This is a wonderful season of giving no matter the holiday or tradition you celebrate. I think we all would agree that from somewhere around Thanksgiving through the New Year something changes. It becomes A Season of Giving. Many experience the joy of this season many times throughout the year.
The Women's Council of Realtors is one such organization. Their philosophy of giving & community involvement is apparent in their events that raise charitable funds.
The Wine Country Women's Council of Realtors members includes Sonoma/Lake/Mendocino Counties held two such events this year; a yard sale in which a portion of the proceeds went to The Living Room
www.thelivingroomsc.org. A Talent Show that benefitted The Boys & Girls Club of greater Santa Rosa www.bgcsr.org.
The Marin Women's Council of Realtors members contributed proceeds from their Bocce Ball tournament to Homeward Bound www.hbofm.org and collected groceries and monetary funds for the Marin Community Food Bank www.marinfoodbank.org.
The Napa Women's Council of Realtors members contribute time and groceries to feed families at The Table in Napa (1st Presbyterian Church 707-224-8693 3rd street Rm. 23 Napa, Ca 94559) on multiple times through out the year. The last dinner that they prepared and served fed 148 people.
The Solano Women's Council of Realtors 2009/2010 Adorable Pets Calendar promotes the SPCA of Solano County.
The Southern Alameda Women's Council of Realtors members contributed to Open Heart Kitchen Mission www.openheartkitchen.org & the Taylor Family Foundation.
The Long Beach/South Bay Chapter Women's Council of Realtors members contributed to Breast Cancer of Angels www.breastcancerangels.org .
The Southwest LA Women's Council of Realtors members is involved in the Revlon Run/Walk for Women's Cancers. www.revlonrunwalk.com They contribute money, and have a team for this event every year the day before Mother's Day.
The El Dorado County Women's Council of Realtors members contributed to Family Tree Connection Women's Shelter www.thefamilytree.org & Can Tree
The Placer County Women's Council of Realtors members made contributions to Peace for Families www.peaceforfamilies.org .
The Sacramento Women's Council of Realtors members donated to the SPCA & conducted a clothes drive for Dress for Success www.dressforsuccess.org .
The San Diego Women's Council of Realtors chapter and members contribute and participate in a number of charitable efforts throughout the Greater San Diego community. One that stands is when they put together a chapter team to participate in the second annual "Everyday Heroes Walk" this past September 26, which directly supports the Ambassadors Foundation www.ambassadorsfoundation.org and the "Everyday Heroes" Program which helps San Diego Police Officers become home owners. "
The Southwest Riverside Women's Council of Realtors members donated to Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest County www.bgcswc.org , Securing Their Future Campaign for Kids!
My membership in the WCR has given me the gift of giving and receiving. Not only have I had the pleasure to meet and work with this skilled group of Professionals, but I & other Reps of the Property I.D. Team have also had the pleasure of participating in all the above mentioned events. I look forward to future fundraisers like the upcoming Fashion Show that The Wine Country Chapter will have on April 30th, yet another Charitable Event. Being active in 5 WCR Chapters keeps me busy, yes, but the rewards are endless and it is definitely a labor of love. The members are clients, colleagues and now friends.
Today WCR is the 12th largest US Women's professional organization and is one of the most successful communication networks in the NAR family. Chapters include Real Estate Professionals and their Affiliates who support the objectives of WCR and are interested in serving the industry, the community and fellow Realtors.
Give yourself the gift that gives all year long and check out your local Women's Council of Realtors. There are so many advantages to becoming a member; networking opportunities, free educations, referrals, the sense of community and of course the fun. It's not just for women. Men have discovered the advantages of this amazing organization, also. Nationwide there are over 16,000 Realtor members & 42 Chapters in California alone. www.wcrca.org www.wcr.org