RED Day in Action: The Mary Gilbert Group Agents and Staff Give Back with Umpqua Valley Habitat for Humanity

At The Mary Gilbert Group, real estate has always been about more than buying and selling homes. It's about people, community, and creating places where families can thrive.

Today, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., ten members of our Mary Gilbert Group team stepped away from contracts, showings, phones, and appointments to roll up their sleeves and give back through Keller Williams RED Day by helping on a new home construction project with Umpqua Valley Habitat for Humanity right here in Douglas County.

RED Day stands for Renew, Energize, and Donate, and every year Keller Williams associates across the world step into their communities to serve causes that create meaningful impact. It's one of the things we love most about KW culture because it reminds us that success isn't only measured in transactions — it's measured in people served.

The Mary Gilbert Group Team Members

Today we were proud to have these agents and team members and partners serving our community:

• Mary Gilbert
  
  
• Deidre Jovin
  
  
• Chris Woodruff
  
  
• Jill Deloach
  
  
• Sabrina Schexnider
  
  
• Dan Parker
  
  
• Jeannie Haacke
  
  
• Aric Ott
  
  
• Brett LaFrance
  
  
• Twana Phelps
  
  
• Paterson Home Inspections, LLC & Oregon Concrete Leveling, LLC 
  
  
• Good News Home Inspections, LLC 

Whether it was carrying materials, cleaning up job sites, assisting with construction tasks, or simply showing up willing to help, every person contributed to something much larger than themselves.

Why Habitat for Humanity Matters

Umpqua Valley Habitat for Humanity works to create strength, stability, and self-reliance through affordable housing opportunities. Their work goes beyond simply building houses. They help build futures for families and strengthen communities across Douglas County through home construction, repairs, and housing programs.

A home represents safety.

It represents stability.

It represents a place where children can grow up, families can gather, and people can create a future.

Being able to support an organization doing this work right here in our own backyard made today's effort incredibly meaningful.

Want to Get Involved?

One of the best parts about organizations like Habitat for Humanity is that you do not need to be a contractor, builder, or construction expert to make a difference.

You can support Umpqua Valley Habitat for Humanity by:

Donate your time

• Volunteer on build sites
  
  
• Assist at events
  
  
• Help support community projects
  
  

Donate financially

• One-time donations
  
  
• Recurring monthly support
  
  
• Business sponsorship opportunities
  
  

Donate materials

• Building supplies and reusable items may help support future projects and initiatives
  
  

To learn more, volunteer, or make a donation, visit Umpqua Valley Habitat for Humanity or contact their team directly. They serve Douglas County and continually look for people who want to make an impact. Umpqua Valley Habitat for Humanity Projects and Programs Contact Information

Today reminded us of something important:

Homes change lives. Communities change lives too.

We're grateful to have spent RED Day serving alongside an organization that is helping make that happen right here in the Umpqua Valley.

Because at The Mary Gilbert Group, helping people find home starts long before the keys are handed over.