2026 Fairway Cares Young at Art Contest

About 2026 Fairway Cares Young at Art Contest

All artists submitting artwork must be related to or have a relationship with a Fairway employee.
Artwork will need to be mader using crayons, colored pencils, paint or markers.
Entrants should draw or paint what it means when you hear May You Overflow with HOPE. What does it mean when for someone in the middle of losing someone, grief or fighting a serious illness-even struggling with mental illness.
Fairway Cares has launched this initiative to cultivate sensitive and real conversations with kids about precious people, of all ages, who are facing a critical illness, lose of a loved one or sustained a physical injury.
Take a picture of the artwork and submit it on this website, creating your own page.
A winner will be selected from each category: K-2nd grade, 3rd-5th grade, 6th-8th grade, 9th-12th grade. Prizes will be awarded.
Need to register more than one child - click Add Registration.
One submission per child.
All artwork must be submitted by February 28th 11:59pm.
Artwork will be judged by the Fairway Cares Champions.
Winners will be announced by March 6th on website.
The winning artwork will be used to create cards in our Care Packages.
Original artwork needs to be mailed to: Fairway Cares, 4750 Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI 53718.
By submitting the artwork you are giving Fairway Cares permission to use the creation in cards and other materials-such as videos and poster.

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About the Cause

Young at Art was designed to connect children and families with the heart of Fairway Home Mortgage. Loans are what we do not who we are. By creating art together, we aim to raise awareness of others’ needs and spark thoughtful conversations.

When the next step feels unclear, take one simple action—send a note, share a care package, or let someone know they are supported.

Did you know your page can honor a loved one you know affected by heart disease? We invite you to include a picture or a story of what that person means to you.

We are honoring Charlie Bell and Randy Cross, dearly loved by Fairway, who both battled heart disease.

Charlie “Oilcan” Bell – November 2, 1944- October 9, 2014 Charlie was a kind, gentle soul who always brought out the best in people he touched. His wit, charm and unshakable sense of humor was what we loved the most about him. He was the most genuine, honest and humble man anyone could hope to call friend! Steve Probst

How Your Support Makes a Difference

Randy “RC” Cross – July 22, 1960 - November 9, 2014 A true friend of many but specifically CEO Steve Jacobson and Kirby Bradley –and the man who named FAIRWAY!! We remember Randy as a man with many gifts from God. He possessed the ability to fill with joy any soul he came into contact with. He was a walking embodiment of all that is love. Blessed with the ability to find the positives in the most negative situations, Randy was one of the purest minds on God's earth. In particular he was everything one would need in a father. He allowed his children to live and learn, while providing unconditional support and guidance. A true friend to so many!

Since 2016, Fairway Cares—made possible through the support of Fairway Home Mortgage—has sent more than 15,000 care packages to those in need. Because of the giving spirit of Fairway employees, we are able to reach people during some of their most difficult moments. Fairway Cares is a living reflection of the heart of the Fairway family.
Comments from thank yous as we send packages to those facing critical illness, loss of a loved one or sustained physical trauma:

The heartwarming things that are in the package are a beacon of sunshine
I can not express how much this company shines behind the scenes
It really is the simple little things that can give a smile in a time of grief
The Fairway Cares box made a tough day a lot better
It came at EXACTLY the right time

Thank you for supporting Fairway Cares!