Barron KARES
Barron KARES
Kindness, Appreciation, Response, Empathy, and Service
Barron KARES is our commitment to sharing kindness and appreciation within our community through a hands-on response rooted in empathy and service. Each month, we shine a spotlight on a different charity or non-profit organization that holds high esteem among Team Barron and within the communities we serve. Barron KARES provides a charitable donation of $110 on select purchases, such as tankless water heaters, heat pumps, solar installations, generators, and more.
Why $110? It carries a more profound significance rooted in the wisdom of our owner John Barron’s mentor, who advised, "Go above and beyond your call of duty—push past 100, give 110% every time." This philosophy of exceeding expectations has become a guiding principle for us. John and Brad Barron, his son and company CEO, personify this commitment in every aspect of their work and inspire the greater Barron team to do the same.
With Barron KARES, we see our commitment as more than a monetary donation. It represents a dedication to making a tangible, positive impact on the causes and individuals we support. By featuring a different charity or non-profit each month, we hope to help illuminate organizations that align with our values and resonate with our team and communities.
Being a family-run business since 1972 has instilled in us a deep appreciation for the community. Our Mission: Improving Lives™ is not just a tagline; it encapsulates our enduring commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of those we serve. Through Barron KARES, we extend this commitment, ensuring that Kindness, Appreciation, Response, Empathy, and Service are not just words but principles we actively live by.
No child goes hungry—Wild Bird Charity is committed to making this a reality and feeding every hungry child in Whatcom County. They currently provide 2 Breakfast, 2 Lunch, 2 Dinners, and several snacks to children in Whatcom County every weekend. Partnering with 27 area schools who identify families in need and distribute bags of food to the kids each Friday. The need continues to grow, and Wild Bird Charity is determined to meet the increasing need. Learn More
March 2024—Barron KARES Proudly Donated $10,670 to Support National MS Society!
March is MS Awareness Month, and we could not be more excited to help the National MS Society in their efforts to find a cure for MS!
One unique facet of this particular month’s partnership is that Barron’s combined donation will be going to a Bike MS: Deception Pass Classic Barron team. 100% of the proceeds of this team donation go toward the National MS Society and finding a cure for MS. The Deception Pass Classic takes place September 7-8 in Mount Vernon, WA.
The work the National MS Society does has special meaning for the Barron Family – Barron’s co-founder, Vivian Barron, suffered from Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis, also know as RRMS (Relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS) | National MS Society) from her mid-30’s through her passing in 2017 at the age of 82. Vivian was one of the kindest, bravest people. She loved her family, friends, and co-workers deeply – she had a profound impact on anyone that was blessed to know her and be around her. This month, we give to the National MS Society in her honor and will "Ride for Vivian" in September.
Feburary 2024—Barron KARES Proudly Donated $10,450 to Support Skookum Kids!
Skookum Kids believes in building resilient communities where children experiencing foster care can thrive. They are a foster care nonprofit with 4 major priorities in Northwest Washington, and beyond. Learn More
