Naiop

Just as it takes a village to raise a child, it takes the philanthropic contributions of NAIOP members to make the association's Community Enhancement program a success.  Committee members evaluate and identify an annual service project that helps an area group, park or non-profit organization in need; then coordinate volunteers, material donations and financial contributions to make it happen. The community benefits from NAIOP's efforts, and NAIOP members grow personally and professionally through their generosity.

2012

Last year's project was the Center for Urban Horticulture at the University of Washington's Botanic Gardens. After months of planning by the Community Enhancement Committee, along with fundraising and finding in-kind donations, more than 200 volunteers accomplished tasks beyond the capability of the center's staff and budget. Gardens were refreshed, new hoop houses were built, sheds were upgraded and painted, wet beds rehabbed, and a 3/4-mile trail re-graveled. The most transformational change was building stairs from the upper level to the lower lawn, greatly enhancing the usefulness of the facility.