The association has reaffirmed its commitment from two decades ago by working with its subsidiary organizations to make an unprecedented $1.25 million donation to the foundation’s 20th anniversary campaign, Hope Rising.
“The Realtors Relief Foundation is truly something everyone in the Realtor community can point to and be proud of,” NAR CEO Bob Goldberg said in a release. “Our members work every day to help their clients find a home, but in some of the darkest times Realtors are also there to help families stay in their homes, through all of the incredible work done by the RRF. With the support of Second Century Ventures, SentriLock LLC, Realtors Information Network, Center for Realtor Development, and Realtors Property Resource, it is my honor to carry this legacy forward to help Realtors bring hope home when it is needed most.”
The donation is the largest such commitment in the foundation’s history and has allowed the 20th anniversary campaign to raise more than $5.8 million of its $8.5 million goal, NAR said.
“NAR has always been there for RRF,” RRF President Mike Ford said. “Not only does the trade association cover our administrative expenses to ensure all donations received can be disbursed to victims of disasters, but contributions like this also make an incredible difference. This generous investment will go a long way toward helping RRF pursue its vision to never have to say ‘no’ to those in need during times of disaster.”
Amid the ongoing Atlantic hurricane season and persistent wildfires in the American West, the Realtors Relief Foundation expects to be called on for assistance often in the coming months. The foundation’s 20th anniversary campaign is designed to ensure it can respond quickly and effectively whenever these situations inevitably arise in the future.
“My hope is that this support will inspire others,” NAR President Charlie Oppler said. “With more than 1.4 million members, we are capable of making an enormous impact if everyone is able to assist in this worthwhile cause.”
Learn more about the Realtors Relief Foundation at www.nar.realtor/rrf.
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