Local Realtors Give Back To Community
REDDING LIFESTYLES, SHASTA COUNTY
December 14th, 2009
The Shasta Association of Realtors sponsor several events this month focused on giving back to the community. Two weeks ago dozens of phone cards were given to local US Army representatives to send to troops in Afghanistan so they can call home for the holidays. Realtors and affiliate members including lenders, title companies and appraisers raised money to fund the purchase of prepaid phone cards.
Last week, more than 225 special needs children from across Shasta County attended a Christmas party thrown by Realtors at the Elks Lodge. The 37Th Annual Children’s Christmas Party included singing Christmas carols, a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus and presents selected by teachers for their students and paid for by Realtors. The Elks donated their lodge and many Realtor volunteers helped set up, decorate and clean up afterwards. We’re told this gift may be the only gift some of these kids will receive for Christmas.
Last week also saw several homeowners awarded cash prizes for decorating their homes with lights for the holidays.
Realtors sponsor the annual decorating contest and results are posted online at redding.com for the public to utilize in organizing a tour of these decked out homes.
Gift baskets for seniors in residential care facilities are being readied for distribution. These include toiletries, gloves, warm socks and sweet treats for men and women living in single family homes used as care homes. Seniors will receive these baskets before Christmas.
This has been a challenging years for the real estate industry yet we never forget those in need. I wish to thank the Affiliate and Social Committees for their hard work on these events that brought a smile to so many this holiday season.
530-224-6767 or 530-941-7492
BRAD GARBUTT
REALTOR/BROKER ASSOCIATE
REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS GMAC
CORNER OF COURT AND PLACER IN REDDING
QUARTER CENTURY LOCAL SALES EXPERIENCE
