Riley Behrens
Riley Behrens has been an agent in the Palm Springs Market Center since March 2023. He’s a single dad to an adopted daughter (age 15) and is currently fostering his daughter’s biological sister (age 9). In late 2023, at 27 years old, Riley was diagnosed with leukemia. Following this life-altering diagnosis, he underwent six months […]
Todd Jennings
Here at Keller Williams, there’s not only an amazing culture of caring but also a culture of paying it forward. Our grant recipients have hosted bake sales and car washes, runs and walks—we even heard word of a frisbee golf tournament!—all in support of uplifting their KW Family. Todd’s Story Todd Jennings received a grant […]
LuChiea Hinnant
Quite often, a family is unprepared for the financial burden of laying a loved one to rest. As part of our commitment to Family helping Family, KW Cares offers funeral grants. We want to make sure no one needs to struggle in a difficult time. One of our recipients, LuChiea Hinnant, shared with us what […]
Stories from the KW Family
Here at KW Cares, one of the best parts of what we do is getting to call someone to tell them their grant has been approved. We know that there are no “small” disasters when they happen to you—and we know that sometimes, hope comes in the form of financial aid. “I don’t think anyone […]
Kristen Parker
Kristen Parker is a mom of three from Atlanta, Georgia. She works as a Relationship Manager for Anna K Intown. She first noticed a change in her son Sam right after his eleventh birthday. He was suddenly tired all the time and he didn’t quite know how to express what he was feeling to his […]
Carina O.
In September 2023, the Ten Mile River in Massachusetts breached its banks. Police were called out to rescue people trapped in their vehicles as more than 6.5” of rain fell. Homeowners were asked to shelter in place. Carina’s family could do nothing but listen to the pounding rain and watch as water began to gush […]
The Poulsen Family
On August 8, 2023, Eric’s family lost everything to the devastation of the Maui wildfires. High winds caused fire to sweep through the area, taking homes and small businesses with it, leaving nothing but ashes and crumbled buildings. “Our perfect home on Front Street in Lahaina disappeared in flames fanned by 80-mile-per-hour winds. The town […]
Rebuilding After Hurricane Ian
When disasters like Hurricane Ian strike, KW Cares responds swiftly with emergency aid. But agents in the affected areas aren’t left to fend for themselves in the weeks and months of rebuilding that follow. KW Cares continues to provide relief until all qualifying needs are met. When Ian hit in 2022, KW Cares ultimately provided […]
The Hood Family
We’re blessed to hear the stories of KW Family members who have been touched by our grant program. One such family is Jenn Hood and her daughter, Hannah, who was diagnosed with cancer at only 16. Below is their story, in Jenn’s own words. I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for the incredible […]
Levi Lane
Life was fairly typical for Meghan and Levi Lane, who have been a husband–wife team in the Columbia-Northeast Market Center since 2019. They had three kids and one on the way, plus church and their real estate business kept them busy. When Life Takes a Turn On December 1, 2022, their lives changed drastically. […]