9 September REALTORS®: Heroes for Hope by Jacky Mueck Featured 0 0 Comment 54 By Brian Lipsky Regional Liaison for the REALTORS® Relief Foundation and the Former President of Carroll County REALTORS®. Within hours of the September 11 terrorist attacks, efforts were launched by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Executive Leadership team to secure contributions to aid those impacted. NAR utilized its leadership, infrastructure, and standing as the world’s largest trade association to rally members and supporters. Out of this effort, the REALTORS® Relief Foundation (RRF) was born. RRF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that exists to provide financial housing assistance to the public after disasters. In its 23 years of existence, more than $42 million in aid has helped more than 22,000 families. In fact, more than $100,000 in disaster relief support has been awarded throughout Region 3 (Maryland, Delaware, District of Columbia, Virginia, and West Virginia). RRF is supported generously by the REALTOR® members everywhere. NAR covers all administrative costs, allowing 100% of donations to be used for disaster relief. When disasters strike, RRF works alongside local and state REALTOR® associations to mobilize the members in their locale to provide housing-related assistance to disaster impacted communities. Hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, wild-fires, earthquakes and more. While we never know where or when they may strike, two things are certain: the number of disasters is growing, and each one leaves in their wake nothing but destruction and devastation. RRF helps families rebuild their homes and rebuild their lives. The one thing that the RRF does not want to do is be in a position to have to say no when called upon for support. By providing annual support to REALTORS® Relief Foundation, state and local associations, corporate partners, and individual donors help RRF to say YES whenever a disaster impacts our REALTOR® communities. When you lend your support, you are taking the lead before there is a need, and that is crucial. We welcome contributions, not only in times of disaster, but any time throughout the year—and 100% of all funds collected go to disaster relief causes. Donate one time or with a recurring investment by texting TEAMRRF to 71777 or by visiting rrf.realtor. Become a Hero for Hope to a family in need. When disasters strike, REALTORS® are there to help. Join us and make a difference! AS24, REALTOR Relief Foundation Share Comments are closed.