Prior Three-Year Collaboration Raised Over $450,000 for the Nonprofit
February 26, 2025
HOUSTON – Transwestern, an integrated commercial real estate platform that spans brokerage and asset services, development, investment management and hospitality, has renewed its national philanthropic partnership with Make-A-Wish® for 2025, reaffirming its commitment to transforming the lives of children battling critical illnesses.
“Transwestern’s long-standing partnership with Make-A-Wish underscores the importance of giving back and demonstrates the extraordinary impact we can make when we act together to pursue a collective goal,” said Larry P. Heard, CEO of Transwestern. “We are honored to champion Make-A-Wish’s mission and look forward to making a meaningful difference in the lives of even more children and their families.”
As part of this partnership, Transwestern supports Make-A-Wish through national and local events and campaigns. Funds raised from local initiatives are directed to the market’s Make-A-Wish chapter, directly impacting the communities where we live and work. Additionally, the firm has incorporated Make-A-Wish’s Employee Giving program, enabling team members to donate an ongoing or one-time gift through payroll deduction.
Between 2022 and 2024, Transwestern raised more than $450,000 for Make-A-Wish, granting over 50 wishes nationwide. The firm hosts a variety of creative fundraising activities, including a national March Madness tournament, onsite events at Transwestern-managed properties, and local initiatives, such as chili cookoffs, silent auctions, and golf tournaments. The company also established “Blue Friday,” a signature program paying tribute to Transwestern’s blue logo that allows team members to enjoy a Friday afternoon off in exchange for a financial donation.
About Make-A-Wish®
Make-A-Wish creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Founded in Phoenix, Arizona, Make-A-Wish is the #1 most trusted nonprofit operating locally in all 50 states throughout the U.S. Together with generous donors, supporters, staff and more than 20,000 volunteers across the country, Make-A-Wish delivers hope and joy to children and their families when they need it most. Make-A-Wish aims to bring the power of wishing to every child with a critical illness because wish experiences can help improve emotional and physical health. Since 1980, Make-A-Wish has granted more than 585,000 wishes in 50 countries worldwide; more than 375,000 wishes in the U.S. and its territories alone. For more information about Make-A-Wish America, visit wish.org.
About Transwestern
Four dynamic, integrated companies make up the Transwestern enterprise, giving us the perspective to think broadly, deeply and creatively about commercial real estate. Clients and investors rely on us for expertise that spans institutional and opportunistic investment, development, hospitality, and brokerage and asset services. Our award-winning, collaborative culture empowers team members with resources and independence to work across boundaries in pursuit of innovative solutions, reinforcing a reputation for service excellence that translates to measurable results. Through offices nationwide and alliance partners around the globe, we positively impact the built environment and our communities while fostering a work climate that champions career vitality for all. Learn more at transwestern.com and @Transwestern.
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