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When I was first interviewing brokers I met a wonderful agent with a small company who mentioned that she gave a portion of every commission to charity. Even though I eventually affiliated with a different company I really liked her idea. I decided I would start doing it with my first … (4 comments)
This year 1-800-GOT-JUNK? again sponsored the UCSD Junk Yard Derby. The Junk Yard Derby is an event put on by the engineering department and based upon the popular JunkYard Wars TV show. Teams of students build boxcars out of junk and then race them. 
If you are a buyer or a seller, I've got a great idea! For every client who connects with me through this web site: www.grecogives.com - and settles - whether buying or selling - I will dontate $100.00 to your favorite legitimate charity! Wouldn't you like to work with an agent who … (2 comments)
Please come and join us as we host a golf outing to raise money for the American Diabetes Association. The outing will be Saturday August 9th, 2008 at Ponderosa Golf Course in Hookstown, PA (about 30 miles outside of Pittsburgh).
About 600 million obsolete cell phones are languishing in U.S. homes and offices. These phones can be put to good use by The Good Deed Foundation. You can do a good deed by sending in your phone. Better yet, get one of their collection boxes for your office, church, or neighborhood. Just email … (0 comments)
I am going to jail for a worthwhile cause...
You all know I am a sucker for charitable events, especially if they are worthy causes. Every time I walk or run I am so grateful for my legs and the fact that I can... I see kids in wheel chairs or leg … (0 comments)
In Daytona Beach FL and the surrounding cities of east Volusia county, we have a wonderful charity that helps feed those who can't feed themselves. As a REALTOR®, I'm used to working with people who are interested in buying real estate, and have not only managed to feed themselves and their … (4 comments)
Note: Active Rain Members If you would please read this article PLEASE follow the link "Vincent Pannizzo" to see pictures of Vincent, his home, and a podcast of one of his sermons. Thank you kindly, dean guadagni
The Wagner iTeam (Colorado Springs Real Estate Connection) has connected with CAMP (Chris A. Matthews Project) to provide you with an opportunity to support a program designed to help people with developmental disabilities live independently, close to their friends and families - here in El Paso County.
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Looking for a great, and fun way to raise money for local charities? Then look no further than the Kansas City Crawl 4 Cancer! The Spring edition was this past weekend and it happened to be one of the most beautiful days of the year. The pub crawls are held annually … (0 comments)
"Si un milagro vive en tu corazόn,
CAN YOU HELP ?
I can't imagine my life without my wife. In recent months I came to know a woman named Sher who runs House with a Heart (www.housewithaheart.com). Their mission is to care for senior dogs that have been turned into shelters either by owners or as strays and give them a loving … (0 comments)
Suited for Change-a nonprofit D.C. organization that provides business attire and professional development training to low-income women invite the D.C. community and surrounding areas to attend their 16th Anniversary Celebration and Auction this Thursday, May 15, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Decatur House Museum in D.C. 
RE/MAX Scugog Realty Ltd.BrokerageSupports THE YARD SALE FOR THE CURE Make a difference in women's lives by joining this year's Yard Sale for the Cure, last year, through the passion and Generosity of more than 1000 participants hosting and shopping at yard sales, Yard Sale For The Cure was able to … (0 comments)
As many of you know, I work with Ken and Jayne Parsons at the Pasadena Keller Williams, and they recently came to all their agents with a fantastic idea...
Valley Children's Hospital
The greatest real estate agent in the world contest is officially over and the winner, Team Eric has donated the prize to the Eco society. They are raffling off the complete REW website with lifetime free hosting and CORE IDX. Tickets are $35 each or you can buy 4 for $100. … (11 comments)
18th Annual Abba Walk for LifeSaturday, May 17th 10:00 AMAbba Crisis Pregnancy Center in Elk River not only helps unsuspecting pregnant girls, but also struggling moms. They offer training and counseling and diapers and necessities to help these families out. Every year they sponsor a walk in town to raise funds for the … (0 comments)
I just wanted to say thank you to everyone for thier support towards this effort. Everyone has given and done so much and we still have more work to reach our goal. For those that donated financially thank you so much for kindly giving from your hearts. 
Hey Active Rain!
For the past three years I have participated in AIDS WALK. Its a wonderful charity that my good friend Cara and I discovered after her close Uncle Freddie past away of AIDS.
The other evening my business partner and I went to a function at the college we graduated from in Camrose. It has been swallowed by the U of A which looks to be a good thing. Lots is happening growth wise at the school which is now a rural campus of … (2 comments)
Our company, Resource Plus Mortgage started a sharing program in 1998. This month we crossed $50,000 in total contributions to charities. When one of our employees elected this charity, I laughed at the name and thought he was trying to pass off a "charity begins at home" selection. That wasn't the case.
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Prudential Ct Realty has chosen the Sunshine Kids as the charity that we raise money for. This year the Glastonbury office is hosting a golf tournament at the Blackledge Country Club in Hebron on June 18th with the shotgun at 10:00. The cost is $160/golfer and includes lunch and dinner. … (1 comments)
When I was in High School, my best friend Kim and I would often raid "Dad's" coin jar, (it was always encouraged) and head out to Mesa's downtown Baskin Robbins 31 Flavors Ice Cream Shop. We had our favorites and still do! It amazes me that over the years the scoops of … (20 comments)
Yesterday I gotta tell ya - IT WAS HOT!! Victor's house has no air and I don't think it had been cleaned (spring cleaned) in over 20 years. The carpet in Victor's bedroom was the same carpet that was there when they built the addition on to their home to accommodate him … (3 comments)
As many of you know, the Thornton Team is relocating to Tennessee to expand our base of operations. Though we have been in Tennessee for quite awhile, there has been no physical Home America Mortgage presence there. This will change beginning Monday, April 28th as the Thornton Team will be in … (29 comments)
To Desiree Daniels & RE/MAX Tri County,Thank you to each of you who donated so generously to Mothers Fighting For Others! The funds you provided have helped make sure the girls at Saint Monica Children's Home are fed for many months to come.What you see here is only a portion of … (6 comments)
Hi Everyone,
I just wanted to write a quick note about a charity event I am participating in this Saturday for Autism. I am really excited about it because there is a child in the organization I work with (HERO for Children, http://www.heroforchildren.org/) who has autism and, of course, he is very special … (2 comments)
I am a member of G.R.I.N., Golden Retrievers in Need (http://www.grinrescue.org/). This is an organization that rescues and finds homes for abandoned and/or abused Golden Retreivers here in NE Ohio and NW PA. One of our members has recently begun a fund-raising web-based project collecting gently used prom, homecoming and party/evening … (5 comments)
Three Cups of Tea is a personal book about one man's struggle to bring education to the children of one
A Cow from the West Hartford Cow Parade was purchased for a whopping $2500 from a buyer in Edinburgh Scotland earlier this week. There are currently three charities which will share in the proceeds generated from the sale of cows auctioned off, after the West Hartford event. Those charities are Make-A-Wish … (4 comments)
The cost of an interstate move is determined by three factors:
Ok, I'm not kidding. This is FANTASTIC. Here's the deal: You can send a friend a LIVE GOAT to their home, business, school etc. 
If I am going to have a blog, i might as well post something of some value that actually might improve the world one iota. So here it is. I am putting a challenge to everyone who reads this. Those of you that know me, know that volunteering is near and … (1 comments)
So I'm watching Celebrity Apprentice last night, and Piers Morgan (from America's Got Talent, and a British Tabloid Editor), was raising money for the Intrepid Fallen Heros Fund. It helps troops and their families who are injured during war. Great charity. Anyway, it got me thinking about the Men and Women fighting … (3 comments)
Gig Harbor High School senior Kate Stuart has organized a 5k run/walk to provide medical and humanitarian support to those displaced by war in Burma. The event will begin at the Chapel Hill Church parking lot in Gig Harbor, WA. Race begins at 9am on Saturday, March 29th, with day of race registration … (0 comments)
Founded by a man in Bloomington, Indiana, the website is run purely on the donations from advertising. The advertising then pays for a rice donation to the U.N. World Hunger Organization, when you answer vocabulary questions correctly! It will keep your brain sharp, while helping an endless cause!
Once again, the Katy Team of Prudential Gary Greene and many local sponsors are bringing you the 2nd Annual Katy Sunshine Fest, to be held Thursday, March 27th from 4:00 to 8:30 PM at our Katy office location. Last year, we managed to raise over $ 10,000 and we hope to … (3 comments)
Karen Crawford and Dennis Kelly get it. They do.
Attention ActiveRain Members!
Missoulians love their pets and there are many places that are pet friendly in Missoula.
We're all so busy - making a living, taking care of our homes, activities with our family and friends. But if you really want to feel good about yourself and give back to your community, pick a favorite "cause" and volunteer to help them out for a few hours a month. … (3 comments)
The Lionville YMCA is having its second annual Trivia Night....and let me tell you last year's was a hoot!!!!!
I wrote a post for my blog listed under the links here of touring African American history and culture in Houston, which has been a popular post. One of the places that I mentioned as worth seeing was the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum. Now I hear that the museum is planning … (0 comments)
Let me preface this post by saying that I am in no way attempting to brag or "toot my own horn", but over the past few years I have been convicted by the needs of others in my hometown of Spokane, Washington and around the world. I have rubbed shoulders with some amazing men … (5 comments)
If you were to donate some of your ActiveRain points for charity, what are they worth to you if the ActiveRain (AR) founders agreed to contribute that amount of money to a charity? What would the AR founders pay to a charity for each point donated? What about the "high" points folks, would … (5 comments)
It probably happened two times last week. I get lots of mail, as you probably do also, asking for my hard earned dollars to benefit a charity. I think you become older and wiser. Years ago I had a charity which sent me stamped envelopes for me to use to send my … (7 comments)
If you believe in the concept of "Paying It Forward" - doing good works for others to repay the good that has happened to you - then last weekend's Parade of Homes at The Bluffs on the Waterway in Carolina Forest is a perfect example of how this works. Look, we're … (3 comments)
Few words sound so impossible. Cure cancer. Despite the enormity of the proposition, countless people work hard year after year to do just that. And they are surrounded by the best possible reasons to take up the fight, those fighting cancer, those who have survived, others remembering those lost to the … (5 comments)
I used to always donate a portion of my commission to The Children's Miracle Network, which I believe is a wonderful charity. This year, I've decided to donate a portion of my commission to the Susan Komen Foundation through RE/MAX International. http://www.komendonations.org/site/PageServer?pagename=Sold_for_the_Cure. I'd love to know what charities touch your heart or … (3 comments)
By: Chris Brubaker
I am so proud and excited to introduce this new project being sponsored by the Decorators' Alliance of North America:
Project H.O.M.E.
Hello,
couldn't be easier to help...... The band, Five forFighting, is generously donating $0.40 to Autism Speaks for *each time* the video is viewed. The fundinggoes toward research studies to help find a cure. When you have a moment, please visit the link below to watch the video and passit along to … (3 comments)
I've decided to participate in this year's Polar Bear Plunge!! I am writing to ask for your help, Active Rainers. On January 26, 2008, I have committed to grin and “bear” it for the athletes of Special Olympics Maryland by taking a chilly dip into the Chesapeake Bay alongside about 7,500 … (6 comments)
I know how busy we all are. I sometimes forget to eat or drink during the day I am so busy. But, take some time each day to do something to help others. Even the littles passive things can make you feel good and maybe encourage others. Here are a few … (2 comments)
Ocean City Parrothead Club9th Annual Mardi Gras Kick Off Party January 24, 2008 6-9pm at Seacrets on 49th Street in Ocean CityCome and Party with a Purpose! The Ocean City Parrothead Club proudly presents their 9th Annual Mardi Gras Kick Off Party to benefit the Life Crisis Center and the … (0 comments)
Keller Williams Realty West will be taking part in a service project which collects and distributes suitcases, duffel bags, and backpacks for foster children in the Madison area. Last year we had the most suitcases gathered from any single real estate office and we plan to do it again. All donations … (2 comments)
In one month the 4th Annual Polar Plunge will take place at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk on February 16th, 2008!!
I have begun having some contact with several of the Birmingham Area Non-profits. Birmingham and its surrounding areas have a tremendous amount of them. A lot of hard work goes in to sustaining them and funding them so that their "mission" can be accomplished. I know this because I have seen … (6 comments)
For the last couple of years I have worked for people who have everything they want and I couldn't possibly give them anything on their birthdays, boss appreciation day or the holidays so I decided early on to make donations in their names. One for her and one for him to … (7 comments)
It is the day after Christmas. Is your season complete? Is there one more thing you might do to make this Holiday truly wonderful? Is there but a ha'penny left? Please take a moment and consider this...............
Time passes...Pain remains....
As we move from one year to the next, we should … (10 comments)
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Attention all Burbank Library patrons there is a generous offer from the Burbank Public Library for all of those people that have overdue fines. In the spirit of the season and to celebrate the 5th Anniversary of the Buena Vista Branch, they will begin to accept canned goods and non-perishable food … (0 comments)
I like talking about good people and the examples they set for others to follow. One particularly noteworthy person is Rob Thomson, the president of Waterfront Properties, which is the exclusive member of the Luxury Real Estate Board of Regents in Jupiter, Fla. About six years ago, this charitable man founded Charities for Children … (0 comments)
The Holiday Season Many of us look at the holiday season as a time of giving - and it is. But there's no reason why we can't give the rest of the year too. The holidays just wake us up to the fact that there are people in need in the … (0 comments)