InterWest Gives Back

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One of InterWest’s fundamental principles is to serve the needs and contribute to the betterment and strengthening of the communities in which we live and work. We participate not only by providing financial contributions, but also through the many hours our employees selflessly volunteer their time. It’s part of our culture to give back and actively participate in making a difference in the lives of others. Our charities are many and extend benefits nationwide to those deservedly needing a helping hand.

InterWest Gives Back

Committed to support, empower and strengthen our local communities.

InterWest is a proud supporter of the following organizations:

2023

Thank you to the Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento Women Build team from InterWest’s Roseville and Sacramento offices!

Thank you to the Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento Women Build team from InterWest’s Roseville and Sacramento offices! You worked it! This March over 500 strong women from all different industries and backgrounds are working together to help build strong communities. On March 18th, an energetic crew from InterWest, donned pink hardhats and mud…

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InterWest’s Merced office collects a mountain of items to donate to those affected by local flooding

Rick Macias with Love Inc.  stopped by InterWest’s Merced office on Tuesday to pick up donated items from the fundraiser the Merced staff coordinated to help neighbors who lost their belongings during recent flooding. He was not expecting the mountain of items collected and was completely surprised by the outpouring of love and generosity of…

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The InterWest team participates in the Empty Bowl Project fundraiser on February 1st in support of the D Street Shelter

The InterWest team of Naomi Homan, Kathy Dorantes, Erin Brown & Carole Thomas attended, The  Empty Bowl Project fundraiser on February 1st in support of the D Street Shelter. The event, hosted by Merced County Community Action Agency,  is designed to simulate a soup kitchen experience. The Empty Bowl Project is an international grassroots effort…

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With a little help from your friends! Aid for Merced County Residents affected by flooding.

With a little help from your friends! Aid for Merced County Residents affected by flooding. Janet Kasper, Director of Community Engagement and Partnership for the United Way of Merced, is overseeing the procurement and distribution of Merced County’s flood relief donations to help victims of the City of Merced and Planada communities. InterWest’s Naomi Homan…

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2022

InterWest Supports Junior Achievement at PlayForeJA Top Golf Event!

InterWest Supports Junior Achievement at PlayForeJA Top Golf Event!

On September 29th, three teams from InterWest’s Roseville and Sacramento offices joined fellow Junior Achievement of Sacramento supporters at their 2nd annual PlayForeJA fundraising event at Topgolf in Roseville. Check out team PAR-TEE PEOPLE who are featured on JA’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/JuniorAchievementofSacramento/ The event raised nearly $80,000 to support Junior Achievement in their mission to…

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InterWest’s Woodland office gives back to local teens in foster care

InterWest’s Woodland office gives back to local teens in foster care.

InterWest’s Woodland  office gives back to local teens in foster care. InterWest’s Woodland office held a  successful gift card fundraiser to support youth supported by Hope’s Anchor in Woodland. Hope’s Anchor helps empower Woodland area youth who have current or former foster care experience successfully transition into adulthood. Thank you  to InterWest’s Erica Morris for…

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t’s all in the Bag! InterWest Volunteers at the Redwood Empire Food Bank!

June 16th, 2022 – It’s all in the Bag! InterWest Volunteers at the Redwood Empire Food Bank!

On Thursday June 16th, volunteers from InterWest’s North Bay offices helped support the Hunger Relief efforts of the Redwood Empire Food Bank by bagging more than 5,669 pounds of apples! After bagging several thousand pounds of  apples, InterWest’s Claudine Gordon, Chet & Valerie Laws, Kristie Phillips, Scott Pikey, Ron DeLeon, Wade Gordon and Owen Ward…

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2021

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4th Quarter IWGB-Walnut Creek – Oakland Leaf is building a more loving, just, and vibrant Oakland.

The Walnut Creek office is supporting youth in Oakland schools through their support of the  Oakland Leaf organization. Oakland Leaf serves more than 800 students annually through afterschool programming in high-need neighborhoods, paid internship programs for teens, and a summer camp. With an emphasis on social-emotional learning, critical thinking, creative expression, physical activity, urban ecology,…

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Now – August 11, 2021 – Get it in the Bag on August 11th! 7th Annual Project School Ready Backpack and Supply Drive!

Now through August 11th InterWest’s Chico office is once again partnering with  Shawna Batham, founder of Project School Ready to provide filled backpacks for children living in transitional housing, shelters and other local organization including  Esplanade House, Catalyst Women’s Shelter, Boys and Girls Club. InterWest’s Dan DiMeo and Tammie Baiz are once again spearheading the…

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September 13, 2021 – Balls in the Ruff Golf Tournament benefiting Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe

September 13th, 2021 – Balls in the Ruff Golf Tournament benefiting Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe Join InterWest and our newest affiliate Aegis Insurance in supporting the 6th Annual Ball in the Ruff Golf Tournament benefitting the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe. Community support for this event at Schaffer’s Mill Golf & Lake Club will help to…

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InterWest Supports Butte County Small Business through the Aaron Rodgers Small-Business COVID-19 Fund

Restaurants and retail businesses have been among the hardest hit in the COVID-19 pandemic. Join InterWest’ s Sports & Leisure team by helping to fund, The Aaron Rodgers Small-Business COVID-19 Fund through the North Valley Community Foundation. This fund will benefit locally owned and operated retail and restaurant businesses in Butte County and the North…

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InterWest honored with HFH 2020 Outstanding Community Partner Award!

​On January 27th, InterWest was recognized as a 2020 Outstanding Community Partner at the Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento virtual Hammy awards. This year InterWest was honored to help Habitat keep building through sponsorship of the virtual Gala, their virtual Women’s Build event and a very special Veteran’s Repair project sponsorship for an incredible…

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2020

Join InterWest and fellow community sponsors in supporting Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento!

​The annual Gala is Habitat’s biggest fundraiser but had to be reimagined as a Virtual Event this year. Join in for an evening to celebrate Habitat’s 35th year as they build forward through COVID-19 to break new ground. Thursday, October 29th from 6:00 pm-7:00pm PST Entertainment | Music | Live and Silent Auction | High Impact Community…

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October – November 17th – InterWest Offices come together in support of Wounded Warrior Project

During October and November,  InterWest employees in all offices will work together to give hope and financial support to America’s injured veterans through the Wounded Warrior Project. Every dollar donated will be generously matched by InterWest and will directly support life-changing programs that empower, employ, and engage America’s injured veterans. Donations made to the Wounded…

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Western Wildfire Relief | You Can Help.

Join InterWest in supporting Red Cross disaster relief efforts for the western wildfire victims by making a donation.  Every night hundreds of evacuees are being sheltered in hotels with the assistance of the Red Cross. If you want to help people specifically affected by the California wildfires, write “California Wildfires” in the memo line of…

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October 21, 2020 – Friends of the Empire Virtual Auction – Benefiting The Empire Recovery Center

Join InterWest’s Redding office in supporting the 5th Friends of the Empire Virtual Auction benefiting the Empire Recovery Center. This event will begin with a Silent Auction on Sunday, October 18th and end on Thursday, October 22nd. The Live Auction will culminate in a livestreamed finale on Wednesday, October 21st at 7:00 pm. This event raises funds to…

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September 25th, 2020 at 6:00 PM – Triumph Uncorked! The 2020 Virtual Event – Supporting the Cancer Community

Triumph Cancer Foundation is a local nonprofit dedicated to helping cancer survivors recover from cancer treatment through exercise-focused programs like Triumph Fitness.  The need to support the cancer community during these challenging times is great. On September 25th you can help.  Triumph Cancer Foundation once again celebrates survivorship at their 10th annual Triumph Uncorked Event-Virtual in 2020! Join…

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September 25, 2020 – 10th Annual Triump Uncorked

Join InterWest in supporting Triumph Cancer Foundations annual fundraiser. Proceeds support the Triumph Fitness program, an exercise-based recovery program which helps adult cancer survivors recover from the effects of cancer treatment  and recapture their lives. Learn more https://triumphfound.org/support-us/uncorked-2020/?fbclid=IwAR0TGpvUgwJz-7a3Xiqi8FW2wOhz8ut6MrJb9AQUeypzYujY-ATjQtvVn9k

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2019

DECEMBER 17, 2019 – GRANTING HOLIDAY WISHES FOR KIDS AT THE SACRAMENTO CHILDREN’S HOME!

Posted on: December 17, 2019 During the first two weeks of December, employees from InterWest’s Roseville and Sacramento offices helped provide presents for the children and families served by the Sacramento Children’s Home by selecting a “Wish” card from the giving tree in their office and fulfilling the requests on the cards. For most of…

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 24TH, SANTA ROSA, CA – TOUR DE FOX WINE COUNTRY RIDE TO BENEFIT PARKINSON’S RESEARCH

The  Tour de Fox Ride Series  celebrates the energy and spirit of the Parkinson’s community by bringing together thousands of passionate fundraisers to strap on their helmets and push critical research forward . An estimated 6 million people worldwide are living with Parkinson’s Disease- — a chronic neurodegenerative disorder. Mike Feeney, from InterWest’s Windsor office…

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JANUARY 30TH – INTERWEST IS HONORED TO RECEIVE 2018 OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY PARTNER AWARD FROM HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER SACRAMENTO

InterWest Insurance Services and other local businesses, Habitat supporters, volunteers and donors were celebrated at the 25th annual Hammy Awards Dinner on January 30th at The Center in Sacramento. Jen Weathersbee and Karen Esquibel accepted the 2018 Outstanding Community Partner Award on behalf of InterWest alongside colleagues Rob Oates and Paul Durrans. InterWest is honored…

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2018

NOVEMBER 28TH-DECEMBER 19TH – INTERWEST’S MERCED OFFICE PARTNERS WITH LOVE INC TO ADOPT A FAMILY FOR CHRISTMAS!

As part of InterWest’s employee driven InterWest Gives Back program, InterWest’s Merced office partnered with Love INC to Adopt a Family at Christmas. They adopted 2 homeless families in need of Christmas items as well as everyday essentials. The entire staff participated and were able to provide all of the families requested items. On December…

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DECEMBER 2018 – BEAR HUGS FOR HOPE

Join the American Cancer Society and InterWest’s Employee Benefits Practice Group to bring hope to a local pediatric patient who is currently undergoing treatment for cancer. A hug from this cuddly bear brings more than a smile-it supports all the American Cancer Society is doing to create a world without cancer. For more information on sponsoring a…

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AUGUST 1ST, 2018 – OPT TO ADOPT-INTERWEST’S MERCED OFFICE GIVES BACK TO NEW BEGINNINGS FOR MERCED COUNTY ANIMALS

​InterWest’ Merced office is proud to support New Beginnings for Merced County Animals. The supplies and donations that were generously donated by our Merced colleagues were received with excitement and gratitude by organization representative, Sharon Lomen. Thank you to the Merced staff for helping to make this a successful fundraiser and a very special thank…

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AUGUST 7TH, 2018 – IT’S IN THE BAG!! WOODLAND OFFICE DONATES 18 BACKPACKS FILLED WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO YOLO COUNTY FOSTER YOUTH.

InterWest’s Woodland office partnered with Hope’s Anchor, Inc. to provide backpacks and school supplies to children in kindergarten through the 5th grade for their 3rd quarter InterWest Gives Back event. For the past couple of years, the Woodland staff has been very generous in their support of children in need and this year was no…

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JULY 6TH, 2018 – INTERWEST GIVES BACK IN ACTION

At the core of all that is wonderful about InterWest’s Giving Back Program, is the commitment and selfless participation of our employees. We thank them for their efforts, passion and willingness to give their “Soles” for a worthy cause. These are only a few of the many ways InterWest makes a difference in the lives…

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APRIL 8TH, 2018 – 8TH ANNUAL CREDIT UNION SACTOWN 10 RUN TO BENEFIT CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK HOSPITALS! AMERICA’S CREDIT UNIONS WORKING TOGETHER.

Join InterWest’ s Financial Institution Practice Group in supporting the 8th annual Credit Union SACTOWN 10 Run to benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. The Credit Union SACTOWN10 in Sacramento, CA brings together credit unions from across the country with a shared vision of fundraising and helping children. The proceeds from this event support the 170…

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JUNE 9TH, 2018 – TRIUMPH CANCER FOUNDATION PRESENTS, TRIUMPH UNCORKED-HELWIG WINERY, 5-10 PM

Join the Sports & Leisure Practice Group in supporting Triumph Cancer Foundation’s 8th annual Triumph Uncorked fundraiser at Helwig Winery in beautiful Plymouth, CA.  Enjoy a gourmet picnic dinner, wine and music featuring the  electrifying Michael Jackson tribute band, Foreverland. Triumph Uncorked is an annual fundraising event which provides funds for Triumph Fitness, a fitness program…

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JANUARY 22 – FEBRUARY 15, 2018 – WARMING COMMUNITIES ONE COAT AT A TIME – INTERWEST’S MERCED OFFICE SUPPORTS UNITED WAY OF MERCED COUNTY COATS FOR KIDS WINTER COAT DRIVE

Join our Merced office in helping children stay warm this winter. Our Merced office has hosted a variety of fun and creative fundraisers to help provide coats for children ages 13-19. In January, on National Peanut Butter day, there were an abundance of Peanutty treats to sample for a small donation to the drive. In…

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