Westgate Foundation Donates $1.25 Million to Benefit Resort Communities, Team Members Nationwide

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westgate Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Westgate Resorts, announced today that it has awarded $845,000 in grants to support 64 community-focused nonprofit organizations across the United States.

Through its partnerships, Westgate Foundation acts as a catalyst for positive change. Over the last five years, the foundation has invested more than $6 million to support Westgate’s resort communities and its Team Members in crisis. The Foundation partners with community organizations that seek to create stability for families in need, provide critical resources to our active military & veterans, and develop workforce readiness programs around the country. 

In honor of the Foundation’s 25th anniversary, two organizations received $25,000 Legendary Grants, awarded to commemorate the Foundation’s Legendary Legacy of service and impact.

In addition, the Foundation will contribute $405,000 to Westgate Resorts’ Team Member Crisis Fund, providing critical support to Team Members facing unforeseen financial hardships. The Foundation also announced the launch of a new legacy scholarship in honor of Westgate Resorts Founder and Chairman Emeritus David Siegel. The David A. Siegel Legacy Scholarship will award up to $40,000 over four years to a dependent of a Westgate Team Member, with up to $10,000 awarded annually.

“As Westgate Foundation celebrates its 25th anniversary, we reflect on how much we’ve grown while staying true to our purpose,” said Jill Bosley, Vice President of Westgate Foundation & Community Affairs. “For 25 years, creating lasting change for families, veterans, our incredible Team Members, and individuals transitioning into or back into the workforce has remained our top priority. The 64 nonprofit organizations we support exemplify best-in-class work in their communities, and we are proud that each grant will make a meaningful and lasting impact.”

$25,000 Legendary Grant Recipients

Christian Service Center – Orlando, Florida
Funding from Westgate Foundation will support Christian Service Center’s Daily Bread program, its oldest and most essential initiative which provides a nourishing noontime meal for families and individuals who are hungry six days a week at no cost to the consumer. The funding will help cover the purchase of food staples, cooking supplies, and other critical service items needed to support the Daily Bread program, as it expands to an all-day operation.

SafeSpace of East Tennessee – Sevierville, Tennessee
Funding from Westgate Foundation will support the operation of the SafeSpace Emergency Shelter Program, which provides emergency safety, shelter and basic essentials to individuals impacted by domestic violence, stalking and sexual assault. These services are critical for survivors, including children, who often come into the program with only the clothes on their backs.

Westgate Foundation awarded grants to 62 other nonprofit organizations selected based on their charitable excellence and efforts to support one of Westgate Foundation’s key pillars, including family stability, military and veteran services, as well as workforce readiness.

Family Stability
A New Leaf – Mesa, AZ
AdventHealth Foundation – Central FL
Bellevue LifeSpring – Seattle, WA
Casa De Luz – Las Vegas, NV
The Center – Las Vegas, NV
Christian Action Ministries – Branson, MO
Christian Center of Park City – Park City, UT
Christian Service Center – Central FL
City Harvest – New York, NY
Community Legal Services – Central FL
Elevate Branson – Branson, MO
Find, Feed & Restore – Central FL
Find Food Bank – Palm Springs, CA
Grove Christian Outreach – Williamsburg, VA
Habitat for Humanity of Horry County – Myrtle Beach, SC
Harbor House of Central Florida – Central FL
Help Now of Osceola – Central FL
Help of Southern Nevada – Las Vegas, NV
Help4Kids – Myrtle Beach, SC
Helping Hands Inc – Central FL
Hope Partnership – Central FL
Howard Phillips Center for Children & Families – Central FL
Lake Wales Care Center – Central FL
Las Vegas Rescue Mission – Las Vegas, NV
The McNabb Center – Knoxville, TN
Mountain Hope Good Shepherd Clinic – Sevierville, TN
The Mustard Seed – Central FL
The Neighborhood Center – Central FL
Nemours Children’s Health – Central FL
New Directions of Horry County – Myrtle Beach, SC
Osceola Council on Aging – Central FL
RISE Community Solutions – Central FL
The Road Home – Park City, UT
The Russell Home for Atypical Children – Central FL
Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center – Gatlinburg, TN
SafeSpace of East Tennessee – Sevierville, TN
Second Harvest Food Bank – Central FL
Seniors First – Central FL
Sevier County Food Ministries – Sevierville, TN
The Shade Tree – Las Vegas, NV
Share Village Las Vegas – Las Vegas, NV
South Brevard Women’s Center – Central FL
Three Square – Las Vegas, NV
Williamsburg House of Mercy – Williamsburg, VA
Military & Veteran Support
22Zero - National
American Gold Star Mothers – National
Camaraderie Foundation – National
Operation Homefront - National
University of Central Florida – Central FL
Workforce Readiness
Adult Literacy League – Central FL
Boys & Girls Club of Central Florida – Central FL
Boys & Girls Club of Smoky Mountain – Gatlinburg, TN
Christian Help – Central FL
Foundation for Orange County Public Schools – Central FL
Foundation for Osceola Education – Central FL
Foundation for Seminole State College – Central FL
IDignity – Central FL
Jobs Partnership – Central FL
Junior Achievement – Central FL
Lake-Sumter State College Foundation – Central FL
Park City Education Foundation – Park City, UT
The Sharing Center – Central FL
United Against Poverty – Central FL
Women’s Crisis Center of Taney County – Branson, MO

For information on Westgate Resorts’ Westgate Foundation and its impact, visit www.WestgateFoundation.org.

ABOUT WESTGATE RESORTS

Westgate Resorts is a diversified hospitality company headquartered in Orlando, Fla., featuring the largest privately held timeshare resort club in the world and a portfolio of more than 60 resort properties. The company offers spacious villa accommodations, world-class amenities, and family-friendly destinations in sought-after locations such as Orlando, Las Vegas, Gatlinburg, Park City, and Myrtle Beach. In 2025, the company expanded its footprint with the addition of VI Resorts by Westgate, enhancing its presence in the Pacific Northwest, Hawaii, Canada, and Mexico. Since its founding in 1982, Westgate has focused on creating memorable vacations and delivering exceptional service, while maintaining a commitment to innovation, hospitality, and community engagement. Whether guests are seeking relaxation, adventure, or a combination of both, the company’s 9,000 Team Members provide personalized and value-driven getaways tailored to every traveler’s needs. Connect with Westgate Resorts on social media through LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook and learn more at WestgateResorts.com.

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Westgate Foundation donates $845,000 to non-profits across the United States

At an event hosted by Westgate Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Westgate Resorts the organization announced it has awarded $845,000 in grants to support 64 community-focused nonprofit organizations across the United States.

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