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San Mateo County REALTORS® Foundation donations total $100,542 for 2006 year

The San Mateo County Realtors® Foundation has donated this year a total of $100,542 to different non-profit organizations that help homeless, low-income individuals and families in the community. Foundation Chair Denise Aquila announced the news to SAMCAR Realtors and affiliates at the Association’s Combined Marketing Meeting held at San Mateo’s Elks Lodge on Tuesday, Dec. 5.

Aquila thanked SAMCAR members for their support for causes that are “truly worthwhile,” and noted, “in supporting others, we really support ourselves.”

She then presented $10,000 to Peninsula Habitat for Humanity and $7,500 to CORA.

Peninsula Habitat for Humanity builds homes for low-income families in San Mateo County through volunteer and community support, providing low-income families with an opportunity to break the cycle of poverty through our affordable homeownership program.
 
Aquila told SAMCAR members she had the opportunity to be present when the organization presented the keys to new homes to four families in Daly City. 

“It is truly a special thing to give to a family. It’s the most emotional experience. Thank you for everything you do for them. It really is a very worthwhile cause,” Aquila said.

On behalf of Peninsula Habitat for Humanity, JuneLeBarre, fundraiser coordinator, and Mary Boudin, executive officer, thanked SAMCAR for its ongoing support.

“Your donation is very significant to us. You help spread the word about the importance of affordable housing and how home ownership can make a difference in the lives of these families,” they said.

Cora Development Director Natasha Guest, who had also earlier accepted a $700 check from the Women’s Council of  REALTORS® San Mateo Chapter, thanked SAMCAR and WCR members.

CORA is the only agency in San Mateo County with the sole purpose of serving victims of domestic violence. The agency provides free and confidential emergency, intervention and prevention services, including the county’s only emergency shelter and transitional housing for victims. Guest said CORA serves about 11,000 people each year.

“Our organization serves women, men and kids who are in abusive relationships and helps heal the abuse they have suffered,” Guest said. “We also help them get back on track to they can have healthy relationships. … SAMCAR and WCR make up the fabric and help us restore wholeness in the world.” 

The San Mateo County Association of REALTORS® (SAMCAR) is a professional trade organization representing over 3,800 REALTORS® and Affiliate members engaged in the real estate business on the Peninsula. SAMCAR promotes the highest ethical standards of real estate practice, serves as an advocate for homeownership and homeowners, and represents the interests of property owners in San Mateo County.

The term "REALTOR®" is a registered collective membership mark which identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS® and who subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics.

For further information, please contact Julie Ziemelis, Director of Public Affairs, e-mail , or phone (650) 696-8214.

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