Community Involvement

Kiel Mortgage Sponsors a Marrow-thon in Support of a Co-worker in Need of a Transplant

Kiel created the Linda Kendall Foundation to support a co-worker who was in need of a life saving bone marrow transplant. In addition, they held a Marrow-thon that raised public awareness about blood cancers and encouraged people to join the bone marrow registry. 196 people did just that and 56 people gave blood! $17,000 was raised to assist Linda with uncovered medical expenses. (2009)

Kiel Becomes Corporate Sponsors to Assist with Meals for all Officers during the Investigation and Memorial Service for Fallen Lakewood Officers

Kiel stepped in to support the law enforcement community by becoming corporate sponsors for the Soup Lady Brigade. The Brigade prepared meals for all the officers during the investigation and the memorial service of the four slain Lakewood Police Officers. (2009)

American Troops in Iraq Receive Holiday Well Wishes

Kiel Mortgage sent holiday greetings and telephone gift cards to our injured American Troops in Iraq who were at Walter Reed Hospital; calling cards were personally delivered by a local celebrity familiar to the Troops. (2003-2008)

Little Leaguers Hit Home in Kiel Mortgage’s Parking Lot

Neighborhood little leaguers had the playing field, but no parking for Mom and Dad’s cars. So Kiel Mortgage now loans the Kiel parking lot for weekend and evening baseball games. (2005-2008)

Kiel Mortgage owner, Laura Kiel, Helps Pass New Loan Officer Licensing Law:

Laura Kiel participated intimately in passing extensive new legislation requiring integrating the licensing of loan officers in the State of Washington. (2004-2007)

Laura Kiel appointed to the Washington State Board of Directors for the Washington Association of Mortgage Brokers. (2006)

Toys For Tots Event a Success After All

In response to a last-minute urgent plea from Toys for Tots, Kiel Mortgage employees raised $23,007 and gathered hundreds of toy donations in two days for Kent Youth and Family Services and Toys for Tots. (2006)

DECA Young Students Get Seated at BBB Functions

Kiel Mortgage Sponsors a DECA student table for BBB functions so that our young people might have an excellent example to follow. (2002-2007)

Kiel Mortgage Contributes Extensively to Passing Bill Establishing Loan Officer Education Requirements:

Laura Kiel contributed extensively to writing legislation for and passage of the bill in state legislature to establish loan officer education and requirements. (2006-2007)

Rainier School District Gets Ballroom Dance Lessons

Kiel Mortgage employees are patrons and benefactors for the Rainier School District. Kiel Owners, Dan & Laura, donated their time and talents teaching ballroom dance for the Rainier High School Prom. (2006)

Fun Runs High for Cub Scouts after Money Runs Out

Kiel Mortgage stepped in with funding for the Cub Scout Kent “Run 4 Fun” event after corporate financing from another source failed at the last moment. Kiel Mortgage was named the Gold Medal All American Event Sponsor. (2005)

Washington State Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation Classifies Kiel Mortgage as Major Donor

The Washington State Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation (WSLEMF) exists to provide support and assistance to the survivors and families of law enforcement officers in Washington State killed in the line of duty. Through the efforts of many, we give honor where honor is due. (2003-2010)

Kiel Partners for Life Walk-A-Thon

Kiel Mortgage partnered with American Cancer Society as Gold Corporate Sponsor for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life Walk-A-Thon. (2005-2006)

Run for the Fallen

Kiel sponsors “Run to the Beach” in honor of local, fallen police officers. (2005-2008)

Kiel Mortgage Transports the Vietnam Memorial Traveling Wall to Seattle

Kiel Mortgage was behind the travel arrangements for the Vietnam Memorial Traveling Wall to make its way to Seattle's 4th of July celebrations. (2005)

Mortgage Broker Commission for the State of Washington Served Well

Laura Kiel has served on the Mortgage Broker Commission for the State of Washington for several years. This is a position created by the State Legislature, appointed by the Director of the Department of Financial Institutions, and is charged with assisting in the vital decision making process regarding the Mortgage Industry at large. (2004-2007)

Kiel Mortgage Helps Establish Fraud Fund

Laura Kiel contributed extensively to writing legislation for and passage of the bill in the state legislature to establish a Fraud Fund for the protection of the Consumers of Washington State. (2003)

Kiel Mortgage Helps Write Legislation to Establish Appropriate Business Standards for Washington State Mortgage Brokers

Laura Kiel contributed extensively to writing legislation for and passage of the bill in state legislature to establish the examination authority of the State over Mortgage Broker offices. This was a measure Laura felt was critical to appropriate business standards, and she faced considerable opposition amongst her peers for this legislation. (2004-2007)

Wild Waves Event Big Splash

Kiel Mortgage was the corporate title sponsor for the Big Splash Youth Event for over 10,000 area young people at Wild Waves Water Park. (2006)

Free Radio Air Time Plays Well for World Concern and MADD

Kiel Mortgage provided complimentary public service announcement air time for charitable organizations such as World Concern, Mothers Against Drunk Driving and Generational Leadership. (2001-2002)