Mainsail in the Community
Here at Mainsail Financial Group, we’ve always been community minded, both as individuals and as a team. We support charitable organizations that are near and dear to us, with donations and as volunteers. Since January 2020, we have encouraged participation in Mainsail Makes a Difference, our charitable giving initiative that will allow us to partner with you, our clients, to help support the causes that are near and dear to you!
To participate, take a picture of yourself out exploring (at a social event, restaurant, vacation, etc.) with one of our Mainsail Financial Group flags and tag us on Facebook or LinkedIn and we’ll donate $25 to the charity of your choice. Make sure to request a flag the next time you’re in our office, or send us a request here!
*Charity must be registered 501 (c) (3), no political organizations, please. Posts should be photos only, please do not add text to the photo or include a caption regarding our services, simply tag our Facebook or LinkedIn profile to participate.
Team Service Day at Treehouse 2024
In February, the Mainsail team spent an afternoon volunteering at Treehouse to tag and prepare donations for the Treehouse Store.
At the Treehouse Store, children, youth and young adults who have experienced foster care and their caregivers can shop for high quality clothing, shoes, school supplies, toys, books, and other essentials.
Team Service Day at Treehouse Fall 2023
On September 29, 2023, the Mainsail team spent the afternoon volunteering at Treehouse to sort incoming donations for the Treehouse Store. At the Treehouse Store, children, youth and young adults who have experienced foster care and their caregivers can shop for high quality clothing, shoes, school supplies, toys, books, free tickets to events and other essentials.
Team Service Day at Treehouse Spring 2023
On March 22, 2023, the Mainsail team spent the afternoon volunteering at Treehouse to sort incoming donations for the Treehouse Store. At the Treehouse Store, children, youth and young adults who have experienced foster care and their caregivers can shop for high quality clothing, shoes, school supplies, toys, books, free tickets to events and other essentials.
Northwest Center Golf Classic 2022
As part of our commitment to make a difference in our community, Mainsail is a proud sponsor of Northwest Center, whose mission is to make our schools and workplaces accessible for people of all abilities.
We participated and sponsored a hole during their annual Golf Classic, which raised a record-breaking $130,000!
Holiday Stockings for Homeless Children 2021
On December 11th, 2021, Adam Laibson and his family participated in the Holiday Stockings for Homeless Children event. The event is an annual community effort, facilitated by the US Coast Guard, to fill handmade holiday stockings with new gifts and useful essentials. The filled stockings are delivered to for homeless children, ages birth to 17 years, who are living in and out of shelters in the Puget Sound area to provide a bit of cheer for the season. There was a fantastic turnout of volunteers of all ages, and we had a great time helping to fill stockings and fill hearts this holiday season!
2019 Dolphin Dash
On June 18, 2019, Mainsail Financial Group was proud to be a sponsor of the Woodmoor Elementary School’s 2019 Dolphin Dash. Dolphin Dash is an event that highlights unity of all of the students of the school, with over 26 different languages spoken. Dolphin Dash culminates with school events that bring together all of the different classes and populations to show the greatness of all of its students.
September Food Drive
In the month of September 2023, we hosted a food drive benefiting Bellevue LifeSpring! We invited our team, community, and clients to drop off food and hygiene items at the Mainsail Financial Group office. At the end of the month, we donated all items received for immediate distribution to students and families in need in the Bellevue area.
Holiday Stockings for Homeless Youth 2022
On Dec 11, 2022, Mainsail was represented in the community when co-founder Adam Laibson and his family participated in the Christmas Stocking Stuffer for Homeless Youth event at SeaTac Marine Services. There were over 100 volunteers of all ages assembling stockings for displaced kids of all ages. The entire volunteer team filled over 1,000 stockings filled with wonderful gifts including hats and bibs that were crocheted by some of the volunteers during COVID. It was a cold day but the coffee and hot chocolate were flowing and it was a privilege to be a part of the event for another year!
All in for Autism 5k Run/Walk 2022
On April 24, 2022, the Mainsail team laced up to take part in the All in For Autism 5k Run/Walk benefitting Kindering and other autism related organizations. 1 in 54 children in the United States are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and the funds from this run/walk can be used to support children with ASD, their families, and caregivers to raise their quality of life.
Mainsail’s Samantha Kennedy came in 16th out of more than 600 participants in the 5k race. Go, Sam! 🎉 Additionally, our team was also able to raise nearly $300 by participating!
SODA Volunteer Event at Marymoor Dog Park
On a sunny fall Saturday in October 2021, Brandon, Jenn, and Samantha joined SODA (Save Our Dog Areas) to improve and maintain the pathways of Marymoor Dog Park in Redmond. The team dug in, quite literally, by hauling and spreading bark. We enjoyed giving back to the community through park improvements, and of course, meeting so many cute dogs in the process! (Including the little photo bomber in the photo above.)
Holiday Stockings for Homeless Children
In its 17th year, volunteers filled stockings at Coast Guard Base Seattle during the annual Coast Guard Family and Friends Holiday Stockings for Homeless Children event on December 7, 2019. Our advisors were humbled to be a part of it. HSHC is an annual Coast Guard family and community organization that provides and delivers handmade holiday stockings, filled with new and educational gifts and toys, to homeless children living in shelters throughout the Puget Sound area. They have filled more than 32,000 stockings, to children ages birth to 17-years, in 102 shelters from Everett to Tacoma.
Special Needs Planning with Northwest Center
On Aug 1, 2019, Mainsail Financial Group partnered with Northwest Center to offer a workshop designed to highlight the financial concerns and questions for families with Special Needs and Considerations. This workshop offered some planning ideas and tips that go far above and beyond the day to day topics of finance.
All in for Autism 5k Run/Walk
In the spring, the Mainsail team laced up to take part in the All in For Autism 5k Run/Walk benefitting Bellevue’s Kindering Center, Washington Autism Alliance and the City of Bellevue’s Youth Program Donation fund.
1 in 54 children in the United States are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and the funds from this run/walk can be used to support children with ASD, their families, and caregivers to raise their quality of life.
Team Service Day at Treehouse 2022
On October 19, 2022, the Mainsail team spent the afternoon volunteering at the Treehouse Store to make the upcoming holiday season magical for youth in foster care! At the Treehouse Store, children, youth and young adults who have experienced foster care and their caregivers can shop for high quality clothing, shoes, school supplies, toys, books, free tickets to events and other essentials.
Winter Wishes Giving Tree
On December 16th, 2021, Jenn Haskins and her family gave back to the local community by shopping and purchasing gifts for children receiving support from Compass Housing Alliance and the University District Food Bank. This is an annual tradition her family enjoys, and they look forward to being able to give back each year!
Northwest Center Golf Classic 2021
On July 12th, 2021, Brandon and the Mainsail Team joined Northwest Center for its annual charity golf tournament. Brandon played in the tournament, and as a hole sponsor, Adam and Jenn enjoyed connecting with the players throughout the day. Hosted at the beautiful Bear Creek Golf Course and Country Club, it was a great way to get back into the “swing” of connecting with people in person again!
Expect Miracles Foundation Corporate Showdown
Adam Laibson of Mainsail Financial Group and Team Commonwealth showed up to the Peloton Corporate Showdown to benefit the Expect Miracles Foundation on May 19, 2021. Our team took home top prize for the number of participants riding live during the (not-so) friendly competition. The challenge featured two scheduled Peloton rides, and most of Team Commonwealth’s members—45 advisors and home office staff—clipped in for both to secure top honors and capture the Company Cup!
In addition to bragging rights, the team raised a significant sum for cancer research. The net proceeds from the virtual fundraising event will be donated to Expect Miracles Foundation’s three signature programs that provide life-saving research and grants to young adults who are struggling financially while recovering from cancer.