Because We Care
With 19 brands and approximately 4,300† hotels in over 100† countries and territories worldwide, BWH℠ Hotels welcomes countless guests every day. It's our spirit of caring that drives us to support numerous charitable efforts around the world. Through the unique charitable partnerships of Best Western for A Better World® and its Better World Fund, we assist families and children-in-need by providing them with the essential resources many of us take for granted.
Better World Fund
The Better World Fund provides a resource that supports BWH Hotels’ Charitable initiatives and funds programs which align with our 3 pillars. Through your support, the Better World Fund can be a first responder where help is most needed.
The Better World Fund is administered by an advisory committee and the Best Western Hotels & Resorts Board of Directors. Together, they ensure the proper distribution of resources to initiatives most in need of funding.
How We Help
Poverty can deprive people of necessities like access to safe water, sanitation, and good hygiene. We draw from our experience in the field of hospitality and partner with networks like Clean the World® to help provide communities with the vital tools they need to thrive. Through their Wash and Wellness program we are making a difference by delivering support services, including hygiene kits and education, mobile showers, vaccinations, and food assistance.
BWH Hotels are devoted members in their local communities. We feel a deep commitment to assist our neighbors whose lives are affected by disaster.
BWH Hotels partners with the American Red Cross®, as well as Red Cross® of Canada, to be a first responder in public emergencies. Through the generous support of our employees, hoteliers, and Best Western Rewards® members, Best Western for A Better World® provides vital resources to assist with disaster relief efforts for tragic events such as hurricanes, wildfires and floods across the globe.
BWH Hotels believes in the power of education to change lives and improve circumstances. By helping to fund higher education through scholarships, BWH Hotels aims to empower people and support future leaders. As a demonstration of our commitment to education, we have established the David and Louise Kong Legacy Scholarship to provide scholarships to students who exemplify our values of community service and academic excellence.
Student Profiles
BWH Hotels has supported numerous students over the years to help build the next generation of leaders and make their dream of higher education a reality. Here are spotlights of our 2025 scholarship recipients.
Dhruvi Bhakta
Dhruvi Bhakta, from Corpus Christi, Texas, is a graduate student studying Finance at the University of the Cumberlands. She shared that moving to a new country to pursue her studies was one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences of her life.
Adrianna Delci
Adrianna Delci, from Mesa, Arizona, is a graduating high school senior who turned a small environmental club into a thriving community force. She is studying Environmental Science at the University of Arizona-Tucson.
Olivia Gilliland
Olivia Gilliland, from Amherst, New York, is a sophomore at the University of Pittsburgh. She shares that she has found strength in asking for help and is passionate about designing sustainable, inclusive spaces.
Mickey Goetz
Mickey Goetz, from Glendale, Arizona, is studying Psychology at Grand Canyon University. He brings joy to those around him with his creativity and heart, always finding thoughtful ways to lift others up.
Holly Kleven
Holly Kleven, from Gilbert, Arizona, is currently in her sophomore year at Arizona State University. She’s passionate about helping others find their voice through audiology and speech pathology.
Hema Kondur
Hema Kondur is pursuing medicine at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, driven by a deep commitment to healing and compassionate care.
Rebecca Louie
Rebecca Louie is studying Communications at Stanford University, where she’s exploring how storytelling can inspire connection and change.
Gisselle Mendez
Gisselle Mendez, from Corning, California, is a graduating senior headed to Butte College to become a radiology technician. She’s motivated by a desire to grow, give back and make others feel seen.
Om Patel
Om Patel, from Victoria, Texas, is a senior at the University of Houston studying Biochemistry. His passion for health and wellness is shaping his path toward a career in science and service.
Pete Steffensmeier
Pete Steffensmeier, from Omaha, Nebraska, is a graduating senior pursuing architecture at the University of Nebraska. His resilience and vision are guiding him toward designing spaces that uplift communities.
Brittany Vuk
Brittany Vuk, from Scottsdale, Arizona, is a graduate student at Midwestern University. She’s preparing for a future in medicine with determination and heart, inspired by her work in emergency care.
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