At WPM, creating great communities begins with people. Our work extends beyond buildings and budgets. It’s about connection, understanding, and a shared belief that communities thrive when those within them look out for one another. It’s a philosophy that has guided WPM from the beginning and continues to shape our culture – and our commitment to give back.
Our Community Impact Committee brings team members from every division together to turn that philosophy into action. The committee plans company-wide initiatives, supports local volunteer projects, and encourages Associates to contribute in ways that reflect WPM’s core values.
Those values come to life through initiatives that have become part of WPM’s rhythm each year.
Each year, we partner with the United Way of Central Maryland to host a silent auction, supporting programs that address housing, food insecurity, and workforce development.
- Teams across the company walk side by side in the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s, honoring loved ones and supporting care and research.
- In the fall, we organize a Feeding America Food Drive, rallying Associates, residents, and partners to collect thousands of pounds of food for local food banks.
- Every winter, the Casey Cares Pajama Drive brings warmth and cheer to children and families facing illness or hardship.
These campaigns are more than service projects; they’re shared experiences that connect people across communities and remind us why our work matters.
Additionally, through partnerships with organizations like the Baltimore Hunger Project and Irvine Nature Center, Associates have packed weekend meals for children who might otherwise go hungry and helped create outdoor classrooms where thousands of students learn to care for the environment. These efforts reflect a long-standing truth at WPM: the best way to build community is to be part of it.
That idea extends to how we empower Associates. Many of our most inspiring stories begin when someone sees a need close to home – a local shelter, a neighborhood cleanup, or an opportunity to support students through literacy and mentoring – and takes the lead. Through these small, Associate-driven initiatives, we’ve seen how individual passion sparks collective action. This spirit of ownership and initiative is one reason people who join WPM tend to stay.
This year, we expanded community engagement through a Monthly Community Partner Spotlight, highlighting nonprofits nominated by our Associates. Each story raises awareness for local causes and inspires others to get involved. It’s another way WPM connects people not just to their communities, but to a shared sense of purpose.
When people ask what makes WPM different, our answer always comes back to culture. Yes, we manage properties and community associations. But more importantly, we cultivate relationships with homeowners, residents, clients, and each other. Our commitment to service isn’t a campaign. It’s a reflection of how we think, how we lead, and how we show up each day.
That’s what it means to truly create great communities.