By John Mangas, RE/MAX Preferred Broker/Co-Owner Toledo, Ohio
The Holidays are here!
Amid the news stories of foreclosures, government shut down, unemployment numbers, consumer spending trends, political debates etc. there was a news story that caught my attention. A small story that is huge.
It involves a man in Michigan who has gone to K-Mart and paid off the delinquent lay-a-way balances. Those families who were unable to pay off the balance due could now pick up their gifts and enjoy Christmas thanks to the generosity of this individual. The donor was anonymous which adds another layer of meaning to the story.
Across the country there are countless people helping those in need in ways most will never know. At RE/MAX Preferred we have sponsored a Christmas family that needed some assistance in the metro Toledo area every year to help them celebrate the season. This year the Toledo Seagate Food Bank asked us to help a family who was in distress. The father has a stage 4 cancer. Two of the 3 children have health issues of their own. We were asked if we could help solve the problems that occurred after a huge rain storm that resulted in their basement flooding. They needed to have a sump crock and sump pump installed and connected to an exit line. Additionally they needed the basement to be dried out. Our agents stepped up and within 24 hours work had begun. We were pleased to provide that assistance to this family.
Realtors are a giving group. Regardless of the region or company, the real estate industry steps up and helps to meet the community. RE/MAX has for years been involved with the Susan Komen for the Cure and the Children’s Miracle Network raising significant sums of money for research.
At RE/MAX Preferred, we are proud to give back and serve our fellow man and communities in meaningful ways. There is more need that we have the resources to meet, but we are pleased to contribute where we can and make a small difference, just as so many others do nationwide.
If you see a need in your community you have also seen an opportunity to get involved and make a difference. Please take a moment to look around…the real gift is the one you give yourself when you get involved
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