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I Got Help from the Salvation Army!

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Real Estate Agent with Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC RB14037276

I Got Help from the Salvation Army!

(The Third Annual Pay it Forward November Challenge)

Hosted by Belinda Spillman 

 

Every year, we contribute to one of our favorite Charities, the Salvation Army, as they do a lot for the community. Our local MLS, the Elkhart County Board of REALTORS® raises money through a Holiday Auction they have at this time every year at the Matterhorn Restaurant and Conference Center, in Elkhart..

The Food Bank of Elkhart County was another charity that we helped in the past. The food bank system here, has now changed to a regional distribution center in another county. Our local church, Harvest Community Church has partnered with the Salvation Army in collecting food, for those who will need their help during this season, so we were still able to help, thanks to the Salvation Army.

They supplied boxes for those who wanted to help the Salvation Army in their food drive.  We were glad to participate, so we took a box and headed to the grocery store and had fun picking out the items to fill it up.

I am looking forward to this years auction in a couple of weeks, so we can add to the blessings that the Salvation Army provides. We try to be creative on our auction item.  Here are a few of our past items that raised money from both ECBOR and the Builders Association of Elkhart County during the past couple of years.

We were still able to help distribute food for

our community,

with a little help from my friends.

 

 

Thanks to the "The Salvation Army"!

 

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If you know someone who wants to Buy or Sell a Home in

Elkhart, St Joseph, LaGrange and Kosciusko Counties, in Indiana

Call me:  Larry Johnston, 574-304-7577

 

"We have agents to serve you with your Real Estate needs"

Friends & Neighbors Real Estate

and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC, Elkhart, Indiana,

or email larry@larry-johnston.com 

Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

This is a really nice post Larry. You are motivating others and this is the time of year to do it.,

Nov 18, 2016 01:10 PM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

The Salvation Army is fabulous.  I have personal experience with being on the receiving end from them after a tornado in my town 24 years ago next week. It would have been a sad Christmas for my 4 year old without them that year.

Nov 18, 2016 01:59 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Good morning Larry.  A great organization that often is not recognized for all the work it does behind the scene

Nov 18, 2016 07:28 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Good morning Larry.  I am sure you are very much appreciated for all the help you have given to this wonderful organization.

Nov 18, 2016 08:55 PM
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

The Salvation Army is one of the most efficient charities to donate to is one is concerned whether donations are lining the pockets of the top management. These are good folks and a worthy charity.

Nov 18, 2016 08:59 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

All very worthwhile charities.  The Army will be out soon with their traditional kettles in our area.

Nov 18, 2016 09:24 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

The Salvation Army is a great place and I know that it has helped so many people over the years!  My parents have always donated their stuff to the Salvation Army and I beleive that making sure nobody goes hungry is one of the most important things in the world.

Nov 18, 2016 10:20 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Larry -- Evelyn Johnston and your support of the Salvation Army is admirable.  Of course, I never doubted that your contribution would be enhanced by your creativity.   

Nov 18, 2016 10:27 PM
Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Larry - Those are both important resources for your community and make a big difference to people needing help.

Nov 19, 2016 01:12 AM
Belinda Spillman
Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO
Colorado Living!

That is awesome.  I hate the thought of people going hungry in our world and you are doing your part to make those tummies a little fuller.

Nov 19, 2016 04:03 AM
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

Oh yeah! I remember making some of those auction items up! I think we put $100 worth of lotto tickets in that treasure chest and it brought close to $500 in. What will we come up with this year?

Nov 19, 2016 12:34 PM