2025 Impact Report
Providing help, hope, and healing through behavioral, educational, and therapeutic interventions which enhance social functioning and well-being, ensure safety, and work to achieve positive permanency for children and families in our community.
A Reflection on 40 Years
From Our Founder
In the very early days of Windwood when we opened our first house in 1985, we had six young boys. As I would visit with them, I would get emotional, and I still get emotional, as I would hear the stories of the deprivation, abuse and neglect that these children suffered through no fault of their own. Their pain and trauma showed me that I had found God’s plan for me and God’s plan for Windwood.
I’m very proud of what we’ve accomplished at Windwood during these past 40 years. As I look around the property and internally at our programs, it’s hard for me to believe I was 33 years old when I bought this property and started my Windwood journey. Because of the wonderful staff we’ve had over the many years and the amazing work they’ve done, I know we’ve saved lives. I also know that as we reached out into the community through our community-based programs, we’ve impacted thousands of children and families.
While it is difficult to quantify the impact that Windwood has had on our community, I know the benefits have been immeasurable. I greatly appreciate the support of so many who have embraced our vision of providing hope, help, and healing to these wonderful young boys.
Joseph L. Tamsberg, Jr.,
Founder, Windwood Farm Home for Children
Board Chair Emeritus
Our Board
Joseph L. Tamsberg Jr.
Founder and Emeritus Chairman Board of Directors
Tamsberg Properties, President & Founder
Thomas P. Anderson
Emeritus Treasurer
Retired, Finance
Rick Baarcke, Jr.
Emeritus Vice-Chairman
Retired, Banking
Charles S. Carmody, SIOR, CCIM
Chair of the Board of Directors
CBRE, Senior Vice President
Susan Z. Spearman
Vice Chair
Nelson Printing Corporation
Jonathan Martin
Treasurer
JGM Advisors, Managing Partner & CEO
John Young
Secretary
Product Technology Group at Blackbaud, Head of Product Enablement
Scott Dow
Dow, Inc, President & CEO
Michael Espina
Ondemand Innovation, LLC, President
SchoolSource Technologies, LLC, President and Principal Investor
J. David Hand
O.L. Thompson Construction Company, President
Anthony Kowbeidu
St. Andrews Church, Associate Rector
Scott Newitt
Firefly Distilleries, Owner
David F. Santos, Esq.
Burr & Forman LLP
Betsy Young
Windwood Supporter
Kristin Wise, M.D.
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)
It took your support to get us there.
We rely on donors to provide help, hope, and healing for children and families.
Our revenue totaled $6,835,026
Our expenses totaled $6,688,243
Windwood FY 24/25 audited financials
AT THE FARM
A Brighter Future Begins Here
You Gave Generously and Made a Difference
By the time Owen went into protective custody, he was 12 years old and had already moved more times than some most people do in a lifetime, while experiencing homelessness, and witnessing domestic abuse.
Soon after Owen arrived at Windwood Farm Home for Children, he began to believe that this might be a better place.
As he progressed in his therapy, Owen learned new ways to communicate and process his feelings. The care he received, combined with attending school on campus, living alongside other boys facing similar challenges, and taking part in enrichment activities like basketball, fishing, art, and community outings, helped him learn and grow.
His mother remained committed and involved in his treatment plan. She and Owen looked forward to weekly sessions with his Windwood therapist. They both strived to complete their program goals. As a result, Owen and his mom are now living together successfully using the skills they learned at Windwood as they build a brighter future together.
We took care of children.
Our residents received the medical care they needed.
Medical Appointments
Physician
184 appointments
Dental
68 appointments
Vision care
34 appointments
26,477 meals served on campus
You helped!
Our volunteers love us and these children endlessly.
Volunteer Hours
Volunteers
Volunteer Groups
200+ packages of in-kind donations
You donated item after item from our wishlist!
We talked it out and found solutions
There were 2,784 total therapy sessions through Windwood.
group therapy sessions in the psychiatric residential treatment facility
individual sessions in the psychiatric residential treatment facility
family sessions in the psychiatric residential treatment facility
individual sessions in the qualified residential treatment facility
family sessions in the qualified residential treatment facility
IN THE COMMUNITY
We helped this family.
Our Family Resource Connection and Preservation Services helped a mom undergoing cancer treatment.
We recently worked with a family led by single mother Deborah Caldwell who is courageously battling cancer while caring for her young son, Benjamin. Deborah had been struggling to meet their basic needs and was in urgent need of support.
Misty, one of our dedicated caseworkers, quickly identified several areas where Windwood could help stabilize and strengthen the household. Our team provided essential furnishings for the living room, along with beds and clean bedding. Misty also offered guidance on home maintenance and how to locate community resources online. To help build independent living skills, we supplied cleaning materials and demonstrated simple, effective housekeeping practices. During the holiday season, Windwood added Benjamin to our community donor and volunteer wish list. Deborah was overjoyed when her son received a brand-new bicycle and helmet — something she had long wished for but could not afford. This support has helped Deborah and Benjamin sustain a safe, clean, and nurturing home environment while gaining the confidence to seek out long-term community resources for ongoing stability.
