TWREC Replaces Stolen Tricycles at Phoenix Day

Thank You Note & "Friendship Wreaths" from the Children at Phoenix Day. This is hanging on the wall at The Williams Real Estate Company office.

The first day The Williams Real Estate Company was introduced to the Arizona based 94-year old non-profit, which serves the inner-city working poor, Phoenix Day, … will not be forgotten by the kids whom they serve. Dan Williams, Founder and President of The Williams Real Estate Company was invited to tour Phoenix Day by a board member, Tracy Decker, a local business leader and partner at the national firm, BDO Seidman, LLP. She and Dan attended a networking event hosted by the Phoenix Business Journal. After talking at length with him and learning about his unique mission to create an Arizona Real Estate Company that donated to local charities upon every successful transaction, Tracey immediately seized the opportunity to ask him to tour Phoenix Day, where she is Vice President of the Board. The tour was memorable in many ways. The organization is operationally sound, the kids are well taken care of and educated daily by highly qualified early childhood development professionals, as well as Executives who run the non-profit administrative and fundraising.

"Friendship Wreaths" from the Children at Phoenix Day. This is hanging on the wall at The Williams Real Estate Company office.

The building is a hub of activity with colorful kid’s artwork, projects, sleeping rooms and even donated computers where older children may get their start in technology. They are constantly looking for funding as the recession looms, considering the extensive funding cuts as well as many companies who support Phoenix Day have pulled back donations. The poorest families may bring their children there in order that they can go to work daily and have childcare. They pay what they can and it’s a commitment of care. “We’re so happy you met Tracey and we have to apologize that we are a little distracted today, because outside – we have a play area for the kids, and last night, a brand new group of bicycles were stolen!...and as you can see, the wall is high but they went over it anyway,” exclaimed their Executive Director.

"Friendship Wreaths" from the Children at Phoenix Day. This is hanging on the wall at The Williams Real Estate Company office.

It didn’t stop Dan Williams. He had a plan. Upon leaving the tour and meeting all the wonderful people at Phoenix Day, a handshake by Dan and their Executive Director cemented The Williams Real Estate Company’s long-term relationship with Phoenix Day. As Dan walked to the door, the Director went back to her office and Dan paused,… turned around and went up to the front desk. There, he silently pulled out his checkbook and wrote out a check, folded it and said quietly,… “Next time, buy 2 sets and hide! one set!”.Realtor®, Davy Yee, was brought on board as a Real Estate Agent from TWREC, and she has embraced Phoenix Day from inception – now, becoming a member of their Board!

Thank You Note from the Children at Phoenix Day. This is hanging on the wall at The Williams Real Estate Company office.

At Phoenix Day, we believe that every child, no matter what their socio-economic background, deserves the highest quality early education program. Early childhood education empowers the way children think, learn and behave for the rest of their lives. Established in 1915, Phoenix Day provides a safe, nurturing and diverse environment with age-appropriate curriculum that promotes a lifetime of learning. We welcome you to explore our website and learn more about Arizona's oldest early education and childcare center. More about Phoenix Day>>

Draw Your Dream Home

The Williams Real Estate Company was founded on philanthropy. It started with Phoenix Children’s Hospital and the young patients and families they serve. In keeping with the core mission of “Growing Our Community...One Home at a Time”, Dan Williams saw an opportunity to bring smiles to the kids at PCH, and to the faces of those who visit their corporate headquarters in Scottsdale, Arizona. Rather than put up just any corporate art in newly opened offices of The Williams Real Estate Company, Dan Williams and Thuy Pham, Owners, decided to make real artists out of the children at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. They sat bedside and asked the kids to draw their dream houses. These colorful and fun pieces were then hung as original artwork, which adorned the new headquarters of Arizona’s most philanthropic real estate company.

Dan, Thuy and young leukemia cancer patient, Gabriel, 8-years old, put on their germ masks and proceeded to work together with crayons in hand to capture his idea of the perfect family house – kitchen, “Angel's room” and bedrooms for he and his siblings. Dan and Thuy made a significant donation for all of the artwork created by the kids at Phoenix Children's Hospital - truly making them real commissioned artists! Phoenix Children's Hospital has provided hope, healing, and the best healthcare for children and families since it was born in 1983. Today, Phoenix Children's is one of the ten largest children's hospitals in the country and provides specialty and sub-specialty inpatient, outpatient, trauma, and emergency care to patients throughout Arizona and other Southwestern states. http://www.phoenixchildrens.com/