Pathway to Recovery Turns Lives Around
A woman in her early forties entered the room. Those of us who sat around the table, waiting to hear about the latest news at Pathway to Recovery thought she could be a new staff member. She was well dressed and put together. In the span of a few minutes, she reminded us that appearances can be deceiving. This woman was a new client of Pathway to Recovery, only 30 days clean and looking for a new life. She had been severely traumatized early in her life by witnessing her father's suicide. She had recently been diagnosed as bi-polar. She had turned to drugs to compensate for both, and in the process had committed crimes and become homeless and nearly suicidal. Through her tears, which spoke volumes about the regrets she had, she told us her story.

But then smiles broke through as she told us how she was finally on the 'path' to a better life with the help of the staff at Pathway. She told us how she had reunited with her children and siblings; how she had just gotten a lighter sentence for her crimes because the judge looked so favorably on Pathway's work; how she knew she could turn her life around this time.

Thank you to Jim, Ivy, Becky and Sandy (pictured) who keep changing lives at Pathway to Recovery!

How Helping Others Changed My Life
A knock on my office door and he slid in with that mischievous smile on his face. "I have a favor to ask you," Roger said. He was asking me to make a small donation from every closing to benefit the REALTOR® Foundation (my mind raced to recall what the heck the REALTOR® Foundation was...no answer). If Roger needed help...well of course I could! Being a new agent, I had no idea what a standard "small donation" was. In an effort to help my new friend, I signed up and hoped $50 would be honorable. I never gave the request another thought and went about the business of selling homes and becoming a better REALTOR®.

The Ball - Jan. 24, 2009
Join us at the 2009 Ball as we celebrate MIBOR Leadership and the REALTOR® Foundation in one not-to-be-missed event.

Saturday, January 24, 2009
Indiana Roof Ballroom
6:00 p.m. Cocktails and Silent Auction
7:30 p.m. Dinner, Awards, Live Auction and Dancing

Don't miss your chance to celebrate, take home one of over 100 live and silent auction items, and dance to the sounds of the Fabulous Imports. Ken Owens and Dave Caveness also return this year as emcee and live auctioneer. Reservations made before Dec. 21, 2008 are $75 per person and $600 for a table of eight. After Dec. 21, tickets are $85 per person and $680 for a table of eight. Click here for a reservation form or visit www.mibor.com/theball for more information.

Hansen & Horn Provides 'Homey' Atmosphere for Chili and Game Night
On December 4, Foundation supporters gathered at the Hansen & Horn Design Center for a relaxing night of chili tasting and games. Attendees saw the range of options in a Hansen & Horn home while benefiting the Foundation's mission. Thanks to everyone who made chili for tasting: Tim Catton, Kris Aichele-Habart, Joy Andress, Susie Sommers, Sue Applegate, Jimmy Dulin, Kaye Hirt and Rhonda Kuchik. Congratulations to the office with the most attendees who won the Keurig Brewing system - Keller Williams Indy Metro North. Congratulations to our euchre winners as well - Jimmy Dulin and Andy Stone- and our poker winner - Steve Jackson. Check out pictures from the event on the Foundation Gallery!