Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I hope local residents will read this post and donate generously

Jul 25, 2018 04:59 AM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, Nina Hollander I can remember when my children were in school and the supplies were limited... I would supply the classroom with pencils, rulers and other supplies.... I will admit, I special ordered hundreds of them with my name, number and re/max executive on them!!!!  it worked out well for EVERYONE....

Jul 25, 2018 05:03 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Gita Bantwal hi Gita... this is typically a very successful drive and this year should be even more so now that my company has decided to help support it throughout its offices making it easier for people to contribute for more days in more places.

Jul 25, 2018 05:11 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Barbara Todaro hi Barbara... I've lived here for 20 years now and am still totally shocked that 50% of our area students live in such poverty that their families cannot afford school supplies. Thank God for Classroom Central and the work it does in our community.

Jul 25, 2018 05:12 AM
Barbara Todaro

your taxes are too low.... 

Jul 25, 2018 05:24 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Nina. Hard to ponder 50% poverty in such a vibrant market, but a great start to eliminating the problem! Enjoy your day!

Jul 25, 2018 05:26 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Nina Hollander,

Wow 50% live in poverty in such a thriving part of the county. I can see why Classroom Central is so important and good to hear all that you are doing for these kiddos.

Jul 25, 2018 05:39 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Wayne Martin hi Wayne... Charlotte is a very affluent city in many ways... so it is hard to fathom that one in two children lives at poverty level.

Jul 25, 2018 05:41 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Dorie Dillard hi Dorie... it is an amazing statistic for such an affluent city. Fortunately, we are also very much a "giving" city.

Jul 25, 2018 05:42 AM
Roy Kelley
Realty Group Referrals - Gaithersburg, MD

This is great information to share with area residents.

Have an outstanding day.

Jul 25, 2018 05:47 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Nina, what a great event, and sad to hear so many are living in poverty, and sure hope the donations are plentiful.

Jul 25, 2018 05:49 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Roy Kelley hi Roy... this is one of my "pet" causes that I promote each year. 

Jul 25, 2018 05:51 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Joan Cox hi Joan... it is a very sad state of affairs; fortunately, Charlotteans are very generous and my office's partnering this year with this drive will provide even more opportunities to donate.

Jul 25, 2018 05:52 AM
Amanda S. Davidson
Amanda Davidson Real Estate Group Brokered By eXp Realty - Alexandria, VA
Alexandria Virginia Homes For Sale

Nina, wow 50% is a very eye-opening stat. I hope that donations flow in like crazy! Kudos to your office for partnering with Classroom Central.

Jul 25, 2018 06:41 AM
Brian England
Vacasa - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I hope that this will be a complete success and the kids will have all of the supplies that they need for a productive school year!

Jul 25, 2018 06:49 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Amanda S. Davidson hi Amanda, our office tries hard to support causes that help under-privileged children in the Charlotte area. And our agents are always so generous.

Jul 25, 2018 07:30 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Brian England hi Brian... I just got back from Walmart where I filled up a huge bad with all sorts of supplies for about $10... they are selling notebooks for 25 cents each, pencil and crayon boxes for 25 cents each, etc. I'll be going back to buy more over the weekend.

Jul 25, 2018 07:32 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Nina,

50% is an amazing stat. I hope that donations abound in your area. to fill the need.   A

Jul 25, 2018 07:33 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Ron and Alexandra Seigel hi Alexandra... I was gob-smacked the first time I heard this statistic some years ago, especially for a city that is as affluent as Charlotte. I've always donated to Classroom Central, but am so happy that my brokerage is now making it easier for more people to donate at our various offices around the Charlotte metro area, as not everyone can get to the Ballantyne Corporate Park easily.

Jul 25, 2018 07:36 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Nina I was surprise to see that:

"More than 50% of the Charlotte region's students live in poverty."

Hopefully this is a successful event.

Jul 25, 2018 07:52 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good morning Nina - we would help our students with supplies at the PTA but these children really need our help.  I hope everyone gives.

Jul 25, 2018 08:44 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

George Souto hi George... I know that number, but I'm still taken aback every time I see it. Classroom Central is simply an amazing organization.

Jul 25, 2018 09:06 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Grant Schneider hi Grant... the need is so great it's almost incomprehensible. We do a good job of promoting it here in the Ballantyne area, but I don't know how well it's done in other parts of the metro area.

Jul 25, 2018 09:07 AM