Keller Williams Realty, LLC (Kw), the world’s largest real estate franchise by agent count, announces, announces Alexia “Lexie” RodriguezCEO of KW Cares®, a 501 (C) (3) Public Charity founded to support the KW community and their families, is recognized as a winner of the Housingwire Vanguard Award from 2025.
“The leadership of Lexie has continued to elevate to one of the most impactful non -profit organizations in all industries,” said Chris Czarnecki, CEO and President, kW. “She has ensured that KW-Liedded employees and their families have meaningful support if it matters the most.”
The Vanguards of 2025 were chosen by the Housingwire editorial team in collaboration with a panel of respected professionals in the industry. Winners were selected for their contributions to guide their organizations through market wind and at the same time deliver transformative results.
“The Housingwire Vanguards 2025 illustrate what it means to lead with vision and resilience,” said Sarah Wheeler, editor -in -chief, Housingwire.
In the past year, Rodriguez KW Cares continued to transform with progressive initiatives, including the establishment of a reserve fund of $ 14 million. Her leadership led to an increase of 10% in market centers that achieved tenth goals, which strengthens the ability of the foundation to serve.
In JulyKW and KW Cares donated $ 150,000 to support flood lighting in Central Texas.
In 2024, KW Cares 497 granted emergency subsidies and 141 catastrophic hardships to KW® employees and their dependent families who are confronted with financial adversity due to a sudden emergency situation. In total KW Cares awarded more than $ 4.8 million in subsidies and disaster relief last year.
In addition to KW, Rodriguez serves on four non -profit boards, including Texsar (Texas Search and Rescue), Austin New Church, the PTSA for Austin High School and the Austin High Football Booster Club.
“I am deeply honored to be recognized as a housing wire -for the most, but this prize really belongs to the Keller Williams family, who makes KW possible,” said Rodriguez. “Every dollar, every volunteer hour and every act of generosity ensures that we can stand next to our agents and their families in their greatest times.”
“And, a very special thanks to our incredible staff and board members who are the driving force of everything we achieve at KW Cares,” said Rodriguez.
Since 2003, KW Cares has offered more than $ 67.0 million in help by more than 7,300 subsidies to KW® agents and families. KW Cares is mainly funded through KW® agents who donate part of their real estate committees.
KW Cares has the 2025 Platinum seal of transparencyThe highest recognition that is assigned to charity organizations, from BrightA non -profit research group. KW Cares maintains one Four -star rating by Charity NavigatorThe world’s biggest non -profit valuator.
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