How It Works
2% of every Aledo job
Two cents of every dollar we earn from work in 76008 and 76087 goes into a community fund. That includes labor, materials, every service category — roof, AC, generator, garage door, hauling. The 2% is calculated off our gross revenue, not net — meaning we don't reduce it on hard jobs, slow months, or thin-margin work.
Distributed quarterly to Aledo and Parker County recipients
Every quarter we sit down (Derik, the family, our team), look at the pool, and decide where it goes. The default goes to Aledo ISD sports and school programs because that's where the highest social return is in this community. Some goes to Parker County civic causes — Lions, Rotary, fire department fundraisers, storm relief, library, food pantry. We listen to suggestions from customers about what to fund.
Published with names and amounts
Every quarter, this page updates with the exact dollar total and the recipients by name. No vague "we give back" claim. No "donations made" press release with no numbers. The actual ledger, public, with attribution. Customers can see what their work funded.
What This Replaces
No customer discount programs
We're not running a Bearcat Family card or AISD discount or anything similar. We thought about it — it's a common play — but it felt off for this community. The neighbors we serve aren't choosing contractors based on 10% off coupons. We'd rather put that money toward something the community values: their kids' programs.
No referral fees or kickbacks
Some contractors pay $50-$200 for referrals. We don't and won't. Word-of-mouth that comes from a real conversation between neighbors is meaningful; word-of-mouth that comes with a check attached is something else. If you tell a friend about us, we appreciate it — and we won't pay you for it.
No "we'll cover your deductible" — that's also illegal
Texas Penal Code §27.02 and Insurance Code §707 make deductible coverage a crime — both for the contractor AND the homeowner. Any contractor who offers it is breaking the law. We don't, and we'd point you somewhere else if you ever ran into one who did.
The Q2 2026 Ledger
From April 1 to June 30, 2026, the Wild West Aledo community contribution totaled $8,427 — 2% of our gross Aledo revenue across all five service categories. This is what we did with it:
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aledo QB Club / Bearcat Boosters | 2026 football season equipment + travel fund | $2,500 |
| Aledo ISD Athletic Boosters (multi-sport) | Track, baseball, softball, volleyball — equipment shortfall | $1,800 |
| Aledo High School Band Boosters | Instrument repair fund + competition travel | $900 |
| Stuard Elementary Library Fund | Spring book purchase contribution | $600 |
| Vandagriff Elementary Reading Program | Spring program supplies | $500 |
| Parker County Storm Relief Fund | April 28 tornado response support | $1,200 |
| Aledo Volunteer Fire Department | Annual equipment fund | $500 |
| Parker County Food Pantry | Spring restock | $427 |
| Q2 2026 total | $8,427 | |
Receipts and confirmations available on request. We don't list individual amounts in the customer's name (that would defeat the spirit of giving). The ledger is by recipient and category.
Where the 2% Has Gone Historically
| Quarter | Aledo gross revenue | Community contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 (Jan-Mar) | $298,400 | $5,968 |
| Q2 2026 (Apr-Jun) | $421,350 | $8,427 |
| 2026 year-to-date | $14,395 | |
The Q2 spike reflects post-tornado work. We considered it appropriate to put a chunk of that toward storm relief specifically.
Recipients We Support (Standing List)
These are the organizations we've donated to or plan to donate to. Some are quarterly. Some are seasonal. Some are situational — when a storm hits or a specific need comes up.
Aledo QB Club / Bearcat Boosters
The official athletic booster for Aledo football. P.O. Box 693, Aledo, TX 76008. Standing recurring contribution every fall season.
Aledo ISD Athletic Boosters (all sports)
Track, baseball, softball, volleyball, basketball, soccer, cross country, golf, tennis, wrestling. We rotate funding so smaller-budget sports get attention too.
Aledo Band Boosters
Marching band and concert band — Aledo's program is one of the strongest in 6A and tours competitions across the state. Standing contribution.
Aledo ISD Elementary Schools
Stuard, Coder, McCall, Lynn McKinney, Vandagriff, Annetta — library funds, reading programs, supply drives. We rotate by quarter so each gets attention.
Parker County Storm Relief
When tornadoes, hail, freezes, or other events hit Parker County, we redirect a portion of the quarter's contribution to immediate relief efforts.
Aledo Volunteer Fire Department
Equipment fund support. They show up first when something bad happens. We support them annually.
Parker County Food Pantry
Year-round food security work in Parker County. Standing recurring contribution.
Aledo Community Foundation (when active)
If a Aledo-specific community foundation re-activates with active programs, we'd plan to fund it. Currently we route through Parker County-wide alternatives.
Civic events (homecoming, parade, holiday lights)
Specific seasonal community events — homecoming float sponsorship, holiday parade contribution, etc. Situational, not recurring.
Arts and theatre programs
Aledo High School theatre, choir, performing arts — when fundraising windows open, we contribute.
If you have a recipient suggestion — a school cause, a civic need, a specific Aledo organization you think we should support — email howdy@wildwesthomeservices.com. We'll consider every reasonable suggestion at the next quarterly distribution.
The Math, In Plain Terms
If we do a $10,000 roof replacement at your house in 76008, two hundred dollars of that goes into the community fund. You don't get a $200 discount. The $200 goes to AISD athletics, or your kid's elementary, or the fire department.
If we do a $400 capacitor replacement on your AC, eight dollars goes into the fund.
It's not a marketing gimmick. It's not a "match-up-to-X-dollars" promotion. It's a flat 2% on every Aledo job, every quarter, with the receipts published.
Why We Did This Instead of Discounts
The original draft of our Aledo plan included a customer discount program. We talked it through and killed it. The reason:
Aledo isn't a discount-driven market. The household income here is well above Parker County average, and the kind of buyers who choose contractors carefully aren't choosing on a 10% off coupon. They're choosing on quality, honesty, and what the contractor stands for. A loyalty card on your kitchen counter wouldn't move the needle on a $12,000 roof decision.
What does move the needle: knowing that the contractor you hire for the work you'd hire someone for anyway is also putting money into causes that matter. The school fundraisers your family is already attending. The booster club you already support. The elementary library where your kid's reading group meets. We can fund all of those, on your behalf, just by doing the work you were already going to pay for.
That's the whole program. No fine print. No "limited time." Just 2%, every job, every quarter, with the receipts published.
If you'd like to suggest a recipient, change how the distribution works, or call out anything you'd like us to consider, the email is howdy@wildwesthomeservices.com. We read every message.
FAQ
Do I have to ask for the 2% or qualify in any way?
No. Every job in 76008 or 76087 is automatically counted. You don't need to mention it, sign anything, or qualify. We just do it.
Can I direct where my 2% goes?
You can suggest a recipient — we'll consider it for the next quarterly distribution. We don't allocate individual customer's contributions to individual recipients (that gets administratively messy fast and makes the program feel transactional). We pool everything quarterly and decide together where it goes, with customer suggestions weighted heavily.
What if I'm not in 76008 or 76087?
The 2% currently applies to Aledo zip codes only. We do work in other Parker County areas (Weatherford, Willow Park, Hudson Oaks, Mineral Wells, Springtown, Benbrook, West Fort Worth) and may extend the program to those zips in the future. For now, it's 76008/76087 only — partly because that's where most of our work is, and partly because we want to start with one community and do it right before scaling.
Is this tax-deductible for me?
No. The donation is from us, not from you. You're not making a charitable contribution — we are. We're including it in our cost of doing business in Aledo. You get a service for the price quoted; we donate 2% of what you paid. The IRS sees it as our contribution.
Why 2%? Why not 5% or 10%?
Because 2% is sustainable. We can do it on every job, every quarter, indefinitely, without it driving us out of business. A 10% rate would force us to either raise prices or skip donations in slow quarters — both of which would compromise the program. 2% is what we can promise and keep.
Will the percentage ever go up?
Maybe. As the business grows and Aledo revenue stabilizes, we'd consider increasing it. We won't surprise drop it without notice — if it goes up, we'll announce it. If it ever goes down (which we don't plan), we'd announce that too.
Can I see the receipts?
Yes. Email howdy@wildwesthomeservices.com and we'll send PDF receipts and confirmations from the recipients. We're not going to email everyone unsolicited (privacy of the recipients matters too) but if a customer wants to verify, we send.
Can my company match the donation, or partner with the program?
If you're a local business and want to coordinate giving on a project (e.g., a corporate match for a community cause), reach out and we'll talk through whether it makes sense. We've not done this yet but we're open to it.