REALTOR Foundation E-newsletter
Steps To Shelter - an e-newsletter of the REALTOR Foundation

February 2008

This month's auction item

For seventeen days every four years, Indianapolis is the most important place to be if you are a rising violin talent or have an appreciation for their art. Fifty of the world's brightest talents come to Indy to perform as part of The International Violin Competition of Indianapolis. The REALTOR® Foundation’s online item of the month successful bidder will enjoy two tickets to each of the remaining performances in March, April and May. All three performances will take place at the Indiana History Center. Click here to learn more and bid now.

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Your $35 Rebate Could Change the Life of…
A mother and her children who live at Coburn Place Safe Haven.  With $35, a single mom can fill her gas tank, ensuring that she has adequate transportation for tasks such as job searching or taking her kids to and from school. A tank of gas keeps her babies out of the cold on the bus. A tank of gas can make a significant difference to a woman who needs it. MORE

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Spotlight

Mary_RiggMary Rigg Neighborhood Center
At first glance, Mary Rigg Neighborhood Center is not a typical partner for the REALTOR® Foundation. Located on the southwest side of Indianapolis, the programs offered by Mary Rigg are meant to ‘strengthen youth and families, increase training and employment and serve community needs.’ It is a day center for a struggling neighborhood, not a homeless shelter. Yet, Mary Rigg has developed a one-of-a-kind supportive program called Fostering Independence that is truly worthy of a Foundation grant. MORE


Security Home Inspections
While the Thornberry family and Security Home Inspections have been long-time supporters of the REALTOR® Foundation, a new commitment for 2008 will enhance the company’s investment in solving homelessness in central Indiana. MORE

New Board Members for 2008
The Foundation welcomes four new board members in 2008. They are:

*Bruce Bright, former MIBOR president and 2007 REALTOR® of the Year
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Dena Farling, vice president and Indianapolis metro manager for Chicago Title Insurance Company
*Bill Hacker of RE/MAX Real Estate Groups, former Foundation president
*Julie Catton, CENTURY 21 McCoun



Upcoming Events

Save the Date - April 24, 2008!


Plan now to join Langdon Mortgage and the REALTOR® Foundation for the exciting opening of Renaissance Bay. More information coming soon!

Putting for Partners
Friday, February 29
11 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Indiana State Fairgrounds
Click here for more details

Blue Breakfast: A kickoff for Coburn Place
Thursday, March 6
7:15-9:00 a.m.
Indianapolis Colts Complex
Click here for more details



Partners

The Ball 2008
The 2008 Ball marked the second time that celebrating MIBOR leadership also raised money for the REALTOR® Foundation. This year’s fundraising effort raised $33,630 for the Foundation. Thank you to all of our sponsors and attendees! Click here to see a list of sponsors.

All of the proceeds from this year’s event will be used to help twelve area organizations provide safe, decent living conditions for those affected by homelessness. Thank you again to all of the sponsors and attendees for helping combine two great traditions!


Lilly Endowment, Inc. Funds New Initiatives
$2.9 Million Grant Will Move Community Goal to End Homelessness to Next Level. MORE