As you all know, I am a member of the Special Events committee for the Palm Springs Association of Realtors, and we raise money for the various charities that the Board of Realtors sponsors.
Our biggest fundraisers this year have been the Valentine's Day cake auction and the Easter Basket auction. The money we raise goes to some our favorite charities, which include the Mizell Senior Center & Shoes That Fit. YTD, we have raised nearly $17,000 for our charities.
One of the other charities that we help raise money for is the Well in the Desert. This wonderful organization helps feed the homeless & less fortunate people of Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley. Yesterday, the Palm Springs Association of Realtors launched its summer food drive called "Friends Feeding Friends".
Every week through Labor Day, donations of non-perishable food can be brought to the Mizell Senior Center for distribution to the Well in the Desert.
These can everyday items that you would find in your pantry: beans, canned tuna, soup, canned fruit, cereal, oatmeal, granola bars, flour, etc.
This week, the generosity of the realtors of Palm Springs brought in over 200 items of food and about $179 in cash. The committee will be keeping an inventory of everything that is donated, and we will be matching dollar for dollar & can for can that is collected through the summer.
The food will be picked up by volunteers of the Well on a weekly basis & taken their distribution center.
The Well in the Desert provides meals to the homeless, veterans of war, families in need, and school children whose lunch programs are eliminated for the summer, and this may be the only meal they get during the day.
If you want to know more about the Well in the Desert, go to their website: Well in the Desert.org
I will keep you informed of our progress throughout the summer. Have a great day!!!
About the Author:
Harold Watts of Lyle Realtors has been a REALTOR in Palm Springs since 1999. Focusing on the 2nd & Vacation home market, Harold has been helping Real Estate Buyers and Sellers achieve their real estate goals. If you want to know what is happening with the Palm Springs Real Estate market, give Harold Watts a call at 760-778-6200 or email him at Harold@LyleRealtors.com
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