a ladder over, climb up to get my keys, and start the 90-minute drive to the ER.

By the time I got there, I’d lost 20% of my blood volume. The doctors told me it was a miracle I was alive, and I believe every word of it.

That’s why I’m so proud to be a Cares Month Champion. KW Cares helped pull me out of a hole in one of the worst times of my life. What they offer is so much more than just financial help. It’s the knowledge that a whole company of people has your back and they care about you, even if they’ve never met you.

In the spirit of KW Cares Month, this May I’m asking you to take the “Give, Care, Share Challenge.” Since my accident, I’ve realized how important it is that we all “be the change we want to see in the world.” Whether that looks like random acts of kindness or organizing a major event, we want to see what you’re doing this May. Share here on social with , and when you post, tag three friends to keep the wave of caring growing in your community! We'll be sharing posts all month long, so I hope to see you on my feed!

05/07/2026

I first heard about KW Cares after I almost cut my arm off.

Hi, my name’s Chad, and I was working at a cabin in the Montana mountains when I had a freak accident with a table saw. Have you ever had one of those moments where everything happens in slow motion—it was like that. I just couldn’t move fast enough.

My first thought was, “It’s Easter Sunday, it’s 6:30 at night... no one’s coming,” quickly followed by, “My phone and my keys are in my hoodie 16 feet up on scaffolding inside the cabin...I’m never going to talk to my kids again.”

When KW Cares asked if I’d be their “Cares Month Champion” and share my story, I couldn’t say “yes” fast enough. Not because I’m special, or because it’s an honor (even though it is), but because I never should’ve made it off the floor of that cabin, and I want to use my second chance to tell people about the difference this organization made in my life.

Today I’m asking you to make a gift to Cares Month, to help the next guy like me, the next family with a child fighting cancer, the next woman that needs help leaving a dangerous situation, or the next grieving spouse surprised by funeral costs.

I haven’t been with KW nearly as long as some of you, so I was bowled over to find that this company means it when they say “family helping family.” It’s through the grace of God that I’m talking to you today, and it’s thanks to KW Cares that I was able to rebuild my life after such a serious medical disaster. You can donate for KW Cares Month here: https://bit.ly/4cRGce5

05/01/2026

Mo Anderson, a true KW legend, our board chair, and the one who officially launched KW Cares, celebrates her 89th birthday in May. In her honor, May is KW Cares Month!

23 years later, $68 million in financial assistance has been awarded to members of our KW community facing sudden emergencies. And that’s because of one driving belief: “In the end, it’s about the higher purpose of business: to give, care, and share. It’s what we do at Keller Williams.” —Mo Anderson

In honor of Mo, during the month of May we give, we care, we share. ❤️

And Mo herself is giving back to YOU this month! 🎁 When your Market Center reaches $890+ in giving on their Cares Month page, Mo will share her years of wisdom on a team-wide coaching call! Here’s how to make that happen:
❣️Look up your Market Center’s page: Use “Find a Fundraiser” to search the Cares Month campaign for your Market Center’s unique fundraising page.
❣️Give a gift to support the KW Family and help meet your goal.
❣️Share your team’s page with everyone in your network. They don’t have to be a part of KW to donate and help you win!

When the world feels unpredictable, our commitment to each other becomes even more important. We are grateful that we can count on you to protect, support, and uplift KW associates in times of crisis. Go here to find your Market Center: https://bit.ly/4cRGce5

04/30/2026

Our very own Vice President of Development, Rachel Elder, CFRE, CFRM, was named Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year for The Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater Austin! We couldn't be more proud.

We are reminded how fortunate the KW Family is to have Rachel as part of the team propelling each of us into deeper generosity, keeping that beacon of care that KW is known for shining brightly to guide us all. Thank you, Rachel, for all you do. ❤️

Rachel had this to say about the incredible honor:
"For me, this work has always been about community. It’s about showing up for one another when it matters, and I’m grateful every day to do work that connects generosity with real impact.

I'm grateful for the leadership, trust, and constant encouragement to grow and push further from my mentors at Beacon Nonprofit Consulting, my team at KW Cares and the KW Community.

Thank you, AFP for making a difference for nonprofits and investing in our profession. I’m so proud to be part of this work with all of you.
Truly grateful. 🤍"

04/29/2026

At KW Cares, our heart is to support our fellow Keller Williams associates and their families when they face unexpected times of need.

Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back and bring your community together? We invite you to host a fundraising event on our behalf! 🎉

Whether you want to organize a golf tournament, host a silent auction, plan a 5K walk/run, or throw a themed gala, your efforts can truly change lives.

To set you up for success, we’ve created a Fundraising Event Playbook. We want to give you the flexibility to make your event unique while we support you with the tools, branding guidelines, and donation processing pages you need. Check out the full playbook on our website and start brainstorming your event today:https://www.kwcares.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/KW-Cares-Third-Party-Event-Playbook.pdf

Need help getting started? Reach out to our development team at [email protected] so we can assist you. We can’t wait to see the incredible ways you support the KW Family! 🏠❤️

Address

1221 S Mopac Expressway, Ste 400
Austin, TX
78746

Telephone

+15123273070

Website

http://www.kwcares.org/

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