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SAMCAR YPN | Volunteer Activity | Samaritan House | Tuesday, November 10 | 11 AM – 1 PM

Seeking Volunteers! YPN Food Packaging @ Samaritan House

SAMCAR YPN | Volunteer Activity | Samaritan House | Tuesday, November 10 | 11 AM – 1 PM

SAMCAR YPN (Young Professionals Network) | October 20, 2026

Tuesday, November 10 | 11 AM – 1 PM | Samaritan House

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SAMCAR YPN Chair Kaitlyn Sebastian and Vice Chair Lizzie Dombrowski are currently seeking volunteers to join our group to package food donations at Samaritan House on Tuesday, November 10. Please consider joining us to package nutritious produce and protein designed to provide complete, healthy meals for local families facing food insecurity.

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The SAMCAR Young Professionals Network (YPN) group is the local chapter of the Young Professionals Network (YPN) of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). SAMCAR YPN develops programs for education, networking, mentoring, leadership development, community service, sharing ideas and information. Our motto is "Young at Mind, Young at Heart no I.D. required." YPN groups nationwide are a dynamic entry point for real estate professionals striving to become more successful in their careers and gain leadership experience. Subscribe to the YPN email list

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850 Woodside Way, San Mateo CA 94401 (map)

(650) 696-8200

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Published: October 20, 2026

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Published: October 02, 2026

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Published: September 28, 2026

Tee Up for Charity Raises $4,500 for Local Charities at Topgolf

On Thursday, September 24, 2026 the San Mateo County REALTORS Foundation returned to Topgolf Burlingame for its second annual fundraiser event, Tee Up for Charity, gathering over a hundred fifty SAMCAR members, staff, and friends for a lively evening of networking, golfing, prizes, and community, raising $4,500 to benefit housing-related charities in San Mateo County.

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Published: August 11, 2026

SAMCAR Member Appreciation BBQ Returns to Long Branch Farms

On Wednesday, August 5, SAMCAR members, family and friends — including special guest Half Moon Bay Mayor Debbie Ruddock — once again gathered at Long Branch Farms in Half Moon Bay for the annual Member Appreciation BBQ. Attendees were invited to explore the unique Old West Town at — and enjoy Texas-style BBQ prepared by — Long Branch Farms in Half Moon Bay, owned by Affiliate member Kevin Palmer, and live music from American Underdog. Photography of the event was provided by Affiliate member Craig Burleigh. Many thanks to SAMCAR members and guests for joining us for the BBQ and to our 2026 Corporate Sponsors for making this event possible. (READ MORE FOR PHOTOS)

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Published: July 22, 2026

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Published: July 16, 2026

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Out of over 4,000 entries, SAMCAR Brand & Communications, the in-house creative and communications department with Director of Brand & Communications Dalen Gilbrech (credited as designer and creative director), was selected as a winner of Graphic Design USA (GDUSA) magazine's 63rd annual in-house design competition -- the 2026 American INHOUSE Design Awards™ -- in the "Announcements + Invitations" Category for the submission of the 2025 Member Appreciation BBQ invitation identity design system. The winning entry is featured on GDUSA's website and in the June 2026 print and digital editions of their nationwide magazine.

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Published: June 18, 2026

Bowl-O-Rama Raises $6,300 for Local Charities

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Published: March 27, 2026

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Published: February 17, 2026

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Published: November 14, 2025

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On Thursday, November 13, volunteers from SAMCAR's Young Professionals Network, SAMCAR YPN, visited Samaritan House to help package food items for distribution to our neighbors in need.
Volunteers carefully sorted and assembled over 180 packages of nutritious produce and protein designed to provide complete, healthy meals for local families facing food insecurity. We extend our sincere gratitude to Samaritan House for organizing this essential distribution and for providing the opportunity to partner in their mission.

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