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Volunteer Time for Austin Realtor

By Gwynn Carpenter

Real Estate Broker/Owner with Gwynn Teal Carpenter-Broker: Home and Hearth Realty (Austin)

October 24, 2011 03:21 PM

Volunteer Time for Austin Realtor

As a Realtor I want to give back to my community so I chose ten years ago to drive for the North Austin Caregivers. This organization helps the elderly get to doctor's appointments, shop for groceries, take pets to vet clinics, small repairs, attend classes at churches and much more.

Last Thursday, Oct. 20, North Austin Caregivers held their 7th annual Coffee Talk Fundraiser. Genuine Joes in the Crestview n'borhood of North Austin hosted the fundraiser. The coffee, tea and yummy brownies were a treat for all.

A silent auction was held as well as drawing for many door prizes. I took home 25 scratch off lottery tickets (won 11 dollars!) while others won IPad, Kindle, handmade quilts and gift certificates to restaurants around town.

If you are interested in helping this wonderful organization please call (512)453-2280. Drivers are needed and money is welcomed.

Alice - Director of Caregivers

Alice, the Director of North Austin Caregivers talking with one of the many attendees.

Genuine Joes Coffee Shop

Genuine Joe Coffeehouse at 2001 West Anderson Lane Austin, Tx.

Musicians entertained the crowd

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Dana Alexander

RedFin - Woodland Hills, CA

San Fernando Valley CA

It is always good to give back! Its a good way to be known in your community and know that you are doing it for a good cause! Keep up the good work!

Oct 24, 2011 03:35 PM

Paul Campbell Realtor Lexington

Rector Hayden, Lexington, Ky - Lexington, KY

Kentucky Homes for Sale

Gwynn,

You really can never outgive our creator. Every breath we breathe is a givt and when we give and help others it always comes back to us although many times we do not visually see the retun.

Oct 24, 2011 03:41 PM

1~Judi Barrett

Integrity Real Estate Services 116 SE AVE N, Idabel, OK 74745 - Idabel, OK

BS Ed, Integrity Real Estate Services -IDABEL OK

Gwynn, What a sweet and giving person you are. This is a wondeful cause to be involved in. When you drive for others that, for one reason or another, cannot drive for themselves, you are opening up the world for them to accomplish much whether it's the day to day chores that we take for granted or the occasional outing of some sort that they need. Thank you for being such a cheerful giver. With the generousity of your time, you are making a difference in people's lives.

Oct 24, 2011 03:56 PM

Gwynn Carpenter

Gwynn Teal Carpenter-Broker: Home and Hearth Realty (Austin) - Austin, TX

: Broker, Home & Hearth Realty (512)467-6191

Dana: As a Realtor we know the city so driving is easy for us...we can find where we are going quickly for the elderly.

Paul: Thanks for those kind words...we do get more than we give from those we drive - they've taught us patience and understanding.

Judi: The elderly we drive are wonderful folks...some have been in Austin all their lives so we "pick" their brains about how life was 50-60 years ago. I'm sure they enjoy talking with us as we are new in their lives!

Oct 25, 2011 04:44 AM

Cathy Criado

Criado Realty - San Antonio, TX

Making Real Estate Profitable

Hi Gwynn -

That North Austin Caregivers group sounds like a mighty find and worth cause. Good for you, good for them!

Oct 25, 2011 10:03 AM

Cathy: This group is very caring....and most of the drivers are elderly as well! I might be one of the youngest - just wish we could recruit more drivers.

Oct 26, 2011 06:09 AM

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