Schroeder Design Build Community Impact
Celebrating 40 Years With 40 Acts of Kindness
When you remodel with Schroeder, you’re helping us strengthen the community we call home.
A Legacy Built on Community—and a Future Focused on Giving Back
For four decades, Schroeder Design Build has been committed to more than exceptional remodeling—we’ve been committed to Northern Virginia. Our story began with a simple belief: great homes are built through trust, service, and meaningful relationships.
Throughout our history, giving back has been part of who we are.
In our 35th year, we completed
35 Acts of Kindness.
In 2022, we received the PRO Mid-Atlantic Community Service Award.
In 2024, our peer group at Remodelers Advantage honored us with the
Spirit of Giving Award.
As we enter our 40th year, we’re expanding our commitment to service—and inviting our clients and partners to be part of the impact.
40 Acts of Kindness: Our Promise to Northern Virginia
Schroeder Design Build is celebrating 40 years by completing 40 Acts of Kindness, now through 2026. Each act represents gratitude for the four decades of homeowners, partners, and team members who have shaped who we are today.
These acts will span five categories that reflect the heart of our company:
Community Giving
Serving local nonprofits, supporting families, and strengthening neighborhoods.
Client Appreciation
Meaningful gestures that celebrate the homeowners who trust us with their homes.
Employee-Led Kindness
Acts of giving inspired, chosen, and led by our team.
Trade Partner & Vendor Collaboration
Working together with our valued partners to create community impact.
Education & Legacy
Sharing knowledge, mentorship, and outreach to inspire the next generation.
Every act is intentional. Every act is meaningful. And every act honors a community that has supported us for 40 years.
Your Remodel Makes a Difference
One of the most meaningful parts of this initiative? Every client becomes part of the impact.
For each approved design or construction contract, you’ll have the opportunity to select a charity, and Schroeder Design Build will make a donation on your behalf.
Health, Happiness & Hooves (HHH)
Supporting therapy animals and emotional wellness programs.
Veterans Organization
Supporting veterans, active-duty military, youth development, and community service throughout NoVa.
Susan G. Komen
Supporting breast cancer research, education, and life-saving patient care.
Food for Others
Providing food assistance to neighbors facing hunger and food insecurity.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Advancing mental health awareness, education, and suicide prevention efforts.
Literacy Tutoring Collaboration
Providing intensive reading support to help students in Northern Virginia read and succeed.
It’s simple:
When you remodel with Schroeder, your project helps give back to someone in need.
Remodel With Purpose
While our award-winning design-build process brings clarity, craftsmanship, and reliability to your project, our community commitment adds something equally important:
Your remodel becomes part of a larger story—one about generosity, impact, and connection.
Homeowners tell us they choose Schroeder because:
✓ They value working with a company rooted in the community
✓ They want their investment to help others
✓ They feel proud to support a remodeler recognized for service
✓ They appreciate a team driven by purpose—not just projects
This is remodeling that feels good, and does good.
Bringing the Community Together for Good
As part of our 40 Acts of Kindness initiative, Schroeder Design Build is partnering with Health, Happiness & Hooves and American Legion Post 177 to host a community Chili Cookoff Fundraiser on October 3. Together, we’re raising support for veterans, therapeutic animal experiences, and meaningful community connection through a fun-filled afternoon of food, entertainment, and giving back.
Follow Our Progress: 40 Acts of Kindness Tracker
We’ll be updating this page throughout the year as each act is completed, highlighting the stories, people, and organizations impacted along the way.
Latest Acts Completed
COMMUNITY GIVING
Donation to Local Firehouse
We stopped by a local Fairfax County firehouse with a home-cooked potluck to thank the firefighters who keep our community safe day and night.
TRADE PARTNER COLLABORATION
Vendor-Appreciation Breakfast
In late January, Denny Dean, our Project Developer, organized a breakfast to thank our valued vendor partners for their continued collaboration and support.
COMMUNITY GIVING
Community Book Drive for Local Kids
We’re organizing a book drive to support kids in our community, collecting picture books to chapter books. We’ve already donated our first box, with many more to come.
TRADE PARTNER COLLABORATION
Celebrating 27 Years of Partnership
We shared lunch with longtime partners Amrita and Pooja from Ferguson, celebrating nearly three decades of friendship, support, and generosity that have strengthened both our team and our community.
TEAM-LED KINDNESS
A Day of Appreciation
To celebrate our 40th anniversary, we gave our team a paid day off as a small thank-you for their hard work, loyalty, and contributions to the clients, projects, and communities we serve.
TEAM-LED KINDNESS
Coat Drive
Our team and vendor partners collected coats for One Warm Coat in Fairfax, delivering them in February to help neighbors stay warm during the winter months.
EDUCATION & LEGACY
Teacher Appreciation
Our team assembled Valentine’s gifts for the hardworking teachers at Oakwood School, showing gratitude for the educators who invest in our community every day.
COMMUNITY GIVING
Appreciating Everyday Heroes
We delivered homemade brownies to the postal workers and tradespeople who keep our communities running, as a small thank-you for the hard work and dedication that often happens behind the scenes.
TEAM-LED KINDNESS
Team Building Through a Little Friendly Competition
Our team took a break from job sites and project plans for an office-wide egg hunt filled with laughter, teamwork, and a healthy dose of friendly competition. Moments like these strengthen the relationships that help us work together, support one another, and serve our clients every day.
COMMUNITY GIVING
Books for Good
Three Falls Church Girl Scout troops donated children’s books collected by Schroeder Design Build to Goodwill in Annandale, earning their Good Turn Day patches while helping local families access more reading opportunities.
TEAM-LED KINDNESS
Food Drive
We gathered much-needed food items for Food for Others, delivering donations to their Merrifield warehouse in early February.
TRADE PARTNER COLLABORATION
Vendor & Partner Appreciation
Our team expressed gratitude to the vendors and partners who have helped shape our growth, with each team member writing a personal note of appreciation.
COMMUNITY GIVING
Helping a Family Create a Fresh Start
We rallied support for a local mother and her two children as they settled into their first apartment and began a new chapter. Thanks to the generosity of our supplier partners, including Architessa, and friends of the Schroeder family, we were able to help provide much-needed household items and support during a time of transition.
TRADE PARTNER COLLABORATION
Honoring a Longtime Partnership
We shared breakfast with Debby Stehr of Stehr Enterprises to thank her for years of friendship, support, and generosity. From contributing raffle items to helping community initiatives succeed, Debby has been a valued partner in making a positive impact beyond the projects we build.
EDUCATION & LEGACY
Building Confidence
Schroeder hosted the 2nd Annual Boomtown Throwdown, teaching neighborhood kids healthy habits, gym safety, and proper exercise form while fostering confidence, perseverance, and community connections.
Check back often to see how your remodel helps create kindness across Northern Virginia.
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Community Giving
Client Appreciation
Team-Led Kindness
Trade Partner Collaboration
Education & Legacy
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Join Us in Making a Difference
Whether you’re exploring a remodel or already working with us, thank you for being part of our 40-year journey. Together, we’re building more than beautiful homes—we’re building a stronger, kinder community.