Working Together to Make A Difference
Since its’ inception, The Foundation has given more than $668,000 to local charitable organizations.
Our Company
Our company was formed in 1972 by Howard Perry, an established builder, and Don Walston,
a real estate entrepreneur. Today, with over 800 real estate professionals, 13 sales
offices, the Triangle’s number one new homes division, a mortgage company, title
company, an award winning relocation division, an REO Division, a growing Concierge
home services division and the area’s number one real estate school, Coldwell Banker
Howard Perry and Walston is the Triangle’s leading full-service residential real estate
company and one of the leading realty firms in the nation. We are proud to be locally
owned and operated and are committed to serving the real estate and home ownership needs
of our community by putting our customers first.
Making our Mark
Through the years, Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston has continued to
raise the bar for supporting those in need. In the late 1990’s, the HPW
Foundation was established to create opportunities for employees and
sales associates to support charitable and non-profit organizations in their
local communities. In turn, the company provides matching funds, allowing
individual contributions to make an even greater impact.
The HPW Foundation supports various not-for-profit organizations to benefit countless
individuals throughout the Triangle and Central North Carolina. Since its’ inception,
the group has given more than $668,000 to local charitable organizations. The HPW
Foundation recipients have included Habitat for Humanity, Susan G. Komen for the Cure,
NC Triangle Affiliate, The Frankie Lemmon Foundation, Junior Achievement of Eastern North
Carolina, local arts councils, area rescue missions, Me Fine Foundation, Second Chance Pet
Adoptions and Special Olympics North Carolina.
Emergency Relief
In addition to charitable and non-profit organizations, the HPW Foundation makes
donations as needs occur. Funds have been contributed to assist families affected
by devastation from natural disasters, including excessive hurricane and flood damage.
In 2005, the HPW Foundation gave over $100,000 to assist with the Hurricanes Katrina Relief effort.
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity develops partnerships to build healthy, affordable homes with and for people in need, promotes self-reliance through homeownership, affirms the dignity of the family, and creates sustainable communities.
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston raised over $145,000 for our Habitat for Humanity campaign, exceeding our goal of $114,000 to build three houses- one in Wake, Durham and Orange Counties. Since the original goal was exceeded,
we are proud to have been able to donate funds for a fourth Habitat for Humanity project in Alamance County. Habitat for Humanity Website
“Your donation will be used to build homes that foster self-reliance through home ownership and create sustainable communities. We hope you will continue to support our cause, knowing that your dollars not only build homes, but also improve the lives of families and communities for many generations to come.”
Woody Yates
Executive Director
Habitat for Humanity of Wake County
Susan G. Komen for the Cure, NC Triangle Affiliate
The Susan G. Komen for the Cure promise: to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality of care for all and energizing science to find the cures. The NC Triangle Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure is dedicated to saving lives and ending breast cancer forever. In the last year, hundreds of volunteers in thirteen counties around the Triangle have worked to raise more than $1.5 million to support this mission.
“By supporting organizations like Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston demonstrates their commitment to the Triangle community in a tangible way. Our partnership raises both awareness and money to support the Komen vision of a world without breast cancer.” Pam Blondin
Executive Director
Susan G. Komen for the Cure, NC Triangle Affiliate
Frankie Lemmon Foundation
The Frankie Lemmon School and Developmental Center is a non-profit, tuition free, public
pre-school in Wake County specifically designed for children ages 3-6 experiencing delays in development.
The success experienced by the children is directionally proportional to the quantity and quality of the
therapies and child specific special education programs offered by The Frankie Lemon School.
"If it wasn't for organizations such as Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston and the generosity of their employees, then our school frankly would not be able to function. Thank you for the many years of support." Ted Pemberton
Chairman
Frankie Lemmon Foundation
Me Fine Foundation
The Me Fine Foundation Inc. is a nonprofit organization that provides assistance for children and families at the Duke Children’s Hospital and the North Carolina Children’s Hospital at UNC. The foundation was founded by friends and family of Folden Lee, IV, who was diagnosed with AML Leukemia in May of 2003. During his 15-month battle with this disease, Folden’s family found that along with the tremendous stress of caring for a child with a life-threatening illness, most families struggle with overwhelming medical costs as well as personal outpatient housing and living expenses while their child is undergoing treatment. The Me Fine Foundation is dedicated to relieving these families of this added stress as they face these life-changing challenges.
"Our partnership with Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston and their employees and associates, will make it possible for families with critically-ill children being treated at both Duke & UNC Children’s Hospitals to focus on the real job at hand… helping their children recover." Lisa Valentino
Director of Development
Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
Second Chance Pet Adoption
Second Chance Pet Adoptions is a non-profit organization and the Triangle’s oldest, no-kill animal rescue group. Its’ mission is to rescue abandoned and stray cats and dogs, provide excellent care for each pet and match each pet with the best home for its needs, in order to ensure a long lifetime of safety, love and companionship. In its’ nearly 20 years of existence, Second Chance has placed thousands of animals in new homes and has had a positive impact on the lives of thousands of Triangle families. Second Chance also encourages responsible pet ownership through education, advocacy, programs and services.
"The support of the Howard Perry and Walston Foundation and their employees furthers Second Chance Pet Adoptions’ programs of responsible pet ownership through education and advocacy and brings us another step closer to the common goal of no more homeless animals." Brian Darer
President
Second Chance Pet Adoptions
Special Olympics of North Carolina
The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. Their goal is for all persons with intellectual disabilities to have the chance to become useful and productive citizens who are accepted and respected in their communities.
"Special Olympics North Carolina is pleased to have the support of the CBHPW and we are especially looking forward to involving its agents and employees in our events over the next year. Support we receive in the form of funding is vital to our mission but equally important is the volunteer assistance we get from our funding partners so we can make our events the best possible for Special Olympics athletes.” Keith L. Fishburne
President/CEO
Special Olympics North Carolina
